So here's the thing, I am almost entirely in agreement with Olbermann on this rant. I also think that Trump is unhinged and mentally unfit to be the president.Trump's newest crazy tweets aren't a diversion. They're confirmation he is insane and must not assume office pic.twitter.com/QxAbPnPCKy
— Keith Olbermann (@KeithOlbermann) November 29, 2016
However I am not quite as agitated as Olbermann is, which makes me kind of wonder is he perhaps a little TOO over caffeinated on this topic, or am I perhaps not freaked out enough?
What do you guys think?
http://www.rawstory.com/2016/11/professor-on-watchlist-of-progressives-i-will-not-shut-up-america-is-still-worth-fighting-for/
ReplyDeletehttp://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/28/us/professor-watchlist-is-seen-as-threat-to-academic-freedom.html?_r=0
And there's #11.
DeleteDanger signs of fascism:
1. Powerful and continuing expressions of nationalism.
2. Disdain for the importance of human rights.
3. Identification of enemies/scapegoats as a unifying cause.
4. The supremacy of the military/avid militarism.
5. Rampant sexism.
6. A controlled mass media.
7. Obsession with national security.
8. Religion and ruling elite tied together.
9. Power of corporations protected.
10. Power of labor suppressed or eliminated.
11. Disdain and suppression of intellectuals and the arts.
12. Obsession with crime and punishment.
13. Rampant cronyism and corruption.
14. Fraudulent elections.
I'm as outraged as Olbermann. I just don't vent like him.
ReplyDeleteSame here.
DeleteI think he is on spot. He is right to be outraged. It's just that no one listens and everyone feels hopeless at this point as Trump calmly appoints millionaire after billionaire to his cabinet. We know something don't smell right but we can't define the feeling so we try to say to ourselves, let's see what Trump has in mind. When what it looks like is Dr. Evil has world domination in mind. That's what Olbermann is trying to say, I think. But we are polite Americans who don't want to rock the boat. That's how Hitler was able to do what he did back then. Remember folks, it is said that the Donald has been studying Hitler's playbook.
ReplyDeleteAnd, most of us are aware that our history has a habit of repeating itself. i.e. Hitler and the extermination of a specific race.
DeleteTrump comes across as being just like Hitler. A self-declared racist, hater, hurtful and nasty in his dialog and purposely spreading fear and hate!
He's pure evil!
I don't find one redeeming quality about him either!
Oh, and did I forget to say that he is in no way qualified to be potus?
Damn, but we are going to miss having Hillary Clinton as our chosen leader. Remember she got the majority popular vote and Trump fell substantially behind her! I'm still questioning having the Electoral College - have to research and learn more about it before I state my opinion. Just wish like Hell that Mrs. Clinton was our leader as of 1/20/17!
Even Hitler had a dog.
DeleteMaybe when the swamp water is approaching your nostrils, you will be sufficiently convinced that an insane megalomaniac will be sitting at the desk in the oval office?
ReplyDeleteYou know the one, that asswipe who can't understand why not to fire off nukes at anyone who disses him...
I say we get the name of all of the electors across the nation and publicly shame them for putting this Fascist megalomaniac in the White House with access to the nuclear codes.
DeleteUltimately, THEY are to blame. (For doing nothing when they could have prevented it.)
7:20pm
DeleteHave at it, here is a list of their names.
http://heavy.com/news/2016/11/electoral-college-names-list-of-electors-voting-for-president-who-are-contact-information-texas-florida-georgia-illinois-pennsylvania-michigan-how-to-can-change-republicans-vote-clinton-trump-faithles/
http://www.slate.com/articles/news_and_politics/politics/2016/11/how_to_manipulate_donald_trump.html
ReplyDeleteGood read.
Excellent analysis. But that only shows how those close to him manipulate him. It's not like that would help anyone but Conway, Bannon, Priebus and Kushner.
