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Like the Energy Transfer case against three Greenpeace entities for US$660 million – these cases are meant to bury activists, journalists, or community groups in legal costs and stress or the threat of bankruptcy, discouraging them from speaking out or organising against corporate wrongdoing.⁣

#TimeToResist

greenpeace.org/international/a

Greenpeace InternationalEnergy Transfer’s SLAPP lawsuit - Greenpeace InternationalEnergy Transfer is waging a SLAPP lawsuit against Greenpeace organisations in an attempt to silence protest and rewrite the history of the Indigenous-led protest movement against the Dakota Access Pipeline.

#USpolitics #TownHall #Maddow

"Maddow reacts to GOP Rep. Mike Flood being grilled by constituents at town hall" [ ± 1-3 min]
by msnbc

youtube.com/shorts/h7SMh-POJ08

Quote by msnbc
"Aug 5, 2025
"Opposing this administration and what Trump is trying to do is turning out to be the story of the century."
Rachel Maddow reacts to Rep. Mike Flood, R-Neb., being grilled by audience members over Trump administration actions at a recent town hall."

#USriseUp #FascistsAreHere
#TimeToResist #FightOligarchy
#FearIsTheTactic #TalkAboutIt #CallYourRep
#VoteUpAndDownTheBallot

#USpolitics #ClobertScared #RobertReich

To be exact: the video footage shared is from the earlier 2013 “The Colbert Report”. Later that night Robert Reich was, again, a guest on 'The Late Show".
-> youtube.com/watch?v=QkJshSf31Fc&t=5s <-

"The Trickle-Down Hoax on “Colbert” [ ± 1-3 min]
by RRReich

youtube.com/shorts/eNWa8FjeZj4

Quote by RRR:
"Aug 5, 2025
I’m excited to be joining Stephen Colbert tonight on “The Late Show.”
Back in 2013, I joined “The Colbert Report” to discuss how we build an economy that works for the many, not just the few."

#USriseUp #FascistsAreHere
#TimeToResist #FightOligarchy
#FearIsTheTactic #TalkAboutIt #CallYourRep
#WorkersUnite #UnionStrong
#VoteUpAndDownTheBallot

#USpolitics #KatForIllinois #BallotSignatures

"How We're Making Ballot Signatures FUN | Kat Abughazaleh For Illinois" [3:29 min]
by Kat Abughazaleh
----- for an older but very interesting video of 2 months ago, watch:
---> "What Should Democratic Resistance Look Like?": Kat Abughazaleh Talks Elon + Democrats w/ Jen Psaki <- [8:13 min]
---> youtube.com/watch?v=1SdLdm15rCc <-

youtube.com/watch?v=mbaa-frNPf

Quote by KA, the first video:
"Aug 4, 2025
Want to join us in getting on the ballot? Join our Discord server here;
-> discord.com/invite/katforillinois <-
Want to come to our party tomorrow, August 5? RSVP here:"
but I guess you're too late.

Quote by KA, the second video:
"Jun 11, 2025
The future of the Democratic Party is one that says no to fascism, Elon Musk, and abandoning our neighbors. If you'd like to know more about my campaign, go to
-> katforillinois.com/ <-

#USriseUp #FascistsAreHere
#TimeToResist #FightOligarchy
#FearIsTheTactic #TalkAboutIt #CallYourRep
#VoteUpAndDownTheBallot

910 #ClimateEmergency #FossilFascism

To all the MAGA worshipers that see this: do me a favor. don't watch this to confirm your opinion !
Do something better and new. With the ever increasing number of wildfires, floods and droughts in mind on your continent [incl Canada and Mexico]; try to learn, try to listen what the "radical left" is telling you.
That it's #BigMoney that is screwing you, nature and the government over. That it is not a 'normal' natural thing, but that it is nature calling out that it can no longer take the abuse. That it won't be able to protect human kind anymore.
That this is NOT the new normal but that it is the beginning of far worse to come. You're paying for your own demise by the gallon !
This is not the work of the devil but of very greedy humans, riding expensive yachts in to the sunset, with a huge pile of burntout rubble in their wake.

To the non-MAGA: watch and learn.

"Fossil fascism rises from climate chaos. #Trump #Socialism #climatechange" [25:49 min]
by OurChangingClimate
----- for the essay / documentary watch:
---> Why This Far-Right Takeover Is Worse Than You Think <-
---> youtube.com/watch?v=TGp05TOvID4 <-

youtube.com/shorts/qGEZneXEChI

Quote by OCC, the shorter version:
"Jul 30, 2025
Two intertwining strains of fascism taking root in the United States and across the planet. Fossil fascism and ecofascism. As the climate crisis sharpens, the inevitable confrontation with the fossil fuel industry draws nearer. To stop climate change, fossil fuel extraction cannot continue to exist. Ending fuel production means stranding trillions of assets and massive hits to capitalist profits, not to mention economic aftershocks that will permeate through almost every facet of our fossil fuel-based capitalist economy. Fossil fascism rises on the back of this deep existential crisis."

