Wouldn't it be fantastic if the venal targets of Steve's masterfully eloquent take-downs could be made to recite the various charges he brings against them in these columns? Not for their humiliation (deserved), but for their soul's enlightenment and liberation (undeserved, but Divine Grace is Divine Grace).
Maybe, at the God-appointed time when they leave their bodies and experience the profound "life review" (see all the typical NDE accounts), Steve's words will flash forth in full comprehension for their twisted, stunted souls and the enlightenment will dawn in their consciousness! One can hope and pray....
Timothy, what a brilliant thought! Some might think about what he's written. Others might, just might??, have an experience where they could see themselves as they truly are. As always, you put the highest, kindest spin on things. (Thought about you many times yesterday. I hope that you are continuing to have the ability to feel joy.)
Kathy, i so appreciate your supportive, healing energy! And yes, it's been just over a month since my Laura passed on to the vaster, subtler realm, but on this Valentine's Day i'm feeling utterly filled with her/our undying LOVE.
Timothy, I know that Love can change lives. Love can Heal. Love is eternal. Your love for Laura and the love you shared with each other, and for all of Life is far reaching. I have begun to understand what 'engaged spirituality' is, and you have helped me along this path (I have a ways to go!) You have touched my heart. With Gratitude, Love and Blessings for today and always. Lisa
I believe the Jan 6 committee found that Trump said he knew he lost. And that every atty around him told him he lost. He didn't and doesn't believe he won. He is just a sore loser and knows how to press any grievance into donor money. He has a charlatan's charlatan.
I wish people who say, about anything, but, he/she/they really believed it, would get over that rationalization crap. Hell, Hitler really believed the world would be better if all the Jews were killed. Hell, some of those insurrectionists who defecated and urinated on the Capitol floor really believed the election was stolen. Since when does wrong belief count for crap?
Well, maybe little children. Like really little children.
Hollow Haley. Folks watched the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol criminal fiasco and know they saw or experienced criminal offenses, in real time, that should never have occurred regardless of what orange guy wanted. We also know malignant narcissus sociopaths believe their own lies. Haley knows better. We all do.
When Haley was governor of South Carolina I, as a democrat, was pretty impressed with her. Guess what? It’s been downhill ever since and gets worse every day. Once again Steve, thank you for your insight!! And you have a great way of sharing that insight!!
It's so beautiful in Spring. I'm originally from Ann Arbor and had THE absolute best childhood anyone could have, living in that magical place. Moving to the South (NC) just after my 10th birthday in 1963 -- still in the midst of segregation, months before JFK's assassination -- was truly traumatic. What part of Michigan do you live in (if it's OK to ask)?
Haley is a dried husk of nothingness, so diaphenously tenuous but for her lingering stench of musty costumery, under which is found entirely nothing, as, without someone else's story, she does not exist.
Haley is an empty dress, for sure. She will not ever be President. If she believes that Trump actually believes something she cannot be smart enough to be President. Defending Trump is the tell. Tragic.
"She had that part wrong. A few weeks later, Trump stood before a crowd of thousands of MAGA supporters and urged them to march on the Capitol: “We must stop the steal…”
I listened and watched your video, I read your text..I got as far as the paragraph above of Tim Alberta's piece before I had to stop..I stopped to preserve a chunk of my life I did not want to squander reading about the failures of another treasonous coward, Nikki Haley..A chunk of my life never to get back..She's another piece of shit power hungry hater of our country, Constitution and its people..Just like 99.999% of the GOP, in and out of Congress...You had a 50/50 chance of calling the Speaker of the House..I knew that going in..that did not go your way..But this, this I believe you have..She will never be president..
Between your piece here and Stuart Steven's piece in the NYT, Nimrata Randhawa is having a very bad week. I do agree with those who think she is just posing, hoping for a VP nod. Whatever the case, her groveling before Trump and her lack of integrity are fairly obvious to anyone with reasonable cognitive skills. The knuckle draggers will still go with Putin's Bitch.
Well, Tim Mcvey, Believed he was doing the right thing, the Westboro Baptist church Believes it is doing the right thing, white “Christian” nationalist believe they are doing the right thing, so just believing in the face of contrary facts makes law breaking ok. Yah that is who I want for President.
Putin believes in what he is doing so all is okie dokie!!
