Charlie - I have missed you! So glad you are back in the saddle at this critical time. I teach business ethics on the college level and am aghast at Trump's removing every ethical guard rail in the government. All that you mention here and also the gutting of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau are an abomination.
Question: After watching Musk at the news conference yesterday, can you imagine ANY CEO of any large corporation hiring him into any responsible position? Would Jamie Dimon hire him to be vice chairman of JPM? Hah! And yet Musk and his little band of tech bros are mucking around in our confidential data and that of the nation. It is an outrage, pure and simple.
As a Canadian I observe that trumpistan and mutually harmful tariffs are provoking a national coalescence in our country. A welcome development in our country’s resistance to the” shit show in a clown car “
Just wanted to say thank you for all you are doing to help us make sense of all of this. It has also been my pleasure to see my other soul supporters, Tom Nichols and David French on with you. Have been reading them for awhile now in The Atlantic, but following your discussions together is a nice feature that very likely will keep me from going crazy. You matter, you are all doing important work that matters. I wish you the strength to continue for all our sakes.
Charlie, based upon my extensive and Sr military experience, this ride has not even begun..... we're not even through his first 30 days. Think being at the amusement park waiting in line for the ride... think when Trump first tells the Supremes to .. "F Off".... or when the weather warms after May and serious protests begin..... Trump orders the military to intervene and Kent State II occurs because Marl Esper or Mattis are not there.... Just Pistol Pete... That's when this ride starts.......
Contact your friends in purple or red states and urge them to reach out to their Senators. Some GOP Senators might be swayed if enough people speak out.
RFK Jr’s confirmation hearing to lead the Federal health agencies is coming soon. It’s not just his anti-vax stance, but he has no science background. During his hearing, he showed that he didn’t even have a basic understanding of the CDC, FDA, Medicare, or Medicaid. It was embarrassing.
Call your Senators, even Democrats! We cannot be sure that our Democratic Senators will vote against these reckless nominees. Some elected Democrats are caving already. You would be shocked if you looked at the list of “Yes” votes for many who have been confirmed. N.J. Senator Cory Booker voted to confirm Scott Bessent to lead Treasury. Bessent promptly gave Elon Musk permission to access Treasury records and payment systems. Thanks, Cory!
Google your Senators’ names to find their phone numbers. Their DC office voice mail boxes may be full, so call their local office. You probably won’t reach a human. When you leave a message, tell them you want a response, and give your phone number or email address. I’ve heard that emailing Congresspeople thru their websites is pointless. (For one thing, you’ll have to choose a category, and “Cabinet Nominees” is not among them.)
Make a separate phone call each time you contact your Congresspeople. Each constituent opinion is noted individually and tallied. Our Senators want to be re-elected, so your opinion matters.
Soon you’ll be calling to speak against Kash Patel, who would be terrifying as head of the FBI.
BTW, Democracy Forward - https://democracyforward.org/ - is largely responsible for the Trump Administration’s having rescinded the federal spending freeze. Other groups needing our support are Public Citizen - https://www.citizen.org/ - and Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington - https://www.citizensforethics.org/ - These groups are suing the Trump administration virtually every day.
Join me in donating to keep these fearless advocates and lawyers working to save our democracy. Even if you’re too discouraged to read the details, pls. donate if you can afford to.
Thanks, Charlie. A couple of minor corrections: DOJ dropped charges against Eric Adams — not pardoned him. Also, Blagojevitch (did I spell that right?) did not serve his full term, because Trump commuted his sentence during Trump 1.0. I wonder if Bob Menendez is next…
Charlie, I don’t know how you can speak so calmly. I feel like my head is going to explode. How can we survive from this tsunami of insanity for at least four years? I want to drop out from all news media, but can’t quite do it.
Charlie, I have this nightmare that I’m trapped in the asylum and all around me the inmates have taken over. I know we’re not the crazy ones, because you (and perhaps McMurphy) have locked yourself in Nurse Ratched’s office and are doing the play by play over the loudspeaker in the ward. Play on, brother, play on.
Tingle my a$$! Hair is totally on fire. Today has been a 6 alarm fire. Trying my damn-dest(?) to put fire out. I may not be the crazy one, but I’m definitely going crazy trying to keep up and sane. Keep up the good work recording live, it’s appreciated. Love to yours and most of all, the biggies.
Did Trump pardon Eric Adams?
Charlie, thanks for the reminder that we are NOT the crazy ones....and please keep reminding us.
Apologies if I've already written this: ask Ripley said to Ash in "Alien"......."and you let him in". Thanks you idiot magats.
Love seeing and hearing Charlie again! Will there be Doggie appearances? :)
As Ripley said....ugh type too fast when I'm mad!
Charlie - I have missed you! So glad you are back in the saddle at this critical time. I teach business ethics on the college level and am aghast at Trump's removing every ethical guard rail in the government. All that you mention here and also the gutting of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau are an abomination.
