I’ve gotten a few emails about this, so just FYI, our first of the month Saturday morning session will be next week so we can discuss the election. Nigel mentioned this a few days ago but I should’ve repeated it in this morning Saturday report. Apologies for the confusion.
I am watching grandchildren this morning, so I'll be brief. First, I believe Liz Cheney is the one Trump stocastically threatened with a firing squad unless he also made that disgusting remark about Vice President Harris.
Secondly, I must comment about the doctors and nurses (yes, nurses) who allowed that young woman, Nevaeh (heaven), to die needlessly. I'm a nurse, not a lawyer, but I would accuse all involved of criminal negligence if I were a prosecutor. Your job, and even your license are not as crucial as one human life. I had priorities when I practiced nursing in this order: my conscience, my license, my job. I would have tried to get other nurses to shame the physicians who chose to discharge the young pregnant woman, particularly after they confirmed she was septic (commonly called blood poisoning), which is often fatal even when treated correctly and promptly. The nurses and other colleagues should have been united in their support to save the life, even if the physician were charged with a crime. Unity among healthcare professionals is crucial in such situations.
What are the chances the doctor would have been charged and, furthermore, that a jury would have convicted him? Medical school is difficult and expensive, but why even become a doctor if your oath to "do no harm" is meaningless"? I spent seven years and my own money on my nursing education, so I understand the risk of going out on a limb for a patient.
DO THE RIGHT THING AND SAVE LIVES IN DEFIANCE OF IMMORAL LAWS AND INSURANCE DENIALS. Physicians could form a coalition or union to pool their money and mutual support for legal expenses and make the practice of medicine respectable again. Respect yourselves and each other!
I had another thought about Nevaeh Crain and the other women who have died or nearly died due to the new abortion law because doctors will obey the law instead of saving the life of the woman. Of course, if the woman dies, so does the embryo or fetus. The rationale is "saving the lives of the unborn."
However, the situation for doctors is almost an experiment about how far the oligarchs can manipulate the healthcare system. What if our rulers decide that anyone over the age of 70 who can't pass a cognitive exam should be denied healthcare including vaccines, antibiotics, insulin, etc.? Would the system go along?
The Germans in the 1930s were led to whole-scale genocide, beginning with the extermination of people in institutions who needed care and were determined to be "useless eaters." The slippery slope eventually included more people deemed unworthy of resources and even their lives.
I was recently denied a continuous glucose monitor my physician decided was medically necessary for me because I had severe side effects from several classes of drugs that treat type 2 diabetes. I must control my blood glucose with diet and exercise, so the CGM is medically necessary. The denial (paraphrased) said that because I am not on insulin or proven that I have problematic episodes of dangerously low blood sugar, I'm not worthy. The CGM resources will be allocated to those who need a CGM more than I do. I have nocturnal hypoglycemia, which eventually causes heart and brain damage if not controlled. This may lead to what is now being called "type 3 diabetes" or Alzheimer's dementia.
In other words, the private Medicare Advantage Plan doesn't have to pay for it with the excuse that other people need this supposedly scarce resource more than I do. That's rationing my care while billions from the Medicare Trust Fund are going to the MA insurers. The question is, where do we draw the line? They'll keep pushing until we do. I am appealing to an Administrative Law Judge for the third time. Meanwhile, the pharmacy had agreed to fill my prescription for cash, although they previously would not allow me to pay cash when the MA plan denied payment.
If Trump vowed to restore Roe v Wade and support Medicare for all, he'd still be a raving lunatic, con man, rapist, convict, incompetent to stand trial, let alone get a security clearance.
Outstanding Saturday Report! Thank you Thom on behalf of all of your readership for your otherworldly effort, heart, and knowledge. You're inspiration ineffable.
Great update! A tRump win on Tuesday will be a planetary scale disaster. GOTV and elect Harris. As for our friends who for some reason or another are sitting out the election or voting for Stein that the point of voting for the lesser of two evils is...less evil.
My optimism is no longer cautious. Although I am less certain about what will happen after the election, and all the purging should still be a cause for concern, I am convinced that publicizing the deaths of women such as the 18 year-old described here and the anger of women about the attacks on them by Trump and the Republicans, as well as things such as the degradation of Puerto Ricans have sealed Trump's fate. I emailed a letter-to-the-editor to that effect yesterday for what it is worth which I will copy here, which also carries a stern warning:
Our very narrow escape – (for publication after Nov. 5th)
Trump will have lost this election before today, and by a huge margin.
The direction of civilization is positive, progressive, and increasingly beneficial for the majority in the absence of great famine or catastrophe caused by irresistible attack in war or uncontrollable or natural forces. A Trump win would have meant immediate movement in a negative direction, painful regression, and rapidly injurious consequences for the majority and the country.
The universe is somewhat predictable and human nature is collectively somewhat more so. Climate destabilization has not quite yet reached catastrophic proportions for us as a whole. War has not quite yet reached our shores. There is still time to correct course. We got really lucky. That has been our story, so far.
How much longer can we count on luck?
Children learn what they live. Democracy is merely a remote distraction and an abstraction for students who do not experience it directly in their daily lives. They cannot adequately appreciate what they do not know and feel firsthand for themselves. Failure to recognize this is what brought us to the brink.
Trump and his minions will try again to use delays, frivolous lawsuits, and subterfuge to get the Supreme Court to overrule the will of the people. All their efforts will fail. The Biden administration is prepared. Now, if we love democracy we must finally let our children enjoy it also during their youth. Democracy must be in their blood.
I’m not familiar with that quote from Lincoln but I am curious about the context. It is true presumably and I think that the majority is wrong if they believe that the final results of this election will be close. The polls have missed the mark for a variety of reasons and things have changed quite dramatically in the last two months or so, which they cannot see through their methods.
