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H2O Man

(78,815 posts)
Sat Jan 31, 2026, 02:36 PM 16 hrs ago

Another Day

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Thanks, Neil. Now, before today's announcements, rather than asking you to stand during the Star Strangled Banner, please raise a fist for Psalm 109:8 ….

“May his days be few; may another take his place of leadeship.”

This is an ugly, brutal time in our country. We all could list a number of horrible things that the felon & co are unleashing in their attack on the Constitution and human decency. We are in the lines of Yeats' famous poem, where things are falling apart, as the center cannot hold, unleashing anarchy upon society.

When the outside world is spinning out of control, a Clan Mother once told me, go inside of yourself. That doesn't mean be afraid and totally withdraw. It means to take the time to be centered, to find balance. For it is when we are centered and balanced that we can put forth our best efforts to calm the outside storm.

When Jack Smith recently testified to the congressional committee, he quoted one of the felon's threats to his enemies: “If you come after me, I'll come after you.” No need to read between the lines. If he thinks an individual poses a problem, the felon will try to damage and destroy them. I've seen that, you've seen that. And what we are seeing now is the felon recognizing the country is turning against him, thus his attempt to damage and destroy the country.

An injured beast is a dangerous beast. I can say with 100% certainty that a hurt boxer is at their most dangerous. I had to be really careful in knocking them out if they were hurt and conscious. I needed to be centered, balanced, and absolutely calm to safely inflict the damage required to end the fight. So believe me when I say that at this time, we need to be centered, balanced, and kind of calm now, so that we can limit injury as we devastate our opposition.

We should be exercising our Amendment 1 rights. Call, write, and/or e-mail every elected representative from your state in DC. Attend rallies and public protests. Be centered, so that the emotional realities of the maga cult can not push or pull you off balance. Be both brave, and fully aware of your surroundings, including the others on the scene.

Stay informed, by way of the “news,” however you access it. Take care not to overload on it, though. I have a couple associates who, due to the very cold weather, have been staying inside for weeks, rarely leaving their homes. They have come to recognize that a bad news overload takes a toll. I recommend getting together in small groups and doing things like contacting representatives and making posters for rallies. Listen to music like Neil or Bruce or the Beatles.

We are in a tough battle. Despite the felon and his administration's constant attempts to up the ante with shrill threats and gross violence, we are actually in the best position we have been in since the felon again took office. This is the result of dedicated work by a large number of people, from the grass roots to offices in the House and Senate.

I will end with a question. Does anyone know if the new documentary on the first lady is what Alex was forced to watch – eyes taped open – in “A Clockwork Orange”?
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Another Day (Original Post) H2O Man 16 hrs ago OP
The Ludovico Technique Kid Berwyn 16 hrs ago #1
Exactly. H2O Man 15 hrs ago #4
Best position? Saoirse9 15 hrs ago #2
Great question! H2O Man 14 hrs ago #5
okay Saoirse9 12 hrs ago #8
Another thing ..... H2O Man 8 hrs ago #10
THIS malaise 15 hrs ago #3
Thank you! H2O Man 14 hrs ago #6
The turn out isimpressive malaise 14 hrs ago #7
It is! H2O Man 8 hrs ago #9

Kid Berwyn

(23,529 posts)
1. The Ludovico Technique
Sat Jan 31, 2026, 02:47 PM
16 hrs ago


"Viddy well, little Alex. Viddy well."

Donald John Trump is a superweapon of monstrous proportions.

Putin worked to install Trump -- and discussed in secret, private one-on-one conversations over the past decade -- for reasons that are now all too clear:

1.) to facilitate money laundering and looting of Russia's national wealth for his and his fellow plutocrats and oligarchs, and

2.) to divide the United States and sow chaos, stir real and imagined hatreds over "race," civil rights and equal rights in order to ferment domestic unrest and eventual civil war, and

3.) to destroy the NATO alliance in order to facilitate the reconquest of the Warsaw Pact nations' territories and the general overthrow of European democracy now and global democracy later.

Perhaps Bari Weiss or some other distinguished intellect from CIABCNNBCBSFauxnoyz can find time to file a report on the success of Putin's superweapon, that is if they're not too busy wearing out kneepads for, or bending elbows with, the world's plutocrats and oligarchs.

H2O Man

(78,815 posts)
4. Exactly.
Sat Jan 31, 2026, 04:16 PM
15 hrs ago

Intelligence officers are highly trained to be able to identify specific character traits they can exploit. Donald Barr with Epstein. Putin with the felon.

Saoirse9

(3,936 posts)
2. Best position?
Sat Jan 31, 2026, 04:06 PM
15 hrs ago
We are in a tough battle. Despite the felon and his administration's constant attempts to up the ante with shrill threats and gross violence, we are actually in the best position we have been in since the felon again took office. This is the result of dedicated work by a large number of people, from the grass roots to offices in the House and Senate.


I would love to hear your explanation of our current position. From where I sit it's really hard to even see what position we are in.

