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Alexandra R.'s avatar

Excellent commentary - thanks. This particularly: "That doesn’t mean that Democrats are off the hook here. Being so oblivious to the consequences of this very predictable play is not necessarily tantamount to being complicit, but we’re not going to get through the next four years without being a bit more savvy and prepared to call out these scams." Dems are losing the perception and attention battles. Another example is Biden's work behind the scenes for months to get a cease fire/hostage release deal. Of course the timing totally favors trump (and seems certain Biden didn't control that) but trump got out first taking credit - before Biden even posted his announcement. And then, what from our other Dem leaders?? Nearly silent as far as making sure people hear who's deal it is, pushing back on trump taking credit. How can we not be smarter than this? How can we not be at least as vocal and persuasive as maga? I mean every day, in every way. It's the only way.

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celeste k.'s avatar

First, I hope that Rep. Ocasio-Cortez is a predominant force in our government in the future. She needs to be supported by every American who wants politics to work for them. She is a gift.

Second, I only visit substack and never use any other form of social media. Not even a cell phone. But I'm sure my privacy is non-existent out there. It's Big-Brother on super steroids these days, not like in the 70's, although that was the beginning. The real problem is the harm waiting to happen when foreign adversaries can pay the orange traitor for the privilege of spying on our citizens and government. He doesn't care that our national security is at risk because as he has said in the past, to paraphrase, 'who cares? I'll be dead.'

Not soon enough.

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