Simon Rosenberg is a fellow Substack author of The Hopium Chronicles..I am just getting familiar with him.. I here his name positively invoked often by others in regards to his remarks on this moment in time..He seems like a good person to have on The Warning for a deep dive conversation about the election, the work needed now, politics in general and the future..Here is my question for the next “Ask Me Anything” Would you ask Simon Rosenberg to come onto The Warning for a talk?
I pray for him. He is a grounded man with a beautiful and kind soul. I also pray he has the wisdom that is needed to make the best choice - for the country. Lastly, I pray for us. I’m not someone who prays often, but my own belief that Americans would never let this happen has gone. Dead. Over. The strength that it requires for me to remain hopeful is pulling me down so hard, like an iron anchor into a pool of quicksand.
As he sat with Tucker in Kremlin, Putin is still burning Ukrainians alive. Today he bombed the entire street in Kharkiv and burnt many alive, including a baby. We are 716 days into the Ukraine war and Putin is still attacking the Ukrainian civilians. Mike Johnson like Tucker Carlson will gladly pave the road with innocent blood for the dictators they worship. We cannot go along on that ride. We are much better than that.
We will find out soon enough if we have a Supreme Court that believes in the American experiment in the next few weeks. If they decide to hear arguments on Trump's claim of absolute immunity or if they decide to sit on it and let him outrun the clock then we all will know the experiment has failed and Putin has won.
I think I’ve found a way to reorient Biden’s campaign. I wrote about it in my comment to your essay today about Biden slugging it out. I can find it to send out If you could help me. Started my comment about noticing Obama’s hair turning gray.
I just watched Biden's press conference from last night. It's sad to see him mumbling, pausing and looking so lost. I agree, Steve, his campaign team needs to hit Trump hard for the next 270 days. I will vote for him but have to wonder if he's had second thoughts about running.
Thank you. Just watched you talking about unfortunate decision to not have President Biden do interview prior to Super Bowl. Frightening, in some ways. Are there fears he wouldn't do well?
Republicans are pounding away at the their LONG GAME of taking over America. They NOW have control of the Supreme Court thanks to groups like the Federalist Society and Leonard Leo. Which was furthered by over one billion dollars in DARK MONEY donations thanks to Citizens United - a perfect example of a bought and paid for court that yearly in decision after decision are paying back their owners. They NOW are working to win enough STATE LEGISLATURES to call a Constitutional Convention and REWRITE the U.S. Constitution. They are stacking the deck in their favor in voting laws in state after state. They got rid of the Fairness Doctrine and NOW they are daily BRAINWASHING Americans with their control of AM radio in RURAL America courtesy of Sinclair Broadcasting and Fox. (Take a look at a map of American and you will notice the rural parts of every state are as red as far as the eye can see. That happened because of the long term efforts of the Republicans. And it continues today.) They are driving out local small town newspapers and replacing them with their national biased media. And they continue................they enjoy when others celebrate their short term loses, because they know that they are in for the long term and want people to think they won and stop paying attention, when they are in for the long run and want others to not pay attention to what their real long term goals are..................
How is Biden supposed to escape from the prison of time? He can not. And each time he shuffles, "South Park" style, out to the podium, and then bumbles through his words, he further cements in the minds of those watching that he IS an old fogie.
Those painful appearances also provide fodder aplenty for Trump/MAGAland.
Biden can not win this election. He must step aside and let someone..I nominate Gavin Newsom.. take his spot.
I don't think the original post by Jeff C is whether or not Biden is turning the country around. He has had amazing accomplishments and we are once again respected around the world, at least in those parts that look to us as an example and for leadership.
That said, the people in the R side's echo chamber do not SEE any of these accomplishments. They will see the mumbling, the slow walking, and hear ad nauseum about how old and senile he is. That has nothing to do with reality, but it's what they see and hear. Don't believe me? Ask any of them what videos they saw on the J6 attack on the Capitol. Ask any of them if they saw the video of Goerge Floyd being murdered. It has nothing to do with reality, but what they see. Ask any of them what Hur's report says. None of them will know Biden did nothing that warrants an indictment. They will hear that he inappropriately had classified documents (the "same"" as Trump - it's not of course) and that he is an old man incapable of standing trial. And what they see and hear becomes their reality. That it's not true doesn't mean anything, and has nothing to do with whether or not they're paying attention. That's messed up, but it's what we're up against.
Mike, I appreciate your comment and I understand what you're saying. Would you, though, agree that we are up against an ongoing MAGA/GOP Coup that is trying to over-throw our Democracy? That we no longer have a two-party system? The MAGA leaders (and global dictators) are intentionally brain-washing people and polarizing this country for money and power? If we agree on that, then does it change this conversation at all for you? MAGA will try to destroy any opponent using the worst propaganda they can make up. I do feel that people will vote pro-choice for women when this all boils down. As Rachel Maddow said, when it was reversed 'The dog caught the car' (MAGA). MAGA leaders attack Biden's age because there plainly is nothing else to attack. Important conversation. Thanks.
