I said it before. We need Adam’s fireside chats every afternoon, just like FDR did during WW II. He inspires like few others at a time when it’s in short supply, and to me that brings a measure of calm and sanity.
I agree with you, Mike . His encouragement means so much in these crazy times!! (And I like the “behind the scenes” stuff. It helps me to have that first hand info!)
And today, at three p m on CNN trump threatened President Zelenski's life. He said “he will sign the contract, or he will no longer be here”. Considering that there have been a dozen assassination attempts in the last three years on President Zelensky's life and that's a significant threat and likely direct from Putin's mouth.
And WHAT INFURIATES ME?NOBODY IS PICKING IT UP, NOT THE MAINSTREAM MEDIA, NOT FOX, NOT CNN - NOBODY IS PICKING UP A DIRECT THREAT TO ZELENSKY.
Please share widely. Make it an urgent talking point - get it to the media.
It is getting clearer and clearer to me that Putin is the source of fear we see in Republicans, and Trump is the messenger. I can hardly believe it but what just happened where Trump is threatening Zelensky with assassination this cannot be coming from our country -- I'm so confused though. Sharing some comical relief. Laughing cures hyperventilation and pushes back on the effects of distress. Hope this helps. It helped me!!
Tonite, both the Times and Post are reporting that all military aid to Ukraine is being stopped until Emperor Pissy Pants decides Ukraine "is serious" about peace.
Neither paper has stated the obvious -- he can't legally do that. These are already approved Congressional appropriations packages, not whims subject to his displeasure.
My fervent desire is for Dems to start having town hall meetings in red districts everywhere. The GOP is so invertebrate now and so scared of their constituents that the Dems have a massive opportunity to give people an opportunity to express their outrage, be heard and create a path forward. We have to take advantage now.
Unfortunately there is no effective Democratic Party in my County (part of Adam's last district). They have a website and an Executive Board, but no scheduled meetings (the last one was in 2021). I don't know how the Executive Board would react to a (anti trump, anti maga, anti trumplican) registered Republican joining their ranks and working with them to (a) recruit members and (b) schedule town halls.😒😒😒 I guess a good first step is to register Demcrat.🤔🤔🤔
Richard, I was a Republican for 45 years until 2016. I did not know anything about trump, so I researched him and did not like what I found. I voted for Hillary and Democrats all down the ballot. When the 2018 election rolled around, I switched my registration to Democrat because I realized my Republican Party was in its death throes because MAGA was taking over. I was a moderate Republican and now I am a moderate Democrat. I have always believed in equal rights for everyone and in helping those who are in need.
Independent is another option, but maybe only slightly more palatable to the county Democratic Party. Plus, I need to determine how registering Independent will affect what I will get for a Primary election ballot.
I would call your town hall. They will educate you. I don't want to offer any information that I cannot confirm. I know my experience has been a good one but do not want to get into the weeds without a Weed Wacker. I find my town hall actually answers calls and they are extraordinarily willing to help and well versed. A great source. You can even stop by if that is convenient for you. I always call with questions. Or call your Secretary of State office. I find them to be very responsive. I have gone to web site and sent in a question as well as have called. Very responsive. The Secretary of State in each state is in charge of everything regarding voting in your state. Or, call the League of Women Voters. Hope that is helpful.
Thank you for your leadership, Sir. We are in dire need of wisdom, courage and tenacity. You are officially my go-to person for strategic family planning. We got this. 🫡💙
It is classic abuser: love bombing, funny, charming, not taken seriously, forgiven for the missteps, then comes the unfounded trust and commitment, followed by slow growing almost not noticed isolation and then the gaslighting and re-writing history and assigning blame on the victim that they are the biggest problem the abuser is dealing with despite the fact all they want to do is serve and help make things great.
Zelensky and the Ukrainians could give the world a course on the abuser personality; they are already trying desperately to share their expertise on the subject of Putin but to deaf ears because we are all naive to it here unless we have had the experience of an abusive relationship and survived it.