DeleteI await Olbermann's newest posting every day. He says what I think. He says it with force, vigor, and intelligence. I'm deeply grateful that he's doing what he's doing and I hope he continues for as long as he can.
ReplyDeleteHow do you access Mr. Olberman? Please share.
DeleteHere is the link to Olberman's bi-weekly video show on GQ.
Deletehttp://video.gq.com/series/the-closer-with-keith-olbermann
Now it's called The Resistance -- he changed it after the election.
DeleteWhat Olbermann was suggesting in this video is logical, the way things used to be.
DeleteBut beginning in 2010 there was a sea change in the way our government proceeded.
Olbermann referred to the 25th Amendment, and the procedure the Vice President and a majority of the President's Cabinet can remove the President from office.
Does ANYONE really think the subversive actors and beholden cronies of Trump's Cabinet, let alone VP Pence, will ever remove Trump as the figurehead distraction he will be?
Of course not, Trump will babble on Twitter while the media will slavishly be reacting like ping-pong balls to every new outrage. That'll leave his Cabinet and Pence to add a few more chapters to the Dick Cheney playbook for "How to Hoodwink America".
You can find it on YouTube on the GQ channel. You can subscribe there.
DeleteKeith was also the one to vociferously speak out against palin. He is absolutely correct, and has the courage to speak out. I am in 100 percent agreement with him, and wish more people would do the same in the mainstream media. TRump is a madman and mentally ill and an absolute danger to our country.
ReplyDeleteKeith was spot-on correct about Palin! His words have been proven right on time and time again since then!
DeleteShe's a mental mess and unqualified to do anything in government. Plus, she doesn't like to work!
i feel more strongly than keith and express myself with less yelling - but he is dead to rights correct to be fully engaged and to keep our survival instincts on full alert.
ReplyDeleteWe think alike. Ugh the orange slob in office. Please keep his fugly self off news. Just talk about him and write about him. Hd is not kind to the fat little orange blob.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Keith and so wish he was on the air where I live. Use to love his show and tuned in daily.
ReplyDeleteTrump is not qualified to be POTUS! I think we are in for big trouble - both as a country and individually (whether middle class or poor!).
His show is on the internet now, on GQ.
Deletehttp://video.gq.com/series/the-closer-with-keith-olbermann
Thank you so much, 10:06 AM. You can be sure I'll tune in.
DeleteYou can subscribe on YouTube. GQ channel
DeleteMichelle Obama will never run because, as half a dozen named people have said, she is inherently lazy and incapable of wanting to achieve real, professional milestones. Notice she's never worked at a longterm job and acquired experience. Jesse Jackson owns her and set up her life with her arranged marriage. This has been written a dozen times.
ReplyDeleteYou are crazy, Mr. trollop. In looking for answers you grasp at insane and irrelevant straws. Go way.
Delete10 cats
Yeah, and that paragon of hard work and loving kindness, Sarah Palin, has thrown her wig into the lineup for a position in the Trump cabinet. Sec. of the VA. That should really be a MASH up.
Delete9:46. Wow! Already fighting huh? Something about the idea of a woman president has the alt right scared. What? I wonder.
DeleteMichelle looks like she has a lot of energy and smarts. Hope she doesn't run for president of this country due to the fact that she would be put through the Republican thug machine like Hillary. Now just go on about your' business in whatever little hellhole you're in. This blog be for Hillary and Michelle. Go on. Mosey along with your' alt lies.
Go away, Anon at 9:46 am. Michelle Obama had a law career before becoming First Lady. And she has been one of the best - initiating programs for children, for military families, etc. You really don't know what you're talking about; does your information come from Trump's news source: Breitbart and Alex Jones?
DeleteBeaglemom
I can see that you've been getting your news from Stormfront and "World Nut Daily" most likely with a healthy dose of some fake news written by progressive millennials that are feeding your fear and making tons of money off your clicks.
DeleteQuick question, at what point will you feel a bit duped by voting for Trump?
