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Is Trump a fascist ?

Here’s what ChatGPT decided after a bit of discussion in May 2023.

#Fascist #Trump #Democracy #DemocracyInDanger #Trumpaliban
Trump's America.

Release the #EpsteinFiles. NOW!

Freed by Trump, Sentenced Again…

"…judge found Jonathan Braun had violated the rules of his release by sexually assaulting a nanny, swinging an IV pole at a nurse and dodging tolls in his Lamborghini and Ferrari."
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/10/ny...
Jonathan Braun, Felon Freed by Trump, to Be Sentenced Again in Brooklyn
A Brooklyn federal judge found that Jonathan Braun had violated the rules of his release by sexually assaulting a nanny, swinging an IV pole at a nurse and dodging tolls in his Lamborghini and Ferrari.
www.nytimes.com
November 10, 2025 at 7:48 PM
It sure raises the key question about AI, information freedom, and access. Especially, for information freely available on the internet. Plus, the hoarding and restriction of that information. News, public service, shopping, etc. 🎁 Article.

Perplexity Is AI's New Pit Bull
tinyurl.com/26563723
Perplexity Is AI’s New Pit Bull
The way Perplexity AI Inc. frames it, the company is something of a freedom fighter for the open web. Its “answer engine” — don’t call it a chatbot — is democratizing access to information just as Google once did. And its Comet web browser, which can carry out some tasks on a user’s behalf, is a revolutionary time-saving tool.
tinyurl.com
November 10, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Likely is the same "peak inflation" as Biden's term. Or worse! Trump regime just gaslights the data.

"Consumer sentiment among independents hit a new all-time low in November, and the president's numbers on prices are where Biden's were during peak inflation in 2022-23"
open.substack.com/pub/gellio
Donald Trump is Joe Biden now
The president's numbers on prices are where Biden's were during peak inflation in 2022-23.
open.substack.com
November 10, 2025 at 6:45 PM
“Now we’ll see…” how quickly the sadistic #BronzerKing tries to slit Democrats throats… OR, just continues to torture all of US in America. To “dominate”.

Cruelty is the Point.

Trauma is the Intent.

Abuse is the Goal.

The only way some ACA ‘deal’ works is if Trump’s name is on it.
Shaheen: "We've heard from a number of our colleagues on the other side of the aisle that they're willing to come to the table, they're willing to work with us once the govt is open to get this done. We've heard the same thing from the White House. So now we'll see if they're really gonna work w/us"
November 10, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Guess Trump needs their help advising to overthrow the midterm elections in advance. aka… Make sure USA elections are fixed in favor of the #MAGA cult mob.

Trump pardons Rudy Giuliani and others who backed efforts to overturn his 2020 election loss
apnews.com/article/rudy-giuli...
Trump pardons Rudy Giuliani and others who backed efforts to overturn his 2020 election loss
President Donald Trump has pardoned his former personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani, onetime chief of staff Mark Meadows and others accused of backing the Republican’s efforts to overturn the 2020 election.
apnews.com
November 10, 2025 at 5:38 PM
It's always about cruelty for
Trump. Cause more pain and trauma. Even as he believes he's won. He enjoys inflicting pain. He gaves the power to do so with impunity. This 'man' has a wide sadist streak in his pathology. Really much more a demon creature than man.
apnews.com/article/snap-food-...
Trump administration renews Supreme Court appeal to keep full SNAP payments frozen
The Trump administration is again asking the Supreme Court to keep full food aid payments on hold. The request Monday is the latest in a legal fight over how the program that helps 42 million Americans buy groceries should proceed during the government shutdown.
apnews.com
November 10, 2025 at 4:44 PM

Not sure a shutdown deal will happen. Few details. Trump already semi-claimed victory. Many are worried Dem Senators are "caving".

Yet, if it's just through January 30th, it gets US through the holidays. AND. Trump'd have to prove he'd negotiate ACA support. If not, BOOM!
www.cnbc.com/2025/11/09/
Senate on track to pass funding deal that could end government shutdown
The U.S. government shutdown has dragged on for weeks because of the refusal by Democrats in the Senate to approve a bill that does not extend ACA tax credits.
www.cnbc.com
November 10, 2025 at 12:56 AM
Reposted
He's literally trying to buy our votes -- with our money. That's what ALL Republican tax-cut promises amount to, ever since 1980.
November 9, 2025 at 7:37 PM
⚠️EXTREME GASLIGHTING⚠️

Trump is also delusional when he offers to give you something.

$2,000 to every American = $684 Billion. About $250 Billion in tariffs taxes collected so far.

It's a con!

