Superb article Ari.👏👏 This moment in time requires people/leaders of all ages to stand up and show some fight. Age doesn't matter as long as you've got spirit and an ability to learn and act fast. And the past week was for the first time in months where I felt "hope".
Welcome back, Ari. I remain motivated, attending tele townhalls, local political events, and securing state and local politicians to speak at my Democratic Club, to keep us informed and engaged. So, I remain optimistic! To do anything else would be submission. To even speak of him doing a third term, plays right into his hands. Places it into the ether, which is his game plan. I believe we should always pay attention to what Trump says, and prepare for interventions on whatever level; however, I think we should be wary of our roles in participating in his antics and promoting his dysfunctional behavior.
Great comment; couldn't have said it any better!👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 tRump is an attention-seeking individual who appears to have no bottom! Still, he requires constant monitoring like a baby/toddler as he tries to pull everything down 🤰
Excellent analogy! Yes, absolutely no bottom. No morals! Attaches himself to the lowest common denominator—this time, Musk—two self-destructive creatures, manipulating financial institutions and governments around the world! “Makes me wanna holler!” Have a great week!🙏🏽💛
It really IS too late ... look what that narcissistic, 'know-it-all' 'headcase' has done to us, already ... which was their plan PROJ2025 'shock awe' ... too much at once to do anything about it. The PROJ2025 'author' & his cronies are now in the WH, w/ Trump ... giving HIM marching orders. Why R they there??? How to pry them out of there?? They dream of an all-white CHRISTIAN NATIONALIST country ... that's y they closed down the Dept of Education... giving decisions to the (biggoted, fascist) state leaders. THEY are doing their best to DESTROY THE UNITED STATES: EVERY 1 OF HIS CABINET APPOINTMENTS IS A JOKE ... INCOMPETENT, LACKING IN ANY RELEVANT EXPERIENCE, & only there to put a 'stick in the gears' & set this country back ... Hegseth is a MAJOR JOKE, a known alcoholic & woman- beater/masogynist/INCOMPETENT; RFK has said that he DOES HAVE A BRAINWORM ... & it SHOWS .... despite any/all evidence, he sticks to his fantasies ... the first measles outbreak in decades? ... & he Rx'd VITAMINS??? ... Noam, Head of HOMELAND SECURITY is too busy inappropriately showing off her MAKE-UP & HAIR ... to keep track of her OWN HANDBAG. & WHO walks around w/ thousands of dollars in her bag??? SHE thinks she was hired as a fashion model ... L.Mcmahon hasn't a clue what a public school is ... & showed her ignorane last week when she proudly proclaimed that they were bringing A1 (not AI) into the schools ... she hasn't a CLUE what's going on in education, or real life. This cabinet was CHOSEN FOR ITS INCOMPETENCE ... TO DESTROY OUR DEMOCRACY ... People are protesting ... they/ WE SEE WHAT'S GOING ON NOW ... but it took too long. How to pry 'them' out of there ... TIME TO STORM THE BASTILLE?
So Up to 60% of anxious people are cured by placebo...but placebo can be anything...
Note: Placeboees are ASYMPTOMATIC! They are CURED!...
All Americans have anxiety but if 60% are cured by MAGA... WE'RE SCREWED!
Ms.FDR:"Do one thing every day that scares you."..is the science that prevents the need for placebo!
Moms replace baby's filthy thumb with a sterile pacifier. Seamless. But IF THE PACIFIER IS LOST THE BABY IMMEDIATELY CONVERTS BACK TO THE INSIDIOUS PLACEBO!!
Good point re the wisdom of the elders and the enthusiasm of the young. We need fresh ideas with the Democratic Party. We’ve stagnated. My work life was in HR and when recruiting, I learned from many managers that a successful team embraces the safe advice of the “old salt” with the enthusiasm and energy of the “young pups.”
It’s important that both generations respect each other, listen to each and work together at the table for best outcomes.
I love the “old salt + young pups” approach- During my career, I took (and continue to take) all the wisdom I can soak up and learn from every elder I work with. These people are often your very best resource - especially the elders who want to learn some new stuff from the young pups too and collaborate. These collaborations in my past have brought about some of the most successful work I’ve been part of. Truly forced retirement sucks and age is different for everyone depending on genetics/health/behavior. —One of my close friends is 40+ years older than I am, he is eternally curious, sharp as a tack and we are working on a podcast. What a gift and what fun!