Isolation / Gaslighting / Abuse: verbal, financial, emotional and physically not feeling safe -- this is the life of someone in an abusive relationship -- if you have not lived it God bless you -- if you have it is/was not your fault -- and if you have not perhaps some empathy for victims of domestic abuse will grow out of this experience is my hope along with my knowledge of how to respond: resist the isolation -- which short circuits the gaslighting -- run don't walk -- if unable to leave make a plan and tell everyone -- and know it is when you run/walk that you are in the most danger -- example: Trump's death threats now being issued none to subtly to Zelensky -- classic abuser behavior!!
Of course, the pin would be okay. Why not? It is a show of support worn by anyone. I just think considering they are fighting and dying and in uniform on the battlefield it would not be respectful to wear their uniform unless your skin is in the actual game. It feels inappropriate, but I've lived a long life and have been wrong before. Do as you please. We are all adults, and I am not chastising anyone. Just a gut feeling and thought to express it. Perhaps I overstepped myself. Apologies if that is the case. I've done that before!!
So appreciate this Adam! All of it. Including the stock tips. 🤷🏼♀️.
I do wonder abt the protest strategy. I think the regime is just waiting for those to get large so they can declare martial law. I’m doing economic boycotts and more inclined that way. Nothing can stop those.
Anyway thank you as always for your voice. Was with Canadian cousins this weekend who were raving abt you. They said Canadians are genuinely scared and deeply sad and they won’t buy US products either.
Remember the truckers shutting down cities. It works by sheer numbers. The time is coming. People haven’t felt the full effects but they will of losing jobs, healthcare, services, poor economy bc fewer exports, lack of leadership and government infrastructure. Chaos is not popular.
Good summary of the recent events. Btw -- 100% agree with your comment on BlueSky, I wish the Dems would attend in Zelensky's outfit. But it looks like Hakeem is going to be a good boy and "be dignified."
Only an indecent man would say to a man in uniform who is leading his country thru an epic long and brutal war "why aren't you in a suit -- do you own a suit" Zelensky handled that question and the entire brutal staged event with so much class informed by experience; hard won experience. God save Ukraine, God keep President Zelensky and his family safe from all harm, God if it is your will, please help America restore its role in the world working with our allies for the greater good.
It does not matter what they wear. They should sit with their backs to trump and loudly BOO him when he lies. They need to show a united front against trump and the Republicans.
Pass on his videos...I do...people have no idea that heros like Adam are trying to instruct us and have us understand what we need to do to help ourselves and our country.....
I said it before. We need Adam’s fireside chats every afternoon, just like FDR did during WW II. He inspires like few others at a time when it’s in short supply, and to me that brings a measure of calm and sanity.
I agree with you, Mike . His encouragement means so much in these crazy times!! (And I like the “behind the scenes” stuff. It helps me to have that first hand info!)
I feel the same
I love the behind the scenes. I love hearing how it all works. Government in Action!!
Me too.
PROTEST INFO: MARCH 4TH
https://bsky.app/profile/50501movement.bsky.social
https://www.fiftyfifty.one/events
https://events.pol-rev.com/
Lastly try a search for "March 4th protest" and name of the closest capital city.
https://events.pol-rev.com/events/calendar
AMAZON BLACKOUT: (MARCH 7-14)
https://thepeoplesunionusa.com/faq
1. Protest ---------------- https://bsky.app/profile/50501movement.bsky.social - --------------------------- https://events.pol-rev.com/
2. Boycott --------------- https://www.goodsuniteus.com/ also companies that CEO's & Exec. Officers who attended Inauguration: Tesla, X/Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Amazon/Amazon Prime, Whole Foods ,Zappos, Apple Computer/Apple TV, TikTok, Google, Fitbit and Nest
3. Call/E-mail/Message -------------- all Senators & Congressman tell them how you feel about these important issues.
4. Donate ---------------- If you can afford it donate to the organizations that are doing the legal fights. https://democracyforward.org/ - https://www.citizen.org/ - https://www.citizensforethics.org/ - https://www.aclu.org/ These groups are suing the Trump administration virtually every day. Credit to Jan.
5. Join -------------------- https://www.country1st.com/ - https://indivisible.org/ - https://www.commoncause.org/ - For Veterans, https://www.taskforcebutler.org and https://commondefense.us/
6. I hope we never have to get to this option because it's the worst option of all, which I won't mention here. "Freedom Isn't Free" Vietnam Veteran
Agreed! I wish he would run for president or vice president as an Independent if he can’t see himself running as a Democrat.
