Not my graphic, but something I came across in 2017...

#ICE #NationalGuard #DHS #Peacekeepers #ProtectTheCapitol #ProtectTheCapital #PresidentSnowWantsYou #FascismInTheUSA #Authoritarianism #WashingtonDC #Capitol #HungerGames #TaxBreaksForTheRich #FoodShortages #KillThePoor #Capitalism #Panem #DistrictPolice

Rising Food Prices Are Likely to Continue, Thanks to #Trump’s Trade Wars

Wholesale prices on fresh and dry vegetables rose nearly 40 percent, and soon consumers will feel the pinch

By Peter Wade, August 17, 2025

"As wholesale and consumer prices have risen, so has the demand on food banks, which were already hit hard with shortages due to federal budget cuts earlier this year and actions at the so-called Department of Government Efficiency. The “One Big Beautiful Bill” congressional Republicans passed last month also cut Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (#SNAP) benefits by $186 billion, meaning more people may be turning to increasingly strapped food banks to make up for the loss in food assistance."

Read more:
https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-news/rising-food-prices-trump-trade-wars-1235410245/

Archived version:
https://archive.ph/kvJTy

#KillThePoor #RichGetRicher #Oligarchy #HungerGames #DOGE #BigUglyBill #SNAPCuts #FoodShortages #TrumpSucks #TaxBreaksForTheRich

I'd say this tweet aged well... Unfortunately...

#KillThePoor #RichGetRicher #Oligarchy #HungerGames #DOGE #BigUglyBill #SNAPCuts #FoodShortages

Despite Official Optimism, Southern Kyrgyzstan Struggles with Food Shortages

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://timesca.com/despite-official-optimism-southern-kyrgyzstan-struggles-with-food-shortages/

Um, #tariffs, #AI stealing jobs, #BenefitCuts, #FoodShortages because of #ClimateChange and #farmworkers being arrested. Friggin' projectionist!

#Trump warns of '#GreatDepression' if appeals court curbs tariff power

by BRETT ROWLAND | The Center Square
Mon, August 11th 2025

https://wgme.com/news/nation-world/trump-warns-of-great-depression-if-appeals-court-curbs-tariff-power-court-of-international-trade-congress-economy-liberation-day

#USPol #NoKings #TrumpSucks #ManBaby

Damn! This DDG AI summary is spot-on (I usually don't use them).

"When Rome turned its armies against its own citizens

The Roman Republic and later the Empire, saw several instances where military force was used against its own citizens, usually due to internal political struggles, civil wars, or revolts

- The nature of Roman politics: Power struggles and rivalries among powerful individuals and factions were common throughout Roman history, especially during the late Republic and periods of imperial instability.

- The evolving role of the military: As the Republic transitioned into an Empire, the army's role shifted from primarily defending the state's external borders to also playing a decisive role in internal power struggles and securing the position of ambitious leaders.

- Moral and legal implications: Using armies against Roman citizens or within Roman territory was often considered a violation of tradition and law, but ambitious leaders were willing to defy these constraints in pursuit of power."

Hmmmm.... Sound familiar?

Sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Roman_civil_wars_and_revolts

https://www.history.com/articles/6-civil-wars-that-transformed-ancient-rome

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crossing_the_Rubicon

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/history-magazine/article/julius-caesar-crossing-rubicon-rome

Archived version of above:
https://archive.ph/1RUJn

#TaxBreaksForTheRich #NoDictators #TrumpSucks #TrumpLies #USPol #ArmedPosses #FoodShortages #HighRents #MAGA #MakeAmericaGreatAgain #MakeRomeGreatAgain #NoKings
#NoEmperors #EndOfTheRepublic
#HistoryRepeatsItself #EconomicDownturn

Lessons from the Late Roman Army

June 25, 2014

"As the Empire grew, successive leaders, now styled as Emperors widened the veteran benefits until the mid third century A.D. After this troubled period of revolts, barbarian attacks and #EconomicDownturn and collapse, Roman authorities gradually reduced pensions and lengthened the period of active service necessary to receive full credit for service. This appears to have been done to reduce taxes for wealthy Romans living in the provinces."

https://cimsec.org/lessons-late-roman-army/

#TaxBreaksForTheRich #NoDictators #TrumpSucks #TrumpLies #USPol #ArmedPosses #FoodShortages #HighRents #MAGA #MakeAmericaGreatAgain #MakeRomeGreatAgain #NoKings
#NoEmperors #EndOfTheRepublic
#HistoryRepeatsItself