Yes to your question! Yes! The simplest conclusion based on all the evidence we have is that Trump is motivated by getting rich and dominating people. There is no evidence to counter this conclusion that I know of. His behavior makes sense when with this conclusion.
so excellent. Jessica, AND Scott! your idea of countries bonding (maybe they are?) together to say NO, similarly companies, law firms, journalists, universities- say NO, ENOUGH!
we are STRONGER TOGETHER. and WE, pro democracy americans - ENOUGH. stop spending the companies that are selling out.
Is anyone looking into the inside trading with this stock market chaos? Trump’s cronies probably bought up at bargain prices, knowing he was going to delay tariffs and create a rebound. It is disgusting
Please everyone keep in mind, yes significant to scale back (maybe 90 days, we'll see) but 10% is still hugely harmful to small businesses. It's only gone from catastrophic to disastrous. Please don't think this is over. thank you.
No election fraud was needed because of Citizens United! Buying the election outright is less messy than fraud, and it has the benefit of being Supreme Court Approved.
And couldn’t the reason that Musk failed to buy the Wisconsin’s state supreme court election be that 1) the people who pay attention to off races like this also paid attention to the havoc Musk unleashed on the federal government with his chainsaw, and 2) Wisconsonites are less prone than many to give credence to wildly hyperbolic statements from that same obnoxious guy? Musk didn’t buy the presidency all by himself. That’s not what I’m saying. Citizens United made way for just this kind of influence over the years, and really, white Christian nationalism (Schlafly-style) has been planning this for decades using money from the Mercers and Princes, et. al. since Reagan. Gerrymander by gerrymander, one medium voter suppression law at a time, this election was the natural outgrowth of a decades-long effort, and the fact that Musk is only 2/3 of a white Christian nationalist became incidental because of his enormous wealth & influence, esp. through the flood of lies he poured out over X to the thousands of swing state 18-25 alpha male fans who never would’ve thought of registering otherwise. Dems lost and Republicans won, but it wasn’t even close to a level playing field—by design.
Don't minimize the power of misinformation. Many people have been lied to so long, they were convinced Kamala would cause a recession, Trump would champion the working class, etc, they have no understanding of all of the issues at play, what the government does and what government workers do, plus it turns out hate is alive and well and easily manipulated.
A finger on the tariff button and the market yo-yos … insider trading?
A finger on the button and foreign entities want to deal … crypto currency.
Is all of this DJT’s methods of personally enriching himself at everyone’s expense?
Yes to your question! Yes! The simplest conclusion based on all the evidence we have is that Trump is motivated by getting rich and dominating people. There is no evidence to counter this conclusion that I know of. His behavior makes sense when with this conclusion.
Occam’s Razor for sure. $ and power just like daddy.
so excellent. Jessica, AND Scott! your idea of countries bonding (maybe they are?) together to say NO, similarly companies, law firms, journalists, universities- say NO, ENOUGH!
we are STRONGER TOGETHER. and WE, pro democracy americans - ENOUGH. stop spending the companies that are selling out.
anyway, TY. 💙
Is anyone looking into the inside trading with this stock market chaos? Trump’s cronies probably bought up at bargain prices, knowing he was going to delay tariffs and create a rebound. It is disgusting
I think the word Scott was looking for is “kleptocracy”.
Thanks Ann!
Isn't this a form of inside trading, since all his buddies are making lots today with the Tariffs being put off for 90 days!!
Please everyone keep in mind, yes significant to scale back (maybe 90 days, we'll see) but 10% is still hugely harmful to small businesses. It's only gone from catastrophic to disastrous. Please don't think this is over. thank you.
My two favorite political activists!! I really look forward to these conversations. Thanks for all that you do, guys!
Very good work and thoughtful thinking.....
If they show up to arrest protesters, they can arrest me. It won't look good on them if they arrest peaceful protesters!
"clan" of Hyenas
Thanks Clifton! I had forgotten!
No election fraud was needed because of Citizens United! Buying the election outright is less messy than fraud, and it has the benefit of being Supreme Court Approved.
And couldn’t the reason that Musk failed to buy the Wisconsin’s state supreme court election be that 1) the people who pay attention to off races like this also paid attention to the havoc Musk unleashed on the federal government with his chainsaw, and 2) Wisconsonites are less prone than many to give credence to wildly hyperbolic statements from that same obnoxious guy? Musk didn’t buy the presidency all by himself. That’s not what I’m saying. Citizens United made way for just this kind of influence over the years, and really, white Christian nationalism (Schlafly-style) has been planning this for decades using money from the Mercers and Princes, et. al. since Reagan. Gerrymander by gerrymander, one medium voter suppression law at a time, this election was the natural outgrowth of a decades-long effort, and the fact that Musk is only 2/3 of a white Christian nationalist became incidental because of his enormous wealth & influence, esp. through the flood of lies he poured out over X to the thousands of swing state 18-25 alpha male fans who never would’ve thought of registering otherwise. Dems lost and Republicans won, but it wasn’t even close to a level playing field—by design.
25th amendment
Good podcast and this is the first time I’ve seen both of you live.
Is there data on the effectiveness of phone banks, postcard and letter writing?
Thanks for honest calming! I thought I was immune to the fear and it seeped in. Then the rage. It’s good to anchor each other during this “suck”.
Wise reminders.
Don't minimize the power of misinformation. Many people have been lied to so long, they were convinced Kamala would cause a recession, Trump would champion the working class, etc, they have no understanding of all of the issues at play, what the government does and what government workers do, plus it turns out hate is alive and well and easily manipulated.