"Biden continues to take strong but measured steps in a rapidly changing crisis. He refuses to alter his decisions to placate impatient journalists and cynical politicians. Good. That is what is demanded from a world leader who must rise above the madding crowd to see collateral and long-term consequences that do not fit neatly into 15-second soundbites."
Steady we must remain.
On another somewhat cynical note, it is rather interesting a coincidence that as the criminal and financial investigations have ramped up recently against 45, his BFF Putin starts a war.
it's an upside down time and very frightening especially for those of us with grandchildren who will be inheriting the Supreme Court and all the conservative presumably decisions they will be making. From Row vs. Wade to issues of Gerrymandering if that goes to the SCt, transgender & LGBTQ et al issues, gun laws, abortion rights civil rights and human rights are all at issue now and will be for the next half century with this unbalanced court. I too am tired of hearing the repeated news on the progressive channels and how they ramp up the anxiety every which way. thank you for taking your time to write it straight and provide the simple truth to which we examine and ultimately agree with you nevertheless with such helplessness fear and anger from Trumpt to Putin; two crazy men that have stolen the playbook from Stalin & Hitler! Lynda Levy lyndaalevymft@gmail.com
Feb 25, 2022·edited Feb 25, 2022Liked by Robert B. Hubbell
Thank you for such a clear analysis. I saw a tweet of Stephanie Ruhle’s and thought it was good to back up Biden. She says the US govt doesn’t control SWIFT and she’ll mention that as much as she can to refute other journalists criticizing Biden for not imposing SWIFT sanctions on his own.
The information war at home and the real war abroad are equally crucial tests of our will. Thank God we have an actual President instead of a psychopathic narcissist in charge. Your resolve is inspiring, Robert, and I’m more grateful than ever that I discovered your newsletter. I still find it incomprehensible that people like MTG and Alex Jones exist.
I received this email from the folks at "The Union", a subset of the Lincoln Project. Their call to action against the atrocity that is Fox News is here. Please consider making this call:
The "coverage" on Fox News of the Russian invasion is putting democracy at risk. They'd rather cater to Trumpist misinformation than tell the truth. Even Russian state media published Tucker's rant the other day as propaganda inside Russia. We don't need any more of this at home.
Tell Fox News: Stop pushing Russian propaganda. Put America and democracy first. Please make a brief call right now. The Fox News number is 212-301-3000. You can tell them:
"I'm an American citizen and a patriot. What your channel is doing right now is aiding our enemies. Put America first. Put democracy first. Don't just push out Russian propaganda. I'm going to follow up with your advertisers and my cable network to tell them the same thing."
Joseph Biden is exactly the man who should be President right now. Well informed, careful, strong and patient. The people I hear loudly criticizing him are the bigots and insurrectionists. They sound more crazy all the time.
I am proud of our President and have sent him a letter of support. I encourage others to do the same. Imagine the pressure he is under - not unlike FDR or Truman. Hearing from us can bolster him in a time of enormous hourly challenges. I stand with Joe!
What Bush, Cheney et al did in Iraq was horrible, unconscionable...and illegal---and is on us. What Putin is doing in Ukraine is worse--and is a direct result of Trump, his remarkably useful idiot. And just as Trump, sadly but honestly, is "on us," it is on us to rid the world of these two psychopaths. If we can just start in our backyard, then it might inspire and embolden the rest of the world to finish the job. And it will take time, and it will be costly. This is 1939, 83 years later. And we cannot afford to look away and do nothing while these two madmen destroy what's left of democracy. It starts at the ballot box, right?
“ There are no words” unfortunately is the reality of how the media is treating the comments made about Putin and Ukraine by Trump. Where are the words and outrage from the media and Republicans for the verbal assault on our Democracy and the innocent Ukraine people by leader of the Republican Party. There are no words.
Every commentator who has gaslighted the Ukraine crisis, by blaming the U.S, NATO and the beleaguered country's own government, is as guilty of war crimes as Putin himself. That, sadly, includes Tulsi Gabbard, LTC, U.S. Army, who once was a glimmer of hope for this country. Every drop of blood shed by the Ukrainian civilians is on the hands of those who encourage the recklessness of the enraged tyrant. Blessings to those people of Russia who are standing up and saying "Nyet!".
I know you are concerned about the media’s political tilt. Please encourage your readers to watch the PBS Newshour and listen to public radio. Encourage them to donate to their local PBS stations. This is a trusted source that presents the facts without political bias.
Greg Palast is an incredible investigative reporter - has had huge impact in GA investigating voter purges. I have been following him for a while. and now he is talking about Ukraine. His suggestion is that we ease sanctions on Venezuela to make more and cheaper oil available. This would help ease oil shortages in Europes or elsewhere that might result from cutting Russia out of the oil exporting business.
No words for T___p? How about criminal, sociopathic and psychopathic?
And let’s remember that Lincoln and FDR (until December 7, 1941) faced similar disloyalty from those to whom the president represented a mortal threat. I’m not putting Joe Biden in the same category, but what he faces is not really new.
Robert.. my guess is you are already receiving this— I learned of the Kyiv Independent yesterday and became a Patreon subscriber today. Courageous journalists in Ukraine providing English language information. Must reading.
Thank you for THESE words:
"Biden continues to take strong but measured steps in a rapidly changing crisis. He refuses to alter his decisions to placate impatient journalists and cynical politicians. Good. That is what is demanded from a world leader who must rise above the madding crowd to see collateral and long-term consequences that do not fit neatly into 15-second soundbites."
Steady we must remain.