But the more important point for me is that the majority has to be trusted in a democracy and we cannot get there if the majority are inept, ignorant, and conditioned to obey arbitrary authority via mass indoctrination. Bill Moyers quotes an unnamed friend in his book, “The Secret Government”, who said, “What you cannot see can blind you.” More importantly, what you choose not to see can blind you. We are where we are because too many people have rejected the conspicuous truth that students are being conditioned, behavior-modified, mis-educated, mollified, and pacified in schools in which a majority are not correct and their errors in thinking, perception, and judgment are passed on to a naïve and trusting captive audience. The students are captive because a majority have mistakenly believed that all it takes to preserve democracy are some teachers with some knowledge and good intentions in schools totally controlled by the state and forced on the less affluent population. Civics classes are useless under the current paradigm, and we got Reagan, two Bushes, Trump, John Roberts, Mike Johnson, etc. for that very reason.
I prefer not to speculate on the outcome of the Election. I am interested on one thing: The Truth. If you believe the Republicans are liars, you are going to have to prove that to me. At least some of them claim to be followers of Christ. And Jesus had the highest condemnation for the "pretenders" and hypocrites. If the Democrats and the media would quit lying to me, I would prefer to be able to trust them. Why can't they be honest and upfront about their agenda, plans, and beliefs.
Whoa! I guess the Lincoln quote should have been a tip off as to what was coming.
The truth is not available to those who have already firmly decided that it is something that they know and something which conflicts with solid empirical, historical, or other evidence. It is true that those of us on the left or in the center do sometimes get careless and speak of Republicans as a unified group when we mean to refer to the Republican leadership or representatives in Washington. Clearly not all Republicans are liars, or corrupt, or unethical. Liz Cheney has proven herself to be highly principled and at least as honest as most Democratic politicians, I believe. I know some Republicans who are at least sincere. However, lying to oneself is still lying and it still often does egregious harm. Tucker Carlson is another story. He has made a real effort to evade and avoid the truth, and lying to himself must have been practiced from a very early age for him to be so good at it.
Following Christ and following Trump are as far apart as you can get. If you haven’t figured that out then nothing I can say in less than two years of non-stop writing will be of any help. Jesus himself wouldn’t have had the time to convert you I’m afraid. I grew up in an evangelical family and I know a little bit about Jesus and the Bible.
If the media is lying to you, I suspect you are looking at the wrong media. I have listened to Thom for over five years and read much of his writing including just one of his books, so far and, while I don’t agree with him quite 100%, I have never doubted that he is truthful and that his info invariably checks out with other validated and verified media sources. The agenda, for the most part is defending and promoting democracy and an America that affords equal opportunity and peaceful cooperation and honest dialogue. Spirituality has a place but religion is out of place here for most of the audience because politics, government, and scientific study are neutral with respect to religion, whether it involves Jesus, Buddha, Mohammed, or some other religious icon.
THANK YOU Robert for an honest answer! Quite refreshing. So: Do you claim to be an "agnostic," or its Latin form -- "ignoramus?" Yes, the Word of God is my Standard for Truth. One thing God cannot do is lie. Therefore, anything that contradicts this Standard cannot be true. And, "No lie is of the truth" (1 John 2:21). And Jesus set another Standard: "he that is not against us is for us" (Luke 9:50). If you are an honest seeker of Truth, God, Who is "not far from every one of us" (Acts 17:27), will reveal Himself unto you. Unfortunately, there is an Imposter, "the father of lies" (John 10;44), who is continually trying to confuse everyone -- and THAT is why we all NEED a "Standard." And I have found that the Bible does stand up to all Scientific scrutiny, be it empirical, historical, or Logical. Indeed, Jesus is the "Logos."
I realized a long time ago that each of us comes from a different background, each with their own unique experience. Only God comprehends all this and since He "is no respecter of persons" (Acts 10:34): We all learn the same way. So, wherever you are in your journey of seeking the Truth, I desire to grow along with you, and desire to trust you and be your friend and earn your trust. Know this: I would never willingly deceive you, and should I be found wrong, PLEASE correct me, because as a "perfectionist," I cannot stand to be "wrong!"
In a perfect world, all sides would present their arguments, and everyone would democratically choose the best option, or after thorough discussion, combination of options -- no deception necessary. Why is it needed anyway? Why would we have to "vote for a Bill," and THEN "see what is in it?"
I know little about Tucker Carlson -- I do not follow him -- except that he seems to be attacked by the media, almost as much as Trump is. I cannot believe that Donald Trump is a "Born-Again" Christian. And with all due respect, I don't believe Jimmy Carter is either (For another discussion and I pray for him often).
As far as I know, Donald Trump has not "repented" of anything and continues to act like a "heathen." The God of the Bible would not allow this to continue, at least not for long: He 'spanks His Children (Hebrews 12:6-8). And either he or his son-in-law said, speaking of Muslims, "We are all God's Children." That simply cannot be true: Either Abraham offered Isaac, or Ishmael on Mt. Moriah. And either "God (Allah) has no son" or "Jesus is The Son of God (Yahweh)."
I have paid for the privilege to interact with The Hartman Report, at least for a month. If it is productive, I will continue. I believe we can solve our problems together. BTW, I confess that I don't know everything, but I know something about a God who claims to. And as I grow in my knowledge of Him, it is my duty and privilege to share all that I am learning with anyone who will listen. And I am meeting many new friends, from different backgrounds, in the process. Again, thank you for your time. Tim P. S. Should you say to me, "There is no such thing as 'Absolute Truth.'" -- Is that true?
