very worried about how Trump gave Musk access to Treasury Data Vault and Musk then gave about 6 of his young engineers 19-24 yr olds access to all our data with NO vetting for national security or following any rules. Under what authority did this happen? So some 20 year old employee of Musk now owns all the personal data in my Social Security and Medicare Files? Someone HAS to stop this. It is a $6 Trillion system.. so how does an unvetted 20 yr old IT geek get into my data? This has to be criminal and who is going to oversee what they are doing . Trump wants no oversight.
We dont have time for lawsuits. WE need Congress to take IMMEDIATE action. THis CANT HAVE happened. IT CANT be OK. IT HAS TO BE STOPPED IMMEDIATELY. TRUMP IS NOT A DICTATOR. THE GOP CONGRESS IS LETTING HIM BE. HOW IS THIS HAPPENING?
Write to your senators. I reached out to mine today for first time ever. Volunteered for ones re-election campaign as rumor is that the bat-sh*t crazy Marjorie Taylor Greene is going to run for his seat.
We do have the time, but urgency is in order, and it is excellent strategy. Below is a post that includes litigation as part of a list of strategies that must be done now. Please consider it. I've heard the reference to litigation from other sources as well. I am not a lawyer but with my small experience with litigation relevant to real estate it occurred to me as well that litigation from our state Attorney Generals and Governors should be initiated across the country. My Governor here in MA today reported Trump has crossed the line and she is going to make 'trouble' -- My Governor was our Attorney General, and she has made trouble for Trump before. She's been quiet but today the tiger awakened. That story can be found in The Boston Globe or online. Attaching the BlueSky post listing strategy below.
I read a BlueSky post yesterday that provided a short list of actions that must be done now with a sense of urgency. If you link there is a thread (posted below) where the author convincingly argues against those in red states who feel defeated as if they will not be heard. The author's argument is get involved and push for these strategies no matter the audience if you are their constituent.
Slightly more than half the American voters agreed that criminal is what they want.. burn it all down. Iam angry at every last one of them. FAFO! is one thing but we all have to suffer. I just hope it can be stopped before toow much damage is done.
Not only do they now have all our personal information about our tax returns, our Social Security, Medicare and everything about our earnings and lives, and most troubling for me is if you file your taxes electronically and get your refund via direct deposit, they now have all our individual bank account routing and account numbers. This just may be the biggest heist in all of history. I am terrified.
The joke is on my generation collecting social security in our seventies having worked hard all of our lives most since early teens; lost a generation of or peers to the Viet Nam War; fought for the rights of women; fought for the right to have an abortion; first generation allowed to vote at age 21; marched for civil rights; marched to protest the war in Viet Nam; lived as woman with no rights having been born to mothers who had less; took care of and respected our elders; cared for our parents at the end of their lives; cared for our children; lived honest hard working lives as did our parents who battled the war that has given everyone in the world freedom from fascism; made it to the moon without an IPHONE; and at the end of our lives hated and despised by everyone; and given the moniker boomer. What a joke! And today some kid who likely cannot sign their own name for the art of cursive writing is dead; and likely has no code of ethics for that is dead today as well; has all my personally identifiable information or maybe it is in a spilled over box of paperwork on the floor of some basement being slept on by a rat. What a joke. You're welcome!
He took the documents. He will take the money. Money seeks Power = MUSK and the Powerful seek Money = TRUMP. They are peas in a pod. Two master class con men with the keys to the vault. DOGE INDEED!
Jim, i am Canadian and interested in the tariff issue. We are pretty angry up here. I realize this is a negotiation tactic but what are the underlaying purposes? Is it even more sinister? I can’t believe we are here. Would NATO step in if we are attacked? The EU? I’m reading that many Americans are with us.
This Californian is Pro Canada. I am also hoping we can get this fixed. So much chaos and so many creepy and scary powerful people in charge in our government now.
