Adam, another inspirational piece, albeit disturbing that those examples of vile speech and actions are describing someone who aspires to be the president of the United States. Unconscionable to say the least. But I sense a renewed fervor and hope in this post that by the end of this week we all can rejoice that the orange man-baby will sit in his gaudy, gold palace whining about how much of a victim he’s become, even more than before. There seems to be a real sense across much of the country that indeed we are exhausted from being subjected to the constant barrage of chaos that he creates (except for the die hard maga cultists). I’ve been praying that we, the American people, can weather this, the second assault on our democracy, and return to good will, civil discourse and compromise that is necessary to keep our democracy intact. We also look for your leadership and active participation in a Harris administration and we are deeply grateful for all you do. Keep safe, keep doing the right thing and blessings to your family.
I don't think he will be sitting in his gaudy gold palace for long. After his justifiable convictions I hope he will be relocated to a prison cell, as any one of us would be if we were convicted of committing those crimes!
That about says it all, Adam. Thank you for your service to our country and for speaking truth in spite of the potential consequences. You are a hero to many of us and I hope someday I get a chance to cast a ballot for you.
What was Graham thinking when he accused Liz Cheney of "saying anything to stay relevant?" Has he ever revisited his comments about tRump during the campaign for the 2016 Republican nomination? I scarcely know how to respond to such blatant hypocrisy. I am disgusted to think back to the time when I actually gave Graham a look for the nomination. At that time, and particularly considering his close alliance with Senator McCain, I wouldn't have guessed that he would be capable of such subservience and obsequious behavior. He will, quite literally, say anything to remain relevant. His "I'm done....count me out," comments, followed by some of the most cowardly behavior ever witnessed in a politician (no, I haven't forgotten Hawley's mad dash for the exit), is firmly etched in my memory. Notwithstanding his subservience to tRump, to me, Graham is utterly irrelevant!
Richard, indeed! I recall a couple of years ago some deep reporting & a Bulwark special podcast series on what in the world happened to Lindsay Graham. The conclusion from his own lips: I changed in order to "stay relevant." Classic case of the projection we see all the time from the MAGA folks most likely.
Excellent point! It is unquestionably projection and so typical of MAGA folks. In fact, it has become predictable and, at times, predictive. Their obsessive concerns about a stolen election are clues as to what they, themselves, are capable of attempting.
Succinct and true, thank you! And whatever happens, we must be ready for slick-talking, articulate J.D. Vance. If a total loser like Trump can attract such huge support, what might someone like Vance do? I'm cautiously optimistic for a big Harris win---let's go!!
Shelley my exact thoughts as well. JD Vance and Trumps son Donald trump Jr are both real threats in continuing the corrupt torch of MAGA. Every GOP,every coward, every billionare , every single of the 6 SCOTUS judges followed MAGA silently and put party over country are all betrayersand must be expelled. We cannot rest until JUSTICE IS SERVED!!!!!
You’re right in that we’ll have to deal with the fact that so many of our fellow Americans actually hold the beliefs that Dumpie spews. They don’t understand that he has no belief system (or integrity); he says whatever will get him the most money, notoriety, publicity. And he’ll say and do anything to avoid going to jail. Regardless, step one is making this a strong win up and down the ballot at the local, county, State and Federal levels. We have much work to do and I’m proud to stand with you to help move this country back to the principles it was founded on. Country Over Party!
The amazing thing about MAGAts is that they vote against their own interests and once done with them trump will treat them like dirt as he does with all his useful idiots and those that prostituted themselves, adulates, extol his supreme unworthiness.
It is pretty puzzling, but points to a basic refusal to listen to anyone or anything outside their own bubble. Changing your stance when the facts warrant it is not a sign of weakness, it’s a sign of strength. I before I could hit mute on yet another MAGA ad, I heard the statement that it’s been four years of failed economic policy from Biden/Harris. Just shook my head as I parsed through the economic data over the last five years. Certainly tells a different story but not one that helps Dumpie. Crazy.
It might be fair to say that MAGA's interests are in a cult leader that by their definition is tough and stands up to "the man.". Crude is ok, 'cause how many times have you heard "he just says what we are all thinking". Fortunately, I guess I do not interact with those deep thinkers.
Ah, but they will blame Biden and Harris. It does NOT matter a fig that they aren't there, in fact some of Donnies cult insist that HE has been POTUS all along and yet.........the country is a wreck and a garbage pit so what had he been doing? Biden is dead, and this person, whoever he is, is an actor. No it makes no sense but have you caught any of Donnie's speeches the last couple of weeks? THIS is what we are up against.
Amen! We seriously need a top-to-bottom Blue Wave! That will send a CLEAR message to the maga cultusts AND create a situation on Capitol Hill that will allow reasonable politicians to get things done. This Republican wants to see the Congressional Constipation evacuated! 😜
The American people will not allow this man in the White House.
Trump will try to use violence to overturn Harris's election.
This is where our government needs to pay attention. I hope the Biden administration is prepared to deal with the rebels. This is the bigger concern for me.
This is also where we have to remember Bush/Gore and Florida. If any issue in any state gets to this Supreme Court for consideration, we need to be engaged and loud.
