I appreciate your work and advocacy very much. But I’m disappointed that you failed to mention that Ground News relies on AI. Its analysis of bias leaves a lot to be desired, in my opinion.
Thanks, Laura. I appreciate your support and trust.
And I'd like to candidly address your concern. Logically it's not practical to share every in and out about Ground News, and the link to the website doesn't hide anything. I think most importantly for me is that I have found its analysis to be consistent and reliable. It's why I feel comfortable endorsing it. The AI used here is not to create content or replace creators, but to accelerate assessments. It's practically not materially different than the software we use in any of our other apps or devices.
This is straight out of the authoritarian playbook. Rep. Mike Waltz, Trump’s pick for National Security Adviser, has announced an unprecedented purge of the National Security Council (NSC), pledging that every Biden-era appointee will be forced out by 12:01 p.m. on Inauguration Day. According to Breitbart—a right-wing propaganda machine that acts as the MAGA regime’s megaphone—this move is aimed at installing a team “100% aligned” with Trump’s agenda.
Let that sink in: every dissenting voice, every ounce of institutional memory, and every trace of professional expertise deemed insufficiently loyal will be erased.
A National Security Council or a MAGA Loyalty Cult?
The NSC is not a political plaything. It’s the president’s central mechanism for coordinating national security across agencies like the CIA, FBI, and Pentagon. It exists to safeguard the nation—not to rubber-stamp a president’s whims. But Waltz has made it clear: alignment with Trump’s agenda is the sole qualification for service. Expertise? Experience? Independent judgment? None of that matters unless it aligns with MAGA doctrine.
Waltz’s rhetoric—explicitly targeting figures like Alexander Vindman, who upheld their oath to the Constitution over loyalty to Trump—underscores the authoritarian intent. This isn’t about avoiding past "conflicts." It’s about purging anyone who might stand in the way of Trump’s Project 2025 vision of a Christian nationalist theocracy cloaked in the language of governance.
A Chilling Precedent of Control
This isn't just a personnel overhaul; it’s a power grab. By clearing out dissenters and installing loyalists, Trump is weaponizing the NSC to serve his political agenda rather than the nation’s security.
Who decides what “aligned” means? Waltz’s comments suggest that anyone questioning Trump’s policies, no matter how disastrous, will be viewed as an enemy. This is the hallmark of authoritarian regimes: loyalty above competence, obedience above accountability.
What does this mean for U.S. foreign policy? Waltz’s priorities—"maximum pressure" on Iran, offensive cyber tactics, and ending support for Ukraine—reflect an agenda detached from democratic values and steeped in nationalist isolationism.
The Bigger Picture: Project 2025 in Action
This isn’t happening in a vacuum. It’s part of Trump’s broader Project 2025, a blueprint for reshaping the federal government into a MAGA-controlled apparatus. The NSC purge is just one front in an all-out assault on independent institutions. By stacking the government with loyalists, Trump is ensuring that his policies go unchecked and that dissent is eradicated before it can even form.
This is a stress test for democracy, and we are failing. Authoritarian regimes thrive by dismantling institutions quietly, one piece at a time, until there’s nothing left to push back.
The Alarm Must Sound
This is a five-alarm fire for democracy. Trump and his enablers are transforming the NSC from a bastion of national security expertise into a MAGA echo chamber. Every citizen should be deeply alarmed that critical positions of power are being filled not based on qualifications, but on unwavering loyalty to an authoritarian leader.
This isn’t governance. It’s a coup in slow motion. If we don’t call it out—and resist—our democracy won’t survive the next four years. •••• https://substack.com/@patricemersault
Your dad joke is hilarious!🤣😂
Mission accomplished.
In queso emergency
Love that!
I’ve never met a bad queso 🧀
It was really good queso.
I appreciate your work and advocacy very much. But I’m disappointed that you failed to mention that Ground News relies on AI. Its analysis of bias leaves a lot to be desired, in my opinion.
Thanks, Laura. I appreciate your support and trust.
And I'd like to candidly address your concern. Logically it's not practical to share every in and out about Ground News, and the link to the website doesn't hide anything. I think most importantly for me is that I have found its analysis to be consistent and reliable. It's why I feel comfortable endorsing it. The AI used here is not to create content or replace creators, but to accelerate assessments. It's practically not materially different than the software we use in any of our other apps or devices.
🆘 𝗗𝗘𝗠𝗢𝗖𝗥𝗔𝗖𝗬 𝗗𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗦 𝗦𝗜𝗚𝗡𝗔𝗟
𝗠𝗔𝗚𝗔 𝗣𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗹 🛑
This is straight out of the authoritarian playbook. Rep. Mike Waltz, Trump’s pick for National Security Adviser, has announced an unprecedented purge of the National Security Council (NSC), pledging that every Biden-era appointee will be forced out by 12:01 p.m. on Inauguration Day. According to Breitbart—a right-wing propaganda machine that acts as the MAGA regime’s megaphone—this move is aimed at installing a team “100% aligned” with Trump’s agenda.
Let that sink in: every dissenting voice, every ounce of institutional memory, and every trace of professional expertise deemed insufficiently loyal will be erased.
A National Security Council or a MAGA Loyalty Cult?
The NSC is not a political plaything. It’s the president’s central mechanism for coordinating national security across agencies like the CIA, FBI, and Pentagon. It exists to safeguard the nation—not to rubber-stamp a president’s whims. But Waltz has made it clear: alignment with Trump’s agenda is the sole qualification for service. Expertise? Experience? Independent judgment? None of that matters unless it aligns with MAGA doctrine.
Waltz’s rhetoric—explicitly targeting figures like Alexander Vindman, who upheld their oath to the Constitution over loyalty to Trump—underscores the authoritarian intent. This isn’t about avoiding past "conflicts." It’s about purging anyone who might stand in the way of Trump’s Project 2025 vision of a Christian nationalist theocracy cloaked in the language of governance.
A Chilling Precedent of Control
This isn't just a personnel overhaul; it’s a power grab. By clearing out dissenters and installing loyalists, Trump is weaponizing the NSC to serve his political agenda rather than the nation’s security.
Who decides what “aligned” means? Waltz’s comments suggest that anyone questioning Trump’s policies, no matter how disastrous, will be viewed as an enemy. This is the hallmark of authoritarian regimes: loyalty above competence, obedience above accountability.
What does this mean for U.S. foreign policy? Waltz’s priorities—"maximum pressure" on Iran, offensive cyber tactics, and ending support for Ukraine—reflect an agenda detached from democratic values and steeped in nationalist isolationism.
The Bigger Picture: Project 2025 in Action
This isn’t happening in a vacuum. It’s part of Trump’s broader Project 2025, a blueprint for reshaping the federal government into a MAGA-controlled apparatus. The NSC purge is just one front in an all-out assault on independent institutions. By stacking the government with loyalists, Trump is ensuring that his policies go unchecked and that dissent is eradicated before it can even form.
This is a stress test for democracy, and we are failing. Authoritarian regimes thrive by dismantling institutions quietly, one piece at a time, until there’s nothing left to push back.
The Alarm Must Sound
This is a five-alarm fire for democracy. Trump and his enablers are transforming the NSC from a bastion of national security expertise into a MAGA echo chamber. Every citizen should be deeply alarmed that critical positions of power are being filled not based on qualifications, but on unwavering loyalty to an authoritarian leader.
This isn’t governance. It’s a coup in slow motion. If we don’t call it out—and resist—our democracy won’t survive the next four years. •••• https://substack.com/@patricemersault
i love your truth and insight... and especially your Dad jokes ♡... thank you!
Thank you, Missi. Grateful for your trust and support!