They already hacked voting machines (thanks Leonard Leo et al). How else to explain an election being called within 30 minutes of polls closing on the West Coast? The total collapse of the Blue Wave with herr trumpf sweeping virtually every district in every swing state!?
As a back up plan he’s daring folks to engage with the military so he can suspend elections altogether. The only thing better than controlling the electronics in voting machines? Have no elections. Period.
Agree with you 100% Al Greene has articles of IMPEACHMENT before the House and they vote before the end of this month so write your Congresspeople and demand impeachment and REMOVAL, this time! (and then jail!).
@Colleen Wetteland as much as I agree & support his impeachment there isn’t enough votes to make it possible. With holy mike as speaker & the maga & republicans afraid of what TACO don will do to them there isn’t enough Democratic & Independent House members to vote to impeach. If it makes thru the House it goes to the Senate and again the votes aren’t there to sentence him 😢🤬😤
@Cheryl Seybert I understand what you are saying. I saw Al Greene on you tube (it was live) speaking on the floor of the House, so I felt that he must have found enough Republicans to go forward with it (?). But I'm sure they need encouragement! Hence my plea to write them. I recently saw that writing (I imagine via their website) carries more weight than calling. The only problem with that is most of their websites won't accept communication if you don't live in their district.
It’s easier for a foreign country like Russia to interfere in our elections when you vote in person. Always remember republicans can’t win any election without cheating.
So is the left going to act like the right and declare that every time we lose an election that it was stolen? I think that's lazy organizing because it steers the conversation away from the practical things we need to do to build a stronger coalition. We're going to need one if we have any hope of winning a majority in the U.S. Senate anytime soon because we will need to pick off some seats in purple and even red states.
In the case of the 2024 elections, I frankly have not seen credible evidence that there was cheating widespread enough to change who won the electoral college. In addition, the exit polling has been consistent enough with the election results that I don't see how "reality-based" progressives can deny that we lost ground with some key voter groups. Instead of wallowing in conspiracy theories, why not figure out how to up our game?
I am also skeptical about Trump suspending elections, such as the 2026 mid-terms. For one thing, in U.S. elections are mostly controlled at the local and state levels. By what mechanism would Trump put a stop to them?
In addition, if you look at how authoritarian regimes have taken control of democracies, it has tended to happen incrementally -- and that elections generally continue to be held but the cards are increasingly stacked against opposition candidates.
Finally, it seems to me that the best way to prevent the suspension of elections is to go full bore in ramping up our campaigns. If Trump is going to take elections away from us, let's make it as difficult as possible for him . . . instead of adopting cynical takes that have the effect of prematurely acquiescing.
This election WAS manipulated and voting machines were hacked. Provisional and mail in/absentee ballots were thrown out in key districts of battleground States. How much more proof do you want?
As a point of process, you are effectively an anonymous person on the Internet who is insisting that something is true without providing any evidence whatsoever. Not even a link to a credible news report.
Since this is Brian Tyler Cohen's website, I'm curious as to what he says about this issue. Do you know? I'd also be curious as to what the Pod Save America folks think. Perhaps I missed it, but I don't recall either one has made a similar argument to yours.
And YOU'RE an anonymous person on the Internet who is insisting something is false without providing any evidence whatsoever. There's lots of evidence that has nothing to do with partisan politics, indicating EM and other very technical people manipulated the machines in swing states ... and locking-down the method so it can't be detected. Do your own homework instead of wanting proof, proof, proof. That's such a white thing, I can't even stand it. The proof is already out there. Find it yourself. What you're doing is just as lazy as you're claiming others to be. 🙄 Even Mango Mussolini admitted it in public several times now. You're suffering from cognitive dissonance, so nobody wants to play your game of denial. It's not just a river in Egypt. I wouldn't have you on my team playing these games.
It will take you all of 5 minutes of looking online to see that there are three election integrity groups out there with different pieces of evidence of election fraud. One has a lawsuit in a county in New York right now where a county voted at 80% clip for the democratic senator, but somehow Kamala got zero votes. With Sword affidavits from the citizens in the area saying that is incorrect. Or how about the fact that Trump won every single battle ground state by almost the exact same margin of victory and all within the small percentage margin that doesn’t require hand recount. The statistical odds of that happening are near zero! Statistically speaking that in itself suggests it was stolen in each battle ground state without even digging deeper like they have in that county. Like it or not there was most definitely some election fraud at play, but by the time they figure it out and prove it, it will be too late.
So you're saying that there should be an investigation, so we will know. Yes, I completely agree. And Trump should agree to it since I'm sure he's as honest as Abe.
All mail in balloting, as Oregon and (I believe) Washington State does for all elections. No voting machines. Those can be hacked, as someone who used to design motherboards once told me.
Actually Project 2025 is pretty clear that they do not intend to let "the evil Dems" ever win again. When Trump alluded to "never voting again" he knew that was part of the plan. My guess is that they will find a way to disrupt the elections (violence in some form) or declare that there has been massive fraud in voter registrations. Whatever the MAGA crowd will swallow. First they will postpone elections, then they will be postponed again, and finally there will be no elections. People will sue and the SCOTUS will do nothing and Congress will also do nothing. The Project 2025 plan was to demolish democracy and they are well on their way. They will trash the planet, bury international relations and help the billionaires get even more control of whatever is left of our government. If Trump doesn't go along, he will "get sick" and disappear and Vance will take over, giving full control to The Heritage Society, Peter Thiel, Leonard Leo, et al. I urge you to read the entirety of Project 2025 and see exactly what's in it. You will recognize much of what has happened since Jan 20 and maybe you won't be so "skeptical" about what could happen. It would be fine for this to be wrong, but if it could even remotely be correct, facing it now is much better than saying later, "gee, why didn't we see this coming?"
