Humpty Trumpty’s Bombs Fail to Impress

PLUS: San Diego Resistance Calendar June 26 - July 4, 2025

What started out as an act of foreign policy dominance –dropping bunker buster bombs on Iran– has triggered a domestic war on the press.

The New York Times, CNN and others have all reported on an initial assessment of the Midnight Hammer mission by the Defense Intelligence Agency says Iran’s nuclear program has only been delayed a few months and asserts that much of Iran’s enriched uranium was moved to secret locations.

The very idea that Dear Leader’s zoomies failed to obliterate the nuclear capabilities of the evil ones shouting Death to America! is being treated as heresy. Fake News!, Not True! says the White House, which has reacted by ending the method used for Congressional oversight on classified matters, and loudly attacked those reporting this story and the publications bringing it to light.

Not since Galileo’s second inquisition over the temerity of his observation that the Earth revolves around the sun has the world seen such fury applied to a simple assertion of fact.

These days everything the President does is amazing. Therefore, the bombs dropped down the ventilation shafts of Iran’s underground nuclear facilities had to be the most amazing head-turning destruction you’ve ever seen.

From the White House vantage point, the media should be reporting on the people lining up to tell President Trump with tears in their eyes that Midnight Hammer was so amazing and they’ve never seen anybody do anything like it before.

Seriously, questioning the success of the US attack on three sites is now being equated with disparaging the military with unpatriotic motives.

The DC press corps got a close up and personal experience in a Defense Department briefing on Thursday morning with the face and demeanor of what many families have to endure every morning when living with a raging alcoholic. Portions of the video record of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s tantrum should be included in future college psychology courses.

Of course, the President loved the encounter, calling it “one of the greatest, most professional and confirming” press conferences he’d ever seen.

San Diego Resistance Calendar June 26 - July 4, 2025

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Thursday

6/26 - El Cajon Dissatisfied with Issa Demonstration, 11am-12:30pm, Corner of Magnolia and Fletcher Parkway. Details.

6/26 - Disappeared in America Visual Action 6-7:30pm, Federal Courthouse 333 W Broadway San Diego. We are launching a national photo petition day where people will take photos with posters of those who have been disappeared and flood social media with the truth. A key focal point of this campaign will be to call on local sheriffs to refuse to cooperate with directives from ICE to engage in federal immigration enforcement, such as renting jail beds to ICE, participating in immigration raids, and transferring people to ICE detentions. SIGN UP

6/26 - Disappeared in America Visual Action 11:30am -12:30pm We’re showing up at courthouses and town squares across the country to say: in America, we don’t let the government disappear people. That’s not who we are SIGN UP

6/26 - Weekly El Cajon Rallies: Feet on the streets in defense of Democracy 10am Fletcher Parkway and Magnolia El Cajon HANDS OFF: Our bodies Our healthcare Our public lands Our education Our human rights. Hosted by Indivisible North County San Diego SIGN UP

6/26 - Weekly Darrell Issa Office Rallies 10:30am - Noon 221 W Crest St Escondido. We’ll meet first at the office and then walk as a group to the public sidewalk on Lincoln Blvd. Bring your protest signs and a folding chair if you can’t stand for an hour or so. Consider a double-sided sign so that you can have one message for Issa and another for the motorists. SIGN UP

6/26 - Virtual Event, What's the Plan: A Weekly Discussion w/ Indivisible Co-Founders, Noon Register Here

6/26 - San Marcos Dissatisfied with Issa Demonstration 3-4pm, Corner of Grand and San Marcos Details

6/26 - Rally for Veterans and Active Military 5pm 20250 Vandegrift Blvd, Oceanside In support of VA workers and active duty service members who are at risk of being deployed to suppress protests exercising first amendment rights in LA and other cities across the nation. SIGN UP THRU JUNE 29

6/26 - KEEP ICE OUT OF COURTROOMS! 10am Edward J. Schwartz federal Building, 880 Front St, San Diego - Nonviolent collective action is how we overcome Trump’s abuses of power. Doing this every day until ICE is gone. There is strength in numbers, and we need everyone to rotate through these struggles so the same people are not bearing the burden and burning out. You can’t do everything, but you can do something.

6/26 - Movie Night + Panel Discussion 7-9pm Crown Point Park (Register for exact location) Featuring: The Lorax (1972) Based on the classic book by Dr. Seuss, the Lorax is a tale of environmentalism and action. Join SanDiego350 for an insightful and fun night of movie watching and a panel discussion with volunteers. REGISTER

Friday

6/27- KEEP ICE OUT OF COURTROOMS! 10am Edward J. Schwartz federal Building, 880 Front St, San Diego - Nonviolent collective action is how we overcome Trump’s abuses of power. Doing this every day until ICE is gone. There is strength in numbers, and we need everyone to rotate through these struggles so the same people are not bearing the burden and burning out. You can’t do everything, but you can do something.

