Just after 1 pm this afternoon, with Melania Trump standing beside him, clapping and beaming with joy, the President of the United States strained as he used his still bruised hand to twirl a green flag as he officially started the “MAGA FREEDOM 250 GRAND PRIX.” With the capital city transformed into a racetrack for the president’s entertainment, streets across Washington, D.C. were shut down, traffic backed up, and residents were left dealing with the disruption during this very bumpy event.
I'm an American who has worked in Canada, lived on the border for years, and visited regularly. I love your country and apologize for the brutish behavior that Canadians are subjected to now.
I used to have a winter home in Florida and so have quite a few wonderful American friends. They are all disgusted with this evil regime and are working to get the midterm Blue vote out.
And please remember that not only does Canada have a military, that military has been standing with America for the aerospace defense of North America for decades. The NORAD treaty was signed May 12, 1958. Every day since then Canadians have gone to work alongside Americans to defend our continent and sovereignty. Every day of every year.
I’m glad you’re able to find glimmers of hope every day (truly, your gift) when mine is in short supply. I think people are waiting quietly til the midterms to stop this but what are we going to do when we find out the midterms are stolen or a national emergency is called canceling them? Because we know they aren’t going to just let the midterms be lost, give up their power and accept it! They’re clearly confident in an outcome that keeps them in power and we’ve seen the lengths they will go. Is that when the majority of Americans across this country who are horrified by this regime will rise up or will we just do what we’ve been doing all along, for the most part? Because this really is the end of the line for America otherwise.
I think you have, in your statement about the mid-terms, aimed a spotlight re: actions on the part regime and the intent to continue their ownership of the oligarchy.
There are days wonder what will be written about the 250th celebration of this nation in the history books and envision people looking at pictures and reading accounts. What will be highlighted and what will not be from this year. There’s way too many events from a UFC fight on the White House lawn, to a failure of a State Fair, that not all states attended, nor many people. To the rumblings of race cars whose vibrations made our most treasured documents in jeopardy. How the overall look and grand layout of Washington, D.C. that was designed from scratch by French-born engineer and architect Pierre Charles L'Enfant. Who was appointed by President George Washington in 1791, L'Enfant created the master plan for the city. His vision traded traditional European layout styles for a brand-new setup built specifically around American ideals. Yes those “American ideals” …
What are those “American ideals” exactly throughout this executive branch, you know the regime? What have they displayed, governed, placed into law or provided for all the American people? How much money has been spent on this 250th celebration and which celebrations exactly were for the American people? Exactly what laws and policies have benefitted all the American people since this regime has been office? How’s it been working out from this executive branch meeting with world leaders, making treaties with other countries? How about administering the laws created by Congress, like turning over those Epstein files that were due in December 2025? How about any other laws just created out of Congress versus by executive order?
What are those “American ideals” with the Republicans who hold the majority in Congress? Where have they stepped up to display that they are a co-equal branch of our government to provide a check and balance to the executive branch when illegal activities occur to begin an investigation? Follow the Constitution they all solemnly swore too. That they were elected by the people to perform that job and service for the people.
What are those “American ideals” in the Supreme Court? Where has our U.S. Supreme Court, the highest court in the country and heads the judicial branch of government that it is their job to interpret the Constitution, decide if laws or executive actions follow that Constitution, and serve as the final court of appeal for lower court decisions that is to serve the people? To check and ensure if laws passed by Congress or any actions by the president, the executive branch breaks any of the rules of the U.S. Constitution.
Yea those history books that will be written for generations to come to read about this 250th celebration… Will these history books be “non-fiction” based on real people, real events, and factual evidence from this time. Or will they be “fiction” from a writer's imagination, make-believe rather than a record of real-life facts or the actual events..