For people who are unable or unwilling to read Project 2025 in its entirety, try reading the key note headings of "The Final Solution" by Heinrich Himmler which became the playbook for Hitler.
Thank you Jeanette 👏 why is it so hard for people to even read a small portion of project 2025 it’s horrifying I know but damn it’s right in front of us ‼️‼️‼️‼️🚨🚨🚨🚨
Please feel free to do exactly that. I have a Substack myself (Jeannette LoVetri) @jeanieloveti, but I have been bogged down with work projects for the past two weeks and haven't written recently. I have other past posts on Project 2025. Everyone needs to know what is says.
Nope -- if you're going to make a serious allegation you need to learn how to articulate your case. That's just lazy organizing. You really expect to build a progressive America that way?
At any rate, you didn't address any of my key points, such as how will Democrats expand their coalition enough to win a Senate majority. As long as folks fixate on conspiracy theories, that keeps us from doing the hard work of building stronger coalitions.
Are you afraid of learning on your own? Whether or not you agree with the suggestions below, why not stay open-minded and check it out? By doing so, you will be better equipped to respond with integrity guided by intelligence.
Could that be because you don't actually have any answers about how to build a durable Democratic majority? And if you don't, then how are you useful to the movement besides being a concern troll who cultivates passive cynicism?
I would think that the Republicans would want to populate progressive websites with concern trolls who distracted from movement-building discussions.
The fact is we are tired of debating the beta fan boy club while proof is being established. The machines were tampered with, and in order to have a free and fair election moving forward this must be rectified. If you take issue with this you’re the problem.
That isn't what this is about & we can't let our hands be tied by people saying we're doing what we accuse them of & all that crap. Voter suppression IS very much being continued & escalated. None of the Big Lie has stopped. It would be stupid to disregard the possibility of the National Guard enforcing one of these insane orders. We can already see local law enforcement being pressured. We have to stop underestimating what this regime wil do to seize all power, that's why we are here. We have to chew gum & walk at the same time, both block unlawful actions AND build a strong government, of, by, & for the people.
You do realize that it's possible for an election to be secure one cycle and compromised the next, right? It's a weak minded stance to compare our legitimate concerns to the Mike Lindell nonsense in 2020. We actually have real evidence, but no one wants to speak up about it because they're afraid of being compared to the election deniers in 2020. Which is exactly what you just did.
GEESH THAT'S SCARY!!! So...there you have it..The BIG possibilty in Pennsylvania...that there really was corrupt findings in this election...and we didn't STORM the Capitol
How blind can you be? Go to the website of Election Truth Alliance! Verifiable proof that it's statically impossible for ALL 7 swing states to have voted red! And, all the counts were just under the threshold of instigating a re-count of the votes! Those statistics were sent to Congress by independent analysts along with the justifications of their independent research! As in any scientific context, to prove your theory, the facts put forth must be able to be replicated by others...this has already been done and proven! The election algorithms were changed beyond a shadow of a doubt. Wake up! Your post has the distinctive ring of either a pollyanna or a person with their head in the sand!
I agree with this and it is terrifying. The only part I don’t agree with is that “Trump is thinking several steps ahead.” Trump is insane and has dementia so he can’t think of strategies. But he is surrounded by evil people who develop the plans. He is the hate filled puppet who carries them out.
I agree! Al Greene (D TX) has articles of impeachment in front of the House right now! PLEASE write your Congresspeople to IMPEACH and REMOVE this time! (and then JAIL!
I wholeheartedly agree with you. These are exactly my thoughts. trump is too stupid and too far gone to be able to think of any of this. The fascists surrounding him worked on this evil plan for two decades. trump is the maniputable idiot who just popped up on time.
@Carolyn Brackett: This is my comment (above) I almost shut down when I hear about trump being strategic! He is a hot mess as far as clear thinking goes. LOVE "hate-filled puppet who carries them out"
Exactly my thought when Mr. Cohen wrote that! BUNKERBOY the man-child is UNABLE to think anymore. It is just a black-hearted puppet as it's always been.
They very well have seized voting machine by way of Elon Muck changing the software and using Starlink to access those voting machine. It is likely the only way that tRump won all 7 swing states.
I agree! Al Greene (D TX) has articles of impeachment in front of the House right now! PLEASE write your Congresspeople to IMPEACH and REMOVE this time! (and then JAIL!
Not sure about tyranny but treason was a hanging offense! OR maybe we should take Mike Johnson's cue and tar and feather? What a disgusting thing to say about anyone! I agree with Terry Moran - they are all haters!
Yes. If The January 6th Insurrection occurred in the 1700s or 1800s, Bunkerboy would've been swinging on January 7th! I'm glad at least my friends here recognize that!!!
I believe that’s strong possibility and that’s why I believe Brian and Arron and Ben and Tim and Sarah really need to blow the whistle on this aspect and let the other distractions be more or less ignored. We have to educate millions and millions by the time Steven Millar and company roll out their ultimate plans to completely control the country having eliminated the electoral system.
In some places it did align but in swing states there were problems. Like in really small town that had 781 registered voters and 1225 people voted. This happened in Pennsylvania. And statistically can you really say the tRump is so popular that he won all the swing states and still didn’t get 50% of the votes. And Elon bragged and tRump loots way too smug.
