I am seething with rage. 😡 As the granddaughter of a veteran who fought at Normandy on D-Day, I am so deeply ashamed that this POS has disgraced the memories of those we lost and every American alive today and our freedom fighters here and abroad with this disgusting act of propaganda engineered to hide the weakness of an American president and his inability to govern. It’s unforgivable. Everyone, donate what you can to United24 and give to the Ukrainian cause, then find a protest and stand with Ukraine! 🇺🇦
Yes! And to think that this year we will commemorate the end of WWII in Europe...I don't see how Trump can show his face. He has deeply damaged us at home and around the world. That would have been an event where we could have been acknowledged and appreciated as good guys and strengthen our current alliances. Trump has trashed all that.
You've expressed so well the deep, deep shame and disgust we all feel regarding Trump's and Vance's despicable, shameful behavior, and toward a legitimate world leader. Ukraine was viciously and wantonly attacked unprovoked by Russia. Do T and V have absolutely no humanity in their hearts and souls toward a country whose children, women, grandparents, etc. were savagely attacked and murdered by Russia. Who are these demons????
Yes. My Dad was not at D-Day but both of my parents joined the U.S. Army in 1942 and my first memories are of war-torn German in the 1950s. TOTAL DISRESPECT is what enraged me first today.
I was outraged when I watched the excoriation of President Zelenskyy by two of the most disgusting people who have ever been in power in the U.S. After listening to you, however, I am surprised to find tears rolling down my face. I realize that I am grieving the death of my country.
YES Carol!! President Trump and JD Vance were despicable. I immediately called my Republican Representative in Congress and said I want him to speak out against Trump and Vance and their disrespectful treatment of President Zelensky. Trump sounded like Putin! Disgusting!
Thank you for articulating these points so clearly. I can tell by your affect and demeanor how gravely confounding you find the present state of American politics. Please continue to create videos like this one. I appreciate your contributions.
Yes. I am so grateful that you made this video. I haven't even had the nerve to watch what happened. It's hard for me to look and listen to Trump and Vance under any circumstances, but I've heard enough about it to feel lost. Now, after hearing what you said, I feel less lost. Thank you. I just called my Republican Senator.
This Tues he'll be speaking to the joint session of Congress and there will be millions and millions of people watching. Dems can do civil disobedience. After each lie, one by one, they can stand up and turn their backs to him. Soon, many will be standing and can shout "Stop the Steal" or sing the national anthem... They can hold the floor and interrupt the coronation just like he tried to do on J6. He will be shamed and we know he'll respond badly, despicably.
He will be exposed as the weak pitiful man he is and his party will also be rebuked.
Who can initiate this action? Bernie? AOC? Murphy? Crockett?
Certainly not Schumer or Jeffries who should get the hell out of the way and let the strong people take the lead. If Dems sit meekly by, then capitulation will be complete in the eyes of the world and Dems will have abandoned us again.
Sorry for cross-posting but wanted to reply to your suggestion, Anne. First, I love it! Symbolic gestures DO matter! Let's keep the creative ideas coming, and people will act on the best of them. In that spirit, I suggested the following to Senator Schumer (one of my senators) and a similar one to my NY Representative. I would love to hear people’s thoughts about it! And we certainly don't need to wait to wait for this or that leader, as you say, but some leadership is needed!
Senator Schumer,
With our federal laws and even our Constitution being violated by a rogue President, now is the time for you and your fellow Democrats and Independents (and any Republicans who have the courage) to lead in the resistance. We need a strong statement, one that is symbolic, impactful, AND feasible.
So here is my suggestion: a Liberty Torch relay to Washington, D.C. that passes through villages, towns, cities, and suburbs on its way to D.C. via state capitals, with perhaps a scheduled "arrival" in D.C. on July 4th. There would be a statement on the torch reaffirming commitment to uphold and protect the Constitution of the United States, and then there would be a digital mechanism, perhaps using blockchain technology, for Americans to electronically sign their name to that statement. This would enable Americans to sign onto the statement without having to physically attend the relay. And the torch would be not one torch but 435 torches that start in the Congressional districts and make their way to their state capital. If blockchain is used, then with each signature, the blockchain gets longer. As these torches are relayed there would be opportunities for ceremonies to receive and pass on the torch, with marches and caravans along the way.
