Bring it, Joe. Bring it. The Republicans are like schoolyard blowhards. They talk tough but can't take a punch.
Seriously, though, it's long past time for the White House and Democrats in Congress to pushback against the constant stream of lies. Confront them with the truth.
Also, thank you for this enlightening history lesson.
Bring it, Joe. Bring it. The Republicans are like schoolyard blowhards. They talk tough but can't take a punch.
Seriously, though, it's long past time for the White House and Democrats in Congress to pushback against the constant stream of lies. Confront them with the truth.
Also, thank you for this enlightening history lesson.
My fave Letter from Professor Richardson this week. I so count on the thought that Megan Coyne and staff are on Letters from an American radar along with a few other Substacks I know that are familiar with meanings of “pithy” and “barnburner closer”.
High time for the power of the pen as a warrior and ally of Democracy.
And as a good “move aside sir”, Marco Rubio’s sweaty, spittle-spluttering rhetoric this week can serve as representative gaffe and embarrassment for the “semi-fascist” Republican Party. I, for one, am chuckling at their outrage. 😁
And quote of the week….President Biden deplaning from Air Force One and confronted by inane question from reporter hoping for a sound bit gaffe…”Mr. President, what did you mean by the term ‘semi-fascist’?” President Biden looked straight at him and said, “YOU KNOW WHAT I MEAN.” And strode right to the waiting cavalcade. Bam.
Did he SAY THAT? Brilliant! This is so good. It's one of his personal distinguishing marks: he looks straight and talks straight. No bragging, no wheedling, no whining. And it's something They seem unable to do, because of their basic dishonesty.
Whining was something I couldn’t abide when my daughter was three. Still can’t. Chump has made whining an art form. Their verbiage consists of phony accusations (slander) and whining. Rupert won’t tell but give MSM something to report on besides chump’s personal grievance. BTW, will make a donation to Val Demings as soon as I officially wake up.
Yes! Get rid of Rubio! Val Demings cares about Florida; Marco Rubio cares about Marco Rubio. I am retired so don’t have a lot of disposable income, but I am making a donation to Val Demings monthly. If we can add at least two more Democrats to the Senate, it will make a positive difference as to what can be accomplished for the good of our fellow Americans!
I loved Val Demings ads. She reminds me of Queen Latifa in "Equalizer." It would be so nice to get rid of Puto Rubio. Then go after that crook & liar Scott.
“Red Tide Rick” Scott, who wants to take away your Social Security, Medicare, & Medicaid. Wondering how we poor folk could afford to eat. Even the little cans of Fancy Feast cat food cost almost a dollar.
The pleasure is mine. I watched her as manager in the first impeachment trial of DJT, and was quite impressed with her. She would do a good job for Florida, unlike those two who now are Florida Senators, & are only interested in getting rich & powerful while making life miserable for hard-working Floridians.
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Jeri, I ,as others here, have been donating monthly to Val. I am upping the amount for this race to the finish. I ran for Congress in the past and know how critical the small but regular donors are. Every bit helps. Val's ads are "whoop assing" Marco who seems to have suddenly come out of hiding and has a surprised look. Meanwhile, Val looks right into the camera and gives it to him!!!
When I hear "Republican" I automatically think "liar", "fear and hate-mongerer" - nothing worthy of American citizens support or respect. That political party needs to be taken apart and rebuilt WITHOUT most of its current members. Dwight Eisenhower and Abraham Lincoln would have nothing to do with the current bunch of mobsters and fascists.
A new troll? I haven't see David Carroll in quite a long time. We had a small rash of trolls a week or so ago, but with all the bad press for tfg and great accomplishments of Dark Brandon, they all went quiet. I guess they realize that "but.....but..........but her emails!" won't fly on this forum.
We have devolved into teams/tribes(which is typical of human nature) in which we lose our ability to rationally evaluate our side. I am guilty of this as well as most people on both “sides”. Most observers have noted that Biden has never been bright and has frequently been questioned on veracity and corruption issues. I think we should focus on policy issues, what policies you agree with or disagree with.
Christine, yesterday I deleted a message I was going to send to you, thinking it was a bit off the mark. Turns out Heather's Letter today aligns nicely with my thoughts these past several months.
I had - and have - been thinking lately of a scene from the movie "Working Girl," where Katharine (Sigourney Weaver) steals an idea her assistant Tess (Melanie Griffith) had and shamelessly promotes it as her own. When Tess tries to push back, she is immediately maligned by Katharine who convinces the higher-ups that Tess should be fired.
Here's the deal: Toward the end, Tess confronts Katharine one-on-one; looks her directly in the eye and tells her whatever the fallout that they will both know what the facts really are. So whatever victory Katharine could claim will always be tainted by truth's shining light.
Omigosh, Lynell. I just watched that movie again this summer!!!! I, of course, relish the role of Tess. Little spitfire.
I like President Biden on the road. Hoping for a road stop here in Florida. Last time the President was with the FL Governor, Joe was pouring aid and relief help into the Miami Surfside condo disaster. How quickly our present guv bites and spits on the hand up. Deadly politics no bueno.
Got a text invite for Biden's rally in Rockville, Maryland last week; a mere 40 minutes away from where I live! Could not attend but texted back a "Go Joe" message. He was on fire at that rally, too. Keep it up, Joe! Go, Charlie Crist!
