I think they’ve already crossed it. The Rubicon moment isn’t some event we’re waiting for—it’s the point where their crimes became public and prosecutable if they lose power. That threshold has already been passed.
From the emoluments violation with the $400M jet, to DOJ coercion, to defying court orders—this isn’t speculation. It’s all on the record. And judges have already called it what it is: lawless. The only thing holding off consequences is their grip on the institutions that would enforce them.
To me, this is no longer about politics—it’s about survival. They’re not trying to win elections anymore. They’re trying to avoid what happens if they lose.
But I don’t believe crossing the Rubicon is the end. I still think the same mechanisms that expose and prosecute criminal abuse are available to us. The courts of public opinion—and international opinion—still matter. The world is watching. And those narratives can shape outcomes even when institutions falter.
What worries me most is the potential for civil war-style violence if the regime senses it’s truly cornered. That fear—the threat of violence as a shield against justice—isn’t just intimidation. It’s the regime’s final line of defense.
We need to say it out loud: they are betting on our fear of civil war to stop us from holding them accountable. And if we flinch from that, they win without firing a shot.
You could be right on the Rubicon moment. I also the same way about the potential for a civil war style level of violence.
On holding them accountable, I think that states, especially blue states, need to wake up to the fact that while the Supremacy Clause is real, so is federalism. When the fascist regime takes lawless action against their residents, states should be starting investigations that lead to prosecution of those involved. There's no presidential pardon for state crimes, and the Supremacy Clause does not protect against committing crimes, whether state of federal.
I like that. States are trying to navigate the situation and their response. They could engage local police as due process monitors and to ensure we do not have bounty hunters as ICE agents. It would not surprise me in the least that HLS has embarked on a bounty based process.
It's always been about Donald staying out of jail. The only thing different now is that he has a lot of company. Those people have been well-organized (in secret) since the '90s. Some of us were paying attention; but just like now, we thought it wasn't a serious threat.
I wonder if Donald will try to accept the jet by saying that it's being donated to the U.S., not to him personally? It's a strange idea, but I wouldn't put it past him.
I think this is one of the reasons why he's saying Venezuela is invading us—to give him the ability to use wartime emergency powers despite there being no war.
I think they’ve already crossed it. The Rubicon moment isn’t some event we’re waiting for—it’s the point where their crimes became public and prosecutable if they lose power. That threshold has already been passed.
From the emoluments violation with the $400M jet, to DOJ coercion, to defying court orders—this isn’t speculation. It’s all on the record. And judges have already called it what it is: lawless. The only thing holding off consequences is their grip on the institutions that would enforce them.
To me, this is no longer about politics—it’s about survival. They’re not trying to win elections anymore. They’re trying to avoid what happens if they lose.
But I don’t believe crossing the Rubicon is the end. I still think the same mechanisms that expose and prosecute criminal abuse are available to us. The courts of public opinion—and international opinion—still matter. The world is watching. And those narratives can shape outcomes even when institutions falter.
What worries me most is the potential for civil war-style violence if the regime senses it’s truly cornered. That fear—the threat of violence as a shield against justice—isn’t just intimidation. It’s the regime’s final line of defense.
We need to say it out loud: they are betting on our fear of civil war to stop us from holding them accountable. And if we flinch from that, they win without firing a shot.
You could be right on the Rubicon moment. I also the same way about the potential for a civil war style level of violence.
On holding them accountable, I think that states, especially blue states, need to wake up to the fact that while the Supremacy Clause is real, so is federalism. When the fascist regime takes lawless action against their residents, states should be starting investigations that lead to prosecution of those involved. There's no presidential pardon for state crimes, and the Supremacy Clause does not protect against committing crimes, whether state of federal.
I like that. States are trying to navigate the situation and their response. They could engage local police as due process monitors and to ensure we do not have bounty hunters as ICE agents. It would not surprise me in the least that HLS has embarked on a bounty based process.
It's always been about Donald staying out of jail. The only thing different now is that he has a lot of company. Those people have been well-organized (in secret) since the '90s. Some of us were paying attention; but just like now, we thought it wasn't a serious threat.
I wonder if Donald will try to accept the jet by saying that it's being donated to the U.S., not to him personally? It's a strange idea, but I wouldn't put it past him.
Down with the GOP!
Could not agree with you more.
To me - the next logical step is an attack from a foreign power (and we certainly have given them enough top secret into to facilitate that).
Then, they could legitimately say we are being invaded and invoke every power possible.
I am supporting protests, calls, national strike… but I honestly don’t know what card(s) we have to play that can stop what is coming.
I've thought about that as well.
I think this is one of the reasons why he's saying Venezuela is invading us—to give him the ability to use wartime emergency powers despite there being no war.
And think of how much better it would be for him if we were ACTUALLY being attacked!
Interesting analogy. I fear that they will cross the river soon. There is a lot of noise on the river bank but noone is holing the boats.