I'm outraged all over again just reading this. When my book arrives, I'm going to have to fill my Beat wine glass to the top to calm myself while I read the rest of your foreword and start on the actual report (I'm stocked up on wine right now!).
Dec 19, 2022·edited Dec 19, 2022Liked by Ari Melber
Wow!
First, you are just as eloquent in writing as you are in speaking.
Second, I ordered the book the day after you announced in on The Beat. Hope to be finished with David Corn's American Psychosis before it comes.
What you've written here makes me pray that the Justice Department throws the book at ALL of them, not just Trump but the lawyers and members of Congress (both houses) who "aided and abetted" the attempted coup by their objections of certification, and whatever other actions they may have taken to familiarize the insurrectionists with the layout of the Capitol, the advance planning meetings at the Willard, etc. And yes, 1/6 was not a spur of the moment thing, it was planned, fortunately not well-planned.
Hopefully this and the Magaism we're being subjected to will be virtually eradicated by the time of the 2024 elections, and the right-wing-nuts and so-called chriistian nationalists back to whatever rocks they crawled out from under. The latter certainly never studied comparative religions, or otherwise opened their minds.
And yes, I have followed very closely the 1/6 hearings and the wrap up shows with you, Rachel and the other MSNBC analysts.
Off topic, I also enjoy the Mavericks segments, especially Jeff Goldblum and Cyndi Lauper. You have a very riveting show!!
i am 90 and want you to know you expressed yourself so well!
ari melber ,lawrence o,odonnel,rachel,ALL the others representing msnbc are my blessings,confirming what i have been told all my life ,that "THE TRUTH WILL SET YOU FREE"!!
It shows the level of knowledge and trust in you as a person, American and a journalist that YOU would be given or allowed the opportunity to write the Foreword for the January 6th Congressional report out of all others who could. You have a way of breaking things down so a normal, non lawyer, non journalist can understand the machinations of government and what is happening. I have always been a fan of yours, Ari and watched your show when I can. Keep up the good fight and what you are doing. We need people like you in Journalism to explain things so others not so engaged can keep up.
In total agreed- I read the forward and have read it again! Just finished my second reading of it and I learned even more just how horrible J6 was. I watched it live as it happened and I was ashamed, angry, and sick. Reading the Forward again and as I did with the first reading I felt those things over again and again. I went to high school with a lot of people that were all over FB as proud tRUMP supporters. I cannot understand how the people who were in my graduating class went from the “hippie” years with me had changed so much since I had moved away. How did they become so racist? So full of hatred? So may I call it - STUPID!?
Ari speaks it and writes it so well and I know I am not the one that lost my way.
As Winston Churchill once said, “if you have an important point to make, don’t try to be subtle or clever. Use a pile driver. Hit the point once. Then come back and hit it again. Then hit it a third time – a tremendous whack.”
Ari, you have done just this but in a fashion that is not only direct, specific, contextual and of course from your deep expertise as both an attorney and journalist. I look forward to reading the full forward and this excerpt was a superb and seductive teaser.
As always your words are precisely and carefully crafted. Really excellent in how you juxtaposed the legal analysis with the broader context of what happened. I think it’s easy to be overwhelmed by so much data and the recollections of January 6th. It’s so much bigger and you broke it down in logical pieces. Well done you
Hi. Happy Holidays. I have been so busy I haven’t had time to read other responses. I always learn so much. Fingers crossed for a good 2023 - we all need it! Take care my friend 💜
When the book was first announced, I ordered both the written and audible versions. I was thrilled when you said that the audible version would be in your voice. This will be the first time that my Kindle Fire will really be on FIRE !!!! Thanks for the sample you've given us here. Please come back with a question and answer newsletter after we've had a chance to read the entire report.
Is the audible version on a CD so I can listen to it before I go to sleep at night. I always go to sleep every night listening to my Sam Cooke album on CD, but something new would be great. CAH
I like the way you explained the January 6th insurrection together with your legal analysis. I cannot wait to receive my copy and read the entire foreword. I will like to learn more information from your foreword.