It actually didn't, in swing states anyway and, after bomb threats allowed access to polling places, there were trump votes with NOBODY voted down ballot, HIGHLY suspicious. Nevertheless, there were ZERO attempts at recounts so it us all speculative, and Democrats conceded with alacrity. THAT is why, although I will vote blue IF there are elections, I will lend $0 to the effort. I contributed WAY more than ever before for ZERO results or satisfaction and, until the Social Security Guarantee Act is at least INTRODUCED, I will hang onto my cash. BOTH parties have dropped the ball on average Americans!
Looks like several of us on this message board agree about that. I feel like it's time to stop talking about the old demented man. He only has the power to go to wrestling matches, put big flag poles up, clap his hands at a parade.
I can’t believe how many foolish people voted 🗳️ for Drumpf in our most recent election 🗳️…obviously, they either didn’t care what would happen to OUR country ❤️🤍💙, the USA 🇺🇸 …or they were too lazy to 🗳️ vote, or couldn’t for some reason 😢😭
I've heard this too! In fact a math guy showed the numbers and said it was impossible for it to have happened the way it did. Also don't forget about all the military and black folks who's ballots got thrown out for Republican reasons! My guess is he didn't really win!
In the 2020 elections we saw Republicans spread all kinds of wild conspiracy theories about how Trump really won the elections. What makes your allegations about the 2024 elections more reality based?
In other words, what tangible evidence do you have that Musk had the ability to interfere with voting machines in swing states -- including those controlled by Democrats?
Do the research. It's plausible. Trump even acknowledged as much in Pennsylvania. Why not other swing states? It is ALSO plausible he won, although it's far more likely Democratic votes were nullified that they just didn't turn out...STILL, there is an enormous potential for misogyny and racism to have caused that...So, more questions than answers...
I agree! Al Greene (D TX) has articles of impeachment in front of the House right now! PLEASE write your Congresspeople to IMPEACH and REMOVE this time! (and then JAIL!
By deploying the military within the US and against US citizens, Trump is no longer to be known as the Leader of the Free World. Actions have consequences. We should let Trump know that Mark Carney has now taken his place in that regard.
Absolutely, Joan. When a so-called leader turns the military inward, he forfeits any claim to global moral authority. The world is watching, and some, like Carney, are already leading by example.
I agree! Al Greene (D TX) has articles of impeachment in front of the House right now! PLEASE write your Congresspeople to IMPEACH and REMOVE this time! (and then JAIL!
A Call to My Fellow Grandparents: Share the Truth – Defend Our Families and Democracy
On June 14, 2025, Americans from all walks of life took part in the No Kings protest—a peaceful, powerful stand against a disturbing trend: ICE’s public arrests of migrants and now even Democratic leaders.
Our families are watching this unfold. Our grandchildren are asking questions. And we must answer them with the truth.
What’s happening isn’t just a policy shift—it’s a full-scale campaign of fear, driven by media silence and propaganda. Asylum claims are being dropped with little notice, not because they’re invalid, but to make way for swift deportations. Migrants are being arrested at courthouses, schools, and hospitals—and now, so are the public servants who stand up for them.
📣 Who Has Been Detained? Recent Democratic Leaders Arrested by ICE
Name
Title
Date & Location
What Happened
Sen. Alex Padilla (D–CA)
U.S. Senator
June 12 – Los Angeles
Arrested at a press event after identifying himself; video contradicts ICE’s claim he resisted.
Brad Lander
NYC Comptroller & Mayoral Candidate
June 17 – Manhattan
Handcuffed at immigration court while supporting a migrant family.
Mayor Ras Baraka
Newark, NJ
May 9 – ICE facility
Detained for participating in a peaceful protest; released same day.
Rep. LaMonica McIver (D–NJ)
U.S. Representative
May 9–19 – Newark
Charged with “interference”; remains under federal review.
Judge Hannah Dugan
Milwaukee County
April 25 – Courthouse
Accused of “obstruction” for intervening in an ICE arrest.
David Huerta
SEIU Labor Leader
June 6 – LA Raid
Detained while protecting undocumented workers; released on bond June 9.
Each of these arrests has been minimized or spun by mainstream outlets—and sensationalized or outright misrepresented on Fox News.
📺 What Fox News Is Saying – And What the Facts Say
On The Ingraham Angle, Fox hosts claimed a “400% surge in assaults” on ICE agents—a number not verified by any independent law enforcement source.
The Faulkner Focus portrayed June’s protests as “coordinated leftist riots,” when outlets like The Guardian and Reuters confirmed they were overwhelmingly peaceful, attended by grandparents, veterans, and clergy.
Senator Padilla’s arrest was falsely reported as a refusal to comply, despite video footage proving he clearly identified himself.
🧓👵 What We Grandparents Can Do:
Speak out. Post the truth on Facebook. Add your voice to local forums and family chats.
Share trusted journalism—from The Guardian, Time, Reuters, and MSNBC. These outlets are doing the legwork that many corporate-owned media won’t.
Educate across generations. Let your grandchildren know why these protests matter. Help them understand how propaganda works—and how facts feel different.
Support independent media—from the Meidas Touch Network, The Bulwark, The Contrarian, The Warning by Steve Schmidt, Lincoln Square, Brian Tyler Cohen, Jim Acosta, Katie Phang, Joe Walsh, Adam Kinzinger, Terry Moran, Aaron and Lev Parnas, Aaron Rupar, among others. Repost. Subscribe. Comment. Donate when you can. We need strong, independent press now more than ever.
