Trump is not a Monarch yet

The Don Trump has been speaking and signing executive orders like he is an all powerful monarch of the United States of America, Canada, Mexico oh and Gaza too.

The thing about very dangerous men is not only will they do everything they can to get into power, they will also then do everything that they can to keep and strengthen that power too.

During his first two weeks in office, President Donald Trump has signed nearly 40 executive orders. They cover a dizzying array of policy areas from immigration to public school and many of them have already been challenged in court. The orders have impacted many lives, and, constitutional or not, the damage that some of these orders threaten to do is real.

Summary of Executive Orders and Their Use

Definition and Legal Framework:

  • Executive orders are written directives issued by the president under Article II of the Constitution to ensure laws are faithfully executed.
  • They cannot override federal laws or statutes, which must be passed by Congress.
  • While executive orders can guide federal agencies on implementing laws, they cannot create new statutes.

Presidential Authority:

  • Presidents can use executive orders to direct government actions within their constitutional authority without violating federal law.
  • They cannot bypass checks and balances or usurp powers from Congress or the judiciary.

Implementation Timeline:

  • Some orders take effect immediately, while others require further action from federal agencies, which may delay their impact.

Revocation of Executive Orders:

  • Executive orders can be stopped by:
    • Congress enacting a law to reverse them.
    • Courts declaring them unlawful.
    • A future president issuing a new order to rescind or amend them.

Historical Context:

  • All presidents have issued executive orders, some of significant importance (e.g., Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation, Truman’s military integration).
  • Conversely, some orders have had negative impacts, like Roosevelt’s internment of Japanese Americans.

Controversy Over Use:

The ACLU and others advocate against executive orders that threaten civil liberties and rights, highlighting the potential for harm despite legality.

An executive order is misused if it violates the Constitution or federal laws.

President Trump’s orders, such as rescinding civil rights obligations for federal contractors, may not violate statutes but can undermine civil rights.

Trump makes the Watergate scandel look like a mere warm up act for what he is doing and about to do.
The Doors – Riders on the Storm

Turning a blind eye to reality

President Trump demonstrates a clear lack of interest in treating people with love, respect, or dignity, and he does not adhere to the law as he claims. While he positions himself as the law of the land, the reality is quite different.

Saving lives requires investment, and those who identify as Christians yet continue to support Trump’s worldview must consider one critical question: What would the poor, immigrant Jesus do? Do they truly follow His teachings, or do they prioritize Trump’s version of patriotism?

Many supporters may believe they are voting to “save babies” from abortion, but Trump’s policies could lead to far greater suffering and loss of life globally. Do they think Jesus cares only for the lives of U.S. citizens?

This is not about saving money; it’s about an immoral agenda that reflects how little one man cares and the immense damage he can inflict while claiming to act in the public’s best interest. Ultimately, his actions serve only his interests and those of his billionaire backers. The United States has moved from a challenging situation into an even worse one; it’s more like stepping out of the frying pan into the fire and brimstone.

Senator Bernie Sanders States MAGA billionaire Elon Musk and his so-called “Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)” and reveals that what they’re doing is actually “illegal.”

“Nothing wrong with looking for waste in the kinds of bureaucracy that exist. I think we can do a whole lot to get rid of the waste, the fraud, the excessive bureaucracy that exists in government — especially, by the way, in the Defense Department,” Sanders said on CNN.

Notably, Musk and his minions have not been going after the Pentagon — a move that would enrage the military-industrial complex that funnels so much money into Musk’s companies — but have instead focused on gutting things like AIDs prevention programs and support for the global poor.

“What is wrong right now is one simple reality: What Musk is doing is illegal and unconstitutional,” said Sanders.

Senator Sanders is absolutely correct. Musk and his DOGE minions have been rummaging through the Treasury Department’s payment systems without proper clearance or Congressional oversight.

On top of that, they have moved to lock federal employees out of the U.S. Agency for International Development, a blatantly illegal move since USAID is funded by appropriations from Congress. Musk is directly violating the balance of power between the branches of government.

“You cannot go into an agency like USAID and essentially fire everybody and get rid of that agency,” stated Sanders. “That’s an agency that was created by Congress.”

“They want to get rid of USAID? Fine. Come to the Congress. Make your case. You can’t do it unilaterally,” he continued.