Will it be when he guts Social Security?
Will it be when he squashes Medicare?
Will it be when you finally realize there won't be a border wall?
Will it be when the nearly 750 million dollar bill is due for Trump's unprecedented Secret Service protection and you realize that his "small government" stance was all a ruse to get your vote?
Will it be when you finally realize that he is giving positions and infrastructure contracts to only those 1%'rs that he owes favors to and not even handing out scraps to those "hardworking Americans that need jobs"?
Will it be when you wake up and realize that your 401K is worth nothing because you weren't smart enough to move your money to foreign investments?
Just how much will you let him get away with before you realize that you have been blinded because your rose colored glasses are covered with all the bullshit he was flinging in your faces during his campaign and that Trump was never really that into you and he just needed your votes?
You my friend are not part of his mandate, you don't matter, in case you haven't noticed.
As opposed to the illegal immigrant gold digger with the botox face, fake boobs and a THICK Slavic accent. You know, the fake bitch that is currently coming up with a wide variety of lame excuses to not even be seen with the orange hair plugged buffoon, say much less spend any time with him. That tramp has never worked a day in her life and never will.
DeleteLOL.
DeleteDeplorable!
Bwa ha ha haha ha.
I am convinced that tRump is nuts. Certainly does not act like a grown responsible man. Just read that any donor who contributes ONE MILLION or more to his Insguration will be treated to a candlelight dinner. I am sure some of those unhinged people who support him will be GLAD to donate one million, if they had it!!He is having trouble finding talent to entertain the guests, also too.
ReplyDeleteIs that legal to do? Have any other president elects done something like this in our history?
DeleteDoes the president elect plan his or her inauguration? That doesn't make a bit of sense to me.
Who in the hell would want to have a candlelight dinner with the Trumps? I cannot think of a more obnoxious thing in my life! Good God Almighty!
I guess when you've lived your entire life as a spoiled brat that has wanted for nothing and had everything handed to you, you never have to become a mature adult.
DeleteToo often the wealthy think money is a substitute for good manners.
What is this candlelight dinner costing those of us that pay taxes, boy trump sure is free with other peoples money !!
DeleteI'm with Keith on this. I was married to a malignant narcissist for 24 years, and he is nothing compared to what Trump has revealed himself to be. They are insane. You cannot reason with them as they do not think rationally. It is as if they are living in an alternate universe of their own creation -- and they are constantly recreating from moment to moment as they respond to external perceptions of them. Their only conviction is self-interest, and are extremely malleable to the influence of whomever they want to impress at the moment. They are easily manipulated by those who know how to handle them, and will become unhinged by any hint of disloyalty. They are consumed by revenge for anyone they believe has wronged them, no matter how insignificant the slight. They must always be right (whatever "right" is to them at any given moment, but which is very fluid based on, again, what in that moment serves their self-interest). And so, in the position of POTUS, Trump becomes an extremely dangerous man.
ReplyDeleteWe always said this about Palin. Now we have Palin Heavy taking all those narcissistic traits to degrees we haven't begun to witness.
DeleteBreaking news on MSNBC: Palin under consideration for a Cabinet post: Secretary of the VA...
ReplyDeleteShe can't do anything. Good luck vets.
DeleteShe's never get past the Hearing process, but it would be a kick in the ass to watch!
DeleteI'm not ruling out the possibility that Drumpf is currently suffering from the advanced effects of syphilitic dementia. Some symptoms include, but are not limited to; sudden changes in personality, changes in mental stability, irritability, poor concentration, dementia, psychosis, and problems with memory. Drumpf has stated that sleeping around and avoiding STD's were his own "personal Vietnam". Maybe he didn't fully avoid all of them...and it's catching up to him. If that's the case, it's too bad we *all* have to suffer for his sins of the past.
ReplyDeleteAnd, that is only a starter. Drumpf's Dad died of Alzheimer's disease and he shows signs of it too!
