Thanks for this. It's good to see everyone out there protesting peacefully. I pray that there is no more violence today. The news from Minneapolis is heartbreaking.
Just wanted to tell you that I saw a clip of your brother Eugene grilling Hegseth in a committee hearing yesterday (saw the clip yesterday) on Forbes Breaking News YouTube channel. He really did a great job showing how incredibly stupid and uninformed Hegseth is, how totally incompetent and unfit he is to be SecDef. I just wish there was a way to get rid of these grossly incompetent cabinet members before they get us into trouble we can’t get out of.
Thanks for all you do Alex, keeping the so called KING in check. No need for violence that what he wants! He feeds on that . Also so sad congress is doing nothing. No impeachment efforts. all they see is their $$$$ I can only hope their wives and children and grandchildren see who there really are, who am I kidding they are relishing in this !
One need not hope in order to undertake, nor succeed in order to persevere.
- William The Silent, aka William, Prince of Orange, April 24, 1533 - July 10, 1584.
Was a Dutch Revolt leader against Spain. He was the first European politician to be assassinated by a gun.
“I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me. And when it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path. Where the fear has gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain.”
Representative Yassamin Ansari of Arizona, THE CHILD OF IMMIGRANTS, might be an example of why the “other side” seems to be uncomfortable with demographic change. Do they feel inadequate for some reason? Please take a listen to the Representative’s explanation as to why Dolos might be defined as a wannabe dictator: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=orO1LPbEnCU . No one in the MAGA set was able to give a valid retort.
Also, I think that Pastor John Pavlovitz has the correct answer (sadly, another case of racial fear): https://johnpavlovitz.substack.com/p/the-right-doesnt-want-legal-immigrants . Please let me know if you think that the pastor has this one wrong. In the recent past, I think that Simon has made similar observations. I’ve said all along that we are dealing with some very old and tragic ghosts that have haunted this country since the founding.
It is time for extreme honesty with our fellow citizens— especially the members of the MSM (“both sides” dialogues are inoperative). Remember that both MLK and Malcolm were only 39 when they were each killed by a firearm. They each made historical impact (book bans or not) before 40. So, please see my newest addition to my ever-evolving masthead above.
CARTHAGO DELENDA EST (via nonviolence).
P.S. : DEMOCRATIC officials keep mentioning (and showing) Jan. 6 and the PARDONS relative to the current “law and order” push by Dolos and his associates. This is a simple but strong contrast. Use social media to promote testimonies by former “January 6 Commission” members and witnesses. YES, re-litigate Jan. 6 - again and again and again. Dolos needs to realize that he lives in a GLASS HOUSE. Go on Faux News Channel because it is just like an “unrepresented” Republican district - i.e. plenty of visuals devoid of facts. The VISUAL EVIDENCE IS NOW ON YOUR SIDE. GO ON ESPN (a male-leaning channel) and express concern about the viability of the pending World Cup with actors like Dolos and Miller in the mix. With measles rampant and anti-vax officials influencing policy, will tourists want to visit the USA (weak ticket sales?): https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/soccer/heres-what-fifa-president-gianni-infantino-said-about-ice-cbp-agents-at-club-world-cup/ar-AA1GwUkA ?
P.P.S.: Do the following now! FIRST, TEACH CIVICS. Second, register voters. THIRD, TEACH CIVICS. Rinse. Repeat.
P.P.P.S.: Every local office of the Democratic Party and of the elected officials (including state representatives on up) must become a site for civic teach-ins and a clearing house for needed services (with Federal departments being sabotaged). The fact is that Democrats believe in the value of government and of government service, and the other side (i.e. the MAGAts and the illiberals) simply doesn’t. This engagement process will make registering partisan voters and teaching civics much easier.
I can’t read all your attachments just now, but Re: ‘ When you refuse nonviolent options to resolve disputes of resource allocation and of national objectives, all that is left is violence and coercion’ I have an additional thought :
— DO NOTHING and let the whole thing play out … Trump(ism) will fall under its own weight, and ‘the truth will out’ vs getting our fingers trapped in Chinese finger puzzles.
