This is a speech for the ages. I don't consider it just an audio blog or audio version of a social media article. It is that, yes, but it belongs in the same category as the Gettysburg Address.
I consider it one of the most important "speeches" I have ever heard. To think otherwise is to not recognize the intelligence, the passion, the wisdom, and, the patriotism it represents. It is a speech that should, that must, be entered into the National Archives.
Agree. Reading his works has helped me lose pounds of ignorance between my ears. His YouTube presentation of the real history of Ukraine to one of his post graduate classes was mesmerizing. Genius.
Everyone!!! Defund the Coup! Stop paying your Federal Taxes and let the Trump Admin know you won't pay them until Musk is fired and DOGE is totally disbanded.
It's a simple and familiar message."NO TAXATION WITHOUT REPRESENTATION"!
I've just listened to the most calm and intelligent voice of truth and warning, the most sane words of hope in action. I am Canadian. Our household is already 'booing' and boycotting anything made in America. We are sad to hurt the Americans who will suffer the results, who are suffering the death of their citizenship. I wish I could do something to help you.
Fascism is on the march. Newton’s third law states that “for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction.” The Canadians booing the Stars and Stripes fits that bill. The White House is puffing out its chest and embarking on threatening adventures, like a silverback gorilla beating its chest and bellowing its call through the canopy. Like the man in the White House, it’s all bluster, good for the tabloids and Fox News and lapped up eagerly by the new testosterone fueled internet politics in America. The country is officially now under the control of a South African and an Aussie, men whose claim to fame is making money out of nothing and who support a failed American businessman around whom flatterers and sycophants run circles. He in turn claims to have been saved by God to wreak as much damage he can on anybody who gets in his way and is entrenching a new political mafia within the government. If, however, the American democratic will, is for us to become a laughing stock to the rest of the world, and our President , the new King John without brains then that’s what America should be. Statesmanship, intelligence, diplomacy be damned. Speak loudly and carry a big baseball bat? Will America rise and re-establish itself as a democracy? It will take time and patience. The wrecking ball is doing lot of damage.
"A laughing stock to the rest of the world"? I think that line has been crossed with Trump's announcement of his plan for Gaza. Even Netanyahu could hardly keep his face straight, and as for the BBC World Service, trying to report on the Thing as it was happening, the presenters could hardly get their words out for spluttering. "I can’t believe I'm actually having to say this", said one. Unfortunately when Trump is laughed at, he tends to double down. I am afraid to think how this might play out.
Kamala Harris astutely said "Donald Trump is in many ways an unserious man. But the consequences of electing him would be very serious indeed."
That we sit at home and watch this in real time is staggering. Which I imagine is just what they have in mind. Still not obeying in advance, but so far I haven't really been consulted about anything I could say 'no' to.
Here's another avenue for all of us to really learn what's truly going on! On Youtube go to "Mary Trump Media" and you'll be able to get in touch with the most intelligent and sane people there can be in the U.S.! The show I like a lot is Mary Trump and the 'Nerds Avengers' (that title may be a bit off, but Mary and Nerds will be in the title for sure! Also, "Democracy ish" is another really great duo who tell, truly, where it's at! Also, I think Mary posts on her own a lot and you'll see images about what her topic is in each particular video. Hope this helps!
This is a speech that should be heard by every American. particularly those who did not vote for Trump and passed onto those who did!! Timothy Snyder, Tank you for being so clear and for saying this speech just time!
Thank you, most esteemed Professor Timothy Snyder! I hear many good souls referencing your work and cautions and hope enough good Republicans in all offices of government realize that America needs them to stand up for the Constitution they took an oath to preserve and protect! Their heirs will judge them for what they do now and in the future to stop this coup!
Also, let’s pray that the justices of this land have the courage to act swiftly and decisively to reverse these treasonous acts. May the perpetrators and their enablers be held to account.
Shame on the corrupted Roberts Supreme Court for bringing this about and allowing it to continue in broad daylight!!!
As a longtime China business consultant I fully believe the premise that Musk is trying to duplicate in the US the all powerful China cellphone app, Alipay. Alipay is used to do financial transactions of every sort, even paying for dumplings on the street, park you car, go to movie, pay a road toll and so forth.
