My heritage has always been white men, so have my marriages. But time is up for your assumption that entitlement is yours alone. Time to allow the benefits and advantages of America to be enjoyed fully by all Americans - women, gays, legal immigrants, and all who came to America legally to escape oppression and bigotry....after all, you can "enjoy" those biases right here in the USA!!
I'm not exactly sure how this happened except for the ill fated escalator ride and electorate not paying attention. However, i wholly blame the GOP enablers. They could have easily stood up to him in 2016 T1.0. Instead, they were busy enriching themselves and playing tootsie with the devil. Their excuse, we'll let the voters decide. Well, here we are and there they are and there it is, the elephant in the room that they don't want to deal with. He is so far removed from us common people and regardless of how much I behoove my nabobs, the red hats love the $. So again...here we are. So protest we must. Be visible. Since corporate media is scared and silent, we'll have to make some noise. This is not normal!
Some of those 2016 enabling GOP members who thought they could control DJT are no longer in Congress (John Boehner, Paul Ryan, etc.) He chased them out. And Mitch had a chance to get rid of him during the 2nd Impeachment but didn't. Look who listens to him now? They should be ashamed of themselves, but you'd have to have a conscience for that. History definitely will not look kindly on them.
That was a great piece of reporting. Your description of trump was spot on. This is so delusional. We are America. What's happening to us??? We stand for truth in a democratic country being taken over by a fascist regime led by a wanna-be dictator who thinks Putin is his mentor! We have got to pull ourselves together and figure a way out...soon.
Agree. Terry, you are an excellent writer in addition to reporting this eloquently on your podcasts.
The description of Grifter-in- Chief was the best yet.
Did you see that photo of this ridiculous man yesterday showing off his Trinket gift shop in the White House to Zellensky and Macron
Photos are worth a thousand words. These should be resent and plastered everywhere in forwards. Si many Americans do not understand words like “capitulate”
Thank you. Just as it gives people a chance to be cruel, it gives many others the chance to be their best in solidarity and love. Stand peaceful. Stand strong. 🇺🇸🙌🏼🇺🇸
How does this give people a chance to be their best? He is taking our country right out from under us. Sometimes peace is the very most useful tool of the enemy - and he is our enemy.
It's truly time to impeach this mad man AGAIN and the ENTIRE Congress who go limp with whatever he demands! Be WOKE in the meaning of open your eyes to the debacle that is eating your democracy alive!
Absolutely one of the most amazing columns I have ever read! I reacted with anger when ABC let you go but now I know we are all the better for it. Your writings are truly gifted and you speak the truth. I feel so much better about all that is happening today just reading your column. Thank You!!!
"This is our country, and we are not going to surrender it. Find each other. Overcome minor differences; overcome major differences. There is only one issue before the country: Democracy. "
Not without fighting for it. Look what Bondi doing now threatening cities, major & governors with complying. DJT depends on fear he always has. Any AMERICAN with a heart & soul should be outraged that this sicko accused of raping underage girls, convicted felon, sexually assaulted woman by court of law, and has 24 sexually assault lawsuits he settled out of court should’ve NEVER BEEN ALLOWED TO RUN FOR ANY OFFICE IN OUR COUNTRY THATS AMERICAS e will eFAULT for trusting. Never again. We must fight harder all of us if not we could very well become Russia! Who do you think Give the Orange pedo directions? Putin & Orban. In DJT last term it was noted by recordings Trump in his final months he talk to Putin over 150x why? Why delete all cell phones messages his Secret Service had as well as his? This man is the most corrupt person in our history to occupy WH & Americans put him there again with help of an autistic person who also has ties to Russia. Now we hear from musk only by his text. When will Americans stop and listen to what’s happening around our country?
He will destroy OUR COUNTRY!! Only if we allow it!!
