Thank you Ari for talking about this in a serious way. I agree that a coup is underway as we speak and I feel like nothing is being done to prevent it from happening. I thought it was illegal to attempt to overthrow a government and here we are. The DOJ must make an example. All involved should be tried for treason. Especially the ring leader. They did it in plain site! I watched it! The only way to stop these thugs is to lock them up. I look forward to your next article!! Thanks again Ari!!
Living in a red state, I totally agree with Professor Snyder's concern. The posts by people that I thought were decent and nice have begun to erode my faith in human nature. The people responsible for January 6 have to be held accountable or insurrectionists have won.
I read you piece with Prof Snyder. I sadly agree with him. What’s going on now is quite alarming. I’m a 72 yr old grandma and I worry about what the future will hold for my grandchildren.
It’s very upsetting and confusing to me how one man who is no longer President has SO much power and influence over the Republican Party
Agree with everything you’ve written and look forward to your ideas on what actions could be taken to defend against the next coup attempt. What we need is a Batman to save us, and I’m hoping someone is out there ready to take on that role.
I do agree with Snyder’s concerns. To me this plotting is so sinister and I am so grateful you don’t minimize the attempted coup. I see the institutional aspect to be rooted in white supremacy and we as a nation cannot let that stand. Thanks Ari
I do share Professor Snyder's concern. Sometimes the machinations of a slow moving coup can be invisible to the eye, but not now. We are watching with our own eyes the spread of the lie as it infiltrates the institutional machinery.
With all his kidding aside, Bill Maher recently outlined the big coup and where it's heading. I apologize for referencing a comedian and authoritarian expert in the same sentence, but Maher's and Snyder's analyses are spot on and chilling.
If anything I think we (the ones who want to get our country back) are not alarmist enough. The Republicans in the Senate, to their shame, are blocking all efforts to tell the truth. They know what is, and has been. going on and I don't know how they can live with themselves. I pray that Trump and his lies and those that choose to believe him will be proven for what they are and will be brought to their knees.
If we know that someone, anyone, is planning a coup, why can’t the individuals in question be arrested for Treason? I simply don’t understand why we are putting up with this! They should ALL be in jail, without bail, awaiting trial. WTF?
JZ Holden: I have the same question running through my frustrated mind every day--it's WTF? all the time!
It must make too much sense to take all these coup-complicit people (which includes GOPs in Congress) into custody, arrested for treason & every other associated crime, as they are THREATS TO NATIONAL SECURITY, right?
Why hasn't anyone realized that yet? Was Jan 6 & Trump's ballot-creating scheme not enough? 🤷🏻♀️
My parents lived under the Nazis, and then the Russians. No educated individual in Weimar Berlin believed that the crazy little man with the mustache surrounded by thugs would succeed in overthrowing the Weimar government. But succeed he did. Incidentally, his first coup failed. Jail time produced his book Mein Kampfe (my struggle). His second, better organized coup succeeded in 1933. The rest is, as they say, history. There are countless books written by Germans of my (our) generation, explaining how history could have progressed, and Hitler could have failed, if only… please watch the documentary Exterminate All the Brutes. Created by the same brilliant man who made I’m Not Your Negro. Because what accompanies totalitarianism is genocide. Stalin murdered millions of Russians who did not agree with him. Hitler murdered his own men (Night of the Ling Knives) when they became too powerful. He murdered anyone he did not like, who did not agree with him and who was not like him. Totalitarianism is built on lies, begets mass murder, destroys reason, goodness and hope. If we are going to stop Trump’s coup, the justice department, the police, the military, the CIA and FBI need to act as one. We regular Joe’s need to organize demonstrations all over the country, demanding Trump’s arrest, demanding his imprisonment along with all his co-Horts. If we’re too lazy to fight for our own country, then perhaps we don’t deserve the freedoms we take for granted? My parents loved America, they were grateful to be here, as am I. But if we don’t write to our Congressmen, if we don’t demonstrate, if we don’t challenge Trump’s new online presence, then we are simply all talk.
