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Mike Hammer's avatar

Adam, let me say this. You are becoming very popular on Substack and I’m seeing more posts, columns, threads from users talking about you to join in the conversation, the fight. It’s quite heartening to see this and I just thought you needed to know how awesome you are.

Adam Kinzinger's avatar

awesome thanks for sharing!!

John/ Bring It On 🤠🌵🪖's avatar

Assuming the Tyrant Party loses the next election in 4 years, does anybody believe that they will give it up without a violent fight? Unfortunately violence is coming in our future. In the mean time I DON'T LIKE SAYING THIS but to get to that point we need to see Massive Protest, Economic Decline, Rising Inflation, Bear Market In Stocks, Declining Standard Of Living and International Uncertainty. It's going to take much sacrifice but not as much as our wounded and dead brave combat soldiers. We need to prepare ourselves for this. If your in the stock market be cautious.

ALL IN THE NAME OF FREEDOM!!!!

Diane1's avatar

I'm going tomorrow - at Tesla

John/ Bring It On 🤠🌵🪖's avatar

Thanks for doing the heavy lifting!

Sylvia Arrowood's avatar

I'm going to the one in Buffalo

John/ Bring It On 🤠🌵🪖's avatar

Thanks for doing the heavy lifting!

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John/ Bring It On 🤠🌵🪖's avatar

They really need to start having the protest on the weekends for obvious reasons. Hang in there the resistance has just begun!!!

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John/ Bring It On 🤠🌵🪖's avatar

Thanks for doing the heavy lifting!

Paul Olmsted's avatar

It’s probably going to happen to us regardless of our protests. I agree however, that a sacrifice

is going to be necessary to end MAGA - but will it be sufficient? ? ?

I’ve said it before in these comments

( partly in jest - partly in desperation)

I’m saving my Topps baseball cards as a hedge

against the current administration ‘s handling of the economy. Tariff wars , an assault on the middle class, mass federal workers fired ,

unsound loosening of banking restrictions,

retaliation of foreign markets because of

NATO policies- all add up to big trouble.

Sylvia Arrowood's avatar

I have money in the stock market. I have told my financial planner to buy gold and silver.

Marilyn D's avatar

I agree, and am thankful for your words and encouragement. I have alienated most of my friends, even though they think and agree with the WRONGNESS of this coup. They say you have to stay in love & peace & not go down the rabbit hole....it's just that I wonder, how did that work in Poland, in Germany, etc., etc. The Dems are late to react, and wish they were not, apparently, afraid to really oppose these maurders. The sooner you take action against a threat, the sooner you can stop it. I know that simplifies things, but the thought this grows is TERRIFYING.

Sylvia Arrowood's avatar

I am in the fight with you. I have lost a number of 'friends' who voted for Trump. Nope. Not happening here in America. I have seen first hand what Hitler did and what communism does to people. Nope. Not having it here.

Marilyn D's avatar

Thank you. I only recently have started posting onFB, reponding as evenly as I can, where most of my friends are family and hometown folks, who mostly believe fox "news" and quietly quote f_ cker carlson etc as words from the mount. I just couldn't hold my voice back any longer. May soon be "alone", but willing to chance it.

SPW's avatar

There is nothing worse than hanging with toxic people but there are plenty of new folks just like you waiting to meet another like minded person. You wouldn’t be the first to have to separate from family members of the cult.

Sylvia Arrowood's avatar

Fortunately my family (including my Canadian family and friends) are on the same page with me. It is not unfortunate to cut ties with people who believe lies, hate and ridicule. This is a time to stand up for our democracy and Constitution and the future of this country for our children and grandchildren.

Cats 🐈🐈‍⬛'s avatar

Marilyn, you are not alone within this group. We can never replace family and long-time friends, but we are all here for the same reason and I, for one, have no intention of backing down. I recently responded to a former friend of 52 years that Democrats are responsible for all the bad (his words) in the world. I said a whole lot more, too. I was appalled by what he said and promptly terminated my Facebook account as communicating with him was the only reason I had left it open. Their lack of fact checking was the final nail in the coffin. You will be okay. Surround yourself with what makes you happy. In spite of the chaos, we have to continue living our lives as our days are numbered, no matter how many of them are left. Now, I really need to take my own advice!

Marilyn D's avatar

SRN, thank you sincerely for your thoughtful and caring reply. I am deeply touched, and whoever, wherever you are, you are "my people". I am amazed at what they believe, but all this has made me stronger and I thank you for reaching out, and will endeavor to heed your wise advise during this struggle.!