I agree with the Biden-on-the-road tone and messaging. I like the spunk. Too often when he’s reading a speech from a monitor, his delivery is IMO, so subdued, almost lifeless, emotionless. Seems older than he is, so seeing him energized out and about away from the WH, is refreshing.
Their identity politics is so transparently constructed with lies they can only shore it up with more lies. They have traded ideas for schoolyard taunts and their voters love it.
I have gotten to the point when people are supporting a blatant lie I ask them why they are willing to accept that lie and support it when the facts are right in front of them and irrefutable. Why do they want that person to represent them in Congress? I often get nasty replies but I hope I’m planting seeds in their minds and the other readers.
One of my all-time favorite movies! I have been humming the theme song recently, "Let the river run, let all the dreamers wake the nation, come the new Jerusalem."
I am hoping that Val Demings can finally get rid of Puto Rubio who does nothing except sell himself to the highest bidder and makes inane quotes from his Buybull for his ignorant cult followers. He slings Marxist & Socialist trigger words around while sucking at the public trough for too long. Our agency joined others for developmentally disabled to protest outside his office in Miami as far back as April 2007 due to his sponsored cuts to our clients. He is a parasite.
Remove money from politics and watch as Rubio leaves Washington for better grifting elsewhere.Like rats scurrying out of burning building the worst of our elected officials and lobbyist would leave DC.
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Letting you know , Lynell, that a few weeks ago I launched American Commonwealth (https://elimerritt.substack.com), which is a mix of history and current politics like HCR. I would be honored if you subscribed and doubly honored if you ever share your thoughts. Thanks for considering it, Eli
Letting you guys know that a few weeks ago I launched American Commonwealth (https://elimerritt.substack.com), which is a mix of history and current politics like HCR. I would be honored if you subscribed and doubly honored if you ever share your thoughts. Thanks for considering it, Eli
The Democrats have finally pulled their cajones up out of the frigid waters of equanimity by returning the glove slap across the astonished face of those republican slaves to perdition!
The power of prayer's faith strengthening Love!
America the beautiful is shining brighter than ever now....
now there is hope...
now dreams will come true....
now fear is vanquished...
now freedom's bell rings out amongst the swelling of America's patriots!
I like that term, thanks, Lynell. And thank you Professor Richardson, I didn't know the history of Burlingame and love the way you tied him to Biden's recent speech. Go, Burlingame Biden!
Morning, Sally!! I'm wondering how many who don't follow Heather (and other historians) know who Burlingame is. It should keep the 'pubs tied up in knots for a while, though, don't you think!
Morning, Ally! I recall Heather mentioning Burlingame in one of her chats relating to Charles Sumner; I don't remember her talking about the speech he made. Cool Beans!
The GOP has been hitting with their weaknesses for so long, I can’t remember when they haven’t. From Swift Boating Kerry to T’s telling Clinton that SHE was the puppet, they’ve employed the mature “I’m rubber, you’re glue” strategy ad nauseum. At this point it’s just a tell to what they know they’ve done! So happy the Dems have found a spine.
I read the other day that the GOP strategist responsible for designing the "Swiftboat" plan that derailed John Kerry's campaign had died. Rick Reed, who died at 69, also worked on McCain's and tfg's campaigns. The obituary says the cause of death was due to a "heart ailment."
My guess is that's probably true, because a bad heart, filled with ill will, is going to do you in, every time.
Huffpost's article on this has his eyes flashing red. And then there's Marco's drivel. Donate to Val Demings. Also I learned more history of the prewar Civil War era. Thank you, Heather.
As a native Californian, I am embarrassed that he, Devin "I will sue you!" Nunes and worthless McClintock "represent" my state. Fortunately it looks like DN's cow is coming home to roost.
What a twist with words you have, TC. Reminds me that you can't pluck a chicken unless you tork and pop its head first. Twist more decisive than blooding the noses of the moreoffs.
Ditto, Michael. Heather heartens me. Never have I enjoyed history so much as with her notes. My mind is full of alliteration this morning. Marco: Son of the South Will Rise Again. A Pious Pilferer of Public Property. A Self-Righteous Far Right Ridiculous Republican. ETC!
May Val Demings prevail. Just imagine a Black Woman putting him in his place: Out-of-Office. Oooo, that would really get him in his biases!
Except the right wing base will believe whatever the guy spreading his ridiculous lies says. They don’t care if it’s a lie as long as it allows them to hate.
In the history book These Truths, by Jill Lepore, I read the following paragraphs about the first, highly successful political campaign managers, Campaigns, Inc., aka The Lie Factory, founded in 1933. On Pg 451-452 of These Truths are their campaign strategy rules:
Every campaign needs a theme. Keep it simple. Rhyming is good. Never explain anything. "The more you have to explain, the more difficult it is to win support." Say the same thing over and over again. "We assume we have to get a voter's attention 7 times to make a sale". Subtlety is your enemy. "Words that lean on your mind are no good. They must dent it." Simplify, simplify, simplify. "A wall goes up when you try to make Mr. And Mrs. Average American Citizen work or think."
Make it personal. Candidates are easier to sell than issues. If your position doesn't have an opponent, invent one. Pretend that you are the voice of the people. You can't wage a defensive campaign and win. Never shy from controversy; instead win the controversy. "The average American doesn't want to be educated, he doesn't want to improve his mind; he doesn't want to work, consciously, at being a good citizen. But there are 2 ways you can interest him in a campaign, and only 2 that we have ever found successful." You can put on a fight ("He likes a good battle with no punches pulled"), or you can put on a show ("He likes the movies, he likes mysteries; he likes fireworks and parades). "So, if you can't fight, PUT ON A SHOW! If you put on a good show, Mr. And Mrs. America will turn out to see it.