I'll stand in front of a u.s. tank trying to cross into Canada in Washington State.
Thank you Jeannie. I’m pro CA too 😎🇨🇦. Seriously though there will be significant super power shifts in the northern hemisphere I expect. Elon Musk (creepy)and the billionaires… I’ll be next to you in front of the tank too! Thanks for you supportive words 💕
I assume most people here are with the wonderful people of Canada! Just heard the tariffs' nightmare has been postponed for 30 days. What Trump said about becoming the 51st state of US won't likely happen. He is a bully at heart -- though he might take Panama Canal by force.
NATO would be obliged to defend you if America attacks. And most of us here honestly hope you win the Tariff War as well as any ensuing conflicts with our country. I'll surrender!!
Trump is our POTUS and Musk is a private citizen. Our country is today governed not by our Constitution, but by a crime organization put together by the head of a crime family who is directed by monsters and criminals who authored Project 2025. Trump is mentally ill and deranged. To try and figure him out is a waste of time other than he is pure evil.
In America some 15 years ago corporations lobbied and gained (literally without anyone noticing) the rights afforded a private citizen. Our corporations have equal rights with our private citizens. They pay little to nothing in taxes and they want power.
Our country was in my view taken is being overtaken by a HOSTILE TAKEOVER which is how corporations seize and conquer other corporations. Musk is the King of the Hostile Takeover (example Twitter) and he is a brutal employer. You may want to view us as a country subjected to a Hostile Takeover.
And the future does not shine brightly for us given Musk's history of tearing down and destroying what he takes over (example Twitter). Musk's wealth is not earned it was given to him by the American taxpayer in government grants. And a deeper look reveals he has not handled the grant money so brilliantly either. Another abusive narcissistic loser as is Trump.
Today, as Biden said the oligarchs have risen. It is true, and we are now experiencing chaos and shutdowns and no services. We are ruled by corporations and in the end become a corporation, and our employer is brutal. While the democratic party "rests up" on a break. They fiddle while Rome burns. All hell is broken out here.
And you may want to view the bluster coming from Trump to make other countries part of America as serious threat to take what is yours by HOSTILE TAKEOVER. None of what is happening represents us the people of this country. Albeit a bit over half voted for Trump and we had a large number of voters here who just sat it out. Many in protest over Gaza, which is ironic in that Trump has no plans to help the people in Gaza. He wants all them moved out of the territory that he views as excellent real estate to support the building of a resort.
Thank you Jim. I followed you on CNN and I've subscribed to Substack to follow you again. Thank you for being a journalist with integrity. We need you more than ever.
So are we Joan and we live here! But we are figuring out the extent in what to respond to the craziness. It will keep going, it's not going away so like the rest of us try not to use up your emotions reacting. I feel terrible that this is happening to any other cou try. UGH. We are constantly contacting our elected officials and looking for the next action we can perform.
This was so great! Thank you for doing it. Let Duke in next time. I appreciate having a trustworthy, calm way to get the news.
Every show should have a pet!
very worried about how Trump gave Musk access to Treasury Data Vault and Musk then gave about 6 of his young engineers 19-24 yr olds access to all our data with NO vetting for national security or following any rules. Under what authority did this happen? So some 20 year old employee of Musk now owns all the personal data in my Social Security and Medicare Files? Someone HAS to stop this. It is a $6 Trillion system.. so how does an unvetted 20 yr old IT geek get into my data? This has to be criminal and who is going to oversee what they are doing . Trump wants no oversight.
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/us/elon-musks-young-team-takes-over-6-trillion-u-s-payment-system-engineers-as-young-as-19-now-handle-critical-financial-operations-is-social-security-and-medicare-at-risk/articleshow/117895074.cms
When do the class action lawsuits start! That’s what needs to happen.
