We readers are grateful you came to Substack, and delighted you've reached 50,000 subscriptions. I am delighted to be part of this wonderful community that has developed because of your fine writing skills and your dedicated commitment to preserving our precious democracy, as well as publicizing and giving "air time" to people and organizations that are finding common cause.
Your daily commentary has become a mainstay of my information pursuit, following on the heels
of HCR, who was the first to give a breath of fresh air to counter the disappointing 24 hour news cycle offerings. Thank you so much...and I wish I could financially support you a a few others, but living on a small social security check does not permit that. I spread the word daily and share your letters. No need to get into the specific issues, for you speak for me in all of them and you provide much-needed hope. So glad to be in your family!
You are a refreshing shower of truth within a miserable storm of lies and 1/4 factual statements by the MAGA “deplorable”. Like climate change the political future is here and it is not going away. We need your voice and the wisdom of your editor. You make a great team. Beware there is lightning in storms.
With deep gratitude I am consciously pausing to acknowledge the profound effect your nightly analysis has had on so many by laying the groundwork necessary to understand all that is challenging our democracy - the hows and whys. But importantly highlighting the many ways to the broaden network for activism.
But most importantly, you do this with a daily demonstration of deep humanity and good will. For me that your true the gift to all of us. Thank you for giving us hours and hours of your life.
Hi! I'm very concerned... I start each morning with you and my coffee and there's no YOU today?? I hope all is ok?? It's so hard to start my day without you! Hope all is well, a loyal reader.
Congratulations, Robert! You deserve to be read far and wide. Your prism of optimism sets you apart (except for Jessica Craven!) and your newsletter is the first thing I read each morning.
I am forever grateful that my cousin Sharon Kale forwarded your newsletter to me during that very difficult period of TFG administration. I was so trying to find ways to move forward and find hope in such a dark time . You inform , inspire and motivate us all to get and stay involved. After all it’s our Democracy. “We the people” If we do not do it who will . You have helped us to realize just how much democracy means , and just how fragile it can be especially if we are not engaged and involved . Thanks Robert to you and Jill for keeping this going and for being a bright light of hope while being realistic and grounded in facts and truth . We are family now . I hope one day to meet you both in person .
Robert, it's 2 a.m. in OH, and I had rotator cuff surgery just 16 hr ago. I rarely post but am pecking this out with my non-dominant hand. Once again your insightful words and loving example bring hope to my heart and grateful tears to my eyes. Abundant thanks to you and your family from me, my children, grand and great-grandchildren.
You help me see the positive in this crazy world we live in. If it wasn't for you I would probably be depressed 😞 or need to stay away from the news. You give me hope. Thank you 😊
Thank you, Robert, for sharing what started out as an email to your daughters. You could have easily said you didn’t want to expand this beyond your family. I was forwarded your column early on when you had a few thousand readers. I subscribed that day and have read every Todays Edition since. Like a lot of others, I was at a low point after 2016. I sent you an email when I was at a low point and you replied right away. Your optimism and faith in democracy bolstered me up then and keep me sane now (somewhat). You and your Managing Editor are the best! Also, thanks for introducing HCR to my morning must reads.
From a daily reader (every day!), thank you immensely for your perspective. You are unique in your ability to explain the world of politics, law and government. A source of hope and inspiration!
We readers are grateful you came to Substack, and delighted you've reached 50,000 subscriptions. I am delighted to be part of this wonderful community that has developed because of your fine writing skills and your dedicated commitment to preserving our precious democracy, as well as publicizing and giving "air time" to people and organizations that are finding common cause.
Your daily commentary has become a mainstay of my information pursuit, following on the heels
of HCR, who was the first to give a breath of fresh air to counter the disappointing 24 hour news cycle offerings. Thank you so much...and I wish I could financially support you a a few others, but living on a small social security check does not permit that. I spread the word daily and share your letters. No need to get into the specific issues, for you speak for me in all of them and you provide much-needed hope. So glad to be in your family!
You are a refreshing shower of truth within a miserable storm of lies and 1/4 factual statements by the MAGA “deplorable”. Like climate change the political future is here and it is not going away. We need your voice and the wisdom of your editor. You make a great team. Beware there is lightning in storms.
With deep gratitude I am consciously pausing to acknowledge the profound effect your nightly analysis has had on so many by laying the groundwork necessary to understand all that is challenging our democracy - the hows and whys. But importantly highlighting the many ways to the broaden network for activism.
But most importantly, you do this with a daily demonstration of deep humanity and good will. For me that your true the gift to all of us. Thank you for giving us hours and hours of your life.
Hi! I'm very concerned... I start each morning with you and my coffee and there's no YOU today?? I hope all is ok?? It's so hard to start my day without you! Hope all is well, a loyal reader.
Ruth I have the same concern. I hope he just forgot to SEND 🙏
Thanks for doing this. It's entirely worthwhile.
No Today's Edition to read (morning of 9/14, East Coast). Is everything okay in the Hubbell household?
Congratulations, Robert! You deserve to be read far and wide. Your prism of optimism sets you apart (except for Jessica Craven!) and your newsletter is the first thing I read each morning.
Thank you for all you do. I only discovered your amazing and inspiring newsletter a couple of weeks ago...I've got a lot of reading to catch up on!
I am forever grateful that my cousin Sharon Kale forwarded your newsletter to me during that very difficult period of TFG administration. I was so trying to find ways to move forward and find hope in such a dark time . You inform , inspire and motivate us all to get and stay involved. After all it’s our Democracy. “We the people” If we do not do it who will . You have helped us to realize just how much democracy means , and just how fragile it can be especially if we are not engaged and involved . Thanks Robert to you and Jill for keeping this going and for being a bright light of hope while being realistic and grounded in facts and truth . We are family now . I hope one day to meet you both in person .
Sincerely in Love and light Anita
Easily one of your finest, Robert. As a comparative newcomer, I'm grateful for the backstory of how this fine Substack came to be!
Robert, it's 2 a.m. in OH, and I had rotator cuff surgery just 16 hr ago. I rarely post but am pecking this out with my non-dominant hand. Once again your insightful words and loving example bring hope to my heart and grateful tears to my eyes. Abundant thanks to you and your family from me, my children, grand and great-grandchildren.
Trump's admiration (adoration?) of Putin goes back even further than 2016, as seen in this Tweet:
"Do you think Putin will be going to The Miss Universe Pageant in November in Moscow – if so, will he become my new best friend?
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 19, 2013
It seemed pretty strange at the time, but now it looks perfectly Trump-normal.
You help me see the positive in this crazy world we live in. If it wasn't for you I would probably be depressed 😞 or need to stay away from the news. You give me hope. Thank you 😊
Thank you, Robert, for sharing what started out as an email to your daughters. You could have easily said you didn’t want to expand this beyond your family. I was forwarded your column early on when you had a few thousand readers. I subscribed that day and have read every Todays Edition since. Like a lot of others, I was at a low point after 2016. I sent you an email when I was at a low point and you replied right away. Your optimism and faith in democracy bolstered me up then and keep me sane now (somewhat). You and your Managing Editor are the best! Also, thanks for introducing HCR to my morning must reads.
From a daily reader (every day!), thank you immensely for your perspective. You are unique in your ability to explain the world of politics, law and government. A source of hope and inspiration!