Sorry, you lost me at 1 John 2:21. I doubt you will find many people here who will entertain a debate on scripture or religious faith. As I stated before, truth is not available to those who have decided that they already possess it. Saving souls is for other venues and other people. Nice try though.
I take the Green party with a grain of salt, after all the President of the Green Cross is Gorbachev, his reward for disassembling the Soviet Union. well part of it anyway.
As regards Israel, anyone with two neurons to rub together knows that Bibi and Donald are butt buddies, and whatever Bibi wants, Bibi gets, yet American Muslims are blackmailing the Democrats,threatening to withhold their votes because of Biden's support of Israel. Well go ahead fools, you are the losers if Trump wins because of your stupidity.
Check the date, that was Apr 18,2017. Trump had been President 3 months, and the impeachment had not yet started, and they were all still celebrating the victory.
Re "Crazy alert! Tucker says a demon attacked him while he was in bed with his wife and four dogs. "
A belief in demons disqualifies him from being a Christian, as does belief in the Devil, the Anti-Christ, etc. If one believes that their god is "all-good" and "all-powerful" such beings would not exist. With a mere thought this god would uncreate them and make even our memories of their existence disappear. These concepts are leftovers from previous religious beliefs and are incompatible with what Christians say they believe . . . wait, do you think that they don't really believe what they say they believe? Is great puzzlement! Well, not in Carlson's case, maybe.
It appears that some gaslighted Republican/Trump trolls have discovered The Hartman Report where free speech is FREE, and have attempted to repeat their false claims aimed at the Biden administrtion and the Harris/Walz campaign. They are free to post their points of disagreement, but go too far when disparaging others, including Thom. What is their motive? To create discord? Among Thom’s followers? They don’t know us very well. To get publicity or affect the election? They could have as much success as the guy who set ballot boxes on fire. Perhaps it was for our entertainment (like Fox TV), where misinformation flourishes, to our misbelief. The comment section should provide an “ignore” tab, with a score for how many of us would simply choose. I do not recall such trash-talking on this site as there is today, and hope that everyone spends their valuable time on more serious matters, like volunteering on phone banks to get out the vote, for example. No reply is needed, but you are FREE to use your time as you wish!! If you have time, google: gaslighting.
Horrible,, and typical political response. Asking forgiveness for giving permission. This is what we who love our freedoms and liberty are up against.. fascism on full display.
The Village or City Council should require a review of all floats before parades going forward. A committee should be selected so someone is accountable for following through.
Thanks, Thom this is really a great reason to love democracy in the first place, so bad horrible things can’t happen to women. There are so many things to do. Busy weekend before the huge vote. Thom, thank you for being the flame to light our way out of the darkness, it just burns brighter everyday Thom. A beacon we are keeping.
Garland will get right on it! All the 1/6 insurrection and planners are under investigation currently, and all the current traitors are under investigation! Don't let that do nothing demeanor of Garland fool you. It was nice of Biden to insult the magas. I'm still not sure whose side Biden is on, but I don't think it is the middle class. Deplorables and garbage, that ought to fire them up to get them to vote.
Trump said that 250 million Americans were not garbage! Last I checked there was a population of about 340 million Americans. 90 million is just about the amount of democratic voters isn't it? I'm sure pretty sure Trump hates more than 90 million Americans though. The fascist hate all of the disabled and old and nonproductive, regardless of citizenship also!
Thom, I have followed you for years, especially with a long time subscription to Raw Story and currently subscribe to your Report. However, the smear of Jill Stein is truly below the belt. To support Kamala Harris, a verified full throated supporter of a genocide playing out in front of our eyes every morning, on our smartphones and computers, suggests you are a classical liberal who can be relied upon to support fascism as practiced by the Blue Team. No doubt Trump is despciable but Harris is as well. You are replaying Weimar Germany and supporting a warmonger of the first order. This genocide in the Middle East is a Democratic Party production and this is what you are supporting. Harris supports fracking, an awful immigration policy set in motion by Trump, a continuation of self-defeating tariffs against China and a militaristic stance towards China to boot. Be very careful for what you wish for.
The above is a link to a photo of Jill Stein, Mike Flynn , Putin and his coterie of KGB sycophants and oligarchs enjoying dinner.
A smear of Jill Stein, Dr Schwartz,hardly. for some reason I have no recollection of you every commenting, except now when the authenticity of Jill Steinis rightfuly brought into question.
Hmmmm.
And now you drag in charges of genocide, overlooking the real genocide of Putin.
Why is it that your post seems remarkably like the fraud who poses as a Jewish D.O. name of Barry Kaufman.. Hmmm.
What is it with you guys? A penchant for dictatorships?
Concerning Abortion: There have been over one Billion abortions worldwide! Is that not enough blood for you? I distinctly remember C. Everett Koop, former US Surgeon General and Pediatric Surgeon, saying, "In 60 years of Practice, I have never had to choose between the life of the mother or the baby, nor have any of my Associates!" Tragically, it does happen, but these VERY RARE instances where the life of the mother takes precedent over the life of the baby, does not justify making ALL abortions legal, which is what Amendment 3 in Missouri would do if passed. I also remember my former US Senator, Claire McCaskill, saying with a straight face, "Partial Birth Abortion should be legal in order to save the life of the mother." IT IS IMPOSSIBLE for that UNSPEAKABLE procedure to EVER "save the mother's life!" And what do you say to the "Products of rape" that I know of who have lived productive lives? "You should never have been born?" Is there any way we can have an open and honest discussion? I would be willing to find homes for ALL unwanted babies, if I have to do it myself. Some sacrifices are worth it!
