You certainly have described trump. I wish we had capable people in the WH and in our government. I feel like everyday is a new chapter in a horror book. When will the book end?
Thanks for the audio. Who knows what this orange clown is going to do.
Last night, the 9th circuit of appeals sided with Trump with his takeover of Californias National Guard. I don’t understand how they think that’s legal. Now that sets a precedent for the rest of the country and especially during elections. Gov. Gavin Newsom said he’s going to continue fighting.
What can we do now? We need more peaceful protests but larger ones with maybe a general strike. We’re sliding closer to autocracy.
I agree with a National Strike. We should pull that card before we have the National Guard in every city. Why have they not started impeachment proceedings?
We can’t impeach him because we don’t control the house or Senate. As much as I’d love to see that as well. But we need to impeach the whole administration.
Agreed, all of them. Can’t we put them on a plane to any fascist country of their choice? Then they will realize how important democratic institutions and freedom is.
How do we take back control of the House and Senate?
Sal, totally agree now is the time to ramp it up! Arrests of Senator Padilla and Comptroller of NYC with no shown warrant or due process is a HUGE DEFIANCE OF THE CONSTITUTION AND RULE OF LAW! Furthermore, Trump says he will continue to go after officials in Blue cities and states. Those are Gestapo tactics and means anyone can be arrested without cause or due process. NOW IS THE TIME TO SHOVE BACK HARD! LAWLESSNESS NEEDS TO BE MET WITH OVERWHELMING PEOPLE POWER THAT WE WILL NOT STAND FOR THIS BULL SHIT1
Last time I spoke to @strike2saveamerica on instagram, he said they were in talks with unions across America and it was in the works but I haven’t heard anything. I’m going to send him a message and find out what’s going on. Follow him, he posts a lot of stuff.
I spoke to @strike2saveamerica just now on IG and he said soon…and to let others know it’s going to take a little sacrifice so to be prepared. It’s being handled with the big organizations that coordinate the protests and with unions across the country. Follow him on IG, he posts a lot of stuff happening throughout the day.
Bob, NJ Rep. McIver was the only one indicted. The NJ Mayor was arrested and let go. Neither Senator Padilla or Comptroller Lander were arrested, albeit both were detained. I get your point, though, and agree we the people need to push hard!
Sorry for the detention vs arrest mistake. But, you do get my point. Detention is a preliminary step to arrest. In a dictatorial system. charges are fabricated, which lead to arrest and trial, and of course conviction in a corrupt state. Read Navalny's Memoir, Patriot. He was a lawyer and explains with many examples, including his own, how the judiciary becomes the ultimate enforcer of the dictator's will. Anything and everything becomes politicized, which is precisely what Trump, Vance, et. al are doing here. Ultimately truth doesn't matter, only power
This is very concerning. I’m for law and order. I believe in the U.S. Constitution. Unfortunately, our President and those who work under him do not. We have been lied to.
I recall the President of the U.S. encouraging a revolution. I also noticed the gallows staged in front of the White House on January 6th. It was quite violent, and police officers amongst others were killed. This was not what America stands for.
Instead of violence, we have millions of people peacefully protesting in cities across America. Everyday citizens. Law abiding mothers and fathers of all nationalities. Hard working citizens with families. Because of us, America has been great for longer than I’ve lived.
They had hundreds of weaponized people.
It’s a sad occasion when the voices of peaceful upstanding citizens are being ignored. We are the people who hold the United States together.
I don’t believe those in the White House are listening.
Last Saturday was a major step for reason.this peaceful protest is the answer. I worry that democrats will be tempted to overreach. We’re fighting for our democracy not parties. Good men must be found on both sides. I was very impressed with Representative Scouzzi of New York. God bless America 🇺🇸
You can't throw rocks, block freeways and torch Waymos and expect a judge to feel sorry for you. The judge basically said this is not a universal decision. Why the Marines are there is a another question? Trumps the guy who is hiding in his underground bunker telling the troops to attack! COWARD!!!
And the Republicans are set to have hearings about Joe Biden’s mental and emotional state WASTING taxpayer dollars to make sure that Trump’s mental illness is never talked about
Somebody needs to stop it
They waste through taxpayer dollars like crazy because they are not sound sane people
Adam I am a paid subscriber. A proud supporter since the beginning and share your content every chance I get. Do you think you are decreasing the amount of people that need to hear your message by making it for paid subscribers only? Also, I heard that you have been in contact with Lev Parnas. I suggested that a couple of months ago to you and I am so thrilled to hear that you will be talking. His story needs to get out there to more of you on Substack. Thanks for all that you do 🇺🇸❤️🇺🇸
Adam, that is so great. We need to get more people off the couch and into the streets. I said it years ago and I repeat it now. There is NOTHING this guy won't do to stay in power. According former Defense Secretary, Mark Esper, on May 2, 2022 Trump asked authorities if Lafayette Park protestors could be shot in the legs as he was walking across the street with Chairman Milley to the Episcopal Cathedral.
I had to answer you Bob, because of Esper. When D-MI Sen Elissa Slotkin(love her. Ex-CIA who worked along military her whole career) asked that Pete Hegseth the other day at a hearing with him on Capitol Hill (where he was excoriated by everyone who got their hands on him) if the President directed him to do the same to protesters like his predecessor, Esper who wrote in his book how he refused, Hegseth said " I wouldn't believe anything written in a book except for the bible" that's all she needed to hear. Her reply was "OMG.Esper had more guts and balls than you" BOOM 💣.