On another somewhat cynical note, it is rather interesting a coincidence that as the criminal and financial investigations have ramped up recently against 45, his BFF Putin starts a war.
it's an upside down time and very frightening especially for those of us with grandchildren who will be inheriting the Supreme Court and all the conservative presumably decisions they will be making. From Row vs. Wade to issues of Gerrymandering if that goes to the SCt, transgender & LGBTQ et al issues, gun laws, abortion rights civil rights and human rights are all at issue now and will be for the next half century with this unbalanced court. I too am tired of hearing the repeated news on the progressive channels and how they ramp up the anxiety every which way. thank you for taking your time to write it straight and provide the simple truth to which we examine and ultimately agree with you nevertheless with such helplessness fear and anger from Trumpt to Putin; two crazy men that have stolen the playbook from Stalin & Hitler! Lynda Levy lyndaalevymft@gmail.com
Thank you for such a clear analysis. I saw a tweet of Stephanie Ruhle’s and thought it was good to back up Biden. She says the US govt doesn’t control SWIFT and she’ll mention that as much as she can to refute other journalists criticizing Biden for not imposing SWIFT sanctions on his own.
The information war at home and the real war abroad are equally crucial tests of our will. Thank God we have an actual President instead of a psychopathic narcissist in charge. Your resolve is inspiring, Robert, and I’m more grateful than ever that I discovered your newsletter. I still find it incomprehensible that people like MTG and Alex Jones exist.
I received this email from the folks at "The Union", a subset of the Lincoln Project. Their call to action against the atrocity that is Fox News is here. Please consider making this call:
The "coverage" on Fox News of the Russian invasion is putting democracy at risk. They'd rather cater to Trumpist misinformation than tell the truth. Even Russian state media published Tucker's rant the other day as propaganda inside Russia. We don't need any more of this at home.
Tell Fox News: Stop pushing Russian propaganda. Put America and democracy first. Please make a brief call right now. The Fox News number is 212-301-3000. You can tell them:
"I'm an American citizen and a patriot. What your channel is doing right now is aiding our enemies. Put America first. Put democracy first. Don't just push out Russian propaganda. I'm going to follow up with your advertisers and my cable network to tell them the same thing."
Joseph Biden is exactly the man who should be President right now. Well informed, careful, strong and patient. The people I hear loudly criticizing him are the bigots and insurrectionists. They sound more crazy all the time.
I am proud of our President and have sent him a letter of support. I encourage others to do the same. Imagine the pressure he is under - not unlike FDR or Truman. Hearing from us can bolster him in a time of enormous hourly challenges. I stand with Joe!
What Bush, Cheney et al did in Iraq was horrible, unconscionable...and illegal---and is on us. What Putin is doing in Ukraine is worse--and is a direct result of Trump, his remarkably useful idiot. And just as Trump, sadly but honestly, is "on us," it is on us to rid the world of these two psychopaths. If we can just start in our backyard, then it might inspire and embolden the rest of the world to finish the job. And it will take time, and it will be costly. This is 1939, 83 years later. And we cannot afford to look away and do nothing while these two madmen destroy what's left of democracy. It starts at the ballot box, right?
“ There are no words” unfortunately is the reality of how the media is treating the comments made about Putin and Ukraine by Trump. Where are the words and outrage from the media and Republicans for the verbal assault on our Democracy and the innocent Ukraine people by leader of the Republican Party. There are no words.
Every commentator who has gaslighted the Ukraine crisis, by blaming the U.S, NATO and the beleaguered country's own government, is as guilty of war crimes as Putin himself. That, sadly, includes Tulsi Gabbard, LTC, U.S. Army, who once was a glimmer of hope for this country. Every drop of blood shed by the Ukrainian civilians is on the hands of those who encourage the recklessness of the enraged tyrant. Blessings to those people of Russia who are standing up and saying "Nyet!".
I know you are concerned about the media’s political tilt. Please encourage your readers to watch the PBS Newshour and listen to public radio. Encourage them to donate to their local PBS stations. This is a trusted source that presents the facts without political bias.
I do have one word to describe Donald Trump: Evil.
Greg Palast is an incredible investigative reporter - has had huge impact in GA investigating voter purges. I have been following him for a while. and now he is talking about Ukraine. His suggestion is that we ease sanctions on Venezuela to make more and cheaper oil available. This would help ease oil shortages in Europes or elsewhere that might result from cutting Russia out of the oil exporting business.
https://mailchi.mp/gregpalast/venezuela-can-bring-putin-to-his-knees?e=faae7d2ca8
and also
https://us4.campaign-archive.com/?u=33e4ec877eed6a43863a4a92e&id=06ffa194c0
Any way to bring his ideas into the public discussion?
Be well, hang strong, take heart, breathe.
These are such challenging times. I agree - there are no words.
No words for T___p? How about criminal, sociopathic and psychopathic?
And let’s remember that Lincoln and FDR (until December 7, 1941) faced similar disloyalty from those to whom the president represented a mortal threat. I’m not putting Joe Biden in the same category, but what he faces is not really new.
Robert.. my guess is you are already receiving this— I learned of the Kyiv Independent yesterday and became a Patreon subscriber today. Courageous journalists in Ukraine providing English language information. Must reading.
Grateful Biden is our President.
Chop Wood Carry Water work ✅!
Timothy Snyder sent out last night Thinking about new letter providing links on where we can donate to some different organizations in Ukraine. Some are medical, some help women and another helps child. https://snyder.substack.com/p/a-few-ways-to-help-ukrainians/comments
Trump is even more unhinged and mentally ill than Putin - simply beyond words.