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77. I disagree. The media CAN adequately convey what is

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Mon Apr 13, 2026, 06:57 AM

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Happening. They just have chosen not to.

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The United States is destroying itself -- Rebecca Solnit [View all] erronis Apr 12 OP

I keep saying that. The goal of trump and the republicans is to destroy everything. It's not to make us great. mucifer Apr 12 #1

I agree. And yet many people talk about trump's failures. Those "failures" are successes for his bosses. erronis Apr 12 #5

and for him. he's making a shit ton of money mucifer Apr 12 #7

Thier goal has always been to plunder the US Treasury & our nation's resources. CrispyQ Apr 12 #20

Plunder, pilfer, kickback, corruption, and self enrichment,... magicarpet Apr 12 #51

I learned long ago to treat everything Rethuglicans say as a lie. OMGWTF Apr 12 #21

It's all in the plan Bev54 Apr 12 #35

Yep! The long-held dream of the American hard right misanthrope Apr 12 #36

Yes, I've been saying this for a long time PatSeg Apr 12 #46

For pootin. SheltieLover Apr 12 #2

This! Wicked Blue Apr 12 #4

This is not happening by mistake, rather by design. SheltieLover Apr 12 #9

Of course it was their plan all along. Hey Joe Apr 12 #41

Yup SheltieLover Apr 12 #62

Remember: your neighbors, coworkers, even family were the ones who did this to us. RockRaven Apr 12 #3

To me, manipulated by billionaires, mtairyguy Apr 12 #27

Maybe my neighbors more than most misanthrope Apr 12 #38

Yes it is murder PCIntern Apr 12 #6

He proud. usonian Apr 12 #8

"Putin's PUPPET" Hillary told us Blue Thing Apr 12 #10

"No Puppet! No Puppet! YOU'RE the Puppet! maddiemom Apr 12 #37

I will never forget them. murielm99 Apr 12 #60

Sure do. calimary Apr 12 #71

she right and right about Tulsi and well, everything. themaguffin Apr 12 #44

Khrushchev made statements about burying the US and taking over from within. Lonestarblue Monday #79

Who benefits and how? Irish_Dem Apr 12 #11

Iran is happy too, I'm sure LymphocyteLover Apr 12 #22

They always find a way to make money on destruction and death. Irish_Dem Apr 12 #23

when will we ever learn? LymphocyteLover Apr 12 #68

This message was self-deleted by its author Irish_Dem Apr 12 #69

Given how long humans have been on the planet, not looking like we are fast learners. Irish_Dem Apr 12 #70

Himself? Justice matters. Apr 12 #26

Of course, his goal is to become a trillionaire before he leaves office. Irish_Dem Apr 12 #28

American orange war criminal is jealous of his war criminal friend in Russia. Justice matters. Apr 12 #31

He might not make it, but the Trump Crime family might. Irish_Dem Apr 12 #33

Excellent reporting SCantiGOP Apr 12 #12

I second this Easterncedar Apr 12 #16

Not To Hype The Guardian............ BBbats Apr 12 #18

I haven't. mtairyguy Apr 12 #25

I did! mtairyguy Monday #78

The Guardian are the only pub I have a monthly subscription to, so obviously, I agree! (nt) AZJonnie Apr 12 #30

the title is wrong - Nigrum Cattus Apr 12 #13

Yep... this cartoon expresses it well LymphocyteLover Apr 12 #14

Lots of insight in this editorial ... well done Rebecca Solnit! FakeNoose Apr 12 #15

And yet, while protesting we only get 15 people to show up on our friday protests. 1WorldHope Apr 12 #17

Guess you missed the No Kings protest on March 28. Wednesdays Apr 12 #61

I did not miss it. My point may have been missed though. 1WorldHope Apr 12 #65

"Scientific research...all that has been slashed to the bone and beyond" which effects red and blue equally BlueWaveNeverEnd Apr 12 #19

After reading the article and the posts below - my question Dan Apr 12 #24

It seems there are but two roads out of this... BurnDoubt Apr 12 #29

Well, that was a depressing read, but I'm afraid she's right. Ocelot II Apr 12 #32

There's no need for a passive voice when the murderer is clear: the Far Right that calls itself "conservative" JHB Apr 12 #34

Exactly. The US isn't killing itself. REPUBLICANS are killing the US. SunSeeker Apr 12 #40

Fine summary, worth a separate post. Thanks. appalachiablue Monday #74

K & R SunSeeker Apr 12 #39

One guy who knew no rules and a gold escalator photo op with his trophy wife. 11 years ago. And a cult following. nt Evolve Dammit Apr 12 #42

We've been under the grip of nihilistic reductionists for far too long... OhioBack2Blue Apr 12 #43

Required reading, but just a short summary. A listing of all the abuse and misbehavior and damage would be wiggs Apr 12 #45

How is this not treason? stage left Apr 12 #47

It is and they are. But we need to be in power to prosecute them for it. JHB Apr 12 #48

This has been the goal of the conservative movement for almost eighty years. Glaisne Apr 12 #49

No, the propaganda is destroying the United States. Initech Apr 12 #50

This household did that 15 years ago. magicarpet Apr 12 #53

Same! Fuck it all! Initech Apr 12 #54

Me too. But I deliver meals/services to many people who have fox on 24x7. erronis Apr 12 #56

Ummmm, Trump and the Republicans are killing the country. Hope22 Apr 12 #52

MAGAts re trying to destroy the US. We are trying to save the US. Martin68 Apr 12 #55

Republicans have been running on "We hate our government, and want to destroy it!", for years MerryBlooms Apr 12 #57

So, they are saying the system is broken and pretty much useless? OldBaldy1701E Apr 12 #58

All this is true, but the tide seems to be turning. n/t PatrickforB Apr 12 #59

There are some hopeful signs. Also more shoes to drop. erronis Apr 12 #64

Julius Seizure is all about rape, pillage and plunder Hassler Apr 12 #63

Not just the US going down the sewer. Preconditions for WW3 have been met. Aussie105 Apr 12 #66

All that fat fuck does is fire people and wreck shit Blue Owl Apr 12 #67

I'd like to pre-emptively declare the following countries as being neutral in the upcoming global conflict: Aussie105 Monday #72

Late SS checks will be the back breaker for Trump. BradBo Monday #73

Shock Doctrine. I said on Nov 6, 2024 that he is the wrecking ball. Nt lostnfound Monday #75

Kick!!!! BlueWaveNeverEnd Monday #76

I disagree. The media CAN adequately convey what is AllyCat Monday #77

America will spend the next three generations apologizing to the world Torchlight Monday #80