For some reason, the president thinks he is winning the news cycle by occupying a great American city and ordering his agents to violently confront U.S.
Guys, the end game is what all authoritarian end games are: Exploit people's fear of the other and ratchet up the disorder, so that they will give up their freedoms for security which results in no constraints on their power. It might not be Trump's end game - yes he only wants to win the news cycle - but it's definitely Project 2025's end game and Vance and Miller and Vought.
I subscribed to WaPost for many years. What has happened with Bezos era is disgusting and insult to journalism . Katherine Graham is rolling over in her grave. The only light at the end of the tunnel is independent journalism, often through Substack. I do miss Eugene Robinson, though.
Tim and Sam, Thanks for the reporting, commentary and analysis. Many topics were discussed but Minneapolis is at the epicenter. The man who ended his rant with "this is wrong ", encapsulated America's majority view. Why the Democrats can't see that infuriates the shit out of me. What galls me even more is how few Republicans in Congress can't even muster , this is wrong. It's one thing to lose your self-respect, it's another to have no courage, but when you lose your humanity,you withdraw from civilization. Europe sending some forces up to Greenland demonstrates tremendous spine and respect for both International Law and the trustworthiness of their word. Unfortunately, our country, under this regime, has thrown out our principles and values like yesterday's garbage. Now, if you're going to talk about the worst cabinet member, the parameters must be concise. We are now in the realm of who is killing the most people and who is the most evil. This will narrow the field. Rubio is condoning all the evil. He was complicit in the starvation of hundreds of thousands of children in Africa. He was complicit in the fishing boat executions in the Caribbean. Venezuelan,Cuban and any American deaths going forward will be on his slate. And obviously, he's on board with the ICE rampage. Did I forget Ukraine? You can put those murders in his box score. He's my pick hands down. Of course, Vance, Miller and Kennedy are still in position to pull off the upset, especially Kennedy, if we get hit with another pandemic. Lastly, doesn't it seem strange that we are looking for ways to help the protesters in Iran but killing the protesters here in America.
You know what pisses me off? How many well meaning people have found a way to make a buck off of our national nightmare. Paid subscriptions galore. If you have something to sat that’s substantive and cogent than it should be FREE.
It seems Substack has become our collective shrink.
Tim and Sam believe that what Trump is doing in Minnesota is bad politics. I’m not sure. My Maga Facebook friends seem to think this is ok. I don’t think Trump cares what people in Minnesota think. Red states that are biased towards him likely think this is great.
I am with you , Tim. I have been a lifelong Democrat but the lack of actual leadership is disheartening. I am a retired trial lawyer mourning the demise of the rule of law. Democrats should be outraged and speaking about the repeated attacks on democracy and the rule of law. Handwringing serves no one.
We need more Man on the Street energy! It needs to spread like an unvaccinated measles case! I think Tim mentioned on TNL that folks get mad when he has "silly" pods, but I for one welcome them. If we loose our sense of humor we are all doomed. Sam is always a welcome guest for me!
Requirements to become ICE: 47 days of training, Can you run 1 1/2 miles in 15 minutes? can you do 32 sit ups? Can you do 15 pushups? Who the hell can't?
Love the show every day. So sorry to tell you that in my area a Snickers is upwards of $2.79 so you are going to have to switch out to a different “one other thing” to stay within Brooke’s $3 meal plan. Keep up the great work you do to keep us all informed.
We actually could have had a 'Doug' as a first gentleman- But we suck, so we don't...
Guys, the end game is what all authoritarian end games are: Exploit people's fear of the other and ratchet up the disorder, so that they will give up their freedoms for security which results in no constraints on their power. It might not be Trump's end game - yes he only wants to win the news cycle - but it's definitely Project 2025's end game and Vance and Miller and Vought.
I subscribed to WaPost for many years. What has happened with Bezos era is disgusting and insult to journalism . Katherine Graham is rolling over in her grave. The only light at the end of the tunnel is independent journalism, often through Substack. I do miss Eugene Robinson, though.
Tim and Sam, Thanks for the reporting, commentary and analysis. Many topics were discussed but Minneapolis is at the epicenter. The man who ended his rant with "this is wrong ", encapsulated America's majority view. Why the Democrats can't see that infuriates the shit out of me. What galls me even more is how few Republicans in Congress can't even muster , this is wrong. It's one thing to lose your self-respect, it's another to have no courage, but when you lose your humanity,you withdraw from civilization. Europe sending some forces up to Greenland demonstrates tremendous spine and respect for both International Law and the trustworthiness of their word. Unfortunately, our country, under this regime, has thrown out our principles and values like yesterday's garbage. Now, if you're going to talk about the worst cabinet member, the parameters must be concise. We are now in the realm of who is killing the most people and who is the most evil. This will narrow the field. Rubio is condoning all the evil. He was complicit in the starvation of hundreds of thousands of children in Africa. He was complicit in the fishing boat executions in the Caribbean. Venezuelan,Cuban and any American deaths going forward will be on his slate. And obviously, he's on board with the ICE rampage. Did I forget Ukraine? You can put those murders in his box score. He's my pick hands down. Of course, Vance, Miller and Kennedy are still in position to pull off the upset, especially Kennedy, if we get hit with another pandemic. Lastly, doesn't it seem strange that we are looking for ways to help the protesters in Iran but killing the protesters here in America.
New Jeff Bezos slogan for Wa Po: Democracy Dies under my watch.
You know what pisses me off? How many well meaning people have found a way to make a buck off of our national nightmare. Paid subscriptions galore. If you have something to sat that’s substantive and cogent than it should be FREE.
It seems Substack has become our collective shrink.
Tim and Sam believe that what Trump is doing in Minnesota is bad politics. I’m not sure. My Maga Facebook friends seem to think this is ok. I don’t think Trump cares what people in Minnesota think. Red states that are biased towards him likely think this is great.
I am with you , Tim. I have been a lifelong Democrat but the lack of actual leadership is disheartening. I am a retired trial lawyer mourning the demise of the rule of law. Democrats should be outraged and speaking about the repeated attacks on democracy and the rule of law. Handwringing serves no one.
We need more Man on the Street energy! It needs to spread like an unvaccinated measles case! I think Tim mentioned on TNL that folks get mad when he has "silly" pods, but I for one welcome them. If we loose our sense of humor we are all doomed. Sam is always a welcome guest for me!
OMG that outro is hilarious!!! Love that guy! Great conversation, you two together are so much fun to listen to.
Potpourri. What about Smörgåsbord?
Piece of chicken, piece of broccoli, and a tortilla? So a chicken wrap without sauce, a head of broccoli, and no cheese? Yikes.
Requirements to become ICE: 47 days of training, Can you run 1 1/2 miles in 15 minutes? can you do 32 sit ups? Can you do 15 pushups? Who the hell can't?
Love the show every day. So sorry to tell you that in my area a Snickers is upwards of $2.79 so you are going to have to switch out to a different “one other thing” to stay within Brooke’s $3 meal plan. Keep up the great work you do to keep us all informed.
Frikin love Sam Stein and Tim Miller
The cruelty is the point. They want to provoke response and then invoke the insurrection act.