I can't handle listening to Trump, but I did read the fact checking afterwards. On statement was listed as being true. One. This is why I won't, don't, and can't listen to this man. Are his lips moving? Then he's lying.
I am bewildered that anybody would find a Rep Green's shaking his gain "cringey." We're all going to get old and we may need a cane at some point - maybe that's what's cringy for some people? I admire Green for speaking out. It's pathetic that, with few exceptions, the only thing Democrats did was to wear pink clothing and hold up paddles like they were at an auction. It is shocking the 10 of Green's fellow Representatives joined in censoring him. This anemic display from Dems is the clearest sign I've seen lately that this country is in very grave trouble
I don’t see ANYTHING happening from the lazy Democrats in Congress. They’re not even helping us keep our hopes alive… well, with the exception of a few who are brave enough to be verbal about what’s going on. As a group - they’re now worthless to me.
What’s even more disturbing and perplexing is the quietness of my state’s (WI) Supreme Court race coming up in a few weeks‼️ What the heck is going on???
I hope no one has overlooked how doggedly Tr-mp is practicing his “fingerless fist salute” — his version of “Hail Tritler.”
Soon, this will be the mandated greeting when meeting someone. It will be the replacement signal when pledging allegiance and/or saluting the flag. It will signify the bending of the knee to the sovereign king.
Whether you liked it or not, others would argue, that after the most egregious lies a Democratic party official should have refuted it by stating first of all the correct statement (to avoid the hootin’ and hollerin’ of Reps Green And Boebert during Biden’s speech and no substance being claimed) and then waited to see if they would also be escorted out. It should have been done until, either the “speech” was annotated or the Democrats were all escorted out. Point made to thinking people, nonetheless.
IMO, it was a mistake for Slotkin to invoke Reagan. The absolute last thing the Dems should be doing is praising the man who set the U.S. on the road to Agent Orange. There is NOTHING to admire about Ronnie Raygun, and the Dems keep shooting themselves in the foot by trying to out-right-wing the right-wingers.
Absolutely right: this was a bad week to stop sniffing glue! Thanks for another insightful piece. I am especially grateful that you shared Lech Walesa’s letter. I was coming of age when this visionary man came to power. He was a hero of the free world, and remains a voice we should listen to.
Regarding the response of the Democrats, I am becoming increasingly confused. They are perpetually criticized for having an ineffective response, but every pundit I read or listen to has different - often opposing - ideas. “Make noise, protest loudly, even if you get dragged out of meetings or events. Act with decorum and decency, because protesting makes you look like lunatics. Don’t act with decorum because you appear weak. Do nothing, just wait for the regime to implode, then step in and rescue the country. Don’t just sit there and do nothing while our national is in peril!” I would love a bit of wisdom on this issue.
The mixed messages re Dem responses is exactly why the Dems are so ineffectual. They need to get a grip, decide they're going to take a stand, and stop backing down. Be LOUD. Stop being polite and following decorum. Continually being good boys and girls is bringing wet noodles to machine gun fights.
Tom Nichols actually responded to my reply on BlueSky last night when I said I wasn’t watching the shit show to give Trump those so coveted ratings. Of course Tom said that there wasn’t tv ratings on a SOTU speech but there really is and someone said only if you have a Nielsen box which is also a lie cause streaming services keep those numbers too. I tried to catch Maddow fact check and excoriate but I waited too long. I had to take some time away from my emails for my self care. But I’m back reading now so look out for the snark of a fun sized person who has an intolerance for bullshit.
I can't handle listening to Trump, but I did read the fact checking afterwards. On statement was listed as being true. One. This is why I won't, don't, and can't listen to this man. Are his lips moving? Then he's lying.
*ONE....
Fabulous thorough insights. Keep it going Charlie
AND MORE DOGS. PLEASE.
I am bewildered that anybody would find a Rep Green's shaking his gain "cringey." We're all going to get old and we may need a cane at some point - maybe that's what's cringy for some people? I admire Green for speaking out. It's pathetic that, with few exceptions, the only thing Democrats did was to wear pink clothing and hold up paddles like they were at an auction. It is shocking the 10 of Green's fellow Representatives joined in censoring him. This anemic display from Dems is the clearest sign I've seen lately that this country is in very grave trouble
If Al Green had caned Vance, I'd have cheered.