WE MUST STAND UP TO THIS AUTHORITARIAN CRAP
Most Americans are good honest people. I can only imagine what this Administration could be doing to these immigrants they are forcing into planes kidnapping off our streets. Plus using Jan 6 terrorists from prison. This playbook is Putin as well Orban. Why main stream media not reporting any of it. Go back 6 months Prior to 2024 Elections trump paid for all Media To go to elaborate dinner in the Midwest even some journalist went. I think he made deals with a lot of the Ceo/owners now the only thing you hear is all the good he does just like Russia’s government owned media. The only media we can trust anymore is on sub stack. It seems to be. If we don’t stop paying into these big Companies it will Continue every single Big Tech/Oil Companies/ EQUITY FIRMS are getting richer by the second because Congress Republicans are all bought and paid for by same Co that are getting richer by Americans.
Let’s stop Boycotting for 1 week will hurt if we all work together
BOYCOTTING
GAS/OIL
LARGER GROCERY STORES MOST OWNED BY EQUITY FIRMS
AMAZON, HOME DEPOT, NETFLIX, PARAMOUNT. THOSE are main one I can think of. But damn it we most do something to stop him. Soon.
Gavin Newsom is trying of Course here comes the hurt little souls of CA Republicans who might lose their seats as Democrats in Texas are be force to have police follow them per their CORRUPT AG & GOV now their hold 1 hostage inside their legislature hall that has no bathrooms I would pee on every Republican seat but that’s me camera and all. It’s disgusting the was Republicans act with NO MORAL COMPASS BUT WHEN DEM STRIKES THEIR ALL BUTT HURT. TEXAS HAS THE MOST Corrupt Government in it history now. Most Texans will agree unless they’re the wealthiest. Sad would love to see TX, GA with fair elections no moving ballot boxes, bomb threats or taking water away from long lines as heat is unbearable.
Sorry for my rant again I am just getting angry at Americans doing nothing like this will go away. DJT will not leave unless he’s force this Administration is EVIL as hell their are all just as GREEDY CORRUPT AS RUSSIA sad Our Allies are not going to tolerate much more of US. I am with Canada MAGA WILL DESTROY AMERICA IF WE DONT START HELPING OURSELVES.
Utterly agreed. Whether Jefferson said it or not, the price of Liberty IS eternal vigilance. Thing is, it can't just stop there. We've got to talk the talk AND WALK THE WALK.
Agree! Only women djt care to talk to SICKENING PEOPLE IN THIS ADMINISTRATION, regime, the longer they’re in power the worse it becomes normal. Look at Hungary what Orban did Trumps doing. I believe Putin set this stage 9yrs ago.
I get most Americans are so involved in their own lives I so understand but it Can’t be just us here on SUBSTACK that feel this way? Somehow we must spread The Word on saving Democracy throughout this Country. Stay off of X they Become RIGHT WING EXTREMIST AND NOTHING MORE THAN CONSPIRACY BEINGS. MUSK WAS ABLE TO TURN INTO A DARKER PLATFORM FOR NAZI LOVING POST & REPUBLICANS LIES which sadness me considering I joined right after they started Twitter.
God Bless America at 70 I wish to God I could Fight more, longer and harder like in 70s for Abortion rights, Me Too March, Our live matter after Parkland Shooting. Even Black Lives Matter. I have seen anything as close to those March’s it could be because Main Stream media not covering any of it.
Does anyone else think that this way? Maybe dit’s just me. I sit alone getting madder at DC Republicans not standing By their Oath & Constitution they took was it all lies.
Democrats are to polite I see why but times have changed it’s time to use wrath.
David Hoggs was shut down for saying his truth because older Generations want decorum well that’s got us no where at all. At least that’s my thought. Give me 40+ Gavin Newsom any day as my Governor he’s my Governor thank God!!
Yep many moved there but most moved back to CA. Texas Republicans have been cheating for years in that state. Ann Richardson was a great Gov. Those good old boys hated that she grew her state. Then Corruption began. Sad now they will tear all working class down taking all rights away from Minorities and women people didn’t notice at first because they were working their asses off. Now Paxton what’s his turn abbot will run for President which both are jokes
“He gives people permission to be the worst version of themselves.” My prayer is that all of those who have embraced the opportunity to be the worst version of themselves will wake up in horror and recognize what they have become and choose instead to stand for hope, truth, justice and love.