I am pro-choice because with the leadership of the right wingers in this world, it will become a living hell and the living will envy the dead! Then you will have 8 billion more deaths on your insane soul.
Sounds like you've been reading the Book of Revelation. I am doing all I can to save our Republic, honor EVERY Citizen's Constitutional Rights -- including yours -- and preserve the Freedom that we still have. If anything I have said is not true, SHOW ME. But if your argument is built on lies, why should I believe it? My wife is from Beijing, China, and is now an American Citizen. And unlike Walz, WAS there during Tiananmen Square. We have seen what happened to Hong Kong: That will happen to the United Stated over my dead body!
Yeh Tim, save the babies and kill the mothers. One think I know, as a genetic genealogist is that personality and character traits are inherited, and the products of a rape all too often grow up to be sociopaths and psycho paths. A particularly famous case comes to mind: Ted Bundy.
A waitress who was violently raped gave up her child, to a loving Christian family, who at age 8 snuck out his bedroom window and strangled a female playmate.
My personal opinion is that you could care less about babies, born or unborn, your real concern is preservation of the masculine prerogative, patriarchal domination.
I will repeat what I said, since you apparently missed it: In the VERY RARE cases where the ONLY choice is between the life of the mother and the life of her baby, the mother's life takes precedent -- THAT is her choice! James Robison, a product of rape, is one of the best Preachers and Ministers I have ever heard. Only God knows the causes of individual behavior. I take it that you went to a school that taught "mind-reading" along with the ability to diagnose people you have never met. Your "personal opinion" along with mine, is worthless. Let's hear the Truth. And do not add to my words.
I fully realize that personal opinions are just that, but I also know that someone has to counter your propaganda. I could care less what your beliefs and motivations are, but I do care about you spreading religious and right wing propaganda.
It is bullshit like yours that is responsible for the turmoil and loss of rights.
To paraphrase the late, great Dizzy Dean, " It ain't 'propaganda,' if it's the truth!" Correct me, if you will, with the truth. I am still learning. And as far as I can tell, the only one trying to take away my rights are the Democrats. And I will not stand by, and allow the Republicans to take away your rights, or mine. If I am anything other than a Christian, I am a Libertarian: If they would leave me alone and let me be a good American Citizen, I would let them serve "We the People." But they don't seem to want to do that. And of course, trading my Freedom for "Security -- lack of 'turmoil'" -- is not acceptable. With God's Help, I can take care of my own, thank you.
If you mean the right to discriminate, harass, intimidate, to exclude, to dominate women and others, then yes Democrats are taking away your rights.
Don't tell me about libertarians.. I flirted with the Libertarian Party in 1980 when David Koch was running for President. I have known many libertarians, and they are only libertarian when it comes to themselves, other wise they are little different thant MAGAts.
I know very little about the Libertarian Party. But the definition fits my "personality." To "discriminate" is to "distinguish" between right and wrong. We do it every day. I will leave you alone, if you will leave me alone. I cannot force you to accept my "Beliefs," but I reserve the Right to prevent you from forcing your beliefs and practices upon me and my family. All are welcome at my Bible Church, but we cannot "have fellowship with" or participate in "evil." A true "Christian" is not dominant, but "servant of all" (Mark 9:35).
Tim,being pro-choice is not taking away your rights. Forcing babies to be born in a world where they would prefer to be dead ,needs to be stopped! I reckon you haven't suffered very much in life thanks to FDR. Thanks to voodoo economics and Ronald Reagan, a few rich people will take you back to the dark ages in their little dungeons, so lots of luck.
As Reagan's speech-writer once wrote, "Everyone who is for abortion has already been born." I don't believe FDR gave my Grandfather his job on the Frisco Railroad. I agree that our current debt/overspending Problem began under Ronald Reagan. And we'll never know if the "line-item-Veto" that he requested would have made a difference. God will hold the "rich" responsible: I understand that those of us who live in the United States are in the top 10% of the world. "To whom much is given, much will be required." My wife is from Beijing China, where most of the "peasants" -- yes, they call them that -- are slaves. She is now an American Citizen. Thank God for America: I do every day.
I am conflicted here: My grandfather was a member of the Railroad Workers and got Railroad Retirement for almost 30 years. I am sure he voted Democrat most of the time, except he couldn't vote for a Catholic JFK. Also, I am sure my grandparents were "Pro-Life!" If all Businesses would pay their employees "fair wages," we wouldn't need "Unions." But, what do we do about the "corrupt" Unions? My wife has the privilege to work for an "employee-owned" Company: It is nice when they distribute the "Profits!" The bottom line is: I must vote for the lesser of two "evils" and then hold them accountable to "We the People!"
I guess I or we will have to prove otherwise. And I confess, we should have been doing that years ago. A few have. If you have any ideas on how to do that. let me know -- seriously: Each baby is of eternal value to me.
I’ve gotten a few emails about this, so just FYI, our first of the month Saturday morning session will be next week so we can discuss the election. Nigel mentioned this a few days ago but I should’ve repeated it in this morning Saturday report. Apologies for the confusion.
I am watching grandchildren this morning, so I'll be brief. First, I believe Liz Cheney is the one Trump stocastically threatened with a firing squad unless he also made that disgusting remark about Vice President Harris.
Secondly, I must comment about the doctors and nurses (yes, nurses) who allowed that young woman, Nevaeh (heaven), to die needlessly. I'm a nurse, not a lawyer, but I would accuse all involved of criminal negligence if I were a prosecutor. Your job, and even your license are not as crucial as one human life. I had priorities when I practiced nursing in this order: my conscience, my license, my job. I would have tried to get other nurses to shame the physicians who chose to discharge the young pregnant woman, particularly after they confirmed she was septic (commonly called blood poisoning), which is often fatal even when treated correctly and promptly. The nurses and other colleagues should have been united in their support to save the life, even if the physician were charged with a crime. Unity among healthcare professionals is crucial in such situations.