Happy to help, but alas I am not Professor Barbara, nor the same same Barbara whom Heather often greets at the beginning of her Facebook chats. I do like to sometimes pretend in my own mind that she is talking directly to me, just for fun. I'm just another history fan who found these words from "These Truths" so illustrative of American politics that they literally scared me. They completely encapsulate Trump's campaign in 2016. I fear that Joe and our protectors of our democracy MUST take heed that the vast majority of people actually do think this way. Put up a fight or put on a show seems to sum up the American attention span.
Thanks Barabara!! Forwarding to fellow activists campaigning for Democrat Dr. BOB Lorinser for Michigan's 1st Congressional District. We must Send Bergman Back to Louisiana!
Yes, it is about time that Joe started swinging. It is apparent that Americans want a good show from their politicians. Perhaps after watching mud wrestling, they might recognize how stupid it is.
The FCC must step up to stop outrageous lies and conspiracies off the air waves. Surely anything starting to grow viral can be spotted, slowed down and examined without disrupting Facebook's business model.
This is what it takes to protect & keep our democracy. Enforce the Rule of Law, & right wing extremists must abide by the principles of nonviolent, civil disobedience.
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It's time for HCR to do what the rest of we Substack bloggers do: limit comments to Paid Subscribers. You never ever get a troll that way, since they're cheap bastards.
They have to pay to post and it seems whatever Heather is saying is scaring the crap out of them. They wanted people to quit supporting her and would like to diminish her message. Heather does a fantastic job of putting things in perspective and ties current events into history. I learn so much from her and she makes me think in different ways. We’re a solid group of intelligent poster’s and can find each other amongst other truth tellers on substack.
Whataboutism is not a solution to todays problems.
Left wing extremists doing what? Campaigning against Republicans? Telling the truth? Oh, you must mean something like the radical right wing storming of the Capitol on Jan.6, 2021? You’ll be looking a long time if your search is for something equally damaging by the left for which they must be held accountable.
Maybe because they weren’t there on Jan 6 threatening to kill people, or sending fake electors to turn over an election, or suppressing voters ....things like that
Yes, everyone that commits crimes and works to destroy our democracy should be held accountable. Which left wing extremist are you referring to and what did they do that upsets you so much? Be specific. Just because you think someone else got away with something doesn’t mean it’s okay for everyone else to get away with it. Wrong is wrong. From what I’ve seen the left has complied with every investigation, no matter how unfounded (Benghazi). However we’ve seen years of the right refusing to tell the “truth” because it’s hard to lie under oath.
They get real brave in front of the cameras but whip out that 5th Amendment pretty quickly when they have an “opportunity” to tell it the the court or committee!
For too long so many of us have been saying the democratic leadership needs to take off the gloves and fight! Call the repugs out for exactly what they are. Go Joe and don’t take your foot off the gas pedal (or alternative energy source 😉)!!
Always thank you for the History footnotes. I think of heated and serious arguments as our very American living history is and has been in our recent past, as a game of tug of war. Let them pull us, let them bully us. The recent callouts are a bit like simply letting go of the rope - think of what happens when it’s late in that game and the pulling just becomes so fruitless. Let go of the rope, they’ll probably fall on their proverbial a**.
The Democrats have finally pulled their cajones up out of the frigid waters of equanimity by returning the glove slap across the astonished face of those republican slaves to perdition!
The power of prayer's faith strengthening Love!
America the beautiful is shining brighter than ever now....
now there is hope...
now dreams will come true....
now fear is vanquished...
now freedom's bell rings out amongst the swelling of America's patriots!
Your post is quite poetic. Thank you! I have been shouting for years, "When will Dems get spine and stones?" However, their history suggests we not get too excited. "Old Joe" is a mere two years older than I. Don't sell us old folk short. One must learn to go where Angels dare not tread. Now! Will his Party follow him? Or, will they cringe and fall back into their safe cocoon?
It seems young man you are one living life through allegiance in your faith. Thanks for your supportive replying comment.
We share at least two enduring aspects, age & faith.
America's cringeworthiness's relief coincides with its cocoon emergent display of a plethora of beauteous bright butterfly's dazzling colors of ethnicities' Love!
Let us hope (and, pray if you are into that sort of thing) that those beauteous bright butteflies show up at the ballot box in 2022 and 2024. We, the nation of people, are paying a severe price for our ignorance and our apathy. Salvation remans viable. But, will it show up?
The recent southern Red state voting tallies have those lying Son slaves of perdition pis,,ng in their "Depends"
Americans' witnessing such an unexpected voting miracle would encourage their thoughts of Democratic control of both Congressional legislative bodies in conjunction with Biden's body & soul...all together harmonizing America's ringing Freedom Bell's nationwide report echoing long, loid, and clear!
The left has fomented nothing but lies over the last six years. They co-opted the Security state in pushing the Russia hoax. The Kavanaugh hearings were a sham, full of lies and smears. The left is a group without honor.
Jeez, Madjack, did WaPo ban you from the comments section for trolling (or some such thing) that you now have to come here to get you jollies? Do you realize how silly your above comment is? If there is a group without honor it is surely the very deluded one which has spent the last 6 years kowtowing to a con man.