Cats 🐈🐈‍⬛'s avatar

I am surrounded by the love of my husband, 4 cats, streaming tv and great neighbors. I am so thankful for our library, here in Austin, TX, and have been reading more books than ever. I read a lot of Substack articles and go to the gym 3-4 days a week and listen to the #SistersInLaw podcast as well as Meidas Touch, Kimberly Atkins Stohr’s Justice By Design and Assembly Required with Stacey Abrams as I walk away my blues on a treadmill. It’s a lot but I have lots of variety. Plus I am a huge fan of Queen and I listen to their music as much as I can. I try to fill my time so I don’t go “there.” Not always successful, but I give it my best shot.

Sylvia Arrowood's avatar

I was kicked off Facebook. Thinking about joining again with a different account.

Marilyn D's avatar

Good luck. I got kicked off Instagram & they did it again with new acct..they went by ip address. And this was before I was really frustrated!!

SPW's avatar

Use a VPN. See if that won’t help.

JimNY's avatar

I cannot agree with you more, Mike. This kind of information and counter-"DC nonsense" is exactly what more of our fellow citizens need to hear and read.

Pam's avatar

I like the way you called him former president trump!

Joelle Greig's avatar

I saw that.. LOL Personally, he was never legitimately elected either time. Both were rigged. He's more the Golfer-in-Chief.

Candace Bartsch's avatar

Ditto. I picked up on the use of former. As the daughter of a deceased WWII vet, married to a Navy vet, and the proud Mama of vet who served in Iraq, I find Rump reprehensible and someone who only cares about transactional deeds. I pray daily for our military. They are the only force between Rump and us

Richard Breining's avatar

Sadly, in this administration, I think that there is a very real possibility that trump, with hegseth's assistance, will turn the military on the American People. He tried to do that in his first administration but the 'guardrails' prevented him from succeeding. This time around there are (I hate to say) no guardrails.

It's Come To This's avatar

You know it's coming one way or another. Trump wants the bloodshed, just as he did on January 6. This is not being emphasized enough. How can we prepare, what can we do?

Richard Breining's avatar

I hope (and believe) that our servicemembers, and law enforcement, will refuse to attack civilians that are peacefully protesting, regardless of the possible consequences. That being said, my personal plan is to position myself in the center (and not the outer edges) of the protesters. Hopefully this will reduce my exposure should anything bad happen. While I plan to celebrate my 100th birthday, at 72 years old I am ready for anything!

Lourine C's avatar

Just love this spunk Richard! May your/our tribe increase says one 77 yr old

VickijH78's avatar

Adam, what happened to your survey? I want to fill it out and was not able to do so.

Adam Kinzinger's avatar

Evidently theres an issue.... Ill see what happened!

JimNY's avatar

I had the same problem with the survey.

Joelle Greig's avatar

Okay, so it isn't just me. I tried to do the same and no go.

lotsacatsndogs's avatar

Me too, a blank page with SUBMIT (!) at the bottom.

Jean Smith's avatar

That's what I came look for lol

Sally D.'s avatar

I think the glitch is fixed. I was able to complete the survey.

Joan Bailey's avatar

Now I have the emailed survey but when I click submit nothing happens. It’s not submitted. It’s still glitching?

Joan Bailey's avatar

What survey? I’m a paid subscriber but didn’t get a survey. Did it only go to a select few?

Diane1's avatar

it came in an email today.

Diane1's avatar

same here. I responded to the email about the survey to let them know. Hopefully it's not a 'no reply' email and they get it.

OV's avatar

Yeah, looks like a glitch.

Camille Wilson's avatar

Big step by big step, the United States is becoming an authoritarian regime. 😭😭😭

Kristi Spencer's avatar

Thank you for speaking on this. Shout it from the rooftops. I am very concerned about this, and for my son in the military who is doing it for the right reasons but may be ordered to do the wrong things.

I listened to your talk with Charlie Sykes. I am glad you were a Mr Smith. It was the right thing to do. As a registered Independent, I would not have known about you or that you were different than all the Trump Republicans , and certainly would not be following you and be a paid subscriber now if you had not been. You were correct about your access/reach now. I have access to you and your perspectives through Substack that I would not if you were still in Congress.

Thank you and keep speaking out!

Debra Garries's avatar

I have been sharing a post with a hotline for military asked to do anything unconstitutional or illegal. Is that helpful? The number is 1-877-447-4487. GI Rights hotline.

Kristi Spencer's avatar

Thank you! I will make sure he has it. He has a pocket sized copy of the constitution —- maybe he writes this inside the cover.

ELIZABETH's avatar

1969...the national guard opened fire on a college campus killing a few students. THIS was my first thought. Are our protests going to become dangerous? Yes, I'm old.