6/27 - UC Pride Picnic 5-8pm 3585 Governor Drive. Join us for an evening of friendship and fun at Standley Park. We'll be set up near the playground under the gazebo, bring your chairs or picnic blankets as desired. There will be activities for all ages including a tie dye station! BYO item to tie dye and we'll have everything you need. We welcome you to bring your entire family and share this invitation with any other supportive neighbors and friends. We hope to see you there! SIGN UP

6/27 - Rally for Veterans and Active Military 5pm 20250 Vandegrift Blvd, Oceanside In support of VA workers and active duty service members who are at risk of being deployed to suppress protests exercising first amendment rights in LA and other cities across the nation. SIGN UP THRU JUNE 29

Saturday

6/28 - March for Immigrants / ICE Out of El Cajon 11am Manolo Farmers Market 1099 Main Street El Cajon

6/28 - Visibility Matters Noon-2pm, Southwestern Corner of Eastlake Parkway & Olympic Parkway Chula Vista. Join us in Chula Vista as we try to gain attention of our friends and neighbors to join the fight against the Trump Administration and to stop any further damage to the democracy of our country. RSVP

6/28 - Feet on the streets against all things trump 10:15am-12:30pm Birch Road & Millenia Avenue (2015 Birch Road) Chula Vista. This is becoming a regular spot for our voices to be heard and for the unengaged to see "regular people" fighting for democracy consistently.

We are getting more and more positive beeps and encouragement from the community, even the foot traffic - they are now "regulars" welcoming us each weekend as we grow! RSVP

6/28 - Parade! - 10am- 2pm Join DEMCCO in Oceanside for the annual Independence Day parade from. The parade begins at Coast Highway and Wisconsin Street and ends at City Hall.

6/28 Zoom - Take Action San Diego Monthly Meeting 4-5pm Our June 21, 2025 meeting will take up the all-important topic, "Building On the Momentum: What Comes Next, And Why It Matters". LINK

6/28 - Support Transgender Service Members 11am - 2pm Camp Pendleton Main Gate/ San Rafeal Dr & Harbor Dr Intersection Oceanside Now more than ever, we need our community to come together. Your presence matters. Whether you’ve been involved before or this is your first time showing up, we need you. RSVP

6/28 - Canvassing for Gun Violence Prevention Candidate Paloma Aguirre 10am-1pm 629 Third Ave Suite 1 Chula Vista. We're demanding real change at the County Board of Supervisors. That starts with protecting our majority and electing Paloma Aguirre in District One!

6/28 - Rally for Veterans and Active Military 5pm 20250 Vandegrift Blvd, Oceanside In support of VA workers and active duty service members who are at risk of being deployed to suppress protests exercising first amendment rights in LA and other cities across the nation. SIGN UP

6/28 - Rancho Bernardo Rally for our Rights! 11am-12:30pm Bernardo Center Drive & Rancho Bernardo Road, San Diego, Bring a friend or 10! This is a great event for newbies to attend. We will have a good time, make new friends and let off a little built up steam. RSVP

6/28 - More Choice Voting For Better Elections in Chula Vista 10-11am Bayfront Park 980 Marina Way, Chula Vista. A community outreach event spreading awareness ranked choice voting (RCV) with food, music, and guest speaker Assembly Member David Alvarez. RSVP

6/28 - Community Patrol Training 10am Balderrama Park Oceanside This training prepares you to witness, document, and support community safety and clarity. Led by Human Rights Council of Oceanside, Training by Union del Barrio

Sunday

6/29 - Democracy Corner Chula Vista Noon-1pm 2255 Otay Lakes Rd, Chula Vista. Weekly sign-waving in front of the Islands restaurant on Otay Lakes Road. Bring a large, easily readable sign. Please no noisemakers (megaphones, cow bells, whistles, etc.). We will use our signs, waves & smiles to encourage motorists to "Honk for Democracy". RSVP

6/29 - CBFD Indivisible Member Meeting: Let's talk Online Security and More 1:30pm Location provided after registration. REGISTER We’ll be talking about ways to lessen your risk online. We all know that we face some risk merely because we oppose the Trump Regime’s fascist policies and actions. Nonetheless, we can lessen our risks somewhat. We’ll be talking about how to do that.

