i agree MTG is Trump without Trump. Trump is the pustule that erupted on the body politic, a virus that has been laying low and growing making itself felt, until it erupted in 2016.
MTG is part of that virus. The pustule has been too much, as it showed what the virus really is.
The “two Santas” strategy has worked for Republicans since the Reagan administration…drive up the national debt as high as possible with massive tax breaks for the very richest among us. Then Democrats come in to clean up the mess, which made it far more difficult to fund Medicare, Social Security & other domestic programs…because Republicans scream bloody murder about the national Debt when Democrats are in office.
I believe it is incumbent upon this post and others to ware people who are 63-64 about the disadvantages of medicare advantage. Maybe Thom can list them,so all of us who subscribe can talk to those becoming eligible. I believe that medicare advantage sale were suspended a few yrs ago,because of the fraud. I may need some help with this,if any other subscribers want to jump in with facts,not opinions,it would be much appreciated.
It would not solve all the great problems of the Trumpist era, but could start the ball rolling on one or more of the topics you have listed - keep trrying - and perhaps there are other significant Republicans who could bring similar surprises by joining you -
Just as Mayor Pete goes willingly into their "Lions' dens"... Bravery personified!
I have no problem with listening to someone, but MTG was part and parcel of MAGA and look where we are now. That recently she has said a few things the rest of have said for years doesn't rehabilitate her in my view. The Strait of Hormuz is or should be the focal point of the world. Trump, Hegseth, show no signs of deescalating. If they are stupid enough to attack Iranian energy infrastructure and the Iranians attack other countries energy infrastructure we are looking at worldwide recession maybe depression. If someone can tell me how we can extricate ourselves from this highly possible outcome I'm all ears. I'll even listen to Marge.
Tom i would also like to know from MTG how she went from a net value of 700 thousand before her faray into fascism and her exit with at, what is it, 25 miliion? How exactly did she accomplise that? How exactly do fascist and some democratic congressmen and senators do that?
Should I run for congress and accept checks from the NRA, the heritage foundations cronies, the insider traided stock deals. The deals from the rich who want to have their way? The... 🤔
Tom, you are a master writer and master thinker. I wish I had your talents. I now have read 16 of your works that should live on forever. You are a genius.
Ok. I now feel like i am kissing...
Moving forward. You are totally right on all of this. I would love to hear fascists and billionaires on your show explaining themselves calmly and rarionally without this fear, disgust and hate against liberals and liberalism they seem to possess. Please, i say, tell us what is on your mind so we can decide if we are for your or against your ideas. They don't do that however. They fear people who think. They fear rejection of their ideas and ideals. They know that most people in America are against racism, bigotry, white supremacy, nazism, the kkk, misogyny, the greed and gluttony of the rich and the would be rich. They know it in their bones. These fascists are very defensive. Who wants to talk to a crowd of educated people who do not really believe in your goals. They need to talk to people who will take orders. Remember these are con men, grifters, who want to talk to those they can bamboozal , who will accept their promises at face value. Who will buy their snake oil ,if you will.
Take the Rump cult members from the rust belt for example. They themselves are a financially poor minority. The democratic governments have not made them rich, millionaires thay want to become. Along comes tRump, the "Apprentice" millionaire they have seen on tv who promises them riches, a way out of their financial mess. All is good, he tells them as long as you vote for me. I can fix your problems. These folks are desperate. They want the American dream they were promised ( that repubiicans took away from them) so they sign on. Only he can save us. So, they sign on. He is our savior they think. ONLY, he can save us Only he can save us. The dems have not helped us. They don't realize it's a con until it's too late.
I could go on but this is a comment after all not a dissertation. Think about it though. Think of what these cult members are going through and why they have signed on to -the tRump cult. If you are an educated dem this will help make things more clear.
The message needs to be not only the fascist failures, the con-con, but what we can do for them. That will win the next election if we actually have one.