We’ve seen enough to know what happens when good people stay silent. On June 14, we showed up. Let’s keep showing up—in our homes, online, and in our communities.
Let’s be the generation that still knows how to use our voices—with truth, heart, and courage.
I agree! Al Greene (D TX) has articles of impeachment in front of the House right now! PLEASE write your Congresspeople to IMPEACH and REMOVE this time! (and then JAIL!
Christopher Miller authored the defense chapter in Project 2025, reflecting his influence in conservative defense policy. On January 6, 2021, as Acting Secretary of Defense, he was responsible for approving the National Guard deployment, though the process was delayed, leading to controversy. This analysis reflects the complexity of Miller’s roles, acknowledging the need for further investigation into the events of January 6 and the implications of Project 2025’s policy recommendations.
I don’t think djt has the brains to think three steps ahead. Others are doing this plotting and the 🤡 just says, “duh…yeah okay. Be sure to give me credit for it. Thank you for your attention to this matter.”
I agree! Al Greene (D TX) has articles of impeachment in front of the House right now! PLEASE write your Congresspeople to IMPEACH and REMOVE this time! (and then JAIL!
We need MAGA and GOP on our side. This is not a democrat vs republican issue. Do Americans want to go down history as a failed democracy. We have many problems , but without a democracy we have zero chance to fix any of them!
We are not all in this as Americans. Anyone who is still MAGA 100% supports this fascist movement. Those very people have soon they will fight against us if we resist. They’re not our allies.
I agree! Al Greene (D TX) has articles of impeachment in front of the House right now! PLEASE write your Congresspeople to IMPEACH and REMOVE this time! (and then JAIL!
Colleen, I'd like to think you mean well, but you've now posted this about 15 times in this thread, and that constitutes spamming. Please stop, before you get reported for this misbehaviour.
Hi PlasticFish, Thank you for observing that I mean well, because I do. I am new to substack and therefor don't know how to use it should I say correctly? I appreciate your advise. I'm going to try to talk with substack help to find out how I get a message to someone who has posted in a thread without as you say being spammy. Thank you.
I would like to see us quit giving tRump so much credit for anything. He is old, senile and ignorant as to what is actually going on all around him in the White House. He is given a script that let´s him go off on his tangents, while the real culprits (Miller, Vought, Vance and the rest of the idiot cabinet members) are doing all the bad things behind the curtain. He was not in signalchat, he is not in most of the meetings as they keep him busy golfing or eating at McDonald´s. UGH
If Trump and Vance are not removed from power, there will not be an election in 2026 or 2028. I repeat, there will not be an election in 2026 or 2028. Welcome to Putin's America.
Sadly, that has been my fear and explains Congressional Republicans ABDICATING their responsibility. They've been told not to worry; the fix is in. Hopefully, states will be vigilant but there are many more red ones than blue ones...Patriotism is DEAD on the right. It's all about CULT CONTROL.
You nailed it, when loyalty to party overtakes loyalty to country, democracy gasps for air. It’s not left vs. right anymore, it’s freedom vs. control. We need patriots with backbone, not followers on a leash.
They already hacked voting machines (thanks Leonard Leo et al). How else to explain an election being called within 30 minutes of polls closing on the West Coast? The total collapse of the Blue Wave with herr trumpf sweeping virtually every district in every swing state!?
As a back up plan he’s daring folks to engage with the military so he can suspend elections altogether. The only thing better than controlling the electronics in voting machines? Have no elections. Period.
Agree with you 100% Al Greene has articles of IMPEACHMENT before the House and they vote before the end of this month so write your Congresspeople and demand impeachment and REMOVAL, this time! (and then jail!).
TWICE IMPEACHED.
NEVER HELD ACCOUNTABLE!!
THE TIME IS NOW!!
That's right! Mitch McConnell let us down by not removing him! I totally agree - this time do it right Congress!
@Colleen Wetteland as much as I agree & support his impeachment there isn’t enough votes to make it possible. With holy mike as speaker & the maga & republicans afraid of what TACO don will do to them there isn’t enough Democratic & Independent House members to vote to impeach. If it makes thru the House it goes to the Senate and again the votes aren’t there to sentence him 😢🤬😤
@Cheryl Seybert I understand what you are saying. I saw Al Greene on you tube (it was live) speaking on the floor of the House, so I felt that he must have found enough Republicans to go forward with it (?). But I'm sure they need encouragement! Hence my plea to write them. I recently saw that writing (I imagine via their website) carries more weight than calling. The only problem with that is most of their websites won't accept communication if you don't live in their district.
The reason why Drumpf the Dictator hates absentee and mail in ballots is because those votes cannot be hacked.
It’s easier for a foreign country like Russia to interfere in our elections when you vote in person. Always remember republicans can’t win any election without cheating.
And the tRumpublicans are beginning now...
So is the left going to act like the right and declare that every time we lose an election that it was stolen? I think that's lazy organizing because it steers the conversation away from the practical things we need to do to build a stronger coalition. We're going to need one if we have any hope of winning a majority in the U.S. Senate anytime soon because we will need to pick off some seats in purple and even red states.
In the case of the 2024 elections, I frankly have not seen credible evidence that there was cheating widespread enough to change who won the electoral college. In addition, the exit polling has been consistent enough with the election results that I don't see how "reality-based" progressives can deny that we lost ground with some key voter groups. Instead of wallowing in conspiracy theories, why not figure out how to up our game?
I am also skeptical about Trump suspending elections, such as the 2026 mid-terms. For one thing, in U.S. elections are mostly controlled at the local and state levels. By what mechanism would Trump put a stop to them?
