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Hey everybody, it's Rick. I'm getting ready to do a show tonight with Molly John Fast at City Winery in New York, but I wanted to talk about this disinformation stuff very quickly. This story coming out of North Carolina is a preview of things to come. If you haven't heard about it,
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the National Forest Service had to warn its cooperating agencies in the FEMA cleanup in western North Carolina that there's now a militia group stalking the countryside, quote, hunting FEMA workers. Guys, This is Donald Trump's fault. This is Fox News' fault. This is Marjorie Taylor Greene's fault. These people are putting the lives of rescue workers in danger.
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This is only the beginning, though. You're going to see this get larger and larger, crazier and crazier. It's going to go to the point where election workers are next. Trust me, it's going to be at that point very soon. They're getting desperate. They're getting really, really, really desperate.

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Fox doesn't report the News. It fuels hate, a main ingredient that binds MAGA Nation together

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Yes Fake News and disinformation is doled out at exactly the same time something significant is predicted or shows uniform solidarity Age poll, or garbage rumor are placed to evenly oppose the actual reported news that day.

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Panic? Seriously, Democrats? After McDonalds?

Oh, but where do I begin? Democrats, liberals, center right, I love you guys but what the fuck. Why in the world are you panicking? Massive voter turnout is not for Trump. There is no major swath of the country breaking hard for MAGA.

Just look at the McDonalds stunt. I mean, seriously. I figured out something about myself. I’m immune to propaganda and since I love my country and the good people in it, I’ve come to accept the fact that as a citizen-steward of my own democracy my job is to help you all solely for the sake of helping you.

So—this is how you fight.

Did you see Trump at McDonald’s the other day? White shirt, red tie, worker’s smock with yellow suspenders. That stupid cunt actually looked like a new Happy Meal Character.

We’ve got Grimace. The Hamburgler. Constitutional purist, Ronald McDonald. And now, with Trump, we’ve got Moronald McTrump Vonshitsinpants.

I’m serious, that stupid See You Next Tuesday actually looked like a happy meal character.

And as I beheld that fat sloppy bitch shoveling salty poison French fry cancer sticks into that red paper cup they give you, another thought struck

Me.

McTrump has now ruined the Sausage McMuffin with egg and cheese.

See, I’m not a big fast food guy. But Sausage McMuffin is an important sandwich because unlike everything else at that poison factory, the sausage McMuffin is THE ONLY thing in the menu that resembles something that can be called nutrition.

And—like the truth, civil discourse, the peaceful transfer of power—and all

The other good things about our country that McTrump and Fox News fucked up, now they’ve ruined for me the Sausage McMuffin.

Seriously you MAGA cunts, is there anything you won’t ruin?

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It is actually the idiots with the guns fault. As children they were programmed to ignore science, truth and reality by false religion, which they then became disconnected from as early as the age of two. All the children want is to play learn and teach and laugh. Parents who are raised to be negative, don't play with their children and it interferes the growing cycle of play learn and teach. This can explain a lot. This can explain why we have so much violent crime and insanity in America.

I say, if some of the people of North Carolina don't want bailed out, don't bail them out! They're looking for somebody to blame instead of their God! Their God is angry at them because they are believing a liar who could be responsible for the killings of millions of people!

It is only a matter of time though if all capitalists in the world do not implement a maximum annual income. Greed will destroy everything! Even with Kamala as president, capitalism will implode upon itself when the few rich hoard all of the wealth and the poor steal from each other, to survive!

Under Trump I predict America could flounder within 6 months to four and a half years and under Kamala with unlimited greed and obstruction by the GOP and global warming and the fascist owned media, America will only last 8 to 12 years in my humble opinion. That is why we have to get greed under control.

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The most important thing is people have to get up and vote. Democrats have to get up and vote. Independent have to get up and vote. They have to get their asses to the poll and vote.

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The most important thing is people have to get up and vote. Democrats have to get up and vote. Independent have to get up and vote. They have to get their asses to the poll and vote.

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Excellent, Rick. Thank you.

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I think there’s more to Trump saying “I refuse to say” then saying what he said about Palmers junk.

What will he say to the Russians. “I refuse to say…” then tell them about nuclear subs capabilities or etc etc…

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Rick thank you for all you do to save democracy!

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We can’t lose her. She will save us.

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Always spot on ! thank you

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I cannot believe people don't get this. No panic here. Already voted. Thanks for all you do.

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MAGA is trying to get Democrats to drink antifreeze by selling it as Gatorade. Don't believe the polls and quit panicking!

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Every vote will count, and sadly, Republican dirty works are already at play; here's a list of links to help you register, confirm your registration, check and double check state-by-state special rules and deadlines, etc.

https://kamala4prez.substack.com/p/voter-registration

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This !! let's go!!!! Don't fear dump. If anyone saw last night, he is on fumes. I already voted let's finish him

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Tell you what!