From each state capital, a caravan of that state's torches would then drive to Washington D.C. An "app" could be set up to enable Americans to track the relay of the torches along with signatures as they came in. PSAs and local and national media would track the spectacle. There would then be a grand Constitutional lighting ceremony in Washington D.C. attended by Congressional and civil leaders to receive the 435 torches where they would be displayed. Each Senator and House Representative, Supreme Court Justice, and the President would then be called on to reaffirm their commitment, per their oath of office, to support and defend the Constitution of the United States by signing a federal version of the torch.
A nonresponse to these historically unprecedented attacks on our Constitution and underlying democratic norms would reinforce these attacks by implicitly accepting them. Our hand is forced. The time for action--to say that this in not normal or acceptable--is now.
Please let me know what you think. I stand ready to help make something like this happen.
I agree with you one hundred percent. I have forwarded your suggestion to my Congresswoman and both of my Senators, and I urge every who reads this to do the same.
Americans are losing their friends and allies everywhere. People have started boycotting anything American. It started with Tesla cars but you can expect it to spread. The United-States have also lost the trust that was built over the years. If Americans don't react they may wake up one morning and find out they have become a colony of the new Chinese-Russian superpower, courtesy of Trump/Musk.
First generation Ukrainian American daughter of Partisan here. I sit here with disbelief. Stunned that these two men are Americans, parroting Russian talking points, unaware of where they sit and the legacy of that office, and unaware of the depth of the man at whom they are yelling. Ukrainians understand propaganda. Ukrainians know their history and the past attempts at promises of those who sought only to carve up their country. This is a tipping point. President Zelensky, the Ukrainians, and the EU will prevail. And sadly, America will suffer for all the actions of these broken liars.
but one good came from the oval office meeting: the Europeans, Japanese, Australians, South Koreans all know what they nerd to do next. Form a democratic coalition without America for there self protection!
Have you seen the replies of most Republicans to the 2 questions: Did Russia invade Ukraine in 2022? and Is Vladimir Putin a dictator? in The Atlantic. You had to answer Yes of No. Very few answered the questions. They are afraid...
Thank you for doing this amazing analysis; I just watched a video of the meeting and was completely appalled by the behavior of Trump and Vance. They are an embarrassment to all of us. I'm doing what I can to support Ukraine through United 24.
An ambush/mob shakedown of an incredibly brave ally. And the throwaway line that it would make good television only showed the shallow vileness of this administration. Thank you for the always excellent analysis.
I am seething with rage. 😡 As the granddaughter of a veteran who fought at Normandy on D-Day, I am so deeply ashamed that this POS has disgraced the memories of those we lost and every American alive today and our freedom fighters here and abroad with this disgusting act of propaganda engineered to hide the weakness of an American president and his inability to govern. It’s unforgivable. Everyone, donate what you can to United24 and give to the Ukrainian cause, then find a protest and stand with Ukraine! 🇺🇦
Yes! And to think that this year we will commemorate the end of WWII in Europe...I don't see how Trump can show his face. He has deeply damaged us at home and around the world. That would have been an event where we could have been acknowledged and appreciated as good guys and strengthen our current alliances. Trump has trashed all that.
You've expressed so well the deep, deep shame and disgust we all feel regarding Trump's and Vance's despicable, shameful behavior, and toward a legitimate world leader. Ukraine was viciously and wantonly attacked unprovoked by Russia. Do T and V have absolutely no humanity in their hearts and souls toward a country whose children, women, grandparents, etc. were savagely attacked and murdered by Russia. Who are these demons????
I have been donating to RAZOM and just did so a couple of days ago.
All set. Thanks.
Done. Thank you.
What's RAZOM?