I don't know if any of you ever watched the TV show "Homeland" , but if you did, she reminded me of the character CIA analyst Carrie Mathison. The father of one of the late writers of the show was CIA, they went to Wash, DC every year to "Spy Camp" and meet secretly with CIA and others to find out what they felt would be hot spots or dangers they were worried about,in the world and looking back on the show it was so prescient, but one thing I loved was watching her character or her boss "Saul Berenson" interrogate people. I know this is real life and not a TV drama, but I can see it's an art. I don't mean torture and waterboarding, (obviously it depends on who or the situation) , but when you're trying to get answers...Speaking with them, getting them comfy, being understanding, agreeing about things, setting the table...then going in for the fucking kill. If you can watch the video of her, I thought it was a thing of beauty. I watched all the videos yesterday. Like M&Ms I couldn't stop at one. For all his bluster of "lethality" he's a coward. How he didn't hook himself up to a 🍸infusion when he got home....it was brutal. I would have been crying for my Mommy. No surprise to hear he was not included in anything about Iran with Donnie-Two-Weeks. He is a vile, arrogant, racist. and that's right up Donnie's alley, but he's an embarrassment to our country and military and veterans. And very vulnerable to blackmail. Be an Adam Kinzinger. That's a patriot. Not this smirking Fox-weekend anchor Ken doll playing with people's lives.
Kimberlie I am a paid subscriber and supporter too, but sometimes when they open it to everyone a lot of spam and agitators come in. I've seen it , so I understand why. I love Lev and am a paid subscriber too. My personal feeling (only my own) is there should be a perk for being paid. And it's more private. But that's up to Adam. Did you see Lev's documentary by Rachel Maddow on MSNBC? It was great.
I enjoyed the documentary on Lev Parnas. It was touching when he met with Hunter Biden at the end and was very apologetic for his role in all be BS around pursuing made-up dirt on Hunter.
Yes, so well done. I follow Michael Cohen too. They have been on the inside. I understand how money and power corrupts, but they paid their dues. They testified, the went to jail, and have been ringing the alarm about him for for years 🚨They could have stayed quiet after but they didn't. I'm sure now they are afraid too, but they continue to speak up and I respect that. I believe in redemption for those who are willing to change, and they have. Lev's son Aaron went to law school at 18. He's brilliant. A journalist. Great kid. He's here and getting threats on TilkTok. This is the only SM I am on. I used to think Substack was a "safe place" but it's not. There are spammers and trolls and haters. That's my only issue about keeping certain things private. I think Lev said he was going to see about having Hunter in a private chat. Yes, when he cried and apologized to him. I think that takes guts! It was a terrific film. Watched it twice.
Robin, they are all the same, as is MAGA Congress. They’ve sold their souls for power and to be the closest to Trump, and he is already throwing them under the bus one by one just like he did with the competent ones in his first administration. I never thought I would see this level of corruption in my lifetime, but Trump is going for absolute power, abetted by the Supreme Court. Absolute power corrupts absolutely, so it is up to us to get him and his minions out as soon as possible while we can. Otherwise we have Putin’s Russia and if you don’t know what that’s like read Navalny’s memoir, Patriot, much of which was written in prison before Putin finished him off because the resistance he created was just too powerful. And yes, there is a perk for being a paid subscriber,the videos.
This is what we’re dealing with which you have been articulating
Yesterday Karoline ( mouthpiece) the press secretary stated
“ I have a message directly from the president for all of you”
She then proceeded to read his words:
“Based on FACT that there is a substantial chance of negotiations that MAY or MAY NOT take place with Iran in the near future, I will make my decision whether to go within the next two weeks”
She then concluded
“ this is a quote from the president for all of you today”
All the irrational thinking, rambling thoughts and many rants both on line and talking in public has been recognized and talked about. It must always be unraveled.
The stating things as a “FACT” followed by a “MAYBE “ it’s a form of narcissistic communication and emotional abuse.
A search shows:
“Why this is characteristic of narcissistic communication:
Ambiguity and Control:
Narcissists often use vague or non-committal language to maintain control and avoid accountability. By introducing "maybe" after a definite statement, they create uncertainty and leave room for denial or shifting responsibility later. This keeps others off-balance and guessing, as the narcissist can later deny ever stating something as a definitive fact.
Manipulation and Deception:
Narcissistic communication can involve manipulation through ambiguity and deception. The statement "X is a definite fact, maybe..." can be a way to plant doubt or create a situation where the narcissist can later backtrack or change their story without taking responsibility. This type of communication can make the victim feel confused, insecure, and question their own perception of reality.
Need for Power:
Narcissists crave power and control in their interactions. By using this communication style, they exert dominance and keep the other person reliant on them for clarification or confirmation. “
Malignant narcissism and psychopathy are very serious, mental illnesses, and personality disorders .
Obviously, the Republicans that are backing him and think that he sounds normal have had the tendencies all along and now we’re full-blown just like him .
These type of personalities compromise anyone emotionally that attaches to them and get sucked into their orbit .
All Americans all of us have been nothing but narcissistically and psychopathically ABUSED .
Adam, what you do is keep everybody with the truth, solid good information perspective, keeping everybody centered emotionally based in truth and reality
As Dan Rather stated in a recent post, where is Congress in this decision making? - like nowhere. The War Powers Act of 1973 requires the President to consult with Congress in "every possible instance" before committing US forces to potential hostilities and also requires the President to report to Congress within 48 hours of introducing US troops into such situations and limits their deployment to 60 days, or if authorized by Congress to 90 days. I'M WRITING MY CONGRESS PEOPLE AND ASK THIS CONSULTATION IS GOING? Pretty certain it's not going at all
The U.S. started Iran down this disastrous path when in 1953 we intervened and deposed Prime Minister Mohammad Mossadegh, the only DEMOCRATIC government Iran ever had. Iran was moving towards becoming the first democratic state in the Muslim Middle East, but Instead the U.S. unleashed regional uncertainty, radicalism and violence. Instead of addressing Iran's nuclear goals with diplomacy, Trump undermined the region's and America's national security by walking away from Obama's agreement to contain Iran. It is folly to use violence again to try to reshape Iran. A true leader would educate himself/herself of how misguided U.S. foreign policy has led the Middle East to this point today, and choose to NOT intervene.
This was the turning point, and one that very few people know about. We created this monster, and we now lack the skilled, intelligent leadership required to deal with it.