And today, at three p m on CNN trump threatened President Zelenski's life. He said “he will sign the contract, or he will no longer be here”. Considering that there have been a dozen assassination attempts in the last three years on President Zelensky's life and that's a significant threat and likely direct from Putin's mouth.
And WHAT INFURIATES ME?NOBODY IS PICKING IT UP, NOT THE MAINSTREAM MEDIA, NOT FOX, NOT CNN - NOBODY IS PICKING UP A DIRECT THREAT TO ZELENSKY.
Please share widely. Make it an urgent talking point - get it to the media.
It is getting clearer and clearer to me that Putin is the source of fear we see in Republicans, and Trump is the messenger. I can hardly believe it but what just happened where Trump is threatening Zelensky with assassination this cannot be coming from our country -- I'm so confused though. Sharing some comical relief. Laughing cures hyperventilation and pushes back on the effects of distress. Hope this helps. It helped me!!
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DFYkLHqvc-F/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
Tonite, both the Times and Post are reporting that all military aid to Ukraine is being stopped until Emperor Pissy Pants decides Ukraine "is serious" about peace.
Neither paper has stated the obvious -- he can't legally do that. These are already approved Congressional appropriations packages, not whims subject to his displeasure.
He can if no one stands up to him.
And yet he stopped U.S. Aid, fired the Inspectors General with not a peep from Congress ...
whoa! I missed that!!
Wow this is first I heard of it
My fervent desire is for Dems to start having town hall meetings in red districts everywhere. The GOP is so invertebrate now and so scared of their constituents that the Dems have a massive opportunity to give people an opportunity to express their outrage, be heard and create a path forward. We have to take advantage now.
Unfortunately there is no effective Democratic Party in my County (part of Adam's last district). They have a website and an Executive Board, but no scheduled meetings (the last one was in 2021). I don't know how the Executive Board would react to a (anti trump, anti maga, anti trumplican) registered Republican joining their ranks and working with them to (a) recruit members and (b) schedule town halls.😒😒😒 I guess a good first step is to register Demcrat.🤔🤔🤔
Richard, I was a Republican for 45 years until 2016. I did not know anything about trump, so I researched him and did not like what I found. I voted for Hillary and Democrats all down the ballot. When the 2018 election rolled around, I switched my registration to Democrat because I realized my Republican Party was in its death throes because MAGA was taking over. I was a moderate Republican and now I am a moderate Democrat. I have always believed in equal rights for everyone and in helping those who are in need.
Or, Independent. I am registered as Independent previously Democrat.
Independent is another option, but maybe only slightly more palatable to the county Democratic Party. Plus, I need to determine how registering Independent will affect what I will get for a Primary election ballot.
I would call your town hall. They will educate you. I don't want to offer any information that I cannot confirm. I know my experience has been a good one but do not want to get into the weeds without a Weed Wacker. I find my town hall actually answers calls and they are extraordinarily willing to help and well versed. A great source. You can even stop by if that is convenient for you. I always call with questions. Or call your Secretary of State office. I find them to be very responsive. I have gone to web site and sent in a question as well as have called. Very responsive. The Secretary of State in each state is in charge of everything regarding voting in your state. Or, call the League of Women Voters. Hope that is helpful.
That's been the only thing holding me back. For decades. But that’s how both parties like it. 😤
Bernie has been doing it.
Zelenskyy held his own against the two bullies!
Yes, he did. He is a great man and a strong president. trump and vance together are not half the man President Zelensky is.
Thank you for your leadership, Sir. We are in dire need of wisdom, courage and tenacity. You are officially my go-to person for strategic family planning. We got this. 🫡💙
I second that
The debacle in the Oval Office where trump and vance viciously bullied Zelenskyy was shocking and demoralizing on so many levels.
The way Trump and Vance spoke to Zelensky was a repeat of Nazi officers demanding a Jewish man bow down. At least that’s what it looked like to me.
It is classic abuser: love bombing, funny, charming, not taken seriously, forgiven for the missteps, then comes the unfounded trust and commitment, followed by slow growing almost not noticed isolation and then the gaslighting and re-writing history and assigning blame on the victim that they are the biggest problem the abuser is dealing with despite the fact all they want to do is serve and help make things great.