There isn’t one person with an R next to their name with character, intelligence and isn’t a racist! Proof: THEY WOULD HAVE RESIGNED FROM THE PARTY 7 YEARS AGO
Another powerful piece. Having lived in SC while Haley was governor, I found her to be smarmingly insincere -- like one of the "nice" cheerleaders, wanting everyone to like her. During the week following the Mother Emmanuel massacre, I found myself detesting the woman. She showed no courage, no caring, no love during one of the worst times. She couldn't decide for herself what to do about the Confederate flag standing outside of the SC Statehouse. She spent at least 3-1/2 WEEKS "consulting" with the most conservative of her fellow-Republican lawmakers about what to do. As the Democrats -- black and white -- grew ever more restive, then angry -- she finally decided that it was "the right thing to do"... Here's what she said about her "decision" in a 2019 interview with Glenn Beck:
"Nikki Haley on Friday defended an interview in which she said people in South Carolina equated the Confederate flag with 'service and sacrifice and heritage' (!!!!! yes, really) before the Charleston church shooter 'hijacked' it." On her orders, the flag was given pride of place in the South Carolina Museum. Gag.
Quotes by Rosa Parks, a woman of Integrity, Courage and Character:
“You must never be fearful about what you are doing when it is right.”
“Differences of race, nationality or religion should not be used to deny any human being citizenship rights or privileges.”
“I believe we are here on the planet Earth to live grow up and do what we can to make this world a better place for all people to enjoy freedom.”
Nikki Haley does NOT have the Integrity, Courage or Character that we need in our leaders.
Thank you Steve Schmidt, home-run hitter: Keep on swinging!
Along this line, Lisa, there's an excellent critical compilation by Julia Conley about Nikki Haley at CommonDreams - https://www.commondreams.org/news/nikki-haley-moderate
Nikki Haley 'No Moderate,' Progressives Warn as Far-Right Republican Runs for President
Thank You, Timothy, for linking us to this important article about Nikki Haley.
As Celeste put it, "Haley ain't it." She seems to be a comet in outer space:)
LOL!!
Right On!! Thanks.
Janet R your horseshit reference made me LOL..keep writing
Thanks, :) Marsha
I'm so glad you have horses and donkeys in your immediate world. They are sane. Haley must have a herd of bulls in her surroundings? SO much B.S.!
I don't mean to insult the bulls, though.
LOL!!!!!
It would be tremendous to have a "Rosa" on the ballot, don't you think?
Haley ain't it.
Wow, that must have been incredible! Nikki Haley doesn't hold a candle to the Courage, Integrity and Character of Rosa Parks -and she never will.
Wouldn't it be fantastic if the venal targets of Steve's masterfully eloquent take-downs could be made to recite the various charges he brings against them in these columns? Not for their humiliation (deserved), but for their soul's enlightenment and liberation (undeserved, but Divine Grace is Divine Grace).
Maybe, at the God-appointed time when they leave their bodies and experience the profound "life review" (see all the typical NDE accounts), Steve's words will flash forth in full comprehension for their twisted, stunted souls and the enlightenment will dawn in their consciousness! One can hope and pray....
They would be far removed from their physical bodies before they would glean even a hint of understanding
Timothy, what a brilliant thought! Some might think about what he's written. Others might, just might??, have an experience where they could see themselves as they truly are. As always, you put the highest, kindest spin on things. (Thought about you many times yesterday. I hope that you are continuing to have the ability to feel joy.)
Kathy, i so appreciate your supportive, healing energy! And yes, it's been just over a month since my Laura passed on to the vaster, subtler realm, but on this Valentine's Day i'm feeling utterly filled with her/our undying LOVE.
Timothy, I know that Love can change lives. Love can Heal. Love is eternal. Your love for Laura and the love you shared with each other, and for all of Life is far reaching. I have begun to understand what 'engaged spirituality' is, and you have helped me along this path (I have a ways to go!) You have touched my heart. With Gratitude, Love and Blessings for today and always. Lisa
Lisa,, thank you for these words in great honoring of LOVE!
Laura’s soul will never leave you as long as you continue to love her and hold her in your heart.
Thank you, Barbara.
I am so very glad to hear it. <3
Timothy what a beautiful soul you are
You blessed my day and my heart is filled with genuine gratitude for you
Thank goodness for your writing 🌹
Bowing to your kindness!
I believe the Jan 6 committee found that Trump said he knew he lost. And that every atty around him told him he lost. He didn't and doesn't believe he won. He is just a sore loser and knows how to press any grievance into donor money. He has a charlatan's charlatan.
I wish people who say, about anything, but, he/she/they really believed it, would get over that rationalization crap. Hell, Hitler really believed the world would be better if all the Jews were killed. Hell, some of those insurrectionists who defecated and urinated on the Capitol floor really believed the election was stolen. Since when does wrong belief count for crap?