Just an FYI - Whenever you go to a National Park and see run down infrastructure, unclean toilets like that gooey brown stuff overflowing on the floor, no toilet paper within a mile, no one who has any idea on how to save you if lost in the woods, overflowing dumpsters that bears and raccoons are camping out at for dinner, and just a few other inconveniences in the next few years - remember where the money went - to this Felon’s major vanity, little passion projects to remake DC into an ugly a$$ Mar-a-Lago. Nothing says freedom like a Felon and a grifter stealing the nations funds and taxpayers dollars…
Consequences … Vote for some American Ideals come November 2026..
I think it is important to understand all of that and the fact they have been saying and doing things to let us know they will NOT accept the results come November.
TJ, have you read Lance Rosen’s recent pieces on party Division and traitor Jeffries meeting with criminal Kushner?
Must reads and part of a set of articles by him.
Ugh…people need to know they have ZERO intentions of leaving OUR White House willingly.
Thank you Shelly for pointing out Lance Rosen’s recent pieces. Commented on the latest one Lance wrote if you want to view. My apologies for the length here..
I don’t know if you follow Robert Hubbell but here is his piece from today.
As he said referring to the Jeffries, Kushner clandestine meeting… “There is plenty of time to negotiate with Trump after the midterms. At the moment, Jeffries should be leading a vigorous opposition to Trump on all fronts as he rallies Democrats to run up the score in November.” Totally agree on this.
Have been burned by Fetterman. Lived in Ohio and traveled to Pa to help him get that damn seat at the table. So am not a happy camper with this playing out.. Fool me once shame on you, fool me twice shame on me kind of thinking. Truthfully am not a member of the Democratic political party am an Independent and that’s what should be said to all in that particular party as to why there has been almost a mass exodus from that platform as well as this MAGA cult that used to be the Republican political party.
Have absolutely no desire to vote for any Republican they’ve shown time and time again as to who they are.. as for the Dems well sometimes not really thrilled with some but in some states see that’s the only option. Case in point, Sherrod Brown here in Ohio for the Senate. Not really thrilled that he’s the option but Jon Husted who’s there now in the Senate because he got tapped on the shoulder by DeWine.. Nope not a chance in Hell will give my vote for this crooked POS… IMO he’s as shifty, and a grifter maybe not to the extent as Trump but he still had his hand in FirstEnergy bribery scandal that occurred here in Ohio.. plus it’s well known about Les Wexner in Columbus OH and Husted has always taken money from good ole pedo Les.. Sometimes it’s the lessor of two evils and staying on the one you selected to do better, be better for each of us in our respective states we reside in..
As for the not accepting and swearing in for the 120th Congress that believe will flip to the Dems. There are many legal experts already on this and aware that some may decide to torch the Constitution even more than it already has been showing burn marks on the corners. Believe that there are more of us than them.. is that comforting, maybe yet believe that the rule of law is always what steers this nation in the directions it needs to go.. Also finally do believe that “There are more good people than bad people”, and overall there’s more that’s good in the world than there is that’s bad. Sometimes we all just need to hear about it, we just need to see it. Have seen and heard more people who never thought they would stand with a sign in protest to this regime and utterly disgusted that even admitting that they voted for this… in my mind think it just took them awhile to grasp that fool me concept but they finally got it..
Yep one day at a time.. and this SCOTUS crap is bullshit… seriously Trump is tooting voting integrity and wants every state to send all the data from every person to the federal government taking away the states constitutional protections in voting and the USPS is backing this with nail in ballots all the while we all know Trump called Georgia in 2020 to find what 11,780 votes somewhere out of the Sec. of States a$$ so he could win the state of Georgia in 2020… what a sh*tshow …
What’s most infuriating is not just Trump and his corruption and grift it’s everyone of these sycophants that aid him…
It’s past time to clean house… place term limits on SCOTUS, federal judges, Congress and so much more..
Absolutely all of this…I don’t place all the blame on trump, it is his loyalist, sycophant RepubliKKKans, KKKabinet, six corrupt SCOTUS all enabling him and NOT doing the jobs they were elected to do while shredding The Constitution. The Democrats have their role of complacency, incompetence, and reactive instead of proactive.