I doubt they can be awoken to their error. They LIKE things this way. Hillary Clinton didn't call them "a basket of deplorables" because it sounded interesting. She SAW what they were from the get-go, long before others could admit that to themselves.
I don't like taking the pessimist's point of view, but solving this is NOT going to be easy, nor is it likely to be pretty or painless. May not be bloodless, either ... but that may well be what it takes to preserve our democracy.
Those she referred to don't see themselves as "deplorables," but then, they typically aren't horribly great at self-awareness or self-examination. They tend to think in reductive and simplistic terms, rather than look for detail and nuance.
And in an environment such as the current state of affairs, this can be outright DANGEROUS.
Refusing to be afraid is the essential first step to taking on what confronts us in coming years. It's also an Herculean task: a vast challenge in a time when it feels as though there's every reason to be afraid.
But it can be done, if you can find within yourself a deep abiding faith in something bigger and better and more profound than the crudity and chaos of this moment: the Roman circus culture, the bloody, hateful Fox-and-Twitter tactics that have coarsened so many of us, including, alas, people we love.
For some people, the source of strength is faith in an Almighty, a God or some great universal power or principle that transcends time and place. For others it's a belief in justice, in truth, in doing the right thing. For still others it's all of those things and more.
Wherever you reach to find your courage, reach deep, and don't give in to despair. There are true stories of mothers who display almost superhuman strength to rescue their children from danger. We all have that strength somewhere inside us.
If you haven't already, I encourage you to read Too Much and Never Enough, by Mary Trump. As both a Trump family member and clinical psychologist, she has a unique and highly qualified point of view on just who Donald Trump is, how he grew up, and his devolution into what he is today.
It is one hell of a read and I recommend it without hesitation.
" . . . the elixir of hatred, the cup of cruelty . . . "
Terry, you have rendered poetic that which is detestable to all right-thinking people.
Yet--I speak from personal experience--individuals whom I considered in the past to be genuinely ethical, moral, truthful people have entered this strange, deluded cult, seemingly unaware of the inner schizophrenia it represents, the abandonment of previously cherished values, the cleaving to the worst, most horrific aspects of human nature and behavior.
What a terrible denouement awaits them. I wish them no harm, but I have had to withdraw.
Same here. Unfortunately, it was my parents (who taught me to ethical, moral, truthful, have integrity and treat others how I would want them to treat me) that drank the Kool-Aid.
Frank Herbert was right when, in his novel Dune, he wrote “Fear is the mind killer.” In so many spaces we see people frightened to the extent that they won’t stand up, speak out, or even discuss what is happening in our country.
Sadly, those who follow Trump exhibit his same tendencies, deeply insecure and in need of confirmation of what they believe might be personal power: relishing hate, liberal tears, the demeaning of others, and anti- everything they don’t like.
You’ve hit upon exactly what is needed to counter this culture of hate, the truth. Dig up the facts that counter lies, share them and brush aside the vitriol. Keep going, be strong.
Love will always conquer hate. It may take time, it we must persevere to save the country we love.
The sad fact is that the Trump regime has no regard for the truth, facts, or anything that gets in the way of WHAT THEY WANT ... which is why we have to rub their noses in it every chance we get!
I admire your writing and compassion. Hope a few more Americans listen and react. I'm watching and hoping. From your Canadian Neighbour.
❤️🤍🇨🇦❤️🤍🇨🇦
I don’t understand, how in America this is happening.. but this country never resolved it’s hatred for all things “different”
More importantly White men cannot stand to lose status. Crybabies looking for someone to blame. est examples INCELs.
My heritage has always been white men, so have my marriages. But time is up for your assumption that entitlement is yours alone. Time to allow the benefits and advantages of America to be enjoyed fully by all Americans - women, gays, legal immigrants, and all who came to America legally to escape oppression and bigotry....after all, you can "enjoy" those biases right here in the USA!!