In addition, if you look at how authoritarian regimes have taken control of democracies, it has tended to happen incrementally -- and that elections generally continue to be held but the cards are increasingly stacked against opposition candidates.
Finally, it seems to me that the best way to prevent the suspension of elections is to go full bore in ramping up our campaigns. If Trump is going to take elections away from us, let's make it as difficult as possible for him . . . instead of adopting cynical takes that have the effect of prematurely acquiescing.
This election WAS manipulated and voting machines were hacked. Provisional and mail in/absentee ballots were thrown out in key districts of battleground States. How much more proof do you want?
As a point of process, you are effectively an anonymous person on the Internet who is insisting that something is true without providing any evidence whatsoever. Not even a link to a credible news report.
Since this is Brian Tyler Cohen's website, I'm curious as to what he says about this issue. Do you know? I'd also be curious as to what the Pod Save America folks think. Perhaps I missed it, but I don't recall either one has made a similar argument to yours.
And YOU'RE an anonymous person on the Internet who is insisting something is false without providing any evidence whatsoever. There's lots of evidence that has nothing to do with partisan politics, indicating EM and other very technical people manipulated the machines in swing states ... and locking-down the method so it can't be detected. Do your own homework instead of wanting proof, proof, proof. That's such a white thing, I can't even stand it. The proof is already out there. Find it yourself. What you're doing is just as lazy as you're claiming others to be. 🙄 Even Mango Mussolini admitted it in public several times now. You're suffering from cognitive dissonance, so nobody wants to play your game of denial. It's not just a river in Egypt. I wouldn't have you on my team playing these games.
It will take you all of 5 minutes of looking online to see that there are three election integrity groups out there with different pieces of evidence of election fraud. One has a lawsuit in a county in New York right now where a county voted at 80% clip for the democratic senator, but somehow Kamala got zero votes. With Sword affidavits from the citizens in the area saying that is incorrect. Or how about the fact that Trump won every single battle ground state by almost the exact same margin of victory and all within the small percentage margin that doesn’t require hand recount. The statistical odds of that happening are near zero! Statistically speaking that in itself suggests it was stolen in each battle ground state without even digging deeper like they have in that county. Like it or not there was most definitely some election fraud at play, but by the time they figure it out and prove it, it will be too late.
Why the fuck would I help your lazy ass? Don't follow directions very well, do you?
So you're saying that there should be an investigation, so we will know. Yes, I completely agree. And Trump should agree to it since I'm sure he's as honest as Abe.
LOL..thanks for sarcasm..
How would I know what Brian thinks? 😂🤣
https://substack.com/@zevshalev/note/c-127117252?r=5d7c42&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=notes-share-action
Starlink??? Some of us agree with you...but how to come up with a plausible answer??? Musk bragged about it...
All mail in balloting, as Oregon and (I believe) Washington State does for all elections. No voting machines. Those can be hacked, as someone who used to design motherboards once told me.
Actually Project 2025 is pretty clear that they do not intend to let "the evil Dems" ever win again. When Trump alluded to "never voting again" he knew that was part of the plan. My guess is that they will find a way to disrupt the elections (violence in some form) or declare that there has been massive fraud in voter registrations. Whatever the MAGA crowd will swallow. First they will postpone elections, then they will be postponed again, and finally there will be no elections. People will sue and the SCOTUS will do nothing and Congress will also do nothing. The Project 2025 plan was to demolish democracy and they are well on their way. They will trash the planet, bury international relations and help the billionaires get even more control of whatever is left of our government. If Trump doesn't go along, he will "get sick" and disappear and Vance will take over, giving full control to The Heritage Society, Peter Thiel, Leonard Leo, et al. I urge you to read the entirety of Project 2025 and see exactly what's in it. You will recognize much of what has happened since Jan 20 and maybe you won't be so "skeptical" about what could happen. It would be fine for this to be wrong, but if it could even remotely be correct, facing it now is much better than saying later, "gee, why didn't we see this coming?"
Exactly correct on all points.
For people who are unable or unwilling to read Project 2025 in its entirety, try reading the key note headings of "The Final Solution" by Heinrich Himmler which became the playbook for Hitler.
Thanks..
Thank you Jeanette 👏 why is it so hard for people to even read a small portion of project 2025 it’s horrifying I know but damn it’s right in front of us ‼️‼️‼️‼️🚨🚨🚨🚨
I wish I could share your comment all over Substack and FB!
Please feel free to do exactly that. I have a Substack myself (Jeannette LoVetri) @jeanieloveti, but I have been bogged down with work projects for the past two weeks and haven't written recently. I have other past posts on Project 2025. Everyone needs to know what is says.
Google Leonard Leo and read about his connection to voting machines
Nope -- if you're going to make a serious allegation you need to learn how to articulate your case. That's just lazy organizing. You really expect to build a progressive America that way?
At any rate, you didn't address any of my key points, such as how will Democrats expand their coalition enough to win a Senate majority. As long as folks fixate on conspiracy theories, that keeps us from doing the hard work of building stronger coalitions.
Are you afraid of learning on your own? Whether or not you agree with the suggestions below, why not stay open-minded and check it out? By doing so, you will be better equipped to respond with integrity guided by intelligence.
Get back to me when you’ve schooled yourself about Leonard. I’m not here to answer your questions
Could that be because you don't actually have any answers about how to build a durable Democratic majority? And if you don't, then how are you useful to the movement besides being a concern troll who cultivates passive cynicism?
I would think that the Republicans would want to populate progressive websites with concern trolls who distracted from movement-building discussions.