What are the chances the doctor would have been charged and, furthermore, that a jury would have convicted him? Medical school is difficult and expensive, but why even become a doctor if your oath to "do no harm" is meaningless"? I spent seven years and my own money on my nursing education, so I understand the risk of going out on a limb for a patient.
DO THE RIGHT THING AND SAVE LIVES IN DEFIANCE OF IMMORAL LAWS AND INSURANCE DENIALS. Physicians could form a coalition or union to pool their money and mutual support for legal expenses and make the practice of medicine respectable again. Respect yourselves and each other!
I had another thought about Nevaeh Crain and the other women who have died or nearly died due to the new abortion law because doctors will obey the law instead of saving the life of the woman. Of course, if the woman dies, so does the embryo or fetus. The rationale is "saving the lives of the unborn."
However, the situation for doctors is almost an experiment about how far the oligarchs can manipulate the healthcare system. What if our rulers decide that anyone over the age of 70 who can't pass a cognitive exam should be denied healthcare including vaccines, antibiotics, insulin, etc.? Would the system go along?
The Germans in the 1930s were led to whole-scale genocide, beginning with the extermination of people in institutions who needed care and were determined to be "useless eaters." The slippery slope eventually included more people deemed unworthy of resources and even their lives.
I was recently denied a continuous glucose monitor my physician decided was medically necessary for me because I had severe side effects from several classes of drugs that treat type 2 diabetes. I must control my blood glucose with diet and exercise, so the CGM is medically necessary. The denial (paraphrased) said that because I am not on insulin or proven that I have problematic episodes of dangerously low blood sugar, I'm not worthy. The CGM resources will be allocated to those who need a CGM more than I do. I have nocturnal hypoglycemia, which eventually causes heart and brain damage if not controlled. This may lead to what is now being called "type 3 diabetes" or Alzheimer's dementia.
In other words, the private Medicare Advantage Plan doesn't have to pay for it with the excuse that other people need this supposedly scarce resource more than I do. That's rationing my care while billions from the Medicare Trust Fund are going to the MA insurers. The question is, where do we draw the line? They'll keep pushing until we do. I am appealing to an Administrative Law Judge for the third time. Meanwhile, the pharmacy had agreed to fill my prescription for cash, although they previously would not allow me to pay cash when the MA plan denied payment.
I've been wondering lately if Republican men think a marriage license is a certificate of ownership.
If Trump vowed to restore Roe v Wade and support Medicare for all, he'd still be a raving lunatic, con man, rapist, convict, incompetent to stand trial, let alone get a security clearance.
Outstanding Saturday Report! Thank you Thom on behalf of all of your readership for your otherworldly effort, heart, and knowledge. You're inspiration ineffable.
Great update! A tRump win on Tuesday will be a planetary scale disaster. GOTV and elect Harris. As for our friends who for some reason or another are sitting out the election or voting for Stein that the point of voting for the lesser of two evils is...less evil.
My optimism is no longer cautious. Although I am less certain about what will happen after the election, and all the purging should still be a cause for concern, I am convinced that publicizing the deaths of women such as the 18 year-old described here and the anger of women about the attacks on them by Trump and the Republicans, as well as things such as the degradation of Puerto Ricans have sealed Trump's fate. I emailed a letter-to-the-editor to that effect yesterday for what it is worth which I will copy here, which also carries a stern warning:
Our very narrow escape – (for publication after Nov. 5th)
Trump will have lost this election before today, and by a huge margin.
The direction of civilization is positive, progressive, and increasingly beneficial for the majority in the absence of great famine or catastrophe caused by irresistible attack in war or uncontrollable or natural forces. A Trump win would have meant immediate movement in a negative direction, painful regression, and rapidly injurious consequences for the majority and the country.
The universe is somewhat predictable and human nature is collectively somewhat more so. Climate destabilization has not quite yet reached catastrophic proportions for us as a whole. War has not quite yet reached our shores. There is still time to correct course. We got really lucky. That has been our story, so far.
How much longer can we count on luck?
Children learn what they live. Democracy is merely a remote distraction and an abstraction for students who do not experience it directly in their daily lives. They cannot adequately appreciate what they do not know and feel firsthand for themselves. Failure to recognize this is what brought us to the brink.
Trump and his minions will try again to use delays, frivolous lawsuits, and subterfuge to get the Supreme Court to overrule the will of the people. All their efforts will fail. The Biden administration is prepared. Now, if we love democracy we must finally let our children enjoy it also during their youth. Democracy must be in their blood.
Abraham Lincoln said, "It is very doubtful if the majority is ever correct."
I’m not familiar with that quote from Lincoln but I am curious about the context. It is true presumably and I think that the majority is wrong if they believe that the final results of this election will be close. The polls have missed the mark for a variety of reasons and things have changed quite dramatically in the last two months or so, which they cannot see through their methods.
But the more important point for me is that the majority has to be trusted in a democracy and we cannot get there if the majority are inept, ignorant, and conditioned to obey arbitrary authority via mass indoctrination. Bill Moyers quotes an unnamed friend in his book, “The Secret Government”, who said, “What you cannot see can blind you.” More importantly, what you choose not to see can blind you. We are where we are because too many people have rejected the conspicuous truth that students are being conditioned, behavior-modified, mis-educated, mollified, and pacified in schools in which a majority are not correct and their errors in thinking, perception, and judgment are passed on to a naïve and trusting captive audience. The students are captive because a majority have mistakenly believed that all it takes to preserve democracy are some teachers with some knowledge and good intentions in schools totally controlled by the state and forced on the less affluent population. Civics classes are useless under the current paradigm, and we got Reagan, two Bushes, Trump, John Roberts, Mike Johnson, etc. for that very reason.