Organize locally! Save one life and you save the world!
Prof. Snyder is spot on. We are seeing all the preparations in real time. The GOP is so shameless, they know they are placing all their operatives in place to take over all the upcoming elections. I don't think the demoracts are taking this as seriously as they should. Our lawmakers are no longer looking out for our democracy. This is getting scarier by the day.. God help us!!!🙏
I wonder about that, too. Look at Black Lives Matter & how they rallied & marched for what was too important to ignore. Yet, our democratic republic, our Constitution is not valuable enough to get masses of Americans of all backgrounds out screaming? Where are all the young people? Do they not grasp the seriousness & urgency of the situation? Are people not willing to take time off work for this rescue mission? Are they leaving it to others, such that no one does anything? I don't get it.
I would love so much to march & rally to save my country, but am disabled & physically unable 😩.
The reason why Trump is still a free man (at least in my opinion/ point of view) are as follows:
White privileged
Democrats or rather the people in government (some decent Republicans if there are any left) are too scared and way too cautious to take actions
Has a strong hold on the Republicans and the former Confederate states (the South)
Like you mentioned nothing has happened to Trump and this is setting the standard for a potential and successful coup d’état. I definitely agree with Tim Snyder on his analysis on this topic.
I love that quote, “A problem well-stated is half solved”
I have listened to you and your esteemed guests on The Beat (Elie Mystal, Neal Katyal, etc.) to know what your point of views are about the consequences of not dealing with this insurrection (coup d’état) properly.
We (Americans and the world) all saw the insurrection live in TV so there’s no sugar coating it or like the GQP members stated, “ there were tourists, or let’s just move on.” What?!?! After nearly killing all Congress members and Vice President? Oh no!
If Trump, all the members of Congress, lawyers , his family members, friends and all that planned the coup d’état are not held accountable for nearly killing all Congress members and Vice President, then we should stop claiming or proclaiming that “no one is against the law.”
It is important to set an example, send a message that if one commits a crime, there are consequences. The law and the Constitution applies to every American. The Congress and Biden administration must take drastic measures in preventing another insurrection or else, it will definitely happen again and with success
Definitely a Coup in the works for many years. I moved from LA County to Surprise AZ. I feel like I'm on a different planet. So many Qanons here. They become belligerent if I say anything progressive. Definitely under educated. Then there is Gosar and Biggs and many many more. The TV commercials are so many lies. Totally unbelievable.
This is really scary and needs to be addressed now - what will America become if these people take control - haven’t we seen enough in the last four years!!!
Are Democrats concerned about this coup? They certainly are not acting like it. The Jan 6 Committee is plodding along at a snail's pace as the country is changing right before our eyes. I think a little more than half of the country is against Trump and yet you wouldn't know it...I write letters to Romney and Lee all the time...I get a polite "thank you" letter. They are complicit but so are the Democrats everywhere who sit back and watch it happen.
I agree with you. I have called our two Senators, only to have a recording, with no response. My my congresswoman's office does answer, but its obvious it a script they read to me. They are only out for themselves, and that is frustrating and scary.
I reached out to manchen and az senator they respond if your a voter In their their state shouldn’t be. Also contacted about Louis DeJoy response a script. For me some law makers are living in a bubble Manchin hedging on expanding medical coverage the other not wanting to tax wealthy who does she represent? Sadly they are making it easier for republicans to continue to follow their agenda. The other Democratics I applauded for their efforts The process for accountability too slow as opposition gets stronger and puts in place their plan. What is going to our democracy and America
Thank you Ari for talking about this in a serious way. I agree that a coup is underway as we speak and I feel like nothing is being done to prevent it from happening. I thought it was illegal to attempt to overthrow a government and here we are. The DOJ must make an example. All involved should be tried for treason. Especially the ring leader. They did it in plain site! I watched it! The only way to stop these thugs is to lock them up. I look forward to your next article!! Thanks again Ari!!