Thanks for your thoughtful replies, Lisa. We are not disagreeing. I was merely responding to your comment, "Anyone who cannot SEE this is not paying attention". I only meant they are not paying attention and thus cannot SEE this because of the very things you cite in your additional responses. The task for us is to help "them" pay attention, although we may or may not agree who the target should be. There is a segment that have gone over the edge and not coming back. They are lost in their news silos, their echo chambers, with their beliefs (what they SEE, HEAR, and READ) amplified with social media algorithms.
Using your comments about the cult and your father finally seeing through the BS, there were likely many more who didn't see it. That's where we are: many more will not SEE Biden's achievements and improving our standing in the world. The message will only potentially reach those on the fence and open to facts, not opinions and not alternative facts. TFG's base is not the target because it's a waste of time, energy, and money (meaning campaign funds) if we think there's a chance at swaying them - they aren't. TFG once said he could shoot someone in Times Square and wouldn't lose a vote. He's right, for those in his base. Those are the people I'm referring to.
All said, it doesn't alter one single bit the fact that Biden is old. That doesn't change my mind or my vote. I wish the hell he wasn't running, but I still support him and still counter any conversations I have when I bring that up with TFG's mental missteps and then pile on the actual problems TFG presents to the continuation of democracy and threats to the world and peace. I'm not willing to pretend and deny Biden's age as a factor, because it is. I'm going to acknowledge it head on and confront it, not bury my head in the sand and wish it away. That's the basis of what we're saying the other side does. I refuse to do that.
Also, we need to non-stop rail on "Trump will take your freedom away (bodily autonomy), Trump will take your social security away, Trump will take your health insurance away, Trump is a rapist, Trump is a Loser,' etc., NON-Stop...and quit on the "Biden is old" rant -as that is only playing into their game. They stirred up the age rant and this country took their bait.
p.s. I was raised in an extremist religious cult. It was a tithing business, corrupt, violent, and entirely insane. When I was about 13 years old, with my ear to a wall, I heard my dad tell the minister, "It is as plain as the egg on your face!" It was truly stunning to me and that was it for 'The Church' (except for the trauma that lives on). We were out of it. What happened, for my dad, is that he finally just saw that it was all bullshit!
Trump is taking the GOP off a cliff. Let's help him do it. MAGA is imploding. Cults are a form of slavery. Cults are not cool. We need to get this message out and hopefully some will get free. Many will die enslaved. The reality is dark. There is no magic answer. Fight for freedom and truth. It matters.
This newsletter was beautifully put together—thank you ;)
Hey Steve,
Simon Rosenberg is a fellow Substack author of The Hopium Chronicles..I am just getting familiar with him.. I here his name positively invoked often by others in regards to his remarks on this moment in time..He seems like a good person to have on The Warning for a deep dive conversation about the election, the work needed now, politics in general and the future..Here is my question for the next “Ask Me Anything” Would you ask Simon Rosenberg to come onto The Warning for a talk?
I pray for him. He is a grounded man with a beautiful and kind soul. I also pray he has the wisdom that is needed to make the best choice - for the country. Lastly, I pray for us. I’m not someone who prays often, but my own belief that Americans would never let this happen has gone. Dead. Over. The strength that it requires for me to remain hopeful is pulling me down so hard, like an iron anchor into a pool of quicksand.
Time to take a stand. Here is how. https://www.country1st.com/ukraine
As he sat with Tucker in Kremlin, Putin is still burning Ukrainians alive. Today he bombed the entire street in Kharkiv and burnt many alive, including a baby. We are 716 days into the Ukraine war and Putin is still attacking the Ukrainian civilians. Mike Johnson like Tucker Carlson will gladly pave the road with innocent blood for the dictators they worship. We cannot go along on that ride. We are much better than that.
We will find out soon enough if we have a Supreme Court that believes in the American experiment in the next few weeks. If they decide to hear arguments on Trump's claim of absolute immunity or if they decide to sit on it and let him outrun the clock then we all will know the experiment has failed and Putin has won.
I think I’ve found a way to reorient Biden’s campaign. I wrote about it in my comment to your essay today about Biden slugging it out. I can find it to send out If you could help me. Started my comment about noticing Obama’s hair turning gray.
I just watched Biden's press conference from last night. It's sad to see him mumbling, pausing and looking so lost. I agree, Steve, his campaign team needs to hit Trump hard for the next 270 days. I will vote for him but have to wonder if he's had second thoughts about running.
Thank you. Just watched you talking about unfortunate decision to not have President Biden do interview prior to Super Bowl. Frightening, in some ways. Are there fears he wouldn't do well?
Republicans are pounding away at the their LONG GAME of taking over America. They NOW have control of the Supreme Court thanks to groups like the Federalist Society and Leonard Leo. Which was furthered by over one billion dollars in DARK MONEY donations thanks to Citizens United - a perfect example of a bought and paid for court that yearly in decision after decision are paying back their owners. They NOW are working to win enough STATE LEGISLATURES to call a Constitutional Convention and REWRITE the U.S. Constitution. They are stacking the deck in their favor in voting laws in state after state. They got rid of the Fairness Doctrine and NOW they are daily BRAINWASHING Americans with their control of AM radio in RURAL America courtesy of Sinclair Broadcasting and Fox. (Take a look at a map of American and you will notice the rural parts of every state are as red as far as the eye can see. That happened because of the long term efforts of the Republicans. And it continues today.) They are driving out local small town newspapers and replacing them with their national biased media. And they continue................they enjoy when others celebrate their short term loses, because they know that they are in for the long term and want people to think they won and stop paying attention, when they are in for the long run and want others to not pay attention to what their real long term goals are..................