I'm pretty sure these "appearances" are trolls. There have been a few lately. Whenever they post comments which deny Russian influence in Trump's election and his presidency is the give-away. Talk about ignorant!
So, you didn’t watch the hearings for Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson did you? Republicans were outraged over sentencing guidelines and blamed her for them when in actuality it was their job to fix them. The accused her of being soft on pedophiles. The one thing they didn’t do with all that smearing and outrage is go back to their offices and present changes to the sentencing guidelines they were criticizing. If they really cared we would have seen changes. That’s like a dereliction of duty. That’s the party in a nutshell. Just like everything else if they fix it they won’t be able to invent crises surrounding it.
BTW, Kavanaugh was the clown show. Have you never known anyone who has been sexually molested? I’m going to say yes, but they don’t talk about it. How about those tips about his behavior that were swept under the rug by the right? How does it make you feel that a bought and paid for shill has a place on our highest court and he has no conscience, no morality and no ethics?
The left did something with all the outrage from Kavanaugh, they made it possible for women to come forward regarding abuse. The right excused the behavior and criticized the left for standing up for women. Those women voted in 2020nand even more will vote this year. A blue wave is coming and it will be a Tsunami.
Ooops, Madjack is obviously of the great uneducated that trump so loves. I no longer adhere to categorize such people as ignorant. They are actually evil with malice.
You're a persistent senile old white male boomer Trumpscum deplorable, aren't you? Go back to sucking Trump's mushroom, it's what lifetime losers like you are good at it.
Bring it, Joe. Bring it. The Republicans are like schoolyard blowhards. They talk tough but can't take a punch.
Seriously, though, it's long past time for the White House and Democrats in Congress to pushback against the constant stream of lies. Confront them with the truth.
Also, thank you for this enlightening history lesson.
My fave Letter from Professor Richardson this week. I so count on the thought that Megan Coyne and staff are on Letters from an American radar along with a few other Substacks I know that are familiar with meanings of “pithy” and “barnburner closer”.
High time for the power of the pen as a warrior and ally of Democracy.
And as a good “move aside sir”, Marco Rubio’s sweaty, spittle-spluttering rhetoric this week can serve as representative gaffe and embarrassment for the “semi-fascist” Republican Party. I, for one, am chuckling at their outrage. 😁
And quote of the week….President Biden deplaning from Air Force One and confronted by inane question from reporter hoping for a sound bit gaffe…”Mr. President, what did you mean by the term ‘semi-fascist’?” President Biden looked straight at him and said, “YOU KNOW WHAT I MEAN.” And strode right to the waiting cavalcade. Bam.
Salud. 🗽
Did he SAY THAT? Brilliant! This is so good. It's one of his personal distinguishing marks: he looks straight and talks straight. No bragging, no wheedling, no whining. And it's something They seem unable to do, because of their basic dishonesty.
Whining was something I couldn’t abide when my daughter was three. Still can’t. Chump has made whining an art form. Their verbiage consists of phony accusations (slander) and whining. Rupert won’t tell but give MSM something to report on besides chump’s personal grievance. BTW, will make a donation to Val Demings as soon as I officially wake up.
Yes! Get rid of Rubio! Val Demings cares about Florida; Marco Rubio cares about Marco Rubio. I am retired so don’t have a lot of disposable income, but I am making a donation to Val Demings monthly. If we can add at least two more Democrats to the Senate, it will make a positive difference as to what can be accomplished for the good of our fellow Americans!
I loved Val Demings ads. She reminds me of Queen Latifa in "Equalizer." It would be so nice to get rid of Puto Rubio. Then go after that crook & liar Scott.
“Red Tide Rick” Scott, who wants to take away your Social Security, Medicare, & Medicaid. Wondering how we poor folk could afford to eat. Even the little cans of Fancy Feast cat food cost almost a dollar.
Scott the Simpering Skeleton!
Yes!!! Val Demings...Rubio Needs to GO!!!
I think Lil’ Mario is getting nervous.
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I am making a donation to Val Demings monthly––THANK YOU for doing this. She is one of my favorites as well.
The pleasure is mine. I watched her as manager in the first impeachment trial of DJT, and was quite impressed with her. She would do a good job for Florida, unlike those two who now are Florida Senators, & are only interested in getting rich & powerful while making life miserable for hard-working Floridians.
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Me too!
Jeri, I ,as others here, have been donating monthly to Val. I am upping the amount for this race to the finish. I ran for Congress in the past and know how critical the small but regular donors are. Every bit helps. Val's ads are "whoop assing" Marco who seems to have suddenly come out of hiding and has a surprised look. Meanwhile, Val looks right into the camera and gives it to him!!!
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I saw one of his recent "victim" messages and I see he's still referring to himself as "your favourite President, me".
That is definitely barf-worthy! Lol
Well, he is many people's favorite EX-president as a candidate for a federal prison sentence, wearing his favorite orange jumpsuit.
Further proof of his delusional state.
A malicious clown.
Repubs are slithering, slandering Semi-fascists!
Just plain fascists, not semi.
I cannot resist alliteration this morning. I agree, Michele, but I think that Pres Joe's phrase will have more common use, now.
When I hear "Republican" I automatically think "liar", "fear and hate-mongerer" - nothing worthy of American citizens support or respect. That political party needs to be taken apart and rebuilt WITHOUT most of its current members. Dwight Eisenhower and Abraham Lincoln would have nothing to do with the current bunch of mobsters and fascists.
