I have been following you since the first D2W Debacle! You and Luke Beasley were the only voices keeping me sane! I admit after the SECOND EPISODE - that is still current - I gave up on ALL voices from the US! But since I would be complicit by remaining silent, I have been listening to you and Luke again! Along with many others including BTC, Lev and Aaron Parnas, Dean Blundell, Zev, Michael Cohen, Voice of Ukraine and many more! I support you and many others and hope your efforts continue to grow! I have your book too. Interesting how even on Substack you can see the Echo Chambers forming and spreading! Thank you for all you do in this fight for freedom and democracy!!
How are MAGA republicans able to reconcile the conflicting positions of 1. claiming all the epstein evidence is fabricated (by liberals) and 2. blocking the release of such ?? hmmmmmm
Logically, if the evidence was fabricated by liberals, why didn't the DoJ in the Trump administration (under Bill Barr) figure that out when they were prosecuting Epstein? Mind you, it did not get to trial, because Epstein was refused release and 'died in prison', reportedly suicide by hanging himself. Why, only NOW they realize it was all fake?
You would think they would want to publish the evidence of the faking of the evidence.
It is not very credible that the evidence would have been faked years after Epstein died in prison, on Trump's watch and the case officially closed by the court.
The Conspiracy theories were flying hard and fast immediately after Epstein's 'suicide' in federal prison.
Makes a whole lot more 'conspiratorial' sense that Epstein was killed to protect Trump from incriminating evidence coming out in the trial, under oath... What better way to 'bury' the evidence than to close the case...
I love these three minute previews, especially when my boss schedules meetings when your show comes on! Thanks for these, David!
I'm pretty pissed the FIFA president gave the Tangerine Queen the original trophy...Then again, FIFA's president is also shady. I'm just glad some of the footballers spoke up about Dump ruining their celebration on the pitch. Ugh. Dump looked so stupid up there!
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I love Dr. Hassan. He is so amazing. Did you know he was in a cult when he was young? He was part of the "Moonies" The Unification Church led by cult leader Sun Myung Moon in Seoul, South Korea. I make sure to follow him here as well.
I've dealt with issue. Here's what I say, Yes, Obama has deported my illegal immigrants than any other president in history. So, start by agreeing. 1. It's true and 2. By agreeing, the other party is put at ease, b/c "they were right."
Then go right into stats. Obama deported 2.5 million immigrants by focusing on criminals first. "President Obama directed U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to focus on criminals, not families, during his November 2014 executive action on immigration." (ABC News 2016).
Then hit them with the true numbers and stats, according to their own website, "ICE has continued to increase its focus on identifying, arresting, and removing convicted criminals in prisons and jails, and also at-large arrests in the interior." "In fiscal year 2015, 91% of people removed from inside the U.S. were previously convicted of a crime." (ICE.gov archives, 2025)
Then say, "his administration made the first priority "threats to national security, border security, and public safety." That includes gang members, convicted felons or charged with "aggravated felony" and anyone apprehended at the border trying to enter the country illegally. (ABC News 2016)
Then you stated langue such as "In fact" in 2015, 81 percent, or 113,385, of the removals were the priority one removals. Priority two includes "misdemeanants and new immigration violators." (ABC News, 2016)
This last source is vital. B/c they will argue, "well did those people get a hearing (due process) and as fact, most did not. This is b/c these people were ALREADY convicted of a crime. This SNOPES article clarifies why.
Here's the cliff notes: "Annually, between 58% and 84% of these removals were so-called "summary removals" carried out through legal procedures such as "expedited removal" and "reinstatement of removal," which do not involve a hearing before an immigration judge. On average, about 74% of removals during this period fell into these categories." (Snopes, 2025)
So, in conclusion, reiterate, Obama targeted CRIMINALS (felony) then misdemeanor criminals. He directed ICE to NOT target families, or those in the US with long work history.
Here is a direct quote from the man himself, one of the best presidents of my lifetime "Felons, not families. Criminals, not children. Gang members, not a mom who’s working hard to provide for her kids. We’ll prioritize, just like law enforcement does every day," Obama said in November 2014 when announcing his executive action on immigration.
Please don't get discouraged, they will argue with you even after you present facts, b/c they want to save face. But privately, they will research the issue and most likely avoid this topic all together. Remember most if not all tRumpers are not educated and only repeat back what they hear in the echo chamber of right-wing news outlets.
Thank you so much for this information, Alli! It can feel a bit intimidating at first when they start coming at you with these questions out of no where and I get a bit upset at myself for not having a great response. I know for me, there's an innate feeling that what this administration is doing is just so wrong and it shouldn't be difficult for others to realize that, so it's mind boggling sometimes when they start the mental gymnastics into making it all seem normal.
Hi Kathy, I am not here to get into a back and forth with you about the facts. We must always do our research and state only facts we can cite.
The following is from my longer comment to another thread reader. I can provide complete citation if needed.