DeleteHe's not going to get out of this world alive!
I doubt it. I'll bet Drumpf got himself tested for STDS on a regular basis.
DeleteThat doesn't mean he isn't a sociopathic narcissist with ADHD, Dyslexia and who knows what else. He is a very damaged person. As such he is absolutely unqualified for the responsibility of the Office of POTUS.
President Obama nominated former Procter & Gamble CEO Robert A. McDonald to serve as VA secretary.
ReplyDeleteWhat VA oriented experience.
Sarah was the CEO of Troopergate!
Deleteand Dairygate
and ChuckKoppGate
And BridgetoNowhereGate
and WayneAnthonyRossGate
and CoreyRossiGate
and some others
10;09
DeleteBet you had to have Piper Google that for you, Lou Sarah.
Trump would probably appoint you so he could kill off a number of vets and you both could keep the change. It would not be because of your widely accepted lack of IQ or work ethic. So it must be your "hot" looks, right? You and kellyanne together wouldn't even get a 5 from him.
I hope you DO get the appointment. Can you even begin to imagine the approval questions?
I can!
And, worse than that tried to be pregnant to cover for the child birthed by unwed teenager, Bristol, that has DS.
DeleteAnd, Sarah doesn't provide the supposed motherly love most parents do are the reports received in Alaska!
Sarah is a liar and fraud and probably wouldn't know a veteran if one stopped and told her what he really thought of her. If it were an Alaskan veteran....not good! Sarah would run away with her tail between her legs! But, she can see Russia from her house!
'He graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point in 1975 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering. At West Point he served as the Brigade Adjutant for the Corps of Cadets and was awarded the Silver Medal from the Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufacturing and Commerce. After graduation, he served in the U.S. Army for 5 years, primarily in the 82nd Airborne Division, attaining the rank of Captain, and earned an MBA from the University of Utah in 1978. Upon leaving the military he received the Meritorious Service Medal.[5]'
DeleteThen he went into business...
Seems a pretty solid CV for someone for the job...contrary to Ms Palin.
The troll posted fake news?
Deletegtfo!
No one except McConnell's wife have any real experience.
DeleteHe's mostly hiring CEOS, Hedge Fund managers and Wall St. insiders. Really old has beens. Wealthy donors who are being paid back with juicy titles.
His administration is a disaster before they've even begun.
Don't forget to tell every whining Deplorable that complains "TOLD YOU SO!"
http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/trump-sarah-palin-secretary-veterans-affairs-article-1.2893069
ReplyDeleteWell...Track.
Also too my son-in-law has PTSD.
DeleteLou Sarah
Holy shit! Was the VA Sarah's idea?!
ReplyDeletehttps://twitter.com/AlexNBCNews/status/804033384519503873
VA gonna go down the tubes even more. Baffoon 2 is gonna be in da house vets!
DeleteOur outrage should be nothing compared to what those who supported and voted for him must feel. Face it, we knew what was coming, we knew he wasn't going to "drain the swamp" but rather fill it with even more vile creatures than are already dwelling there, but his supporters, the ones that really believed that he was the change they needed are the ones that are going to be most surprised and most bereft. Not 1% who voted in their own financial best interest and will enjoy cabinet positions and crony benefits, but the average Joe's who won't see a single one of his campaign promises to them fulfilled.
ReplyDeleteExample, a friend of mine, her sister lived on a steady diet of Fox, Breitbart and fake news "fear" links for Obama's two terms. She was convinced that he was going to take medicare and social security and basically harm conservatives any way he could. Now her sister just told her that the Trump administration wants to phase out medicare and her response was that she voted for Trump because he would SAVE medicare so that her children and grandchildren would have access to it when they retire. Fool me once...
They are getting what they deserve, unfortunately a lot of good folks will be suffering along with them.
I said as soon as the election was called that there will be an assassination attempt on Drumpf and it won't come from Muslims or Blacks, Hispanics or LGBTQ and it won't be from Hillary supporters or liberals.