Murray will said. The 6 SCOTUS judges are illegitimate and they are insurrectionists who give comfort and aid to an insurrectionist They must be held to the letter of the law like any citizen. They have committed TREASON.
By now I suppose most people have made up their minds. My daughter's undereducated and overly opinionated boyfriend in rural Missouri certainly has. He thinks 45 is just peachy. Or orangey. But you just can't fix stupid.
But stupid can fix itself if it wants to. No one wants to lose, especially maga supporters. If they lose BIG TIME my hope is that they will reconsider their views and begin to change for the better (i e. fix themselves). Too much to hope for? Maybe, but I still have hope!
These paragraphs should be above the fold in every….EVERY…news publication, streamed on each social platform, and a chyron endlessly streaming on each tv screen. Why don’t “they” get it? I once thought this country was predominantly populated by caring, thoughtful people. I’m praying the election outcome will put my faith back in this idea.
Tomorrow I am inviting everyone to join many of us at 3pmEST for a short prayer or just to meditate for a peaceful and democratic win. It will bring all of us a feeling of power that can transcend the universe!!
I always look for your posts and appreciate your uplifting messages. My granddaughter is now coming to my house after school and gets dropped off at 2:55 so I have my prayer time at 2:30, but still am silently joining in while I’m getting her snack.
Adam, another inspirational piece, albeit disturbing that those examples of vile speech and actions are describing someone who aspires to be the president of the United States. Unconscionable to say the least. But I sense a renewed fervor and hope in this post that by the end of this week we all can rejoice that the orange man-baby will sit in his gaudy, gold palace whining about how much of a victim he’s become, even more than before. There seems to be a real sense across much of the country that indeed we are exhausted from being subjected to the constant barrage of chaos that he creates (except for the die hard maga cultists). I’ve been praying that we, the American people, can weather this, the second assault on our democracy, and return to good will, civil discourse and compromise that is necessary to keep our democracy intact. We also look for your leadership and active participation in a Harris administration and we are deeply grateful for all you do. Keep safe, keep doing the right thing and blessings to your family.
I don't think he will be sitting in his gaudy gold palace for long. After his justifiable convictions I hope he will be relocated to a prison cell, as any one of us would be if we were convicted of committing those crimes!
YES!!!!
Indeed you always make excellent points Joan. Nice to know there are people like you out there in this crazy time. Cheers 🥂
Thank you for your kind compliment. I appreciate everyone on Adam’s Substack. I learn much from reading what everyone has to say.
Me too❤️
Thank you, Joan-very well said!
Awesome post.
"From your lips to God's ears"...
. . . And God is in control! I have to keep my sense of sanity rooted in that certainty to confront the days to come.
Thank you Adam for teaching us “courage” during all this chaos.
As a Radically Independent Moderate, I encourage everyone to vote FOR Kamala Harris. Country over Party.
That about says it all, Adam. Thank you for your service to our country and for speaking truth in spite of the potential consequences. You are a hero to many of us and I hope someday I get a chance to cast a ballot for you.
Me too or see you being a part of the administration that I pray is elected until then.
Your forgot to modify "lying" with "fat, egomaniacal, deluded, and low IQ" and "devoid of integrity."
What was Graham thinking when he accused Liz Cheney of "saying anything to stay relevant?" Has he ever revisited his comments about tRump during the campaign for the 2016 Republican nomination? I scarcely know how to respond to such blatant hypocrisy. I am disgusted to think back to the time when I actually gave Graham a look for the nomination. At that time, and particularly considering his close alliance with Senator McCain, I wouldn't have guessed that he would be capable of such subservience and obsequious behavior. He will, quite literally, say anything to remain relevant. His "I'm done....count me out," comments, followed by some of the most cowardly behavior ever witnessed in a politician (no, I haven't forgotten Hawley's mad dash for the exit), is firmly etched in my memory. Notwithstanding his subservience to tRump, to me, Graham is utterly irrelevant!
Greed power and projection is what the party of Lincoln now adheres to 🤯
Ditto.
Richard, indeed! I recall a couple of years ago some deep reporting & a Bulwark special podcast series on what in the world happened to Lindsay Graham. The conclusion from his own lips: I changed in order to "stay relevant." Classic case of the projection we see all the time from the MAGA folks most likely.
Excellent point! It is unquestionably projection and so typical of MAGA folks. In fact, it has become predictable and, at times, predictive. Their obsessive concerns about a stolen election are clues as to what they, themselves, are capable of attempting.
Amen to that ! A dead giveaway re their plans or fever dreams !
I’m convinced that Trump has some dirt on Lindsey Graham that he holds over Graham’s head to get him to do his bidding.
No doubt. And we all already know what said dirt is, Lindsey, and don’t care. So come out of the closet already, Lindsey, set yourself free!!!
Succinct and true, thank you! And whatever happens, we must be ready for slick-talking, articulate J.D. Vance. If a total loser like Trump can attract such huge support, what might someone like Vance do? I'm cautiously optimistic for a big Harris win---let's go!!
