Rob Reiner gave a heartfelt and gracious commentary on Charlie Kirk’s assassin. I am disappointed on how the mainstream media is covering this horrific, and gut wrenching evil post. The outcry would have been constant and overwhelming if the post was labeled Real Joe Biden.
Will CBS cover that disgusting post? And if they do, which is unlikely, will they point out that any other president who responded in that way to the death of a critic would have been called out by ALL respected journalists and news outlets?
We need to use TDS in its original meaning, a recognition of how awful, dangerous, and unfit for public office this degenerate man is.
No no no NOT in its "original meaning". That would be to legitimize the term TDS with its ignoble history. It's a psychologically meaningless phrase thought up by MAGAS who were quick to try to stigmatize mental health experts who dared to warn the country about the danger Trump poses to the country. As a member of that original group with expertise in severe character pathology I know full well how the MAGAs tried to deflect our message by saying we were suffering from TDS. Subsequently, anyone who tried to warn the world about Trump must be mentally ill themselves, the MAGAS said; those sounding an alarm must suffer from TDS. So the original meaning of TDS is the OPPOSITE of recognizing how dangerous and unfit Trump is; it's a tactic to shut out that message. IMO no one should use the phrase TDS, even peripherally, because whether or not it applies in a particular context it legitimizes an ignorant, weaponized phrase.
That is an interesting take on the meaning of TDS. I know, of course, that it is not a recognized mental illness. However, it has been used to describe Trump supporters who have been fooled by someone so obviously a narcisisstic conman with delusions of grandeur.
As he does with many terms and phrases, Trump has turned it around to mean something not intended. Being woke used to mean aware and awake. Now it means something else entirely. He routinely accuses officials of doing things they did not do, but that he himself has done. It's crazy making.
This is a kakistocracy, a government by the worst possible people. We need to use that word, repeatedly and universally. Rob Reiner was a great man who deserves better than to be desecrated by Trump.
Stephen, thanks for telling us about kakistocracy. I had never heard the word and it is so descriptive of our current government. As a protest song from a million years ago asked, "When will they ever learn?"
The despicable, craven meanness, cruelty and degradation of all that is kind, considerate and compassionate by a malevolent depraved narcissist who occupies the office of the President of these United States is a disgrace beyond measure. Each of us must speak up and stand up against this evil corrupt regime and all its sycophants NOW!
Donald Trump’s latest remarks have been endlessly recycled across every media platform since the moment he uttered them. I won’t repeat them. They aren’t worth the oxygen.
What is worth asking is whether it’s finally time to stop treating the provocations of a demonstrably unserious man as if they deserve national attention. Whether it’s time to recognize that ignorance, when amplified long enough, loses even its shock value.
The future of this country will not be rebuilt by reacting to every outburst from the Oval Office. It will be rebuilt by citizens who look past the noise, focus on the work ahead, and recommit themselves to competence, decency, and democratic accountability.
After the midterms, the task becomes clearer: restore seriousness to government, reassert constitutional limits, and lawfully bring this failed presidency to an end. The sooner we stop centering the spectacle, the sooner we can begin repairing the republic it has damaged.
Any remaining doubt about whether Trump is capable of empathy or, frankly, any decent human emotion, has been wiped away by Trump’s utter heartlessness at the Tragedy of Rob and Michelle Reiner’s murders. Every single second this Bum remains America’s president is an hideous, indelible stain on what remains of a once great people.
Thank you, Steve. The news of the massacre in Australia on the first night of Hanukkah, followed by the deaths of the Reiners, made for a truly horrible day -- made worse by Trump's self-centered, incredibly vile comments. He continues to prove that once an asshole, always an asshole. May we survive this bleak time and, someday soon, remove his name and gold from all he has desecrated.
IF we had a normal POTUS. A POTUS that embraced actual American values and ideas siad POTUS could have said something like this:
“ It brings me great sadness to have to report that Rob Reiner and his wife Michelle have been murdered today. We don’t have all the facts currently but it appears they were murdered in their home by their son. As many families know addictions affect everyone and it is an awful disease to have. Although Rob and I had huge political differences no one should be murdered for trying to better our nation. Not even if you think their ideas are the worst thing ever. We will miss Rob and Michelle. They will be in our hearts and thoughts as we grieve their loss. Hug your spouses and children a little tighter tonight. Be kind and compassionate to others. That’s what makes us Americans. "
Thank you. Steve, for your great tribute to an honorable man who loved our country. Rob’s genius brought joy to so many of us over the years. And thank you for calling Trump out for disrespecting a man whose character was so far above that of Trump and his sycophantic followers.
Trump highlights himself in this situation, too? All news, everything, everytime, has to be about Trump? Can they not see him yet for what he is? How not? HOW? The president of the United States has nothing more important to focus his attention on?
This has to be the most appalling act by that piece of trash
I don't know how these acts can even be ranked, they are all despicable. deplorable. demented. destructive, dangerous, delusional ...
He’s an effing whack-a-do.
No one with any functioning brain cells acts this way. I’ve heard ECT is making a comeback. I think he could benefit from it. Crank up those Joules.
It will only get worse . Looking forward to the day when this evil and corrupt regime is defeated.
Steve thank you for this antidote to trumps vileness and in/unhumanity- on behalf of those who love Rob Reiner i thank you
Rob Reiner gave a heartfelt and gracious commentary on Charlie Kirk’s assassin. I am disappointed on how the mainstream media is covering this horrific, and gut wrenching evil post. The outcry would have been constant and overwhelming if the post was labeled Real Joe Biden.