DeleteAttempts will be made on him from his OWN SUPPORTERS. They will become outraged that he didn't do every single thing he promised them. When they're jobs don't come back and he takes away their retirement and healthcare, they'll turn on him. They'll scream that he didn't prosecute Hillary and lock her up. He didn't drain the swamp. He didn't lower their taxes.
One of them is going to go off the rails in such a fit of rage they are going to choose some guns out of their arsenal and go after him.
"Alex Moe @AlexNBCNews 28m28 minutes ago
ReplyDeleteA source close to Sarah Palin tells NBC News fmr gov is interested in VA Secretary post, has been in touch w/ Trump transition team
8 replies 26 retweets 10 likes
Jon Skinner
@jonjskin
@AlexNBCNews @mmurraypolitics Disaster!! " I can see the VA Hospital from my house"!!
https://twitter.com/jonjskin/status/804038902461800448
She will list her relevant experience as having a son with PTSD.
DeleteYea, like the idiot would know what the position even entails. She's the worst in the country for the position. OMG!
DeleteShe will list her relevant experience as having a son with PTSD AND IT'S ALL OBAMA's FAULT!
DeleteThe only position Palin is good for is... prone.
DeleteShe can kiss that goodbye.
DeleteThere isn't much left for her to pick over any more.
Gee, guess she put out for nothing. No matter what Trump promised her, he isn't going to deliver.
Poor, Mooselips. Left at the altar again.
Keith Olbermann just expressed my feelings exactly. if I were as articulate as he and had a means to communicate to many people, I would have said the same thing. Plus a little more.
ReplyDeleteEach day there is more news of cronyism, of nastiness, and of dreadful times to come if Trump becomes president. This morning's Trump "highlight" is the news that he is offering "access" to himself, Pence and his administration to anyone who gives him $1,000,000. No mention of where the money will go although it is highly unlikely that it will go to help any ordinary people. Maybe it is destined for the crown the Chief Justice will place on his orange pate and for the tiara and ermine that Melania will sport for the inauguration. Will members of Congress have to prostrate themselves while he takes the oath of office (which he will disregard anyway).
My blood pressure has been abnormally high since October; by now, I think it is stratospheric.
Keith Olbermann is not being excessive; he's speaking the truth.
Beaglemom
If it wasn't the Trump Admin I'd call BS.
ReplyDeleteHuh!
ReplyDeletehttp://thehill.com/homenews/administration/308113-palin-under-consideration-to-head-veterans-affairs-report
"Reports surfaced earlier this month that Palin was a possibility to head the Interior Department.
Some lawmakers, however, questioned whether she would be up to speed on policy."
Well, the possibility that any of the Palins are "up to speed"...experts would have to say...I hear speed is not so hard to find in the Valley...or you could ust go to a Dr Jack Me Up!
None of his other appointments are up to speed. Several have no government experience whatsoever. At least she was sorta Mayor and kinda a Governor. That's more than Mnuchin and Ross have.
DeleteYou are sane .... he is a little wolf crier when he doesn't like a person . People like him kept crying wolf and now the wolf is indeed here ..
ReplyDeleteWheres his mommy kellyann?
ReplyDeleteNot only do I agree 100% with Keith Olbermann, I act just like that when I tell friends and Family I'm might move to Cananda. After all everybody can't say "The Truth & Facts" in a calm voice like Lawrence O'Donnell, it almost seems like you have to rant and rave just to get the masses to open their eyes and see what the hell is going on in this great Country. It's not looking good for America, it reminds me of a Boil, after it comes to a painful head then the pus and and fluids come out it'll heal and start anew.
ReplyDeleteI'm so fucking sick of people telling me to calm down.
DeleteCalm down.
DeleteTry Panama. They are on the dollar so no conversions and there is a large Expat population.
DeleteMommy kellyann did you know he considering pslin? Mommy kellyann...