Thanks for sharing your own perspectives on this Flag Day.
I'm afraid that after reading your remarks, I made the mistake, perhaps, of reading Benedict Donald's proclamation for today (which may, perhaps, be more than he has) and my admittedly biased perspective of some of the sentiments expressed.
Alexander, thank you so much for your message! I feel that the rights we are protecting are of utmost importance. Also, I appreciate my much loved family members who gave so much of their lives for our free country and to help regain for freedoms around the world. I know they would be most active in stepping up to preserve freedoms and rights, and to protect our Constitution and the faithful upholders of it now if they were still living.
(Disclosure: posted on Heather Cox Richardson, Timothy Snyder, The Contrarian and Joyce Vance)
14 June
“It is altogether fitting and proper…” (Abraham Lincoln 19 November 1863) that we acknowledge this day as a highly significant, if not a sacred day, in the history of the United States. On this day in 1775 Congress voted to establish the Continental Army which became the United States Army. In so doing it is also considered by some that this is the day in which we decided that we were no longer subject to rule by a monarch, i.e. no more kings. On this day in 2025, two hundred and fifty years later, rallies were held throughout the United States in which millions of our citizens peacefully declared there to be “No More Kings” in America.
An interesting coincidence is that 14 June 2025 was the “Trooping the Colour” ceremony. This marks the official (not actual) birthday of the Monarch of the United Kingdom.“ King George III in 1775 and King Charles III in 2025. Quite an improvement in our relations over the centuries!
We also, of course, acknowledge this day as Flag Day.
I am inspired to share this information as someone who proudly wore the uniform of a United States Army Soldier for forty years. I fervently believes in our Constitution as much now as when I first swore an oath to it in 1969. There is no expiration date to that oath. This holds true for all others who have taken that oath (which is always taken voluntarily). Violation of that oath is a breach of honor and is traitorous.
It is not enough to point out ethical breaches. The noted historian, Mark Albertson, pointed out in a personal email on 11 June 2025 that the regime is motivated by personal aggrandizement.
“You are correct as to the attempt to extinguish the remains of the Constitution. This is a coup. Merely a carryforward from January 6, which can be considered, perhaps, Trump's failed Munich Putsch. One of the roadblocks for him, though, General, could be the Bond Market. Two major ways the government obtains money: Taxes and the Bond Market. Well America's Tinsled Aristocrats prefer to avoid taxes but the they make money on the Bond Market. Could very well be the reason for Trump relenting on the tariffs. Probably another reason for the present round of unpleasantness in Los Angeles. Has to maintain that base of his. For he cannot sell them out without the privileged. And he will eventually sell them out, just like Hitler and Mussolini sold out the Working Class. So my opinion here is to watch the Bond Market as a determining factor. For that leads into America's Debt Rating. And recall Standard & Poors lowered same.”
I participated in the rally in New Haven, Connecticut on the 14th. Connecticut is “The Constitution State.” During the march that was part of the rally I was inspired by this ‘cadence call:’
“We won’t bend.
We won’t break.
We’re the Constitution State!”
As law professor Joyce Vance points out in her blog “We’re in this together.”
Thanks for this. It's good to see everyone out there protesting peacefully. I pray that there is no more violence today. The news from Minneapolis is heartbreaking.
Yes! You're right on target, as usual.
Thank you!
Just wanted to tell you that I saw a clip of your brother Eugene grilling Hegseth in a committee hearing yesterday (saw the clip yesterday) on Forbes Breaking News YouTube channel. He really did a great job showing how incredibly stupid and uninformed Hegseth is, how totally incompetent and unfit he is to be SecDef. I just wish there was a way to get rid of these grossly incompetent cabinet members before they get us into trouble we can’t get out of.
Thanks for all you do Alex, keeping the so called KING in check. No need for violence that what he wants! He feeds on that . Also so sad congress is doing nothing. No impeachment efforts. all they see is their $$$$ I can only hope their wives and children and grandchildren see who there really are, who am I kidding they are relishing in this !
Thanks Alex!!