The beginning of wisdom is when we realize that we actually don't know very much at all and then push back the boundaries of our ignorance by studying and learning more about the things that we don't know, Ms Karen.
Beneath the Capitol’s grand dome, Where voices rise and battles roam, One man stood firm, his conscience clear, A champion’s heart, a pioneer."Enough!" he cried with righteous fire, Against the forces of deceit and liar. No silent complicity would he bear, While truth was trampled, justice rare.With words like shields and truth his sword, He spoke for those too long ignored. The sacred right to cast a vote, For every voice, for every note.Through weary hours, he held the floor, A sentinel at freedom’s door. No filibuster born of spite, But one to keep the flame alight.For democracy is fragile, dear, And thieves of rights draw ever near. Yet Booker stood—unbowed, unbroken— A vow of justice boldly spoken.So history will mark this fight, When darkness loomed, he brought the light. A senator with courage true, Who dared to do what none would do.For in his stand, we hear the call: Democracy must never fall.*********************************It was a memorable day for Booker, the Dems, and the Senate. Let's underline this: " Booker’s speech “may change the course of political history” in that it gave Democrats hope and “a reason to fight.” [Frank Luntz, Republican pollster] The leaderless Dem Party now has a leader--where no other stood up before and fought for 25 hours straight, making his name mean Fighter, Solidarity, and Good Trouble, all at the same time.
Yes ... he was/is WONDERFUL/impactful ... but, now I ask: NOW WHAT ... 'we are spiraling out of control' ... people are being 'disappeared', sued, fired, telling nothing but lies ... how to stop this ... to stop this very sick, narcissistic, delusional 'man' who controls the Congress & his 'cult' like a Mafia Don ... govern'g thru fear ... obviously threatening them & anyone who disagrees. How will any ONE of the Congress buck him/his intimidation ... and how will they convince 'real ol' Republicans to come out of their maga-behavior, band together & buck HIM ... ONLY IN NUMBERS WILL THERE BE ANY STRENGTH. ALL they must do is vote ... to take back THEIR POWER ... & stop this madman ... who's terrorizing them & their families. And, vote against his 'pet-project' = continuing the HUGE TAX BREAKS FOR THOSE WHO DON'T NEED IT --THE BILLIONAIRES ... and return the U.S. GOV'T to the PEOPLE. OTHER than talk & make speeches, WHAT CAN WE DO? The longer they're in there, the more suffer ... from the actions of these obvious racists & fascists.
The Courts and protests can give THEM pause, but voters gave the power to ENFORCE the Constitution to the Congress; and we wait for them to ride in on prancing horses to save the country.
Yes, I sent it to his "Contact me" [ he allows outside NJ) and got a Received back. I requested a Response but nothing yet. In my send I dedicated it to him.
Younger candidates? There is so much incredible young(er) talent in the Democratic Party. Nearly every Impeachment manager was a star as far as talent and qualifications. Most of whom could make great Presidential candidates. Jason Crow for one! Eric Swalwell. (I think Stacey Plaskett may not be eligible to run, however?). (Impeachment managers showed COURAGE knowing Trump has his own private army-and is truly vindictive). Elissa Slotkin did a good job in her response to the State of the Union. Hopefully Abigail Spanberger might someday run. (I hope we will look for character and a little nerdiness and worship of our Constitution; with good communication skills, as in Obama-instead of television personalities like Gavin Newsom).
Ari - my son is 2 yrs younger than you - he too was brought up on the "music" - and has a vinyl collection he's been building since 2012 I think - a collection of his own...I'll admit when he was a yout (a My Cousin Vinny reference haha) in trouble I'd send him to his room and tell him and the only music I want to hear from your room is from my collection! Love all of this and your newsletter is "dope" - wow that had a whole different meaning in my "yout"
Big fan of your show, Ari… and I hope that the biggest protest in decades gets MORE coverage on MSNBC. (I’m old enough to have marched on Washington against Viet Nam war and there was excellent coverage…).
THANK YOU for that, Beth! YES! I have that hope as well, and I think we could actually THANK the red boneheads, in the end, for keeping our focus front and center on what's critical to an allocentric life well-lived. They're DETERMINED to keep us on our toes, and though it may look and feel scary NOW (cuz it damn well IS), I believe the evil will crash-n-BURN due to all who are, and will be, WHOOSHING in to save NOT ONLY America's ethical "experiment," BUT the world as a whole! The egocentric are thrusting out a REMINDER of what can/will happen if we sit by the sidelines...
