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Brian Ross's avatar

Tariffs, in the way that they’re being used by the people far smarter than Trump, are more of a WMD in the economic war to eliminate the most vulnerable, all over the globe. The “end game” is finding yet more ways to push the most economically vulnerable over the edge. Just as working Americans were getting their first taste of wage improvement, and quality of living, in a remarkably vibrant economy, post-COVID? The Funders have Trump smack that prosperity down. Two thoughts:

https://demodirge.substack.com/p/republicans-defy-you-die-but-why?r=9gmmo

https://demodirge.substack.com/p/tariffs-as-class-warfare-social-weapon?r=9gmmo

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Gerie's avatar

Oh, Charlie! I adore Michael Luttig! I'm older than he is, but I especially love to listen to him speak - he exudes a kind and wise grandfatherly aura. I hear his voice in my head as I read his comment to you - eloquent, as always. And well-deserved! And then Pete!!! Thank you for being such a loving Dad to him and his brothers. I think you and JF must love dogs as much as I do!

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Frank Moore's avatar

I wish Judge Luttig would run for office. We desperately need his leadership.

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Martin Erb's avatar

<3 Pete

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ReneeUpNorth's avatar

Congratulations on the well deserved recognition from Judge Luttig. I will admit I hadn’t read much about him prior to the January 6 committee hearings but he showed he is clearly a man of honor and integrity. We should be so lucky to have all of our judges be that way.

As for the dog pics, all I can say is….Pete(!) 🥹

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Marvin J Ramirez ❌👑's avatar

I really love this particular news letter, Mr. Sykes. You absolutely hit it out of the park!

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Barbara larson's avatar

Bravo, Judge Luttig, and to you , Charlie, for sharing his comments and drawing attention to his excellent, historical assessment in The Atlantic! Judge Luttig’s accurate assessment, coming from his legal mind,

helps us to understand and to clarify how illegal and unconstitutional the Trump regime EOs and actions are as the cowardly main stream media continues to normalize these same orders and decrees! Confusing the public and not carrying out their journalist duty of truth telling, main stream media is complicit. Thank you, Judge Luttig and Charlie, for the forum of truth telling and the legal perspective in telling the truth about these illegal Trump edicts!!

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Suzanne Liddle's avatar

Charlie, Congratulations on the note you received from Judge Luttig! Well deserved. And I loved your gracious response to him as well. But most of all, I must say I was very affected by the beautiful and poignant photo of the very sweet Pete, patiently waiting for you to walk him down the steps. It brought tears to my eyes. My own best buddy Max left me recently, just short of 14 years of age. I'm so glad that, as you have told us, Pete was happy until the end. Obviously thanks to the love and care provided him by you and your wife.

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Linda Oliver's avatar

Wow, you got a “thank you” from Michael Luttig! I thank both of you, as a Democrat, for being so steadfast is support of democracy, and for being reminders that the current occupier of the Oval Office is not a conservative but a self-obsessed Trumplican whose warped character has deformed half the country. We grew past Joe McCarthy, we will grow past this monstrosity.

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Phil's avatar

Charlie,

I second your reply to judge Luttig. He’s been my North Star (as well as you) in navigating this dangerous moment in history.

Just think how different things would have been if the younger Bush had chosen judge Luttig for the Supreme Court instead of Alito.

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Georgette Hettiger's avatar

I miss all the pictures of Pete. 💙

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Lewis Grotelueschen's avatar

Judge Luttig's latest in The Atlantic strikes me as the perfect piece to send to your Republican Senator/Rep to show them the destruction they are complicit in.

https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2025/05/law-america-trump-constitution/682793/

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Patricia Anne Boone's avatar

Pete is just precious!! I have an older dog and she’s one of my BFF’S. I’m sorry. I didn’t know that he died. Sending prayers to you.

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Donald Cunningham's avatar

Charlie,

I believe our band of democracy warriors is getting bigger everyday. My grandmother used to make us take castor oil each day. I hated that stuff. But she said, "yes, it tastes awful but you will be healthier in the long run". Trump is our castor oil, it's taste bad right now, but our democracy will be healthier in the long run. We've been spoiled and taken it for granted. But now we know we have to fight for it everyday. This is a lesson we must pass on to the succeeding generations so they don't forget like we have. Thanks for all you do.

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Deb Chrystal's avatar

History will not look kindly on 47’s regime

I remember when my husband put textured glow in the dark edges on the basement steps do Beau had an easier time navigating the steps..,

We do love our fur children

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Molly Kennedy's avatar

So glad to have your podcasts. Real journalistic integrity is rare now. Trump has gotten a free pass for too long. Lost any respect for Jake Tapper and is dis book on lBiden. Yes Biden was aging and r but he did a great job restoring American and worked tirelessly and selfishly to straighten the mess created by DJT.

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