It’s the leaders of the party—not “the people.” That is the truth and it is the most winning platform for Democrats to run on.
I agree that the R party should wither and die. But in the process, again, it’s the leaders, not the people, who should be held responsible.
The leaders are . . . . Not the folks being duped into fury and violence by them. Your thoughts?
I agree about death star's whining.....always mute that monster. I will check to see if we have made a donation to Val Demings.
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We haven't, but she is now on our list.
I see we just did.
As an artist I take exception. ; ()
Marj, if I was an artist I would too....
I’m having trouble with the “semi” part.
Yeah, for sure.
Very humorous your love of this imbecile.
Madjack - "Very humorous your love of this imbecile."
I don't know what that means. Please explain.
An semi-idiotic fascist will hardly will explain an idiotic statement.
Unita, Ron. 🗽
A new troll? I haven't see David Carroll in quite a long time. We had a small rash of trolls a week or so ago, but with all the bad press for tfg and great accomplishments of Dark Brandon, they all went quiet. I guess they realize that "but.....but..........but her emails!" won't fly on this forum.
We have devolved into teams/tribes(which is typical of human nature) in which we lose our ability to rationally evaluate our side. I am guilty of this as well as most people on both “sides”. Most observers have noted that Biden has never been bright and has frequently been questioned on veracity and corruption issues. I think we should focus on policy issues, what policies you agree with or disagree with.
Huh?
Huh?? Sorry, Madjack, but what you write is Troll material. Garbage.
“Always take sides. Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim. Silence encourages the tormentor, never the tormented.” Elie Wiesel.
“Sides” might be appropriate in reference to sports teams or a debate, but not life and death. What may have been a legitimate political party in the past is purely an organization intent on bringing death to others now. https://buckscountybeacon.com/2022/08/underreported-and-massive-theocratic-movement-joins-forces-with-michael-flynn-and-roger-stone/
"On Both Sides"
As meaningful as "Marxist/Socialist"
My family tradition was on the "Allies" side when we were fighting the "Axis" side.
When it is Good versus Evil, "Both Sides" is a false-equivalence catch phrase.
Christine, yesterday I deleted a message I was going to send to you, thinking it was a bit off the mark. Turns out Heather's Letter today aligns nicely with my thoughts these past several months.
I had - and have - been thinking lately of a scene from the movie "Working Girl," where Katharine (Sigourney Weaver) steals an idea her assistant Tess (Melanie Griffith) had and shamelessly promotes it as her own. When Tess tries to push back, she is immediately maligned by Katharine who convinces the higher-ups that Tess should be fired.
Here's the deal: Toward the end, Tess confronts Katharine one-on-one; looks her directly in the eye and tells her whatever the fallout that they will both know what the facts really are. So whatever victory Katharine could claim will always be tainted by truth's shining light.
Fantasy? I think not. Shine on, Joe Biden!
Omigosh, Lynell. I just watched that movie again this summer!!!! I, of course, relish the role of Tess. Little spitfire.
I like President Biden on the road. Hoping for a road stop here in Florida. Last time the President was with the FL Governor, Joe was pouring aid and relief help into the Miami Surfside condo disaster. How quickly our present guv bites and spits on the hand up. Deadly politics no bueno.
Unita! 🗽
Got a text invite for Biden's rally in Rockville, Maryland last week; a mere 40 minutes away from where I live! Could not attend but texted back a "Go Joe" message. He was on fire at that rally, too. Keep it up, Joe! Go, Charlie Crist!
I agree with the Biden-on-the-road tone and messaging. I like the spunk. Too often when he’s reading a speech from a monitor, his delivery is IMO, so subdued, almost lifeless, emotionless. Seems older than he is, so seeing him energized out and about away from the WH, is refreshing.
I so agree, Joan. In those speeches it seems his body language, et cetera, is calling out, "They're making me say this!"
The Repub orthodoxy has been so evil for so long that they now think that Jesus spewed it from the Mount. Or hope that their MAGAts believe that.
I'm at the point that I do not care what they believe anymore!
Their identity politics is so transparently constructed with lies they can only shore it up with more lies. They have traded ideas for schoolyard taunts and their voters love it.
I have gotten to the point when people are supporting a blatant lie I ask them why they are willing to accept that lie and support it when the facts are right in front of them and irrefutable. Why do they want that person to represent them in Congress? I often get nasty replies but I hope I’m planting seeds in their minds and the other readers.
One of my all-time favorite movies! I have been humming the theme song recently, "Let the river run, let all the dreamers wake the nation, come the new Jerusalem."
Take a listen to Carly Simon if you need a little foot bopping dance music to accompany the victory dance of Joe Biden saying; "You know what I mean!" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cv-0mmVnxPA&list=RDcv-0mmVnxPA&start_radio=1
Love that movie! And thanks Sheila great song as always with Carly Simon! Have to find it & watch it again.
Streams free on Hulu with subscription or very inexpensive rental on other sites.
Presently dont get Hulu - but I think I can find it somewhere! Thanks, Christine
Oh, my, Sheila, yes! Who knew so many of us are...in array!
I am hoping that Val Demings can finally get rid of Puto Rubio who does nothing except sell himself to the highest bidder and makes inane quotes from his Buybull for his ignorant cult followers. He slings Marxist & Socialist trigger words around while sucking at the public trough for too long. Our agency joined others for developmentally disabled to protest outside his office in Miami as far back as April 2007 due to his sponsored cuts to our clients. He is a parasite.
