To say the least, I'm overwhelmed, and deeply gratified that I was able to express what so many of us are feeling: "...that our democratic home has been ransacked by the one indidual we entrusted to be ultimately responsible for its safety and security ... the crimes Donald Trump committed are a personal affront, a form of theft."
But now that we've had this moment of catharsis, it's crucial we take the next step. We must secure the safety of our democratic home. Each of us must re-commit to defeating both Donald Trump and his despicable MAGA movement.
As Robert reminded us just last Thursday, "To hold Trump accountable for his crimes, we must defeat him politically. ... When we write letters, send postcards, make calls, march in solidarity, knock on doors, and show up at the polls, we are following the example of the faithful servants of democracy who preceded us," (https://roberthubbell.com/p/our-role-in-ensuring-accountablility)
There are so many ways to do your part. In addition to Robert's Hopium Chronicles, subscribe to Jessica Craven's Chop Wood Carry Water (https://chopwoodcarrywaterdaiyactions.substack.com) for a daily checklist of actions you can take right now. Last week, Jessica too pointed out that "we are the ones who will, in the end, defeat this existential threat. Jack Smith can't save us. Only we can."
And if you'd like to help confront Trump-allied MAGA extremists in the one place where they actually wield power within our government - the House of Representatives - consider joining the Feathers of Hope network (www.FeathersOfHope.net or https://JerryWeiss.substack.com). We have been advocating since January for a cross-party alliance, like the bipartisan majority that passed the debt ceiling bill, to remove and replace Speaker Kevin McCarthy, thereby isolating and marginalizing the minority MAGA faction.
Aug 7, 2023·edited Aug 7, 2023Liked by Robert B. Hubbell
Robert opened tonight's report with comments about members of the public being fatigued by the numerous commentaries about Trump's indictment and prosecution. I believe these writings are essential to the survival of democracy. The possibility of Trump being re-elected is so abhorrent that a vigorous and incisive rebuttal of his lies, deception, attempts to intimidate potential witnesses, etc. is not only appropriate, but is critical. Those who want the nation to maintain stability and be governed by someone who respects the Constitution need to fight through their fatigue in order to rebut Trump's outbursts and support President Biden's candidacy.
Thank you, Robert, for tonight’s column. My heart hurts for the young man who was joyfully dancing, expressing himself. The intolerance of people is caused by the mean rhetoric coming from Fake 45 and Company. He and they are responsible for deaths, sedition, killing voting rights, rape, tax evasion, and a plethora of lies. Our collective mental health is on the line. My hope is that this judge hands Trump and his attorneys sanctions that they can’t argue with. Looks like she will not put up with any bullshit. My kinda gal!
Thank you for sharing Jonathan's poignant and powerful image, as well as the great care he took in documenting it. My heart is hurting for the LGBTQ+ community, and the fear I experience for loved ones is constant. I know I'm not alone in this. I can only hope and pray that the malignant cancer that TFG has set loose in his followers will be defeated by LOVE and, definitively, at the ballot box, as well as our justice system.
Aug 7, 2023·edited Aug 7, 2023Liked by Robert B. Hubbell
"If you're gay...say O'Shea
If you're straight...say O'Shea
If you're male...say O'Shea
If you're female...say O'Shea
If you're they...say O'Shea
If you Love...say O'Shea
If you are human...cry O'Shea."
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This past week, as a result of a bug bite underneath my eyelid, I developed a sty. Although I have attended to it, applying a Chrysanthemum tea compress, using a lid wipe, and administering drops, the sty has gotten worse, swollen and purple red, I can feel it coagulating and coming to a head. My purpose is not to turn anyone off from my misfortune's description, rather to draw an analogy (far fetched?) to what we may be feeling now. We scratched at the itch when DJ came upon the scene as if there was no underlying matter of concern. At some point we realized that not only was there a pathology at work, but that continued avoidance would contribute to the development of something much worse. And that happened, talking about and around the signifigance of the disease, we allowed the disorder to grow and worsen. Despite our better judgment we ignored the indications and implications and were forced to live with their problem creating a malady of enormous proportions.
Jack Smith and Judge Chutkin have come in to repair the damage. The infection is worse, for sure, clamoring to affect our complex body. However, we are fighting back; Democracy is altering the outcome. We can see the potential for healing and restoration of our health. It is coming to a head and when the wretched sore is lanced, the diseased fluid will flow out of the body and we will, with all hope, begin to see again - clearly and emphatically.
Thank you, Robert, for everything in tonight’s column. My gut tells me this judge will not tolerate Fake 45’a lawyers grandstanding. She will maybe give Trump one more warning that if he continues to misbehave, she will throw him in jail. I don’t know if she will take that route yet but perhaps sanction him to bot being able to use social media. That would certainly make him panic. I do wish something like that, something drastic would happen to him.
With that said, my heart really hurts for the young man who was merely joyfully dancing. The teen who stabbed him now faces years of incarceration for his act of violence. That too is sad because it’s all furled by mean rhetoric from Fake 45 and his minion. I blame them for everything.
