Thank you for putting it on the line and marching actual miles because the house is on fire. When you quote Douglass, "You have no right to enjoy a child's share in the labor of your fathers unless your children are to be blest by your labors," you issue the challenge to us all: protect the inheritance or lose it.
The rage is righteous: corrupt DOJ jailing truth-tellers while freeing seditionists. But you don't just scream, you ACT.
The future isn't written. They want you paralyzed. Keep marching. Some of us will never kneel.
As I learned long ago, an enlightened mentor such as Thoreau is of more value than all the solipsism generated by feckless liars in high places. Pride does, without fail, come before the fall. Walking softly actually is the 'big stick' TR refers to. Wherever we are at any time is THE time to walk softly.
Steve, you need to make a shirt & yard sign that says what you stated in this post. "My patriotism requires me to dissent". I would buy such a shirt &/or yard sign should you choose to make it. Thanks for all your efforts. God speed in your march. I clothe all of you marching in a robe of light.
On this snowy Vermont morning, though not physically present, my spirit is marching step by step along side all of you. Stay fed and watered and pace yourselves.
The first thing to understand is that scientists debate whether sociopaths are born that way or if their traits result from life experiences that influence their development. This discussion is framed in terms of nature or inheritance rather than maturation or life experiences.
My professional experience with sociopaths is that they have an internal mechanism that generates their condition, and they never really seek assistance with their condition. The few that I worked with came under duress from their marriage partners, who gave them an ultimatum: either go for help or leave the marriage.
By every definition, Trump is a sociopath. The definition of a sociopath, as stated in the psychiatric manual (the DSM-5-TR), is someone who has the following personality traits.
1.) They exhibit a chronic pattern of disregarding the rights, feelings, and safety of others
2.) Key symptoms include extreme manipulation, lack of remorse, impulsivity, and deceitfulness
3.) Behaviors often involve breaking social norms, violence, and irresponsible actions, sometimes covered by superficial charm
4.) Prone to violent outbursts, fights, and dangerous, risky behavior without regard for safety.
5.) Masking: Sociopaths may act charming to hide their true nature and facilitate manipulation.
6.) They tend to blame others for their own failures and often target specific individuals for mistreatment,
Besides being a sociopath, Trump has delusions of grandeur or a desire to be a part of an exclusive group of men; he also has a cleanness fetish, an eating disorder, and many forms of extreme prejudices, and an extreme misuse of women.
I have been told that the American Psychiatric Association states that they cannot make a diagnosis until they have done a psychiatric examination. As a psychologist, I have always questioned a psychiatric evaluation that lasts from 90 minutes to 6 hours. No test is performed; they must evaluate the subject's behavior and make a diagnostic classification. Now compare that with our daily observation of Trump for 6 years, and which do you think is more reliable?
We have a sociopathic lying man at the head of our government, and we have a Congress that has supported everything about this disturbed man, and we have governors who are wimps, and the question is, what are you ready to do about it?
Indeed, the question that needs an answer is "what are (we) ready to do about it?"
That SCOTUS decisions, Republican Congressional compliance, and the support of far too many Americans gave sociopathic Trump the power he has will be to the everlasting shame of America and undoing the harm already done will take a massive endeavor.
Thank you, Steve! You give us courage and strength!! We SHALL overcome! We MUST and we WILL. We appreciate your leadership, decency and determination!!! Elaine
As an eighteen year old, I celebrated the Fourth on the Banks of the Charles River. At the back of a vast crowd, the excitement grew when Arthur Fiedler raised the baton to lead the 1812 Overture. At the end the howitzers blazed and the fireworks dazzled. It is unforgettable.
Fifty years later, the Fourth looms tall and wide, fraught with doubt and uncertainty. The march to freedom has wound its way to this moment. There have been stumbles along the way. Americans can take comfort in that after every stumble we get up and keep marching. It is who we want to be.
Thank you Steve for all you have done and will continue to do going forward against the current fascist regime we fight against together. Best of luck.
Steve, I am grateful for your courage and leadership and patriotism and inspirational oratory every single day. I never miss one edition of the Warning either in video or print.
Iām here with you. Very happy to be marching today.
Brava Mrs. H. We are with you in spirit.
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Thank you for all you have done and will do.
Steve-
Thank you for putting it on the line and marching actual miles because the house is on fire. When you quote Douglass, "You have no right to enjoy a child's share in the labor of your fathers unless your children are to be blest by your labors," you issue the challenge to us all: protect the inheritance or lose it.
The rage is righteous: corrupt DOJ jailing truth-tellers while freeing seditionists. But you don't just scream, you ACT.
The future isn't written. They want you paralyzed. Keep marching. Some of us will never kneel.
