National Guard Power Grab & Thai PM Fallout
Thailand’s PM Kicked to the Curb
Thailand’s Constitutional Court gave Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra the boot—6 to 3—for calling Cambodia’s Hun Sen “uncle” in a phone call that smelled like corruption and favoritism. She’d already been suspended since July, and now Deputy PM Phumtham Wechayachai is the caretaker while Parliament scrambles to find a new leader. Translation: chaos, protests, and the Shinawatra dynasty taking a big hit. Sources: Reuters, AP
Trump Deploying Troops Like It’s a Board Game
Trump’s latest stunt? Shipping National Guard troops into Democratic-run cities without their consent. He’s already planted them in D.C. and L.A., with Chicago next on his invasion wishlist. Democratic governors fired off a letter telling him to shove it, warning this is unconstitutional federal overreach. Translation: Trump thinks he’s emperor; governors are reminding him this is still a federation. Sources: Politico, Wikipedia
Kamala’s Protection Yanked
Trump announced Kamala Harris will lose her Secret Service detail on September 1. Yes, really. Stripping political opponents of protection isn’t just petty—it’s dangerous. It sets a precedent that your safety depends on being in the regime’s good graces. Translation: banana republic behavior. Sources: Al Jazeera
Ukraine Still Bleeding
Russia’s latest missile strikes on Kyiv killed at least 23 people. Zelenskyy gave Putin a September 1 deadline for talks, while 100,000 Russian troops mass near Pokrovsk. Macron and Merz say Europe will throw more sanctions and air defense Ukraine’s way. Translation: diplomacy is on life support. Sources: The Guardian
Featured Resister: Democratic Governors Coalition
Refusing to bow to Trump’s federal troop overreach, they’re standing up for state sovereignty. They’re drawing a bright red line against authoritarian creep.
Today’s To-Do List
- Call your governor and demand they reject unauthorized federal troop deployments
- Share verified reporting about Paetongtarn’s dismissal—authoritarians thrive in chaos when we look away
- Raise hell about Kamala Harris losing Secret Service protection—this isn’t a partisan issue, it’s about political violence prevention
- Donate to Ukraine relief or advocacy groups supporting civilians under fire
- Boycott Chick-fil-A today—funneling money into far-right causes isn’t feeding democracy
Resistance Events Today
- Chicago: Community rally against National Guard deployment, Daley Plaza, 5 PM
- Online: National webinar on civil liberties & troop deployments, 8 PM EST, hosted by ACLU
Final Rallying Call from Resistance Kitty
The fascists want to normalize military occupation of our cities, strip protection from political rivals, and treat democracy like their chew toy. But here’s the truth, kittens: claws beat crowns when we use them together. Stay loud, stay sharp, and keep scratching until the walls of fascism crumble.
Sources
- Reuters – Thailand PM dismissed
- AP News – Thai PM ouster
- Politico – Governors vs Trump troops
- Wikipedia – Federal force deployments 2025
- Al Jazeera – Kamala protection revoked
- The Guardian – Ukraine live coverage