Just to think, if McConnell and Johnson were true patriots and Merrick Garland had the balls of bravery we would be experiencing a very differnt moment in our history.
It's shocking how members of the press have willingly curtailed their own freedom before Trump has even had the opportunity to abridge the freedom of the press. Gutless is what they are. Fair-weather friends of democracy.
The debilitating effects of fear drive too many people. I call them the cavers. They want to hide in their cave and let the world pass them by. We have too many sheep/cavers in America because they are undereducated, don't read newspapers or books, and, through their interpretation of religion, live in fear. What a horrible way to live. But sadly, there are many out there.
TERROR and fear make some people capitulate. In France during WW2 some people resisted some collaborated. Joe is a collaborator, and he talks to much. WAY TOO MUCH. Fire him. That would be a big improvement. Mika is great. Joe brings her down. Keep her. LET THE gifted Willie Geist and the under used but brilliant Jonathon Lemire co-host with Mika. Use Donnie Deutsch, Steve Rattner, and Ross Sorkin more. Get rid of Barnacle he provides no insight. 50% of the American people bought the lies and snake oil. Soon they will come to a realization that they made a dire mistake, and the country and world will pay. Character still counts and when you deal with people with bad character it is my experience in business and in life that things always, always, always turn out bad. Stay Strong Steve we are in for a very rocky 4 years. The mob bought fool's gold!
I’m trying to better understand the issue with Joe and Mika. Talking with the enemy is always a plus in my mind. (Recall Nixon in China.) A few questions:
The fact that Gaetz withdrew his nomination for AG is a serious blow to Trump. The intense sting to his ego must have hurt a great deal. It proves that Trump can be forced to back down. Perhaps some of the weaker Trump supporters in the GOP will gain the courage to question his other absurd nominees. It will blow the fake hair right off the top of his head, sending into orbit like the flying saucer it resembles.
Yes I agree that these two may be the most craven and feckless hypocrites in the solar system. I recall Romney’s speech in 2016 denouncing Trump for being the fraud that he was. Then Romney shamefully surrendered his credibility by “interviewing” with Trump to be Secretary of State. How Trump must have delighted to have Mitt groveling in homage to him, while never having the slightest intention of appointing him to anything. Similarly, Trump must have reveled in Joe and Mika’s pilgrimage to M-a-L to prostrate themselves before him, hoping to obtain his mercy. After all, they have been relentlessly calling him out for the last seven years, even joining those who have compared him to Hitler. Do these two clueless opportunists really believe that Trump will leave them alone now that they have kissed the ring? Do they have so little comprehension of how autocrats operate as to believe that appeasement will dissuade them from acting on their worst impulses? I hope that MJ loses enough of its viewership that it is canceled, which is probably even more likely after Comcast pedals its network. At least that would result in some accountability for the hosts’ despicable lack of integrity and supreme disrespect and contempt for their audience.
Yes, the fear -- and shared psychotic delusion -- that fascist clown Trump generates pervades the culture, including the news media. This extraordinarily perverse and perilous phenomenon does evince a peculiar strength of his, namely, that he has managed to make it no longer necessary for Americans to be required to travel abroad in order to be tarred with the 'Ugly American' moniker of hubristic exceptionalism; now the Ugly American never has to leave his or her country to merit that spot-on aspersion, no longer having to leave home to justly incur the derisive abuse.
Haven’t watched Morning Joe since the election, or much else in the way of “news”. Occasional podcasts provide more than I want to know, which got me thinking. Do I really need to know minute by minute what corrupt or incompetent or powerless politicians are doing and saying? Would anything be different in my life one way or the other if I don’t know? Would I be less stressed. Of course. I’ve been sleeping better (after the shock wore off). I’ll let others do the worrying while I crochet amigurimi critters and binge watch The Good Fight on Paramount+(👍), or the weather channel.
Fair enough, people who sat at home elected the orange menace by default. Democrats need to amp up their messaging. I couldn’t believe the constant ads showing some bald guy in a red dress next to Kamala. Obviously superimposed. All the Democrats answered with was crickets. Small wonder people started to believe this nonsense.
Steve, why do you, a person of great wisdom, think the midterm election will be an authentic election? Certainly those in charge of running it will make sure it’s not. They will surely eliminate anyone who thwarts that plan.
Just to think, if McConnell and Johnson were true patriots and Merrick Garland had the balls of bravery we would be experiencing a very differnt moment in our history.
Steve, you are such a wordsmith! Loved your invoking of Voyager 1! 😄
Corporate Media's only worried about two things, No Taxes and their Bottom Line... Full Stop 🛑 Thank You, Steve, and will reStack ASAP 💯👍
It's shocking how members of the press have willingly curtailed their own freedom before Trump has even had the opportunity to abridge the freedom of the press. Gutless is what they are. Fair-weather friends of democracy.
This is how a Democracy falls. We cannot obey in advance. We must resist & stand strong.
The debilitating effects of fear drive too many people. I call them the cavers. They want to hide in their cave and let the world pass them by. We have too many sheep/cavers in America because they are undereducated, don't read newspapers or books, and, through their interpretation of religion, live in fear. What a horrible way to live. But sadly, there are many out there.