Trump weighs giving Americans $2,000 from tariff revenues in bid for support
www.theguardian.com/us-news
Trump weighs giving Americans $2,000 from tariff revenues in bid for support
Congressional approval would likely be required for plan to take effect, an idea Trump has floated before
www.theguardian.com
November 9, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Have you seen this AI video by Ari K.?

It pretty much nails the tone deaf cruelty and "hate" of the Trump Administration in their elite "let them eat cate" — or not eat at all really — delusional views.

🇺🇸🍾 YOU ARE INVITED TO THE MAGA BALLROOM 2028 #ai #maga #democracy
youtu.be/nD_25aSMSFc?si=DZ7a
🇺🇸🍾 YOU ARE INVITED TO THE MAGA BALLROOM 2028 #ai #maga #democracy
My latest AI experiment has gone viral reaching millions in less than 24 hours. The inspiration was the announcement by the White House of a new $200 million ballroom with renders that looked a lot like Versailles. Having just visited the palace on vacation and being somewhat disgusted with the level of opulence on display, I had the insight that this new ballroom could become a future museum like Versailles to show what happened in this era. I didn’t have a script but made it as I went and felt the karmic action and reaction would work well visually. More insights and powerful images came as I worked on it. I made the stills using Freepik and Sora. Used primarily Kling AI for video and sfx, last shot was with Veo 3. More sound design from ElevenLabs and the music is synced to Masquerade (Suite): 1. Waltz Khachaturian, London symphony orchestra. LINKS IG - https://lnkd.in/gbbkmBRY X - https://lnkd.in/gt4ZV6cJ
youtu.be
November 9, 2025 at 6:08 PM
SNAP👇🏽
Supreme #ArseholeInChief!
No empathy. Only "hate".
A vindictive narcissist.
Pathological baby-man.

Cruel is the Point. Trauma is the Intent. Abuse is the Goal.

The Trump Administration demands that states 'undo' work to send full food stamps to low-income families.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/09
Trump Administration Demands States ‘Undo’ Work to Send Full Food Stamps
In late-night guidance, the Agriculture Department also threatened financial penalties against states.
www.nytimes.com
November 9, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Good crowd!

The bodyguards/security seem a bit concerned in that situation.
WOW: California Gov. Gavin Newsom gets a rock star welcome in Houston, Texas — greeted by cheering crowds lined up outside his rally today.
November 9, 2025 at 4:56 AM
Reposted
Mark Carney was talking about attracting foreign investment to Canada and listed reasons Canada is a good place to invest. A reporter pointed out that the U.S. has those things, too. What sets Canada apart? Carney responded, "Well, we have rule of law."
November 9, 2025 at 2:56 AM
Durning shutdown Trump rolls out even more 'deals' for his oligarchs. 🎁

How the Trump Administration Is Giving Even More Tax Breaks to the Wealthy

Treasury & IRS issuing rules that provide hundreds of billions of dollars in tax relief to big companies and the ultrarich.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/08/
How the Trump Administration Is Giving Even More Tax Breaks to the Wealthy
The Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service are issuing rules that provide hundreds of billions of dollars in tax relief to big companies and the ultrarich.
www.nytimes.com
November 9, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Heard on NPR All Things Considered this evening.

Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill" was very aptly renamed the "One Big Betrayal Bill" by Senator Amy Klobuchar.

From now on call Trump's bill to cut taxes for the rich, while gutting services and raising costs on everyone else 👇🏽

#OneBigBetrayalBill
November 9, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Yep. I bet this would end the shutdown FAST!

Ground all private aircraft travel. Give the wealthy elite jet owner "rich folks" a taste of their own "travel hell".
youtube.com/watch?v=hSoUMBv8r...
Elites To ‘Travel Hell’ To End Shutdown: Ground Private Jets of Big Donor ‘Rich Folks’
Welcome to Stateside Bulletin — your go-to source for trusted news and real stories from across the United States. Leland Vittert offered a solution to government shutdown in leveraging the aviation “travel hell” he says will hit millions by insisting private jets be “grounded” and “rich folks” forced to ride commercial like everyone else. The argument lands on the 38th day of the government shutdown, just as the Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) warns it will slash air traffic by 10 per cent across 40 major markets in shutdown capacity cuts to maintain safety and an already stretched air traffic control workforce. During a Friday War Notes segment, in a deliberately pointed broadside at America’s elite, Vittert declared: “Do not ground commercial flights packed to the gills with all of us regular Americans. Ground private and corporate jets until the shutdown is over.” We bring you breaking headlines, political insights, community voices, and everything in between — all with a commitment to accuracy, balance, and integrity. 📺 New videos weekly 🗞️ Breaking News • Politics • Culture • Community 🇺🇸 Coast-to-coast coverage of what really matters Subscribe now and hit the bell 🔔 to stay informed and never miss an update.
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November 8, 2025 at 8:39 PM
⚠️ PAY ATTENTION ! ⚠️

It was clear in Trump 1.0 this is what he wanted. Now in 2.0 Trump is moving rapidly to “dominate” and oppress.