Yes we all agree let’s see action and democratics unifying to move forward and understanding the situation and how dire it is all be healthy and safe
👍🏻
Living in a red state, I totally agree with Professor Snyder's concern. The posts by people that I thought were decent and nice have begun to erode my faith in human nature. The people responsible for January 6 have to be held accountable or insurrectionists have won.
I read you piece with Prof Snyder. I sadly agree with him. What’s going on now is quite alarming. I’m a 72 yr old grandma and I worry about what the future will hold for my grandchildren.
It’s very upsetting and confusing to me how one man who is no longer President has SO much power and influence over the Republican Party
Agree with everything you’ve written and look forward to your ideas on what actions could be taken to defend against the next coup attempt. What we need is a Batman to save us, and I’m hoping someone is out there ready to take on that role.
Ari, until these criminals are held accountable they will have won the game. It ain't complicated. Where is the justice system my friend?
I do agree with Snyder’s concerns. To me this plotting is so sinister and I am so grateful you don’t minimize the attempted coup. I see the institutional aspect to be rooted in white supremacy and we as a nation cannot let that stand. Thanks Ari
I do share Professor Snyder's concern. Sometimes the machinations of a slow moving coup can be invisible to the eye, but not now. We are watching with our own eyes the spread of the lie as it infiltrates the institutional machinery.
With all his kidding aside, Bill Maher recently outlined the big coup and where it's heading. I apologize for referencing a comedian and authoritarian expert in the same sentence, but Maher's and Snyder's analyses are spot on and chilling.
If anything I think we (the ones who want to get our country back) are not alarmist enough. The Republicans in the Senate, to their shame, are blocking all efforts to tell the truth. They know what is, and has been. going on and I don't know how they can live with themselves. I pray that Trump and his lies and those that choose to believe him will be proven for what they are and will be brought to their knees.
If we know that someone, anyone, is planning a coup, why can’t the individuals in question be arrested for Treason? I simply don’t understand why we are putting up with this! They should ALL be in jail, without bail, awaiting trial. WTF?
JZ Holden: I have the same question running through my frustrated mind every day--it's WTF? all the time!
It must make too much sense to take all these coup-complicit people (which includes GOPs in Congress) into custody, arrested for treason & every other associated crime, as they are THREATS TO NATIONAL SECURITY, right?
Why hasn't anyone realized that yet? Was Jan 6 & Trump's ballot-creating scheme not enough? 🤷🏻♀️
My parents lived under the Nazis, and then the Russians. No educated individual in Weimar Berlin believed that the crazy little man with the mustache surrounded by thugs would succeed in overthrowing the Weimar government. But succeed he did. Incidentally, his first coup failed. Jail time produced his book Mein Kampfe (my struggle). His second, better organized coup succeeded in 1933. The rest is, as they say, history. There are countless books written by Germans of my (our) generation, explaining how history could have progressed, and Hitler could have failed, if only… please watch the documentary Exterminate All the Brutes. Created by the same brilliant man who made I’m Not Your Negro. Because what accompanies totalitarianism is genocide. Stalin murdered millions of Russians who did not agree with him. Hitler murdered his own men (Night of the Ling Knives) when they became too powerful. He murdered anyone he did not like, who did not agree with him and who was not like him. Totalitarianism is built on lies, begets mass murder, destroys reason, goodness and hope. If we are going to stop Trump’s coup, the justice department, the police, the military, the CIA and FBI need to act as one. We regular Joe’s need to organize demonstrations all over the country, demanding Trump’s arrest, demanding his imprisonment along with all his co-Horts. If we’re too lazy to fight for our own country, then perhaps we don’t deserve the freedoms we take for granted? My parents loved America, they were grateful to be here, as am I. But if we don’t write to our Congressmen, if we don’t demonstrate, if we don’t challenge Trump’s new online presence, then we are simply all talk.