Excellent article Mr. Melber. I am afraid we are in a situation with Trump that is scary that,even though illegal to run a 3rd term, another January 6th could be a grave possibility and more deadly.
Thank you as always for your insights, and this time also The Revs insight.
First - YES I take the “third term” very seriously. As we always have seen, TFG tells you and shows you who he is. If he lives that long I’m a firm believer he will do all he can to stay in office. From pushing “his” Supreme Court Justices to putting another J6 in place with more violence and no surrender. He no longer has anything to hold back. He is as he was and forever will be, a heartless, soulless self centered & self indulgent money hungry fool.
He wants to privatize EVERYTHING. That way he gets himself in the graces of the money people, gets money from them by any means legal or not.
I have not liked him since the days I once watched New York channels when I lived in PA And heard him constantly talk about himself and the BS was ridiculous even back then.
I believe Musk needs to be removed from the country. He is much like tRUMP. No matter what he has he wants more. I feel his late entry into the presidential race was due to him being under investigation in Canada and was beginning to be investigated n this country. In my opinion he struck a deal with tRUMP which is why so many people were fired on the first day. “Looking into Musk?” “You’re fired”.
I have been looking at candidates and am still am not sure who I will back. There are great candidates who are trying to help the country grow, not crumble and die.
All I know is that the pathetic person in our White House is a pitiful excuse for a human being doing horrible damage to our once great nation. He says Make America Great, AGAIN? It was until he stepped in and started ruining it one or twenty tariffs at a time.
SHAME on the Republicans for allowing all of this to happen. Shame on all of those who stand by and allow this man to continue doing the damage he has done from his first term through this corrupt current administration. He is a con man criminal just like he was back in the day. He just changed addresses.
On Nov. 5th, 2024, the American voters elected a man who is in the early stage of dementia (or Alzheimer's, take your pick). He is delusional and paranoid and his beliefs in conspiracy theories will only get worse! If you wish to pray foe America, now is the time to do so! Your analysis of Mad King Don is spot on, Ms Pamela!
“Delusional and paranoid,” I buy, because it is evidenced by thought content and behavior. But labeling him with dementia, requires a professional opinion. Further, says little about the country, if we keep being finessed by one with Dementia!
"The plain folks have reached their heart's desire and now the White House is adorned with a downright moron!" to quote H. L. Mencken from a century ago, my Queen.
Ari, this was a great read as always, informative, reassuring and FUN!! I also listened to the recording from the NAN with Al Sharpton who I saw a while ago during an event at Cooper Union. I like listening to these because you pick up inflections and nuances that add to it and, I always enjoy a Cousin Vinny reference! I was reassured how precisely you made clear a third term is illegal and the fact that he talks about it in advance expresses ILLEGAL INTENT. However, he has gotten away with so many egregious offenses I do still worry!
The turnout this past weekend was so much bigger than I imagined, even global so that brought me back to the days of protest and the power it does have. There was one very saucy poster held by an old lady. I won’t put it here but it was great!!
Thanks again for a great read and your Hip Hop samples!!
Look At You Now!!
PS-I related to Rev Al telling his initial thoughts when he heard of Usher and Dr Dre! Funny ! Maybe one day you’ll do a piece on aging and staying relevant
Thank you ,Ari , for sending emails even though I am not a paid subscriber. I am on a fixed income. I watch you and others on MSNBC daily. My concern is having faith that our democracy will survive is the cost and length of time it will take in re building our Government and the financial debt we will be in to put it back together.
Welcome I'm at the poverty level and this is my indulgence I allow myself!! So good to hear from you --I just wanted to acknowledge your presence and I hear you
Times are hard right now and bound to get worse, at the same time, the shift is occurring unfortunately I believe we reached rock bottom, where everyone, including maga, other trump voters, and all Americans, and the world are feeling the consequences of this past election. THIS HAD TO HAPPEN. It is the only thing that will cause everyone to wake up and fight for democracy. We can save it, easier than trying to bring it back. Please do your part. This is not a partisan problem, it is an American problem. VOTE, use your voice in an effective way.