Heather, I saw on TV last night the spectacle of your capital city being turned into a racetrack just for the benefit of a deranged dictator and was appalled. Cities should not be turned into racetracks, especially an elegant city like Washington. And the sight of Trump and Co in the bullet proof limousine reminded me of Hitler in his Mercedes and we all know that the Dumpkof was an admirer of Adolf. Heaven knows what the clear up will cost the taxpayers of Washington.
Just what is Sean Duffy talking about Canada having no military and complaining about the tariffs? I'm not even Canadian and even I know that, being a member of NATO, of course they have a military force. I think Duffy says such things to placate his lord and master.
Running auto races of any sort on city streets should no longer be allowed. I’m a lifelong auto-racing fan, attended Formula One races in the U.K. at Silverstone and Brands Hatch race courses as well as the Long Beach Grand Prix at least three times (I lived in California for 57 years). And my father and two of my brothers raced vintage autos in the U.K. So I’m not against auto racing, I just don’t believe it belongs on city streets because it is so disruptive of local businesses and residents (I remember listening to them complain in Long Beach). And it isn’t cheaper to watch than it is at dedicated race tracks! As with most other professional sports, ticket prices have soared and are beyond the reach of most ordinary people nowadays, unless they start saving up well in advance!
Just to clear the record a bit: the Canadian euthanasia talked about is medically assisted end of life. Most Canadians support it -- it ends the awful suffering and vegatative states from some conditions, where terminal and with full, professionally-examined support of the patient. Having it bears no relationship to our country's strength.
“Life’s but a walking shadow, a poor player That struts and frets his hour upon the stage, And then is heard no more. It is a tale Told by an idiot, full of sound and fury, Signifying nothing.”
Good gracious me this really is bread and circuses isn’t it? Except with the shortage now of Canadian grain it’s probably more circuses. As an aspiring king Trump should beware the ides of November.
As my old chum would have said those that have ears let them hear.
Your post today reminds us again that Trump isn’t a negotiator. He’s not a dealmaker. He bullies his way to “agreement.”
Trump couldn’t negotiate a deal with his own Republican majority in Congress to approve a race around Capitol Hill. He couldn’t negotiate a deal with Iran, or a deal to end the Israel-Palestine conflict, or a deal with the healthcare industry and insurers for a better healthcare plan. He rules by the sword, through executive orders and tariffs.
But his failure to negotiate a deal with Canada makes an enemy of a friend. And that’s outrageous!
Come November, America’s voters will elect a Congress that won’t negotiate with Trump. Our next Congress will Impeach, convict, and remove this tyrant! And in 2029, we’ll prosecute him!
Brava Heather! We can only hope that somehow, the elections will occur and people will show up to protest this lunacy, instead of sitting at home and whining about the state of our country. Voices are great, but BALLOTS are stronger!!!
It's almost as if his cabinet is full of blithering idiots, and crooks.
Oh, wait...
Spectacle! Didn't Roman emperors offer their people the same as their own people struggled?
And you know what happened to Rome.
Thank you again for an excellent post
As an aside, not many "Janine's" spelled our way!
Yes, bread and circuses….
Nero certainly did.
I am a proud Canadian. My country used to be your ally. We are tired of being insulted by a gang
I'm an American who has worked in Canada, lived on the border for years, and visited regularly. I love your country and apologize for the brutish behavior that Canadians are subjected to now.
I truly am sorry for how this orange buffoon and his "team" of goons is treating your beautiful country. Please keep us in your prayers. Love, Kat
I am so sorry! I just am SO SORRY. We are trying to rid ourselves of this scourge, and we love and appreciate you.
I used to have a winter home in Florida and so have quite a few wonderful American friends. They are all disgusted with this evil regime and are working to get the midterm Blue vote out.