Adam, yep, character is your behavior and deeds when nobody is watching. I am surprised that trump's index finger isn't perpetually "pruny" from sticking it in his mouth and holding it up to see which way the wind blows on every decision. No ideological base and zero moral compass. When the $#!+ hits the fan because of his ineptitude, he will blame someone else despite his claims that "I make the decisions".
You have such great insights and guys. Thank you for your long standing courage to speaking out and laying out the realities of the day. Ac much as I distain war and armed conflict, i understand that at times it is necessary to protect those who are vulnerable and protect democracies. I hate what I have witnessed in GAZA and even though Hamas did a brutal horrid attack against Israel and innocent civilians, I can see no justification for how Netanyahu has attacked and committed genocide in GAZA. Haw he forgotten the Holocaust? War seems to be a human addiction as is power over each other resources and dirt. War is great for the industrial economic complex as profits roll in. War and defense cost a lot and and take a huge part of our National budget, everyone's national budget. I wonder if all that money was used to better the human situation and the world how great that would be, but MEN and I say men because their greed and lust for power is behind nearly every war and conflict also fueled by revenge, ethnic or religious hate or some kind of hate or grievance. Ukraine did not ask for this war. Did Iran ask? Well I guess so. That government and Israel have long been at odds and the leader of both I find war mongers and power addicted withe ideologically or theologically. What a waste as children, women and elders are caught in the cross fire, common folk who farm, run shops and are trying to get by and raise their children. I find it insane. still I see a time for defense, but wonder about the now factor. I support and honor our military (not perfect but great) and support them but not necessarily the decision of a man who was a draft dodger, destained John McCain a war hero and called our soldiers suckers and losers. He uses the military as a prop to aggrandize himself like everything else he uses as a prop like the Bible and our flag. He is an orange stain on our constitution and national identity. He does not represent American values and is a surly character at best who is only in this for his own glory. The only deals he wants are the ones that glorify himself and puff up his puerile ego. May America wake up and take action to right this grievous mistake in judgement that has been made by voting 47 into another 4 years knowing full well who he was and is, a con-man and charlatan selling what ever he can to grift us and enrich himself.
Adam, thank you for this summary of the decisions Trump is not capable of making without losing half of his base supporters. This constant wabbling and waffling shows his lack of leadership.
We do live in a global world, and any pure isolation policy is not feasible. It is not a reality for manufacturing and for operating from a position of strength in the world.
I have family living in Israel. I have family who were recently in that hospital in Beersheva. That is the hospital that was hit by a bomb launched by Iran this week. I certainly don’t have answers but we must always know in war, in conflict people's lives matter. This includes the lives of the Iranians, Israelis, Palestinians, and more.
The US must maintain its global leadership. This will not happen with Donald Trump.
Trump is an expert in one area of his personal life - failure, and is trying like hell to transfer that skill to every man, woman and child in this country. His ability to stall, change his mind, lie, cheat and steal will stall this country's forward progress and allow many other countries to easily overtake us.
I think he desperately wants to be remembered as the greatest, most powerful man in the world that ever lived. Greater than George Washingron and Abraham Lincoln. He wants his face on Mt. Rushmore. He would want his own Trump Memorial like Lincoln. I can see him in marble with his Fight Fight Fight and 👍 Desperate for attention and a Nobel Prize that he will get like Elon's trip to Mars. Meaning NEVERI
I hope he doesn't think he's getting the JFK treatment and Arlington National Cemetery which he has desecrated, or an eternal flame. Considering the puny turnout for his birthday "military" parade that was a bust, that nobody cared about, that Stephen Cheung (I'd like an exposé on him) thinks we will believe there were 250,000 attendees 😂 that so enraged his fragile ego on top of the NO KINGS protest that I think is eating him up alive! 🙏 mentally spiraling down from the mortification, to the point he wants to drop a bomb on Iran to assuage him. There was a bigger turnout of 5000 people at a Bruce Springsteen concert in the 1970s in Central Park I went to. When he goes, maybe they can pay some MAGAs to attend with the promise of a goody bag, MAGA hat and a made-in China Trump watch that spells RUMP like one of his follwers bought that was missing the 'T" LOL. I can see it now. Melania dressed like Alexis Carrington Colby, with the huge black hat and veil to cover her wide smile and 👍 on the 18th hole of Bedminster, next to Ivana's shameful overgrown weed covered grave. Maybe they will finally mow it. My childhood dog got a better send off at the famous Bide-a-Wee Cemetery with a beautiful headstone where Nkxon buried his beloved dog "Checkers". Nope, the only eternal flame Donnie-Two-Weeks is getting is on the long elevator ride down. 🔥👹 Bye Donnie.
Robin....reading your views on trump....just seemed to intensify my feelings that he is is not the strong man he plays on the world stage. In actuality he is nothing but a sad, hollow, frightened little man who must escalate each episode of retaliation for any perceived slight his cowardly ego suffers.
Witness the hoards of terrifying masked . Gestapo -like ICE goons, ..armed to the teeth ...brutally, blatantly with unfettered relish... punishing men, women, children alike...who are made to suffer, while he ( and his non-existent bone spurs) smirk pathetically from a bunker...safe from all the chaos he & his authoritarian enablers have wrought. Cruelty is his Hallmark...
A final thought...in a more normal world, if you were to be pulled over by a police officer for any reason...he/ she would be wearing a distinguishable uniform, wearing a distinctive badge.They would not be dressed in cammo gear, hoods concealing identity. You would KNOW YOUR ACCUSER...
Stopped...removed forcibly ...cuffed...placed in an unmarked car, and swiftly driven away...Who are these people??? What is to become of me???
Ponder a moment....
In trump's authoritarian kingdom.....this could happen to anyone of us!