Very clever and classy way to extend the invitation 👍
MTG may be a Trojan Horse, as I believe Adam Kinzinger is. When somebody changes with the wind, be careful.
i agree MTG is Trump without Trump. Trump is the pustule that erupted on the body politic, a virus that has been laying low and growing making itself felt, until it erupted in 2016.
MTG is part of that virus. The pustule has been too much, as it showed what the virus really is.
As usual, this was a great post by Mr. Hartmann.
The “two Santas” strategy has worked for Republicans since the Reagan administration…drive up the national debt as high as possible with massive tax breaks for the very richest among us. Then Democrats come in to clean up the mess, which made it far more difficult to fund Medicare, Social Security & other domestic programs…because Republicans scream bloody murder about the national Debt when Democrats are in office.
I believe it is incumbent upon this post and others to ware people who are 63-64 about the disadvantages of medicare advantage. Maybe Thom can list them,so all of us who subscribe can talk to those becoming eligible. I believe that medicare advantage sale were suspended a few yrs ago,because of the fraud. I may need some help with this,if any other subscribers want to jump in with facts,not opinions,it would be much appreciated.
Very well put:
It would not solve all the great problems of the Trumpist era, but could start the ball rolling on one or more of the topics you have listed - keep trrying - and perhaps there are other significant Republicans who could bring similar surprises by joining you -
Just as Mayor Pete goes willingly into their "Lions' dens"... Bravery personified!
I have no problem with listening to someone, but MTG was part and parcel of MAGA and look where we are now. That recently she has said a few things the rest of have said for years doesn't rehabilitate her in my view. The Strait of Hormuz is or should be the focal point of the world. Trump, Hegseth, show no signs of deescalating. If they are stupid enough to attack Iranian energy infrastructure and the Iranians attack other countries energy infrastructure we are looking at worldwide recession maybe depression. If someone can tell me how we can extricate ourselves from this highly possible outcome I'm all ears. I'll even listen to Marge.
Tom i would also like to know from MTG how she went from a net value of 700 thousand before her faray into fascism and her exit with at, what is it, 25 miliion? How exactly did she accomplise that? How exactly do fascist and some democratic congressmen and senators do that?
Should I run for congress and accept checks from the NRA, the heritage foundations cronies, the insider traided stock deals. The deals from the rich who want to have their way? The... 🤔
Tom, you are a master writer and master thinker. I wish I had your talents. I now have read 16 of your works that should live on forever. You are a genius.
Ok. I now feel like i am kissing...
Moving forward. You are totally right on all of this. I would love to hear fascists and billionaires on your show explaining themselves calmly and rarionally without this fear, disgust and hate against liberals and liberalism they seem to possess. Please, i say, tell us what is on your mind so we can decide if we are for your or against your ideas. They don't do that however. They fear people who think. They fear rejection of their ideas and ideals. They know that most people in America are against racism, bigotry, white supremacy, nazism, the kkk, misogyny, the greed and gluttony of the rich and the would be rich. They know it in their bones. These fascists are very defensive. Who wants to talk to a crowd of educated people who do not really believe in your goals. They need to talk to people who will take orders. Remember these are con men, grifters, who want to talk to those they can bamboozal , who will accept their promises at face value. Who will buy their snake oil ,if you will.
Take the Rump cult members from the rust belt for example. They themselves are a financially poor minority. The democratic governments have not made them rich, millionaires thay want to become. Along comes tRump, the "Apprentice" millionaire they have seen on tv who promises them riches, a way out of their financial mess. All is good, he tells them as long as you vote for me. I can fix your problems. These folks are desperate. They want the American dream they were promised ( that repubiicans took away from them) so they sign on. Only he can save us. So, they sign on. He is our savior they think. ONLY, he can save us Only he can save us. The dems have not helped us. They don't realize it's a con until it's too late.
I could go on but this is a comment after all not a dissertation. Think about it though. Think of what these cult members are going through and why they have signed on to -the tRump cult. If you are an educated dem this will help make things more clear.
The message needs to be not only the fascist failures, the con-con, but what we can do for them. That will win the next election if we actually have one.
Amen!
I think this would be a fascinating conversation, honestly.