Question: After watching Musk at the news conference yesterday, can you imagine ANY CEO of any large corporation hiring him into any responsible position? Would Jamie Dimon hire him to be vice chairman of JPM? Hah! And yet Musk and his little band of tech bros are mucking around in our confidential data and that of the nation. It is an outrage, pure and simple.
Thanks Charlie. Can’t wait for the next update♥️
As a Canadian I observe that trumpistan and mutually harmful tariffs are provoking a national coalescence in our country. A welcome development in our country’s resistance to the” shit show in a clown car “
Great to listen to your “ Normie “ sanity again
Just wanted to say thank you for all you are doing to help us make sense of all of this. It has also been my pleasure to see my other soul supporters, Tom Nichols and David French on with you. Have been reading them for awhile now in The Atlantic, but following your discussions together is a nice feature that very likely will keep me from going crazy. You matter, you are all doing important work that matters. I wish you the strength to continue for all our sakes.
Charlie, based upon my extensive and Sr military experience, this ride has not even begun..... we're not even through his first 30 days. Think being at the amusement park waiting in line for the ride... think when Trump first tells the Supremes to .. "F Off".... or when the weather warms after May and serious protests begin..... Trump orders the military to intervene and Kent State II occurs because Marl Esper or Mattis are not there.... Just Pistol Pete... That's when this ride starts.......
Right on Charlie.... this is huge because he is Immune........
Contact your friends in purple or red states and urge them to reach out to their Senators. Some GOP Senators might be swayed if enough people speak out.
RFK Jr’s confirmation hearing to lead the Federal health agencies is coming soon. It’s not just his anti-vax stance, but he has no science background. During his hearing, he showed that he didn’t even have a basic understanding of the CDC, FDA, Medicare, or Medicaid. It was embarrassing.
Call your Senators, even Democrats! We cannot be sure that our Democratic Senators will vote against these reckless nominees. Some elected Democrats are caving already. You would be shocked if you looked at the list of “Yes” votes for many who have been confirmed. N.J. Senator Cory Booker voted to confirm Scott Bessent to lead Treasury. Bessent promptly gave Elon Musk permission to access Treasury records and payment systems. Thanks, Cory!
Google your Senators’ names to find their phone numbers. Their DC office voice mail boxes may be full, so call their local office. You probably won’t reach a human. When you leave a message, tell them you want a response, and give your phone number or email address. I’ve heard that emailing Congresspeople thru their websites is pointless. (For one thing, you’ll have to choose a category, and “Cabinet Nominees” is not among them.)
Make a separate phone call each time you contact your Congresspeople. Each constituent opinion is noted individually and tallied. Our Senators want to be re-elected, so your opinion matters.
Soon you’ll be calling to speak against Kash Patel, who would be terrifying as head of the FBI.
BTW, Democracy Forward - https://democracyforward.org/ - is largely responsible for the Trump Administration’s having rescinded the federal spending freeze. Other groups needing our support are Public Citizen - https://www.citizen.org/ - and Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington - https://www.citizensforethics.org/ - These groups are suing the Trump administration virtually every day.
Join me in donating to keep these fearless advocates and lawyers working to save our democracy. Even if you’re too discouraged to read the details, pls. donate if you can afford to.
PLEASE RE-STACK THIS!
So glad to see you back having podcasts. You have been missed.
Thanks, Charlie. A couple of minor corrections: DOJ dropped charges against Eric Adams — not pardoned him. Also, Blagojevitch (did I spell that right?) did not serve his full term, because Trump commuted his sentence during Trump 1.0. I wonder if Bob Menendez is next…
DJT does certainly like people convicted or charged with political corruption.
Bob M does have Egyptian contacts...sic
Charlie, I don’t know how you can speak so calmly. I feel like my head is going to explode. How can we survive from this tsunami of insanity for at least four years? I want to drop out from all news media, but can’t quite do it.
Pam, take a Xanax and help yourself heal. I mean it sincerely... Inshallah this show hasn't even started yet... so please maintain your sanity.
Charlie, I have this nightmare that I’m trapped in the asylum and all around me the inmates have taken over. I know we’re not the crazy ones, because you (and perhaps McMurphy) have locked yourself in Nurse Ratched’s office and are doing the play by play over the loudspeaker in the ward. Play on, brother, play on.
I don't think trump 'pardoned' Mayor Adams, he just told the Justice Dept. to drop the case, which they did, as I understand it, 'without prejudice'.
Tingle my a$$! Hair is totally on fire. Today has been a 6 alarm fire. Trying my damn-dest(?) to put fire out. I may not be the crazy one, but I’m definitely going crazy trying to keep up and sane. Keep up the good work recording live, it’s appreciated. Love to yours and most of all, the biggies.