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When the Market Bows to Power: Trump’s De Facto Nationalization of Private Enterprise
The Steady State | Steven A. Cash
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When the Market Bows to Power: Trump’s De Facto Nationalization of Private Enterprise
open.substack.com/pub/steadyst... theater of power once is now measured in stock certificates and board seats. The administration’s forced equity deals mark not a revival of American industry but its conscription.
open.substack.com/pub/steadyst... theater of power once is now measured in stock certificates and board seats. The administration’s forced equity deals mark not a revival of American industry but its conscription.
@steadystatevets.bsky.social 's Executive Director, @cashsteven.bsky.social discusses "Existential Threat" -- what that means, and what you can do about it....
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November 10, 2025 at 7:37 PM
@steadystatevets.bsky.social 's Executive Director, @cashsteven.bsky.social discusses "Existential Threat" -- what that means, and what you can do about it....
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Investigating real efforts to overturn the 2020 election isn’t “lawfare.” It’s the rule of law at work. What’s dangerous is fabricating false “facts” to attack lawful investigators like Jack Smith and calling investigators treasonous for upholding democracy.
Michael Rulli: "Jack Smith, in my opinion, this is treasonous. Let that word sink it. That's what this is. Jack Smith and his little clownies will destroy this republic. They say w/the snake, you cut off the head. If he's leading this, we have to let future people know we're not gonna put up w/this"
November 10, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Investigating real efforts to overturn the 2020 election isn’t “lawfare.” It’s the rule of law at work. What’s dangerous is fabricating false “facts” to attack lawful investigators like Jack Smith and calling investigators treasonous for upholding democracy.
Authoritarians rewrite history through legal means. Trump’s pardons aim to erase guilt and turn those who subverted democracy into victims. Democracy’s record-keeping collapses when power defines truth.
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Trump pardons Rudy Giuliani, others involved in efforts to overturn 2020 election | CNN Politics
President Donald Trump has pardoned a long list of his political allies for their support or involvement in alleged plans to overturn the 2020 presidential election, according to the Department of Jus...
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November 10, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Authoritarians rewrite history through legal means. Trump’s pardons aim to erase guilt and turn those who subverted democracy into victims. Democracy’s record-keeping collapses when power defines truth.
www.cnn.com/2025/11/10/p...
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The Sorcerer's Apprentice open.substack.com/pub/steadyst... Turns out the gilded Ballroom is symbolic of the whole Trump program, not just Trump.
Cue The Sorcerer’s Apprentice. But don’t expect Mickey Mouse’s depth of understanding and remorse from our leading characters when the curtain closes.
Cue The Sorcerer’s Apprentice. But don’t expect Mickey Mouse’s depth of understanding and remorse from our leading characters when the curtain closes.
The Sorcerer's Apprentice
The Steady State | by Margaret Henoch and Jennifer Gregg
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November 10, 2025 at 3:04 AM
The Sorcerer's Apprentice open.substack.com/pub/steadyst... Turns out the gilded Ballroom is symbolic of the whole Trump program, not just Trump.
Cue The Sorcerer’s Apprentice. But don’t expect Mickey Mouse’s depth of understanding and remorse from our leading characters when the curtain closes.
Cue The Sorcerer’s Apprentice. But don’t expect Mickey Mouse’s depth of understanding and remorse from our leading characters when the curtain closes.
November 9, 2025 at 9:34 PM
The Daily Drift: Tracking America’s Path Toward Autocracy
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The Daily Drift: Tracking America’s Path Toward Autocracy
President Trump seems emboldened by the ongoing government shutdown and the decision by Speaker of the House Mike Johnson to keep the House closed for business, as there is currently no legislative ch...
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November 9, 2025 at 8:42 PM
The Daily Drift: Tracking America’s Path Toward Autocracy
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IFour hours this has been up - lots of different answers. It is not an easy question, particularly in the civilian context (which was the point here, although not made clear enough). No clear answer. This is why it matters who is in charge! Recommend: www.brookings.edu/articles/the...
November 9, 2025 at 5:52 PM
IFour hours this has been up - lots of different answers. It is not an easy question, particularly in the civilian context (which was the point here, although not made clear enough). No clear answer. This is why it matters who is in charge! Recommend: www.brookings.edu/articles/the...