We dont have time for lawsuits. WE need Congress to take IMMEDIATE action. THis CANT HAVE happened. IT CANT be OK. IT HAS TO BE STOPPED IMMEDIATELY. TRUMP IS NOT A DICTATOR. THE GOP CONGRESS IS LETTING HIM BE. HOW IS THIS HAPPENING?
Write to your senators. I reached out to mine today for first time ever. Volunteered for ones re-election campaign as rumor is that the bat-sh*t crazy Marjorie Taylor Greene is going to run for his seat.
I agree - email and call your senators. I emailed for the first time this weekend and called today. I plan to do this multiple times a week.
We do have the time, but urgency is in order, and it is excellent strategy. Below is a post that includes litigation as part of a list of strategies that must be done now. Please consider it. I've heard the reference to litigation from other sources as well. I am not a lawyer but with my small experience with litigation relevant to real estate it occurred to me as well that litigation from our state Attorney Generals and Governors should be initiated across the country. My Governor here in MA today reported Trump has crossed the line and she is going to make 'trouble' -- My Governor was our Attorney General, and she has made trouble for Trump before. She's been quiet but today the tiger awakened. That story can be found in The Boston Globe or online. Attaching the BlueSky post listing strategy below.
https://bsky.app/profile/asharangappa.bsky.social/post/3lh4whpsczc2b
I read a BlueSky post yesterday that provided a short list of actions that must be done now with a sense of urgency. If you link there is a thread (posted below) where the author convincingly argues against those in red states who feel defeated as if they will not be heard. The author's argument is get involved and push for these strategies no matter the audience if you are their constituent.
________________________________
https://bsky.app/profile/asharangappa.bsky.social/post/3lh4whpsczc2b
It is possibly the largest data breach in history.
It's so nuts, it's hard to believe. Sounds criminal!
Slightly more than half the American voters agreed that criminal is what they want.. burn it all down. Iam angry at every last one of them. FAFO! is one thing but we all have to suffer. I just hope it can be stopped before toow much damage is done.
Not only do they now have all our personal information about our tax returns, our Social Security, Medicare and everything about our earnings and lives, and most troubling for me is if you file your taxes electronically and get your refund via direct deposit, they now have all our individual bank account routing and account numbers. This just may be the biggest heist in all of history. I am terrified.
The joke is on my generation collecting social security in our seventies having worked hard all of our lives most since early teens; lost a generation of or peers to the Viet Nam War; fought for the rights of women; fought for the right to have an abortion; first generation allowed to vote at age 21; marched for civil rights; marched to protest the war in Viet Nam; lived as woman with no rights having been born to mothers who had less; took care of and respected our elders; cared for our parents at the end of their lives; cared for our children; lived honest hard working lives as did our parents who battled the war that has given everyone in the world freedom from fascism; made it to the moon without an IPHONE; and at the end of our lives hated and despised by everyone; and given the moniker boomer. What a joke! And today some kid who likely cannot sign their own name for the art of cursive writing is dead; and likely has no code of ethics for that is dead today as well; has all my personally identifiable information or maybe it is in a spilled over box of paperwork on the floor of some basement being slept on by a rat. What a joke. You're welcome!
He took the documents. He will take the money. Money seeks Power = MUSK and the Powerful seek Money = TRUMP. They are peas in a pod. Two master class con men with the keys to the vault. DOGE INDEED!
Great broadcast! I look forward to more.
Dose of everyday sanity. Grateful!
We need a Mr. Rogers voice in these times, and you offer that with grace and courage.
Jim, i am Canadian and interested in the tariff issue. We are pretty angry up here. I realize this is a negotiation tactic but what are the underlaying purposes? Is it even more sinister? I can’t believe we are here. Would NATO step in if we are attacked? The EU? I’m reading that many Americans are with us.
A lot of Americans are with you. We should coordinate action. What could be done from both sides of the border to be effective?
I’m not sure Brad. We can flank from the north, CA OR WA from the west… just kidding people! But thank you for your kind words Brad ❤️🇨🇦
This Californian is Pro Canada. I am also hoping we can get this fixed. So much chaos and so many creepy and scary powerful people in charge in our government now.