Alipay is also vigilantly monitored by the Chinese Security bureau. In case you wonder how the Chinese government was able to lock 800 million citizens up in their homes during COVID-19, thank Alipay. The government knew where everyone was and checked up on them!
Welcome to Musk's world. He wants X to be the American Alipay and he wants to be the bureau that always knows what were doing..
How cool is that? Will we let him?
We need street protests to drive him out of DC and some clever techno rouges to permanently crash X.
If the President and his agents ignore the Constitution, the top law of the land, I'm wondering how the federal, state and local governments, business owners and citizens should behave. If the top law of the land no longer applies in our society, perhaps chaos in the streets is the expected result. Why should I stop for a red light? Why should I pay my taxes and bills? Why should I be nice to my neighbor? Why should I pay for groceries?
The President has violated his oath of office, again. Two weeks in. Will someone tell him he's not allowed to violate the Constitution? That he promised to uphold and defend. Otherwise, Elon will decide, any given day, which agencies and departments he doesn't like, shut them down (or co-opt for his own use) and millions of Americans will be harmed. Donald says, "Elon's doing a great job." Meaning, Elon is now running the country. Without deference to the Legislative or Judicial branches.
Happy to see Senator Chris Murphy speaking up (5:20pm) and saying he is ready to fight. I phoned his office and left four separate messages today. Each with another topic.
Thank you Professor Snyder! This is the clearest and most thorough explanation of not only what is happening, but with solid action recommendations. I have started calling Congressional leaders and will keep it up. Plus, I will join one of the established groups who are already speaking out.
This is a speech for the ages. I don't consider it just an audio blog or audio version of a social media article. It is that, yes, but it belongs in the same category as the Gettysburg Address.
I consider it one of the most important "speeches" I have ever heard. To think otherwise is to not recognize the intelligence, the passion, the wisdom, and, the patriotism it represents. It is a speech that should, that must, be entered into the National Archives.
Agree. Reading his works has helped me lose pounds of ignorance between my ears. His YouTube presentation of the real history of Ukraine to one of his post graduate classes was mesmerizing. Genius.
Yes I agree
Everyone!!! Defund the Coup! Stop paying your Federal Taxes and let the Trump Admin know you won't pay them until Musk is fired and DOGE is totally disbanded.
It's a simple and familiar message."NO TAXATION WITHOUT REPRESENTATION"!
I've just listened to the most calm and intelligent voice of truth and warning, the most sane words of hope in action. I am Canadian. Our household is already 'booing' and boycotting anything made in America. We are sad to hurt the Americans who will suffer the results, who are suffering the death of their citizenship. I wish I could do something to help you.
Fascism is on the march. Newton’s third law states that “for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction.” The Canadians booing the Stars and Stripes fits that bill. The White House is puffing out its chest and embarking on threatening adventures, like a silverback gorilla beating its chest and bellowing its call through the canopy. Like the man in the White House, it’s all bluster, good for the tabloids and Fox News and lapped up eagerly by the new testosterone fueled internet politics in America. The country is officially now under the control of a South African and an Aussie, men whose claim to fame is making money out of nothing and who support a failed American businessman around whom flatterers and sycophants run circles. He in turn claims to have been saved by God to wreak as much damage he can on anybody who gets in his way and is entrenching a new political mafia within the government. If, however, the American democratic will, is for us to become a laughing stock to the rest of the world, and our President , the new King John without brains then that’s what America should be. Statesmanship, intelligence, diplomacy be damned. Speak loudly and carry a big baseball bat? Will America rise and re-establish itself as a democracy? It will take time and patience. The wrecking ball is doing lot of damage.
"A laughing stock to the rest of the world"? I think that line has been crossed with Trump's announcement of his plan for Gaza. Even Netanyahu could hardly keep his face straight, and as for the BBC World Service, trying to report on the Thing as it was happening, the presenters could hardly get their words out for spluttering. "I can’t believe I'm actually having to say this", said one. Unfortunately when Trump is laughed at, he tends to double down. I am afraid to think how this might play out.
Kamala Harris astutely said "Donald Trump is in many ways an unserious man. But the consequences of electing him would be very serious indeed."