It's the World's problem now, and Americans are the single largest SOLUTION to it! YES Laurie, I'm with ya! PLEASE, fellow Americans, don't EVER pass up the chance to use your voice by casting your V O T E ! (As well as through other ethical means!)
Great Article as usual. I am not terribly optimistic given the current control of 3 branches, 1 of whom are sheep. the third desperately trying to be controlled by the JOD and the current President. And as many lies that have been spewed, the electorate keeps swallowing. My optimism runs thin Ari.
Governing by fiat is a poor idea at best. If you read "The Art Of The Deal", it's filled with deals that failed due to Trump's poor decision making. With the tariffs, he has once again demonstrated that he is rash and impulsive and he has no comprehension of the consequences of his poor decisions. The worst part is that, after he ruins America's and the World's economies, the US will become a pariah state for a generation or more. The Rs have signed their own death warrant. They will be swept out of power for at least two decades.
Senator Booker has shown us that, even though the tunnel may be long and dark. there is light at the end of it. The Ds were lost in the wilderness after the elections but now, they are beginning to band together to do what can be done to ameliorate and perhaps end this national nightmare!
Superb article Ari.👏👏 This moment in time requires people/leaders of all ages to stand up and show some fight. Age doesn't matter as long as you've got spirit and an ability to learn and act fast. And the past week was for the first time in months where I felt "hope".
Welcome back, Ari. I remain motivated, attending tele townhalls, local political events, and securing state and local politicians to speak at my Democratic Club, to keep us informed and engaged. So, I remain optimistic! To do anything else would be submission. To even speak of him doing a third term, plays right into his hands. Places it into the ether, which is his game plan. I believe we should always pay attention to what Trump says, and prepare for interventions on whatever level; however, I think we should be wary of our roles in participating in his antics and promoting his dysfunctional behavior.
Hello Olddiva,
Great comment; couldn't have said it any better!👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 tRump is an attention-seeking individual who appears to have no bottom! Still, he requires constant monitoring like a baby/toddler as he tries to pull everything down 🤰
Hi SR,
Excellent analogy! Yes, absolutely no bottom. No morals! Attaches himself to the lowest common denominator—this time, Musk—two self-destructive creatures, manipulating financial institutions and governments around the world! “Makes me wanna holler!” Have a great week!🙏🏽💛
You too!
Beyond constant monitoring ... he NEEDS AN INTERVENTION ... before it's too late.
It really IS too late ... look what that narcissistic, 'know-it-all' 'headcase' has done to us, already ... which was their plan PROJ2025 'shock awe' ... too much at once to do anything about it. The PROJ2025 'author' & his cronies are now in the WH, w/ Trump ... giving HIM marching orders. Why R they there??? How to pry them out of there?? They dream of an all-white CHRISTIAN NATIONALIST country ... that's y they closed down the Dept of Education... giving decisions to the (biggoted, fascist) state leaders. THEY are doing their best to DESTROY THE UNITED STATES: EVERY 1 OF HIS CABINET APPOINTMENTS IS A JOKE ... INCOMPETENT, LACKING IN ANY RELEVANT EXPERIENCE, & only there to put a 'stick in the gears' & set this country back ... Hegseth is a MAJOR JOKE, a known alcoholic & woman- beater/masogynist/INCOMPETENT; RFK has said that he DOES HAVE A BRAINWORM ... & it SHOWS .... despite any/all evidence, he sticks to his fantasies ... the first measles outbreak in decades? ... & he Rx'd VITAMINS??? ... Noam, Head of HOMELAND SECURITY is too busy inappropriately showing off her MAKE-UP & HAIR ... to keep track of her OWN HANDBAG. & WHO walks around w/ thousands of dollars in her bag??? SHE thinks she was hired as a fashion model ... L.Mcmahon hasn't a clue what a public school is ... & showed her ignorane last week when she proudly proclaimed that they were bringing A1 (not AI) into the schools ... she hasn't a CLUE what's going on in education, or real life. This cabinet was CHOSEN FOR ITS INCOMPETENCE ... TO DESTROY OUR DEMOCRACY ... People are protesting ... they/ WE SEE WHAT'S GOING ON NOW ... but it took too long. How to pry 'them' out of there ... TIME TO STORM THE BASTILLE?
Let's trot out the Big Baby Blimp again, SR!