NOTE: “Purge” actually represents two pathological cravings for Trump: 1) a completely loyal force; 2) also purges, days of violence at the hands of his #MAGA mobs.
“More and more cabinet members — Rubio, Miller, Noem — live on military bases now, & it's another parallel to Iraq, where the administration lived in the Green Zone. There’s something deeply unhealthy about a society where leaders are literally shut off from the communities that they govern.”
Don Moynihan on "Purge, Merge, and Surge"
"Instead of surging in Iraq, it’s happening here in American cities."
www.publicnotice.co
November 8, 2025 at 7:50 PM
“TDS”, “Trump Derangement Syndrome”, a crippling plaque killing America!

NOTR: I do believe Trump is a ‘talented’ — yet, utterly pathological — narcissistic con man. #TDS actually is dualistic gaslighting; he cult cons #MAGA folks, while at the same time alienating and angering most others.
November 8, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Quote seen this morning about the #MAGA GOP:

"If their lips are moving, they are lying."
November 8, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Screw 'the people'! It the thinly veiled Trump regime grifter manta. They are even making filling simple tax returns more difficult ans expensive.

IRS Direct File won't be available next year. Here's what that means for taxpayers
apnews.com/article/irs-direct...
IRS Direct File won't be available next year. Here's what that means for taxpayers
The Trump administration has decided not to offer the IRS' electronic tax filing system for free next year, and its future is unclear.
apnews.com
November 8, 2025 at 5:16 PM
NEVER FORGET! Techno-fascist Trump regime will NO WAY stop their invasive surveillance oppression at just USA immigrants. It's only phase one. I HAVE NO DOUBT THEY WILL TRACK ALL AMERICANS by next year's midterms. TO FORCE COMPLIANCE by any means necessary. #Resist now!
www.npr.org/2025/11/08/nx-s1-
Immigration agents have new technology to identify and track people
The Department of Homeland Security is adopting powerful new tools to monitor noncitizens. Privacy advocates are worried they erode privacy rights for immigrants and Americans alike.
www.npr.org
November 8, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Update on the tragic UPS shipping transport plane crash. Looks like the grounded planes are a bit more than the Duffy/Trump Air Traffic cuts so far. Remember, shipping cuts are a big hit to USA economy.

UPS and FedEx grounding MD-11 planes following deadly Kentucky crash
apnews.com/article/ups-plan
UPS and FedEx grounding MD-11 planes following deadly Kentucky crash
UPS and FedEx has decided to ground their fleets of MD-11 planes “out of an abundance of caution” after a deadly crash at a UPS global aviation hub in Kentucky.
apnews.com
November 8, 2025 at 4:32 PM

Sure he did. They are both are Putin Mini-Me bootlickers.

"US President Donald Trump granted Hungary an exemption from sanctions on purchases of Russian oil, providing a major win for Prime Minister Viktor Orban."
www.bloomberg.com/news/articl...
Trump Grants Hungary Exemption on Russian Oil in Win for Orban
US President Donald Trump granted Hungary an exemption from sanctions on purchases of Russian oil, providing a major win for Prime Minister Viktor Orban.
www.bloomberg.com
November 8, 2025 at 4:30 AM
Arsehole disgusting 'conservative' Supremely Cruel Court 'justices' allows Trump to block food aid for 42 million Americans. It's pile of f*cking sh't ruling!!!

Supreme Court pauses order that Trump administration must pay full SNAP benefits
www.cnbc.com/2025/11/07/snap-...|com.innoveghtive.croissa
Supreme Court pauses order that Trump administration must pay full SNAP benefits
The Trump administration tried not to pay for any food stamps in November because of the government shutdown. It now proposes partial SNAP benefits.
www.cnbc.com
November 8, 2025 at 2:38 AM

Great! National Guard permanently blocked from being deployed into Portland, OR.

Judge Permanently Blocks National Guard Deployments to Portland for ICE Protests
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/07/us...
Judge Permanently Blocks National Guard Deployments to Portland for ICE Protests
With her temporary block expiring, Judge Karin Immergut said the Trump administration had failed to prove that protesters against the federal immigration crackdown were hampering President Trump’s policies.
www.nytimes.com
November 8, 2025 at 2:00 AM