Rob! Good morning. Working with enthusiasm for Val Demings. Widdle Marco must go away.
Unite.🗽
Working with enthusiasm for Val Demings––thank you sincerely for your work for this wonderful public figure.
Puto Rubio sounds perfect. JAJA
Remove money from politics and watch as Rubio leaves Washington for better grifting elsewhere.Like rats scurrying out of burning building the worst of our elected officials and lobbyist would leave DC.
Remove money from politics––Amen.
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Remove money from politics, and watch.
BAM! is right. Go, Joe.
I'm getting fond of the term Semi-Fascist. Its cadence could become an electioneering motto.
Total agree, Hope. I’ve already referred to a troll this morning on the forum as a “semi-idiotic fascist making idiotic statements”. 😜
Unita. 🗽
Some other commenter used "Neo-Fascist". I like the ring of that.
Ooooo. Good one, Sister. Looked up def and totally rings true.
“noun
any of various political movements or beliefs inspired by or reminiscent of fascism or Nazism.
neo-Fascism,
an Italian political movement that seeks to reestablish Fascism.”
That is what those semi-pieces of dooky are trying to reestsblish.
Ummmmm….we say NO.
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Bravo President Biden. Enough is enough!!
High time for the power of the pen as a warrior and ally of Democracy––YES.
Mightier than the sword!
Letting you know , Lynell, that a few weeks ago I launched American Commonwealth (https://elimerritt.substack.com), which is a mix of history and current politics like HCR. I would be honored if you subscribed and doubly honored if you ever share your thoughts. Thanks for considering it, Eli
Letting you guys know that a few weeks ago I launched American Commonwealth (https://elimerritt.substack.com), which is a mix of history and current politics like HCR. I would be honored if you subscribed and doubly honored if you ever share your thoughts. Thanks for considering it, Eli
“You know what I mean.” !!!
Exactly, dear sister, Christine!!
As Ms. Coyne said “It makes you laugh,” with stronger words to go with it. 🤣 💙
Will wonders never cease!
The Democrats have finally pulled their cajones up out of the frigid waters of equanimity by returning the glove slap across the astonished face of those republican slaves to perdition!
The power of prayer's faith strengthening Love!
America the beautiful is shining brighter than ever now....
now there is hope...
now dreams will come true....
now fear is vanquished...
now freedom's bell rings out amongst the swelling of America's patriots!
WHOOOO! HOOOOO!
Another idiot taking the stage and embarrassing themselves!
The rise of "Dark Brandon."
Burlingame Biden takes them on!
I like that term, thanks, Lynell. And thank you Professor Richardson, I didn't know the history of Burlingame and love the way you tied him to Biden's recent speech. Go, Burlingame Biden!
Morning, Sally!! I'm wondering how many who don't follow Heather (and other historians) know who Burlingame is. It should keep the 'pubs tied up in knots for a while, though, don't you think!
Morning, Lynell! I love that tag: Burlingame Biden!
I had never heard that history before.
Morning, Ally! I recall Heather mentioning Burlingame in one of her chats relating to Charles Sumner; I don't remember her talking about the speech he made. Cool Beans!
The GOP has been hitting with their weaknesses for so long, I can’t remember when they haven’t. From Swift Boating Kerry to T’s telling Clinton that SHE was the puppet, they’ve employed the mature “I’m rubber, you’re glue” strategy ad nauseum. At this point it’s just a tell to what they know they’ve done! So happy the Dems have found a spine.
I read the other day that the GOP strategist responsible for designing the "Swiftboat" plan that derailed John Kerry's campaign had died. Rick Reed, who died at 69, also worked on McCain's and tfg's campaigns. The obituary says the cause of death was due to a "heart ailment."
My guess is that's probably true, because a bad heart, filled with ill will, is going to do you in, every time.
New chapter in screenplay. 😂
Huffpost's article on this has his eyes flashing red. And then there's Marco's drivel. Donate to Val Demings. Also I learned more history of the prewar Civil War era. Thank you, Heather.
Indeed, TC. Shades of the Dark Knight.
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👋 👋 👋 👋 👋 👋 👋
me too. About time.
A couple of bloody noses, starting with Okiefornian moron Qevin McQarthy, would be good.
TC, you get this morning’s award for making me snort before my second cup. 🏆😂
As a native Californian, I am embarrassed that he, Devin "I will sue you!" Nunes and worthless McClintock "represent" my state. Fortunately it looks like DN's cow is coming home to roost.
What a twist with words you have, TC. Reminds me that you can't pluck a chicken unless you tork and pop its head first. Twist more decisive than blooding the noses of the moreoffs.
Ditto, Michael. Heather heartens me. Never have I enjoyed history so much as with her notes. My mind is full of alliteration this morning. Marco: Son of the South Will Rise Again. A Pious Pilferer of Public Property. A Self-Righteous Far Right Ridiculous Republican. ETC!
May Val Demings prevail. Just imagine a Black Woman putting him in his place: Out-of-Office. Oooo, that would really get him in his biases!
Hope — and what an appropriate name — this is my prayer for Stacey Abrams. 🙏🥰🙏
Yes! Stacey is a wonder woman. President some day?
I thought Biden should have picked her for VP. She WOULD make a credible president.
I thought that, too!
From your lips to God’s ear!!
Plus Val Demings (just one "m") is terrific. She's a very clear, forceful speaker.
Thanks for the correction, David. Her history as a tough cop is hard for the Republicans to refute.