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seek advice of legal counsel and or coordinate with whistleblower agency for protection and be sure to have co witness collaboration whenever possible
November 9, 2025 at 1:18 PM
seek advice of legal counsel and or coordinate with whistleblower agency for protection and be sure to have co witness collaboration whenever possible
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Even if it includes another country…get it on record if action required
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November 9, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Even if it includes another country…get it on record if action required
@interpol.int @europol.europa.eu
@interpol.int @europol.europa.eu
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Contact my attorney (NOT associated w/ the regime), prepare to be fired & I'd make a decision based on my morals.
Yes I would lose my job & all it's benefits. But a new career in a Revolution is available! I can live w/ myself unemployed. I can't if I allign myself w/ these loathsome bastards.
Yes I would lose my job & all it's benefits. But a new career in a Revolution is available! I can live w/ myself unemployed. I can't if I allign myself w/ these loathsome bastards.
November 9, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Contact my attorney (NOT associated w/ the regime), prepare to be fired & I'd make a decision based on my morals.
Yes I would lose my job & all it's benefits. But a new career in a Revolution is available! I can live w/ myself unemployed. I can't if I allign myself w/ these loathsome bastards.
Yes I would lose my job & all it's benefits. But a new career in a Revolution is available! I can live w/ myself unemployed. I can't if I allign myself w/ these loathsome bastards.
🧭 What Would You Do? | Intel Edition
You’re a career U.S. intelligence officer -directive lands on your desk—one that feels political, outside the clear boundaries of law and mission. How do you respond?
What principles guide your choice?
Drop your thoughts ⬇️
#RuleOfLaw #SteadyState
You’re a career U.S. intelligence officer -directive lands on your desk—one that feels political, outside the clear boundaries of law and mission. How do you respond?
What principles guide your choice?
Drop your thoughts ⬇️
#RuleOfLaw #SteadyState
November 9, 2025 at 1:10 PM
🧭 What Would You Do? | Intel Edition
You’re a career U.S. intelligence officer -directive lands on your desk—one that feels political, outside the clear boundaries of law and mission. How do you respond?
What principles guide your choice?
Drop your thoughts ⬇️
#RuleOfLaw #SteadyState
You’re a career U.S. intelligence officer -directive lands on your desk—one that feels political, outside the clear boundaries of law and mission. How do you respond?
What principles guide your choice?
Drop your thoughts ⬇️
#RuleOfLaw #SteadyState
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Another great post from Steady State's Charles Ray.
"There’s only one way to beat a bully, and giving in to his demands is not it."
Another great post from Steady State's Charles Ray.
"There’s only one way to beat a bully, and giving in to his demands is not it."
Charles A. Ray (@charlie45)
Check out my new post!
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November 9, 2025 at 2:19 AM
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Another great post from Steady State's Charles Ray.
"There’s only one way to beat a bully, and giving in to his demands is not it."
Another great post from Steady State's Charles Ray.
"There’s only one way to beat a bully, and giving in to his demands is not it."
This reflects an authoritarian indicator we identified in our assessment: assault on public knowledge and civil society. It mirrors Cold War propaganda, presenting a whitewashed, idealized past to define a desired future, reinforcing who is valued and who is excluded from economic opportunity.
November 8, 2025 at 7:38 PM
This reflects an authoritarian indicator we identified in our assessment: assault on public knowledge and civil society. It mirrors Cold War propaganda, presenting a whitewashed, idealized past to define a desired future, reinforcing who is valued and who is excluded from economic opportunity.
An authoritarian leader praising the “good work” of the White House Press Secretary, and her public thanks in return, shows their shared values. It should be a warning to us all.
November 8, 2025 at 3:37 PM
An authoritarian leader praising the “good work” of the White House Press Secretary, and her public thanks in return, shows their shared values. It should be a warning to us all.
When the Market Bows to Power: Trump’s De Facto Nationalization of Private Enterprise
open.substack.com/pub/steadyst... theater of power once is now measured in stock certificates and board seats. The administration’s forced equity deals mark not a revival of American industry but its conscription.
open.substack.com/pub/steadyst... theater of power once is now measured in stock certificates and board seats. The administration’s forced equity deals mark not a revival of American industry but its conscription.
