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The media asking Zelenskyy if he wants to apologize to Trump is everything wrong with the media. They should be asking if Trump wants to apologize to Zelenskyy. Most Americans are humiliated at the trash behavior by Trump and JD in the Oval.
Did anyone else see the horrific display in the Oval Office last Friday as a ritual exercise in male domination? I don’t want to insult great apes, but I’ve seen similar performances at the zoo. Trump and Vance sought to humiliate Zelensky, treating him with the same disrespect they treat … well, women.
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There’s nothing wrong with Billionaires having billions. There is something inherently wrong with billionaires cutting your benefits, and help to the poor through USAID, and running around with a chainsaw giggling.
You can have power or billions. But we refuse to be an oligarchy
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How to brainwash your mind in next 7 days:
Wake up and don't look at your phone for 1 hour.
Drink 3 litres of water every day.
Do your most important task in the morning.
Exercise at least 1 hour per day.
Replace social media with knowledge books.
I just want to say thank you to everyone who has reached out with kindness and encouragement, both personally and in these social media streets. So very proud of The Reidout @joy.msnbc.com team, who are truly family, and all of our supporters & friends. See you tomorrow night at 7 ET, one more time ‼️
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Regardless of RFK Jr being confirmed as HHS secretary, I will continue to provide evidence based health education on social media. We need more helpers now more than ever.
I wish every living former U.S. President would stand up, hold a press conference, and tell the world Trump’s treatment of Zelensky is not right. Who’s with me?
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Trump and Vance beclowned themselves in their meeting with Zelenskyy. They came across as weak, petty little bullies. Zelenskyy’s position will now be strengthened around the globe while America continues to sink further and further into disrepute.
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it’s important to understand the centrality of male dominance and misogyny to Trump’s world — and to connect this to what other authoritarians and neofascists are doing around the globe.
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I woke up this morning with a heart full of gratitude.
We are building a movement that will usher independent media into a brighter future. Thank you for everything. We are just getting started.
No more billionaires. No more dictating what we say or write. It’s time for independence. Full stop.
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"How dare Zelensky not wear a suit in the Oval Office!"
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I encourage everyone interested in America’s place in the world to read this — extraordinary analysis and presentation of the facts. Also, I just donated to one of the charities he lists at the end. I think it would be a good idea for as many of as possible to do the same, send a powerful message that we, the American people, stand with Ukraine and democracy against Putin and tyranny.
Sometimes I publish a note and it gets 0 attention.
No likes, no comments, nothing.
I always feel so sad when that happens.
But I learned that I need to
Give it time.
Trust the process.
Even if I can just reach one person with that note, it’s worth it.
If my writing hasn’t got any attention yet, it just means the right reader hasn’t found me. I will keep writing.
Yes, as a beginner writer in this space, it’s not so easy to look away from the likes and attention you’d want your note to get.
However, I learned to look away after realising that my writing ✍️ was first for me, and then for others.
I write how I’m figuring out my life and hopefully that helps someone figure out theirs.
love it, Philip!
Agreed. One of my note didn't get seen by others but now most of people view it. It feels so good 😊
I feel this - but it looks like this one broke the surface :)
hah, yes :)
So needed this reminder today. I'm super new to substack, and I have to remind myself that # 1 I'm new here and #2 all good things take time.
I know what you mean. I’m still trying to figure this out and I was not expecting it to be a place where we had to strategize and learn how to make an impact here.
well, it also really depends what your goals are on here :)
Some of the best things we write don’t get immediate attention, but they resonate deeply with the right person at the right time.
That’s what really matters.
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Watching them reclaim what was once lost, daring to try again, is amazing.
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