Quote by OCC, the longer version:
"Jul 4, 2025
In this Our Changing Climate climate change video essay, I examine the destructive nature of Trump and his fossil fascist (and at times ecofascist) tendencies. Specifically, I look at how the American far-right has captured power in the United States and is barrelling headfirst into a fossil fascist regime of violent oppression and environmental destruction."

Time stamps
0:00 - Intro
2:01- What Are Fossil and Ecofascism?
10:15 - Trump's Fossil Fascist Agenda Unleashed
20:29 - This Isn't Just About Trump
22:16 - Fighting Fossil Fascism

#USriseUp #FascistsAreHere
#TimeToResist #FightOligarchy
#TakeCareForLife #TakeCareForEarth
#StopBurningThings #StopEcoside
#ClimateBreakDown

#USpolitics #TexasFloods #Again

No more floating houses, they gone. No more floating cars, they gone.
Once in 500 years ? Bull, or the years are getting mighty short these days.

"MEGA #FLOOD AGAIN Texas Hill Country" [ ± 1-3 min]
by ReedTimmerWx

youtube.com/shorts/LgFwm6Dc4Co

Quote by RTWx:
"Jul 13, 2025
Tracking a MEGA #FLOOD down the Lampasas River, Texas near Kempner where the flood is dangerously cloud to Highway 190. Flood waters continue to rise to major flood stage. Texas Hill Country getting hammered again"

#USriseUp #FascistsAreHere
#TimeToResist #FightOligarchy
#FearIsTheTactic #TalkAboutIt #CallYourRep
#VoteUpAndDownTheBallot
#StopBurningThings #StopEcoside
#ClimateBreakDown

#USpolitics #TrumpsMainProblem

To be fair; Trump has loads of problems, is loaded with problems and IS a problem.
That said...
choosing the tarriff 'solution' he is forcing on the world, including penguins, as being THE main problem is perhaps presumptious. Let just say it's one of many.
The mans way to finding problems is creating them.

So why disrupt the, relatively stable, world economy. He claims that others are taking advantage of the 'goodwill' of the US. And well, in no time, there's that word [again] "the other". but lets get into that at the end.

Trump claims that the EU is taking advantage of the US by buying less American and selling to much European. Now how come?
Americans base their happiness on their success and their possesions: consumerism. So they want to buy stuff and want to buy it cheap. As a reaction their manufacturing had to be cheaper, so manufacturers went where production costs were cheaper. Free capitalism, right. Americans got used to ridiculously cheap products from low wage countries. At their finger tips one day delivery. Don't ask me how [please not now, I already have an headache] but capitalism provided.
Europeans base their happiness on their well-being while in the same capitalist environment. We don't like american products because of their low quality and price. We don't like your cars because they're too big, ugly, messy and expensive to drive. We don't like your food 'cause it's poisened. We don't like a lot of your goods 'cause of your production style: highly exploitive and ever a bad bargain.
So Trumps problem, as I understand it, is that 'the other' is doing it wrong. 'The other' is taking advantage, as long as he can blame 'the other'.
American would be wise to take a good healthy look at themselves. First the political [republican spine] problem: get rid of Trump and MAGA. This has been going on far too long and far too far. But then you're not done: take a good look at your own individual behaviour: do you 'work to life' or the other way round.
Where does your personal productivity come from ? Is it from punching your card or is it from actaly achieving something, preferably as a team. Preferably with universal healthcare, paid sick leave, paid holidays and unions. [or are you'all that perverted that when you have the chance you'all get sick, all of a sudden ?]

So, what is Trumps main problem ? It is alsways blaming someone else for his own fabricated problem. But if that's the way you like it, soit [French for alà] BUT DON'T BOTHER US/ME WITH IT.
If you want to destroy your country, I can't do a thing to stop you.
You'll have to do thát yourself.

JdeB

"Tariffs, Taxes & Taste: Why U.S. Products Struggle in Europe 🇺🇸" [9:31 min]
by Traveling Expats

youtube.com/watch?v=vSzg17Icd8

Quote by TE:
"Jul 13, 2025
The Hidden Reason Europeans Don’t Buy Many American Vehicles
In this video, we dive into the complex reasons behind why American cars struggle to gain popularity in Europe. From high tariffs and import taxes to differing consumer preferences and taste, the challenges run deeper than just price tags. Discover how trade policies and cultural factors shape European car buyers’ choices and why US vehicles face an uphill battle in the European market.
If you’ve ever wondered why European streets are dominated by local and Asian brands rather than American ones, this video breaks down the economic and cultural forces at play."

#USriseUp #FascistsAreHere
#TimeToResist #FightOligarchy
#WorkersUnite #UnionStrong
#CapitalismIsFailingYou