Joan Bailey's avatar

Elizabeth, I remember that too. (I’m old too). The orange man-baby flirted with calling out troops during the aftermath of George Floyd marches. He was held back by saner heads in his cabinet and administration. There are no longer saner heads around him. Only those who drank the look aid and will likely do anything he commands. I truly believe he is anticipating civil unrest when he can declare martial law and clamp down on those who oppose him. Sound like Russia anyone?

Diane1's avatar

trump remembers too- and sided with Nixon. His friend Stone has a huge Nixon tattoo, with those victory fingers, on his back.

Melissa Burn's avatar

They need hats that say: MALR (Make America Like Russia)

Diane1's avatar

they may- but we can't do nothing.

"Tin soldiers and Nixon's (trump is) coming. How can you run when you know?"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l1PrUU2S_iw

John/ Bring It On 🤠🌵🪖's avatar

I'm a Vietnam Vet and if he does that his reign will end a lot faster then he thinks. Bring it on!!!

Friedrike Merck's avatar

I’m not a Vet but I know it in my bones. Time to get serious before it’s too late.

Melissa Burn's avatar

Yes, I remember Kent State. (I'm not old but my body disagrees) And to think, at that time, we all watched Walter Cronkite on the news. Now everybody gets their news in some other place, we're in reality silos, and who knows what the National Guard will be told. I don't blame naive viewers as much as I blame the lying broadcasters and influencers. Even if the protest is peaceful, some Q-anon dipshit can still show up and spray the crowd.

Debra Garries's avatar

I have been sharing a post with a hotline for military asked to do anything unconstitutional or illegal. Is that helpful? The number is 1-877-447-4487. GI Rights hotline.

Stephanie Coulthard's avatar

Thank you, Adam. I'm a pretty die-hard leftie myself, but I have so much respect for you, Liz Cheney and others working behind the scenes, and your willingness to call out the BS. Please keep it up, and know that even we Dems would back you over the Tang Turdopottamus any day of the week...

Brian Longo's avatar

"Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has openly questioned whether Brown was promoted 'because of his skin color.'"

Oh that's rich coming from a DUI hire that was nominated purely due to his skin color and affinity for promoting christian nationalism.

As a favorite Facebook and Threads user I follow (and retired Master Chief with extensive experience in intelligence and the theater of war) likes to say: "no more self-awareness than a dog licking its own asshole in public".

Melissa Burn's avatar

I saw a meme the other day saying, "The only fully qualified person Trump ever hired was Stormy Daniels"

Tai's avatar

It is all very frightening. Until American voters wake up from this slumber, we will not recognize our country in short order.

M. Layfield's avatar

I’ve been hungry for words like these, Adam. At 73, I’m old enough to remember those who served. My uncle, father and brother, all retired from the United States Navy, and then served in the Fleet Reserves. I recall the day my father received a letter telling him to prepare to return, The Bay of Pigs, was underway. I recall the stories of my brothers secret missions into Laos and Cambodia. My uncle, flying troops into WWII, Korea, and then Vietnam. There are multiple Purple Hearts, a Silver Star, and at least one Commendation medal in this band of brothers.

My folks are buried at Fort Logan, Colorado. That white cross is forever emblazoned across my soul. How we have allowed a simple, wimp of a man to be elected, not once, but twice, literally leaves me aghast.

I thank you for your service, both in the military and out. I thank all veterans, and should one patriot read this that does not value what we are fighting for, may they realize that we would have stood by them. As a matter-of-fact, we still do. We never leave a brother or sister behind.

Debra Garries's avatar

I have been sharing a post with a hotline for military asked to do anything unconstitutional or illegal. Is that helpful? The number is 1-877-447-4487. GI Rights hotline.

Cindy Marshall's avatar

Thank you for sharing this posting!

lotsacatsndogs's avatar

I don't understand the blindness and willful stupidity of Republicans, especially senators, like my supposedly "smart" senator John Cornyn (Cruz I have no illusions about). I mean, I'm a lifelong Democrat who would happily put a "I AM TURNING RED FOR ADAM KINZINGER" sign in my suburban Dallas yard. Aren't there others around?? Do they WANT the word of the United States globally to be utterly and irretrievably worthless? Do they WANT a country ruled by foreign oligarchs like Musk (who would be nowhere near as rich without cushy government contracts--that HE expects to be honored even as he tears up those others have already entered into)? Do they think that foreign terrorism is a thing of the past? How many people, former allies, have we hurt, those who would come to OUR defense? Or are they just planning to nuke everyone and be done with it?

And I know we're supposed to be DOING SOMETHING, but all my reps are worthless and I'm a geezerette with a full-time job who is scared to death. WHAT CAN I DO? (I'm also fully aware that Trump is itching to declare martial law if too many people march or protest etc.) I have the 5calls app, but nothing is having any effect that I can see.

Thanks for all YOU do!