Canada is a beautiful country as are it's people. I'm so sad and embarrassed by what our administration is doing. I am so sorry.
I fully support Canada doing whatever it needs to do to defend itself from our bully-in-chief. Average Americans won’t take it personally.
And please remember that not only does Canada have a military, that military has been standing with America for the aerospace defense of North America for decades. The NORAD treaty was signed May 12, 1958. Every day since then Canadians have gone to work alongside Americans to defend our continent and sovereignty. Every day of every year.
I’m glad you’re able to find glimmers of hope every day (truly, your gift) when mine is in short supply. I think people are waiting quietly til the midterms to stop this but what are we going to do when we find out the midterms are stolen or a national emergency is called canceling them? Because we know they aren’t going to just let the midterms be lost, give up their power and accept it! They’re clearly confident in an outcome that keeps them in power and we’ve seen the lengths they will go. Is that when the majority of Americans across this country who are horrified by this regime will rise up or will we just do what we’ve been doing all along, for the most part? Because this really is the end of the line for America otherwise.
I think you have, in your statement about the mid-terms, aimed a spotlight re: actions on the part regime and the intent to continue their ownership of the oligarchy.
Thank you Heather.
There are days wonder what will be written about the 250th celebration of this nation in the history books and envision people looking at pictures and reading accounts. What will be highlighted and what will not be from this year. There’s way too many events from a UFC fight on the White House lawn, to a failure of a State Fair, that not all states attended, nor many people. To the rumblings of race cars whose vibrations made our most treasured documents in jeopardy. How the overall look and grand layout of Washington, D.C. that was designed from scratch by French-born engineer and architect Pierre Charles L'Enfant. Who was appointed by President George Washington in 1791, L'Enfant created the master plan for the city. His vision traded traditional European layout styles for a brand-new setup built specifically around American ideals. Yes those “American ideals” …
What are those “American ideals” exactly throughout this executive branch, you know the regime? What have they displayed, governed, placed into law or provided for all the American people? How much money has been spent on this 250th celebration and which celebrations exactly were for the American people? Exactly what laws and policies have benefitted all the American people since this regime has been office? How’s it been working out from this executive branch meeting with world leaders, making treaties with other countries? How about administering the laws created by Congress, like turning over those Epstein files that were due in December 2025? How about any other laws just created out of Congress versus by executive order?
What are those “American ideals” with the Republicans who hold the majority in Congress? Where have they stepped up to display that they are a co-equal branch of our government to provide a check and balance to the executive branch when illegal activities occur to begin an investigation? Follow the Constitution they all solemnly swore too. That they were elected by the people to perform that job and service for the people.
What are those “American ideals” in the Supreme Court? Where has our U.S. Supreme Court, the highest court in the country and heads the judicial branch of government that it is their job to interpret the Constitution, decide if laws or executive actions follow that Constitution, and serve as the final court of appeal for lower court decisions that is to serve the people? To check and ensure if laws passed by Congress or any actions by the president, the executive branch breaks any of the rules of the U.S. Constitution.
Yea those history books that will be written for generations to come to read about this 250th celebration… Will these history books be “non-fiction” based on real people, real events, and factual evidence from this time. Or will they be “fiction” from a writer's imagination, make-believe rather than a record of real-life facts or the actual events..
Just an FYI - Whenever you go to a National Park and see run down infrastructure, unclean toilets like that gooey brown stuff overflowing on the floor, no toilet paper within a mile, no one who has any idea on how to save you if lost in the woods, overflowing dumpsters that bears and raccoons are camping out at for dinner, and just a few other inconveniences in the next few years - remember where the money went - to this Felon’s major vanity, little passion projects to remake DC into an ugly a$$ Mar-a-Lago. Nothing says freedom like a Felon and a grifter stealing the nations funds and taxpayers dollars…
Consequences … Vote for some American Ideals come November 2026..
TJ and Heather, great commentary.
