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Dr. Marcie Herzberg's avatar

History always repeats itself. This is how it started in Germany. My family lived there and told me the stories

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Kate Decker's avatar

Chilling comment. Thank you for saying it.

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Monica Ashton's avatar

Exactly. They condemned anyone who didnt agree with them. They are starting to do that here as well..Im seriously thinking of leaving the US. I dont relish the idea of being detained or worse for my opinions, thank you very much!

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Kate Decker's avatar

A lot of people I know have told me already that they are getting (or have already got) their passports and visas in order "just in case" -- these are families of regular people, with kids in schools, pets, jobs, and a long history in this country. Some of us cannot leave for reasons that cannot be modified, at least right now. But we too feel a sense of panic or unease.

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Robert Herreshoff's avatar

Only those who do not learn from history are doomed to repeat it — George Santayana

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Dr. Marcie Herzberg's avatar

Sadly it seems that Humanity never learns from history. Perhaps it is because our lifespan is too short and we feel it will never happen to us.

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Robert Herreshoff's avatar

It doesn't take as long to learn as it does to accept we don't already know.

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Patricia  Shifflet's avatar

I have no words…of course I NEVER thought he’d get elected again. He is a despicable pos.

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Gregg Rowe's avatar

He wasn't....we need to stop that BS narrative. He wasn't selected in 2016 either. Yes an overly large segment of the population is rightwing extreme and completely ignorant but not enough to inflict this shit.

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Kate Decker's avatar

Why cant anyone stop this outrageous trashing of our American Constitution?

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Robert Herreshoff's avatar

Enough of us can.

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Kate Decker's avatar

I have a question:

If a person is hired for a new job, they agree to show up and do the job right. If they fail to uphold their part of the bargain, they usually get fired.

When Donald trump put his hand on the Bible and swore before God to uphold the United States Constitution and to faithfully execute its laws, he made a solemn vow.

It seems to me pretty clear that Trump has utterly failed to do what he vowed to do.

Why can't Trump be FIRED FOR CAUSE?

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Katie Galvin's avatar

Just to clarify - he didn't actually put his hand on the bible and Roberts let it slide. So symbolic it makes me literally nauseous

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Kate Decker's avatar

Wow! I did not know that. Yes, it sort of says a lot doesn't it? Thank you for the info.

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Gregg Rowe's avatar

First off if you recall the thief in chief never put his hand on the bible( it would have burned). Second because of the very unlikely chance that the Republicans claimed both House and Senate as well ...a curious fact NO ONE talks about.Third every stinking Republican votes Trump's way so really nothing can be done until these people get some nuts. If we get the chance to vote again (doubtful) remember all this...political amnesia is a real thing.

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Will Mayer's avatar

Just a little note Mr. Pakman. "Washington" is a state on the west coast, "Washington DC" is a district on the eastern seaboard.

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Jeannine Seyfried's avatar

What is this term “groyper” I am hearing used in relation to the Kirk murder? I am not a youngster, but have recently heard this term. Thank you for your work, David.

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Alison's avatar

It is an online gaming term. "Google" it and you will find more than you wanted to know about the word.

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Dr Cannie Stark's avatar

These news episodes are very importantly useful, David. I mourn the death of due process and of free speech in your country. The incitement to violence by your very top officials (president and v-p) is TERRIFYING. Please STAY SAFE!

❤️🇨🇦❤️

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Lis Johnson's avatar

False statements? Let’s all use the right word. Lies. From Rolling Stone: Channel 4, the publicly owned broadcaster founded in 1982, announced today that it will greet Trump’s visit with a televised special chronicling the many lies told by the president during the first months of his second administration.

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Dr Cannie Stark's avatar

I hope that someone captures what British Channel Four is doing. I applaud what they are doing in this instance. It will be viewed as subversive in your country, but it will be a very important INDEPENDENT RECORD.

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Irene's avatar

Love your show. Keep up the good work!

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Jason Merchey's avatar

I never want to hear another word about "cancel culture" from the Right.

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Gary White's avatar

It's time to get ready for Trump to enforce a takeover of this country by force. He's unstable enough to do just that.

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Monica Ashton's avatar

I just spent over $500 @ Costco! It usually cost $250.

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John Costello's avatar

There is one historical event in the making but not in the news, and several flash in the pan distractions occupying all the media's attention.

This blog falls into the second group, decidedly.

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