It is a nonprofit suggested by Dr. Snyder. https://www.razomforukraine.org/
Just donated
Yes, donated tonight with hopes that every citizen of the US who is able, does too🇺🇦
Yes. My Dad was not at D-Day but both of my parents joined the U.S. Army in 1942 and my first memories are of war-torn German in the 1950s. TOTAL DISRESPECT is what enraged me first today.
Same here. Disgusted, and my mother and father-in-law fought in WWII in Europe. It makes me nauseous what these "leaders" of the US are doing.
I was outraged when I watched the excoriation of President Zelenskyy by two of the most disgusting people who have ever been in power in the U.S. After listening to you, however, I am surprised to find tears rolling down my face. I realize that I am grieving the death of my country.
I've been crying for hours, and I'm not even American.
((( ))) As an American, thank you.
That is exactly how I'm feeling! I am so ashamed to be an American, I am so very thankful for Timothy Snyder.
Why do you think the country has died?
Fascists, anti-Constitutionalists, and a dictator have almost all of the power now.
Facebook “news” feed is the fast track to fascism.
Maybe future historians will easily see, how over just two decades, it was Facebook newsfeed that caused world war 3.
Your last thought “saying the quiet part out loud.”
Your courage is appreciated.
Infuriating and embarrassing.. truly despicable
YES Carol!! President Trump and JD Vance were despicable. I immediately called my Republican Representative in Congress and said I want him to speak out against Trump and Vance and their disrespectful treatment of President Zelensky. Trump sounded like Putin! Disgusting!
I did the same.
These are good things to do and I have been doing them, but now we the people, for the people, by the people, must take our country back.
Thank you for articulating these points so clearly. I can tell by your affect and demeanor how gravely confounding you find the present state of American politics. Please continue to create videos like this one. I appreciate your contributions.
How beautifully stated. ❤️
So much sadness for Ukraine and Zelynskyy. The US is a rotting corpse.
So it seems.
Speechless, so happy that you can find words to describe this disgrace 😵💫
Yes. I am so grateful that you made this video. I haven't even had the nerve to watch what happened. It's hard for me to look and listen to Trump and Vance under any circumstances, but I've heard enough about it to feel lost. Now, after hearing what you said, I feel less lost. Thank you. I just called my Republican Senator.
Here's an idea.
This Tues he'll be speaking to the joint session of Congress and there will be millions and millions of people watching. Dems can do civil disobedience. After each lie, one by one, they can stand up and turn their backs to him. Soon, many will be standing and can shout "Stop the Steal" or sing the national anthem... They can hold the floor and interrupt the coronation just like he tried to do on J6. He will be shamed and we know he'll respond badly, despicably.
He will be exposed as the weak pitiful man he is and his party will also be rebuked.
Who can initiate this action? Bernie? AOC? Murphy? Crockett?
Certainly not Schumer or Jeffries who should get the hell out of the way and let the strong people take the lead. If Dems sit meekly by, then capitulation will be complete in the eyes of the world and Dems will have abandoned us again.
Thoughts
there are protests again this Tuesday March 4 in every state #50501
https://www.fiftyfifty.one/
Sorry for cross-posting but wanted to reply to your suggestion, Anne. First, I love it! Symbolic gestures DO matter! Let's keep the creative ideas coming, and people will act on the best of them. In that spirit, I suggested the following to Senator Schumer (one of my senators) and a similar one to my NY Representative. I would love to hear people’s thoughts about it! And we certainly don't need to wait to wait for this or that leader, as you say, but some leadership is needed!
Senator Schumer,
With our federal laws and even our Constitution being violated by a rogue President, now is the time for you and your fellow Democrats and Independents (and any Republicans who have the courage) to lead in the resistance. We need a strong statement, one that is symbolic, impactful, AND feasible.
So here is my suggestion: a Liberty Torch relay to Washington, D.C. that passes through villages, towns, cities, and suburbs on its way to D.C. via state capitals, with perhaps a scheduled "arrival" in D.C. on July 4th. There would be a statement on the torch reaffirming commitment to uphold and protect the Constitution of the United States, and then there would be a digital mechanism, perhaps using blockchain technology, for Americans to electronically sign their name to that statement. This would enable Americans to sign onto the statement without having to physically attend the relay. And the torch would be not one torch but 435 torches that start in the Congressional districts and make their way to their state capital. If blockchain is used, then with each signature, the blockchain gets longer. As these torches are relayed there would be opportunities for ceremonies to receive and pass on the torch, with marches and caravans along the way.