I think it is important to understand all of that and the fact they have been saying and doing things to let us know they will NOT accept the results come November.
TJ, have you read Lance Rosen’s recent pieces on party Division and traitor Jeffries meeting with criminal Kushner?
Must reads and part of a set of articles by him.
Ugh…people need to know they have ZERO intentions of leaving OUR White House willingly.
There will be NO peaceful transfer of powers.
Jeffries the traitor meeting with Kushner
https://lancefrosen.substack.com/p/now-you-know-or-should-know-who-has?r=71veyx&utm_medium=ios
Democratic Party splitting…PAC/AIPAC money Jeffries, Schumer, BeneDickt Fetterman, Jarod Golden, etc.
https://lancefrosen.substack.com/p/the-third-way-is-the-way-to-hell?r=71veyx&utm_medium=ios
Thank you Shelly for pointing out Lance Rosen’s recent pieces. Commented on the latest one Lance wrote if you want to view. My apologies for the length here..
I don’t know if you follow Robert Hubbell but here is his piece from today.
https://roberthubbell.substack.com/p/the-dumbest-trade-war-in-history?r=viplr&utm_medium=ios
As he said referring to the Jeffries, Kushner clandestine meeting… “There is plenty of time to negotiate with Trump after the midterms. At the moment, Jeffries should be leading a vigorous opposition to Trump on all fronts as he rallies Democrats to run up the score in November.” Totally agree on this.
Have been burned by Fetterman. Lived in Ohio and traveled to Pa to help him get that damn seat at the table. So am not a happy camper with this playing out.. Fool me once shame on you, fool me twice shame on me kind of thinking. Truthfully am not a member of the Democratic political party am an Independent and that’s what should be said to all in that particular party as to why there has been almost a mass exodus from that platform as well as this MAGA cult that used to be the Republican political party.
Have absolutely no desire to vote for any Republican they’ve shown time and time again as to who they are.. as for the Dems well sometimes not really thrilled with some but in some states see that’s the only option. Case in point, Sherrod Brown here in Ohio for the Senate. Not really thrilled that he’s the option but Jon Husted who’s there now in the Senate because he got tapped on the shoulder by DeWine.. Nope not a chance in Hell will give my vote for this crooked POS… IMO he’s as shifty, and a grifter maybe not to the extent as Trump but he still had his hand in FirstEnergy bribery scandal that occurred here in Ohio.. plus it’s well known about Les Wexner in Columbus OH and Husted has always taken money from good ole pedo Les.. Sometimes it’s the lessor of two evils and staying on the one you selected to do better, be better for each of us in our respective states we reside in..
As for the not accepting and swearing in for the 120th Congress that believe will flip to the Dems. There are many legal experts already on this and aware that some may decide to torch the Constitution even more than it already has been showing burn marks on the corners. Believe that there are more of us than them.. is that comforting, maybe yet believe that the rule of law is always what steers this nation in the directions it needs to go.. Also finally do believe that “There are more good people than bad people”, and overall there’s more that’s good in the world than there is that’s bad. Sometimes we all just need to hear about it, we just need to see it. Have seen and heard more people who never thought they would stand with a sign in protest to this regime and utterly disgusted that even admitting that they voted for this… in my mind think it just took them awhile to grasp that fool me concept but they finally got it..
Well said, TJ.
Thank you for sharing the article.
I’m hoping people will NOT again be fooled by Susan “Concerned” Collins, like you said.
We were fooled by Jarod Golden as well, but he is a Democrat!
I think we NEED a lot of angry people and Veterans to swing this vote.
I think there are many, but this mail-in ballot business is not helping.
I was initially a registered Independent and then switched because I wanted a say in the primaries. Now I think we need to start over!
One day at a time, I guess.
