Ruth Ben-Ghiat on how Donald Trump is achieving authoritarian goals in a democratic society, and why an opposition with convictions is the only real alternative
I just listened to Adam Kinsinger's podcast with Rich Logis, founder of LeavingMAGA.org. I encourage everyone to listen to Rich Logis. He calls himself, "A born again human being," and his methodology for reaching out to help other MAGA community members see the light is simple and brilliant.
It is so interesting that even now Congress Democrats are open on their fear of their president. How incredible is that. And how the fear of militia is there.
So it will be to us the People with no official allegiance made to the Constitution for an official post that we shall fight with our heart for our Constitution.
What panache we, the people, have and will keep.
What panache the so called by this administration 'lowest' people show RIGHT now in the streets, fighting the masked ICE to save our own people and their rights.
The gelding gilded Oval Office has managed to get another major research university president to step down, this time at U of VA. Where are the linked arms?
Senator Gillibrand has had only poor judgment even before she stupidly attacked Senator Franken. Her attack led to his resignation, costing us one of our best. She has revealed ignorance in other instances but causing the resignation of Senator Franken was the worst of her actions.
I want authentic candidates that have the ability to relate to people! That want to serve for the greater good and have the ability to communicate that effectively.
Thank you again, Anand and Ruth, for your insights. Your discussion about Democrats really resonates with me. The outcome in New York has heartened me, and I am hoping so much that we get NEW BLOOD into our government. In my small purple town in CT, we struggle to find municipal candidates - but will have four brand new, younger folks on the Democratic ticket in the fall. And if our Democrats vote (for a change), we will win.
I live in blue bubble Portland, Oregon which is not shy about protest & showing up, & I’ve been so pleasantly surprised at our multi-generational, overwhelming show of outrage for Hands Off! & No Kings. It’s been healing. But, Zohran Mamdani’s win in NYC was The Best. We are a small enclave of passionate embracers of freedom/liberty, & to see the OG DNC/NYT/WAPO floundering was very affirming. We’re often forgotten because of our location & numbers, but we are fierce defenders of civil rights.
They just don't care they feel untouchable and nothing else matters only their agenda ...So when you are that Egotistical In their mind it's like Bullying What are you going to do about it.? I say Let's start giving those leaders around the world a chance to Shine Show How they truly feel about Mr TAKO Put the Lights On , Canada Mexico Europe, India and Pakistan
Is it not possible that the Iran "affair" was a deal between Trump and Iran: "I fake an attack on you; I tell you how to attack me with little damage so we both continue to look good to our allies. And then together we can have more and more power."
Like Netanyahu taking money for his own pocket from the Saudis and also using some of it to fund Hamas to keep the fires burning?
I just listened to Adam Kinsinger's podcast with Rich Logis, founder of LeavingMAGA.org. I encourage everyone to listen to Rich Logis. He calls himself, "A born again human being," and his methodology for reaching out to help other MAGA community members see the light is simple and brilliant.
It's 20+ minutes long.
I need to check that out. Thank you!!
It is so interesting that even now Congress Democrats are open on their fear of their president. How incredible is that. And how the fear of militia is there.
So it will be to us the People with no official allegiance made to the Constitution for an official post that we shall fight with our heart for our Constitution.
What panache we, the people, have and will keep.
What panache the so called by this administration 'lowest' people show RIGHT now in the streets, fighting the masked ICE to save our own people and their rights.
Heartbreaking and admirable History.
We fight for our rights and our Constitution.
The gelding gilded Oval Office has managed to get another major research university president to step down, this time at U of VA. Where are the linked arms?
Senator Gillibrand has had only poor judgment even before she stupidly attacked Senator Franken. Her attack led to his resignation, costing us one of our best. She has revealed ignorance in other instances but causing the resignation of Senator Franken was the worst of her actions.
I want authentic candidates that have the ability to relate to people! That want to serve for the greater good and have the ability to communicate that effectively.
Thank you again, Anand and Ruth, for your insights. Your discussion about Democrats really resonates with me. The outcome in New York has heartened me, and I am hoping so much that we get NEW BLOOD into our government. In my small purple town in CT, we struggle to find municipal candidates - but will have four brand new, younger folks on the Democratic ticket in the fall. And if our Democrats vote (for a change), we will win.
I live in blue bubble Portland, Oregon which is not shy about protest & showing up, & I’ve been so pleasantly surprised at our multi-generational, overwhelming show of outrage for Hands Off! & No Kings. It’s been healing. But, Zohran Mamdani’s win in NYC was The Best. We are a small enclave of passionate embracers of freedom/liberty, & to see the OG DNC/NYT/WAPO floundering was very affirming. We’re often forgotten because of our location & numbers, but we are fierce defenders of civil rights.
They just don't care they feel untouchable and nothing else matters only their agenda ...So when you are that Egotistical In their mind it's like Bullying What are you going to do about it.? I say Let's start giving those leaders around the world a chance to Shine Show How they truly feel about Mr TAKO Put the Lights On , Canada Mexico Europe, India and Pakistan
They have to bravely challenge the opposite energy being presented by the right.
I want real convictions!
Great show!
Yes! Gillibrand must be primaries! And so should Hakeem!
“Primaried”
A great conversation and so glad I subscribed and all the audio goes into my podcast app. Very handy!
Is it not possible that the Iran "affair" was a deal between Trump and Iran: "I fake an attack on you; I tell you how to attack me with little damage so we both continue to look good to our allies. And then together we can have more and more power."
Like Netanyahu taking money for his own pocket from the Saudis and also using some of it to fund Hamas to keep the fires burning?
I did share it!!! On social media and will do a text and email as well!