From each state capital, a caravan of that state's torches would then drive to Washington D.C. An "app" could be set up to enable Americans to track the relay of the torches along with signatures as they came in. PSAs and local and national media would track the spectacle. There would then be a grand Constitutional lighting ceremony in Washington D.C. attended by Congressional and civil leaders to receive the 435 torches where they would be displayed. Each Senator and House Representative, Supreme Court Justice, and the President would then be called on to reaffirm their commitment, per their oath of office, to support and defend the Constitution of the United States by signing a federal version of the torch.
A nonresponse to these historically unprecedented attacks on our Constitution and underlying democratic norms would reinforce these attacks by implicitly accepting them. Our hand is forced. The time for action--to say that this in not normal or acceptable--is now.
Please let me know what you think. I stand ready to help make something like this happen.
Thank you,
Stephan Brown
Great idea Stephan. That would matter to people and cut through the murk in a more personal way. We are all patriotic when we fight for our country.
I agree with you one hundred percent. I have forwarded your suggestion to my Congresswoman and both of my Senators, and I urge every who reads this to do the same.
Thanks for sending it on. If everyone sent it to 5 people...
Especially after today's fiasco, the Dems are obligated to take a public stand to rebuke them and stand for decency.
If the Dems do stop the joint session, do you think they can be forced to stop once they start? I dont think so.
Thank you for suggesting this! I will share your idea widely!
I am disgusted and embarrassed to be an American. Such a shameful display by Trump/Vance.
Americans are losing their friends and allies everywhere. People have started boycotting anything American. It started with Tesla cars but you can expect it to spread. The United-States have also lost the trust that was built over the years. If Americans don't react they may wake up one morning and find out they have become a colony of the new Chinese-Russian superpower, courtesy of Trump/Musk.
They don’t know what hospitality means. Trump and his regime are hostile bullies.
I bet Trump and Vance would be very hospitable to Putin.
First generation Ukrainian American daughter of Partisan here. I sit here with disbelief. Stunned that these two men are Americans, parroting Russian talking points, unaware of where they sit and the legacy of that office, and unaware of the depth of the man at whom they are yelling. Ukrainians understand propaganda. Ukrainians know their history and the past attempts at promises of those who sought only to carve up their country. This is a tipping point. President Zelensky, the Ukrainians, and the EU will prevail. And sadly, America will suffer for all the actions of these broken liars.
but one good came from the oval office meeting: the Europeans, Japanese, Australians, South Koreans all know what they nerd to do next. Form a democratic coalition without America for there self protection!
I hope they exclude America from shared Intel
They will of course exclude us... we are not their alies anymore
Better still fed disinformation. The US should be attacked with all the ferocity the real free world can muster.
Please don't forget Canada.
How in god's name did Putin manage to buy a US administration, twice! And now the Republican Congress.
Have you seen the replies of most Republicans to the 2 questions: Did Russia invade Ukraine in 2022? and Is Vladimir Putin a dictator? in The Atlantic. You had to answer Yes of No. Very few answered the questions. They are afraid...
Putin taught Silicon Valley what lesson from 2016?
Thank you for doing this amazing analysis; I just watched a video of the meeting and was completely appalled by the behavior of Trump and Vance. They are an embarrassment to all of us. I'm doing what I can to support Ukraine through United 24.
It was an ambush https://www.lowyinstitute.org/the-interpreter/oval-office-ambush
An ambush/mob shakedown of an incredibly brave ally. And the throwaway line that it would make good television only showed the shallow vileness of this administration. Thank you for the always excellent analysis.
They put on such a great show for Putin -he couldn’t have asked for or more.
The champagne corks are popping in Moscow tonight. 🍾🥂
5 heartbreaking failures. Thank you for posting live on Substack and yes, please post often. We are now exposed to a terrifying reality.