I prefer not to speculate on the outcome of the Election. I am interested on one thing: The Truth. If you believe the Republicans are liars, you are going to have to prove that to me. At least some of them claim to be followers of Christ. And Jesus had the highest condemnation for the "pretenders" and hypocrites. If the Democrats and the media would quit lying to me, I would prefer to be able to trust them. Why can't they be honest and upfront about their agenda, plans, and beliefs.
Whoa! I guess the Lincoln quote should have been a tip off as to what was coming.
The truth is not available to those who have already firmly decided that it is something that they know and something which conflicts with solid empirical, historical, or other evidence. It is true that those of us on the left or in the center do sometimes get careless and speak of Republicans as a unified group when we mean to refer to the Republican leadership or representatives in Washington. Clearly not all Republicans are liars, or corrupt, or unethical. Liz Cheney has proven herself to be highly principled and at least as honest as most Democratic politicians, I believe. I know some Republicans who are at least sincere. However, lying to oneself is still lying and it still often does egregious harm. Tucker Carlson is another story. He has made a real effort to evade and avoid the truth, and lying to himself must have been practiced from a very early age for him to be so good at it.
Following Christ and following Trump are as far apart as you can get. If you haven’t figured that out then nothing I can say in less than two years of non-stop writing will be of any help. Jesus himself wouldn’t have had the time to convert you I’m afraid. I grew up in an evangelical family and I know a little bit about Jesus and the Bible.
If the media is lying to you, I suspect you are looking at the wrong media. I have listened to Thom for over five years and read much of his writing including just one of his books, so far and, while I don’t agree with him quite 100%, I have never doubted that he is truthful and that his info invariably checks out with other validated and verified media sources. The agenda, for the most part is defending and promoting democracy and an America that affords equal opportunity and peaceful cooperation and honest dialogue. Spirituality has a place but religion is out of place here for most of the audience because politics, government, and scientific study are neutral with respect to religion, whether it involves Jesus, Buddha, Mohammed, or some other religious icon.
THANK YOU Robert for an honest answer! Quite refreshing. So: Do you claim to be an "agnostic," or its Latin form -- "ignoramus?" Yes, the Word of God is my Standard for Truth. One thing God cannot do is lie. Therefore, anything that contradicts this Standard cannot be true. And, "No lie is of the truth" (1 John 2:21). And Jesus set another Standard: "he that is not against us is for us" (Luke 9:50). If you are an honest seeker of Truth, God, Who is "not far from every one of us" (Acts 17:27), will reveal Himself unto you. Unfortunately, there is an Imposter, "the father of lies" (John 10;44), who is continually trying to confuse everyone -- and THAT is why we all NEED a "Standard." And I have found that the Bible does stand up to all Scientific scrutiny, be it empirical, historical, or Logical. Indeed, Jesus is the "Logos."
I realized a long time ago that each of us comes from a different background, each with their own unique experience. Only God comprehends all this and since He "is no respecter of persons" (Acts 10:34): We all learn the same way. So, wherever you are in your journey of seeking the Truth, I desire to grow along with you, and desire to trust you and be your friend and earn your trust. Know this: I would never willingly deceive you, and should I be found wrong, PLEASE correct me, because as a "perfectionist," I cannot stand to be "wrong!"
In a perfect world, all sides would present their arguments, and everyone would democratically choose the best option, or after thorough discussion, combination of options -- no deception necessary. Why is it needed anyway? Why would we have to "vote for a Bill," and THEN "see what is in it?"
I know little about Tucker Carlson -- I do not follow him -- except that he seems to be attacked by the media, almost as much as Trump is. I cannot believe that Donald Trump is a "Born-Again" Christian. And with all due respect, I don't believe Jimmy Carter is either (For another discussion and I pray for him often).
As far as I know, Donald Trump has not "repented" of anything and continues to act like a "heathen." The God of the Bible would not allow this to continue, at least not for long: He 'spanks His Children (Hebrews 12:6-8). And either he or his son-in-law said, speaking of Muslims, "We are all God's Children." That simply cannot be true: Either Abraham offered Isaac, or Ishmael on Mt. Moriah. And either "God (Allah) has no son" or "Jesus is The Son of God (Yahweh)."
I have paid for the privilege to interact with The Hartman Report, at least for a month. If it is productive, I will continue. I believe we can solve our problems together. BTW, I confess that I don't know everything, but I know something about a God who claims to. And as I grow in my knowledge of Him, it is my duty and privilege to share all that I am learning with anyone who will listen. And I am meeting many new friends, from different backgrounds, in the process. Again, thank you for your time. Tim P. S. Should you say to me, "There is no such thing as 'Absolute Truth.'" -- Is that true?
Sorry, you lost me at 1 John 2:21. I doubt you will find many people here who will entertain a debate on scripture or religious faith. As I stated before, truth is not available to those who have decided that they already possess it. Saving souls is for other venues and other people. Nice try though.
Here goes. First the call of Europes Greens for Jill Stein to pull out is contrary to her purposes.
Her purpose, along with Tulsi Gabbard,is to elect Putin's puppet Trump any doubts check this dinner with Flynn, Stein and Putin https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/guess-who-came-dinner-flynn-putin-n742696
I take the Green party with a grain of salt, after all the President of the Green Cross is Gorbachev, his reward for disassembling the Soviet Union. well part of it anyway.