The fact is we are tired of debating the beta fan boy club while proof is being established. The machines were tampered with, and in order to have a free and fair election moving forward this must be rectified. If you take issue with this you’re the problem.
It's good you have the answer. Why don't you run for office so you can tell the leaders of the Democratic party about your brilliant solutions?
Well, these things that happened and are happening are not conspiracy ideas. However, we do need a better game plan or better messaging. Or both.
That isn't what this is about & we can't let our hands be tied by people saying we're doing what we accuse them of & all that crap. Voter suppression IS very much being continued & escalated. None of the Big Lie has stopped. It would be stupid to disregard the possibility of the National Guard enforcing one of these insane orders. We can already see local law enforcement being pressured. We have to stop underestimating what this regime wil do to seize all power, that's why we are here. We have to chew gum & walk at the same time, both block unlawful actions AND build a strong government, of, by, & for the people.
You do realize that it's possible for an election to be secure one cycle and compromised the next, right? It's a weak minded stance to compare our legitimate concerns to the Mike Lindell nonsense in 2020. We actually have real evidence, but no one wants to speak up about it because they're afraid of being compared to the election deniers in 2020. Which is exactly what you just did.
Try looking into what's out there at electiontruthalliance.org before dismissing what we're saying.
Blind statements make you look dumb.
https://open.substack.com/pub/electiontruthalliance/p/breaking-election-forensics-expert?r=2x5fj&utm_medium=ios
GEESH THAT'S SCARY!!! So...there you have it..The BIG possibilty in Pennsylvania...that there really was corrupt findings in this election...and we didn't STORM the Capitol
https://open.substack.com/pub/newsom2028/p/how-putin-rigged-the-2024-election?r=2x5fj&utm_medium=ios
How blind can you be? Go to the website of Election Truth Alliance! Verifiable proof that it's statically impossible for ALL 7 swing states to have voted red! And, all the counts were just under the threshold of instigating a re-count of the votes! Those statistics were sent to Congress by independent analysts along with the justifications of their independent research! As in any scientific context, to prove your theory, the facts put forth must be able to be replicated by others...this has already been done and proven! The election algorithms were changed beyond a shadow of a doubt. Wake up! Your post has the distinctive ring of either a pollyanna or a person with their head in the sand!
Did you see these?
https://thiswillhold.substack.com/p/she-won-they-didnt-just-change-the
https://thiswillhold.substack.com/p/she-won-part-ii-seven-judges-direct
https://thiswillhold.substack.com/p/she-won-part-iii-the-devil-is-in
Yes, I read the first one and it was very telling.
https://substack.com/@zevshalev/note/c-127117252?r=5d7c42&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=notes-share-action
If they are not removed quickly, the tRumplstiltskins will be bombing the U.S.A. Military suppression
This is part 1 in the series. Long read but stick with it. It will infuriate you - be sure to read parts 2&3:
https://open.substack.com/pub/thiswillhold/p/she-won-they-didnt-just-change-the?r=s3q9k&utm_medium=ios
I fear you are correct.
Esper and Mattis would have never done this. That’s why they were fired…
I agree with this and it is terrifying. The only part I don’t agree with is that “Trump is thinking several steps ahead.” Trump is insane and has dementia so he can’t think of strategies. But he is surrounded by evil people who develop the plans. He is the hate filled puppet who carries them out.
I agree! Al Greene (D TX) has articles of impeachment in front of the House right now! PLEASE write your Congresspeople to IMPEACH and REMOVE this time! (and then JAIL!
They vote toward the end of this month I believe!
DEAD in the water unless Congressional Republicans extract their cranium from their rectal cavity. UNLIKELY.
I agree that Trump doesn’t think ahead, he has a 2025 bunch to do that for him and they’re only too happy to oblige
Exactly...and they are smarter,...but still can NOT tell the truth..or care about We, the People
I wholeheartedly agree with you. These are exactly my thoughts. trump is too stupid and too far gone to be able to think of any of this. The fascists surrounding him worked on this evil plan for two decades. trump is the maniputable idiot who just popped up on time.
@Carolyn Brackett: This is my comment (above) I almost shut down when I hear about trump being strategic! He is a hot mess as far as clear thinking goes. LOVE "hate-filled puppet who carries them out"
Exactly my thought when Mr. Cohen wrote that! BUNKERBOY the man-child is UNABLE to think anymore. It is just a black-hearted puppet as it's always been.
Felon47 may not be thinking linearly, but with the shotgun/AR-15 approach, democracy is being mortally wounded.
They very well have seized voting machine by way of Elon Muck changing the software and using Starlink to access those voting machine. It is likely the only way that tRump won all 7 swing states.
I agree! Al Greene (D TX) has articles of impeachment in front of the House right now! PLEASE write your Congresspeople to IMPEACH and REMOVE this time! (and then JAIL!
They vote toward the end of this month I believe!
What is the punishment for tyranny and treason in the USA?
Not sure about tyranny but treason was a hanging offense! OR maybe we should take Mike Johnson's cue and tar and feather? What a disgusting thing to say about anyone! I agree with Terry Moran - they are all haters!
Yes. If The January 6th Insurrection occurred in the 1700s or 1800s, Bunkerboy would've been swinging on January 7th! I'm glad at least my friends here recognize that!!!
And should've been....
PLEASE!
I believe that’s strong possibility and that’s why I believe Brian and Arron and Ben and Tim and Sarah really need to blow the whistle on this aspect and let the other distractions be more or less ignored. We have to educate millions and millions by the time Steven Millar and company roll out their ultimate plans to completely control the country having eliminated the electoral system.
