If Rudy Giuliani refused to obey court orders that required him to produce electronic evidence from his phone and computers, I suspect there's something on those devices that's far more incriminating than just his defamation of Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss
Thank you, Robert, for providing us a summation of “a week of good developments for Democrats!” You do give me hope and thanks, in great part to you, I am not being complacent.
I just spent some time this past month canvassing for the Democratic candidate, best qualified, to succeed David Cicilline’s seat as our representative for CD 1 here in RI.
I admit I had to muster up all my courage, and then some, to do this.
I had a number of meaningful and encouraging conversations, what Joyce Vance would call Civil Discourse. The unexpected bonus… my actions helped me to feel less helpless… more empowered to make meaningful contributions in our battle to save our democracy!
Aug 31, 2023·edited Aug 31, 2023Liked by Robert B. Hubbell
Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss share one important trait with many of the brave souls who had the courage to speak when so many white men cowered. Shucks, did I give the answer away?
BTW, these white males who think "rules are for suckers" are learning now from women who know better (and the enlightened men who care about them) that they delude only themselves. Think "me, too" and pro-choice. Throughout our country's history, women have saved us. Despite oppression.
The searing anger in this column -- at Republicans who believe the law does not apply to them, particularly to Rudy Giuliani and to the former guy -- is exactly appropriate. They have done the country and individuals genuine harm. Now we get an opportunity to see them reap what they have sown.
Good morning, Before selling our FL home and leaving, we enjoyed learning about FL history and socializing with multigenerational Floridians. However, with a rare exception, there was always an underlying fear among those Floridians like DeSantis who grew up in the racially segregated south that they were witnessing the disappearance of their historic feelings of betterment and superiority. They did whatever they could to maintain their political power, but they knew that society was slowly and painfully leveling the playing field. They would no longer feel superior to their black and brown skinned neighbors because their skin was a different shade by the luck of their birth parents. And, as we see with DeSantis, they hate this change and will do anything to preserve the dying feeling of superiority.
Thank you for everything. I think maybe it would be good for you to mention Trump’s disturbing comments. I doubt you have readers who are on the Trump Train, but we have friends who are, and we talk to them. It’s hard to keep up, and I try my best by starting my day with a morning cup of coffee and you and Heather and Joyce.
Robert, I've never thanked you sufficiently for adding links to primary sources. In this case, reading Beryl Howell's systematic flaying all of the skin from the carcass that once was Rudolph Giuliani is a simply intoxicating experience!
Well, after you mentioned the comments by Asswipe that you wouldn't repeat I went and found them, and once again I find that "If my thought dreams could be seen, they'd probably put my head in a guillotine." Too bad the traditional punishment for treason is no longer used.
More justice reporting in this article below (free to all) where a 65 year old Iowa man is sentenced by a Trump appointee for 30 months (more than the DOJ asked for) in federal prison after threatening election workers and AZ AG over election lies. Justice indeed.
It still amazes me the absolute arrogance of the majority with few exceptions in this country of the GOP. We are in a state of war and the weapons are the ballot.
When we are scared and worried about what comes next, we need to remember the courage of these two ladies. May we all have one ounce of their courage and take meaningful action and that includes poll watching and election work.
So, first of all, I am in Pasco County, Florida, but somewhat inland so we were spared the brunt of the storm. My daughter and her family are in an evacuation zone in Pinellas County so they evacuated to our house (with their two big dogs). They left this morning and we won’t know what damage their house sustained until they get there, but pictures from their neighbors who stayed show high water marks on their storage area doors. This is the third year in a row that they had to evacuate to my house and it’s only the beginning of the hurricane season.
Ok, now for my political commentary. As the indictments gain traction the Republicans get more insane and desperate. What they are trying to do to Fani Willis and trying to “defund” Jack Smith is just nuts. And when I see the lies continuing to be broadcast on FOX I wonder what it will take for them to stop. Apparently the big dollar fine they incurred from the defamation lawsuit wasn’t enough. What else can be done to go after them for their lies?
