On Tuesday, I had the opportunity to join Thom Hartmann on “The Thom Hartmann Program.” I hope you’ll take a few minutes to listen:Support the fearless, independent commentary of The Warning with Steve Schmidt.
Excellent discussion Steve. I, too, respect and admire Thom Hartmann's work and I fear very much the scenario the two of you laid out. Dark days are ahead.
My Mother asked me today if I'd admit I'm wrong in a year from now if Trump does "good things." I told her I pray every day I'm wrong in all my predictions. This is one time in my life I'd love to be dead wrong. May God keep America and us safe. 🙏❤️🇺🇸💙
If Trump takes the step described in this discussion to make recess appointments to ensure a cabinet that puts him before our national interests, I hope the workers of America will realize that he will then rule by fiat. We will become an oligarchy, or (I am not sure I remember the term correctly. I've never heard it before), an anocracy, a government that has the outer trappings of democracy but operates exclusively in the interests of the rich, or as Steve put it, the privileghed hierarchy.
If millions go on strike and shut the economy down, if there are massive demonstrations and protests, we could stop fascism from poisoning our country. I hadn't thought of a nationwide strike before. It is a great idea, but we need strong leaders to encourage the population to take such actions.
If that scenario plays out, all it would take is for the unions of the railroads, airlines, dock workers, and automobile plant workers to shut this place down until there was some kind of capitulation. they could wreck the economy in a week. If the commuter lines, subways, and light rail lines don't run in our major cities and especially in the Northeast, look out. They may play all their political games but we still have a way to provide a second referendum on who is really in charge.
Agree that would need to happen at some point but doubt the recess appointments would penetrate enough brains as to be worthy of that reaction. It will need to be something very concrete like eggs going up to $20. Remember we have a very undereducated citizenship. They won’t get what that means.
They could get smarter quickly. Where is everybody, this is a relevant conversation. Just like counting votes something is really wrong. Thom is fabulous I don’t know his supporter numbers but I subscribe and suggest everyone gets aboard!
What would we Americans do that would be nonviolent? We could take to the streets but we need a leader and so far, we don’t have that leader. It seems we are in a Willy nilly period where we are almost helpless to defend our Constitution. I am hoping someone will emerge but right now we have no one. On another note, this may seem silly to ask but are there any republicans who care about keeping our democracy safe? Are they all now lock and stock members of the cult? Certainly mike johnson, the ultimate fake Christian, is our enemy number one. But again, have they all drank the kool aid?
Great Minds here, Steve, I have admired Thom Hartmann's work for years and I thank you for sharing this piece today. Will reStack ASAP 👍💯
Excellent discussion Steve. I, too, respect and admire Thom Hartmann's work and I fear very much the scenario the two of you laid out. Dark days are ahead.
My Mother asked me today if I'd admit I'm wrong in a year from now if Trump does "good things." I told her I pray every day I'm wrong in all my predictions. This is one time in my life I'd love to be dead wrong. May God keep America and us safe. 🙏❤️🇺🇸💙
If Trump takes the step described in this discussion to make recess appointments to ensure a cabinet that puts him before our national interests, I hope the workers of America will realize that he will then rule by fiat. We will become an oligarchy, or (I am not sure I remember the term correctly. I've never heard it before), an anocracy, a government that has the outer trappings of democracy but operates exclusively in the interests of the rich, or as Steve put it, the privileghed hierarchy.
If millions go on strike and shut the economy down, if there are massive demonstrations and protests, we could stop fascism from poisoning our country. I hadn't thought of a nationwide strike before. It is a great idea, but we need strong leaders to encourage the population to take such actions.
If that scenario plays out, all it would take is for the unions of the railroads, airlines, dock workers, and automobile plant workers to shut this place down until there was some kind of capitulation. they could wreck the economy in a week. If the commuter lines, subways, and light rail lines don't run in our major cities and especially in the Northeast, look out. They may play all their political games but we still have a way to provide a second referendum on who is really in charge.
Agree that would need to happen at some point but doubt the recess appointments would penetrate enough brains as to be worthy of that reaction. It will need to be something very concrete like eggs going up to $20. Remember we have a very undereducated citizenship. They won’t get what that means.
They could get smarter quickly. Where is everybody, this is a relevant conversation. Just like counting votes something is really wrong. Thom is fabulous I don’t know his supporter numbers but I subscribe and suggest everyone gets aboard!
What would we Americans do that would be nonviolent? We could take to the streets but we need a leader and so far, we don’t have that leader. It seems we are in a Willy nilly period where we are almost helpless to defend our Constitution. I am hoping someone will emerge but right now we have no one. On another note, this may seem silly to ask but are there any republicans who care about keeping our democracy safe? Are they all now lock and stock members of the cult? Certainly mike johnson, the ultimate fake Christian, is our enemy number one. But again, have they all drank the kool aid?
People lead movements, not leaders. People have always led movements. Leaders emerge and they come and go.