I Stand With the Resistance

In the past I have done posts about people who are struggling against authoritarian regimes of one sort or another. Little did I realize that I would end up doing the same for my own country. But unfortunately that is where we are today.

Since Donald Trump has taken office he has rushed to implement Project 2025, doing his best to overwhelm any opposition that may arise in other areas of our government. The Republicans in Congress have been rolling over for him, approving of his actions, giving little care to providing the checks and balances that were woven into our form of government. It has been left to the judicial branch to stand up against his attempts to consolidate power. So far.

At the moment I am only looking at the domestic fallout from Trump’s actions. This is only a small sample.  You may want to read some of the comments that have been left under these videos. 


FAFO:

Mass firings:

What do those government workers actually do?

One of those blue dots:

We will not go quietly into that good night. There are still people out there who are Americans.

One Tin Soldier:

Tariffs 101

This weekend Donald Trump imposed 25% tariffs on both Canada and Mexico and 10% tariffs on China. Canada was swift in their retaliation.  So I thought I would give a refresher course on the possible consequences of tariffs.

Here is a short video on the Smoot-Hawley tariffs of the 1930’s. You will recall this was around the time of the Great Depression.

Recently I have been researching what investments held up during the Great Depression. It might be handy information for the near future. That and a garden.  

A Man for the People

Today is a day to honor someone who believed in an America for all Americans. As we look into our future remembering our past may be a comfort and an inspiration. As a country we have overcome adversity in the past, we have had amazing people, like Dr. Martin Luther King, who have stepped up to the plate to try to move us forward.

Let us remember a truly great man.

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