Shelley my exact thoughts as well. JD Vance and Trumps son Donald trump Jr are both real threats in continuing the corrupt torch of MAGA. Every GOP,every coward, every billionare , every single of the 6 SCOTUS judges followed MAGA silently and put party over country are all betrayersand must be expelled. We cannot rest until JUSTICE IS SERVED!!!!!
You’re right in that we’ll have to deal with the fact that so many of our fellow Americans actually hold the beliefs that Dumpie spews. They don’t understand that he has no belief system (or integrity); he says whatever will get him the most money, notoriety, publicity. And he’ll say and do anything to avoid going to jail. Regardless, step one is making this a strong win up and down the ballot at the local, county, State and Federal levels. We have much work to do and I’m proud to stand with you to help move this country back to the principles it was founded on. Country Over Party!
The amazing thing about MAGAts is that they vote against their own interests and once done with them trump will treat them like dirt as he does with all his useful idiots and those that prostituted themselves, adulates, extol his supreme unworthiness.
It is pretty puzzling, but points to a basic refusal to listen to anyone or anything outside their own bubble. Changing your stance when the facts warrant it is not a sign of weakness, it’s a sign of strength. I before I could hit mute on yet another MAGA ad, I heard the statement that it’s been four years of failed economic policy from Biden/Harris. Just shook my head as I parsed through the economic data over the last five years. Certainly tells a different story but not one that helps Dumpie. Crazy.
It might be fair to say that MAGA's interests are in a cult leader that by their definition is tough and stands up to "the man.". Crude is ok, 'cause how many times have you heard "he just says what we are all thinking". Fortunately, I guess I do not interact with those deep thinkers.
Ah, but they will blame Biden and Harris. It does NOT matter a fig that they aren't there, in fact some of Donnies cult insist that HE has been POTUS all along and yet.........the country is a wreck and a garbage pit so what had he been doing? Biden is dead, and this person, whoever he is, is an actor. No it makes no sense but have you caught any of Donnie's speeches the last couple of weeks? THIS is what we are up against.
Amen! We seriously need a top-to-bottom Blue Wave! That will send a CLEAR message to the maga cultusts AND create a situation on Capitol Hill that will allow reasonable politicians to get things done. This Republican wants to see the Congressional Constipation evacuated! 😜
😜Clever play on words!
Well said Ron.
The American people will not allow this man in the White House.
Trump will try to use violence to overturn Harris's election.
This is where our government needs to pay attention. I hope the Biden administration is prepared to deal with the rebels. This is the bigger concern for me.
This is also where we have to remember Bush/Gore and Florida. If any issue in any state gets to this Supreme Court for consideration, we need to be engaged and loud.
Murray will said. The 6 SCOTUS judges are illegitimate and they are insurrectionists who give comfort and aid to an insurrectionist They must be held to the letter of the law like any citizen. They have committed TREASON.
* well said.
They are. As are most all states. How can they not be?
Btw, there is a terrific, enlightening and comforting article that Joyce Vance put a link to in her newsletter last night (Sunday, 11/3).
You MUST read it. Assuages all of our fears in this regard actually. Would have been nice to know this much sooner, but better late than never.
"Please Stop Wishcasting the Supreme Court into a Decisive Election Role" by Justin Leavitt, who is an expert in election law. Electionlawblog.org.
Let's go Kamala!!
By now I suppose most people have made up their minds. My daughter's undereducated and overly opinionated boyfriend in rural Missouri certainly has. He thinks 45 is just peachy. Or orangey. But you just can't fix stupid.
But stupid can fix itself if it wants to. No one wants to lose, especially maga supporters. If they lose BIG TIME my hope is that they will reconsider their views and begin to change for the better (i e. fix themselves). Too much to hope for? Maybe, but I still have hope!
So we will need to be open and understanding! 🙏 Please dear God don't let me say "I told you so!"!! !
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💙Praying💙Vote💙Praying💙
These paragraphs should be above the fold in every….EVERY…news publication, streamed on each social platform, and a chyron endlessly streaming on each tv screen. Why don’t “they” get it? I once thought this country was predominantly populated by caring, thoughtful people. I’m praying the election outcome will put my faith back in this idea.
Thank you for your continued service to our Country and for warning us about a second Trump presidency.
If you are religious, pray.
If not, hope.
In any case, vote and help your friends and neighbors who need assistance.
Thank you.
Tomorrow I am inviting everyone to join many of us at 3pmEST for a short prayer or just to meditate for a peaceful and democratic win. It will bring all of us a feeling of power that can transcend the universe!!
Will join you.
Yay Joan! I always hope you're there! May we be celebrating soon! If not, we know Adam will have a plan and God will help us through!🙏
I always look for your posts and appreciate your uplifting messages. My granddaughter is now coming to my house after school and gets dropped off at 2:55 so I have my prayer time at 2:30, but still am silently joining in while I’m getting her snack.
Thank you Joan! Your words mean so much! I always go to your postings! You always say things exactly the way I would like to!!
Glad you're with your granddaughter and God isn't a clockwatcher 😉. We're good 😄!
Cindy I love this.
Yay! Welcome Janine! Thank you for your service to our 🫡🇺🇸Country also.