I am still waiting for accountability from the DOJ - Trump being prosecuted. I want him to be prosecuted. The United States is a nation ruled by laws.
I will definitely tune into The Beat this week to hear more about the conclusions made by the January 6th committee.
. I'm not an Attorney but I do.believe if the DOJ fails to hold them all accountable then no man is above the law is only words. Sadly most Americans feel our Supreme Court is now tainted (especially since 2000 election 5-4 decision) and that as you know is not good . I remember when NAFTA passed , factory closing, many jobs exported, people lost faith in our system of Government. Job security lost by so.many so many turned to right wing organizations, feeling that was their only hope. Sadly politicians took.this as a way to divide us.. I had several friends go this route saying to.me at least now I have a voice. I.e Trump.
"The evidence shows it was not a spontaneous “riot,” or burst of aimless anger. It had a purpose: Prevent or delay certifying the election results to reinforce a much wider coup operation."
It was obvious to those of us who watched the insurrection from our living rooms - as it happened - that this was not just some people "caught up in the moment". Who brings zip ties and bear spray to a peaceful march?
"I just happened to have the supplies to build a gallows in my pickup. Doesn't everybody?"
Ordered the book weeks ago - anxious to dive in. Thanks for the taste!
The ONE DAY SCENARIO does not sit well with those of us who Know Trump Knew he was and would lose. The preparation for the COUP took place days before the January 6th INSURRECTION ATTEMPT. He must be held accountable to secure it from happening again.
I'm outraged all over again just reading this. When my book arrives, I'm going to have to fill my Beat wine glass to the top to calm myself while I read the rest of your foreword and start on the actual report (I'm stocked up on wine right now!).
Drink slowly, AJ😂
🤣
Amen Ms. Diva The more I read the more I need - and I don’t drink!
Wow!
First, you are just as eloquent in writing as you are in speaking.
Second, I ordered the book the day after you announced in on The Beat. Hope to be finished with David Corn's American Psychosis before it comes.
What you've written here makes me pray that the Justice Department throws the book at ALL of them, not just Trump but the lawyers and members of Congress (both houses) who "aided and abetted" the attempted coup by their objections of certification, and whatever other actions they may have taken to familiarize the insurrectionists with the layout of the Capitol, the advance planning meetings at the Willard, etc. And yes, 1/6 was not a spur of the moment thing, it was planned, fortunately not well-planned.
Hopefully this and the Magaism we're being subjected to will be virtually eradicated by the time of the 2024 elections, and the right-wing-nuts and so-called chriistian nationalists back to whatever rocks they crawled out from under. The latter certainly never studied comparative religions, or otherwise opened their minds.
And yes, I have followed very closely the 1/6 hearings and the wrap up shows with you, Rachel and the other MSNBC analysts.
Off topic, I also enjoy the Mavericks segments, especially Jeff Goldblum and Cyndi Lauper. You have a very riveting show!!
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i am 90 and want you to know you expressed yourself so well!
ari melber ,lawrence o,odonnel,rachel,ALL the others representing msnbc are my blessings,confirming what i have been told all my life ,that "THE TRUTH WILL SET YOU FREE"!!
Amen to that Albert!!!! Someway, somehow, the truth will finally be their downfall.🙏
It shows the level of knowledge and trust in you as a person, American and a journalist that YOU would be given or allowed the opportunity to write the Foreword for the January 6th Congressional report out of all others who could. You have a way of breaking things down so a normal, non lawyer, non journalist can understand the machinations of government and what is happening. I have always been a fan of yours, Ari and watched your show when I can. Keep up the good fight and what you are doing. We need people like you in Journalism to explain things so others not so engaged can keep up.
In total agreed- I read the forward and have read it again! Just finished my second reading of it and I learned even more just how horrible J6 was. I watched it live as it happened and I was ashamed, angry, and sick. Reading the Forward again and as I did with the first reading I felt those things over again and again. I went to high school with a lot of people that were all over FB as proud tRUMP supporters. I cannot understand how the people who were in my graduating class went from the “hippie” years with me had changed so much since I had moved away. How did they become so racist? So full of hatred? So may I call it - STUPID!?