I'm not exactly sure how this happened except for the ill fated escalator ride and electorate not paying attention. However, i wholly blame the GOP enablers. They could have easily stood up to him in 2016 T1.0. Instead, they were busy enriching themselves and playing tootsie with the devil. Their excuse, we'll let the voters decide. Well, here we are and there they are and there it is, the elephant in the room that they don't want to deal with. He is so far removed from us common people and regardless of how much I behoove my nabobs, the red hats love the $. So again...here we are. So protest we must. Be visible. Since corporate media is scared and silent, we'll have to make some noise. This is not normal!
Excellent observation. Truly trump is NOT NORMAL!
Some of those 2016 enabling GOP members who thought they could control DJT are no longer in Congress (John Boehner, Paul Ryan, etc.) He chased them out. And Mitch had a chance to get rid of him during the 2nd Impeachment but didn't. Look who listens to him now? They should be ashamed of themselves, but you'd have to have a conscience for that. History definitely will not look kindly on them.
That was a great piece of reporting. Your description of trump was spot on. This is so delusional. We are America. What's happening to us??? We stand for truth in a democratic country being taken over by a fascist regime led by a wanna-be dictator who thinks Putin is his mentor! We have got to pull ourselves together and figure a way out...soon.
Agree. Terry, you are an excellent writer in addition to reporting this eloquently on your podcasts.
The description of Grifter-in- Chief was the best yet.
Did you see that photo of this ridiculous man yesterday showing off his Trinket gift shop in the White House to Zellensky and Macron
Photos are worth a thousand words. These should be resent and plastered everywhere in forwards. Si many Americans do not understand words like “capitulate”
The photo tells you exactly who tRump is.
Thank you. Just as it gives people a chance to be cruel, it gives many others the chance to be their best in solidarity and love. Stand peaceful. Stand strong. 🇺🇸🙌🏼🇺🇸
How does this give people a chance to be their best? He is taking our country right out from under us. Sometimes peace is the very most useful tool of the enemy - and he is our enemy.
It's truly time to impeach this mad man AGAIN and the ENTIRE Congress who go limp with whatever he demands! Be WOKE in the meaning of open your eyes to the debacle that is eating your democracy alive!
Absolutely one of the most amazing columns I have ever read! I reacted with anger when ABC let you go but now I know we are all the better for it. Your writings are truly gifted and you speak the truth. I feel so much better about all that is happening today just reading your column. Thank You!!!
"This is our country, and we are not going to surrender it. Find each other. Overcome minor differences; overcome major differences. There is only one issue before the country: Democracy. "
Amen. Thank you, Terry.
Thank you for your inspiring words. From your pen to our citizens!!! Resist!
Never fear or be afraid, “this too shall pass” Democracy always wins💙💙💙💙
Not without fighting for it. Look what Bondi doing now threatening cities, major & governors with complying. DJT depends on fear he always has. Any AMERICAN with a heart & soul should be outraged that this sicko accused of raping underage girls, convicted felon, sexually assaulted woman by court of law, and has 24 sexually assault lawsuits he settled out of court should’ve NEVER BEEN ALLOWED TO RUN FOR ANY OFFICE IN OUR COUNTRY THATS AMERICAS e will eFAULT for trusting. Never again. We must fight harder all of us if not we could very well become Russia! Who do you think Give the Orange pedo directions? Putin & Orban. In DJT last term it was noted by recordings Trump in his final months he talk to Putin over 150x why? Why delete all cell phones messages his Secret Service had as well as his? This man is the most corrupt person in our history to occupy WH & Americans put him there again with help of an autistic person who also has ties to Russia. Now we hear from musk only by his text. When will Americans stop and listen to what’s happening around our country?
He will destroy OUR COUNTRY!! Only if we allow it!!
WE MUST STAND UP TO THIS AUTHORITARIAN CRAP
Most Americans are good honest people. I can only imagine what this Administration could be doing to these immigrants they are forcing into planes kidnapping off our streets. Plus using Jan 6 terrorists from prison. This playbook is Putin as well Orban. Why main stream media not reporting any of it. Go back 6 months Prior to 2024 Elections trump paid for all Media To go to elaborate dinner in the Midwest even some journalist went. I think he made deals with a lot of the Ceo/owners now the only thing you hear is all the good he does just like Russia’s government owned media. The only media we can trust anymore is on sub stack. It seems to be. If we don’t stop paying into these big Companies it will Continue every single Big Tech/Oil Companies/ EQUITY FIRMS are getting richer by the second because Congress Republicans are all bought and paid for by same Co that are getting richer by Americans.