6/29 - Social Potluck + Resistance Lab 4-6pm Kit Carson Park 3333 Bear Valley Pkwy Escondido. Join Indivisible North County San Diego and our coalition of regional groups for an afternoon of good eats, great company, and bold action! Connect with neighbors who share your values, enjoy a laid-back potluck, and help spark the next wave of change together. SIGN UP

6/29 - Human Peace Symbol on the Beach 11am We are looking for at least 200 people to join us at Coronado north beach (dog beach) across from Sunset park by navy base gate...for a peaceful protest...we will be forming at human peace symbol on the beach...the news helicopter will do a fly over to capture the event...we need at least two hundred people to pull it off...bring your doggy too. INDIVISIBLE North County San Diego

6/29 - Ramona Resist Protest 11am-1pm, 10th & Main Street, Ramona

6/29 - Picket - Blue Corner Group, Poway 11am-12:30 pm Poway and Community Roads

6/29 - Peaceful Protest - At the Kook Statue, Encinitas - Noon-2pm

6/29 - Support Ukraine Rally at Balboa Park 2-4pm El Cid Statue

6/29 - Canvassing for D1 Supervisor Candidate Paloma Aguirre 9am-Noon. Private address provided upon registration. Sponsored by San Diego County Young Democrats. REGISTER

6/29 - Rally for Veterans and Active Military 5pm 20250 Vandegrift Blvd, Oceanside In support of VA workers and active duty service members who are at risk of being deployed to suppress protests exercising first amendment rights in LA and other cities across the nation. SIGN UP

Monday

6/30 - Virtual Event Newtown Action Alliance - Lunch & Lobby 9 - 11am Briefing on the latest updates in the gun violence prevention movement followed by calls to Congress. REGISTER

6/30 - Virtual event Newtown Action Alliance - After Hours lobby session 5-7pm Volunteers come together for an evening of action on federal gun violence prevention legislation. First-time volunteers are extremely welcome. Register

6/30 - KEEP ICE OUT OF COURTROOMS! 10am Edward J. Schwartz federal Building, 880 Front St, San Diego - Nonviolent collective action is how we overcome Trump’s abuses of power. Doing this every day until ICE is gone. There is strength in numbers, and we need everyone to rotate through these struggles so the same people are not bearing the burden and burning out. You can’t do everything, but you can do something.

Tuesday

7/1 - Protect Social Security Rally & Protest 11:30am-1pm. Social Security Administration Offices, 7961 University Ave La Mesa. Bring your signs in support of Social Security, and make sure to bring a hat, and your own water. We’ll be on the sidewalk in a relatively sunny location, so a hat will make a big difference. RSVP

6/24 - Demonstrate for our Democracy, 4:30-6:30pm, Corner of Mira Mesa Blvd & Westwood Pkwy Black Mountain Democrats

7/1 - KEEP ICE OUT OF COURTROOMS! 10am Edward J. Schwartz federal Building, 880 Front St, San Diego - Nonviolent collective action is how we overcome Trump’s abuses of power. Doing this every day until ICE is gone. There is strength in numbers, and we need everyone to rotate through these struggles so the same people are not bearing the burden and burning out. You can’t do everything, but you can do something.

Wednesday

7/2 - Say YES! to Senator Padilla's courage & NO to masked "ICE" thugs 11am - 1pm 600 B St San Diego. Hosted by CBFD Indivisible. Let’s stand up for our California sisters and brothers. Bring your signs and come join us in front of Senator Padilla’s downtown office to show our community that we care. RSVP

7/2 - KEEP ICE OUT OF COURTROOMS! 10am Edward J. Schwartz federal Building, 880 Front St, San Diego - Nonviolent collective action is how we overcome Trump’s abuses of power. Doing this every day until ICE is gone. There is strength in numbers, and we need everyone to rotate through these struggles so the same people are not bearing the burden and burning out. You can’t do everything, but you can do something.

7/2 - Community Health & Resource Fair 10am - 3pm Jackie Robinson Family YMCA 151 YMCA Way, San Diego. INFORMATION

Thursday

7/3 - KEEP ICE OUT OF COURTROOMS! 10am Edward J. Schwartz federal Building, 880 Front St, San Diego - Nonviolent collective action is how we overcome Trump’s abuses of power. Doing this every day until ICE is gone. There is strength in numbers, and we need everyone to rotate through these struggles so the same people are not bearing the burden and burning out. You can’t do everything, but you can do something.

7/3 - Virtual Event, What's the Plan: A Weekly Discussion w/ Indivisible Co-Founders, Noon Register Here

7/3 - El Cajon Dissatisfied with Issa Demonstration, 11am-12:30pm, Corner of Magnolia and Fletcher Parkway. Details.

7/3 - San Marcos Dissatisfied with Issa Demonstration 3-4pm, Corner of Grand and San Marcos Details

Friday

7/4 - Comunidades Unidas Jamás Serán Vencidas (United Communities Will Never Be Defeated) 10am-Noon Valley Pkwy & N Ash St Escondido We’re gathering in solidarity with all immigrant communities, to demand dignity, protection, and real freedom for all. Because as the Pledge of Allegiance says: “with liberty and justice for all” — and we’re here to remind this country to live up to those words. SIGN UP Hosted by Indivisible North County San Diego

Good Trouble Lives On (July 17) As of deadline, there are eight events listed in San Diego County. Details next week.