As regards Israel, anyone with two neurons to rub together knows that Bibi and Donald are butt buddies, and whatever Bibi wants, Bibi gets, yet American Muslims are blackmailing the Democrats,threatening to withhold their votes because of Biden's support of Israel. Well go ahead fools, you are the losers if Trump wins because of your stupidity.
William, thanks for the photo. I'm not surprised they were with Putin, but I am amazed they were photographed.
Check the date, that was Apr 18,2017. Trump had been President 3 months, and the impeachment had not yet started, and they were all still celebrating the victory.
Re "Crazy alert! Tucker says a demon attacked him while he was in bed with his wife and four dogs. "
A belief in demons disqualifies him from being a Christian, as does belief in the Devil, the Anti-Christ, etc. If one believes that their god is "all-good" and "all-powerful" such beings would not exist. With a mere thought this god would uncreate them and make even our memories of their existence disappear. These concepts are leftovers from previous religious beliefs and are incompatible with what Christians say they believe . . . wait, do you think that they don't really believe what they say they believe? Is great puzzlement! Well, not in Carlson's case, maybe.
Tucker lies again.
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It appears that some gaslighted Republican/Trump trolls have discovered The Hartman Report where free speech is FREE, and have attempted to repeat their false claims aimed at the Biden administrtion and the Harris/Walz campaign. They are free to post their points of disagreement, but go too far when disparaging others, including Thom. What is their motive? To create discord? Among Thom’s followers? They don’t know us very well. To get publicity or affect the election? They could have as much success as the guy who set ballot boxes on fire. Perhaps it was for our entertainment (like Fox TV), where misinformation flourishes, to our misbelief. The comment section should provide an “ignore” tab, with a score for how many of us would simply choose. I do not recall such trash-talking on this site as there is today, and hope that everyone spends their valuable time on more serious matters, like volunteering on phone banks to get out the vote, for example. No reply is needed, but you are FREE to use your time as you wish!! If you have time, google: gaslighting.
Another sizzling button. You think it can't get worse and then it does: Kamala in chains behind a parade float is a must see: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pYJWTh5lJ4E
Horrible,, and typical political response. Asking forgiveness for giving permission. This is what we who love our freedoms and liberty are up against.. fascism on full display.
The Village or City Council should require a review of all floats before parades going forward. A committee should be selected so someone is accountable for following through.
Thanks, Thom this is really a great reason to love democracy in the first place, so bad horrible things can’t happen to women. There are so many things to do. Busy weekend before the huge vote. Thom, thank you for being the flame to light our way out of the darkness, it just burns brighter everyday Thom. A beacon we are keeping.
Garland will get right on it! All the 1/6 insurrection and planners are under investigation currently, and all the current traitors are under investigation! Don't let that do nothing demeanor of Garland fool you. It was nice of Biden to insult the magas. I'm still not sure whose side Biden is on, but I don't think it is the middle class. Deplorables and garbage, that ought to fire them up to get them to vote.
Trump said that 250 million Americans were not garbage! Last I checked there was a population of about 340 million Americans. 90 million is just about the amount of democratic voters isn't it? I'm sure pretty sure Trump hates more than 90 million Americans though. The fascist hate all of the disabled and old and nonproductive, regardless of citizenship also!
Thom, I have followed you for years, especially with a long time subscription to Raw Story and currently subscribe to your Report. However, the smear of Jill Stein is truly below the belt. To support Kamala Harris, a verified full throated supporter of a genocide playing out in front of our eyes every morning, on our smartphones and computers, suggests you are a classical liberal who can be relied upon to support fascism as practiced by the Blue Team. No doubt Trump is despciable but Harris is as well. You are replaying Weimar Germany and supporting a warmonger of the first order. This genocide in the Middle East is a Democratic Party production and this is what you are supporting. Harris supports fracking, an awful immigration policy set in motion by Trump, a continuation of self-defeating tariffs against China and a militaristic stance towards China to boot. Be very careful for what you wish for.
Psychologist heal thyself. A vote for Jill Stein is a vote for Putin. The friend of our enemy is....
Daniel Solomon, I totally agree with you. Thank you 🙏🏼
Methinks it is Boris in another iteration Daniel, reincarnation without expiration is possible in a digital reality.
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/guess-who-came-dinner-flynn-putin-n742696
The above is a link to a photo of Jill Stein, Mike Flynn , Putin and his coterie of KGB sycophants and oligarchs enjoying dinner.
A smear of Jill Stein, Dr Schwartz,hardly. for some reason I have no recollection of you every commenting, except now when the authenticity of Jill Steinis rightfuly brought into question.
Hmmmm.
And now you drag in charges of genocide, overlooking the real genocide of Putin.
Why is it that your post seems remarkably like the fraud who poses as a Jewish D.O. name of Barry Kaufman.. Hmmm.
What is it with you guys? A penchant for dictatorships?
was it really Harris T wanted at a firing squad??
Concerning Abortion: There have been over one Billion abortions worldwide! Is that not enough blood for you? I distinctly remember C. Everett Koop, former US Surgeon General and Pediatric Surgeon, saying, "In 60 years of Practice, I have never had to choose between the life of the mother or the baby, nor have any of my Associates!" Tragically, it does happen, but these VERY RARE instances where the life of the mother takes precedent over the life of the baby, does not justify making ALL abortions legal, which is what Amendment 3 in Missouri would do if passed. I also remember my former US Senator, Claire McCaskill, saying with a straight face, "Partial Birth Abortion should be legal in order to save the life of the mother." IT IS IMPOSSIBLE for that UNSPEAKABLE procedure to EVER "save the mother's life!" And what do you say to the "Products of rape" that I know of who have lived productive lives? "You should never have been born?" Is there any way we can have an open and honest discussion? I would be willing to find homes for ALL unwanted babies, if I have to do it myself. Some sacrifices are worth it!
