Thank you as always. I listened to Obama’s speech in Detroit and Ohio. What a wonderful speaker.?I now have hope. Why do Republicans hate Obama so much. He is not in the Epstein files?
Why do you think Trump wants him a Nobel Peace Prize so badly? The black guy got one! How come Trump's little junior Baron didn't get into Harvard? [sniff] The black guy's daughter did! How come we're in the middle of a stoooopid war against Iran? Cuz the black guy signed the JCPOA with Iran.
For that matter, how come we have a demented turd in the White House? Cuz the black guy made fun of him at the correspondents dinner in 2011, called him a carnival-barker!
So much can truly be laid at the feet of the bizarrely fucked-up racism of Hair Furor -- Obama doesn't just live rent-free in Trump's brain -- he occupies an entire suite larger than the East Wing!
racism has never left america, however, the regime has made it great again. it's not MAGA. it's MARA. make american racism great again. it's so obvious, and it's so sickening.
They hate him for two reasons. First, he speaks in coherent sentences and makes sense. Two, they can’t stand the thought of a black man with the ability to actually speak coherently and make sense.
The Republican Party, especially the MAGA crowd, are nothing more than a re-branded version of the KKK and Nazi party combined. It’s sad to see this in 2026. You would have thought after all the years of trying to erase racism in this country, you would never see this kind of indecent behavior. However, here we are …… 🥵
Friends whose families were rounded up and Killed by Brown Shirts in Nazi Germany hate Obama and support masked ICE agents rounding up Americans and putting them in detention centers. I cannot wrap my head around this.
It's up to the voters...and that's why we're nervous. Republicans cling to social and cultural issues when they cast their ballots, and too many disgruntled Democrats don't show up to vote. We need a new political party, led by Adam Kinzinger and today's young people. Then, we could enact real change.👍🏻
That makes me nervous too. I've spoken with two Reps in the past month or so, hoping that, *sure*, they've had enough of Trump so far, but, alas, no. And a prime reason is that they're utterly uninformed about the facts. I suspect they only watch Fox. Anyhow, they're just clueless.
It's true: Most Republicans believe everything they hear on Fox. Plus, they shrug off the price of gas, groceries, etc., something they'd blow up about if the president was a Democrat! I'm afraid that they're as racist and xenophobic as Trump, and that's all that matters to them. He dislikes the same people they do.🤷
Most, but not all... I am still a registered Republican (maybe Adam is too) but the GOP I believed in was crushed by a MAGA cult that betrayed the principles I believed in. As long as Trump & minions lead the party I will vote Democrat across the board.
It looks like the same thing just happened in Brazil as well. The source I got it from isn’t great, so I’m looking for confirmation from reliable sources.
Either way, it sure feels like the tide is turning, hopefully globally.
"It looks like the same thing just happened in Brazil as well."
Then right on cue, Bolsonaro refuses to accept getting beaten like a drum. He's whining about the extended voting for two extra hours because torrential rains made transportation to the polls extra hard for the voters so the courts added the time. Both campaigns asked for the added time by the way.
Bolsonaro is a chip off of the old block of his jailed father and their godfather who sits in the Oval Office.
It is happening, Mr. Kinzinger! Vucic in Serbia and Bolsonaro in Brazil. I had read on BlueSky a post that said wouldn't it be amazing if Netanyahu, Trump and one other authoritarian I can't remember the name would all lose in the next few weeks? It is happening. The people of this world have had enough of these authoritarian leaders. They are fighting for change. Change that has been a long time coming. What is really the icing on the cake is that this change is being led by young people!! It is so exciting to see these young people come together, stand up and speak out!! It took those students two years, but finally victory was there. May that happen here in America on November 3. We can remove the enablers in Congress and in two years, we can remove him. Thank you for that great news, Mr. Kinzinger!
I always come away from your posts with a memorable quote. As you stated, the beauty of Independent Media is that they tell the truth to their audiences. Unlike the media with “the big megaphones” that refuse to do so. Keep up your good truthful work holding fast to our democracy and the truth!
talking about the media being destroyed..I was watching my football team (who won by the way) there were ads slamming Annie Andrews. saying that she wanted gender change and other garbage that they knew would stoke the hatred of the maga. They have unlimited resources. NBC aired them all. won't be watching anymore. I don't watch Tv now because of lies that are spread that are bought and paid for by trump. Only HGTV..
Hey, Ellen - why not try No TV At All??? Extreme, I know, but that makes my life considerably happier. And Adam and The Bulwark fill in what the NYT misses.
it has only been on to watch David on friday on lottery millionaire. He gives me happiness. Whenever my team is televised I will watch that. online I subscribe to Adam and Aaron Parnas for my news and common sense.