“Democrats should be confident that they will one day rule Texas at the statewide level.”
This was the sentence I needed this morning. I am by nature a realistic optimist, but I have to say yesterday was a low day for me. I read too many articles about even Biden-Trump polling and about concerns about Biden’s age, not to mention conversations with anti-Trump friends for whom that age is a huge, huge concern.
I was left really questioning how to spend my next 15 months. I’m spending many hours a week on voter registration work--naturalizations events but more recently work on college and high school campuses.
Now I’m second guessing myself. Maybe Texas is a lost cause for now? Should I sign up with Michigan or PA or Arizona?
I told my kids last evening that their dad and I (former Republicans!) sincerely believe the country is at stake in 2024.
Any suggestions to help us focus our counterattack?
Do Republican voters in Florida believe that DeSantis can direct hurricane damage away from their homes and properly inflict it on their less conservative next door neighbor?
What’s it like to live in an intact home next to one that’s been destroyed with no funds to even have it demolished so as not to bring down the surviving property values?
Does the mold stay within the deeded property lines?
This is a small point, but one that matters. Before I get to it, though, I want to emphasize how very much I appreciate you daily write-ups, how hopeful they make me, and what a wonderful way to begin each day they are. You wrote "Democrats should be confident that they will one day rule Texas at the statewide level." I want to suggest that "rule," which implies a kind of authoritarian power isn't the word we want. Govern, maybe? Direct? Lead? I'm not sure, but talk of ruling sounds pretty Republican to me. Thank you for all you do every single day to protect our democracy and the values it's built on.
As I think we all know, Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss are true heroes. And like all true heroes, they did not seek the role. As JFK said when a young man asked how he became a war hero. “I had no choice. They sank my boat.” I fear that we shall need more heroes before the threats to democracy are turned back decisively, but I have no doubt that we’ll find them. That’s what happens when you are in the majority and citizens are awake.
If Rudy Giuliani refused to obey court orders that required him to produce electronic evidence from his phone and computers, I suspect there's something on those devices that's far more incriminating than just his defamation of Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss
.
Thank you, Robert, for providing us a summation of “a week of good developments for Democrats!” You do give me hope and thanks, in great part to you, I am not being complacent.
I just spent some time this past month canvassing for the Democratic candidate, best qualified, to succeed David Cicilline’s seat as our representative for CD 1 here in RI.
I admit I had to muster up all my courage, and then some, to do this.
I had a number of meaningful and encouraging conversations, what Joyce Vance would call Civil Discourse. The unexpected bonus… my actions helped me to feel less helpless… more empowered to make meaningful contributions in our battle to save our democracy!
Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss share one important trait with many of the brave souls who had the courage to speak when so many white men cowered. Shucks, did I give the answer away?
BTW, these white males who think "rules are for suckers" are learning now from women who know better (and the enlightened men who care about them) that they delude only themselves. Think "me, too" and pro-choice. Throughout our country's history, women have saved us. Despite oppression.
The searing anger in this column -- at Republicans who believe the law does not apply to them, particularly to Rudy Giuliani and to the former guy -- is exactly appropriate. They have done the country and individuals genuine harm. Now we get an opportunity to see them reap what they have sown.
Good morning, Before selling our FL home and leaving, we enjoyed learning about FL history and socializing with multigenerational Floridians. However, with a rare exception, there was always an underlying fear among those Floridians like DeSantis who grew up in the racially segregated south that they were witnessing the disappearance of their historic feelings of betterment and superiority. They did whatever they could to maintain their political power, but they knew that society was slowly and painfully leveling the playing field. They would no longer feel superior to their black and brown skinned neighbors because their skin was a different shade by the luck of their birth parents. And, as we see with DeSantis, they hate this change and will do anything to preserve the dying feeling of superiority.