Here is a protest anthem I wrote for your marching. https://on.soundcloud.com/YxRlAxdQMEnwxGh0Dy
Mika-
What a powerful and beautiful anthem!!!!
Thank you very much
Well said, these pedophiles need to be brought to justice. Its infuriating!
A government that deliberately enacts injustice, and persists in it, will at length become the laughingstock of the world.
ā Henry David Thoreau
As I learned long ago, an enlightened mentor such as Thoreau is of more value than all the solipsism generated by feckless liars in high places. Pride does, without fail, come before the fall. Walking softly actually is the 'big stick' TR refers to. Wherever we are at any time is THE time to walk softly.
well, good old HDT. He got that right. For me itās rueful laughter, one of those laugh or youāll cry laughters.
Steve, you need to make a shirt & yard sign that says what you stated in this post. "My patriotism requires me to dissent". I would buy such a shirt &/or yard sign should you choose to make it. Thanks for all your efforts. God speed in your march. I clothe all of you marching in a robe of light.
On this snowy Vermont morning, though not physically present, my spirit is marching step by step along side all of you. Stay fed and watered and pace yourselves.
UNDERSTAND A SOCIOPATH, UNDERSTAND TRUMP
The first thing to understand is that scientists debate whether sociopaths are born that way or if their traits result from life experiences that influence their development. This discussion is framed in terms of nature or inheritance rather than maturation or life experiences.
My professional experience with sociopaths is that they have an internal mechanism that generates their condition, and they never really seek assistance with their condition. The few that I worked with came under duress from their marriage partners, who gave them an ultimatum: either go for help or leave the marriage.
By every definition, Trump is a sociopath. The definition of a sociopath, as stated in the psychiatric manual (the DSM-5-TR), is someone who has the following personality traits.
1.) They exhibit a chronic pattern of disregarding the rights, feelings, and safety of others
2.) Key symptoms include extreme manipulation, lack of remorse, impulsivity, and deceitfulness
3.) Behaviors often involve breaking social norms, violence, and irresponsible actions, sometimes covered by superficial charm
4.) Prone to violent outbursts, fights, and dangerous, risky behavior without regard for safety.
5.) Masking: Sociopaths may act charming to hide their true nature and facilitate manipulation.
6.) They tend to blame others for their own failures and often target specific individuals for mistreatment,
Besides being a sociopath, Trump has delusions of grandeur or a desire to be a part of an exclusive group of men; he also has a cleanness fetish, an eating disorder, and many forms of extreme prejudices, and an extreme misuse of women.
I have been told that the American Psychiatric Association states that they cannot make a diagnosis until they have done a psychiatric examination. As a psychologist, I have always questioned a psychiatric evaluation that lasts from 90 minutes to 6 hours. No test is performed; they must evaluate the subject's behavior and make a diagnostic classification. Now compare that with our daily observation of Trump for 6 years, and which do you think is more reliable?
We have a sociopathic lying man at the head of our government, and we have a Congress that has supported everything about this disturbed man, and we have governors who are wimps, and the question is, what are you ready to do about it?
Indeed, the question that needs an answer is "what are (we) ready to do about it?"
That SCOTUS decisions, Republican Congressional compliance, and the support of far too many Americans gave sociopathic Trump the power he has will be to the everlasting shame of America and undoing the harm already done will take a massive endeavor.
We here in California are with you in spirit. Ever forward!
Thank you, Steve! You give us courage and strength!! We SHALL overcome! We MUST and we WILL. We appreciate your leadership, decency and determination!!! Elaine
As an eighteen year old, I celebrated the Fourth on the Banks of the Charles River. At the back of a vast crowd, the excitement grew when Arthur Fiedler raised the baton to lead the 1812 Overture. At the end the howitzers blazed and the fireworks dazzled. It is unforgettable.
Fifty years later, the Fourth looms tall and wide, fraught with doubt and uncertainty. The march to freedom has wound its way to this moment. There have been stumbles along the way. Americans can take comfort in that after every stumble we get up and keep marching. It is who we want to be.
I wish that on July 4, we could ALL march from all across America to the WH where we could then dump as much tea possible on the steps there....
Thank you Steve for all you have done and will continue to do going forward against the current fascist regime we fight against together. Best of luck.
Steve, We are so proud of you! Wish I could be there walking with you. Good luck -- stay hydrated and enjoy the experience. All the best!
Steve, I am grateful for your courage and leadership and patriotism and inspirational oratory every single day. I never miss one edition of the Warning either in video or print.
Thank you Steve. Douglass is smiling down on you.
āAct, act in the living presentā¦ā we must America we must
I adore Steve Schmidt, he is intelligent, and kind. I can see why Sen McCain had you as his campaign manager. Wish I could march with you, Steve