One need not hope in order to undertake, nor succeed in order to persevere.
- William The Silent, aka William, Prince of Orange, April 24, 1533 - July 10, 1584.
Was a Dutch Revolt leader against Spain. He was the first European politician to be assassinated by a gun.
“I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me. And when it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path. Where the fear has gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain.”
― Frank Herbert, Dune
Project 2025 Trackers:
https://www.project2025.observer .
https://substack.com/@project2025progress .
https://substack.com/@ahmedbaba/p-158109308 .
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kPElaGebGPc (timestamps 13:10 and 55:07).
Folks:
Representative Yassamin Ansari of Arizona, THE CHILD OF IMMIGRANTS, might be an example of why the “other side” seems to be uncomfortable with demographic change. Do they feel inadequate for some reason? Please take a listen to the Representative’s explanation as to why Dolos might be defined as a wannabe dictator: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=orO1LPbEnCU . No one in the MAGA set was able to give a valid retort.
Also, I think that Pastor John Pavlovitz has the correct answer (sadly, another case of racial fear): https://johnpavlovitz.substack.com/p/the-right-doesnt-want-legal-immigrants . Please let me know if you think that the pastor has this one wrong. In the recent past, I think that Simon has made similar observations. I’ve said all along that we are dealing with some very old and tragic ghosts that have haunted this country since the founding.
Lastly, relative to Minnesota, I would humbly say that to honor the fallen (and injured), we must understand that this is the ultimate civics lesson. When you refuse nonviolent options to resolve disputes of resource allocation and of national objectives, all that is left is violence and coercion. We were warned by some brave professionals who ignored the “Goldwater rule” of the APA: https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2022/08/donald-trump-violence-mental-health-dangerous-jan-6-fbi-mar-a-lago-civil-war-bandy-lee-psychiatry-goldwater-rule/ .
It is time for extreme honesty with our fellow citizens— especially the members of the MSM (“both sides” dialogues are inoperative). Remember that both MLK and Malcolm were only 39 when they were each killed by a firearm. They each made historical impact (book bans or not) before 40. So, please see my newest addition to my ever-evolving masthead above.
CARTHAGO DELENDA EST (via nonviolence).
P.S. : DEMOCRATIC officials keep mentioning (and showing) Jan. 6 and the PARDONS relative to the current “law and order” push by Dolos and his associates. This is a simple but strong contrast. Use social media to promote testimonies by former “January 6 Commission” members and witnesses. YES, re-litigate Jan. 6 - again and again and again. Dolos needs to realize that he lives in a GLASS HOUSE. Go on Faux News Channel because it is just like an “unrepresented” Republican district - i.e. plenty of visuals devoid of facts. The VISUAL EVIDENCE IS NOW ON YOUR SIDE. GO ON ESPN (a male-leaning channel) and express concern about the viability of the pending World Cup with actors like Dolos and Miller in the mix. With measles rampant and anti-vax officials influencing policy, will tourists want to visit the USA (weak ticket sales?): https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/soccer/heres-what-fifa-president-gianni-infantino-said-about-ice-cbp-agents-at-club-world-cup/ar-AA1GwUkA ?
P.P.S.: Do the following now! FIRST, TEACH CIVICS. Second, register voters. THIRD, TEACH CIVICS. Rinse. Repeat.
P.P.P.S.: Every local office of the Democratic Party and of the elected officials (including state representatives on up) must become a site for civic teach-ins and a clearing house for needed services (with Federal departments being sabotaged). The fact is that Democrats believe in the value of government and of government service, and the other side (i.e. the MAGAts and the illiberals) simply doesn’t. This engagement process will make registering partisan voters and teaching civics much easier.
Good info here, Project 2025 site esp., thanks.
I can’t read all your attachments just now, but Re: ‘ When you refuse nonviolent options to resolve disputes of resource allocation and of national objectives, all that is left is violence and coercion’ I have an additional thought :
— DO NOTHING and let the whole thing play out … Trump(ism) will fall under its own weight, and ‘the truth will out’ vs getting our fingers trapped in Chinese finger puzzles.