I don’t see ANYTHING happening from the lazy Democrats in Congress. They’re not even helping us keep our hopes alive… well, with the exception of a few who are brave enough to be verbal about what’s going on. As a group - they’re now worthless to me.
What’s even more disturbing and perplexing is the quietness of my state’s (WI) Supreme Court race coming up in a few weeks‼️ What the heck is going on???
I hope no one has overlooked how doggedly Tr-mp is practicing his “fingerless fist salute” — his version of “Hail Tritler.”
Soon, this will be the mandated greeting when meeting someone. It will be the replacement signal when pledging allegiance and/or saluting the flag. It will signify the bending of the knee to the sovereign king.
Wow Lech Walesa packs a punch!
PS I'm adding Rogation Days to Old School Lenten Fasting; one main meal a day + two small with Meatless Wed, Fri & Sat. Holier than thou much?
The context for current events…
The context for the “change” in 🇺🇸 politics and now (day by day) governing is “hostile takeover “ by 🇷🇺.
🇺🇸 is fast becoming Putin’s version of itself.
10 years of “calling it out” has failed. The media has been weaponized and used by 🇷🇺.
POTUS is 🇺🇸’s Yeltsin.
What we’re watching is the land of the free and the home of the brave losing the “cold “ war. 🇷🇺🤷🏻♀️🇷🇺 #justsayin #kgb #mullerreport
Whether you liked it or not, others would argue, that after the most egregious lies a Democratic party official should have refuted it by stating first of all the correct statement (to avoid the hootin’ and hollerin’ of Reps Green And Boebert during Biden’s speech and no substance being claimed) and then waited to see if they would also be escorted out. It should have been done until, either the “speech” was annotated or the Democrats were all escorted out. Point made to thinking people, nonetheless.
An episode of Trump’s new sci-fi series - Trump’s Imaginary World 2.0
Hey got to say it’s nice seeing photos of your dogs. I was a big fan of Pete.
Thanks for column. I’m sorry we were all subjected to that speech. It managed to be both disgusting AND boring. Ugh.
Thanks also for Lech Walesa’s letter—an inspiration for all of us trying to maintain the good parts of ‘what it means to be an American.
I found Trudeau’s press conference yesterday worth a listen (embedded here, where I compared it with Trump’s speech: https://www.trackingproject2025.com/p/more-tariffs-and-we-are-just-getting), and today, Macron’s call to arms in Europe also gives me hope for the survival of liberalism.
Elisa Slotkin was on point
IMO, it was a mistake for Slotkin to invoke Reagan. The absolute last thing the Dems should be doing is praising the man who set the U.S. on the road to Agent Orange. There is NOTHING to admire about Ronnie Raygun, and the Dems keep shooting themselves in the foot by trying to out-right-wing the right-wingers.
Absolutely right: this was a bad week to stop sniffing glue! Thanks for another insightful piece. I am especially grateful that you shared Lech Walesa’s letter. I was coming of age when this visionary man came to power. He was a hero of the free world, and remains a voice we should listen to.
Regarding the response of the Democrats, I am becoming increasingly confused. They are perpetually criticized for having an ineffective response, but every pundit I read or listen to has different - often opposing - ideas. “Make noise, protest loudly, even if you get dragged out of meetings or events. Act with decorum and decency, because protesting makes you look like lunatics. Don’t act with decorum because you appear weak. Do nothing, just wait for the regime to implode, then step in and rescue the country. Don’t just sit there and do nothing while our national is in peril!” I would love a bit of wisdom on this issue.
The mixed messages re Dem responses is exactly why the Dems are so ineffectual. They need to get a grip, decide they're going to take a stand, and stop backing down. Be LOUD. Stop being polite and following decorum. Continually being good boys and girls is bringing wet noodles to machine gun fights.
Tom Nichols actually responded to my reply on BlueSky last night when I said I wasn’t watching the shit show to give Trump those so coveted ratings. Of course Tom said that there wasn’t tv ratings on a SOTU speech but there really is and someone said only if you have a Nielsen box which is also a lie cause streaming services keep those numbers too. I tried to catch Maddow fact check and excoriate but I waited too long. I had to take some time away from my emails for my self care. But I’m back reading now so look out for the snark of a fun sized person who has an intolerance for bullshit.