Dear readers, I have removed several comments from readers arguing over a post about the female judge in Colorado and Fani Willis. The participants in the argument began directing comments AT one another rather than ABOUT the arguments. Please don't do that. Let's discuss ideas, not comment on one another.
On the way back from an overseas trip aboard Air Force One, she vacated her chair and sat at the feet of President Carter so that I would have a chair to sit on in order to stenotype the President's remarks at a briefing to the press pool of reporters. I wanted to object to her gesture, but realized there was no other option that the small room we were in afforded. People Magazine published a photo on their cover page of First Lady Rosalynn Carter on the floor between her husband and me. I do not know what I would have done had she not humbled herself on my behalf. Rest In Peace, Mrs. Carter.
Not only is DeSantis a coward but the whole of the GOP with an exceptional few. The Carters have shown what service to the country can be and Biden is continuing to show that leadership as President is not about control but rather service to the common good for America and the world. Thanks Robert!
Robert, this was an excellent newsletter tonight. Thank you! I saw that interview Ali Velshi had with Luttig and Tribe. So informative and I loved Tribe’s description of the Judge’s conclusion as “bizarro”. I chuckled at that. She did lay the groundwork but she didn’t finish the job and that was disappointing. I don’t know the layout of the Colorado Supreme Court but like you and the scholars noted, the judge left Trump with a thin thread. He shouldn’t be given even that! I want him gagged and stuffed where he can’t hurt anybody anymore. Then we can go after our own Adolf Eichmann, the deplorable Stephen Miller.
Rosalynn Carter holds a very special place in my heart, as does Jimmy. She quietly tackled many women’s issues as well as mental help for those who had disabilities. That was always her priority. Jimmy, after his presidency, helped fund Habit for Humanity which exceeded every goal. People all over world now have housing that they themselves helped build. Not enough can be said about this loving couple. Grateful they have lived well into their 90’s together.
The current New Yorker quotes Tom Rothman, the Chairman of Sony Motion Pictures Group, commenting on English filmmaker Ridley Scott, who at 86 is completing "Napoleon," and has directed more than 30 prior movies: "Ridley Scott is the single best argument for a second term for Joe Biden," a perfect riposte to what you refer to with excessive courtesy as 'the journalists who focus only on Biden’s age but ignore his accomplishments."
Robert, As always, thank you for highlighting important events and people. I'm intrigued by the people who go along with Trump, antisemitism, extremism, etc. So many people - including judges, attorneys, business leaders, others in government, etc. - are hedging their bets or, as Timothy Snyder says, obeying in advance. Regardless of their reasons why, the problem is that they make it easier for fascists and other totalitarians to rise to power and stay there.
Thank you for keeping us informed and energized. Each of us must speak out and take action to safeguard our democracy.
Nov 20, 2023·edited Nov 20, 2023Liked by Robert B. Hubbell
With Biden and all of his accomplishments being talked about ( or not) must come discussions about rampant ageism in this country. As someone who is fast approaching a milestone decade marker coming quickly, I know the feeling.My own daughter does this schtick on me ,playing the old lady card to make me feel"old". She thinks it is funny. I can't blame her though. My own Boomer generation started the agage"Never trust anyone over 30" saying these words when we were 24 years old. I have said this before but it is worth repeating, I would rather have an accomplished, experienced, stable, energetic older statesman as my POTUS than a lying,misogyntistic, traitorous, fascist, 3 year younger man any day of the week. Bravo, Dark Brandon!
As a symbolic birthday gift I am sending $81.00 to the Biden campaign. His age does not worry me. He has plenty of energy and we need his wisdom and experience!
Saw a great meme: "Vote for a president in 2024 who will end his term at age 86, and then vote for a new president in 2028 -- or vote for a president who will be 83 at the end of his term, and never vote for another president again!
I'll be here tomorrow too Robert. Thank you for putting everything in it's propper light and perpective.
I subscribe to the WAPO, but missed the Biden editorial. Thank you for the link. It's bedtime for this old fart. I'll read it with my coffee in the morning.
I'm so sorry to here about Rosalyn Carter. She was an amazing human being and Jimmy said it best. He really never would have made it without her. We can only hope to remain as productive and active as the two of them, if we even live that long.
I want to mention two very special people today who represent the goodness in the world and in life. Today is President Biden’s birthday and he has done a wonderful unappreciated job as president and I want to mention Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter who passed away this weekend. She was our American First Lady, a role she filled with grace, love and compassion. She lived a life of service and dignity. Two generations before Americans started talking about the mental health crisis, she was helping ease suffering from it. These two individuals should be the standards we hold our elected officials to and are a complete opposite of the chaos and corruption of theie Republicans rivals . Let’s today celebrate the goodness rather than the darkness.
Thank you for your usual insightful comments about so many important current matters. Can you comment upon Trump’s Judge Cannon, who once again has delayed the Florida documents trial until post election? How can she be permitted to continuously rule with such obvious incompetence and bias? And get away with it? Can Smith file motions to get her recused?
Doesn't Trump seem the shallowest of creatures when compared with Jimmy Carter? With his life force focused on self aggrandizement, there's been little time for reflection. Another 4 years with Trump in the White House (and Ken Paxton as AG?), we'll be lucky to come out the other end.
Dear readers, I have removed several comments from readers arguing over a post about the female judge in Colorado and Fani Willis. The participants in the argument began directing comments AT one another rather than ABOUT the arguments. Please don't do that. Let's discuss ideas, not comment on one another.