Let’s stop Boycotting for 1 week will hurt if we all work together
BOYCOTTING
GAS/OIL
LARGER GROCERY STORES MOST OWNED BY EQUITY FIRMS
AMAZON, HOME DEPOT, NETFLIX, PARAMOUNT. THOSE are main one I can think of. But damn it we most do something to stop him. Soon.
Gavin Newsom is trying of Course here comes the hurt little souls of CA Republicans who might lose their seats as Democrats in Texas are be force to have police follow them per their CORRUPT AG & GOV now their hold 1 hostage inside their legislature hall that has no bathrooms I would pee on every Republican seat but that’s me camera and all. It’s disgusting the was Republicans act with NO MORAL COMPASS BUT WHEN DEM STRIKES THEIR ALL BUTT HURT. TEXAS HAS THE MOST Corrupt Government in it history now. Most Texans will agree unless they’re the wealthiest. Sad would love to see TX, GA with fair elections no moving ballot boxes, bomb threats or taking water away from long lines as heat is unbearable.
Sorry for my rant again I am just getting angry at Americans doing nothing like this will go away. DJT will not leave unless he’s force this Administration is EVIL as hell their are all just as GREEDY CORRUPT AS RUSSIA sad Our Allies are not going to tolerate much more of US. I am with Canada MAGA WILL DESTROY AMERICA IF WE DONT START HELPING OURSELVES.
Utterly agreed. Whether Jefferson said it or not, the price of Liberty IS eternal vigilance. Thing is, it can't just stop there. We've got to talk the talk AND WALK THE WALK.
Bondi has no heart or soul. She is damaged goods.
She’s an original mean girl I’d bet.
Agree! Only women djt care to talk to SICKENING PEOPLE IN THIS ADMINISTRATION, regime, the longer they’re in power the worse it becomes normal. Look at Hungary what Orban did Trumps doing. I believe Putin set this stage 9yrs ago.
I get most Americans are so involved in their own lives I so understand but it Can’t be just us here on SUBSTACK that feel this way? Somehow we must spread The Word on saving Democracy throughout this Country. Stay off of X they Become RIGHT WING EXTREMIST AND NOTHING MORE THAN CONSPIRACY BEINGS. MUSK WAS ABLE TO TURN INTO A DARKER PLATFORM FOR NAZI LOVING POST & REPUBLICANS LIES which sadness me considering I joined right after they started Twitter.
God Bless America at 70 I wish to God I could Fight more, longer and harder like in 70s for Abortion rights, Me Too March, Our live matter after Parkland Shooting. Even Black Lives Matter. I have seen anything as close to those March’s it could be because Main Stream media not covering any of it.
Does anyone else think that this way? Maybe dit’s just me. I sit alone getting madder at DC Republicans not standing By their Oath & Constitution they took was it all lies.
Democrats are to polite I see why but times have changed it’s time to use wrath.
David Hoggs was shut down for saying his truth because older Generations want decorum well that’s got us no where at all. At least that’s my thought. Give me 40+ Gavin Newsom any day as my Governor he’s my Governor thank God!!
Damaged goods. Read her bio. She's been with Trump and Epstein a long time.
Quoting the Texas State Senator Gutierrez…”Texas is a one star state Google rating”….public education, healthcare, and on and on!
Yep many moved there but most moved back to CA. Texas Republicans have been cheating for years in that state. Ann Richardson was a great Gov. Those good old boys hated that she grew her state. Then Corruption began. Sad now they will tear all working class down taking all rights away from Minorities and women people didn’t notice at first because they were working their asses off. Now Paxton what’s his turn abbot will run for President which both are jokes
“He gives people permission to be the worst version of themselves.” My prayer is that all of those who have embraced the opportunity to be the worst version of themselves will wake up in horror and recognize what they have become and choose instead to stand for hope, truth, justice and love.