“You tell me whether or not we are living in an oligarchy,” Sanders added. “And I think the function of government under Trump, under Elon Musk, will not be to serve ordinary people, but to make the very richest people in this country even richer.”

Donald Trump and Elon Musk are stripping our government for parts. We can either sit back and watch as our country crumbles or we can demand immediate action.

Nina Simone – Sinnerman

A Service of Celebration

Funeral plans for Neil Edwards – 1 PM Friday, 7th March 2025

Thank you all for the kind words and messages provided to me, Shamen, and Lindsay at this time. It comforts us all to know just how loved Neil was, and I am very grateful for the support that we have received during his brief illness and since his passing. We now have further details for Dad’s funeral, which will take place at 1 PM on Friday, 7th March, at the Village Hall in Spreyton.

https://spreytonparishcouncil.co.uk/spreyton-village…/

This is a celebration of Dad’s life, and so we ask that you wear what you feel comfortable in. For those going to the burial site, we also recommend weather-appropriate clothing and shoes on the day.

Neil will be taken from the hall by car to a woodland burial site in Cheriton Bishop called Crossways; they provide an environmentally friendly burial. We have already made provisions to ensure he has his pipe, tobacco, and matches with him when he is laid to rest. https://crosswayswoodlandburials.co.uk/

Instead of flowers we are asking if people could donate to the Blue Cross there will be a collection on the day or if you would prefer you can donate online with further details below.

If people do not wish to go to the burial site there will be refreshments available at the village hall. Teas, coffees and a bar will be available in the hall which will open once we set of to the burial site. When the burial has taken place we will head straight back to the village hall where some food will then be served.

After this some family and friends will be making their way to the Tom Cobley Tavern in Spreyton.

https://www.tomcobleytavern.co.uk/

All who knew Dad are welcome and if you would like to be with us on the day please let us know by sending us a message so we have an idea of number of attendees on the day. I have also set up a just giving page for the Blue Cross in memory of Neil to find out more click the link below https://www.justgiving.com/page/huw-edwards-2

Eva Cassidy – Who Knows Where The Time Goes

Asset stripping of the USA

I have read a few articles about the intelligence and logic of Donald Trump and Elon Musk – both men even if they have intelligence and wisdom are not acting presently on those instincts. These men are both salesmen and businessmen to their core, able to make and lose considerable amounts of money and can surf the financial markets and do what they got to do in order to make a profit in any given situation within which they find themselves in.

If they were running a company right now rather than the most powerful country in the world what you could describe their actions as is an asset striping exercise, where upon a company is taken over in financial difficulties and selling each of its assets separately at a profit without regard for the company’s future. Sadly that is exactly what is being done to the American state and the institutions that it over sees domestically and around the world.

Everybody be cool, this is a robbery! From Pulp Fiction WARNING LANGUAGE MIGHT BE OFFENSIVE TO SOME IN THIS CLIP

The present government might save or generate a considerable amount of wealth to certain individuals, but I believe there will be a price to pay. Seriously destabilise and causing considerable amount of suffering within the USA and the rest of the world – we really are in a new era now where the future is uncertain and unknown but is unlikely to be good or even profitable.

Plastic Jesus Sung by Tia Blake

Goodnight and God bless you Dad

Is this year nearly over yet! So sadly on Friday 31st January my father sadly passed away in hospital after a short battle with cancer and other complications in his body he was just 73 which feels still so young. He was very ill in his last month of life although it was a pleasure and honour to spend time around him even at this difficult time. I was trying to do a little bit of everything, visit him in hospital, continue to work and also look after myself.

January was a tough month and more so for my Dad than anyone of us. In his time in hospital he also had a bleed on the brain which led to confusion and considerable forgetfulness, which made communication difficult at times. We hoped he could be cured of the diagnosed cancer but also had a considerable fear that this he was dying.

One of the most heartfelt and warm, comforting things Dad has ever said to me was, while he was lying on his hospital bed he said after I told him that I was trying to do a little bit of everything and failing to do them all well. He told me that I had failed at nothing, which was just so beautiful and in his moment of need and support he was their supporting me and making me feel so very proud of him being my Dad.

I was able to let many people know on Facebook that he had passed away and the love and support people have posted has been a huge comfort for which me, mum and Shamen are very grateful for.