On the way back from an overseas trip aboard Air Force One, she vacated her chair and sat at the feet of President Carter so that I would have a chair to sit on in order to stenotype the President's remarks at a briefing to the press pool of reporters. I wanted to object to her gesture, but realized there was no other option that the small room we were in afforded. People Magazine published a photo on their cover page of First Lady Rosalynn Carter on the floor between her husband and me. I do not know what I would have done had she not humbled herself on my behalf. Rest In Peace, Mrs. Carter.
Not only is DeSantis a coward but the whole of the GOP with an exceptional few. The Carters have shown what service to the country can be and Biden is continuing to show that leadership as President is not about control but rather service to the common good for America and the world. Thanks Robert!
Robert, this was an excellent newsletter tonight. Thank you! I saw that interview Ali Velshi had with Luttig and Tribe. So informative and I loved Tribe’s description of the Judge’s conclusion as “bizarro”. I chuckled at that. She did lay the groundwork but she didn’t finish the job and that was disappointing. I don’t know the layout of the Colorado Supreme Court but like you and the scholars noted, the judge left Trump with a thin thread. He shouldn’t be given even that! I want him gagged and stuffed where he can’t hurt anybody anymore. Then we can go after our own Adolf Eichmann, the deplorable Stephen Miller.
Rosalynn Carter holds a very special place in my heart, as does Jimmy. She quietly tackled many women’s issues as well as mental help for those who had disabilities. That was always her priority. Jimmy, after his presidency, helped fund Habit for Humanity which exceeded every goal. People all over world now have housing that they themselves helped build. Not enough can be said about this loving couple. Grateful they have lived well into their 90’s together.
Robert:
Thanks for your steady insights and advocacy.
The current New Yorker quotes Tom Rothman, the Chairman of Sony Motion Pictures Group, commenting on English filmmaker Ridley Scott, who at 86 is completing "Napoleon," and has directed more than 30 prior movies: "Ridley Scott is the single best argument for a second term for Joe Biden," a perfect riposte to what you refer to with excessive courtesy as 'the journalists who focus only on Biden’s age but ignore his accomplishments."
Robert, As always, thank you for highlighting important events and people. I'm intrigued by the people who go along with Trump, antisemitism, extremism, etc. So many people - including judges, attorneys, business leaders, others in government, etc. - are hedging their bets or, as Timothy Snyder says, obeying in advance. Regardless of their reasons why, the problem is that they make it easier for fascists and other totalitarians to rise to power and stay there.
Thank you for keeping us informed and energized. Each of us must speak out and take action to safeguard our democracy.
With Biden and all of his accomplishments being talked about ( or not) must come discussions about rampant ageism in this country. As someone who is fast approaching a milestone decade marker coming quickly, I know the feeling.My own daughter does this schtick on me ,playing the old lady card to make me feel"old". She thinks it is funny. I can't blame her though. My own Boomer generation started the agage"Never trust anyone over 30" saying these words when we were 24 years old. I have said this before but it is worth repeating, I would rather have an accomplished, experienced, stable, energetic older statesman as my POTUS than a lying,misogyntistic, traitorous, fascist, 3 year younger man any day of the week. Bravo, Dark Brandon!
The Carters set the high standard for goodness in the White House. President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden stand on their shoulders.
As a symbolic birthday gift I am sending $81.00 to the Biden campaign. His age does not worry me. He has plenty of energy and we need his wisdom and experience!
Nice to see Laurence Tribe agrees with my theory of what the judge in Colorado did, and likely would agree with the "why she did it" analysis.
Saw a great meme: "Vote for a president in 2024 who will end his term at age 86, and then vote for a new president in 2028 -- or vote for a president who will be 83 at the end of his term, and never vote for another president again!
I'll be here tomorrow too Robert. Thank you for putting everything in it's propper light and perpective.
I subscribe to the WAPO, but missed the Biden editorial. Thank you for the link. It's bedtime for this old fart. I'll read it with my coffee in the morning.
I'm so sorry to here about Rosalyn Carter. She was an amazing human being and Jimmy said it best. He really never would have made it without her. We can only hope to remain as productive and active as the two of them, if we even live that long.
I want to mention two very special people today who represent the goodness in the world and in life. Today is President Biden’s birthday and he has done a wonderful unappreciated job as president and I want to mention Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter who passed away this weekend. She was our American First Lady, a role she filled with grace, love and compassion. She lived a life of service and dignity. Two generations before Americans started talking about the mental health crisis, she was helping ease suffering from it. These two individuals should be the standards we hold our elected officials to and are a complete opposite of the chaos and corruption of theie Republicans rivals . Let’s today celebrate the goodness rather than the darkness.
Happy 81st birthday Joe. Join the elite group ....Warren Buffet 93, Bob Dylan, Mick Jagger, Ridley Scott, Barbara Streisand, Robert Redford, ......
Thank you for your usual insightful comments about so many important current matters. Can you comment upon Trump’s Judge Cannon, who once again has delayed the Florida documents trial until post election? How can she be permitted to continuously rule with such obvious incompetence and bias? And get away with it? Can Smith file motions to get her recused?
Doesn't Trump seem the shallowest of creatures when compared with Jimmy Carter? With his life force focused on self aggrandizement, there's been little time for reflection. Another 4 years with Trump in the White House (and Ken Paxton as AG?), we'll be lucky to come out the other end.