Zelensky and the Ukrainians could give the world a course on the abuser personality; they are already trying desperately to share their expertise on the subject of Putin but to deaf ears because we are all naive to it here unless we have had the experience of an abusive relationship and survived it.
Isolation / Gaslighting / Abuse: verbal, financial, emotional and physically not feeling safe -- this is the life of someone in an abusive relationship -- if you have not lived it God bless you -- if you have it is/was not your fault -- and if you have not perhaps some empathy for victims of domestic abuse will grow out of this experience is my hope along with my knowledge of how to respond: resist the isolation -- which short circuits the gaslighting -- run don't walk -- if unable to leave make a plan and tell everyone -- and know it is when you run/walk that you are in the most danger -- example: Trump's death threats now being issued none to subtly to Zelensky -- classic abuser behavior!!
I also wish every Dem would show up in Zelensky’s tactical uniform.
To wear the uniform of the Ukrainian army must be earned. It is not a costume.
No but it would be to honor Ukrainians and stand up to their abuse of Zelenskyy. It say we are with you
You might be right, absolutely!!
Love this. Would a Slava Ukraini or Ukraini flag pin be ok?
Of course, the pin would be okay. Why not? It is a show of support worn by anyone. I just think considering they are fighting and dying and in uniform on the battlefield it would not be respectful to wear their uniform unless your skin is in the actual game. It feels inappropriate, but I've lived a long life and have been wrong before. Do as you please. We are all adults, and I am not chastising anyone. Just a gut feeling and thought to express it. Perhaps I overstepped myself. Apologies if that is the case. I've done that before!!
Both!!! Big and unmistakable.
As a show of solidarity and support for Ukraine and Zelensky. Not as entertainment.
Adam, a blurb just came on my phone saying that Trump has discontinued assistance to Ukraine!!!!
It’s angering
And essentially ended the US position of supporting democracy over totalitarianism.
Official US Government policy has now switched sides .
Every single member of congress with a spine needs to exit the chamber tomorrow as
Putin’s ally enters to speak.
Or dress like Zelenskyy because we are also fighting a Russian occupation
So appreciate this Adam! All of it. Including the stock tips. 🤷🏼♀️.
I do wonder abt the protest strategy. I think the regime is just waiting for those to get large so they can declare martial law. I’m doing economic boycotts and more inclined that way. Nothing can stop those.
Anyway thank you as always for your voice. Was with Canadian cousins this weekend who were raving abt you. They said Canadians are genuinely scared and deeply sad and they won’t buy US products either.
Remember the truckers shutting down cities. It works by sheer numbers. The time is coming. People haven’t felt the full effects but they will of losing jobs, healthcare, services, poor economy bc fewer exports, lack of leadership and government infrastructure. Chaos is not popular.
Thank you for your explanations and your fighting spirit.
The nerve of Musk to say SS is a Ponzie scheme! How disrespectful to those who paid into the SS !
Good summary of the recent events. Btw -- 100% agree with your comment on BlueSky, I wish the Dems would attend in Zelensky's outfit. But it looks like Hakeem is going to be a good boy and "be dignified."
Only an indecent man would say to a man in uniform who is leading his country thru an epic long and brutal war "why aren't you in a suit -- do you own a suit" Zelensky handled that question and the entire brutal staged event with so much class informed by experience; hard won experience. God save Ukraine, God keep President Zelensky and his family safe from all harm, God if it is your will, please help America restore its role in the world working with our allies for the greater good.
I'm sorry but ENOUGH with the dignified!
See above comment by RAISSA re: wearing Zelenskyy’s tactical clothing.
It does not matter what they wear. They should sit with their backs to trump and loudly BOO him when he lies. They need to show a united front against trump and the Republicans.
We’re beyond dignity. They’ve launched a war. They are destroying our government and nation
Adam, we need you to speak out everywhere possible. The country is in trouble .
Pass on his videos...I do...people have no idea that heros like Adam are trying to instruct us and have us understand what we need to do to help ourselves and our country.....
I think he needs to run for President. Best person I’ve seen
I enjoy the behind the scenes stuff!
Me too!
Russia is the aggressor! Not Ukraine!
Trump wants us to believe Zelensky started a war inside his own country. Now how did that happen?