Thank you for everything. I think maybe it would be good for you to mention Trump’s disturbing comments. I doubt you have readers who are on the Trump Train, but we have friends who are, and we talk to them. It’s hard to keep up, and I try my best by starting my day with a morning cup of coffee and you and Heather and Joyce.
Robert, I've never thanked you sufficiently for adding links to primary sources. In this case, reading Beryl Howell's systematic flaying all of the skin from the carcass that once was Rudolph Giuliani is a simply intoxicating experience!
Well, after you mentioned the comments by Asswipe that you wouldn't repeat I went and found them, and once again I find that "If my thought dreams could be seen, they'd probably put my head in a guillotine." Too bad the traditional punishment for treason is no longer used.
More justice reporting in this article below (free to all) where a 65 year old Iowa man is sentenced by a Trump appointee for 30 months (more than the DOJ asked for) in federal prison after threatening election workers and AZ AG over election lies. Justice indeed.
https://wapo.st/45nLXtD
It still amazes me the absolute arrogance of the majority with few exceptions in this country of the GOP. We are in a state of war and the weapons are the ballot.
Thanks Robert.
When we are scared and worried about what comes next, we need to remember the courage of these two ladies. May we all have one ounce of their courage and take meaningful action and that includes poll watching and election work.
So, first of all, I am in Pasco County, Florida, but somewhat inland so we were spared the brunt of the storm. My daughter and her family are in an evacuation zone in Pinellas County so they evacuated to our house (with their two big dogs). They left this morning and we won’t know what damage their house sustained until they get there, but pictures from their neighbors who stayed show high water marks on their storage area doors. This is the third year in a row that they had to evacuate to my house and it’s only the beginning of the hurricane season.
Ok, now for my political commentary. As the indictments gain traction the Republicans get more insane and desperate. What they are trying to do to Fani Willis and trying to “defund” Jack Smith is just nuts. And when I see the lies continuing to be broadcast on FOX I wonder what it will take for them to stop. Apparently the big dollar fine they incurred from the defamation lawsuit wasn’t enough. What else can be done to go after them for their lies?
“Democrats should be confident that they will one day rule Texas at the statewide level.”
This was the sentence I needed this morning. I am by nature a realistic optimist, but I have to say yesterday was a low day for me. I read too many articles about even Biden-Trump polling and about concerns about Biden’s age, not to mention conversations with anti-Trump friends for whom that age is a huge, huge concern.
I was left really questioning how to spend my next 15 months. I’m spending many hours a week on voter registration work--naturalizations events but more recently work on college and high school campuses.
Now I’m second guessing myself. Maybe Texas is a lost cause for now? Should I sign up with Michigan or PA or Arizona?
I told my kids last evening that their dad and I (former Republicans!) sincerely believe the country is at stake in 2024.
Any suggestions to help us focus our counterattack?
Do Republican voters in Florida believe that DeSantis can direct hurricane damage away from their homes and properly inflict it on their less conservative next door neighbor?
What’s it like to live in an intact home next to one that’s been destroyed with no funds to even have it demolished so as not to bring down the surviving property values?
Does the mold stay within the deeded property lines?
This is a small point, but one that matters. Before I get to it, though, I want to emphasize how very much I appreciate you daily write-ups, how hopeful they make me, and what a wonderful way to begin each day they are. You wrote "Democrats should be confident that they will one day rule Texas at the statewide level." I want to suggest that "rule," which implies a kind of authoritarian power isn't the word we want. Govern, maybe? Direct? Lead? I'm not sure, but talk of ruling sounds pretty Republican to me. Thank you for all you do every single day to protect our democracy and the values it's built on.
As I think we all know, Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss are true heroes. And like all true heroes, they did not seek the role. As JFK said when a young man asked how he became a war hero. “I had no choice. They sank my boat.” I fear that we shall need more heroes before the threats to democracy are turned back decisively, but I have no doubt that we’ll find them. That’s what happens when you are in the majority and citizens are awake.