How is Biden supposed to escape from the prison of time? He can not. And each time he shuffles, "South Park" style, out to the podium, and then bumbles through his words, he further cements in the minds of those watching that he IS an old fogie.
Those painful appearances also provide fodder aplenty for Trump/MAGAland.
Biden can not win this election. He must step aside and let someone..I nominate Gavin Newsom.. take his spot.
Biden IS turning this country around! Anyone who cannot SEE this is not paying attention.
I don't think the original post by Jeff C is whether or not Biden is turning the country around. He has had amazing accomplishments and we are once again respected around the world, at least in those parts that look to us as an example and for leadership.
That said, the people in the R side's echo chamber do not SEE any of these accomplishments. They will see the mumbling, the slow walking, and hear ad nauseum about how old and senile he is. That has nothing to do with reality, but it's what they see and hear. Don't believe me? Ask any of them what videos they saw on the J6 attack on the Capitol. Ask any of them if they saw the video of Goerge Floyd being murdered. It has nothing to do with reality, but what they see. Ask any of them what Hur's report says. None of them will know Biden did nothing that warrants an indictment. They will hear that he inappropriately had classified documents (the "same"" as Trump - it's not of course) and that he is an old man incapable of standing trial. And what they see and hear becomes their reality. That it's not true doesn't mean anything, and has nothing to do with whether or not they're paying attention. That's messed up, but it's what we're up against.
Mike, I appreciate your comment and I understand what you're saying. Would you, though, agree that we are up against an ongoing MAGA/GOP Coup that is trying to over-throw our Democracy? That we no longer have a two-party system? The MAGA leaders (and global dictators) are intentionally brain-washing people and polarizing this country for money and power? If we agree on that, then does it change this conversation at all for you? MAGA will try to destroy any opponent using the worst propaganda they can make up. I do feel that people will vote pro-choice for women when this all boils down. As Rachel Maddow said, when it was reversed 'The dog caught the car' (MAGA). MAGA leaders attack Biden's age because there plainly is nothing else to attack. Important conversation. Thanks.
Thanks for your thoughtful replies, Lisa. We are not disagreeing. I was merely responding to your comment, "Anyone who cannot SEE this is not paying attention". I only meant they are not paying attention and thus cannot SEE this because of the very things you cite in your additional responses. The task for us is to help "them" pay attention, although we may or may not agree who the target should be. There is a segment that have gone over the edge and not coming back. They are lost in their news silos, their echo chambers, with their beliefs (what they SEE, HEAR, and READ) amplified with social media algorithms.
Using your comments about the cult and your father finally seeing through the BS, there were likely many more who didn't see it. That's where we are: many more will not SEE Biden's achievements and improving our standing in the world. The message will only potentially reach those on the fence and open to facts, not opinions and not alternative facts. TFG's base is not the target because it's a waste of time, energy, and money (meaning campaign funds) if we think there's a chance at swaying them - they aren't. TFG once said he could shoot someone in Times Square and wouldn't lose a vote. He's right, for those in his base. Those are the people I'm referring to.
All said, it doesn't alter one single bit the fact that Biden is old. That doesn't change my mind or my vote. I wish the hell he wasn't running, but I still support him and still counter any conversations I have when I bring that up with TFG's mental missteps and then pile on the actual problems TFG presents to the continuation of democracy and threats to the world and peace. I'm not willing to pretend and deny Biden's age as a factor, because it is. I'm going to acknowledge it head on and confront it, not bury my head in the sand and wish it away. That's the basis of what we're saying the other side does. I refuse to do that.
Thanks, Mike. I appreciate sharing our perspectives -much to consider!
Also, we need to non-stop rail on "Trump will take your freedom away (bodily autonomy), Trump will take your social security away, Trump will take your health insurance away, Trump is a rapist, Trump is a Loser,' etc., NON-Stop...and quit on the "Biden is old" rant -as that is only playing into their game. They stirred up the age rant and this country took their bait.
p.s. I was raised in an extremist religious cult. It was a tithing business, corrupt, violent, and entirely insane. When I was about 13 years old, with my ear to a wall, I heard my dad tell the minister, "It is as plain as the egg on your face!" It was truly stunning to me and that was it for 'The Church' (except for the trauma that lives on). We were out of it. What happened, for my dad, is that he finally just saw that it was all bullshit!
Trump is taking the GOP off a cliff. Let's help him do it. MAGA is imploding. Cults are a form of slavery. Cults are not cool. We need to get this message out and hopefully some will get free. Many will die enslaved. The reality is dark. There is no magic answer. Fight for freedom and truth. It matters.
Can’t be crooked and senile at the same time. Can you?
Actually yes , Trump is that !