That we sit at home and watch this in real time is staggering. Which I imagine is just what they have in mind. Still not obeying in advance, but so far I haven't really been consulted about anything I could say 'no' to.
Corporate media reports Some, but not all of these things.
We can only be free together!
Here's another avenue for all of us to really learn what's truly going on! On Youtube go to "Mary Trump Media" and you'll be able to get in touch with the most intelligent and sane people there can be in the U.S.! The show I like a lot is Mary Trump and the 'Nerds Avengers' (that title may be a bit off, but Mary and Nerds will be in the title for sure! Also, "Democracy ish" is another really great duo who tell, truly, where it's at! Also, I think Mary posts on her own a lot and you'll see images about what her topic is in each particular video. Hope this helps!
Look for what you can say Yes to. Freedom to not freedom from.
This is a speech that should be heard by every American. particularly those who did not vote for Trump and passed onto those who did!! Timothy Snyder, Tank you for being so clear and for saying this speech just time!
God bless you for all you do, Prof Snyder!
Anne Applebaum just published an important essay on Musk’s actions. Here’s the link …
https://open.substack.com/pub/anneapplebaum/p/outside-the-rule-of-law
There was an article in the New Republic which said that musks group installed an illegal server. https://newrepublic.com/post/191075/elon-musk-power-grab-server-federal-worker-data?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=the_ticker_rss&utm_term=tnr-newsletter-20240823
That server probably linked to the Kremlin.
No doubt with monies siphoning into musk’s pockets on the way
Thank you ! Listened to several audio reports today on Foreign Affairs. One particularly poignant Trump and the Perils of Ungoverning . https://reader.foreignaffairs.com/2025/01/23/trump-and-the-perils-of-ungoverning/content.html
Thank you, most esteemed Professor Timothy Snyder! I hear many good souls referencing your work and cautions and hope enough good Republicans in all offices of government realize that America needs them to stand up for the Constitution they took an oath to preserve and protect! Their heirs will judge them for what they do now and in the future to stop this coup!
Also, let’s pray that the justices of this land have the courage to act swiftly and decisively to reverse these treasonous acts. May the perpetrators and their enablers be held to account.
Shame on the corrupted Roberts Supreme Court for bringing this about and allowing it to continue in broad daylight!!!
As a longtime China business consultant I fully believe the premise that Musk is trying to duplicate in the US the all powerful China cellphone app, Alipay. Alipay is used to do financial transactions of every sort, even paying for dumplings on the street, park you car, go to movie, pay a road toll and so forth.
Alipay is also vigilantly monitored by the Chinese Security bureau. In case you wonder how the Chinese government was able to lock 800 million citizens up in their homes during COVID-19, thank Alipay. The government knew where everyone was and checked up on them!
Welcome to Musk's world. He wants X to be the American Alipay and he wants to be the bureau that always knows what were doing..
How cool is that? Will we let him?
We need street protests to drive him out of DC and some clever techno rouges to permanently crash X.
If the President and his agents ignore the Constitution, the top law of the land, I'm wondering how the federal, state and local governments, business owners and citizens should behave. If the top law of the land no longer applies in our society, perhaps chaos in the streets is the expected result. Why should I stop for a red light? Why should I pay my taxes and bills? Why should I be nice to my neighbor? Why should I pay for groceries?
The President has violated his oath of office, again. Two weeks in. Will someone tell him he's not allowed to violate the Constitution? That he promised to uphold and defend. Otherwise, Elon will decide, any given day, which agencies and departments he doesn't like, shut them down (or co-opt for his own use) and millions of Americans will be harmed. Donald says, "Elon's doing a great job." Meaning, Elon is now running the country. Without deference to the Legislative or Judicial branches.
Thank you for your clarity!
Happy to see Senator Chris Murphy speaking up (5:20pm) and saying he is ready to fight. I phoned his office and left four separate messages today. Each with another topic.
We choose to fight This is happening live now feb 4 https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=77b3CWmlHgE&pp=ygUSd2UgY2hvb3NlIHRvIGZpZ2h0
Thank you.
Thank you Professor Snyder! This is the clearest and most thorough explanation of not only what is happening, but with solid action recommendations. I have started calling Congressional leaders and will keep it up. Plus, I will join one of the established groups who are already speaking out.