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I object. Pence was the consummate enabler for 4 years; that he found God on January 6 doesn't wipe his complicity away. No Medal of Honor for Pence.

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Ari you are the bomb! And have a great taste in ties. I nominate you the Mayor of NYC, Supreme Court Justice , oh hell continue educating us. Thank you for all you do!

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Those who declare Mike Pence a “patriotic hero,” forget his consultations with Dan Quayle and Judge Luttig about his VP duties re: the electoral votes. Seemingly, indicating he was ignorant of his constitutional duties, ambivalent, or possibly in solidarity, as he’d been his entire VP reign. Although it took an attack of conscious for Cassidy Hutchinson, she returned and went before the world, to provide very significant information. Information that activated our DOJ. She has my respect.

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For the life of me I just can't understand why GOOD/VERY INTELLIGENT people can't see what is happening in our government today. Please keep up your great newsletter..we desperately need truthful information.

A Big Thanks To You Ari

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Oct 12, 2022·edited Oct 14, 2022

Hi Ari and everyone and Happy Mid week (Happy Wednesday😃)

About your book which is the number one sold book on Amazon (woo hoo😃😃): I have pre ordered my copy and I look forward to reading this book to learn more and to get your perspective/ analysis on January 6th.

About Mike Pence: Up to this day, Mike Pence has not come to the American people and give his account of the January 6th insurrection so Cipollone can take a back seat and be quiet on that medal of freedom shenanigans…oh pulease 🙄

My wish as a U.S citizen and as someone who knows right from wrong and upholds the laws of the United States: Trump must be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. I hope to see this happen.

Reminder: Vote by mail has started in some states. I just dropped off my ballot in the ballot box today. Please make sure that you vote.

Two of the biggest things at stake:

Democracy

Women’s rights

Cheers🍾🥂

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I agree that the bar has been set pretty low when we congratulate people for stepping up and doing the right thing, the lawful thing. When did that get to be the exception instead of the rule? I’ve missed your newsletters Ari, we really need your exceptional wisdom. Thanks though for the high standard of reporting on your show and your commitment to facts, truth and justice. Also highly entertaining and funny.

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I think Liz Cheney might have earned a medal of freedom for giving her power away for democracy. Never was a fan before. Wouldn't vote for her. But damn. What hutzva.

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Oct 13, 2022·edited Oct 13, 2022

Thanks Ari for your report on Rikers. It's a sad realization how the justice system will never be fair to people of color. No matter how much we fight for the same rights as a white defendent, it will never happen in this country. We keep taking backward steps to what should be justice for all of us. You always bring these injustices to light. We truly appreciate your being a voice to the voiceless. God bless you.🙏

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Ari, I am so sick and tired of hearing how Trump has violated every law on the books still walk free. It is heartbreaking how Republicans are so hateful, sick and crazy. I’m going to keep the faith Americans will do the right thing vote democrat’s in all major positions in November. Grateful for you

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Pence is definitely NOT a hero! We might have avoided this mess had he stood up at any point to condemn Trump. Ari, thanks for your always reasonable and educational reporting! Love your show!

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Hi Ari! Great report I agree with you 100%. Pence is no hero. He did exactly what he or any other VP should have done. “His Job” Nothing more. I never miss your show. You’re the best anchor on TV. You don’t just report the news, you report the facts and you explain so all can understand. Thank you for doing what you do. You report about what others may not want to talk about, I learn so much from you! Appreciate you Mr Melber❤️🫶🏼 I’m learning to enjoy rap too! My sons love that🤗

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The only hero amongst anyone mentioned in your essay besides all the first responders who risked their lives is Liz Cheney. She risked everything to stand tall for truth and democracy. That being said I am not a fan of her political perspectives but standing up for truth and reality and losing her job as fallout seems heroic to me. Most of the other political people are obsequious cowards.

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Why in the world should Mike Pence deserve a medal for just doing his job. All of those witnesses stood silent until they were subpoenaed to testify. They were too afraid of repercussions from the former President before the insurrection.

Maybe if they all spoke up before January 6th, there would not have been the violence that took place

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Other than the police officers who were injured defending our Capitol that day, I can't think off the top of my head of any real heroes other than Miss Ruby and her daughter, whose name I am embarrassed to say I cannot remember. Cassidy Hutchinson? I know others think she's a hero, but she was privy to a great deal of information that the public had a right to know. For her to come forward was "the least of" in my opinion.

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Heroes have the courage to stand up to bullies. They fight for honesty and the truth. These former White House employees are all cowards. With one exception, Cassidy Hutchinson. She had the courage to speak up in spite of being threatened. This young lady has earned the honor to be called a heroine. 🙏

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The real heroes here are all the first responders. So many stand out, including those who testified before the 1/6 committee. One among the many heroes is Mike Fanone, who continues to fight for democracy and now police reform. He's not afraid to call out the very people he was there to protect who continue to minimize or deny the insurrection.

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