💯 Lynn. Like all bullies, he is a coward. He is so insecure. His carnival-barking bravado and bluster is just that. He learned at the feet of the WORST! Roy Cohn...and the student has surpassed the teacher. As Roy Cohn learned (like they all do. i.e. Like Michael Cohen and Lev Parnas) when he became sick with AIDS, disbarred and dying, DJT abandoned his "dear friend".(And karma came to Roy Cohn for the unimaginable pain he caused others) He has no friends. Just people who can do something for him. And two words " Jeffrey Epstein". Why anyone thinks that they will be the ones that will be different, just boggles my mind. Look at the trail of discarded and ruined people he has left in his wake. His cruelty, and lack of empathy, self-reflection, humility or humanity are astonishing, and he is only getting worse, and therefore, much more dangerous...like a wounded animal. Anyone who has never learned the words " I'm sorry". "I was wrong" "I made a mistake" "I apologize" and who can't accept responsibility for their actions is morally repugnant to me.I am not religious. I've not always taken the high road, but I was raised with love and values. His MAGA followers are domestic terrorists and religious extremists. Murdering legislators. Threatening our judiciary. Doxxing people. Yes, his Gestapo. The name calling, the bragging "Your favorite President", who speaks like this? His enjoyment in degrading people. Instilling fear. Dividing us instead of uniting us. SCOTUS. I will never forgive them for giving immunity to him. And if not for Elon, the Space Nazi and his money, we could still have a democracy. I did believe things needed to be fixed. This country is far from perfect. I'm the granddaughter of 4 immigrants who came here over 100 years ago for freedom and peace and a chance. They were demonized too. They were willing to work hard, and they did. There are horrible people in this country of every race and color. I'm not naive. I put no one on a pedestal. I love our country. My Dad was a WWII vet. We also have a shameful past that cannot be erased, otherwise how do we educate those who come after us? Life here will never be the same. It is going to take a generation to undo what has been done if we can. I won't be here to see it, but I have young family members and a world that deserves a good future, like I had growing up.
You stated everything beautifully and eloquently. Unfortunately, we don't have to ponder anything. It is here. I am from NYC. A "sanctuary city" that he wants to liberate! 😰 We don't want or need his liberation and I am terrified at the thought of him sending in ICE. I deal with hardworking people everyday. Immigrants. I don't care where they are from. If no one knows about my city or state, the level of corruption that exists is staggering. DJT was one of the most corrupt and powerful people in my city. He employed all immigrants to build his monstrosities here and didn't pay them or stiffed them. I can't begin to tell you my level of hatred for him. We have also had horrible, abusive law enforcement and I've been here for 50 years. I lived through the worst terrorist attack on my city and this country on 9/11. I saw the first plane hit the WTC with my own eyes on my way to my office and 2 hours later I saw them gone. Anyone who wasn't alive then or who can't remember life before does not realize the profound effect that changed our world forever. We had brave cops and firefighters who put their lives on the line for us, the best, but I am also 69,
jaded, weary and exhausted. I can't comprehend how anyone could not heed
the warnings and re-elect this deranged madmen. I cried. Within 5 days of 1-
20-25 we were in a coup.
"When fascism comes to America, it will be wrapped in a flag and carrying a cross" It is here and I am terrified.. 😥 Thank you for your very kind and thoughtful reply. 🙏
As serious as this crisis is (of trump's own making) and as pivotal as you've explained it to be for his coalition, Adam, I think we still have to stay laser-focused on that damn reconciliation bill.
I'm not suggesting this situation was developed to distract us, but IMO, it IS distracting. That bill needs to be slowed the hell down. We The People need to see every dangerous detail long before the vote. If we don't we, and generations that come after us will deeply regret it.
Two weeks. I have been hearing this soundbite displayed and repeated over and over again on the news. There is no magic deliberative process he is going through. There are no vital bits of intelligence they are waiting on.
In the end it will come down to what the last Fox News host he saw said or whether or not he got indigestion from his bucket of chicken at lunch that day.
In the meantime, everyone is talking about - What will HE do? What is HIS thought process? Where is HE getting information? What sort of genius foreign policy insight will HE bring to the situation? Two weeks of everyone waiting on his every utterance and forgetting all the other crap going on. Trump would stretch out any sort of 'decision' for years if he could.
Everyone needs to stop acting like he is a normal person who makes decisions in a meaningful way.
Constance...with the greatest respect...tell that to a Congress with plugs in their ears....and ICE in their hearts.....and a constant loss of morality. Weak and afraid..the lot of them.
IMO.. you can thank the Sub-preme Cult and MC Connell for his treachery.
Alas I know this well. The HERITAGE SOCIETY kidnapped the election and they will be the ones who will see to Demented Dons Padded Cell! I doubt he’s what they expected him to do -fail so quickly. THE DD has no filters Sheets to the wind! You are right SCROTUM and Satans Spawn Mc Connell
Thank you for your crystal clear explanation of what is going on. Your knowledge of foreign policy is very much appreciated.
You certainly have described trump. I wish we had capable people in the WH and in our government. I feel like everyday is a new chapter in a horror book. When will the book end?
Thanks for the audio. Who knows what this orange clown is going to do.
Last night, the 9th circuit of appeals sided with Trump with his takeover of Californias National Guard. I don’t understand how they think that’s legal. Now that sets a precedent for the rest of the country and especially during elections. Gov. Gavin Newsom said he’s going to continue fighting.
What can we do now? We need more peaceful protests but larger ones with maybe a general strike. We’re sliding closer to autocracy.
I agree with a National Strike. We should pull that card before we have the National Guard in every city. Why have they not started impeachment proceedings?
We can’t impeach him because we don’t control the house or Senate. As much as I’d love to see that as well. But we need to impeach the whole administration.
Do not leave Congress & the Supreme Court out of impeachment.
Trust me…anyone responsible for this attack on our country will be brought to justice.
Only if we get back to what we had. What America is.
Agreed, all of them. Can’t we put them on a plane to any fascist country of their choice? Then they will realize how important democratic institutions and freedom is.
How do we take back control of the House and Senate?
I wish we could. We have to hope that there are free and fair elections in the midterms.
But: There is always 2026 looming.