Ari speaks it and writes it so well and I know I am not the one that lost my way.
Can’t wait to read your entire written work, Ari. I just want all significant participants punished.
As Winston Churchill once said, “if you have an important point to make, don’t try to be subtle or clever. Use a pile driver. Hit the point once. Then come back and hit it again. Then hit it a third time – a tremendous whack.”
Ari, you have done just this but in a fashion that is not only direct, specific, contextual and of course from your deep expertise as both an attorney and journalist. I look forward to reading the full forward and this excerpt was a superb and seductive teaser.
Thank you!
Excellent. Brilliant excerpts:
"Some lies, hypocrisy, and even corruption is expected in the aggregate. The insurrection goes way beyond that."
"The attack was one of several plots pursuing the same goal."
Ordered the first time you introduced this. Waiting patiently.
Ari, you did excellent writing. It is very understandable. Bravo!
As always your words are precisely and carefully crafted. Really excellent in how you juxtaposed the legal analysis with the broader context of what happened. I think it’s easy to be overwhelmed by so much data and the recollections of January 6th. It’s so much bigger and you broke it down in logical pieces. Well done you
Hi Truda!!!! Merry Christmas and blessed New Year!!!🙏
Hi. Happy Holidays. I have been so busy I haven’t had time to read other responses. I always learn so much. Fingers crossed for a good 2023 - we all need it! Take care my friend 💜
When the book was first announced, I ordered both the written and audible versions. I was thrilled when you said that the audible version would be in your voice. This will be the first time that my Kindle Fire will really be on FIRE !!!! Thanks for the sample you've given us here. Please come back with a question and answer newsletter after we've had a chance to read the entire report.
Is the audible version on a CD so I can listen to it before I go to sleep at night. I always go to sleep every night listening to my Sam Cooke album on CD, but something new would be great. CAH
🎤🎵🎼🎹Music soothes the soul!!!! Have a good night Carol!!!😊
Good evening and Happy Sunday, Ari and everyone😃
Happy Hanukkah, Ari 🕎
I like the way you explained the January 6th insurrection together with your legal analysis. I cannot wait to receive my copy and read the entire foreword. I will like to learn more information from your foreword.
I am still waiting for accountability from the DOJ - Trump being prosecuted. I want him to be prosecuted. The United States is a nation ruled by laws.
I will definitely tune into The Beat this week to hear more about the conclusions made by the January 6th committee.
Cheers and Happy Holidays 😃😃😃
Hello again Sandra😂 Merry Christmas and blessed New Year.🙏
I ordered it a while ago. Can't wait to see it. Thanks for this.
Oh my what an insight. Thank you Ari
. I'm not an Attorney but I do.believe if the DOJ fails to hold them all accountable then no man is above the law is only words. Sadly most Americans feel our Supreme Court is now tainted (especially since 2000 election 5-4 decision) and that as you know is not good . I remember when NAFTA passed , factory closing, many jobs exported, people lost faith in our system of Government. Job security lost by so.many so many turned to right wing organizations, feeling that was their only hope. Sadly politicians took.this as a way to divide us.. I had several friends go this route saying to.me at least now I have a voice. I.e Trump.
"The evidence shows it was not a spontaneous “riot,” or burst of aimless anger. It had a purpose: Prevent or delay certifying the election results to reinforce a much wider coup operation."
It was obvious to those of us who watched the insurrection from our living rooms - as it happened - that this was not just some people "caught up in the moment". Who brings zip ties and bear spray to a peaceful march?
"I just happened to have the supplies to build a gallows in my pickup. Doesn't everybody?"
Ordered the book weeks ago - anxious to dive in. Thanks for the taste!
The ONE DAY SCENARIO does not sit well with those of us who Know Trump Knew he was and would lose. The preparation for the COUP took place days before the January 6th INSURRECTION ATTEMPT. He must be held accountable to secure it from happening again.
Can't wait for the rest. Pre-ordered for Kindle.