Yes! 🤣
Yes! 🤣
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
THE PUPPETMASTER IS ***HUMAN GULLIBILITY***
...(of which we are "all blind"...?)...
Denied Science: Up to 60% of anxious people(aka 60% of AMERICANS) are cured by placebo...
...when AI figures out how to convert ALL OUR INOCUOUS PLACEBOS TO THEIR* INSIDIOUS PLACEBOS*..... GAME OVER!!!!
*e.g. (Fox, MAGA, fascism, anti-vaxx, flat earth, anger, Racism, etc)***
So Up to 60% of anxious people are cured by placebo...but placebo can be anything...
Note: Placeboees are ASYMPTOMATIC! They are CURED!...
All Americans have anxiety but if 60% are cured by MAGA... WE'RE SCREWED!
Ms.FDR:"Do one thing every day that scares you."..is the science that prevents the need for placebo!
Moms replace baby's filthy thumb with a sterile pacifier. Seamless. But IF THE PACIFIER IS LOST THE BABY IMMEDIATELY CONVERTS BACK TO THE INSIDIOUS PLACEBO!!
Good point re the wisdom of the elders and the enthusiasm of the young. We need fresh ideas with the Democratic Party. We’ve stagnated. My work life was in HR and when recruiting, I learned from many managers that a successful team embraces the safe advice of the “old salt” with the enthusiasm and energy of the “young pups.”
It’s important that both generations respect each other, listen to each and work together at the table for best outcomes.
appreciate that point, for sure
I love the “old salt + young pups” approach- During my career, I took (and continue to take) all the wisdom I can soak up and learn from every elder I work with. These people are often your very best resource - especially the elders who want to learn some new stuff from the young pups too and collaborate. These collaborations in my past have brought about some of the most successful work I’ve been part of. Truly forced retirement sucks and age is different for everyone depending on genetics/health/behavior. —One of my close friends is 40+ years older than I am, he is eternally curious, sharp as a tack and we are working on a podcast. What a gift and what fun!
Most successful teams have a leavening of older vets to help keep the younger players on an even keel, Ms Jen.
Good point. As Michelangelo said… I’m still learning.
We can learn so much from each other when we are curious and respectful.
The beginning of wisdom is when we realize that we actually don't know very much at all and then push back the boundaries of our ignorance by studying and learning more about the things that we don't know, Ms Karen.
"Enough!" (Poem by "Public Servant," not me)
Beneath the Capitol’s grand dome, Where voices rise and battles roam, One man stood firm, his conscience clear, A champion’s heart, a pioneer."Enough!" he cried with righteous fire, Against the forces of deceit and liar. No silent complicity would he bear, While truth was trampled, justice rare.With words like shields and truth his sword, He spoke for those too long ignored. The sacred right to cast a vote, For every voice, for every note.Through weary hours, he held the floor, A sentinel at freedom’s door. No filibuster born of spite, But one to keep the flame alight.For democracy is fragile, dear, And thieves of rights draw ever near. Yet Booker stood—unbowed, unbroken— A vow of justice boldly spoken.So history will mark this fight, When darkness loomed, he brought the light. A senator with courage true, Who dared to do what none would do.For in his stand, we hear the call: Democracy must never fall.*********************************It was a memorable day for Booker, the Dems, and the Senate. Let's underline this: " Booker’s speech “may change the course of political history” in that it gave Democrats hope and “a reason to fight.” [Frank Luntz, Republican pollster] The leaderless Dem Party now has a leader--where no other stood up before and fought for 25 hours straight, making his name mean Fighter, Solidarity, and Good Trouble, all at the same time.
I love that poem and I often don't like poetry. Shh! 🤫
Yes ... he was/is WONDERFUL/impactful ... but, now I ask: NOW WHAT ... 'we are spiraling out of control' ... people are being 'disappeared', sued, fired, telling nothing but lies ... how to stop this ... to stop this very sick, narcissistic, delusional 'man' who controls the Congress & his 'cult' like a Mafia Don ... govern'g thru fear ... obviously threatening them & anyone who disagrees. How will any ONE of the Congress buck him/his intimidation ... and how will they convince 'real ol' Republicans to come out of their maga-behavior, band together & buck HIM ... ONLY IN NUMBERS WILL THERE BE ANY STRENGTH. ALL they must do is vote ... to take back THEIR POWER ... & stop this madman ... who's terrorizing them & their families. And, vote against his 'pet-project' = continuing the HUGE TAX BREAKS FOR THOSE WHO DON'T NEED IT --THE BILLIONAIRES ... and return the U.S. GOV'T to the PEOPLE. OTHER than talk & make speeches, WHAT CAN WE DO? The longer they're in there, the more suffer ... from the actions of these obvious racists & fascists.