Sal, totally agree now is the time to ramp it up! Arrests of Senator Padilla and Comptroller of NYC with no shown warrant or due process is a HUGE DEFIANCE OF THE CONSTITUTION AND RULE OF LAW! Furthermore, Trump says he will continue to go after officials in Blue cities and states. Those are Gestapo tactics and means anyone can be arrested without cause or due process. NOW IS THE TIME TO SHOVE BACK HARD! LAWLESSNESS NEEDS TO BE MET WITH OVERWHELMING PEOPLE POWER THAT WE WILL NOT STAND FOR THIS BULL SHIT1
Last time I spoke to @strike2saveamerica on instagram, he said they were in talks with unions across America and it was in the works but I haven’t heard anything. I’m going to send him a message and find out what’s going on. Follow him, he posts a lot of stuff.
That’s what we need, tons of people from everywhere. NO KINGS on steroids! My little addition to NO KINGS: NO DICTATORS, NO BULL SHIT.👍🏻
I spoke to @strike2saveamerica just now on IG and he said soon…and to let others know it’s going to take a little sacrifice so to be prepared. It’s being handled with the big organizations that coordinate the protests and with unions across the country. Follow him on IG, he posts a lot of stuff happening throughout the day.
The next big protest is July 17th.
Bob, NJ Rep. McIver was the only one indicted. The NJ Mayor was arrested and let go. Neither Senator Padilla or Comptroller Lander were arrested, albeit both were detained. I get your point, though, and agree we the people need to push hard!
Sorry for the detention vs arrest mistake. But, you do get my point. Detention is a preliminary step to arrest. In a dictatorial system. charges are fabricated, which lead to arrest and trial, and of course conviction in a corrupt state. Read Navalny's Memoir, Patriot. He was a lawyer and explains with many examples, including his own, how the judiciary becomes the ultimate enforcer of the dictator's will. Anything and everything becomes politicized, which is precisely what Trump, Vance, et. al are doing here. Ultimately truth doesn't matter, only power
Agreed. Thanks for the Navalny reference.
This is very concerning. I’m for law and order. I believe in the U.S. Constitution. Unfortunately, our President and those who work under him do not. We have been lied to.
I recall the President of the U.S. encouraging a revolution. I also noticed the gallows staged in front of the White House on January 6th. It was quite violent, and police officers amongst others were killed. This was not what America stands for.
Instead of violence, we have millions of people peacefully protesting in cities across America. Everyday citizens. Law abiding mothers and fathers of all nationalities. Hard working citizens with families. Because of us, America has been great for longer than I’ve lived.
They had hundreds of weaponized people.
It’s a sad occasion when the voices of peaceful upstanding citizens are being ignored. We are the people who hold the United States together.
I don’t believe those in the White House are listening.
Last Saturday was a major step for reason.this peaceful protest is the answer. I worry that democrats will be tempted to overreach. We’re fighting for our democracy not parties. Good men must be found on both sides. I was very impressed with Representative Scouzzi of New York. God bless America 🇺🇸
Apparently the 9th Circuit decision was as all-encompassing or full-throated as Trump is all excited about, an ‘all is not lost’ caveat there.
Yes…it was a bad ruling but all is not lost. I think Gov Gavin Newsom will win this in the end.
You can't throw rocks, block freeways and torch Waymos and expect a judge to feel sorry for you. The judge basically said this is not a universal decision. Why the Marines are there is a another question? Trumps the guy who is hiding in his underground bunker telling the troops to attack! COWARD!!!
He's being called the two week President.
He's also the Too Weak President.
TACO. Let's hope he does that on Iran.
And the Republicans are set to have hearings about Joe Biden’s mental and emotional state WASTING taxpayer dollars to make sure that Trump’s mental illness is never talked about
Somebody needs to stop it
They waste through taxpayer dollars like crazy because they are not sound sane people
Agree except they may be sane but *morally compromised *.
Trump is also a mental midget & likely has a degree of dementia to boot.
Adam I am a paid subscriber. A proud supporter since the beginning and share your content every chance I get. Do you think you are decreasing the amount of people that need to hear your message by making it for paid subscribers only? Also, I heard that you have been in contact with Lev Parnas. I suggested that a couple of months ago to you and I am so thrilled to hear that you will be talking. His story needs to get out there to more of you on Substack. Thanks for all that you do 🇺🇸❤️🇺🇸
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Adam, that is so great. We need to get more people off the couch and into the streets. I said it years ago and I repeat it now. There is NOTHING this guy won't do to stay in power. According former Defense Secretary, Mark Esper, on May 2, 2022 Trump asked authorities if Lafayette Park protestors could be shot in the legs as he was walking across the street with Chairman Milley to the Episcopal Cathedral.
I had to answer you Bob, because of Esper. When D-MI Sen Elissa Slotkin(love her. Ex-CIA who worked along military her whole career) asked that Pete Hegseth the other day at a hearing with him on Capitol Hill (where he was excoriated by everyone who got their hands on him) if the President directed him to do the same to protesters like his predecessor, Esper who wrote in his book how he refused, Hegseth said " I wouldn't believe anything written in a book except for the bible" that's all she needed to hear. Her reply was "OMG.Esper had more guts and balls than you" BOOM 💣.
I don't know if any of you ever watched the TV show "Homeland" , but if you did, she reminded me of the character CIA analyst Carrie Mathison. The father of one of the late writers of the show was CIA, they went to Wash, DC every year to "Spy Camp" and meet secretly with CIA and others to find out what they felt would be hot spots or dangers they were worried about,in the world and looking back on the show it was so prescient, but one thing I loved was watching her character or her boss "Saul Berenson" interrogate people. I know this is real life and not a TV drama, but I can see it's an art. I don't mean torture and waterboarding, (obviously it depends on who or the situation) , but when you're trying to get answers...Speaking with them, getting them comfy, being understanding, agreeing about things, setting the table...then going in for the fucking kill. If you can watch the video of her, I thought it was a thing of beauty. I watched all the videos yesterday. Like M&Ms I couldn't stop at one. For all his bluster of "lethality" he's a coward. How he didn't hook himself up to a 🍸infusion when he got home....it was brutal. I would have been crying for my Mommy. No surprise to hear he was not included in anything about Iran with Donnie-Two-Weeks. He is a vile, arrogant, racist. and that's right up Donnie's alley, but he's an embarrassment to our country and military and veterans. And very vulnerable to blackmail. Be an Adam Kinzinger. That's a patriot. Not this smirking Fox-weekend anchor Ken doll playing with people's lives.