Except the right wing base will believe whatever the guy spreading his ridiculous lies says. They don’t care if it’s a lie as long as it allows them to hate.
You're welcome Hope. (I've proofed a few books prior to publication.)
You have my admiration David. One of the unsung heroes. I still use Grammerly for anything I hope to publish. (Hope hopes...)
Thank you Hope! I have a compulsion to check stuff, which has become so easy in the last 20 years.
Harry S corrected a reporter with, "I never gave anyone Hell. I just told them the truth and they thought that was Hell."
Perfectly stated
Perfect!
YES!
In the history book These Truths, by Jill Lepore, I read the following paragraphs about the first, highly successful political campaign managers, Campaigns, Inc., aka The Lie Factory, founded in 1933. On Pg 451-452 of These Truths are their campaign strategy rules:
Every campaign needs a theme. Keep it simple. Rhyming is good. Never explain anything. "The more you have to explain, the more difficult it is to win support." Say the same thing over and over again. "We assume we have to get a voter's attention 7 times to make a sale". Subtlety is your enemy. "Words that lean on your mind are no good. They must dent it." Simplify, simplify, simplify. "A wall goes up when you try to make Mr. And Mrs. Average American Citizen work or think."
Make it personal. Candidates are easier to sell than issues. If your position doesn't have an opponent, invent one. Pretend that you are the voice of the people. You can't wage a defensive campaign and win. Never shy from controversy; instead win the controversy. "The average American doesn't want to be educated, he doesn't want to improve his mind; he doesn't want to work, consciously, at being a good citizen. But there are 2 ways you can interest him in a campaign, and only 2 that we have ever found successful." You can put on a fight ("He likes a good battle with no punches pulled"), or you can put on a show ("He likes the movies, he likes mysteries; he likes fireworks and parades). "So, if you can't fight, PUT ON A SHOW! If you put on a good show, Mr. And Mrs. America will turn out to see it.
As usual, love your input, Professor Barbara. Will keep this in my file for upcoming school board campaign in ‘24.
Salud. 🗽
Happy to help, but alas I am not Professor Barbara, nor the same same Barbara whom Heather often greets at the beginning of her Facebook chats. I do like to sometimes pretend in my own mind that she is talking directly to me, just for fun. I'm just another history fan who found these words from "These Truths" so illustrative of American politics that they literally scared me. They completely encapsulate Trump's campaign in 2016. I fear that Joe and our protectors of our democracy MUST take heed that the vast majority of people actually do think this way. Put up a fight or put on a show seems to sum up the American attention span.
You are a professor to me when such valuable information is unearthed and shared!
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Thanks Barabara!! Forwarding to fellow activists campaigning for Democrat Dr. BOB Lorinser for Michigan's 1st Congressional District. We must Send Bergman Back to Louisiana!
Welp....we know who's taking and applying that advice.
Perfect... except for the circus animals... who are way smarter ... and deserve to be left out of this excellent description of their platform!!
Yes, it is about time that Joe started swinging. It is apparent that Americans want a good show from their politicians. Perhaps after watching mud wrestling, they might recognize how stupid it is.
The FCC must step up to stop outrageous lies and conspiracies off the air waves. Surely anything starting to grow viral can be spotted, slowed down and examined without disrupting Facebook's business model.
This is what it takes to protect & keep our democracy. Enforce the Rule of Law, & right wing extremists must abide by the principles of nonviolent, civil disobedience.
Damn right. Perfectly put.
Letting you know , TCinLA, that a few weeks ago I launched American Commonwealth (https://elimerritt.substack.com), which is a mix of history and current politics like HCR. I would be honored if you subscribed and doubly honored if you ever share your thoughts. Thanks for considering it, Eli
I suppose left wing extremists should be held equally accountable? Not really seeing that happen.
And we have a new resident troll.
And maybe if he really reads Heather’s words and all of your learned observations he’ll learn something. Our work begins.
Morons like these are the irredeemable deplorables.
It's time for HCR to do what the rest of we Substack bloggers do: limit comments to Paid Subscribers. You never ever get a troll that way, since they're cheap bastards.
They have to pay to post and it seems whatever Heather is saying is scaring the crap out of them. They wanted people to quit supporting her and would like to diminish her message. Heather does a fantastic job of putting things in perspective and ties current events into history. I learn so much from her and she makes me think in different ways. We’re a solid group of intelligent poster’s and can find each other amongst other truth tellers on substack.
Whataboutism is not a solution to todays problems.
TC, I’m pretty sure she already does that. It’s what got me to subscribe; I couldn’t keep my mouth shut, as it were. 😉
Then there must be some pretty persistent trolls, willing to give "the enemy" money to fight them.
Left wing extremists doing what? Campaigning against Republicans? Telling the truth? Oh, you must mean something like the radical right wing storming of the Capitol on Jan.6, 2021? You’ll be looking a long time if your search is for something equally damaging by the left for which they must be held accountable.
Maybe because they weren’t there on Jan 6 threatening to kill people, or sending fake electors to turn over an election, or suppressing voters ....things like that
Yes, everyone that commits crimes and works to destroy our democracy should be held accountable. Which left wing extremist are you referring to and what did they do that upsets you so much? Be specific. Just because you think someone else got away with something doesn’t mean it’s okay for everyone else to get away with it. Wrong is wrong. From what I’ve seen the left has complied with every investigation, no matter how unfounded (Benghazi). However we’ve seen years of the right refusing to tell the “truth” because it’s hard to lie under oath.
