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Thank you for your support of USAID. I have been involved since 1995 to 2018. We have taught thousands of kids to read, delivered tons of food and medicine. Trump and Musk are opening the door to Russia and China. The later is most financially advantageous for Trump and Musk. Too bad most Americans have zero idea what we do and what will happen when we do not.

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NEWS HEADLINE: Tesla sales plunging worldwide amid Musk’s new role in Trump White House. Hallelujah!!!!! Also Democrat AG's are holding Trump's feet to the fire, we will see where goes.

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All the Democratic Senators and Congressman should be organizing a protest to be held in their individual State Capitals using their constituents as the voice of the people. The dates may vary for each state and the weather has to be a consideration. These Representatives need to march with the people and show a sign of unity. Sitting around and voting yes or no is not going to cut it right now. The impact could be tremendous.

This message should to be sent to our representatives to enlighten them!

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I listen to you and cannot help but to think you should be our President. I’ll leave it at that for now.

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Thank you. Humbling

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Adam, you have so much compassion and concern for all people in our world. That is exactly what I would love to see in a leader. I always feel better after listening to your podcast no matter if there's much bad news. You give us hope for the future. You educate, inspire and befriend so many of us. Thank you so very much. I do hope you become our president some day as so many have suggested.

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I am listening now and am impacted by Adam’s knowledge and experience. I thought exactly the same. When I think of the man that’s POTUS now, I literally feel a stab in my chest. Our great nation deserves a leader like Adam. And yes Adam always stay humble. True leadership requires strength of character and humility of the heart. You radiate both.

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Yes!! I just posted the same thing about his knowledge and how eloquently he can communicate that! He needs to be out in the media countering all the nonsense and falsehoods.

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Every time I listen to him or read his pieces, I come to this same conclusion. And I'm a Bernie supporter through and through. Adam knows his stuff and he can articulate it and you can have conversations/debates with him and do what is right not just for our own country, but for the entire global community. I am not religious at all, but I find myself praying that we one day see President Adam Kinzinger in the Oval Office.

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I second that commotion!!!!!!

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Yup Adam Kinzinger for President 2028!

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It seems all the sane and honorable members of both parties are no longer running for elective office.

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ALSO, let's push for a White House in 2028 that represents both parties.

(D) Cory Booker, you, Liz Chaney, the mindset needs to change... you experienced bi-partisanship during the hearings... you know we have more in common than what agitator politicians want us to believe 🇺🇸❤️🇺🇸

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We need a bi partisan progressive populist that literally cares about humanity and our American way of life. Of openness. Of joyfulness. Of compassion. Of strength. Of resourcefulness. Adam, we are seeing much the same thing. You are one of leaders that we need. You were born for this. I feel it in my heart and bones.

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If they ignore the judiciary, they will ignore having elections. We are close to the point of no return.

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it would be a Constitutional crisis and require 'taking it to the streets.'

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2rxWPEdYCnI

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We are already in a Constitutional crisis. There’s a national economic strike scheduled for February 28. Next will be taking to the streets. Thanks for the YouTube link; going there next.

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the link is the Doobie Bro song for inspiration lol. But here's a more thoughtful article on history repeating itself with regard to the crisis of Executive purge.

https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2025/02/06/government-workers-purge-1950s-communism-00202336

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Yeah that Doobie Bros song was a flashback! Oddly quaint to recall those days, but it’s worth recalling that we had real issues then too . . . although I think this might be worse. Thanks for the Politico link. I’m doomscrolling. Haven’t done that since 9/11.

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Yes! Good idea! I've always loved to listen to Cory Booker's ideas. I definitely think he would make a great president! Nd having Liz Chaney and Adam Kinzinger with him would be a great trio to lead us.

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As the father of a current Foreign Service Officer stationed in Bolivia, thank you for your recognition of the great work of our Foreign Service! They are often overlooked! Quick question, what is the resistance by republicans for raising the cap on Social Security contributions? I just don’t get it. This ONE change would fund Social Security for another 100 years! But they steadfastly refuse to even consider this easy fix.

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Steven, I have often wondered the same thing. The cap at its current level, $176,000 (not quite sure of exact amount) is ridiculous. Why would anyone reject the simplest 1st step in a solution to a complex problem. It’s a no brainer IMHO.

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The bill that passed at the end of Biden's term ending the windfall provision should have raised the ceiling on this.

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Should have and yet it didn’t. I think all this chaos and mess being stirred up by trust and maga has exposed a lingering

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malady within our legislative branch. We, the people, have been lazy regarding how much or how little work is being done in Washington. We’ve not held the appropriate ones “feet to the fire”, asking the hard questions for answers. We became too comfortable with the status quo.

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Your awesome. It's time come together. A lot of people are very alone and very scared. That would be nice. It's coup plaine and simple

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Your enthusiasm today is off the charts. I knew nothing of USaid before the efforts to destroy it. But, I certainly see the strength that such a program makes for America. Thanks for reinforcing to those of us who knew nothing of this program just how important it is.

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One of the shining stars in our history was the Berlin air-lift . A friend of mine was a pilot in the effort ( Harber Hall - who later became a state senator from Illinois- and I wonder if Adam knew him ) - - anyway we have positive examples of doing the right thing . True , we haven’t always lived up to the highest ideals ; but canceling the

aid we give to these developing nations is certainly a move in the wrong direction.

Is it just me , but I find it ridiculous that the richest person in the world would go beyond

any reasonable boundary to cut aid to the least fortunate among us . It isn’t just ridiculous-

It’s a shame . Some of you can help me with a more appropriate word for it ? ?

