One would expect the national news to pick up and run with the sensational stories coming out of Chicago. Of course, I never expected I’d need to cancel the Washington post for being a tool, so there’s that.
As a former local journalist (currently editor and writer), I am thrilled to read this. Corporate media have failed us in so many ways, but the free press carries on.
It is encouraging to know that local legacy media outlets are reporting the unvarnished facts. It is equally appalling that national media is not doing so. As always, your coverage is invaluable.
Great piece! I get so tired of hearing how journalists aren’t doing their jobs and appreciate all the examples you’ve included here that say otherwise!
Are these grotesquely costumed Thugs demonstrating they are using our cities as training grounds for “the War Department” under alcohol-infused brain Hegseth?
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In a September 30, 2025, speech at Marine Corps Base Quantico, President Donald Trump said that American cities should be used as "training grounds" for the military.
Key details from the speech:
Quote: "I told Pete [Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth], we should use some of these dangerous cities as training grounds for our military".
Context: Trump presented the idea to an audience of military leaders, stating that U.S. cities were facing a "war from within" due to crime and unrest.
Targets: He specifically mentioned Democratic-led cities such as Chicago and New York, indicating that they were in need of federal military intervention.
Authority: The proposal drew immediate criticism and raised legal concerns, as using the U.S. military for domestic law enforcement is restricted by laws like the Posse Comitatus Act.
Are these a mix of the thugs Trump pardoned for January 6th and a mix of others bought off with the salary offers? Rappelling in from helicopters?
{Erik Prince, the founder of the controversial private military company Blackwater, is the brother of Betsy DeVos, who served as Secretary of Education under President Donald Trump.
Prince is known for his support of Trump and has been involved in several actions concerning private security and foreign policy.
Link below: Key details about Erik Prince and his activities:}
Bravo. “One would expect the national news to pick up and run with the sensational stories …” In the old days of Cronkite, I was 18, my number popped out of a bingo machine, and the Vietnam war was on TV every night. Last night Greg Abbott, the premier A$$ kisser in the universe, was featured. I saw no ICE atrocities. The brutality of ICE should be featured every night, and we all know why that is not happening. What a shame.
One would expect the national news to pick up and run with the sensational stories coming out of Chicago. Of course, I never expected I’d need to cancel the Washington post for being a tool, so there’s that.
Thank you Mark Jacob for pointing out the great and dangerous work these local reporters are doing
As a former local journalist (currently editor and writer), I am thrilled to read this. Corporate media have failed us in so many ways, but the free press carries on.
We need more people to gather the receipts to offset the MAGA propaganda.
It is encouraging to know that local legacy media outlets are reporting the unvarnished facts. It is equally appalling that national media is not doing so. As always, your coverage is invaluable.
Great piece! I get so tired of hearing how journalists aren’t doing their jobs and appreciate all the examples you’ve included here that say otherwise!
This has to be stopped. Trump, Bondi, Patel and Homan are out of control.
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A heartening story. Thanks, Mark.
Chicago might want to follow Portland’s invasion and follow suit on there protest. They are a lot bigger than Portland
About DAMN TIME!!!
For those who need some guidance on alternative media sources and how to find them, https://sharonlawrence.substack.com/p/governing-alternative-news-sources.
Very true. And Borderless is an online among the publications that risen to the challenge and which gives us the stories of immigrants.
https://borderlessmag.org/
Stunning
Are these grotesquely costumed Thugs demonstrating they are using our cities as training grounds for “the War Department” under alcohol-infused brain Hegseth?
⬇️
AI
In a September 30, 2025, speech at Marine Corps Base Quantico, President Donald Trump said that American cities should be used as "training grounds" for the military.
Key details from the speech:
Quote: "I told Pete [Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth], we should use some of these dangerous cities as training grounds for our military".
Context: Trump presented the idea to an audience of military leaders, stating that U.S. cities were facing a "war from within" due to crime and unrest.
Targets: He specifically mentioned Democratic-led cities such as Chicago and New York, indicating that they were in need of federal military intervention.
Authority: The proposal drew immediate criticism and raised legal concerns, as using the U.S. military for domestic law enforcement is restricted by laws like the Posse Comitatus Act.
Are these a mix of the thugs Trump pardoned for January 6th and a mix of others bought off with the salary offers? Rappelling in from helicopters?
{Erik Prince, the founder of the controversial private military company Blackwater, is the brother of Betsy DeVos, who served as Secretary of Education under President Donald Trump.
Prince is known for his support of Trump and has been involved in several actions concerning private security and foreign policy.
Link below: Key details about Erik Prince and his activities:}
First link:
‼️Cities for training: https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&source=web&rct=j&url=https://www.politico.com/news/2025/09/30/trump-military-cities-training-ground-00587977%23:~:text%3DX-,Trump%252C%2520justifying%2520domestic%2520military%2520action%252C%2520tells%2520Pentagon%2520leaders%2520to%2520%27,promoting%2520himself%2520and%2520his%2520policies.&ved=2ahUKEwjMo7DD55KQAxV5rYkEHQ7wClUQmL8OegQIBBAC&opi=89978449&cd&psig=AOvVaw1rreqHiSA0wT03klUnDOKT&ust=1759951269884000
‼️2nd Link
Mercenaries
https://www.newsweek.com/could-76-billion-year-us-war-afghanistan-be-privatized-1019654#:~:text=Since%20then%2C%20McMaster%20and%20Tillerson,U.S.%20spends%20on%20foreign%20conflicts.
Bravo. “One would expect the national news to pick up and run with the sensational stories …” In the old days of Cronkite, I was 18, my number popped out of a bingo machine, and the Vietnam war was on TV every night. Last night Greg Abbott, the premier A$$ kisser in the universe, was featured. I saw no ICE atrocities. The brutality of ICE should be featured every night, and we all know why that is not happening. What a shame.
Thank You
Except what happened to NPR⁉️
The local version in Chicago, WBEZ, is doing its part.