Yep one day at a time.. and this SCOTUS crap is bullshit… seriously Trump is tooting voting integrity and wants every state to send all the data from every person to the federal government taking away the states constitutional protections in voting and the USPS is backing this with nail in ballots all the while we all know Trump called Georgia in 2020 to find what 11,780 votes somewhere out of the Sec. of States a$$ so he could win the state of Georgia in 2020… what a sh*tshow …
What’s most infuriating is not just Trump and his corruption and grift it’s everyone of these sycophants that aid him…
It’s past time to clean house… place term limits on SCOTUS, federal judges, Congress and so much more..
Absolutely all of this…I don’t place all the blame on trump, it is his loyalist, sycophant RepubliKKKans, KKKabinet, six corrupt SCOTUS all enabling him and NOT doing the jobs they were elected to do while shredding The Constitution. The Democrats have their role of complacency, incompetence, and reactive instead of proactive.
I AM ANGRY!
Heather, I saw on TV last night the spectacle of your capital city being turned into a racetrack just for the benefit of a deranged dictator and was appalled. Cities should not be turned into racetracks, especially an elegant city like Washington. And the sight of Trump and Co in the bullet proof limousine reminded me of Hitler in his Mercedes and we all know that the Dumpkof was an admirer of Adolf. Heaven knows what the clear up will cost the taxpayers of Washington.
Just what is Sean Duffy talking about Canada having no military and complaining about the tariffs? I'm not even Canadian and even I know that, being a member of NATO, of course they have a military force. I think Duffy says such things to placate his lord and master.
Running auto races of any sort on city streets should no longer be allowed. I’m a lifelong auto-racing fan, attended Formula One races in the U.K. at Silverstone and Brands Hatch race courses as well as the Long Beach Grand Prix at least three times (I lived in California for 57 years). And my father and two of my brothers raced vintage autos in the U.K. So I’m not against auto racing, I just don’t believe it belongs on city streets because it is so disruptive of local businesses and residents (I remember listening to them complain in Long Beach). And it isn’t cheaper to watch than it is at dedicated race tracks! As with most other professional sports, ticket prices have soared and are beyond the reach of most ordinary people nowadays, unless they start saving up well in advance!
Just to clear the record a bit: the Canadian euthanasia talked about is medically assisted end of life. Most Canadians support it -- it ends the awful suffering and vegatative states from some conditions, where terminal and with full, professionally-examined support of the patient. Having it bears no relationship to our country's strength.
Yes you are stronger. How'd that work in Vietnam?
This Macbeth regime brings to mind this:
“Life’s but a walking shadow, a poor player That struts and frets his hour upon the stage, And then is heard no more. It is a tale Told by an idiot, full of sound and fury, Signifying nothing.”
Sadly, for us, the pain is real.
Good gracious me this really is bread and circuses isn’t it? Except with the shortage now of Canadian grain it’s probably more circuses. As an aspiring king Trump should beware the ides of November.
As my old chum would have said those that have ears let them hear.
Good work, Heather: Ready, Aim, Fire!
Even *I* know Canada has a military.
Your post today reminds us again that Trump isn’t a negotiator. He’s not a dealmaker. He bullies his way to “agreement.”
Trump couldn’t negotiate a deal with his own Republican majority in Congress to approve a race around Capitol Hill. He couldn’t negotiate a deal with Iran, or a deal to end the Israel-Palestine conflict, or a deal with the healthcare industry and insurers for a better healthcare plan. He rules by the sword, through executive orders and tariffs.
But his failure to negotiate a deal with Canada makes an enemy of a friend. And that’s outrageous!
Come November, America’s voters will elect a Congress that won’t negotiate with Trump. Our next Congress will Impeach, convict, and remove this tyrant! And in 2029, we’ll prosecute him!
No deal, Donald! No deal!
What a sickening bunch of fools they are.
Brava Heather! We can only hope that somehow, the elections will occur and people will show up to protest this lunacy, instead of sitting at home and whining about the state of our country. Voices are great, but BALLOTS are stronger!!!