I am pro-choice because with the leadership of the right wingers in this world, it will become a living hell and the living will envy the dead! Then you will have 8 billion more deaths on your insane soul.
Sounds like you've been reading the Book of Revelation. I am doing all I can to save our Republic, honor EVERY Citizen's Constitutional Rights -- including yours -- and preserve the Freedom that we still have. If anything I have said is not true, SHOW ME. But if your argument is built on lies, why should I believe it? My wife is from Beijing, China, and is now an American Citizen. And unlike Walz, WAS there during Tiananmen Square. We have seen what happened to Hong Kong: That will happen to the United Stated over my dead body!
Yeh Tim, save the babies and kill the mothers. One think I know, as a genetic genealogist is that personality and character traits are inherited, and the products of a rape all too often grow up to be sociopaths and psycho paths. A particularly famous case comes to mind: Ted Bundy.
A waitress who was violently raped gave up her child, to a loving Christian family, who at age 8 snuck out his bedroom window and strangled a female playmate.
My personal opinion is that you could care less about babies, born or unborn, your real concern is preservation of the masculine prerogative, patriarchal domination.
I will repeat what I said, since you apparently missed it: In the VERY RARE cases where the ONLY choice is between the life of the mother and the life of her baby, the mother's life takes precedent -- THAT is her choice! James Robison, a product of rape, is one of the best Preachers and Ministers I have ever heard. Only God knows the causes of individual behavior. I take it that you went to a school that taught "mind-reading" along with the ability to diagnose people you have never met. Your "personal opinion" along with mine, is worthless. Let's hear the Truth. And do not add to my words.
I have read your screed, and don't believe it.
I fully realize that personal opinions are just that, but I also know that someone has to counter your propaganda. I could care less what your beliefs and motivations are, but I do care about you spreading religious and right wing propaganda.
It is bullshit like yours that is responsible for the turmoil and loss of rights.
To paraphrase the late, great Dizzy Dean, " It ain't 'propaganda,' if it's the truth!" Correct me, if you will, with the truth. I am still learning. And as far as I can tell, the only one trying to take away my rights are the Democrats. And I will not stand by, and allow the Republicans to take away your rights, or mine. If I am anything other than a Christian, I am a Libertarian: If they would leave me alone and let me be a good American Citizen, I would let them serve "We the People." But they don't seem to want to do that. And of course, trading my Freedom for "Security -- lack of 'turmoil'" -- is not acceptable. With God's Help, I can take care of my own, thank you.
If you mean the right to discriminate, harass, intimidate, to exclude, to dominate women and others, then yes Democrats are taking away your rights.
Don't tell me about libertarians.. I flirted with the Libertarian Party in 1980 when David Koch was running for President. I have known many libertarians, and they are only libertarian when it comes to themselves, other wise they are little different thant MAGAts.
I know very little about the Libertarian Party. But the definition fits my "personality." To "discriminate" is to "distinguish" between right and wrong. We do it every day. I will leave you alone, if you will leave me alone. I cannot force you to accept my "Beliefs," but I reserve the Right to prevent you from forcing your beliefs and practices upon me and my family. All are welcome at my Bible Church, but we cannot "have fellowship with" or participate in "evil." A true "Christian" is not dominant, but "servant of all" (Mark 9:35).
Tim,being pro-choice is not taking away your rights. Forcing babies to be born in a world where they would prefer to be dead ,needs to be stopped! I reckon you haven't suffered very much in life thanks to FDR. Thanks to voodoo economics and Ronald Reagan, a few rich people will take you back to the dark ages in their little dungeons, so lots of luck.
As Reagan's speech-writer once wrote, "Everyone who is for abortion has already been born." I don't believe FDR gave my Grandfather his job on the Frisco Railroad. I agree that our current debt/overspending Problem began under Ronald Reagan. And we'll never know if the "line-item-Veto" that he requested would have made a difference. God will hold the "rich" responsible: I understand that those of us who live in the United States are in the top 10% of the world. "To whom much is given, much will be required." My wife is from Beijing China, where most of the "peasants" -- yes, they call them that -- are slaves. She is now an American Citizen. Thank God for America: I do every day.
Project 2025 would threaten workers’ ability to come together in unions to bargain for better wages and working conditions.
https://www.afscme.org/blog/trumps-project-2025-would-take-away-many-of-our-hard-won-rights-and-freedoms
https://www.americanprogress.org/article/project-2025-would-undo-the-nlrbs-progress-on-protecting-workers-right-to-organize/
I am conflicted here: My grandfather was a member of the Railroad Workers and got Railroad Retirement for almost 30 years. I am sure he voted Democrat most of the time, except he couldn't vote for a Catholic JFK. Also, I am sure my grandparents were "Pro-Life!" If all Businesses would pay their employees "fair wages," we wouldn't need "Unions." But, what do we do about the "corrupt" Unions? My wife has the privilege to work for an "employee-owned" Company: It is nice when they distribute the "Profits!" The bottom line is: I must vote for the lesser of two "evils" and then hold them accountable to "We the People!"
Speaketh the right wing culture warrior. You know damn well that your promises are hollow and cost nothing.
I charge you as a phony, you could care less about unborn babies.
I guess I or we will have to prove otherwise. And I confess, we should have been doing that years ago. A few have. If you have any ideas on how to do that. let me know -- seriously: Each baby is of eternal value to me.
Eternal value to you until they are born, then they are on their own.
You people are as full shit as Xmas turkey.