Never thought we could learn how to save our democracy from Serbia (previously Soviet Republic of Yugoslavia). This is absolute proof of how far we have fallen under the current regime in Washington. They all must be replaced en masse on November 3, 2026...
Also, Lula Da Silva won in Brazil. This breaks the Rightward trend in South America, as well as Trump's pick losing. Still I suspect there's more to say about this. I'm hoping Adam can give more nuance to what this signifies.
Me too!! We have some great examples of people taking back their governments and there by restoring their democracy right now in real time. People in equal to, or lesser circumstances than Americans! So I guess we can do the same. Vote Early!
he's already challenging results before they are in! poor alaska already litigated the possible problem of the two nearly identical names. the alaskan supreme court already decided, and states run elections, but the prez already made blanch file a suit there.
like our college students walking miles to vote in our country because their voting places on campus were removed!! Good for the students in Serbia and the USA!
True, America isn't Serbia; but Serbia is a shining example of what's possible. I haven't heard lately whether the Albanian protests against Kushner et al taking over protected land to build a mega resort. I think of that situation now and then and hope the Albanians prevail against the influence-peddling and corruption!
Thank you as always. I listened to Obama’s speech in Detroit and Ohio. What a wonderful speaker.?I now have hope. Why do Republicans hate Obama so much. He is not in the Epstein files?
Why do you think Trump wants him a Nobel Peace Prize so badly? The black guy got one! How come Trump's little junior Baron didn't get into Harvard? [sniff] The black guy's daughter did! How come we're in the middle of a stoooopid war against Iran? Cuz the black guy signed the JCPOA with Iran.
For that matter, how come we have a demented turd in the White House? Cuz the black guy made fun of him at the correspondents dinner in 2011, called him a carnival-barker!
So much can truly be laid at the feet of the bizarrely fucked-up racism of Hair Furor -- Obama doesn't just live rent-free in Trump's brain -- he occupies an entire suite larger than the East Wing!
Spot on, as always. BTW: I'm adding "Hair Furor" to my lexicon.
me, too! Hair Furor is brilliant!!!!
racism has never left america, however, the regime has made it great again. it's not MAGA. it's MARA. make american racism great again. it's so obvious, and it's so sickening.
Trump validates their hatred, misogyny, and racism. It was always there but politically incorrect to be proud of it.
Actually, that would be MARGA. Marga Lago, it’s all so clear to me now!
thanks. mari! you are brilliant
Don't forget Hair Furor is a rapist & pedophile. And in Epstein files. It's all connected.
You have a splendid way with words ! !
They hate him for two reasons. First, he speaks in coherent sentences and makes sense. Two, they can’t stand the thought of a black man with the ability to actually speak coherently and make sense.
The Republican Party, especially the MAGA crowd, are nothing more than a re-branded version of the KKK and Nazi party combined. It’s sad to see this in 2026. You would have thought after all the years of trying to erase racism in this country, you would never see this kind of indecent behavior. However, here we are …… 🥵
If there were an election tomorrow between Obama and Trump, Obama would wipe the floor with Trump. And Trump knows it.
Friends whose families were rounded up and Killed by Brown Shirts in Nazi Germany hate Obama and support masked ICE agents rounding up Americans and putting them in detention centers. I cannot wrap my head around this.
Wait, what? Are you saying Jews hate Obama?
I'm pretty sure republican hatred of Obama is a blacklash. Even if they won't admit it.
He is black.
because the master says to...
That is what I was thinking.
Because he is everything, I mean EVERYTHING that they are not. And especially that he isn’t white.
Vestigal racism hangs out in the Republican party.
First Hungary, now Serbia. Let's make it a perfect four -- the United States and Israel. Time for a breath of fresh air to clear fascist miasma away!
Also, Lula now. So 3 of 5 so far. Let's make it a straight flush!
It's up to the voters...and that's why we're nervous. Republicans cling to social and cultural issues when they cast their ballots, and too many disgruntled Democrats don't show up to vote. We need a new political party, led by Adam Kinzinger and today's young people. Then, we could enact real change.👍🏻
That makes me nervous too. I've spoken with two Reps in the past month or so, hoping that, *sure*, they've had enough of Trump so far, but, alas, no. And a prime reason is that they're utterly uninformed about the facts. I suspect they only watch Fox. Anyhow, they're just clueless.
