Let's all be thankful that so many Americans are finding the truth about the goals of the incoming administration and the strength to resist Maga and its guidebook, Project 2025.
First Buddy Elon Musk has called for an investigation of Alexander Vindemann for treason because he was the man who revealed Trump's call to Zelenskyy, during which he threatened to withhold congressionally approved aid to Ukraine unless Zelenskyy pursued an unfounded criminal investigation of President Joe Biden. Musk has suggested he deserves to be executed.
Let us all recognize the courage and patriotism of an immigrant who became a naturalized American citizen and served his country with great honor, Alexander Vinneman.
Let us scorn the world's wealthiest man, Elon Musk, also a naturalized citizen, who clearly does not understand our Constitution and thinks patriotism is loyalty to Donald Trump and the ultra wealthy class they are part of.
Alexander Vindman is a courageously patriotic man who did his job for the wellbeing of his country. Elon Musk is the exact opposite. He is a selfish, cruel, evil man who is not an American. He is a foreigner of bad faith. I stand by my words as a patriot who believes fiercely in the Constitution and the Rule of Law.
Happy Thanksgiving Steve. Kick back and enjoy the day. For the moment put the orange fascist out of mind. I plan to enjoy the day by reminding myself that Steve Schmidt, and other like minded Americans, are prepared for the fight. But today we are grateful Americans who cherish our great land.
I am extremely thankful on this day of Thanksgiving. Thank you for your wonderful history lesson and words of wisdom. After Trump won, I have stayed away from politics. I have been shunning your daily lessons and concentrating on my health, which took a turn to an abstract world of stumbling and falling down over the past several months. For this and other reasons I have not been feeling too grateful. However, today I am truly grateful because I have lost all fear of not knowing and I learned to accept my new reality. This acceptance has opened my thoughts away from myself and I have been concentrating on just doing no harm in thought, words and actions. In return, my mood has brightened even as I continue to rely on others for physical help. It is truly a wonderful thing not being an instrument of division. Unfortunately for me, my world has also contracted. Most of my family has blocked me because of my political affiliation. That is unimportant because since my ailments took my independence I am not able to drive and since most of not all of my friends are celebrating Trump's victory I don't have to be the better person by wishing them well. That is what I am most grateful for today.
Thankful for you Steve, and all that you offer. I am thankful for this community, a safe shelter for me in a storm that is only beginning to show its capabilities. This article, as many of yours do, helps me to find hope, and strategy from all that has come before. I believe we will overcome, and that first we must oppose. Wishing all of you a peaceful holiday, and strength to begin again tomorrow, together
I wish you would have included "what indigenous peoples think of Thanksgiving." Hundreds of thousands lost their lives. For them it is a day that represents geocide and resilience...it is a day of mourning.
Even now, racism and oppression are clouds that hover over indigenous peoples...the land they so love and respect has diminished. The Wampanoag Reservation's land is one half of one percent of their original territory.
Steve, you are so eloquent, perhaps you would consider writing about Thanksgiving from our indigenous peoples' point of view.
The United American Indians of New England meet each year at Plymouth Rock on Cole’s Hill for a Day of Mourning. They gather at the feet of a statue of Grand Sachem Massasoit of the Wampanoag to remember and reflect in the hope that America will never forget. (from Smithsonian Voices)
Always like to learn something I didn't know about, especially since I have heard all the stories about the "pilgrims and Indians" that we were always fed for so long.......man those wild turkeys must have been really tough.....this seems more realistic than that fairy tale.
Have a very nice Thanksgiving Steve, always read your stuff first, and same to all your readers!
Happy Thanksgiving to all and thanks for the writing Steve. Unfortunately, my family is now starting to experience the division that so many other American families are experiencing - the divide between left vs. maga (non caps for maga intentional). Nevertheless, my own nucleus of family is healthy and determined to live the life of freedom bequeathed to us by our ancestors. For that I am grateful. Have a good one everybody.
I could not get this to print under Patrick P's comment:Patrick P, you are not alone in having lost family members to this awful religio-political movement. It hurts, but I can not maintain silence in the face of people with a worldview in such stark contrast to my own; a view that threatens not only the well-being of those in our country, but throughout the world. They have put up a shield of arbitrary beliefs that seems totally impossible to penetrate with reason and fact. No matter how obvious the hypocrisy, well illustrated by the incompatibility of TRUMP'S GOALS with the morality taught by THEIR GOD JESUS, they will not give an inch. We must wait until unfolding events make the catastrophic choice they made too clear to deny.
Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family, Steve. Let us all reflect on the goodness in our lives and feel gratitude. These essential elements to a wonderful life can never be taken from us. We can find much to be thankful for!
Thank you for this history reminder on this appropriate day, Thanksgiving. In 1943, when I was 5, my father moved us from San Antonio, Texas to Cambridge and Boston, from one American history landmark to another, to attend MIT. WWII was engaged and the draft was breathing down his neck. Nevertheless, on weekends, using precious gas ration stamps, we would pile in the Studebaker sedan, which had already traveled thousands of miles, to visit all the historic landmarks of New England. From Texas to Concord, Mass, to walk across the “rude bridge that arched the flood” where the “shot heard ‘round the world” was fired, that intrepid sound declaring this new America will be free from England, that we will, at great cost of human life, will make our way on our own. These images and ideas implanted in my 5 year old mind have never left me. When my children were young teens I brought them from my adopted home in Seattle to visit the same places hoping that love of the County’s beginning history would have deep meaning for them as well. Steve, this is why I read your “Warning”. We have become strong together but are still fragile enough to self destroy if we don’t honor each other and remember everyday our strength is not our wealth but our dedication to our contract in common, the Constitution and the lawful behavior that supports it. Thank you for your reminders of the daily housekeeping labor required to keep our country whole. And, may whatever God we believe in individually bless and sustain us all.
Let's all be thankful that so many Americans are finding the truth about the goals of the incoming administration and the strength to resist Maga and its guidebook, Project 2025.
First Buddy Elon Musk has called for an investigation of Alexander Vindemann for treason because he was the man who revealed Trump's call to Zelenskyy, during which he threatened to withhold congressionally approved aid to Ukraine unless Zelenskyy pursued an unfounded criminal investigation of President Joe Biden. Musk has suggested he deserves to be executed.
Let us all recognize the courage and patriotism of an immigrant who became a naturalized American citizen and served his country with great honor, Alexander Vinneman.
Let us scorn the world's wealthiest man, Elon Musk, also a naturalized citizen, who clearly does not understand our Constitution and thinks patriotism is loyalty to Donald Trump and the ultra wealthy class they are part of.
Musk should be deported.
I think he should go back to South Africa and make that country great again.
Alexander Vindman is a courageously patriotic man who did his job for the wellbeing of his country. Elon Musk is the exact opposite. He is a selfish, cruel, evil man who is not an American. He is a foreigner of bad faith. I stand by my words as a patriot who believes fiercely in the Constitution and the Rule of Law.
Thank you for spelling his name correctly. I misspelled it twice! I should have checked it before posting!
Elon "rat faced" Musk should sit back and be thankful with a big glass of "Shut the fuck up"
Thank you both for the thought and your colorful, apt language!!
Excellent article! I often learn details I previously knew little about. Thank you, Steve.
Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
Happy Thanksgiving Steve. Kick back and enjoy the day. For the moment put the orange fascist out of mind. I plan to enjoy the day by reminding myself that Steve Schmidt, and other like minded Americans, are prepared for the fight. But today we are grateful Americans who cherish our great land.
Happy Thanksgiving Steve. We’re so thankful for you 🧡
Happy Thanksgiving to everyone too !
Happy Thanksgiving to the Schmidt Clan and all of Steve’s readers. We need to be thankful for this moment in time…..stay strong too
I am extremely thankful on this day of Thanksgiving. Thank you for your wonderful history lesson and words of wisdom. After Trump won, I have stayed away from politics. I have been shunning your daily lessons and concentrating on my health, which took a turn to an abstract world of stumbling and falling down over the past several months. For this and other reasons I have not been feeling too grateful. However, today I am truly grateful because I have lost all fear of not knowing and I learned to accept my new reality. This acceptance has opened my thoughts away from myself and I have been concentrating on just doing no harm in thought, words and actions. In return, my mood has brightened even as I continue to rely on others for physical help. It is truly a wonderful thing not being an instrument of division. Unfortunately for me, my world has also contracted. Most of my family has blocked me because of my political affiliation. That is unimportant because since my ailments took my independence I am not able to drive and since most of not all of my friends are celebrating Trump's victory I don't have to be the better person by wishing them well. That is what I am most grateful for today.