Kimberlie I am a paid subscriber and supporter too, but sometimes when they open it to everyone a lot of spam and agitators come in. I've seen it , so I understand why. I love Lev and am a paid subscriber too. My personal feeling (only my own) is there should be a perk for being paid. And it's more private. But that's up to Adam. Did you see Lev's documentary by Rachel Maddow on MSNBC? It was great.
I enjoyed the documentary on Lev Parnas. It was touching when he met with Hunter Biden at the end and was very apologetic for his role in all be BS around pursuing made-up dirt on Hunter.
Yes, so well done. I follow Michael Cohen too. They have been on the inside. I understand how money and power corrupts, but they paid their dues. They testified, the went to jail, and have been ringing the alarm about him for for years 🚨They could have stayed quiet after but they didn't. I'm sure now they are afraid too, but they continue to speak up and I respect that. I believe in redemption for those who are willing to change, and they have. Lev's son Aaron went to law school at 18. He's brilliant. A journalist. Great kid. He's here and getting threats on TilkTok. This is the only SM I am on. I used to think Substack was a "safe place" but it's not. There are spammers and trolls and haters. That's my only issue about keeping certain things private. I think Lev said he was going to see about having Hunter in a private chat. Yes, when he cried and apologized to him. I think that takes guts! It was a terrific film. Watched it twice.
I also follow Lev Parnas and agree.
Robin, they are all the same, as is MAGA Congress. They’ve sold their souls for power and to be the closest to Trump, and he is already throwing them under the bus one by one just like he did with the competent ones in his first administration. I never thought I would see this level of corruption in my lifetime, but Trump is going for absolute power, abetted by the Supreme Court. Absolute power corrupts absolutely, so it is up to us to get him and his minions out as soon as possible while we can. Otherwise we have Putin’s Russia and if you don’t know what that’s like read Navalny’s memoir, Patriot, much of which was written in prison before Putin finished him off because the resistance he created was just too powerful. And yes, there is a perk for being a paid subscriber,the videos.
This is what we’re dealing with which you have been articulating
Yesterday Karoline ( mouthpiece) the press secretary stated
“ I have a message directly from the president for all of you”
She then proceeded to read his words:
“Based on FACT that there is a substantial chance of negotiations that MAY or MAY NOT take place with Iran in the near future, I will make my decision whether to go within the next two weeks”
She then concluded
“ this is a quote from the president for all of you today”
All the irrational thinking, rambling thoughts and many rants both on line and talking in public has been recognized and talked about. It must always be unraveled.
The stating things as a “FACT” followed by a “MAYBE “ it’s a form of narcissistic communication and emotional abuse.
A search shows:
“Why this is characteristic of narcissistic communication:
Ambiguity and Control:
Narcissists often use vague or non-committal language to maintain control and avoid accountability. By introducing "maybe" after a definite statement, they create uncertainty and leave room for denial or shifting responsibility later. This keeps others off-balance and guessing, as the narcissist can later deny ever stating something as a definitive fact.
Manipulation and Deception:
Narcissistic communication can involve manipulation through ambiguity and deception. The statement "X is a definite fact, maybe..." can be a way to plant doubt or create a situation where the narcissist can later backtrack or change their story without taking responsibility. This type of communication can make the victim feel confused, insecure, and question their own perception of reality.
Need for Power:
Narcissists crave power and control in their interactions. By using this communication style, they exert dominance and keep the other person reliant on them for clarification or confirmation. “
Malignant narcissism and psychopathy are very serious, mental illnesses, and personality disorders .
Obviously, the Republicans that are backing him and think that he sounds normal have had the tendencies all along and now we’re full-blown just like him .
These type of personalities compromise anyone emotionally that attaches to them and get sucked into their orbit .
All Americans all of us have been nothing but narcissistically and psychopathically ABUSED .
Adam, what you do is keep everybody with the truth, solid good information perspective, keeping everybody centered emotionally based in truth and reality
It keeps everybody sane
As Charlie Sykes always says
“ we are not the crazy ones”
As Dan Rather stated in a recent post, where is Congress in this decision making? - like nowhere. The War Powers Act of 1973 requires the President to consult with Congress in "every possible instance" before committing US forces to potential hostilities and also requires the President to report to Congress within 48 hours of introducing US troops into such situations and limits their deployment to 60 days, or if authorized by Congress to 90 days. I'M WRITING MY CONGRESS PEOPLE AND ASK THIS CONSULTATION IS GOING? Pretty certain it's not going at all
That is one of the many reasons I (and Michael Cohen) refer to her as bullshit Barbie.
Well, we shouldn’t resort to name-calling the way Maga does
She is definitely a mouthpiece for him and all the pathological, lying and misinformation
She strives for the perfect performance to get approval from him and other men evidently around her
I don’t like to see women operating at low level
What really disturbs me is the way she over dramatizes her words. Untruths magnified!
Her job is “ mouthpiece “, that’s her job. We shouldn’t pick on her… it’s easy to do..but it’s uncharitable and makes us small
I read that she left her baby at 3 days of age to take up this position with Trump!
— just after his ear got zinged. What maternal dedication eh? 🙄
Anyone ‘believing’ in Trump to this degree is deep into some weird sycophancy.
I believe her father is a Trump supporter
Also, her husband who is 32 years older than her
I pay no attention to Bullshit Barbie.
I call her Bolshevik Barbie. Sometimes name calling is required. She deserves not one ounce of respect, because she gives none.