By what mechanism could the Trumpists eliminate the "electoral system" when it is largely controlled by state and local governments?
martial law
Exactly my thought...it's the only thing that makes sense after what muck bragged about..
That and impeached President elon BUYING votes both unethically AND illegally.
Then why does the exit polling align with the election results?
In some places it did align but in swing states there were problems. Like in really small town that had 781 registered voters and 1225 people voted. This happened in Pennsylvania. And statistically can you really say the tRump is so popular that he won all the swing states and still didn’t get 50% of the votes. And Elon bragged and tRump loots way too smug.
It actually didn't, in swing states anyway and, after bomb threats allowed access to polling places, there were trump votes with NOBODY voted down ballot, HIGHLY suspicious. Nevertheless, there were ZERO attempts at recounts so it us all speculative, and Democrats conceded with alacrity. THAT is why, although I will vote blue IF there are elections, I will lend $0 to the effort. I contributed WAY more than ever before for ZERO results or satisfaction and, until the Social Security Guarantee Act is at least INTRODUCED, I will hang onto my cash. BOTH parties have dropped the ball on average Americans!
Coup
The only thing I disagree with is that it’s Trump who’s the one thinking several steps ahead.
I agree, I don't think Drumpf is sharp enough or smart enough to think that far ahead
Its the treasonous sycophants behind him. We need to stop these people before we have no Country to save
Looks like several of us on this message board agree about that. I feel like it's time to stop talking about the old demented man. He only has the power to go to wrestling matches, put big flag poles up, clap his hands at a parade.
I can’t believe how many foolish people voted 🗳️ for Drumpf in our most recent election 🗳️…obviously, they either didn’t care what would happen to OUR country ❤️🤍💙, the USA 🇺🇸 …or they were too lazy to 🗳️ vote, or couldn’t for some reason 😢😭
Think Musk interference with voting machines in swing states. That was what destroyed democracy.
I've heard this too! In fact a math guy showed the numbers and said it was impossible for it to have happened the way it did. Also don't forget about all the military and black folks who's ballots got thrown out for Republican reasons! My guess is he didn't really win!
Palantir, Eaton, Starlink, all interconnected to dark maga billionaires
In the 2020 elections we saw Republicans spread all kinds of wild conspiracy theories about how Trump really won the elections. What makes your allegations about the 2024 elections more reality based?
In other words, what tangible evidence do you have that Musk had the ability to interfere with voting machines in swing states -- including those controlled by Democrats?
Do the research. It's plausible. Trump even acknowledged as much in Pennsylvania. Why not other swing states? It is ALSO plausible he won, although it's far more likely Democratic votes were nullified that they just didn't turn out...STILL, there is an enormous potential for misogyny and racism to have caused that...So, more questions than answers...
https://substack.com/@zevshalev/note/c-127117252?r=5d7c42&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=notes-share-action
I agree! Al Greene (D TX) has articles of impeachment in front of the House right now! PLEASE write your Congresspeople to IMPEACH and REMOVE this time! (and then JAIL!
They vote toward the end of this month I believe!
Right. They also cheated though.
By deploying the military within the US and against US citizens, Trump is no longer to be known as the Leader of the Free World. Actions have consequences. We should let Trump know that Mark Carney has now taken his place in that regard.
trump is a traitor. Period. He belongs in prison. I'm surprised no one has, as he has been known to say, "taken him out."
Absolutely, Joan. When a so-called leader turns the military inward, he forfeits any claim to global moral authority. The world is watching, and some, like Carney, are already leading by example.
I agree! Al Greene (D TX) has articles of impeachment in front of the House right now! PLEASE write your Congresspeople to IMPEACH and REMOVE this time! (and then JAIL!
They vote toward the end of this month I believe!
🧓👵
A Call to My Fellow Grandparents: Share the Truth – Defend Our Families and Democracy
On June 14, 2025, Americans from all walks of life took part in the No Kings protest—a peaceful, powerful stand against a disturbing trend: ICE’s public arrests of migrants and now even Democratic leaders.
Our families are watching this unfold. Our grandchildren are asking questions. And we must answer them with the truth.
What’s happening isn’t just a policy shift—it’s a full-scale campaign of fear, driven by media silence and propaganda. Asylum claims are being dropped with little notice, not because they’re invalid, but to make way for swift deportations. Migrants are being arrested at courthouses, schools, and hospitals—and now, so are the public servants who stand up for them.
📣 Who Has Been Detained? Recent Democratic Leaders Arrested by ICE
Name
Title
Date & Location
What Happened
Sen. Alex Padilla (D–CA)
U.S. Senator
June 12 – Los Angeles
Arrested at a press event after identifying himself; video contradicts ICE’s claim he resisted.
Brad Lander
NYC Comptroller & Mayoral Candidate
June 17 – Manhattan
Handcuffed at immigration court while supporting a migrant family.
Mayor Ras Baraka
Newark, NJ
May 9 – ICE facility
Detained for participating in a peaceful protest; released same day.
Rep. LaMonica McIver (D–NJ)
U.S. Representative
May 9–19 – Newark
Charged with “interference”; remains under federal review.
Judge Hannah Dugan
Milwaukee County
April 25 – Courthouse
Accused of “obstruction” for intervening in an ICE arrest.
David Huerta
SEIU Labor Leader
June 6 – LA Raid
Detained while protecting undocumented workers; released on bond June 9.
