Yeah, and the Dems should’ve had a huge fit about it. We might not be in this mess if they wouldn’t have just let that pass and Merrick Garland ended up being a no-nothing don’t rock the boat official- not even worth fighting for after all
And is this something that will happen after 2026 election and prevent any hope of a blue wave? This is really very frightening that an elected official can be prevented from being seated. I mean, what if the stakes are not just the Epstein files but impeachment of the President, the VP and all the others?
If constituents are not represented, can they stop paying federal taxes? No taxation without representation, right? Isn’t that the reason for the Boston Tea Party and the revolution in the first place?
I am trying to remember what Adam said about Trump and MAGA thriving on chaos, on disorder, on fear and pessimism. They know we find it exhausting just to keep up. So I am trying to fight my own desire to tune out, and hope others remember too. They want us to give up. I'm not good walking or standing for lengths of time anymore, but I hope to go out October 18 with my handwritten sign:
Not With My Consent / Not Through Me / Not on My Goddamn Watch
What happens if there is a ruling by a judge that Trump can't send troops into a city like Chicago and he sends them anyway, ignoring the ruling? What's the next step?
Another question: Do you think Trump is really calling the shots or is it Steve Miller and Russ Vought?
Thank you for being a voice of calm and reason when all around us is lunacy.
He has a goal to do anything don’t ever underestimate him!!! And besides, I don’t think he even gets it that he refused to use the insurrection act when his people were trying to take over the capital!!!
I was curious to learn if you are generating all your material yourself or have you developed a team to assist? I can't tell you how impressed I am with the quality of information you share.
Yes I discovered Jess Piper on Substack a few months ago. I often wondered how these extreme republicans keep their job but Jess opened my eyes to the fact that usually no Dems are running against them and probably in some cases no other Republicans running against them.
Actually I think many of us don't like who we vote for but the Dem seems the least of 2 evils. I have rarely liked who I voted for for president. I asked my dad and uncle who were staunch republicans if they have ever been really enthusiastic about who they voted for for president. I think maybe they said Reagan, not sure if I am remembering correctly.
Schiff gave a great summary re: questions Bondi refused to answer, stating at the end "this is supposed to be an oversight hearing". Please help me understand what are the repercussions she could be subject to (in theory, anyway) and/or what levers exist to compel her (again, at least in theory).
I'd like your evaluation of the "federal agents" terrorizing us Chicago and trying for Portland.
ICE, mostly? CBP too?
They are obviously not trained. They obviously have permission/ encouragement to use excessive and indiscriminate force. I imagine they're ProudBoys and all sorts of other sociopaths.
I am fairly certain there will be a massacre soon, because Trump, Vance, Hegseth, Miller, Bondi are hate- and rage-filled mediocrities. Your take?
Right? Seems like ICE is scooping up all these folks who couldn't get hired in legit LEO roles due to failing psych tests or perhaps were discharged from service on disciplinary issues. Or maybe (like Putin fills his military) they're pulling violent criminals from prisons and throwing them in the streets. I put nothing past this insecure and evil administration.
Hey Adam, thanks for the great content. I watched nearly every minute of the George and Esmeralda Doilez harassment, and some of your interview with them. They are doing hard work in coming out against a cult, and I applaud their strength. Though I feel I need to call you to task a bit. When George threw out that Trump was 'no worse' than "cat Kamala", you chuckled, and missed an opportunity to push him on that sleight. I feel that kind of off hand comment helps normalize Trump and further close open conversations to others. Why didn't you ask George to say more about that comment? Is it really ok to equalize Trump's violent, racist and bully campaign v Kamala's at the least decent and respectful? You may not agree with her, but calling Trump equal to her is like Trump saying there's good people on both sides. All this is aside the fact that name calling does not help bring people together. There's more learning here that we are missing. Does he indeed think they are of equal character? Or does he feel gaslighted and sleighted himself? (I'm thinking the latter) I don't expect George and Esmeralda to be perfect communicators - they are citizens. Rather my guess is there's something more informative around why he feels like reducing a fully qualified, dignified candidate to 'the same or no better' than one that openly ran as a fascist. I'd love your take on this.
