John Greenan

John Greenan

@vigneron.bsky.social

I used to be a student of literature, a lawyer, a real estate developer. Now I grow grapes. I haven’t shut off DMs but don’t expect an answer.

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It’s a matter of Spheres of Influence. The US gets the Western Hemisphere; Russia gets the former Soviet Union; China gets all of Southeast Asia. For the moment, Western Europe, India and Oceana remain independent and Africa and the Middle East (except Israel) are a free for all.

I’ve assessed the business opportunities in the coming post-apocalyptic world and decided to buy one donkey jack of the Giant breed and a dozen Percheron mares. I will dominate the mule market!

I really hope Bluesky is not representative of the Democratic electorate. Because if it is rather than form the broad antifascist coalition that we need, we’re going to waste our best chance to stop fascism with brutal infighting.

It took 16 years for the antifascist movement in Hungary to coalesce and finally come together to oust Orban. I am afraid that we here in the US will be even slower to give up our purity tests, our opposition to anyone that’s a socialist, a Republican, or Green or Libertarian. I am 73 years old.

A prisoner avoids a death sentence by promising the king he will teach a horse to sing in one year.When his cellmates ask him why he made an impossible promise, he replies:"A lot can happen in a year. The king might die. I might die. The horse might die. And, maybe the horse will learn to sing."

This is where we are. We’re losing a little more of our democracy every day. But it’s worth resisting not because we think the horse will learn to sing, but because the future is uncertain and may turn our way. Winning may be unlikely but losing isn’t inevitable. The more time we buy, the better.

I no longer believe we can afford to criticize any Democrat (even anti-Trump Independents or Republicans). This includes Platner, Schumer, AOC, Sanders, Jeffries, and even Fetterman (but doesn’t preclude primarying him if he runs for reelection). We need the broadest anti-Fascist front possible.

We need to remember that we, the voters of the United States, elected Donald John Trump as our President. Even if (like me) you didn’t vote for him, two thirds of your neighbors, friends, relatives either voted for President Trump or didn’t vote. Like it or not, this is who we now are as a people.

If you’re interested in what’s going to happen from now until the 2026 elections, the important thing is what Republicans in competitive districts do after the primaries. Until the primaries are over incumbents will protect their right flank. Afterwards they may vote as they need to to be reelected

It’s a matter of Spheres of Influence. The US gets the Western Hemisphere; Russia gets the former Soviet Union; China gets all of Southeast Asia. For the moment, Western Europe, India and Oceana remain independent and Africa and the Middle East (except Israel) are a free for all.

The problem is the Democrats are in the minority. Unless you can break apart the solid block of Republicans, then you will always lose. The Republicans have shown no sign of breaking. Would it be better to keep the government shutdown until January 2027 than take this sucky deal? I don’t know

If you oppose the current regime, and that likely includes almost everyone seeing this, then you should understand that the only reason you haven’t been indicted is because you aren’t significant enough. “Show me the person and I’ll show you the crime.”

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Replying to @jonathanlangley.bsky.social

Because a large chunk of them cares more about access than actually doing their jobs. If they lose the access, they lose their book deals, etc. There are very few out there who actually want to hold politicians feet to the fire anymore - Trump’s most pointed questions come from foreign journos.

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No one outside the U.S. is confused and no one here would be confused if they saw this happening in another country.

Bill Kristol@billkristolbulwark.bsky.social

Hegseth fires general officers and JAGs, cracks down on dissenting views in military, orders killing civilians at sea without legal rationale, calls generals to Quantico to demand loyalty. Trump deploys troops to U.S. cities. "What are Trump and Hegseth up to? It's a mystery!"

I’ve started work on my definitive work “The Rise and Fall of the First American Republic: The United States from 1789 until 202-“. I am just not if I should consider the end date 2024, with Trump’s second election, 2028 when elections are cancelled, or some time in between.

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The President of the United States is threatening to go to war with an American city. This is not a joke. This is not normal. Donald Trump isn't a strongman, he's a scared man. Illinois won’t be intimidated by a wannabe dictator.

For the first time, Trump’s policies have directly made my life worse. His tariffs have pushed the price of my beloved Kerry Gold butter beyond what I’m willing to pay. So now I will have to make do with Land o Lakes or Falfurrias, which are the best domestic butters widely available in our area.

If you live in a completely Republican area where everyone already does whatever the Regime wants then you don’t have to worry about martial law, right? And if I use the self-checkout at the grocery store and pay at the pump, I never have to talk to my neighbors. I need a dog in the worst way.

In response complaints about the Democratic Party: We, the people, gave complete control to the Republicans. Nobody is coming to save us. As Beto said, “We are the Cavalry.” As Tim Snyder said, “Be as brave as you can be.” When the people are ready, a leader will emerge. Keep hope alive!

It’s becoming clearer and clearer that these are our choices

John Greenan@vigneron.bsky.social

Run, hide, die. Those will be the choices. A few of us lucky enough to have enough resources and a place to go will run. The overwhelming majority will hide. And a very small number of heroes will die.

I have a question that’s very important to me. Is there anything you can imagine Trump doing that would cause a significant number of Republican congresspeople to turn against him? Thank you for your attention to this matter.

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Repost w/ the five shows you would be happy to rewatch over and over again for the rest of your life, as your sole TV diet. Green Acres Law & Order Letterkenny Chapelle’s Show SNL

Clark Addison@clarkaddison.bsky.social

Repost w/ the five shows you would be happy to rewatch over and over again for the rest of your life, as your sole TV diet. Venture Bros West Wing Band Of Brothers Magnum PI Luther

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Replying to @pbump.com

Public opinion is in favor of: - lowering taxes - increasing benefits - reducing the deficit Therefore, the most truly democratic policy is to stop teaching arithmetic in school.

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