It will be very interesting to see what kind of a warning he'll get and what further restrictions will apply. Trump's Congressional defenders and his layers have become masters of manipulation transforming all action into speech and blaming the Biden administration of trying to muzzle a political opponent. .
We should not rise to every provocation or credit every bad-faith lie disguised as a legal defense or bother to refute every false equivalency.
NO! We should do what Tom Nichols proposed in the Atlantic next week. Confront these liars and scum every time they open their lying mouths. Drunken old Uncle Fred gets kicked out of the house and told never to return. These traitors have to be called out in public and shamed and then shunned.
It’s obvious to me and I hope other voters that Trump has no defense for the charges against him regarding J6th so he is and his attorney are relying on intimidation and trying to sway the court of public opinion. Trump has no answers or rebuttal against the charges and his“ act” is getting old. The reality is he can’t win re-election with just his dedicated base even if they all voted. I firmly believe as the Georgia indictment gets unveiled that the support for Trump will become toxic for many Republicans running for office and provide an opportunity for Democrats to remind voters who has supported both Trump and the overturning of the election on January 6th. As the indictments pile up Trump will become more outrageous and demonstrate unequivocally why he is not only dangerous but unqualified to hold office.
Robert, you are absolutely correct when you say this battle is in the court of public opinion. Last night I joined Ruth Ben-Ghiat’s Lucid Zoom where she said the same thing. She said it’s all about the propaganda and that’s why the lawyer, Lauro, went on all the Sunday shows. I’m actually disgusted that they all gave him this platform when they know better. At the end of the meeting someone said that Indivisible is recommending a simple phrase. It is “MAGA extremists are taking away your rights”. Short and to the point, no?
As Trump’s lawyers stated that he has the right to tell what the witnesses said to the grand jury, it is apparent that Trump and his lawyers want full disclosure to the public. I can think of no better means for full disclosure than televising this historical trial.
I agree that all of the attention on Trump and his "shenanigans" are tiring, but I am totally ignorant of the legal implications of what is going on, and your ability to cut to the bone and explain what is going on from a legal point of view is essential. Please continue to give us the big picture of these tumultuous times! Thank you!
Thank you Robert, for continuing to fill in the blanks for us in the DJT indictment. It is definitely THE MOST IMPORTANT THING for us to focus on as our nation and our democracy face the worst threat of their existence. I’ve heard folks talking about a “civil war” and I, for one, think we are in the midst of it right now. It will be happening in a Washington, DC court room.
Over the weekend, a comment I posted on Robert's discussion forum (https://roberthubbell.substack.com/p/j6-indictment-discussion-forum ) was liked by more than 500 readers.
To say the least, I'm overwhelmed, and deeply gratified that I was able to express what so many of us are feeling: "...that our democratic home has been ransacked by the one indidual we entrusted to be ultimately responsible for its safety and security ... the crimes Donald Trump committed are a personal affront, a form of theft."
But now that we've had this moment of catharsis, it's crucial we take the next step. We must secure the safety of our democratic home. Each of us must re-commit to defeating both Donald Trump and his despicable MAGA movement.
As Robert reminded us just last Thursday, "To hold Trump accountable for his crimes, we must defeat him politically. ... When we write letters, send postcards, make calls, march in solidarity, knock on doors, and show up at the polls, we are following the example of the faithful servants of democracy who preceded us," (https://roberthubbell.com/p/our-role-in-ensuring-accountablility)
There are so many ways to do your part. In addition to Robert's Hopium Chronicles, subscribe to Jessica Craven's Chop Wood Carry Water (https://chopwoodcarrywaterdaiyactions.substack.com) for a daily checklist of actions you can take right now. Last week, Jessica too pointed out that "we are the ones who will, in the end, defeat this existential threat. Jack Smith can't save us. Only we can."
And if you'd like to help confront Trump-allied MAGA extremists in the one place where they actually wield power within our government - the House of Representatives - consider joining the Feathers of Hope network (www.FeathersOfHope.net or https://JerryWeiss.substack.com). We have been advocating since January for a cross-party alliance, like the bipartisan majority that passed the debt ceiling bill, to remove and replace Speaker Kevin McCarthy, thereby isolating and marginalizing the minority MAGA faction.
As Joyce Vance (https://joycevance.substack.com) always says, "We're in this together."
.
Robert opened tonight's report with comments about members of the public being fatigued by the numerous commentaries about Trump's indictment and prosecution. I believe these writings are essential to the survival of democracy. The possibility of Trump being re-elected is so abhorrent that a vigorous and incisive rebuttal of his lies, deception, attempts to intimidate potential witnesses, etc. is not only appropriate, but is critical. Those who want the nation to maintain stability and be governed by someone who respects the Constitution need to fight through their fatigue in order to rebut Trump's outbursts and support President Biden's candidacy.
Thank you, Robert, for tonight’s column. My heart hurts for the young man who was joyfully dancing, expressing himself. The intolerance of people is caused by the mean rhetoric coming from Fake 45 and Company. He and they are responsible for deaths, sedition, killing voting rights, rape, tax evasion, and a plethora of lies. Our collective mental health is on the line. My hope is that this judge hands Trump and his attorneys sanctions that they can’t argue with. Looks like she will not put up with any bullshit. My kinda gal!