ReplyDeleteOne cannot be freaked out enough at the prospect, welcome to The Outer Limits, The Twilight Zone and Hell all rolled up into one. This is a nightmare we cannot wake up from. A big thanks to the useful idiots that love their narcissistic moron.
ReplyDeleteNo one pay taxes. Pay native reserves.
DeleteKeith Olbermann is speaking the honest truth loud and clear - unfortunately not many will listen - I feel the same as does - and value his speaking up (he puts how I feel into words so much better than I ever could and backs up info with facts and research too)
ReplyDeleteI am terrified to my very bones to see what is happening already and the thought of Jan 20 and the four years to follow are mind numbing and horrific - I prey every day (and I don't even believe in GOD) - but I prey to the goodness of humanity and our highest values that it will be ONLY four years and we can pull ourselves out of the black hole and recover after that.
TAg Team Palins!
ReplyDeleteDuh is on it!
Sarah's Facebook has Duh's new tweet of support!
https://www.facebook.com/sarahpalin/posts/10154784056778588
https://twitter.com/SarahPalinUSA/status/804051042086387712
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Dakota Meyer
November 27 at 3:13pm ·
Just because the GOP won, doesn't mean the battle is over. More than ever we have to push our leaders to remember the promises our nation makes to veterans.
And I've never met anyone who supports our troops and loves our country more than my mother-in-law, Sarah Palin
What MOH doesn't seem to understand is that the GOP never wants to help veterans. Remember that George W. Bush sent unprepared and ill-equipped soldiers to the Middle East. And then ignored them when they came home dead or injured.
DeleteBeaglemom
Does it kick?
ReplyDeletePrediction: Olbermann will mysteriously disappear. Trump won't know anything about it, heh heh heh.
ReplyDeleteIt's his style.
ReplyDeleteIf you've followed each of his mini-rants, they are pretty consistent.
I don't consider him over-caffeinated so much as very passionate.
It's the Cassandra-Complex. You clearly see a disaster coming, try to warn people but they ignore you.
LIKE SOME OF US!
DeleteBEEN SCREAMING ABOUT THIS FUCKING NIGHTMARE THAT STARTED
Vice presidential nominee.
Sarah Palin.
Alaska.
Sarah Palin's candidacy for Vice President of the United States was publicly announced by then-presumptive Republican Party presidential candidate John McCain on August 29, 2008.
That is just the tit nipple of the frozen Iceberg.
It is really more the cry wolf complex, except the impending doom never happens, even after people have stopped listening.
DeleteNew report from MSNBC that Dakata M posted 'glossy' video, produced by SarahPAC, promoting her work with/for vets. But no one in Trump Transition willing to speak about it...
ReplyDeleteand they reminded viewers of the adulating film Bannon did on her...
Greggreen on as a commenter on internet, "trump works more than Obama" hahaha
ReplyDeleteWait a minute didn't people die when she was governor from her neglect?
ReplyDeleteYup. At least 250.
Deletehttp://www.themudflats.net/archives/5394
The whole family will be coming out of the wood work to get them some of that govment money. And she is a bigger troll than trump.
ReplyDeleteTeachesr will be killing students:
ReplyDeleteBaltimore Curriculum Project charter operation.
http://www.rawstory.com/2016/11/baltimore-teacher-charged-with-child-abuse-for-allegedly-breaking-jaw-of-disruptive-7-year-old/
Or just>
http://atlantablackstar.com/2016/11/22/8-year-old-complications-concussion-racially-motivated-attack/
No one says it like Keith. I feel the same way. After eight years of top notch leadership from the best POTUS ever, we're left with a psychotic cotton candy maker set on high.
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry Keith has been relegated to a few minutes on a Youtube channel rather than a spot on a major network news channel.
ReplyDeleteAll the "told you so!" in the world doesn't help. They hate it when you warn them, are ignored and then it turns out you're exactly right.
You're not worried enough.
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