Will CBS cover that disgusting post? And if they do, which is unlikely, will they point out that any other president who responded in that way to the death of a critic would have been called out by ALL respected journalists and news outlets?
We need to use TDS in its original meaning, a recognition of how awful, dangerous, and unfit for public office this degenerate man is.
No no no NOT in its "original meaning". That would be to legitimize the term TDS with its ignoble history. It's a psychologically meaningless phrase thought up by MAGAS who were quick to try to stigmatize mental health experts who dared to warn the country about the danger Trump poses to the country. As a member of that original group with expertise in severe character pathology I know full well how the MAGAs tried to deflect our message by saying we were suffering from TDS. Subsequently, anyone who tried to warn the world about Trump must be mentally ill themselves, the MAGAS said; those sounding an alarm must suffer from TDS. So the original meaning of TDS is the OPPOSITE of recognizing how dangerous and unfit Trump is; it's a tactic to shut out that message. IMO no one should use the phrase TDS, even peripherally, because whether or not it applies in a particular context it legitimizes an ignorant, weaponized phrase.
That is an interesting take on the meaning of TDS. I know, of course, that it is not a recognized mental illness. However, it has been used to describe Trump supporters who have been fooled by someone so obviously a narcisisstic conman with delusions of grandeur.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trump_derangement_syndrome
Having said that, after reading your post, I do agree that we should not use the term.
As he does with many terms and phrases, Trump has turned it around to mean something not intended. Being woke used to mean aware and awake. Now it means something else entirely. He routinely accuses officials of doing things they did not do, but that he himself has done. It's crazy making.
I am proud to have TDS. Better than PC=Putin Collaborator. Cyber is an ideal way to bribe the fascists in all branches of government.
After that (I want to puke) interview with Bari Weiss and Charlie Kirk’s wife,I would not be surprised at anything they did.
This is a kakistocracy, a government by the worst possible people. We need to use that word, repeatedly and universally. Rob Reiner was a great man who deserves better than to be desecrated by Trump.
Stephen, thanks for telling us about kakistocracy. I had never heard the word and it is so descriptive of our current government. As a protest song from a million years ago asked, "When will they ever learn?"
In honor of Rob Reiner and his wife, letʻs all make a donation to Steveʻs Save America Movement today. I just did.
It's pure evil...on a demonic level.
Thank you Steve Schmidt! This is exactly what needed to be said. And so eloquently!
You are the best! Love your courage and clarity.🇺🇸❤️🙏
The despicable, craven meanness, cruelty and degradation of all that is kind, considerate and compassionate by a malevolent depraved narcissist who occupies the office of the President of these United States is a disgrace beyond measure. Each of us must speak up and stand up against this evil corrupt regime and all its sycophants NOW!
Donald Trump’s latest remarks have been endlessly recycled across every media platform since the moment he uttered them. I won’t repeat them. They aren’t worth the oxygen.
What is worth asking is whether it’s finally time to stop treating the provocations of a demonstrably unserious man as if they deserve national attention. Whether it’s time to recognize that ignorance, when amplified long enough, loses even its shock value.
The future of this country will not be rebuilt by reacting to every outburst from the Oval Office. It will be rebuilt by citizens who look past the noise, focus on the work ahead, and recommit themselves to competence, decency, and democratic accountability.
After the midterms, the task becomes clearer: restore seriousness to government, reassert constitutional limits, and lawfully bring this failed presidency to an end. The sooner we stop centering the spectacle, the sooner we can begin repairing the republic it has damaged.
Any remaining doubt about whether Trump is capable of empathy or, frankly, any decent human emotion, has been wiped away by Trump’s utter heartlessness at the Tragedy of Rob and Michelle Reiner’s murders. Every single second this Bum remains America’s president is an hideous, indelible stain on what remains of a once great people.
Thank you, Steve. The news of the massacre in Australia on the first night of Hanukkah, followed by the deaths of the Reiners, made for a truly horrible day -- made worse by Trump's self-centered, incredibly vile comments. He continues to prove that once an asshole, always an asshole. May we survive this bleak time and, someday soon, remove his name and gold from all he has desecrated.
Bravo! Thank you for saying what is in my heart over this sad, sad story.
IF we had a normal POTUS. A POTUS that embraced actual American values and ideas siad POTUS could have said something like this:
“ It brings me great sadness to have to report that Rob Reiner and his wife Michelle have been murdered today. We don’t have all the facts currently but it appears they were murdered in their home by their son. As many families know addictions affect everyone and it is an awful disease to have. Although Rob and I had huge political differences no one should be murdered for trying to better our nation. Not even if you think their ideas are the worst thing ever. We will miss Rob and Michelle. They will be in our hearts and thoughts as we grieve their loss. Hug your spouses and children a little tighter tonight. Be kind and compassionate to others. That’s what makes us Americans. "
We are in Mordor. The battle is engaged with pure evil. He is the antichrist and his minions are false disciples.
In a world of darkness, be a Hobbit. We are not too small to defeat these forces.
Thank you. Steve, for your great tribute to an honorable man who loved our country. Rob’s genius brought joy to so many of us over the years. And thank you for calling Trump out for disrespecting a man whose character was so far above that of Trump and his sycophantic followers.
Trump highlights himself in this situation, too? All news, everything, everytime, has to be about Trump? Can they not see him yet for what he is? How not? HOW? The president of the United States has nothing more important to focus his attention on?