I agree 100%. I couldn’t even watch the interview after that. I was not a huge Kamala fan but the fact that he tried to put Trump on an equal par with Kamala needed to be addressed. It sounded to me like the only reason they are not Maga now is because they were picked up by ice because they live in a border town and are Hispanic and didn’t like being picked up. So they didn’t like it because something personally happened to them. Apparently it was OK with them that other citizens were being picked up and thrown in detention centers? Other than that they still sounded full on Maga. The other folks you’ve had on that left Maga were way more thoughtful and intelligent representatives of folks who have left the cult.
sometimes it does take personal experience to make people see the truth. i know that is true for black people who say how they feel or are treated. For example, I have black friends who say oh I can't drive in that neighborhood, I will get stopped. I was like oh come on I'm sure you're exaggerating but then I was in the car with them, and we got stopped! That never happened to me in the same place.
I was wanting to watch the interview but not anymore. To compare Kamala to Trump??? Really?? Calling her a cat (and I love them) seems another way of trashing her. I’d rather be a cool cat than a dumb ass.
Can someone else swear in the new Rep-elect Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva (Ariz.)? Thanks
Additionally, how can she not be sworn in? Isn't that somehow against the law?
Ikr? If he is refusing to do the job, one would think someone else could do it.
Absolutely 💯 🤬
Think about Merrick Garland. They just refused.
Yeah, and the Dems should’ve had a huge fit about it. We might not be in this mess if they wouldn’t have just let that pass and Merrick Garland ended up being a no-nothing don’t rock the boat official- not even worth fighting for after all
And is this something that will happen after 2026 election and prevent any hope of a blue wave? This is really very frightening that an elected official can be prevented from being seated. I mean, what if the stakes are not just the Epstein files but impeachment of the President, the VP and all the others?
If constituents are not represented, can they stop paying federal taxes? No taxation without representation, right? Isn’t that the reason for the Boston Tea Party and the revolution in the first place?
Really good question
Additionally, how long can they drag this out?
Only until they’re back in session
Nope unfortunately
Thanks.... disappointed but I will continue to push back and fight for our country and democracy✌🏼✊🏼
I would
Like to know the same thing !!!!
Thanks Adam! I think they're getting worried about the 18th. I hope it's huge!
I am trying to remember what Adam said about Trump and MAGA thriving on chaos, on disorder, on fear and pessimism. They know we find it exhausting just to keep up. So I am trying to fight my own desire to tune out, and hope others remember too. They want us to give up. I'm not good walking or standing for lengths of time anymore, but I hope to go out October 18 with my handwritten sign:
Not With My Consent / Not Through Me / Not on My Goddamn Watch
I wish others well.
In Holland Michigan some of the older folk ride by the protestors with encouraging signs. I love the ones sitting on their walkers, holding signs.
I find it exhausting to put up with what they throw at me just about every day too.
My wife & I will be marching
Why can so many in this administration break the law with no consequences?
If the Dems win the House and Senate 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻, can they impeach Supreme Court justices or add to the court? Thank you for your work!
Hi Adam
What happens if there is a ruling by a judge that Trump can't send troops into a city like Chicago and he sends them anyway, ignoring the ruling? What's the next step?
Another question: Do you think Trump is really calling the shots or is it Steve Miller and Russ Vought?
Thank you for being a voice of calm and reason when all around us is lunacy.
They found their almost ideal puppet in idiot boy.
Sorry - I meant to add for the first question - would he really invoke the Insurrection Act? Does he really have the gall after Jan 6?!!
Oh, I assure you - he has the gall. Mindblowing - I feel like we slid into an alternate plane of existence as of 1/20.
He has a goal to do anything don’t ever underestimate him!!! And besides, I don’t think he even gets it that he refused to use the insurrection act when his people were trying to take over the capital!!!
He’s a clueless, dumb shit!!!
Oh - his folks were just on a leisurely tour 🙄
I was curious to learn if you are generating all your material yourself or have you developed a team to assist? I can't tell you how impressed I am with the quality of information you share.
Mostly me! My YouTube videos get help with production after i record them. Thanks!
How can we stop ICE from the dehumanizing & cruel behavior, especially with children? It’s breaking my heart.
Me too, Lisa!
Me, too. I have written my MAGA rep and said those actions are child abuse
Well come on. They’re apparently okay with sexually assaulting children. You think a little roughing up is going to bother them?
Hi Adam! Just wondering if you have stayed
in contact with any of your Republican friends from Congress? Have you been in touch with Liz Cheney since you both left office?
Hi Adam......Can the Military arrest the Monster for Treason??? Thank you...
What are the possibilities of legal action against Bondi, Patel, Miller etc after Rump is gone? Either by death or leaving office?
What do we do when martial law/insurrection act is enacted?
I'd like some guidance on this as well. Thanks Adam!