It's true: Most Republicans believe everything they hear on Fox. Plus, they shrug off the price of gas, groceries, etc., something they'd blow up about if the president was a Democrat! I'm afraid that they're as racist and xenophobic as Trump, and that's all that matters to them. He dislikes the same people they do.🤷
You sure summed that up well, Linda. And your last line rings disturbingly true.
Most, but not all... I am still a registered Republican (maybe Adam is too) but the GOP I believed in was crushed by a MAGA cult that betrayed the principles I believed in. As long as Trump & minions lead the party I will vote Democrat across the board.
Congratulations to the people of Serbia especially the students!
May we learn the lesson they've taught us, be persistent, be unafraid and stick to it; we too can bring down an authoritarian leader.
It looks like the same thing just happened in Brazil as well. The source I got it from isn’t great, so I’m looking for confirmation from reliable sources.
Either way, it sure feels like the tide is turning, hopefully globally.
It happened! https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/oct/26/lula-wins-brazil-election
Yes, Dump's little right-wing buddy lost!
In spite of his (Donny’s) endorsement. 🤣
"It looks like the same thing just happened in Brazil as well."
Then right on cue, Bolsonaro refuses to accept getting beaten like a drum. He's whining about the extended voting for two extra hours because torrential rains made transportation to the polls extra hard for the voters so the courts added the time. Both campaigns asked for the added time by the way.
Bolsonaro is a chip off of the old block of his jailed father and their godfather who sits in the Oval Office.
It is happening, Mr. Kinzinger! Vucic in Serbia and Bolsonaro in Brazil. I had read on BlueSky a post that said wouldn't it be amazing if Netanyahu, Trump and one other authoritarian I can't remember the name would all lose in the next few weeks? It is happening. The people of this world have had enough of these authoritarian leaders. They are fighting for change. Change that has been a long time coming. What is really the icing on the cake is that this change is being led by young people!! It is so exciting to see these young people come together, stand up and speak out!! It took those students two years, but finally victory was there. May that happen here in America on November 3. We can remove the enablers in Congress and in two years, we can remove him. Thank you for that great news, Mr. Kinzinger!
Good News Sunday? Now we have Good News Monday!
With your blessing, I will email this to family and friends at once!
As always, THANK YOU, Adam!
What a great and inspiring story! Gives me hope💙💙💙
I always come away from your posts with a memorable quote. As you stated, the beauty of Independent Media is that they tell the truth to their audiences. Unlike the media with “the big megaphones” that refuse to do so. Keep up your good truthful work holding fast to our democracy and the truth!
talking about the media being destroyed..I was watching my football team (who won by the way) there were ads slamming Annie Andrews. saying that she wanted gender change and other garbage that they knew would stoke the hatred of the maga. They have unlimited resources. NBC aired them all. won't be watching anymore. I don't watch Tv now because of lies that are spread that are bought and paid for by trump. Only HGTV..
Hey, Ellen - why not try No TV At All??? Extreme, I know, but that makes my life considerably happier. And Adam and The Bulwark fill in what the NYT misses.
it has only been on to watch David on friday on lottery millionaire. He gives me happiness. Whenever my team is televised I will watch that. online I subscribe to Adam and Aaron Parnas for my news and common sense.
Be happy. Goodness knows it's elusive these days.
That's two posts with good news this week!!
Never thought we could learn how to save our democracy from Serbia (previously Soviet Republic of Yugoslavia). This is absolute proof of how far we have fallen under the current regime in Washington. They all must be replaced en masse on November 3, 2026...
Too bad DJT really isn’t on the ballot
Also, Lula Da Silva won in Brazil. This breaks the Rightward trend in South America, as well as Trump's pick losing. Still I suspect there's more to say about this. I'm hoping Adam can give more nuance to what this signifies.
PS. Yesterday, the democratic, pro democracy candidate,Maria Caorina Machado, returned to Venezuela.
Me too!! We have some great examples of people taking back their governments and there by restoring their democracy right now in real time. People in equal to, or lesser circumstances than Americans! So I guess we can do the same. Vote Early!
You-know-who will NEVER admit defeat. He’s already proven that!
he's already challenging results before they are in! poor alaska already litigated the possible problem of the two nearly identical names. the alaskan supreme court already decided, and states run elections, but the prez already made blanch file a suit there.
like our college students walking miles to vote in our country because their voting places on campus were removed!! Good for the students in Serbia and the USA!
True, America isn't Serbia; but Serbia is a shining example of what's possible. I haven't heard lately whether the Albanian protests against Kushner et al taking over protected land to build a mega resort. I think of that situation now and then and hope the Albanians prevail against the influence-peddling and corruption!