They get real brave in front of the cameras but whip out that 5th Amendment pretty quickly when they have an “opportunity” to tell it the the court or committee!
Go back to Flyover Loserville where you belong, senile old white male boomer Trumpscum, you lifetime loser.
Careful TC, he might call you a Socialist
I have been called worse. :-)
I would never doubt that!
In my heart, I am all Michelle Obama "when they go low, we go high" but in the words of a folk song, "the nice ways always fail." So be it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ElCPW-NObHQ
Go Dark Brandon!!
(And my Evil Twin chortles over the WH team taking the Let's Go slur and turning it on it's head)
For too long so many of us have been saying the democratic leadership needs to take off the gloves and fight! Call the repugs out for exactly what they are. Go Joe and don’t take your foot off the gas pedal (or alternative energy source 😉)!!
Yes, confront them with the truth and don't back down.
They may not take a punch, but they sure as hell do and can do a lot of damage to our constitutional democracy.
Always thank you for the History footnotes. I think of heated and serious arguments as our very American living history is and has been in our recent past, as a game of tug of war. Let them pull us, let them bully us. The recent callouts are a bit like simply letting go of the rope - think of what happens when it’s late in that game and the pulling just becomes so fruitless. Let go of the rope, they’ll probably fall on their proverbial a**.
Lovely!
Will wonders never cease!
The Democrats have finally pulled their cajones up out of the frigid waters of equanimity by returning the glove slap across the astonished face of those republican slaves to perdition!
The power of prayer's faith strengthening Love!
America the beautiful is shining brighter than ever now....
now there is hope...
now dreams will come true....
now fear is vanquished...
now freedom's bell rings out amongst the swelling of America's patriots!
WHOOOO! HOOOOO!
Your post is quite poetic. Thank you! I have been shouting for years, "When will Dems get spine and stones?" However, their history suggests we not get too excited. "Old Joe" is a mere two years older than I. Don't sell us old folk short. One must learn to go where Angels dare not tread. Now! Will his Party follow him? Or, will they cringe and fall back into their safe cocoon?
KELTIK_WARRIOR (VINCE 🦁 )
It seems young man you are one living life through allegiance in your faith. Thanks for your supportive replying comment.
We share at least two enduring aspects, age & faith.
America's cringeworthiness's relief coincides with its cocoon emergent display of a plethora of beauteous bright butterfly's dazzling colors of ethnicities' Love!
Let us hope (and, pray if you are into that sort of thing) that those beauteous bright butteflies show up at the ballot box in 2022 and 2024. We, the nation of people, are paying a severe price for our ignorance and our apathy. Salvation remans viable. But, will it show up?
INDEED!
The recent southern Red state voting tallies have those lying Son slaves of perdition pis,,ng in their "Depends"
Americans' witnessing such an unexpected voting miracle would encourage their thoughts of Democratic control of both Congressional legislative bodies in conjunction with Biden's body & soul...all together harmonizing America's ringing Freedom Bell's nationwide report echoing long, loid, and clear!
Eh!?
The left has fomented nothing but lies over the last six years. They co-opted the Security state in pushing the Russia hoax. The Kavanaugh hearings were a sham, full of lies and smears. The left is a group without honor.
Jeez, Madjack, did WaPo ban you from the comments section for trolling (or some such thing) that you now have to come here to get you jollies? Do you realize how silly your above comment is? If there is a group without honor it is surely the very deluded one which has spent the last 6 years kowtowing to a con man.
I'm pretty sure these "appearances" are trolls. There have been a few lately. Whenever they post comments which deny Russian influence in Trump's election and his presidency is the give-away. Talk about ignorant!
Yeah, I know.
You are entitled to your own opinions, but NOT your own set of facts.
Give it a rest Madjack. Time to run away from that cult you are a member of.
And still no signs of intelligence on planet MAGA. Soon the planet will become extinct.
We can hope and pray.
The proper spelling is MAGAt, pronounced "maggot."
So, you didn’t watch the hearings for Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson did you? Republicans were outraged over sentencing guidelines and blamed her for them when in actuality it was their job to fix them. The accused her of being soft on pedophiles. The one thing they didn’t do with all that smearing and outrage is go back to their offices and present changes to the sentencing guidelines they were criticizing. If they really cared we would have seen changes. That’s like a dereliction of duty. That’s the party in a nutshell. Just like everything else if they fix it they won’t be able to invent crises surrounding it.
BTW, Kavanaugh was the clown show. Have you never known anyone who has been sexually molested? I’m going to say yes, but they don’t talk about it. How about those tips about his behavior that were swept under the rug by the right? How does it make you feel that a bought and paid for shill has a place on our highest court and he has no conscience, no morality and no ethics?
The left did something with all the outrage from Kavanaugh, they made it possible for women to come forward regarding abuse. The right excused the behavior and criticized the left for standing up for women. Those women voted in 2020nand even more will vote this year. A blue wave is coming and it will be a Tsunami.
Ooops, Madjack is obviously of the great uneducated that trump so loves. I no longer adhere to categorize such people as ignorant. They are actually evil with malice.
Or complete dullards.
Lifetime loser residents of Flyover Loserville.
Troll! Troll alert everyone!
You're a persistent senile old white male boomer Trumpscum deplorable, aren't you? Go back to sucking Trump's mushroom, it's what lifetime losers like you are good at it.
Um....hunh?