We The People SD

09/29/2026

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05/08/2026

"An American Maelstrom"

By: Publius

"These are the times that try men's souls." Thomas Paine said this in 1776 as part of his writing "The American Crisis."

250 years later, we are once again a nation in crisis, teetering on the edge of a precipice, staring deep into the maelstrom. A vast, and endless abyss that is devoid of logic, empathy and integrity.

I don't care how we got here, as far as I'm concerned the MAGA movement is just another manifestation of past horrors this country has had to deal with. A death rattle of the treacherous confederacy.

While they have held tightly to their confederate flags like toddlers holding security blankets. They have replaced white hoods and grey uniforms with red hats with white letters. Historians like myself will often proclaim "The Union won the war, but the confederacy won the peace." And in 2026 this is still the sad reality.

This administration, and its seemingly endless supply of ignorant jackboots have repeatedly sodomized the Constitution without remorse or consequence. The most precious and fundamental cornerstones of our Democracy are eroding. And worst of all, nobody in the grand old party seems concerned.

The educated are persecuted and targeted. The downtrodden are ignored and vilified. A nation composed of immigrants is now under continuous attack from mouth breathing xenophobes. They are complacent accomplices in the abduction and disappearing of human beings.

American citizens have been murdered in cold blood without cause. Not by local police but a Trump dispatched goon squad of wannabe faux patriots and fribbles.

Our executive and legislative branches are being controlled by spineless and brainless troglodytes who can't even define "Habeas Corpus." Which I assure you is just as terrifying a revelation as watching thousands of misled cultists carry out an insurrection on the sacred halls of the US Capital.

Despite the valiant efforts of various judges, politicians, and vigorous protesters around the nation to remove this cancerous maga tumor from our beloved Republic. We still find ourselves staring down the barrel of a loaded gun. My fear is that currently 33% of Americans are still smiling and enjoying the taste of the gun metal.

It’s beyond disconcerting that the current inhabitant of "The People's House" is a draft dodger, an adjudicated ra**st, 34 count felon, suspected party to infanticide, s*x trafficking, and an infinite number of crimes against women and children.

Trump and his like are so wholly unqualified, and unsuited for the responsibilities of their stations and continue to prove it with an unwavering level of incompetence, and stupidity.

Years from now this period will be studied at nauseum. How could a nation so deeply rooted in the principles of freedom and democracy fall victim to fascism.

I can only hope there is still an America left to mend after all of this is over. If not, then when future historians perform the autopsy on the rotted and bloated co**se of The United States of America. The cause will most unequivocally be "Donald Trump and the MAGA movement."

There is something depressingly poetic about watching our country descend into the maelstrom. We were a nation born out of victory against the redcoats. Seems fitting that we face the probability of death at the hands of the red hats.

05/07/2026

With Trump and company trying desperately to secure victories around the country as their approval sinks into the 30's PLEASE USE THIS LINK to familiarize yourselves with the South Dakota Voting Guide.

Everything South Dakota voters need to know about statewide contests in the primary and general elections.

05/07/2026

Great News!
WeThePeopleSD.org is pleased to announce in the last ten days we have gained over 3000 signatures!
Our total is now over 5,000!
Frustrated citizens from EVERY state have signed!
Progress is being made.
It is obvious there is a strong desire from the voters to get their Congresspeople and Senators to
DO THEIR JOBS!
Based on recent votes in the Senate and House, a few more of them are paying attention to us.
They need to push back on the President’s bullying, mocking, attacks, and lies.
To use a nautical term:
“The ship is starting to turn away from the storm.”
We need to keep the pressure up.
Forward the WeThePeopleSD.org website to others.
Call. Write your Senators and Congresspeople.
Show up at demonstrations.
Another nautical term:
“ALL HANDS ON DECK!”
We ARE succeeding!
Godspeed,
The Independent Rick Knobe

05/07/2026

We The People SD
PO Box 117 Sioux Falls, SD 57101

January 30, 2026

The Honorable Westley Moore
Governor
The State of Maryland
State House
100 State Circle, Annapolis, MD 21401 – 1925

Dear Gov. Moore:

We are writing to thank you for your clear and consistent leadership on the essential importance to this democracy of protecting and defending the Constitution and on the equally important requirement that elected representatives honor their oaths of office.

We are also writing to ask for your advice and assistance. We are members of the Board of Directors of a small but growing 501c(4) based in South Dakota called We the People SD (WethePeoplesd.org).

We launched this effort on September 17, 2025, the 238th anniversary of the signing of the Constitution in Philadelphia. We have one purpose: to demand that John Thune, the Senate Majority Leader, honor his oath of office to protect and defend the Constitution against all enemies, foreign and domestic.

As you know well, our founders created a system of government to protect against the forces of tyranny - a system dependent upon the checks and balances inherent in three coequal branches of government.

As Majority Leader, Senator Thune has the great responsibility not only to the citizens of South Dakota, but to this nation to assure that the legislative branch upholds its constitutional responsibility to act as a strong independent branch of government - a role needed more urgently now that perhaps at any point in our history.

In our opinion, John Thune has failed in that duty.

Our website includes an opportunity for citizens across this nation to sign a Call To Action that demands that John Thune fulfill his constitutional responsibility. To date we have 2010 signatures representing 37 states and the District of Columbia.

Given the accelerating assault on the Constitution and the persistent dismissal of the rule of law, each of us needs to take a stand – as you have done. Our Call To Action provides a way for everyone to stand with you.

We’re transitioning from an organization that has been primarily focused on South Dakota to one with a national focus. While John Thune has a particular responsibility, every elected official, past and present, needs to honor their oath as well. With so many people asking “what can I do to make a difference”, this is one opportunity to be heard.

We would like to talk with you about the most effective and impactful way to leverage what we have begun into a much broader initiative. We have built a website that can handle large populations effectively and securely. What we need is advice on how to do this well.

You are one of the few people in this country who have been unyielding, articulate, and clear about the current threat to our democracy and about the need for an urgent broad-based response. You understand what’s at stake, and you certainly understand the political process.

We are glad to come to Annapolis to meet with you in any way that respects the multiple demands on your time.

With best regards,

Michael Heisler, MD, MPH
Chair of the Board, We The People SD
[email protected]
605-759-5901

Rick Knobe
Board Member and Former Mayor of Sioux Falls
[email protected]
605-521-6076

04/10/2026

Dusty needs to read the Constitution. Couldn’t be more wrong.

04/09/2026

04/07/2026

No caption needed. Just sign the petition wethepeoplesd.org

04/05/2026

The President had this rhetoric for us this Easter Sunday. Political party doesn’t matter. We are in the throes of a public dismantling of our beloved Republic and desperately need your help to stop it. Sign the petition at wethepeoplesd.org and spread the word.

04/01/2026

https://www.wethepeoplestandup.org