The Courts and protests can give THEM pause, but voters gave the power to ENFORCE the Constitution to the Congress; and we wait for them to ride in on prancing horses to save the country.
Love the poem, hope you sent it to Cory.
Oh, I see ‘not me’. I hope it gets to him somehow.
Yes, I sent it to his "Contact me" [ he allows outside NJ) and got a Received back. I requested a Response but nothing yet. In my send I dedicated it to him.
Younger candidates? There is so much incredible young(er) talent in the Democratic Party. Nearly every Impeachment manager was a star as far as talent and qualifications. Most of whom could make great Presidential candidates. Jason Crow for one! Eric Swalwell. (I think Stacey Plaskett may not be eligible to run, however?). (Impeachment managers showed COURAGE knowing Trump has his own private army-and is truly vindictive). Elissa Slotkin did a good job in her response to the State of the Union. Hopefully Abigail Spanberger might someday run. (I hope we will look for character and a little nerdiness and worship of our Constitution; with good communication skills, as in Obama-instead of television personalities like Gavin Newsom).
Ari - my son is 2 yrs younger than you - he too was brought up on the "music" - and has a vinyl collection he's been building since 2012 I think - a collection of his own...I'll admit when he was a yout (a My Cousin Vinny reference haha) in trouble I'd send him to his room and tell him and the only music I want to hear from your room is from my collection! Love all of this and your newsletter is "dope" - wow that had a whole different meaning in my "yout"
Big fan of your show, Ari… and I hope that the biggest protest in decades gets MORE coverage on MSNBC. (I’m old enough to have marched on Washington against Viet Nam war and there was excellent coverage…).
Thank you Ari. This past week there was hope in the air. The marches and Corey Booker.
I hope that real love and truth are stronger in the end than any evil or misfortune in the world.-Charles Dickens
Just bringing my head out of the sand and ready to fight once again.
THANK YOU for that, Beth! YES! I have that hope as well, and I think we could actually THANK the red boneheads, in the end, for keeping our focus front and center on what's critical to an allocentric life well-lived. They're DETERMINED to keep us on our toes, and though it may look and feel scary NOW (cuz it damn well IS), I believe the evil will crash-n-BURN due to all who are, and will be, WHOOSHING in to save NOT ONLY America's ethical "experiment," BUT the world as a whole! The egocentric are thrusting out a REMINDER of what can/will happen if we sit by the sidelines...
Excellent article Mr. Melber. I am afraid we are in a situation with Trump that is scary that,even though illegal to run a 3rd term, another January 6th could be a grave possibility and more deadly.
Being illegal seems to make it all the more likely, these days! I do believe that's one of T's fave thoughts about the concept.
Hello Ari -
Thank you as always for your insights, and this time also The Revs insight.
First - YES I take the “third term” very seriously. As we always have seen, TFG tells you and shows you who he is. If he lives that long I’m a firm believer he will do all he can to stay in office. From pushing “his” Supreme Court Justices to putting another J6 in place with more violence and no surrender. He no longer has anything to hold back. He is as he was and forever will be, a heartless, soulless self centered & self indulgent money hungry fool.
He wants to privatize EVERYTHING. That way he gets himself in the graces of the money people, gets money from them by any means legal or not.
I have not liked him since the days I once watched New York channels when I lived in PA And heard him constantly talk about himself and the BS was ridiculous even back then.
I believe Musk needs to be removed from the country. He is much like tRUMP. No matter what he has he wants more. I feel his late entry into the presidential race was due to him being under investigation in Canada and was beginning to be investigated n this country. In my opinion he struck a deal with tRUMP which is why so many people were fired on the first day. “Looking into Musk?” “You’re fired”.
I have been looking at candidates and am still am not sure who I will back. There are great candidates who are trying to help the country grow, not crumble and die.
