I know, I know–this has been a long time coming. But, I have to be honest, I was just too damned lazy to post anything about anything–and keep up with the news–within the last couple of years or so, and I’m only writing this because two-time United States President Donald Trump has apparently allowed Elon Musk more than a fair amount of power in the United States government, and between them they will mess up United States government policies and more for years to come. I’m Canadian, but I’m speaking out because I want my American neighbours to know that i am not OK with what is going on south of the border right now–even if Trump and Musk supporters are.

I’ve logged into my X (formerly Twitter) account recently, and came across this gem:

Though the added reader context may state that there is no record of Musk ever tweeting that, I wouldn’t put it past him, especially given the kerfuffle over his Nazi-esque salute and apparent sense of entitlement, which has become more pronounced since he purchased the site formerly known as Twitter and renamed it. Ignoring for a second that there are plenty of posts on Twitter (yes, I still insist on calling it that) calling out Trump and Musk and, as far as I know, those accounts haven’t been suspended, it still sticks in my craw that the owner of a social-media platform is flexing his muscles like this. In this manner, Musk reminds me of this:

But it doesn’t end there.

Apparently, once he was back in the Oval Office, Donald Trump has made Musk a ‘special government employee’ and given him special powers–such as dismantling government agencies like USAID (which he has called a ‘criminal organization’)–and allowed him to create a group called the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which is made up of young men who look like they recently graduated from college or university (if not younger) who have so far accessed people’s personal data and the nation’s money; apparently, lawyers are going after anyone who reveals the identities of these young men (you’ve seen their pictures if you’ve been on Twitter/X and/or Bluesky)–so much for freedom of speech and information, transparency, and accountability. Several people on X have pointed out that Musk is neither an elected nor an appointed official, and thus does not have the authority to do what he’s doing–but it doesn’t help that the current leader of the so-called free world is enabling him. But–stating the painfully obvious here–Trump and Musk are like two peas in a pod.

Unfortunately, I know, in terms of everything wrong with Elon Musk and what he’s doing with the power he has, I’m just scratching the surface.

I can’t tell you how bad I feel for everyone living south of the 49th parallel and north of the Rio Grande right now–well, those who didn’t vote for Trump, anyhow. As for those who did…well, I don’t know what to say, especially to those seeing the consequences of that action and having regrets.

I know Elon Musk is just another rich man looking to flex his muscles and avoid accountability while screwing over those who are most in need, but, much like Trump, his actions in his new position have serious repercussions, especially for those less fortunate than himself. The next President of the United States is going to have a hell of a job cleaning this administration’s mess; I can only hope that when Trump goes, Musk goes with him.

P.S.: I know this post is rather disjointed and incoherent, and I could make a million and one excuses for why that is, but I trust everyone reading it sees the point(s) I’m trying to make.