Here's the cliff notes: "Annually, between 58% and 84% of these removals were so-called "summary removals" carried out through legal procedures such as "expedited removal" and "reinstatement of removal," which do not involve a hearing before an immigration judge. On average, about 74% of removals during this period fell into these categories." (Snopes, 2025).
Were on the same team. I am hardcore Democrat and the older I get the more I feel like a Democratic Socialist.
I got this just the other day, I also was unsure on what to say back. I agreed but said that Obama is not the president anymore so what does that matter. He also wasn't having droves of ICE agents going around like a gestapo forcefully rounding people up.
He has over reached in his ambitions. The cracks and stress are showing. He should have stayed a big fish in a much smaller pond. From this height the fall will be spectacular.
Just like Trump to keep a trophy he did not win. Trump takes credit for other people's victories all the time. Trump liked things that are 'shiny' and expensive and is a born thief and con-man.
"former Trump adviser Roger Stone says Maxwell “has nothing” on Trump."
Amazing, but I wonder, exactly how would Roger stone have this certain knowledge?
Did Roger Stone have an exclusive arrangement to be Trump's only personal pimp?
Did Roger Stone take steps to remove any evidence that Maxwell may have had? Perhaps already having 'paid for it'.
Normally we do not 'know' things we were not part of. We may have 'faith', or belief, but to know something we were not part of is not very credible. Now, if he was to say a specific event at a specific time and place did not happen, because he was there or in some other manner witnessed it, that could have some credibility (moderated by his own track record of lies). But to say that a given person, clearly given opportunities over several years NEVER participated in any crimes and that another person could not possibly have possession of evidence of those crimes, stretches the boundaries of credibility.
A thief and criminal will always be one even when invited to present a trophy. He’s a pig and will forever be a grifter and user of all.
The unmitigated gall of the Taco King 😑
I have been following you since the first D2W Debacle! You and Luke Beasley were the only voices keeping me sane! I admit after the SECOND EPISODE - that is still current - I gave up on ALL voices from the US! But since I would be complicit by remaining silent, I have been listening to you and Luke again! Along with many others including BTC, Lev and Aaron Parnas, Dean Blundell, Zev, Michael Cohen, Voice of Ukraine and many more! I support you and many others and hope your efforts continue to grow! I have your book too. Interesting how even on Substack you can see the Echo Chambers forming and spreading! Thank you for all you do in this fight for freedom and democracy!!
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How are MAGA republicans able to reconcile the conflicting positions of 1. claiming all the epstein evidence is fabricated (by liberals) and 2. blocking the release of such ?? hmmmmmm
Logically, if the evidence was fabricated by liberals, why didn't the DoJ in the Trump administration (under Bill Barr) figure that out when they were prosecuting Epstein? Mind you, it did not get to trial, because Epstein was refused release and 'died in prison', reportedly suicide by hanging himself. Why, only NOW they realize it was all fake?
You would think they would want to publish the evidence of the faking of the evidence.
It is not very credible that the evidence would have been faked years after Epstein died in prison, on Trump's watch and the case officially closed by the court.
The Conspiracy theories were flying hard and fast immediately after Epstein's 'suicide' in federal prison.
Makes a whole lot more 'conspiratorial' sense that Epstein was killed to protect Trump from incriminating evidence coming out in the trial, under oath... What better way to 'bury' the evidence than to close the case...
Why am I not shocked the nagas are circling wagons around menace, while he streams the real FIFA trophy. No one told him he could keep the original! 😡
I love these three minute previews, especially when my boss schedules meetings when your show comes on! Thanks for these, David!
I'm pretty pissed the FIFA president gave the Tangerine Queen the original trophy...Then again, FIFA's president is also shady. I'm just glad some of the footballers spoke up about Dump ruining their celebration on the pitch. Ugh. Dump looked so stupid up there!
nice reporting!
"Can we heal the divisions caused by Trump's influence?
The answer is yes, but it starts with understanding and empathy.
The deep divisions we see today didn't happen by chance they're the result of powerful psychological tactics designed to isolate and polarize.
Healing these rifts isn't about winning arguments; it's about rebuilding trust, focusing on shared values, and having compassionate conversations.
l've spent decades helping people break free from undue influence and repair fractured relationships. It's not easy, but it's possible. With the right tools and community support, we can create pathways to unity, even in the most challenging circumstances."
Want more exclusive insights, education. and support? Join the Freedom of Mind community.
Cult Expert Dr Steven Hassan
https://substack.com/@stevenhassan/note/c-91806058?r=280c3q
Hi Lonnie,
I love Dr. Hassan. He is so amazing. Did you know he was in a cult when he was young? He was part of the "Moonies" The Unification Church led by cult leader Sun Myung Moon in Seoul, South Korea. I make sure to follow him here as well.
Thanks
Alli
Love the preview but how do we argue with the MAGA folk when they say Obama deported more people. How do we combat that?
I've dealt with issue. Here's what I say, Yes, Obama has deported my illegal immigrants than any other president in history. So, start by agreeing. 1. It's true and 2. By agreeing, the other party is put at ease, b/c "they were right."
