Letters from an American
Heather Cox Richardson's narrated newsletter about the history behind today's politics.
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Just got my annual upcoming renewal notice for these Letters.
I can think of few better investments than paying not just for the analysis but so that it can be shared freely.
Thank you, Professor
That's correct. Better save your money so you afford to eat!
Such a stupid statement from a professor.
Oh, you were bring sarcastic. Sorry!
You are wonderful - thank you for your "presence" during this most existential crisis in my - our - lived history. My wife and I are both very grateful that our parents are not alive to witness it. RAP (a ret. prof.)
I have been reading Heather’s letters since the first Trump presidency. I so appreciate the concise, honest and thoughtful content. It has kept me sane in this insane time. I am grateful.
ditto
Trump's idolation of the period of McKinley's presidency is truly scary. All he sees is the obscene wealth of those at the top. But the reality for the rest of the nation is terrifying. If Trump had lived at that time, he would not have shared in the wealth. He never invented anything, never had a progressive idea. He'd starve with the rest of us. Of course, during that period in our history, his family were scheming how to escape Germany so they didn't have to fight in any wars. Those family values are still intact in his branch. Cowardice, faithless, greedy, full of hate and prejudice, lovers of self.
I agree. This is a president who couldn't turn a profit in a casino. That cornucopia of tacky merch known as the Trump Store is a more accurate measure of the level of his entrepeneurship.
Our raging, abusive daddy seems a bit confused as to who is doing the "raping and plundering."
Hasn't that always been one of his many problems?
I so truly enjoy the analysis and history that I get when I read or listen to Heather Cox Richardson's blog.
Susan Worthen McCombs
Thank you, Professor. Again, a succinct summary and clear view of where we are and where we are likely heading.
DJT is crazy...
I remember when DT stood for delirium tremors.
I really appreciate your words, wisdom, and how you gather this information and tell it to those who aren’t savvy in political matters or talks. I appreciate your time and energy, as I am sure it takes a toll on you. So thank you for continuing to tell about these matters that are happening so often and so quickly.
So agree. Vision, intelligence and service to her country. HCR, you are a beacon of hope!
It was no secret who was responsible for the mindless and ill-planned slashing of federal departments and the people of the country expressed their dissatisfaction over the immature theater orchestrated by Elon Musk and his bad of barely post-pubescent hackers. What is missing when it comes to the moronic calculations of tariffs is who proposed this to the clueless President? The strategy of these draconian and unjustified tariffs are to bring U.S. business to heel to this corrupt and unscrupulous administration. It is one more attack on the institutions of society in their self-serving bid to cement their role as unopposed authoritarians. The question that needs to be answered is who are the propagandists behind these dishonest and spurious tariff proposals.
Peter Navarro, for one. Treasury secretary Scott Bessent in the past few days has been carefully distancing himself from that charge by intimating that he was not in the loop. He's urging other states not to retaliate and reassuring people that these tariffs are a 'high-water mark', a ceiling not a floor. Sputnik, the commerce secretary hardly seems a likely influencer since all he does is follow the course set by Trump. It must be disconcerting for all the members of that cabinet of sycophants to see Laura Loomer's influence on Trump outweighing their own.
This is God’s way of preparing US for END TIMES. Like hitting your thumb over and over with a hammer.
There are surely easier ways He might have gone about this - an asteroid strike or a Noachian flood. This is like pulling teeth.
Did not receive my print version today😢 I prefer to read than listen. Richard
Was missing them too, but took the time to listen and make my self take notes. I absorbed a lot by writing out that formula Mr T. was using to calculate tariffs. And then the following analysis of how they can use that to punish commercial companies.
Though I also prefer the written. This was a very important insight into the profoundly ignorant mind of Mary Trump's Unkel.
Have the letter sent to your email. That is what I do. 😊
Any utterance by Trump is a cognitive and somatic disturbance—which we have come to know is the point.
That he makes a declaration to include, “protect our sovereignty,” is the use of holy words for the purpose of deception. To the desecration of our sovereignty, and that of others around the globe.
Is Heather on discord or Reddit? Fb is just oot sufficient anymore...
Of course the deliberate hostile targeting of the EU as well as the positive outcome of Russia economic talks as well as the sudden firing of NSA cyber people and the de facto withdrawal from NATO is all meant to set up the great reversal of Alliance: America joins Russia against Europe in a great reactionary front!
Just joined and very much looking forward to your wisdom Professor Cox Richardson.
Hi Heather. You are the light in the darkness. After reading STRONGMEN, we need to CHANGE THE NARRATIVE about migrant people. We need to post ANY POSITIVE STORY/photo/heroic deed/smiling face to humanize these peoples. We need to break the connection between migrants and gangs/criminal activity. Grassroots effort. We need to flood all sources. Thanks, Beth Fitzpatrick
He has the world by the balls. He has the.. whole world by the balls. He has the whole world by the balls. He has the whole world by the balls. To be sung to the tune that old religious song that suggests we are in God’s hands. This is all our President really wants. Who could ask for anything more? Elon?
Now this won’t open, am I doing it wrong ?
Best explanation I’ve seen so far.