Somehow, someday, Steve Schmidt is going to reach millions of these people! I believe this.
I hope so. We need clear strategic thinkers.
TERROR and fear make some people capitulate. In France during WW2 some people resisted some collaborated. Joe is a collaborator, and he talks to much. WAY TOO MUCH. Fire him. That would be a big improvement. Mika is great. Joe brings her down. Keep her. LET THE gifted Willie Geist and the under used but brilliant Jonathon Lemire co-host with Mika. Use Donnie Deutsch, Steve Rattner, and Ross Sorkin more. Get rid of Barnacle he provides no insight. 50% of the American people bought the lies and snake oil. Soon they will come to a realization that they made a dire mistake, and the country and world will pay. Character still counts and when you deal with people with bad character it is my experience in business and in life that things always, always, always turn out bad. Stay Strong Steve we are in for a very rocky 4 years. The mob bought fool's gold!
I’m trying to better understand the issue with Joe and Mika. Talking with the enemy is always a plus in my mind. (Recall Nixon in China.) A few questions:
- Did they really get an invite?
- Did they actually speak to Trump?
- if so, did they criticize his policies?
- if so, why is this so bad?
Joe and Mika are modeling, for others, to 'obey in advance'. Trump is a Fascist. Full stop.
Not the only time they have kissed the ring😱
Gaetz replaced by Hershel Walker.
Oh my🙀
Seriously?! I hope this is a joke, J Fender. I'm only reading substack now, no tv for awhile.
Hi Lisa. Not true. My point is to emphasize trump fuckery and unfitness for potus. Breath better!
Trump is ridiculous and dangerous.
Yes and Putin and Musk are right in there helping Trump with this insane fiasco.
The fact that Gaetz withdrew his nomination for AG is a serious blow to Trump. The intense sting to his ego must have hurt a great deal. It proves that Trump can be forced to back down. Perhaps some of the weaker Trump supporters in the GOP will gain the courage to question his other absurd nominees. It will blow the fake hair right off the top of his head, sending into orbit like the flying saucer it resembles.
Yes I agree that these two may be the most craven and feckless hypocrites in the solar system. I recall Romney’s speech in 2016 denouncing Trump for being the fraud that he was. Then Romney shamefully surrendered his credibility by “interviewing” with Trump to be Secretary of State. How Trump must have delighted to have Mitt groveling in homage to him, while never having the slightest intention of appointing him to anything. Similarly, Trump must have reveled in Joe and Mika’s pilgrimage to M-a-L to prostrate themselves before him, hoping to obtain his mercy. After all, they have been relentlessly calling him out for the last seven years, even joining those who have compared him to Hitler. Do these two clueless opportunists really believe that Trump will leave them alone now that they have kissed the ring? Do they have so little comprehension of how autocrats operate as to believe that appeasement will dissuade them from acting on their worst impulses? I hope that MJ loses enough of its viewership that it is canceled, which is probably even more likely after Comcast pedals its network. At least that would result in some accountability for the hosts’ despicable lack of integrity and supreme disrespect and contempt for their audience.
The cowardice of Joe and Mika going to M-a-L models 'obey in advance' to others = Not ok!!
Yes, the fear -- and shared psychotic delusion -- that fascist clown Trump generates pervades the culture, including the news media. This extraordinarily perverse and perilous phenomenon does evince a peculiar strength of his, namely, that he has managed to make it no longer necessary for Americans to be required to travel abroad in order to be tarred with the 'Ugly American' moniker of hubristic exceptionalism; now the Ugly American never has to leave his or her country to merit that spot-on aspersion, no longer having to leave home to justly incur the derisive abuse.
Former Speaker Kevin McCarthy's sudden visit to Donald Trump in 2021: Was this repeated by Joe and Mika in 2024?
I’ll go down in a fight rather than live in fear of Chump and his pissants.
Haven’t watched Morning Joe since the election, or much else in the way of “news”. Occasional podcasts provide more than I want to know, which got me thinking. Do I really need to know minute by minute what corrupt or incompetent or powerless politicians are doing and saying? Would anything be different in my life one way or the other if I don’t know? Would I be less stressed. Of course. I’ve been sleeping better (after the shock wore off). I’ll let others do the worrying while I crochet amigurimi critters and binge watch The Good Fight on Paramount+(👍), or the weather channel.
More chaos to follow. Glad you voted for him?
I didn’t.
George, if we can get the other 15,000,000+ non-voting Democrats to join us, we have a chance at midterms.
Fair enough, people who sat at home elected the orange menace by default. Democrats need to amp up their messaging. I couldn’t believe the constant ads showing some bald guy in a red dress next to Kamala. Obviously superimposed. All the Democrats answered with was crickets. Small wonder people started to believe this nonsense.
Yes!! What is up with the Democrats’ incompetence with messaging!?
Steve, why do you, a person of great wisdom, think the midterm election will be an authentic election? Certainly those in charge of running it will make sure it’s not. They will surely eliminate anyone who thwarts that plan.