Me and his partner Shamen will be meeting with the funeral director tomorrow and we have hopes and plans for what we would like to do for my Dads funeral. Which I will update more information on here as and when it has been planed or taken place.

The Parting Glass – Cara Dillon

Three wise Monkeys, a western spin!

The three wise monkeys are a Japanese pictorial maxim, embodying the proverbial principle “see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil”. The three monkeys are

Mizaru (見ざる), “does not see”, covering his eyes

Kikazaru (聞かざる), “does not hear”, covering his ears

Iwazaru (言わざる), “does not speak”, covering his mouth.

There are at least two divergent interpretations of the maxim: in Buddhist tradition, it is about avoiding evil thoughts and deeds. In the West, however, it is often interpreted as dealing with impropriety by turning a blind eye. Turning a blind eye is an idiom describing the ignoring of undesirable information.

I think over the next four years there will be lots of turning of blind eyes to Trump actions and inactions in both domestic and international politics.

The KLF – America: What Time is Love? – 1991 – (Full Uncensored 12″)

Imagine a world where our Earth’s vital ecosystems are legally protected from the severest harms

“Ecocide” means unlawful or wanton acts committed with knowledge that there is a substantial likelihood of severe and either widespread or long-term damage to the environment being caused by those acts.

What is considered ecocide?

Ecocide is committing any unlawful or detrimental act that one is well-aware will cause severe, irreversible long-term damage to the environment. Ecocide has a negative human impact on the environment by causing mass destruction to our delicate ecosystems that are imperative to sustain all types of life on Earth.

This has been a challenging start to the year and although President Trump is what I will most likely write about and his actions and inactions, have mostly been far from my mind. My lovely father has been incredibly unwell and it is serious, but the light and joy I get from him at this time gives me a shield of warmth and love in which to take on and cope with this world of ours.

President Trump just merely picks up a document and has to sign it into law in order to turn from reason to madness. He ordered the US to leave the World Health Organisation sighting mismanagement and poor decision making for this quick cash crab for America on a most important humanitarian organisation. This organisation does a great deal to internationally keep diseases from peoples doors and to withdraw money from it for administrative reasons is self inflicted wound on the world and utter madness. Though on the other side of a coin it will save people in the USA money and so means you have to pay less taxes – there will be a lot of this important activity stopping in order to save money, taking place over the next four years and no matter how much money you save and how much your stocks, shares and crypto currencies increase the world will be in a far worse place for these cash grabs by the Trump administration.

To live a love of money is that what the profits said?

Those whom are inadvertently or directly affected by Trump’s cash grab in the name of freedom (freedom from what, I don’t know anymore, as to free someone of a financial tax also enslaves and potential condemning others to death that would have benefit from the live saving healthcare and planning provided by the WHO).

Ca$hing in on the act!

 True there is never enough money to provide for the greed of this world it looks like Trump has chosen to take a rain check on America’s commitment and responsibilities to the needs of this world and itself – I wish someone could tell me how this makes America great again.

Back to my own perspective of humanity and how people should, could and do treat each other – at this challenging time for my family I have uttermost respect and goodwill for those that at this difficult time have shown me random acts of kindness, support and love –it really does mean the world to me and gives me strength to carry on, survive and hopefully thrive.

I hope that those forced into difficulty directly due to Donald Trump’s money saving and spending antics, wickedness and cruelty also happen to meet people along their way in their life that are able to offer compassion, comfort and warmth as well as the strength to carry on, survive and hopefully thrive along there way.

Tyrant Trump an evil President in waiting

When a political leader boasts of his plans to expand his own nations land by acquiring through military or economic means against the will of the people who already live or own it in the name of ‘the protection of the free world’ – well your world is no longer going to be free.

Donald Trump is threatening and warning other nations not to stand in his way as he moves to acquire Canada as the 51st state, Greenland as an island of national interest and the panama canal becoming owned by the US.

Trump talks a lot of hostile nonsense as fact and he does it so often it risks becoming fact. If Britain turned around and said that Ireland should now become a nation of the UK or vice-versa there would be uproar and outrage quite rightly but Trump announces which parts of the world he has decided to govern and the world does not blink an eye.

The man is dangerous and for someone that does not use the word evil lightly I would also describe him as a bad and evil man this is not trash talk, this is fact. Based on words, actions and deeds. I don’t know why someone can have the gall to call themselves a Christian either Catholic or other and support, defend or rally around the policies of this president elect. He has a one way ticket to hell when his maker calls time on his life and I hope he does not drag many others there through his strength of will and convictions to.