The U.S. started Iran down this disastrous path when in 1953 we intervened and deposed Prime Minister Mohammad Mossadegh, the only DEMOCRATIC government Iran ever had. Iran was moving towards becoming the first democratic state in the Muslim Middle East, but Instead the U.S. unleashed regional uncertainty, radicalism and violence. Instead of addressing Iran's nuclear goals with diplomacy, Trump undermined the region's and America's national security by walking away from Obama's agreement to contain Iran. It is folly to use violence again to try to reshape Iran. A true leader would educate himself/herself of how misguided U.S. foreign policy has led the Middle East to this point today, and choose to NOT intervene.
This was the turning point, and one that very few people know about. We created this monster, and we now lack the skilled, intelligent leadership required to deal with it.
We are trying to follow the logic in the thinking and talk that goes on amongst malignant, narcissistic, psychopathic people
We need to understand the disorders
Not try to normalize it like it’s normal, which is what corporate media is doing.
Cruz and Tucker was outrageous.
Two crazy people at each other
I can’t believe it even made the news
When they begin fighting against each other it’s time to celebrate!
Adam, yep, character is your behavior and deeds when nobody is watching. I am surprised that trump's index finger isn't perpetually "pruny" from sticking it in his mouth and holding it up to see which way the wind blows on every decision. No ideological base and zero moral compass. When the $#!+ hits the fan because of his ineptitude, he will blame someone else despite his claims that "I make the decisions".
You have such great insights and guys. Thank you for your long standing courage to speaking out and laying out the realities of the day. Ac much as I distain war and armed conflict, i understand that at times it is necessary to protect those who are vulnerable and protect democracies. I hate what I have witnessed in GAZA and even though Hamas did a brutal horrid attack against Israel and innocent civilians, I can see no justification for how Netanyahu has attacked and committed genocide in GAZA. Haw he forgotten the Holocaust? War seems to be a human addiction as is power over each other resources and dirt. War is great for the industrial economic complex as profits roll in. War and defense cost a lot and and take a huge part of our National budget, everyone's national budget. I wonder if all that money was used to better the human situation and the world how great that would be, but MEN and I say men because their greed and lust for power is behind nearly every war and conflict also fueled by revenge, ethnic or religious hate or some kind of hate or grievance. Ukraine did not ask for this war. Did Iran ask? Well I guess so. That government and Israel have long been at odds and the leader of both I find war mongers and power addicted withe ideologically or theologically. What a waste as children, women and elders are caught in the cross fire, common folk who farm, run shops and are trying to get by and raise their children. I find it insane. still I see a time for defense, but wonder about the now factor. I support and honor our military (not perfect but great) and support them but not necessarily the decision of a man who was a draft dodger, destained John McCain a war hero and called our soldiers suckers and losers. He uses the military as a prop to aggrandize himself like everything else he uses as a prop like the Bible and our flag. He is an orange stain on our constitution and national identity. He does not represent American values and is a surly character at best who is only in this for his own glory. The only deals he wants are the ones that glorify himself and puff up his puerile ego. May America wake up and take action to right this grievous mistake in judgement that has been made by voting 47 into another 4 years knowing full well who he was and is, a con-man and charlatan selling what ever he can to grift us and enrich himself.
Adam, thank you for this summary of the decisions Trump is not capable of making without losing half of his base supporters. This constant wabbling and waffling shows his lack of leadership.
We do live in a global world, and any pure isolation policy is not feasible. It is not a reality for manufacturing and for operating from a position of strength in the world.
I have family living in Israel. I have family who were recently in that hospital in Beersheva. That is the hospital that was hit by a bomb launched by Iran this week. I certainly don’t have answers but we must always know in war, in conflict people's lives matter. This includes the lives of the Iranians, Israelis, Palestinians, and more.
The US must maintain its global leadership. This will not happen with Donald Trump.
Trump is an expert in one area of his personal life - failure, and is trying like hell to transfer that skill to every man, woman and child in this country. His ability to stall, change his mind, lie, cheat and steal will stall this country's forward progress and allow many other countries to easily overtake us.
Larry...agree the president in name only ( pino) is the consumate failure in, business ventures ...and life itself in particularly...
However he could give a master class to the world on lying...and GRIFTING.!
What a legacy to leave ...to.be inscribed on your tombstone.
Trump doesn't care if he's remembered as being on the good list or the bad list, just so long as he's at the top of whatever list he is on.
I think he desperately wants to be remembered as the greatest, most powerful man in the world that ever lived. Greater than George Washingron and Abraham Lincoln. He wants his face on Mt. Rushmore. He would want his own Trump Memorial like Lincoln. I can see him in marble with his Fight Fight Fight and 👍 Desperate for attention and a Nobel Prize that he will get like Elon's trip to Mars. Meaning NEVERI
I hope he doesn't think he's getting the JFK treatment and Arlington National Cemetery which he has desecrated, or an eternal flame. Considering the puny turnout for his birthday "military" parade that was a bust, that nobody cared about, that Stephen Cheung (I'd like an exposé on him) thinks we will believe there were 250,000 attendees 😂 that so enraged his fragile ego on top of the NO KINGS protest that I think is eating him up alive! 🙏 mentally spiraling down from the mortification, to the point he wants to drop a bomb on Iran to assuage him. There was a bigger turnout of 5000 people at a Bruce Springsteen concert in the 1970s in Central Park I went to. When he goes, maybe they can pay some MAGAs to attend with the promise of a goody bag, MAGA hat and a made-in China Trump watch that spells RUMP like one of his follwers bought that was missing the 'T" LOL. I can see it now. Melania dressed like Alexis Carrington Colby, with the huge black hat and veil to cover her wide smile and 👍 on the 18th hole of Bedminster, next to Ivana's shameful overgrown weed covered grave. Maybe they will finally mow it. My childhood dog got a better send off at the famous Bide-a-Wee Cemetery with a beautiful headstone where Nkxon buried his beloved dog "Checkers". Nope, the only eternal flame Donnie-Two-Weeks is getting is on the long elevator ride down. 🔥👹 Bye Donnie.
Robin....reading your views on trump....just seemed to intensify my feelings that he is is not the strong man he plays on the world stage. In actuality he is nothing but a sad, hollow, frightened little man who must escalate each episode of retaliation for any perceived slight his cowardly ego suffers.