Then go right into stats. Obama deported 2.5 million immigrants by focusing on criminals first. "President Obama directed U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to focus on criminals, not families, during his November 2014 executive action on immigration." (ABC News 2016).
Then hit them with the true numbers and stats, according to their own website, "ICE has continued to increase its focus on identifying, arresting, and removing convicted criminals in prisons and jails, and also at-large arrests in the interior." "In fiscal year 2015, 91% of people removed from inside the U.S. were previously convicted of a crime." (ICE.gov archives, 2025)
Then say, "his administration made the first priority "threats to national security, border security, and public safety." That includes gang members, convicted felons or charged with "aggravated felony" and anyone apprehended at the border trying to enter the country illegally. (ABC News 2016)
Then you stated langue such as "In fact" in 2015, 81 percent, or 113,385, of the removals were the priority one removals. Priority two includes "misdemeanants and new immigration violators." (ABC News, 2016)
Here are my sources:
https://www.ice.gov/features/history#content2016
https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/obamas-deportation-policy-numbers/story?id=41715661
Here some additional sources you can cite.
https://www.politifact.com/factchecks/2024/jan/04/ron-desantis/ron-desantis-is-right-barack-obama-deported-more-p/
https://www.cnn.com/2019/07/13/politics/obama-trump-deportations-illegal-immigration/index.html
https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/obama-deportations-court/
This last source is vital. B/c they will argue, "well did those people get a hearing (due process) and as fact, most did not. This is b/c these people were ALREADY convicted of a crime. This SNOPES article clarifies why.
Here's the cliff notes: "Annually, between 58% and 84% of these removals were so-called "summary removals" carried out through legal procedures such as "expedited removal" and "reinstatement of removal," which do not involve a hearing before an immigration judge. On average, about 74% of removals during this period fell into these categories." (Snopes, 2025)
So, in conclusion, reiterate, Obama targeted CRIMINALS (felony) then misdemeanor criminals. He directed ICE to NOT target families, or those in the US with long work history.
Here is a direct quote from the man himself, one of the best presidents of my lifetime "Felons, not families. Criminals, not children. Gang members, not a mom who’s working hard to provide for her kids. We’ll prioritize, just like law enforcement does every day," Obama said in November 2014 when announcing his executive action on immigration.
Please don't get discouraged, they will argue with you even after you present facts, b/c they want to save face. But privately, they will research the issue and most likely avoid this topic all together. Remember most if not all tRumpers are not educated and only repeat back what they hear in the echo chamber of right-wing news outlets.
Please share this information.
Alli
Thank you so much for this information, Alli! It can feel a bit intimidating at first when they start coming at you with these questions out of no where and I get a bit upset at myself for not having a great response. I know for me, there's an innate feeling that what this administration is doing is just so wrong and it shouldn't be difficult for others to realize that, so it's mind boggling sometimes when they start the mental gymnastics into making it all seem normal.
Thanks
Obama gave everyone due process!!!
Hi Kathy, I am not here to get into a back and forth with you about the facts. We must always do our research and state only facts we can cite.
The following is from my longer comment to another thread reader. I can provide complete citation if needed.
Here's the cliff notes: "Annually, between 58% and 84% of these removals were so-called "summary removals" carried out through legal procedures such as "expedited removal" and "reinstatement of removal," which do not involve a hearing before an immigration judge. On average, about 74% of removals during this period fell into these categories." (Snopes, 2025).
Were on the same team. I am hardcore Democrat and the older I get the more I feel like a Democratic Socialist.
Sincerely,
Allison
I got this just the other day, I also was unsure on what to say back. I agreed but said that Obama is not the president anymore so what does that matter. He also wasn't having droves of ICE agents going around like a gestapo forcefully rounding people up.
HI Matt, Check out my reply above.
Keep up the good fight.
Alli
Thank you for letting us know this David!
Excellent as per usual.
He has over reached in his ambitions. The cracks and stress are showing. He should have stayed a big fish in a much smaller pond. From this height the fall will be spectacular.
That's really "gutsy" and disgusting to keep a trophy belonging to someone else!
Just like Trump to keep a trophy he did not win. Trump takes credit for other people's victories all the time. Trump liked things that are 'shiny' and expensive and is a born thief and con-man.
Vote 🔵🔵🔵 this mid-term election!!!
"former Trump adviser Roger Stone says Maxwell “has nothing” on Trump."
Amazing, but I wonder, exactly how would Roger stone have this certain knowledge?
Did Roger Stone have an exclusive arrangement to be Trump's only personal pimp?
Did Roger Stone take steps to remove any evidence that Maxwell may have had? Perhaps already having 'paid for it'.
Normally we do not 'know' things we were not part of. We may have 'faith', or belief, but to know something we were not part of is not very credible. Now, if he was to say a specific event at a specific time and place did not happen, because he was there or in some other manner witnessed it, that could have some credibility (moderated by his own track record of lies). But to say that a given person, clearly given opportunities over several years NEVER participated in any crimes and that another person could not possibly have possession of evidence of those crimes, stretches the boundaries of credibility.
Far superior to "CNN 5 Things You Need To Know"