I doubt they can be awoken to their error. They LIKE things this way. Hillary Clinton didn't call them "a basket of deplorables" because it sounded interesting. She SAW what they were from the get-go, long before others could admit that to themselves.
I don't like taking the pessimist's point of view, but solving this is NOT going to be easy, nor is it likely to be pretty or painless. May not be bloodless, either ... but that may well be what it takes to preserve our democracy.
I never saw any reason why Hilary faced criticism for using the phrase "basket of deplorables" since they were and still are!
Those she referred to don't see themselves as "deplorables," but then, they typically aren't horribly great at self-awareness or self-examination. They tend to think in reductive and simplistic terms, rather than look for detail and nuance.
And in an environment such as the current state of affairs, this can be outright DANGEROUS.
We can only hope and pray "they" will wake in horror!
Refusing to be afraid is the essential first step to taking on what confronts us in coming years. It's also an Herculean task: a vast challenge in a time when it feels as though there's every reason to be afraid.
But it can be done, if you can find within yourself a deep abiding faith in something bigger and better and more profound than the crudity and chaos of this moment: the Roman circus culture, the bloody, hateful Fox-and-Twitter tactics that have coarsened so many of us, including, alas, people we love.
For some people, the source of strength is faith in an Almighty, a God or some great universal power or principle that transcends time and place. For others it's a belief in justice, in truth, in doing the right thing. For still others it's all of those things and more.
Wherever you reach to find your courage, reach deep, and don't give in to despair. There are true stories of mothers who display almost superhuman strength to rescue their children from danger. We all have that strength somewhere inside us.
Terry, this column took my breath away. Every word is electrifying — emotionally and intellectually. A Pulitzer Prize winner.
Absolutely. It is remarkable. The best I've read yet on Trump.
If you haven't already, I encourage you to read Too Much and Never Enough, by Mary Trump. As both a Trump family member and clinical psychologist, she has a unique and highly qualified point of view on just who Donald Trump is, how he grew up, and his devolution into what he is today.
It is one hell of a read and I recommend it without hesitation.
Thank you Terry! I am so grateful you are on this platform and no longer constrained by network news.
" . . . the elixir of hatred, the cup of cruelty . . . "
Terry, you have rendered poetic that which is detestable to all right-thinking people.
Yet--I speak from personal experience--individuals whom I considered in the past to be genuinely ethical, moral, truthful people have entered this strange, deluded cult, seemingly unaware of the inner schizophrenia it represents, the abandonment of previously cherished values, the cleaving to the worst, most horrific aspects of human nature and behavior.
What a terrible denouement awaits them. I wish them no harm, but I have had to withdraw.
I have people who have joined the cult. I miss them but I also fear them, so I've dropped them.
Same here. Unfortunately, it was my parents (who taught me to ethical, moral, truthful, have integrity and treat others how I would want them to treat me) that drank the Kool-Aid.
So, so, SO disappointing.
I am so sorry, Deej. Part of the tragedy is that it seems . . . irreversible.
Ditto, June, and with deep sadness, as well as fear--people who had been very close.
This is so well-written, so on point and said with so much feeling. Thank you for this—your talent overflows in this passionate piece!
Frank Herbert was right when, in his novel Dune, he wrote “Fear is the mind killer.” In so many spaces we see people frightened to the extent that they won’t stand up, speak out, or even discuss what is happening in our country.
Sadly, those who follow Trump exhibit his same tendencies, deeply insecure and in need of confirmation of what they believe might be personal power: relishing hate, liberal tears, the demeaning of others, and anti- everything they don’t like.
You’ve hit upon exactly what is needed to counter this culture of hate, the truth. Dig up the facts that counter lies, share them and brush aside the vitriol. Keep going, be strong.
Love will always conquer hate. It may take time, it we must persevere to save the country we love.
The truth is important! Need both sides to step away from ideology and closer to truth for the better of our country
The sad fact is that the Trump regime has no regard for the truth, facts, or anything that gets in the way of WHAT THEY WANT ... which is why we have to rub their noses in it every chance we get!