I have noticed though, that people who show up numerous times in the Epstein files are in positions in trump's administration. Almost like the entire cabinet and people in positions of power are all related to epstein somehow.

H2O Man

(78,815 posts)
5. Great question!
Sat Jan 31, 2026, 04:59 PM
14 hrs ago

Of course, I expect no less. And this is important ..... an example of Rubin's telling me that for democracy to work, to obtain a civil society, as individuals we have the duty to question every statement of fact on important issues.

For a wide variety of reasons, the second killing of a person merely exercising their constitutional rights has had a significant impact upon the nation's perception of this mis-administration. Thus, we have seen even cowardly republicans saying the White House's initial reaction, describing the victim as intent upon the mass murder of federal agents, etc, was an ugly lie.

While I rarely put stock in polls, some have indicated that the felon's popularity is continuing to drop. It is tiny drip after drop, but it is indeed significant.

We are hours away from next month. In theory, Mr. Smith's second report will become public in February. Of course, the DOJ has filed to keep it sealed. While possible Cannon will agree, this will be rapidly overturned. Obviously, some of the documents are far too secret to be released, yet there is the tape of the felon showing one of these to a group of fiends. He notes he no longer has the authority to be showing them to anyone.

Add the likely further testimony of Mr. Smith at the end of the month, or early March. I have said many times, with 100% accuracy, that the image of Jack Smith haunts the felon. It's funny, watching Mr. Smith talk, his otherworldlyness reminds me of talking with Daniel Berrigan decades ago. Now, Daniel went by the bible, and at times broke the law. Mr. Smith goes by the Constitution and the rule of law, seeking to enforce the law. But both have the air of a prophet of old, haunting criminal "leaders."

Three million document from the Epstein Pedo Files were released yesterday. I do not think the DOJ is acting in good faith. Now, another friend asked me why we are not seeing intelligence files among them? I said that much of what we are seeing are "raw intelligence." There is a need for people in DC and on podcasts to explain this, because most people are like my friend, with no background in the sport of intelligence. Reminds me of the days of the Plame scandal.

Next let's consider that vile, convicted sex offender Maxwell. She recently communicated through her lawyer that she is thinking about going public about the approximately 20 to 25 others who the DOJ made deals with back with Epstein's Florida slap on the wrist case. She thinks that if they get off, it's only fair she get that same deal she thought she had twenty years ago. The thing I want you to keep in mind is that she isn't the only one who knows their names. Yet it puts the felon in a bad spot, with only two bad options: pardon her to keep her quiet, or ignore the risk of her really opening up.

I can list more, and likely will do so later today or tonight.

Saoirse9

(3,936 posts)
8. okay
Sat Jan 31, 2026, 07:26 PM
12 hrs ago

I hope the felon doesn't manage to stop the files release.

If you are optimistic I'll take it.

H2O Man

(78,815 posts)
10. Another thing .....
Sat Jan 31, 2026, 10:55 PM
8 hrs ago

There are growing tensions within the administration, with two groups in particular pointing fingers at the other. We saw the tiny man shifted away from the authority he had. It is true that his replacement is a turd, though. No one else would work for the felon, of course, so there aren't good options.

Also, a growing number of right wing/maga podcasts are turning on the felon. Some, like Joe Rogan, for the ICE bit, others because of the Epstein Pedo Files. Many maga members do not like one Middle Eastern country in particular. They are learning that the five billionaires that funded Epstein's career were all tied too that country's intelligence services. And that this is why the DOJ under bush/CHENEY gave him the limp slap on the wrist.

Note that I mentioned much of the three million files are "raw." And that the Miami Beach police files, which are complete, not raw, are missing. And so are those of the Virgin Islands prosecutor that was going after the money laundering. She was fired about 24 hours after filing her case. Those are, by definition, the files that we need released.

malaise

(293,871 posts)
3. THIS
Sat Jan 31, 2026, 04:09 PM
15 hrs ago

So believe me when I say that at this time, we need to be centered, balanced, and kind of calm now, so that we can limit injury as we devastate our opposition.

Rec

H2O Man

(78,815 posts)
6. Thank you!
Sat Jan 31, 2026, 05:05 PM
14 hrs ago

We know -- beyond any doubt -- that the administration has been counting on a violent response to ICE. But they are frustrated, as the only violence has been on ICE's part. So the administration will keep trying to up the ante. It's not limited to threatening Cuba and Iran. It is threatening the citizens of this country.

As cold as it is outside, it is great to see so many people coming out to rallies. And there has been powerful art, including Bruce's song. I will not be surprised to hear "Keep Your Eyes on the Prize" at the next rally I attend. Because my singing is so bad, I'm confident that others will join in so no human being is subjected to my singing.

H2O Man

(78,815 posts)
9. It is!
Sat Jan 31, 2026, 10:43 PM
8 hrs ago

I'm thinking you might like this:

'l never feel anger because it causes frustration, and when you're frustrated you can't think like you would if you were cool and calm. You can't get excited and panic or get angry, you have to stay cool and calm in order to think better.'
- Muhammad AIi

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