Beautiful, Patrick, truly heart-warming despite the challenges you, & this nation, face. xo
Thank you Patrick. Wishing you well.
Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃🍁
Thankful for you Steve, and all that you offer. I am thankful for this community, a safe shelter for me in a storm that is only beginning to show its capabilities. This article, as many of yours do, helps me to find hope, and strategy from all that has come before. I believe we will overcome, and that first we must oppose. Wishing all of you a peaceful holiday, and strength to begin again tomorrow, together
Steve- you are the best!! Wishing you and your family a very blessed Thanksgiving 🙏🏻
I wish you would have included "what indigenous peoples think of Thanksgiving." Hundreds of thousands lost their lives. For them it is a day that represents geocide and resilience...it is a day of mourning.
Even now, racism and oppression are clouds that hover over indigenous peoples...the land they so love and respect has diminished. The Wampanoag Reservation's land is one half of one percent of their original territory.
Steve, you are so eloquent, perhaps you would consider writing about Thanksgiving from our indigenous peoples' point of view.
The United American Indians of New England meet each year at Plymouth Rock on Cole’s Hill for a Day of Mourning. They gather at the feet of a statue of Grand Sachem Massasoit of the Wampanoag to remember and reflect in the hope that America will never forget. (from Smithsonian Voices)
Always like to learn something I didn't know about, especially since I have heard all the stories about the "pilgrims and Indians" that we were always fed for so long.......man those wild turkeys must have been really tough.....this seems more realistic than that fairy tale.
Have a very nice Thanksgiving Steve, always read your stuff first, and same to all your readers!
Happy Thanksgiving to all and thanks for the writing Steve. Unfortunately, my family is now starting to experience the division that so many other American families are experiencing - the divide between left vs. maga (non caps for maga intentional). Nevertheless, my own nucleus of family is healthy and determined to live the life of freedom bequeathed to us by our ancestors. For that I am grateful. Have a good one everybody.
I could not get this to print under Patrick P's comment:Patrick P, you are not alone in having lost family members to this awful religio-political movement. It hurts, but I can not maintain silence in the face of people with a worldview in such stark contrast to my own; a view that threatens not only the well-being of those in our country, but throughout the world. They have put up a shield of arbitrary beliefs that seems totally impossible to penetrate with reason and fact. No matter how obvious the hypocrisy, well illustrated by the incompatibility of TRUMP'S GOALS with the morality taught by THEIR GOD JESUS, they will not give an inch. We must wait until unfolding events make the catastrophic choice they made too clear to deny.
I am with you Anthony and Patrick. Same in my life.
Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family, Steve. Let us all reflect on the goodness in our lives and feel gratitude. These essential elements to a wonderful life can never be taken from us. We can find much to be thankful for!
Peace.
Thank you for this history reminder on this appropriate day, Thanksgiving. In 1943, when I was 5, my father moved us from San Antonio, Texas to Cambridge and Boston, from one American history landmark to another, to attend MIT. WWII was engaged and the draft was breathing down his neck. Nevertheless, on weekends, using precious gas ration stamps, we would pile in the Studebaker sedan, which had already traveled thousands of miles, to visit all the historic landmarks of New England. From Texas to Concord, Mass, to walk across the “rude bridge that arched the flood” where the “shot heard ‘round the world” was fired, that intrepid sound declaring this new America will be free from England, that we will, at great cost of human life, will make our way on our own. These images and ideas implanted in my 5 year old mind have never left me. When my children were young teens I brought them from my adopted home in Seattle to visit the same places hoping that love of the County’s beginning history would have deep meaning for them as well. Steve, this is why I read your “Warning”. We have become strong together but are still fragile enough to self destroy if we don’t honor each other and remember everyday our strength is not our wealth but our dedication to our contract in common, the Constitution and the lawful behavior that supports it. Thank you for your reminders of the daily housekeeping labor required to keep our country whole. And, may whatever God we believe in individually bless and sustain us all.