Thanks for sharing your own perspectives on this Flag Day.
I'm afraid that after reading your remarks, I made the mistake, perhaps, of reading Benedict Donald's proclamation for today (which may, perhaps, be more than he has) and my admittedly biased perspective of some of the sentiments expressed.
https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/06/flag-day-and-national-flag-week-2025/
It's rather different from what he proclaimed in 2019, for example,
https://trumpwhitehouse.archives.gov/presidential-actions/proclamation-flag-day-national-flag-week-2019/
And from what President Biden proclaimed in 2022.
https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/DCPD-202200510/pdf/DCPD-202200510.pdf
But I have to concede I'm somewhat biased.
Alexander, thank you so much for your message! I feel that the rights we are protecting are of utmost importance. Also, I appreciate my much loved family members who gave so much of their lives for our free country and to help regain for freedoms around the world. I know they would be most active in stepping up to preserve freedoms and rights, and to protect our Constitution and the faithful upholders of it now if they were still living.
Can’t believe it....
My hometown of Santa Cruz mustered over 10,000 participants in a ‘No Kings Day’ march!
While the population of the city is only 60,000, I’m positive that the 10k includes folks from a number of surrounding communities.
Still, there hasn’t been a local gathering of that size in my memory.
Wondering if there is a way to find out the number of folks nationwide that participated in this event...
Seems to me that organizing a ‘Million Man’ event like the one held decades ago might be possible.
Thank you for being out there and continuing to be a shining beacon for us in this dark night.
(Disclosure: posted on Heather Cox Richardson, Timothy Snyder, The Contrarian and Joyce Vance)
14 June
“It is altogether fitting and proper…” (Abraham Lincoln 19 November 1863) that we acknowledge this day as a highly significant, if not a sacred day, in the history of the United States. On this day in 1775 Congress voted to establish the Continental Army which became the United States Army. In so doing it is also considered by some that this is the day in which we decided that we were no longer subject to rule by a monarch, i.e. no more kings. On this day in 2025, two hundred and fifty years later, rallies were held throughout the United States in which millions of our citizens peacefully declared there to be “No More Kings” in America.
An interesting coincidence is that 14 June 2025 was the “Trooping the Colour” ceremony. This marks the official (not actual) birthday of the Monarch of the United Kingdom.“ King George III in 1775 and King Charles III in 2025. Quite an improvement in our relations over the centuries!
We also, of course, acknowledge this day as Flag Day.
I am inspired to share this information as someone who proudly wore the uniform of a United States Army Soldier for forty years. I fervently believes in our Constitution as much now as when I first swore an oath to it in 1969. There is no expiration date to that oath. This holds true for all others who have taken that oath (which is always taken voluntarily). Violation of that oath is a breach of honor and is traitorous.
It is not enough to point out ethical breaches. The noted historian, Mark Albertson, pointed out in a personal email on 11 June 2025 that the regime is motivated by personal aggrandizement.
“You are correct as to the attempt to extinguish the remains of the Constitution. This is a coup. Merely a carryforward from January 6, which can be considered, perhaps, Trump's failed Munich Putsch. One of the roadblocks for him, though, General, could be the Bond Market. Two major ways the government obtains money: Taxes and the Bond Market. Well America's Tinsled Aristocrats prefer to avoid taxes but the they make money on the Bond Market. Could very well be the reason for Trump relenting on the tariffs. Probably another reason for the present round of unpleasantness in Los Angeles. Has to maintain that base of his. For he cannot sell them out without the privileged. And he will eventually sell them out, just like Hitler and Mussolini sold out the Working Class. So my opinion here is to watch the Bond Market as a determining factor. For that leads into America's Debt Rating. And recall Standard & Poors lowered same.”
I participated in the rally in New Haven, Connecticut on the 14th. Connecticut is “The Constitution State.” During the march that was part of the rally I was inspired by this ‘cadence call:’
“We won’t bend.
We won’t break.
We’re the Constitution State!”
As law professor Joyce Vance points out in her blog “We’re in this together.”
God bless America!
Slava Ukaini!