Each of these arrests has been minimized or spun by mainstream outlets—and sensationalized or outright misrepresented on Fox News.
📺 What Fox News Is Saying – And What the Facts Say
On The Ingraham Angle, Fox hosts claimed a “400% surge in assaults” on ICE agents—a number not verified by any independent law enforcement source.
The Faulkner Focus portrayed June’s protests as “coordinated leftist riots,” when outlets like The Guardian and Reuters confirmed they were overwhelmingly peaceful, attended by grandparents, veterans, and clergy.
Senator Padilla’s arrest was falsely reported as a refusal to comply, despite video footage proving he clearly identified himself.
🧓👵 What We Grandparents Can Do:
Speak out. Post the truth on Facebook. Add your voice to local forums and family chats.
Share trusted journalism—from The Guardian, Time, Reuters, and MSNBC. These outlets are doing the legwork that many corporate-owned media won’t.
Educate across generations. Let your grandchildren know why these protests matter. Help them understand how propaganda works—and how facts feel different.
Support independent media—from the Meidas Touch Network, The Bulwark, The Contrarian, The Warning by Steve Schmidt, Lincoln Square, Brian Tyler Cohen, Jim Acosta, Katie Phang, Joe Walsh, Adam Kinzinger, Terry Moran, Aaron and Lev Parnas, Aaron Rupar, among others. Repost. Subscribe. Comment. Donate when you can. We need strong, independent press now more than ever.
We’ve seen enough to know what happens when good people stay silent. On June 14, we showed up. Let’s keep showing up—in our homes, online, and in our communities.
Let’s be the generation that still knows how to use our voices—with truth, heart, and courage.
With love and determination,
✍🏼 Clarissa Sr.
American Grandma 🇺🇸
🔗 Sources to Share:
https://time.com/7295823/elected-officials-arrests-confrontations-immigration-protests
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/jun/19/new-york-mayoral-candidate-brad-lander-interview
https://www.thedailybeast.com/video-disproves-ice-barbie-kristi-noems-claim-her-goons-didnt-know-who-padilla-was
https://nypost.com/2025/06/18/us-news/pair-of-dems-ice-d-out-of-immigration-court-where-brad-lander-cuffed
I agree! Al Greene (D TX) has articles of impeachment in front of the House right now! PLEASE write your Congresspeople to IMPEACH and REMOVE this time! (and then JAIL!
They vote toward the end of this month I believe!
If people are scrolling through these comments they'll see what you said the first time.
Or one of the ten other times of spamming the thread.
Christopher Miller authored the defense chapter in Project 2025, reflecting his influence in conservative defense policy. On January 6, 2021, as Acting Secretary of Defense, he was responsible for approving the National Guard deployment, though the process was delayed, leading to controversy. This analysis reflects the complexity of Miller’s roles, acknowledging the need for further investigation into the events of January 6 and the implications of Project 2025’s policy recommendations.
I don’t think djt has the brains to think three steps ahead. Others are doing this plotting and the 🤡 just says, “duh…yeah okay. Be sure to give me credit for it. Thank you for your attention to this matter.”
There are no more rules it seems. Terrifying
I agree! Al Greene (D TX) has articles of impeachment in front of the House right now! PLEASE write your Congresspeople to IMPEACH and REMOVE this time! (and then JAIL!
They vote toward the end of this month I believe!
We need MAGA and GOP on our side. This is not a democrat vs republican issue. Do Americans want to go down history as a failed democracy. We have many problems , but without a democracy we have zero chance to fix any of them!
And… let me get this straight, you think MAGA and the GOP would EVER go against Trump? You are either very very naive or just dumb.
No need to be nasty. I am just trying to say that we are in this as AMERICAN.
We are not all in this as Americans. Anyone who is still MAGA 100% supports this fascist movement. Those very people have soon they will fight against us if we resist. They’re not our allies.
I agree! Al Greene (D TX) has articles of impeachment in front of the House right now! PLEASE write your Congresspeople to IMPEACH and REMOVE this time! (and then JAIL!
They vote toward the end of this month I believe!
Colleen, I'd like to think you mean well, but you've now posted this about 15 times in this thread, and that constitutes spamming. Please stop, before you get reported for this misbehaviour.
Hi PlasticFish, Thank you for observing that I mean well, because I do. I am new to substack and therefor don't know how to use it should I say correctly? I appreciate your advise. I'm going to try to talk with substack help to find out how I get a message to someone who has posted in a thread without as you say being spammy. Thank you.
Oh - this does sound like a Trump and cronies plan. Thank you BTC for placing this in black and white print.
I would like to see us quit giving tRump so much credit for anything. He is old, senile and ignorant as to what is actually going on all around him in the White House. He is given a script that let´s him go off on his tangents, while the real culprits (Miller, Vought, Vance and the rest of the idiot cabinet members) are doing all the bad things behind the curtain. He was not in signalchat, he is not in most of the meetings as they keep him busy golfing or eating at McDonald´s. UGH
If Trump and Vance are not removed from power, there will not be an election in 2026 or 2028. I repeat, there will not be an election in 2026 or 2028. Welcome to Putin's America.
Sadly, that has been my fear and explains Congressional Republicans ABDICATING their responsibility. They've been told not to worry; the fix is in. Hopefully, states will be vigilant but there are many more red ones than blue ones...Patriotism is DEAD on the right. It's all about CULT CONTROL.
You nailed it, when loyalty to party overtakes loyalty to country, democracy gasps for air. It’s not left vs. right anymore, it’s freedom vs. control. We need patriots with backbone, not followers on a leash.