Chris Rea – The Road To Hell 1989 Full Version

A picture of Christmas 2024

Our family get together for Christmas 2024 with my Mum, my Dad and my Dad’s partner Shamen – we always try and get together for a Christmas meal as close to Christmas day as possible and this year we all turned up at my mums for a festive meal enjoyed by us all on Christmas day.

It’s strange I started writing this at 4:42am on the Monday 30th December after not much sleep thinking about what Christmas means to me and what the future might hold in 2025. Christmas means different things to different people. Whether it’s a religious festival for the birth of the son of god and your messiah, a chance to have a holiday and relax at a cold and bleak time of the year, a chance to reflect on what just happened in the year that has just taken place and plan or prepare for what might happen in 2025. Or a chance to catch up and spend time with family, for me it’s a mixture of many of those listed above.

I’m thinking alot about the time at the moment, the time we have, times that are special, times that change and when there is no time left at all.

Well its new years eve already tomorrow, doesn’t time just fly

Auld Lang Syne by Robert Hecht and Betsy Phillips

Political Echo Chambers

Just heard the phrase on a clip on my X website on the Peston show from tonight in the UK where Martin Lewis talks about ‘people living within their own fiscal eco-chambers’.

To me this really struck a chord and is so insightful to so many political expressions, opinions and perspectives. An echo chamber is “an environment where a person only encounters information or opinions that reflect and reinforce their own.” The term is a metaphor based on an acoustic echo chamber, in which sounds reverberate in a hollow enclosure.

I often wonder why both in the UK and US why elections often appear to be so close and nobody really knows who is going to win or lose or even or by how much of a percentage and also why people seem to express certain strong held views or appear to disbelieve or not have an interest in or care about the views of others that can be considered to be an opposite to their own.

Well I still don’t understand why one would ever vote for Trump and over the next four years were going to see that political reality unfold. But as a businessman and salesman that made a pitch to multiple pockets of people with a wide spectrum of opinions and he was able to rally enough people in enough fiscal eco chambers to ultimately be able to now dominate the political landscape for the next four years in the US and beyond too.

Sadly in the UK the right have dominated our politics in terms of proportion of governments voted in over the years and an eco chamber of people that look inwards to what is in it for themselves when their lives are profitable or are sold a story or business model that looks inwards to making them wealthier and more prosperous, you can see the logic in why a majority would vote for this consistently on an election by election basis and then once elected our government and politicians fights for this ethos for our nations and fight to tell us that this is what they are doing for us and thus the cycle of inward looking self-serving politics continues.

Trumps political perspective might be an extreme perspective of such self serving interests and needs to be fulfilled and voted for but it is neither new nor in many ways an unexpected thing to vote for when given a choice to do so.

The main problem for me, which I mention from my warm, hobbit hole in the shire of Devon in what is after all considered to be a relatively affluent part of the planet and well looked after space and place is that the world aspires to be. A self serving place like many that looks after its own interest and needs but not everywhere in the world is relatively affluent part of the planet or a well looked after space and place on the planet. There are conflicting interest, desires and opinions and not everyone can have or should get their own way. There are not enough trees to be cut down, not enough rivers and seas to be polluted and robbed of life, not enough land to be bought and sold or mines to be dug out or shares to be bought and sold for everyone.

There are many in the wealthy areas of the world whose eco chamber of reality and political perspective often encourages them to ignore or turn a blind eye to the suffering of others, alien to themselves, to ignore and pretend that it does not matter to them because of who they are or what they have and where they live.

Foreign places to many that are experiencing great poverty or suffering in developing or underdeveloped or third world nations, due to lack of fiscal opportunities and jobs or due to wars (not caused by them) or climate change (not generated by them) or pollution (not produced by them), or political stagnation and corruption (also not their fault) are often seen as not our problems too.

Such people living under such circumstances will seek to possibly escape to a wealthy region of the world, safer from all of the above mentioned negatives, these people will be known as immigrants, both legal and illegal ones. Or if fortunate in the country they live in they might seek to work as best they can to provide their future generations with great chance of wealth and opportunities that they could never have had in their own lifetime, but this opportunity will not be there for all.

Imagine Dragons – Demons