I definitely like the answer to that question. It worries me every day.
Why are Republicans so afraid of Trump? Is it really only because they are concerned about their primary?
I know they like the power of being in Congress but life must be hell as a GOP Congress person right now, who would want to keep that job?
Yes I discovered Jess Piper on Substack a few months ago. I often wondered how these extreme republicans keep their job but Jess opened my eyes to the fact that usually no Dems are running against them and probably in some cases no other Republicans running against them.
Actually I think many of us don't like who we vote for but the Dem seems the least of 2 evils. I have rarely liked who I voted for for president. I asked my dad and uncle who were staunch republicans if they have ever been really enthusiastic about who they voted for for president. I think maybe they said Reagan, not sure if I am remembering correctly.
Schiff gave a great summary re: questions Bondi refused to answer, stating at the end "this is supposed to be an oversight hearing". Please help me understand what are the repercussions she could be subject to (in theory, anyway) and/or what levers exist to compel her (again, at least in theory).
I'd like your evaluation of the "federal agents" terrorizing us Chicago and trying for Portland.
ICE, mostly? CBP too?
They are obviously not trained. They obviously have permission/ encouragement to use excessive and indiscriminate force. I imagine they're ProudBoys and all sorts of other sociopaths.
I am fairly certain there will be a massacre soon, because Trump, Vance, Hegseth, Miller, Bondi are hate- and rage-filled mediocrities. Your take?
Right? Seems like ICE is scooping up all these folks who couldn't get hired in legit LEO roles due to failing psych tests or perhaps were discharged from service on disciplinary issues. Or maybe (like Putin fills his military) they're pulling violent criminals from prisons and throwing them in the streets. I put nothing past this insecure and evil administration.
Yeah, Bondi basically said FU to Schiff with her deflecting.
Bondi basically said FU to all the Dem senators. and no Repub stepped up to call out her personal attacks.
But they sure were loud in support of her "behavior." Is there anyone willing to muzzle Lindsay "The Liar" Graham??
💯
Do you think the No Kings protest is actually going to have any effect being that mainstream media does not cover any of this stuff anymore?
I thought the first one got good coverage. The Washington Post is my local paper though. It could be different elsewhere
My paper here on Cape Cod covered the No Kings Day in June.
Hey Adam, thanks for the great content. I watched nearly every minute of the George and Esmeralda Doilez harassment, and some of your interview with them. They are doing hard work in coming out against a cult, and I applaud their strength. Though I feel I need to call you to task a bit. When George threw out that Trump was 'no worse' than "cat Kamala", you chuckled, and missed an opportunity to push him on that sleight. I feel that kind of off hand comment helps normalize Trump and further close open conversations to others. Why didn't you ask George to say more about that comment? Is it really ok to equalize Trump's violent, racist and bully campaign v Kamala's at the least decent and respectful? You may not agree with her, but calling Trump equal to her is like Trump saying there's good people on both sides. All this is aside the fact that name calling does not help bring people together. There's more learning here that we are missing. Does he indeed think they are of equal character? Or does he feel gaslighted and sleighted himself? (I'm thinking the latter) I don't expect George and Esmeralda to be perfect communicators - they are citizens. Rather my guess is there's something more informative around why he feels like reducing a fully qualified, dignified candidate to 'the same or no better' than one that openly ran as a fascist. I'd love your take on this.
I agree 100%. I couldn’t even watch the interview after that. I was not a huge Kamala fan but the fact that he tried to put Trump on an equal par with Kamala needed to be addressed. It sounded to me like the only reason they are not Maga now is because they were picked up by ice because they live in a border town and are Hispanic and didn’t like being picked up. So they didn’t like it because something personally happened to them. Apparently it was OK with them that other citizens were being picked up and thrown in detention centers? Other than that they still sounded full on Maga. The other folks you’ve had on that left Maga were way more thoughtful and intelligent representatives of folks who have left the cult.
sometimes it does take personal experience to make people see the truth. i know that is true for black people who say how they feel or are treated. For example, I have black friends who say oh I can't drive in that neighborhood, I will get stopped. I was like oh come on I'm sure you're exaggerating but then I was in the car with them, and we got stopped! That never happened to me in the same place.
I was wanting to watch the interview but not anymore. To compare Kamala to Trump??? Really?? Calling her a cat (and I love them) seems another way of trashing her. I’d rather be a cool cat than a dumb ass.
what is the next step for Adelita Grijalva's appointment by Mike Johnson?