I'll stand in front of a u.s. tank trying to cross into Canada in Washington State.
Thank you Jeannie. I’m pro CA too 😎🇨🇦. Seriously though there will be significant super power shifts in the northern hemisphere I expect. Elon Musk (creepy)and the billionaires… I’ll be next to you in front of the tank too! Thanks for you supportive words 💕
Millions of Americans are with you, Beverly. I've put up Canadian and Mexican flags in my front yard, because we stand in solidarity with you!
Wow! Thanks! You know we have always been with you too!
We know that! And my husband and I have loved Canada since we spent our honeymoon in Nova Scotia. We're with you! 🇨🇦🇺🇸
I assume most people here are with the wonderful people of Canada! Just heard the tariffs' nightmare has been postponed for 30 days. What Trump said about becoming the 51st state of US won't likely happen. He is a bully at heart -- though he might take Panama Canal by force.
NEVER DOUBT AMERICANS ARE WITH CANADA!
Except for the cult AKA MAGA , we are 100% with you.
NATO would be obliged to defend you if America attacks. And most of us here honestly hope you win the Tariff War as well as any ensuing conflicts with our country. I'll surrender!!
Trump is our POTUS and Musk is a private citizen. Our country is today governed not by our Constitution, but by a crime organization put together by the head of a crime family who is directed by monsters and criminals who authored Project 2025. Trump is mentally ill and deranged. To try and figure him out is a waste of time other than he is pure evil.
In America some 15 years ago corporations lobbied and gained (literally without anyone noticing) the rights afforded a private citizen. Our corporations have equal rights with our private citizens. They pay little to nothing in taxes and they want power.
Our country was in my view taken is being overtaken by a HOSTILE TAKEOVER which is how corporations seize and conquer other corporations. Musk is the King of the Hostile Takeover (example Twitter) and he is a brutal employer. You may want to view us as a country subjected to a Hostile Takeover.
And the future does not shine brightly for us given Musk's history of tearing down and destroying what he takes over (example Twitter). Musk's wealth is not earned it was given to him by the American taxpayer in government grants. And a deeper look reveals he has not handled the grant money so brilliantly either. Another abusive narcissistic loser as is Trump.
Today, as Biden said the oligarchs have risen. It is true, and we are now experiencing chaos and shutdowns and no services. We are ruled by corporations and in the end become a corporation, and our employer is brutal. While the democratic party "rests up" on a break. They fiddle while Rome burns. All hell is broken out here.
And you may want to view the bluster coming from Trump to make other countries part of America as serious threat to take what is yours by HOSTILE TAKEOVER. None of what is happening represents us the people of this country. Albeit a bit over half voted for Trump and we had a large number of voters here who just sat it out. Many in protest over Gaza, which is ironic in that Trump has no plans to help the people in Gaza. He wants all them moved out of the territory that he views as excellent real estate to support the building of a resort.
Keep it going. Great to have dependable news
Thank you Jim. I followed you on CNN and I've subscribed to Substack to follow you again. Thank you for being a journalist with integrity. We need you more than ever.
So happy you’re doing this and proud to have subscribed for my first year with you. Hi Duke 💗💗
Great job Jim! Keep it up♥️
Thank you for setting such a brave example.
Hi from Dublin Ireland. Appreciate and value your news analysis. So confused as what to believe these days…
So are we Joan and we live here! But we are figuring out the extent in what to respond to the craziness. It will keep going, it's not going away so like the rest of us try not to use up your emotions reacting. I feel terrible that this is happening to any other cou try. UGH. We are constantly contacting our elected officials and looking for the next action we can perform.
I’m here for the long haul
How is doge even legal?
Great start.
Nice seeing ya on the screen Jim! -
From a proud Democrat from downstate Illinois
GO! - J.B.P. Gotta love him!