Thank you for sharing Jonathan's poignant and powerful image, as well as the great care he took in documenting it. My heart is hurting for the LGBTQ+ community, and the fear I experience for loved ones is constant. I know I'm not alone in this. I can only hope and pray that the malignant cancer that TFG has set loose in his followers will be defeated by LOVE and, definitively, at the ballot box, as well as our justice system.
"If you're gay...say O'Shea
If you're straight...say O'Shea
If you're male...say O'Shea
If you're female...say O'Shea
If you're they...say O'Shea
If you Love...say O'Shea
If you are human...cry O'Shea."
---------------------------------
This past week, as a result of a bug bite underneath my eyelid, I developed a sty. Although I have attended to it, applying a Chrysanthemum tea compress, using a lid wipe, and administering drops, the sty has gotten worse, swollen and purple red, I can feel it coagulating and coming to a head. My purpose is not to turn anyone off from my misfortune's description, rather to draw an analogy (far fetched?) to what we may be feeling now. We scratched at the itch when DJ came upon the scene as if there was no underlying matter of concern. At some point we realized that not only was there a pathology at work, but that continued avoidance would contribute to the development of something much worse. And that happened, talking about and around the signifigance of the disease, we allowed the disorder to grow and worsen. Despite our better judgment we ignored the indications and implications and were forced to live with their problem creating a malady of enormous proportions.
Jack Smith and Judge Chutkin have come in to repair the damage. The infection is worse, for sure, clamoring to affect our complex body. However, we are fighting back; Democracy is altering the outcome. We can see the potential for healing and restoration of our health. It is coming to a head and when the wretched sore is lanced, the diseased fluid will flow out of the body and we will, with all hope, begin to see again - clearly and emphatically.
Thank you, Robert, for everything in tonight’s column. My gut tells me this judge will not tolerate Fake 45’a lawyers grandstanding. She will maybe give Trump one more warning that if he continues to misbehave, she will throw him in jail. I don’t know if she will take that route yet but perhaps sanction him to bot being able to use social media. That would certainly make him panic. I do wish something like that, something drastic would happen to him.
With that said, my heart really hurts for the young man who was merely joyfully dancing. The teen who stabbed him now faces years of incarceration for his act of violence. That too is sad because it’s all furled by mean rhetoric from Fake 45 and his minion. I blame them for everything.
Trump continues to commit crimes as he awaits trial. Take away his access to social media. Shut. Him. Up.
It will be very interesting to see what kind of a warning he'll get and what further restrictions will apply. Trump's Congressional defenders and his layers have become masters of manipulation transforming all action into speech and blaming the Biden administration of trying to muzzle a political opponent. .
We should not rise to every provocation or credit every bad-faith lie disguised as a legal defense or bother to refute every false equivalency.
NO! We should do what Tom Nichols proposed in the Atlantic next week. Confront these liars and scum every time they open their lying mouths. Drunken old Uncle Fred gets kicked out of the house and told never to return. These traitors have to be called out in public and shamed and then shunned.
It’s obvious to me and I hope other voters that Trump has no defense for the charges against him regarding J6th so he is and his attorney are relying on intimidation and trying to sway the court of public opinion. Trump has no answers or rebuttal against the charges and his“ act” is getting old. The reality is he can’t win re-election with just his dedicated base even if they all voted. I firmly believe as the Georgia indictment gets unveiled that the support for Trump will become toxic for many Republicans running for office and provide an opportunity for Democrats to remind voters who has supported both Trump and the overturning of the election on January 6th. As the indictments pile up Trump will become more outrageous and demonstrate unequivocally why he is not only dangerous but unqualified to hold office.
Robert, you are absolutely correct when you say this battle is in the court of public opinion. Last night I joined Ruth Ben-Ghiat’s Lucid Zoom where she said the same thing. She said it’s all about the propaganda and that’s why the lawyer, Lauro, went on all the Sunday shows. I’m actually disgusted that they all gave him this platform when they know better. At the end of the meeting someone said that Indivisible is recommending a simple phrase. It is “MAGA extremists are taking away your rights”. Short and to the point, no?
As Trump’s lawyers stated that he has the right to tell what the witnesses said to the grand jury, it is apparent that Trump and his lawyers want full disclosure to the public. I can think of no better means for full disclosure than televising this historical trial.
Dear Robert,
I agree that all of the attention on Trump and his "shenanigans" are tiring, but I am totally ignorant of the legal implications of what is going on, and your ability to cut to the bone and explain what is going on from a legal point of view is essential. Please continue to give us the big picture of these tumultuous times! Thank you!
Janette Papi
O'Shae Sibley ❤
what do Justice Thomas's tax filings show for interest paid or the reporting of debt forgiveness as income?
Thank you Robert, for continuing to fill in the blanks for us in the DJT indictment. It is definitely THE MOST IMPORTANT THING for us to focus on as our nation and our democracy face the worst threat of their existence. I’ve heard folks talking about a “civil war” and I, for one, think we are in the midst of it right now. It will be happening in a Washington, DC court room.