Takin' It to the Streets

March 29, 2026 (Vol. 20 No. 13) - Millions and millions of Americans took to the streets yesterday in support of democracy. In fact, protesting is one of the most pro-democracy things one can do. We live in a country where First Amendment rights to speak freely and to redress our grievances against the government are revered. I attended one of the No Kings rallies yesterday in Lawrence, Kansas. It had an almost festive atmosphere. However, the message my fellow citizens and I delivered was deadly serious: Donald Trump's descent into autocracy with congressional republicans' blind adherence to their dear leader is the greatest threat American Democracy has ever known. This is the time to make our voices heard in the halls of government, the streets of our towns and cities, and in the voting booths. The good news is that the Lyin' King and the members of his Turd Reich have never been more unpopular than they are now. And considering the current trend of public opinion ratings, Metamucilini's numbers will likely go lower. However, Democrats should not take anything for granted. General Liesenhower has shown a willingness to do anything to change the subject - even go to war. There is also the very real threat that he will try to "fix" and possibly cancel November's midterm elections to maintain power. I find Flabio's conduct of the war with Iran especially troubling. It is plain to see that the only strategy he had going into this debacle is to "blow stuff up." While I have no problem administering a beat-down on the Iranian terrorist regime, we needed to more clearly define our goals, explain them to the American people, and gain congressional approval before the first bomb was dropped. Despite the heavy damage and casualties the U.S. has inflicted upon the Islamic Republic, there are troubling signs this weekend that the war is widening. God help us if Uncle Scam decides we need the proverbial "boots on the ground." It seems we haven't learned the lessons of Korea, Vietnam and Iraq. As Pete Seeger once put it, it won't be long before we are Neck Deep in the Big Muddy. It is always easier to start a war than end one. The war was among dozens of reasons me and my fellow Americans took to the streets yesterday. It is not only our right, but our solemn duty to oppose Dictator Tot and to help reenforce the sacred American values of equality, truth and justice for all. As in the quotation widely attributed to British politician Edmund Burke,, "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." That's it for now. Fear the Turtle.