When the Market Bows to Power: Trump’s De Facto Nationalization of Private Enterprise
The Steady State | Steven A. Cash
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November 8, 2025 at 1:55 PM
When the Market Bows to Power: Trump’s De Facto Nationalization of Private Enterprise
open.substack.com/pub/steadyst... theater of power once is now measured in stock certificates and board seats. The administration’s forced equity deals mark not a revival of American industry but its conscription.
open.substack.com/pub/steadyst... theater of power once is now measured in stock certificates and board seats. The administration’s forced equity deals mark not a revival of American industry but its conscription.
Sen Slotkin discusses the unusual predicament our military members find themselves in as they feel they have to obtain legal cover to carry out orders.
See our recent open letter where we ask at what point a senior officer may need to refuse to obey an illegal order.
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See our recent open letter where we ask at what point a senior officer may need to refuse to obey an illegal order.
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November 8, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Sen Slotkin discusses the unusual predicament our military members find themselves in as they feel they have to obtain legal cover to carry out orders.
See our recent open letter where we ask at what point a senior officer may need to refuse to obey an illegal order.
substack.com/inbox/post/1...
See our recent open letter where we ask at what point a senior officer may need to refuse to obey an illegal order.
substack.com/inbox/post/1...
“While Rome Burns” — and What Nero Was Really Doing
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Does it feel like chaos is approaching? No surprise. That's exactly what a wannabe dictator wants: chaos to exploit.
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Does it feel like chaos is approaching? No surprise. That's exactly what a wannabe dictator wants: chaos to exploit.
“While Rome Burns” — and What Nero Was Really Doing
The Steady State | By Steven Cash
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November 8, 2025 at 1:10 PM
“While Rome Burns” — and What Nero Was Really Doing
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Does it feel like chaos is approaching? No surprise. That's exactly what a wannabe dictator wants: chaos to exploit.
open.substack.com/pub/steadyst...
Does it feel like chaos is approaching? No surprise. That's exactly what a wannabe dictator wants: chaos to exploit.
Our Assessment discusses executive overreach and self-dealing as an autocratic indicator. Trump wine on sale at Coast Guard Exchanges fuses state power with personal profit. The military shouldn’t be a marketplace for the commander-in-chief’s brand.
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Trump Wines Sold At Coast Guard Stores On Federal Property
Exchanges in Washington, D.C., and Virginia have stocked Trump-branded wine and cider, allowing his family’s business to earn revenue from sales on federal property.
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November 8, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Our Assessment discusses executive overreach and self-dealing as an autocratic indicator. Trump wine on sale at Coast Guard Exchanges fuses state power with personal profit. The military shouldn’t be a marketplace for the commander-in-chief’s brand.
www.forbes.com/sites/zachev...
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'We will never lose: Trump reveals his plan to cement one-party rule
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'We will never lose: Trump reveals his plan to cement one-party rule
President Donald Trump renewed his demand that Republican senators eliminate the 60-vote filibuster, which he sees as one of the biggest roadblocks to achieving his far-reaching agenda. Now, he said h...
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November 8, 2025 at 10:58 AM
'We will never lose: Trump reveals his plan to cement one-party rule
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Thanks to everybody who followed us over the past days. We live and die on our reach through social media to get our message out. So now another ask. Please repost and send to your friends, as we try to expand even further.
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November 7, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Thanks to everybody who followed us over the past days. We live and die on our reach through social media to get our message out. So now another ask. Please repost and send to your friends, as we try to expand even further.
go.bsky.app/RXFLYri
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"Trump’s tactics, perhaps unsurprisingly, strongly resemble those of the communists he claims to be against.... Steve Bannon, one of Trump’s most militant backers, once described himself as a “Leninist.” The description seems apt."
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November 7, 2025 at 12:15 PM
"Trump’s tactics, perhaps unsurprisingly, strongly resemble those of the communists he claims to be against.... Steve Bannon, one of Trump’s most militant backers, once described himself as a “Leninist.” The description seems apt."
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Not everything Republicans don't like is, in fact, communism. Learn what the term really means!
Our former Senior Intelligence Officers know what communism is. Read this article by The Steady State's Adam Wasserman, who started a career at the CIA analyzing the Soviet Union.
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November 6, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Not everything Republicans don't like is, in fact, communism. Learn what the term really means!