All I know is that the pathetic person in our White House is a pitiful excuse for a human being doing horrible damage to our once great nation. He says Make America Great, AGAIN? It was until he stepped in and started ruining it one or twenty tariffs at a time.
SHAME on the Republicans for allowing all of this to happen. Shame on all of those who stand by and allow this man to continue doing the damage he has done from his first term through this corrupt current administration. He is a con man criminal just like he was back in the day. He just changed addresses.
On Nov. 5th, 2024, the American voters elected a man who is in the early stage of dementia (or Alzheimer's, take your pick). He is delusional and paranoid and his beliefs in conspiracy theories will only get worse! If you wish to pray foe America, now is the time to do so! Your analysis of Mad King Don is spot on, Ms Pamela!
He can very well be bipolar as well!!! And right now he's in one of his manic stages
And Elon's on ketamine, Ms Nancy! I foresee a rocky road ahead of us!
“Delusional and paranoid,” I buy, because it is evidenced by thought content and behavior. But labeling him with dementia, requires a professional opinion. Further, says little about the country, if we keep being finessed by one with Dementia!
"The plain folks have reached their heart's desire and now the White House is adorned with a downright moron!" to quote H. L. Mencken from a century ago, my Queen.
Ari, this was a great read as always, informative, reassuring and FUN!! I also listened to the recording from the NAN with Al Sharpton who I saw a while ago during an event at Cooper Union. I like listening to these because you pick up inflections and nuances that add to it and, I always enjoy a Cousin Vinny reference! I was reassured how precisely you made clear a third term is illegal and the fact that he talks about it in advance expresses ILLEGAL INTENT. However, he has gotten away with so many egregious offenses I do still worry!
The turnout this past weekend was so much bigger than I imagined, even global so that brought me back to the days of protest and the power it does have. There was one very saucy poster held by an old lady. I won’t put it here but it was great!!
Thanks again for a great read and your Hip Hop samples!!
Look At You Now!!
PS-I related to Rev Al telling his initial thoughts when he heard of Usher and Dr Dre! Funny ! Maybe one day you’ll do a piece on aging and staying relevant
Thank you ,Ari , for sending emails even though I am not a paid subscriber. I am on a fixed income. I watch you and others on MSNBC daily. My concern is having faith that our democracy will survive is the cost and length of time it will take in re building our Government and the financial debt we will be in to put it back together.
Welcome I'm at the poverty level and this is my indulgence I allow myself!! So good to hear from you --I just wanted to acknowledge your presence and I hear you
Times are hard right now and bound to get worse, at the same time, the shift is occurring unfortunately I believe we reached rock bottom, where everyone, including maga, other trump voters, and all Americans, and the world are feeling the consequences of this past election. THIS HAD TO HAPPEN. It is the only thing that will cause everyone to wake up and fight for democracy. We can save it, easier than trying to bring it back. Please do your part. This is not a partisan problem, it is an American problem. VOTE, use your voice in an effective way.
It's the World's problem now, and Americans are the single largest SOLUTION to it! YES Laurie, I'm with ya! PLEASE, fellow Americans, don't EVER pass up the chance to use your voice by casting your V O T E ! (As well as through other ethical means!)
Thank you for your great reporting!
Great Article as usual. I am not terribly optimistic given the current control of 3 branches, 1 of whom are sheep. the third desperately trying to be controlled by the JOD and the current President. And as many lies that have been spewed, the electorate keeps swallowing. My optimism runs thin Ari.
Got it, like it, EXCEPT...PLEASE go easy on sheep! They don't deserve such a comparison!
Governing by fiat is a poor idea at best. If you read "The Art Of The Deal", it's filled with deals that failed due to Trump's poor decision making. With the tariffs, he has once again demonstrated that he is rash and impulsive and he has no comprehension of the consequences of his poor decisions. The worst part is that, after he ruins America's and the World's economies, the US will become a pariah state for a generation or more. The Rs have signed their own death warrant. They will be swept out of power for at least two decades.
Senator Booker has shown us that, even though the tunnel may be long and dark. there is light at the end of it. The Ds were lost in the wilderness after the elections but now, they are beginning to band together to do what can be done to ameliorate and perhaps end this national nightmare!
Keeping Hope Alive
Keep the Faith, my Queen!
How true what you said!! Everything!!! Thanks for letting me know that Ari sent out a newsletter--I like your optimism!!
Anytime, Ms Nancy!