Well, maybe little children. Like really little children.
Well said. Quit making excuses for bad behavior.
Hollow Haley. Folks watched the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol criminal fiasco and know they saw or experienced criminal offenses, in real time, that should never have occurred regardless of what orange guy wanted. We also know malignant narcissus sociopaths believe their own lies. Haley knows better. We all do.
"Hollow Haley". I like that.
Oh my goodness, Steve! This is your strongest piece yet. I am so grateful to be part of this community!
When Haley was governor of South Carolina I, as a democrat, was pretty impressed with her. Guess what? It’s been downhill ever since and gets worse every day. Once again Steve, thank you for your insight!! And you have a great way of sharing that insight!!
Really? Did you live in SC? (I live in Charleston and am a Democrat and never liked Haley -- most especially after the Mother Emmanuel massacre.)
No - live in Michigan. Best friend retired to Charleston. Love visiting.
It's so beautiful in Spring. I'm originally from Ann Arbor and had THE absolute best childhood anyone could have, living in that magical place. Moving to the South (NC) just after my 10th birthday in 1963 -- still in the midst of segregation, months before JFK's assassination -- was truly traumatic. What part of Michigan do you live in (if it's OK to ask)?
Haley is a dried husk of nothingness, so diaphenously tenuous but for her lingering stench of musty costumery, under which is found entirely nothing, as, without someone else's story, she does not exist.
Very nice! (Maybe Steve could borrow a few of your words, to add to his masterpiece?)
Haley is an empty dress, for sure. She will not ever be President. If she believes that Trump actually believes something she cannot be smart enough to be President. Defending Trump is the tell. Tragic.
"She had that part wrong. A few weeks later, Trump stood before a crowd of thousands of MAGA supporters and urged them to march on the Capitol: “We must stop the steal…”
I listened and watched your video, I read your text..I got as far as the paragraph above of Tim Alberta's piece before I had to stop..I stopped to preserve a chunk of my life I did not want to squander reading about the failures of another treasonous coward, Nikki Haley..A chunk of my life never to get back..She's another piece of shit power hungry hater of our country, Constitution and its people..Just like 99.999% of the GOP, in and out of Congress...You had a 50/50 chance of calling the Speaker of the House..I knew that going in..that did not go your way..But this, this I believe you have..She will never be president..
Between your piece here and Stuart Steven's piece in the NYT, Nimrata Randhawa is having a very bad week. I do agree with those who think she is just posing, hoping for a VP nod. Whatever the case, her groveling before Trump and her lack of integrity are fairly obvious to anyone with reasonable cognitive skills. The knuckle draggers will still go with Putin's Bitch.
Well, Tim Mcvey, Believed he was doing the right thing, the Westboro Baptist church Believes it is doing the right thing, white “Christian” nationalist believe they are doing the right thing, so just believing in the face of contrary facts makes law breaking ok. Yah that is who I want for President.
Putin believes in what he is doing so all is okie dokie!!
And, of course, all of her "I believe that he believed" is just a bunch of rationalizing BS. She has zero character.
Poor Donny believed he was doing the right thing, just okie dokie! This is total idiocy!!
And that she is, Lisa, that she is. An idiot.
Spectacular writing. Precise. She only appeals to tRump cultists and they have tRump, so she’s irrelevant to everyone
One of your best! Thank you so much.
There isn’t one person with an R next to their name with character, intelligence and isn’t a racist! Proof: THEY WOULD HAVE RESIGNED FROM THE PARTY 7 YEARS AGO
Another powerful piece. Having lived in SC while Haley was governor, I found her to be smarmingly insincere -- like one of the "nice" cheerleaders, wanting everyone to like her. During the week following the Mother Emmanuel massacre, I found myself detesting the woman. She showed no courage, no caring, no love during one of the worst times. She couldn't decide for herself what to do about the Confederate flag standing outside of the SC Statehouse. She spent at least 3-1/2 WEEKS "consulting" with the most conservative of her fellow-Republican lawmakers about what to do. As the Democrats -- black and white -- grew ever more restive, then angry -- she finally decided that it was "the right thing to do"... Here's what she said about her "decision" in a 2019 interview with Glenn Beck:
"Nikki Haley on Friday defended an interview in which she said people in South Carolina equated the Confederate flag with 'service and sacrifice and heritage' (!!!!! yes, really) before the Charleston church shooter 'hijacked' it." On her orders, the flag was given pride of place in the South Carolina Museum. Gag.
This is so pathetic:( And she thinks she could lead our country?! God help us all!