Organize locally! Save one life and you save the world!
✍️ Very good advice! Keep the pen moving because I still believe it is mighter than the sword!
Prof. Snyder is spot on. We are seeing all the preparations in real time. The GOP is so shameless, they know they are placing all their operatives in place to take over all the upcoming elections. I don't think the demoracts are taking this as seriously as they should. Our lawmakers are no longer looking out for our democracy. This is getting scarier by the day.. God help us!!!🙏
Thank you so much again for this. It is amazing we are not out on the streets defending democracy at this point. Patricia Bluemel
I wonder about that, too. Look at Black Lives Matter & how they rallied & marched for what was too important to ignore. Yet, our democratic republic, our Constitution is not valuable enough to get masses of Americans of all backgrounds out screaming? Where are all the young people? Do they not grasp the seriousness & urgency of the situation? Are people not willing to take time off work for this rescue mission? Are they leaving it to others, such that no one does anything? I don't get it.
I would love so much to march & rally to save my country, but am disabled & physically unable 😩.
The reason why Trump is still a free man (at least in my opinion/ point of view) are as follows:
White privileged
Democrats or rather the people in government (some decent Republicans if there are any left) are too scared and way too cautious to take actions
Has a strong hold on the Republicans and the former Confederate states (the South)
Like you mentioned nothing has happened to Trump and this is setting the standard for a potential and successful coup d’état. I definitely agree with Tim Snyder on his analysis on this topic.
I love that quote, “A problem well-stated is half solved”
I have listened to you and your esteemed guests on The Beat (Elie Mystal, Neal Katyal, etc.) to know what your point of views are about the consequences of not dealing with this insurrection (coup d’état) properly.
We (Americans and the world) all saw the insurrection live in TV so there’s no sugar coating it or like the GQP members stated, “ there were tourists, or let’s just move on.” What?!?! After nearly killing all Congress members and Vice President? Oh no!
If Trump, all the members of Congress, lawyers , his family members, friends and all that planned the coup d’état are not held accountable for nearly killing all Congress members and Vice President, then we should stop claiming or proclaiming that “no one is against the law.”
It is important to set an example, send a message that if one commits a crime, there are consequences. The law and the Constitution applies to every American. The Congress and Biden administration must take drastic measures in preventing another insurrection or else, it will definitely happen again and with success
I mean, “no one is above the law”
LOCK HIM UP!!!!
I am with you…I want Trump locked up like yesterday…no one else can do what he did and get away with it
Right now, all those lawmakers and staffers who assisted him are free.
Definitely a Coup in the works for many years. I moved from LA County to Surprise AZ. I feel like I'm on a different planet. So many Qanons here. They become belligerent if I say anything progressive. Definitely under educated. Then there is Gosar and Biggs and many many more. The TV commercials are so many lies. Totally unbelievable.
God bless America.
This is really scary and needs to be addressed now - what will America become if these people take control - haven’t we seen enough in the last four years!!!
Are Democrats concerned about this coup? They certainly are not acting like it. The Jan 6 Committee is plodding along at a snail's pace as the country is changing right before our eyes. I think a little more than half of the country is against Trump and yet you wouldn't know it...I write letters to Romney and Lee all the time...I get a polite "thank you" letter. They are complicit but so are the Democrats everywhere who sit back and watch it happen.
I agree with you. I have called our two Senators, only to have a recording, with no response. My my congresswoman's office does answer, but its obvious it a script they read to me. They are only out for themselves, and that is frustrating and scary.
I reached out to manchen and az senator they respond if your a voter In their their state shouldn’t be. Also contacted about Louis DeJoy response a script. For me some law makers are living in a bubble Manchin hedging on expanding medical coverage the other not wanting to tax wealthy who does she represent? Sadly they are making it easier for republicans to continue to follow their agenda. The other Democratics I applauded for their efforts The process for accountability too slow as opposition gets stronger and puts in place their plan. What is going to our democracy and America