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A sin. An aberration. A calamity done with intent to destroy our American way of life and leadership in the world. An egregious callous malicious attempt to undermine basic fundamental goodness.

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It's staggeringly appalling.

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despicable

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Unconscionable.

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Yeah it’s b*llsh*t.

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I speak French sometimes myself

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Exactly what I was going to say, Dianne. The story he told about the villagers with 2 cows was moving, and made me feel proud of America. I wish everyone could hear him tell that story! Agencies like USAID do more than give handouts...they teach people how to live on their own so they don't need handouts. When I was young, it was The Peace Corp doing this work.

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Those who would put capitalism before democracy deserve neither.

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Adam,

I agree that people need to recognize the promise inherent in our Constitution. Trump is trampling over and destroying what actually unites all of us in this country. He is not a Democrat and he is not a Republican. He is a con man. He is dangerous. We have to believe in each other and in our humanity. Keep up the fight. We are with you.

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Adam, I am terrified that we are in the midst of falling.

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WANT TO DO SOMETHING?

1. PROTEST till the cows come home, look for protest in your area, then all able bodied people should show up!!!!

2. BOYCOTT as many companies as you can that are supporting the Fascist Party through their political donations. Never buy a Tesla, stop using X/Twitter for starters. I have a updated list of companies in this episode. Use https://www.goodsuniteus.com/ to make your own list.

3. Call/E-MAIL/MESSAGE any Republican Senator or Congressman that you think has a resemblance of a backbone and tell him how you feel about these important issues.

4. DONATE if you can afford it to the organizations that are doing the legal fights. THANKS TO FELLOW SUBSTACKER JAN FOR THIS: Democracy Forward - https://democracyforward.org/ - is largely responsible for the Trump Administration’s having rescinded the federal spending freeze. Other groups needing our support are Public Citizen - https://www.citizen.org/ - and Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington - https://www.citizensforethics.org/ - These groups are suing the Trump administration virtually every day. Also ACLU!!!

5. 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

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Contact Democrats too! They need to know what we think and that we have their back!

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Thanks! Appreciate the list - will check that out and pass along as well!

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Adam, you know what this is. Say the word. Everyone in media keeps dancing around it, because they didn't think it could happen in America. It happened. THIS WAS A COUP. A long-planned coup. We were warned, and didn't take it seriously, and now it has gone on too long already. This is Warfare. We are at the start of a Civil War. I abhor saying this, but this is why we have the Second Amendment.

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I agree in 2nd amendment and the protections it affords. I have heard many of my Ukrainian Buddhist friends say they are in support of access to arms and point of invasion of their nation. I don’t own guns at home. So I know a civil war will be bloody and dangerous. I trust there is another path forward. Spiritually I feel there must be. I respect your view.

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Putin’s agenda is proceeding as planned, it seems.

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Didn’t Bill Clinton’s administration balance the budget?

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Yes, it did.

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I thought so!

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And Bush gave it away.

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thought Joe B put a lot of federal judges in place to counter act this from the Trump regime. In fact if i remember correctly Trump spoke up about this knowing that Joe was trying to put some road blocks up...Adam you have to get some GOP people that have character to stop these things... Remember Goldwater telling Nixon about how many Senators were still with him and Goldwater saying and Mr President i'm am not one of them... Nixon knew it was time to resign then...need that character ...i would work that channel...we should work that channel...

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we are far away from the Nixon's Republicans

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Agreed...character is character though....

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How refreshing to hear you speak to my truth! I will promote you and my belief in American propensity to be honorable and serve the downtrodden!...Unlike the current regime of fake Christians!

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I love listening to everything you say. I’m elderly and too tired to protest as I did back in the 60s for civil rights. What I can do is write letters and pass on info.

USAID protects our health. Without aid to treat diseases like Ebola there will be more sickness to spread back to those of us in the US

I listened to someone on FB talking about 3 seats available in the house given up by Reps and special elections to be held to fill those seats on Apr1. In Fl and NY.

If you know any Dems who live in these states please encourage them to vote in these special elections. Most people don’t vote at special elections, but this will be so important to flip the house.

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Wonderful video. The last several minutes were especially inspiring -- regarding the 5 meter/30 meter reference. It reminded me of the friendship that Ronald Reagan and Tip O'Neill shared -- despite being on opposite poles of the political spectrum.

Quoted from The Church in the 21st Century (C21) Center at Boston College: "While much of their political partnership was based on smart gamesmanship, Reagan, the Republican, and O’Neill, the Democrat, could put aside their party differences to find solutions. They had mutual respect for each other that separated their ideological bent from the need for basic human decency".

Hopefully I am allowed to share this quote -- but because it is so important, I'll take my chances. I sincerely hope we can someday reach this point again. Thank you, Adam, for leading the way in that direction.

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The only way we can reach this point is by MAGA defeat! Trump’s delusions of grandeur need to blow up, but we need to really get moving because if we don’t fight now we will never fight; it will be too late. Shock and awe, a dictator strategy for sowing chaos and confusing the public and the Democrats is working. They need to be met head on with every tactic available. I was absolutely appalled at seeing Hakeem Jeffries throw up his hands on a video,roll his eyes and say, “It’s their government, what leverage do we have?” Pathetic! If you can’t lead resign and go home. It’s the right time for a real new party of moderate and trustworthy leaders from both sides of the aisle-Kinzinger, Cheney, Booker, Klobuchar and others. Freedom and Responsibility Party, NOW!

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