Witness the hoards of terrifying masked . Gestapo -like ICE goons, ..armed to the teeth ...brutally, blatantly with unfettered relish... punishing men, women, children alike...who are made to suffer, while he ( and his non-existent bone spurs) smirk pathetically from a bunker...safe from all the chaos he & his authoritarian enablers have wrought. Cruelty is his Hallmark...
A final thought...in a more normal world, if you were to be pulled over by a police officer for any reason...he/ she would be wearing a distinguishable uniform, wearing a distinctive badge.They would not be dressed in cammo gear, hoods concealing identity. You would KNOW YOUR ACCUSER...
Stopped...removed forcibly ...cuffed...placed in an unmarked car, and swiftly driven away...Who are these people??? What is to become of me???
Ponder a moment....
In trump's authoritarian kingdom.....this could happen to anyone of us!
💯 Lynn. Like all bullies, he is a coward. He is so insecure. His carnival-barking bravado and bluster is just that. He learned at the feet of the WORST! Roy Cohn...and the student has surpassed the teacher. As Roy Cohn learned (like they all do. i.e. Like Michael Cohen and Lev Parnas) when he became sick with AIDS, disbarred and dying, DJT abandoned his "dear friend".(And karma came to Roy Cohn for the unimaginable pain he caused others) He has no friends. Just people who can do something for him. And two words " Jeffrey Epstein". Why anyone thinks that they will be the ones that will be different, just boggles my mind. Look at the trail of discarded and ruined people he has left in his wake. His cruelty, and lack of empathy, self-reflection, humility or humanity are astonishing, and he is only getting worse, and therefore, much more dangerous...like a wounded animal. Anyone who has never learned the words " I'm sorry". "I was wrong" "I made a mistake" "I apologize" and who can't accept responsibility for their actions is morally repugnant to me.I am not religious. I've not always taken the high road, but I was raised with love and values. His MAGA followers are domestic terrorists and religious extremists. Murdering legislators. Threatening our judiciary. Doxxing people. Yes, his Gestapo. The name calling, the bragging "Your favorite President", who speaks like this? His enjoyment in degrading people. Instilling fear. Dividing us instead of uniting us. SCOTUS. I will never forgive them for giving immunity to him. And if not for Elon, the Space Nazi and his money, we could still have a democracy. I did believe things needed to be fixed. This country is far from perfect. I'm the granddaughter of 4 immigrants who came here over 100 years ago for freedom and peace and a chance. They were demonized too. They were willing to work hard, and they did. There are horrible people in this country of every race and color. I'm not naive. I put no one on a pedestal. I love our country. My Dad was a WWII vet. We also have a shameful past that cannot be erased, otherwise how do we educate those who come after us? Life here will never be the same. It is going to take a generation to undo what has been done if we can. I won't be here to see it, but I have young family members and a world that deserves a good future, like I had growing up.
You stated everything beautifully and eloquently. Unfortunately, we don't have to ponder anything. It is here. I am from NYC. A "sanctuary city" that he wants to liberate! 😰 We don't want or need his liberation and I am terrified at the thought of him sending in ICE. I deal with hardworking people everyday. Immigrants. I don't care where they are from. If no one knows about my city or state, the level of corruption that exists is staggering. DJT was one of the most corrupt and powerful people in my city. He employed all immigrants to build his monstrosities here and didn't pay them or stiffed them. I can't begin to tell you my level of hatred for him. We have also had horrible, abusive law enforcement and I've been here for 50 years. I lived through the worst terrorist attack on my city and this country on 9/11. I saw the first plane hit the WTC with my own eyes on my way to my office and 2 hours later I saw them gone. Anyone who wasn't alive then or who can't remember life before does not realize the profound effect that changed our world forever. We had brave cops and firefighters who put their lives on the line for us, the best, but I am also 69,
jaded, weary and exhausted. I can't comprehend how anyone could not heed
the warnings and re-elect this deranged madmen. I cried. Within 5 days of 1-
20-25 we were in a coup.
"When fascism comes to America, it will be wrapped in a flag and carrying a cross" It is here and I am terrified.. 😥 Thank you for your very kind and thoughtful reply. 🙏
.....and all.eyes...24/7 are on him! Sad little man.
Spot On, Larry!
As serious as this crisis is (of trump's own making) and as pivotal as you've explained it to be for his coalition, Adam, I think we still have to stay laser-focused on that damn reconciliation bill.
I'm not suggesting this situation was developed to distract us, but IMO, it IS distracting. That bill needs to be slowed the hell down. We The People need to see every dangerous detail long before the vote. If we don't we, and generations that come after us will deeply regret it.
Two weeks. I have been hearing this soundbite displayed and repeated over and over again on the news. There is no magic deliberative process he is going through. There are no vital bits of intelligence they are waiting on.
In the end it will come down to what the last Fox News host he saw said or whether or not he got indigestion from his bucket of chicken at lunch that day.
In the meantime, everyone is talking about - What will HE do? What is HIS thought process? Where is HE getting information? What sort of genius foreign policy insight will HE bring to the situation? Two weeks of everyone waiting on his every utterance and forgetting all the other crap going on. Trump would stretch out any sort of 'decision' for years if he could.
Everyone needs to stop acting like he is a normal person who makes decisions in a meaningful way.
Trump the Demented cannot be allowed to declare war!
Constance...with the greatest respect...tell that to a Congress with plugs in their ears....and ICE in their hearts.....and a constant loss of morality. Weak and afraid..the lot of them.
IMO.. you can thank the Sub-preme Cult and MC Connell for his treachery.
Alas I know this well. The HERITAGE SOCIETY kidnapped the election and they will be the ones who will see to Demented Dons Padded Cell! I doubt he’s what they expected him to do -fail so quickly. THE DD has no filters Sheets to the wind! You are right SCROTUM and Satans Spawn Mc Connell
Your two mirthy appelations for the Goonies almost caused a coffee spewing from my chair ! Thank you for my morning chuckle, dear lady !🤗