PeggyD

If someone is “charming,” lies convincingly, is willing to bend/break all laws and customs, can identify malleable $/power-hungry people willing to obey, is willing to threaten/use violence against “enemies,” and is self-serving to the core,maybe 34% of public support is sufficient to be a dictator?

European leaders have said “no” and been true to their shared values; letting go of rancor (and any desire for revenge that could end in disaster), now they need to walk a new path that leads away from dependence on the USA for European defense or prosperity. An era is over; MCarney speaks reality.

Thank you, Charlie Savage. You connected the dots…

Thank you for the conversation with John Fugelsang. “Let those who have ears to hear…”

CBS has some great programming; that said—refusing to acknowledge that CBS is declining to air a news segment for business reasons connected to DJT political pressure is as cowardly as when you all declared that the selection of Judge Aileen Cannon was just a standard selection process. Oh really?

Sexism was as much a force in the outcome of 2024 election as any other factor. The elimination of proactive DEI in all facets of our culture means restoring the white male dominance that MAGA promotes. M, M, and H, did you really think women would continue to be elevated in the work world?

I mourn the attacks on and the murders of innocent people in the Bondi tragedy.I also mourn the attacks on and the murders of innocent people in Gaza and the West Bank that are still ongoing. American news covers one tragedy and ignores the other.Why is our human compassion missing for Palestinians?

Matt Lewis sees the reality. A leader without a conscience sickens a culture.

LL and Mika,women are electable to state government and Congress. The Presidency is another matter and it is still jealously guarded by the patriarchy. Men elected Trump twice rather than vote for a competent, intelligent woman. You two are deluded by female success,but it is still 2nd tier success.

Angus King is going to learn that being reasonable with double-crossers and bullies is a losing strategy. May he be wise and I be wrong! We’ll see.

I am gratified to see your comment. These resignations are a disturbing development. We’re rapidly losing unbiased news coverage in the U.S., and many of us have turned to the BBC news coverage. Now that seems threatened.

PT, I’m very impressed by your question to CC! It showed refreshing depth under all your usual banter. People today are starving for nuance and depth because we’re being inundated with chaos, crass and noise.

Are we building a coronation hall for 2028? Is the GOP path forward: chaos to coronation? Is ML correct in saying what’s happening now is exactly what many DJT voters desired and now endorse?

Israelis welcomed DJT as their hero; he loves that. However, if they thwart peace or the rebuilding of Gaza in any way that deters his plans to work with the wealthy regional autocrats to rebuild Gaza and enrich himself, they will find out his heroism comes with conditions.

Appeasement by giving in won’t work.Only the voters voting against the GOP Representatives and Senators(while we still have an election process that isn’t totally rigged)can stop this movement away from Constitutional government and toward an autocracy.Voters must reject firings, defunding and lies.

DD, anyone who says MAGA voters sincerely believed that DJT wanted to support freedom of speech for all is conveniently lying or completely clueless about both DJT and MAGA. “I am your retribution” was a clearly stated Trump campaign slogan.

Watching to see if you are allowed to report on the illegal Israeli settlers in the West Bank attacking,burning, cutting trees and terrorizing the Palestinian land owners while the IDF blocks roads to the areas and shoots young boys for throwing rocks in defense. Does USA freedom of the press exist?

Thank you for discussing the Ukraine situation with Christian Fraser Saturday morning. I depend on both of you and Lyse Doucet to provide facts and context to difficult world events that are “spun” or ignored by my American news sources. Many Americans are turning to the BBC for news and commentary.

Inflation is now showing up at the grocery store, and prices are increasing on almost everything. It’s happening gradually but starting to impact the grocery budgets for the less-than-rich. People whose lives and financial decisions are based on budgets will start to limit any extra/luxury expenses.

The Trump Train is heading toward martial law; he’s been trying to exaggerate and also provoke enough public violence to justify it in his first term and again now. DC is step 1. Justify it now and you’ll be justifying martial law and cancelled elections in 2028. Mark the day.

and Bibi & cohorts want Gaza emptied of Palestinians by any and all cruel measures available; the goal from the beginning was to annihilate and then annex Gaza for building settlements and furthering economic development of Israel including claiming rights to natural gas fields off the Gaza coast

Our government is letting this tragedy happen,and our media obviously controlled by Israeli loyalists has been absolutely silent about what’s happening for over a month now.Bibi’s govt means to kill all Palestinians with bombs,bullets, disease & starvation,and build a prison camp if anyone survives.

Joe, I marvel at your blaming Democrats for not effectively messaging their ideas/positions when it is obvious to all rational folk that reasoning and logic do not sway the Trump cult. Does reason work with a teen “in love?” The GOP is in love with their “bad boy.” They will let go only when hurt.

Your DJT reporter appears to be falling victim to the American journalism syndrome—get today’s “story” and don’t worry about the facts or the truth or that repeating these lies endangers real people. Reporters are DJT’s eager messengers to spread his propaganda; that’s why he’s “accessible.”

Thank you, Hakeem Jeffries! My July 4th 🇺🇸‼️ act of defiance against GOP autocrats who kowtow to their “king” and steal from the poor and middle class to give to the rich is to donate to you and “standing up for the American people.” We must “vote the rascals out” in 2026.
NO KINGS in the USA‼️

The lesson Democrats could take from this win is that a candidate should promise all the things that discouraged, disgusted voters would love to see happen, and should not worry if (s)he can’t possibly fulfill the promises. Voters are eager for hope even if it’s based on unlikely “sweet lies.”

Real courage is being afraid and acting according to your values and principles anyway. I respect her and wish her well. That’s an inspirational Montana saying.

JVandeHei is correct in voicing the unease about uncontrolled AI development. Humans have failed in ruling the planet, and current human evolutionary thought is leading us toward relinquishing human control to interconnecting energy systems that will create and sustain their control of everything.

If you think Israeli intelligence is not skewed to support Bibi propaganda,then I doubt your critical thinking skills.Bibi and DJT both need “hero worship” to sustain their power.
The IAEA is the agency working in the interest of world safety, and their damage assessments should be the trusted ones.

Maybe it is because Americans living in a constantly competitive culture and economy have been brain-trained to value winning over integrity and character. When fame, money and power are the instilled goals of behavior, then truth, decency, and honor can be rationalized into extinction; bullies win.