MARYANNE C's avatar

Still hoping for the chance to say "I AM TURNING PURPLE FOR ADAM KINZINGER". I think this may be our last and best shot at a split ticket or new Centrist party.

CE's avatar

Your reps are worthless because they think they don’t need to act in order to keep their jobs. Call or email them often, and tell them what you want. Get your friends to do the same. They need to remember that they have a job because their constituents hired them…and they can be easily got rid of in 2026.

Cindy Marshall's avatar

If you're prone to praying, many of say a quick one at 3pmEST for Adam, his family, democracy and our sanity! This has empowered us when we feel so helpless! 🙏🏻

Lourine C's avatar

Amen Cindy! And here's another idea for prayer - the confirmation hearing of Lt General Caine for his Joint Chiefs nomination hearing whenever that gets scheduled. His loyalty to Trump could be tested there if asked if he really wore a MAGA hat, and really told Trump when they met 6 or so years ago that he 'loved him' & 'supported him.' I have read that none of this is true (implying he is not a loyalist). But would he have the courage if asked under oath to deny what Trump has said about him? Am praying in some of our 3pm prayers that he will have courage to call Trump out if this is indeed fanciful Trump nonsense - and would become a true thorn in the side of Trump/Hegseth & protect our military from unlawful actions.

Cindy Marshall's avatar

Thanks Lourine for this heads up!!

John/ Bring It On 🤠🌵🪖's avatar

WHAT CAN I DO? Skip 3 since it's not working for you and as far as 1 is concerned let him declare "Martial Law" his reign will end sooner then he thinks.

1. Protest ---------------- https://bsky.app/profile/50501movement.bsky.social - --------------------------- https://events.pol-rev.com/

2. Boycott --------------- https://www.goodsuniteus.com/ also companies that CEO's & Exec. Officers who attended Inauguration: Tesla, X/Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Amazon/Amazon Prime, Whole Foods ,Zappos, Apple Computer/Apple TV, TikTok, Google, Fitbit and Nest

3. Call/E-mail/Message -------------- all Senators & Congressman tell them how you feel about these important issues.

4. Donate ---------------- If you can afford it donate to the organizations that are doing the legal fights. https://democracyforward.org/ - https://www.citizen.org/ - https://www.citizensforethics.org/ - https://www.aclu.org/ These groups are suing the Trump administration virtually every day. Credit to Jan.

5. Join -------------------- https://www.country1st.com/ - https://indivisible.org/ - https://www.commoncause.org/ - For Veterans, https://www.taskforcebutler.org and https://commondefense.us/

6. I hope we never have to get to this option because it's the worst option of all, which I won't mention here. "Freedom Isn't Free" Vietnam Veteran

Diane1's avatar

martial law: "tin soldiers and Nixon's (trump is) coming. Where finally on our own."

Giddle's avatar

Some are saying Democrats shouldn't attend Donald Trump's State of the Union.

I disagree.

They should attend. And the minute he starts speaking, start getting up, one-by-one, and solemnly leave the chamber.

It will be all anyone talks about the next day. And will drive Donald crazy.

Sylvia Arrowood's avatar

I am in the fight. I went to one rally and I will attend the March 4th rally. I have joined Country First. I also received an application to become an election worker and an inspector. Filled out both applications and sent them in. Heck yes! I am willing to fight for this country and Canada and Ukraine. I became a US citizen in 2017 and swore to protect democracy and the Constitution.

James Rodell's avatar

Thank you, Mrs. Arrowood, for having the courage to become an election worker and inspector.

Lourine C's avatar

We need an army of Sylvia's. Thank you

Sylvia Arrowood's avatar

Now that made me laugh. And my kids would not be happy with that statement. I can see them all slapping their heads, going, oh boy. Don't encourage our mother.

But believe me, I am doing this for my Canadian and American family and friends and for my late veteran husband. I have motivation.

Marty Smith's avatar

General Dan Caine may be a good guy. But... I had esteem for more than a handful of GOP Congressional and Senate members. Every one of them did what I thought was unimaginable, quickly fell in line with trump and still do/will.

Lourine C's avatar

There's the rub isn't it? Will he as a 'good guy' show courage to take hard rights vs easy wrongs as so many in Congress have not? May he be the exception to the current rule.

Mari Wilson's avatar

I pray you know something positive is happening behind the scenes. A very important and necessary happening.

We're only six weeks into this madness. This man is Putin's puppet. He is selling out our country to a dictator. A monster. A notoriously evil criminal.

And those who can actually do something are just watching it happen? M'k.

Janine's avatar

Man did you just read my mind

And G's avatar

Unfortunatly I’m sure a lot is being done behind the scenes and none of it is good for democracy🤬