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Good message, now how are you going to reach more people?

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Election workers are already being threatened here in Texas as are voters who don't look white and conservative. They want people to be afraid so they won't vote. This is un-American. Trump demeans America daily.

I decline the cup of poison offered to me daily. Thanks for this great advice, Rick. I will be at my polling place on October 21st to vote for Harris-Walz, Allred and every Democrat on my ballot. I will continue to guard my school district against the book-banning crazies and will vote to unseat the first 3 of our TX SCOTUS anti-women justices off the bench. Ain't no one stopping me!

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Ricky Ricky Ricky you are such a fool...

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As a self-proclaimed "destroyer of global death cults," you are such a conspirazoid ;)

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The crazier they are; the more desperate they are.

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Good and necessary calming conclusion. Thank you.

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Nate Silver when still at 538 included junk polls. Now working with/for Elon Musk, I’ve absolutely no faith in Nate’s polls.

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Peter Theil, he works for the other immigrant asshole.

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Alan Lichtman, who correctly predicted 9 out of the last 10 elections, doesn't include polls in his 13 keys to the White House - he uses socio-economic data: what is the REAL state of the economy, not what politicians and their surrogates say.

I'll trust Lichtman any day over pollsters.

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I never did

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Thank you for saying this. I know I have been told over and over, by you and other, smart and savvy people, that this was going to happen as we get closer to election day, but even though I know it is going to happen, as it is happening, I start to doubt my own thinking! It is awful. And even though I kept saying to myself that Trump is less appealing than he was in 2020 and he lost then, the stories I see in all the press frame this as if suddenly Harris is tanking. So, thank you. Even well informed people, like myself, can fall prey to the disinformation. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

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I'm 100% with you on this. I considered myself highly intelligent but I'm getting caught in the media with their crap and these fake polls although professionals political people are telling me the opposite of what's going on in my mind

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Quint - Donvict has successfully numbed the major press as well as the rest of the MSM with a yet bigger firehose of falsehoods/disinformation and astounding lies with support from Shady Vance and other spineless repubs. The latest...my p.o.s Gov. Youngkin who slips & falls off the TCF 'tightrope' he's been walking for 4 years.  Youngkin finds himself actually defending Donvict's declared use of the military against the dems and Adam Schiff, when interviewed on CNN yesterday by a chagrined Jake Tapper...If you haven't seen it...check out Youngkin, as he tries to defend TCF's use of the military against dems/Adam Schiff

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=24YZmMdJKmU&t=14s

Like Rick says, Don't Drink the Poison...We can and will win this thang!

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There are very few political people I trust, but I trust you, so I am hoping you can shed some light on something that I am very concerned about.

It seems like more and more young people are saying they’re voting third party because of Gaza. Do these kids not understand that Trump doesn’t give a shit about it, Harris is walking a tightrope and a third party vote puts Trump back into the WH. Don’t they understand that their air will be polluted like it was back in the 70’s, there won’t be clean water because of the P25 rollbacks or total elimination of the EPA. Don’t these young women get that there will be a national abortion ban, birth control will disappear and reproductive technology will be strictly regulated or go away entirely. Do these young women want to be reduced to a womb on feet? Howmdo you make them understand that this cannot be a one issue election. These kids will need generations to fix the problems a Trump/vance administration will create.

Thoughts?

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A couple points. Gaza single issueism is vastly a phenomenon on elite college campuses, so these are the children of Kamala's strongest demo -- well-educated, well-off suburbanites. Concern about it is thus likely overrepresented on comment boards like this.

Secondly, it's another indictment of social media, which takes one of the strongest influences on youth, peer pressure, and reifies it. In my view, it's another reason to ban TikTok.

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Linda, you can't...they haven't been taught history /civics and are caufgt in their circle of friends who influence them. They can't seem to grasp, like others, that this is all about one thing - democracry!...nothing else. They won't have a chance to fix it in TFG's autocratic regime. If we have no democracy everything else they care about, along with the Constitution, rule of law and our way of life all crumble like sand castles on a hot beach ...alas, they just don't understand that we can't take a chance with 'our experiment' and we will all lose because of their failing.

A simple concept. really....

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i think it's normal for young generations to be idealistic and latch onto causes: in this case the suffering in Gaza has become their "cause" - and because Biden/Harris are the current gov't, they blame them.

But at least Biden/Harris are openly talking about (and trying behind the scenes) to negotiate a ceasefire, while Trump is all-in with Netanyahu on continuing the war - because it helps them both politically.

It's good that young people can be mobilized to a cause, but sad that they can't see a better chance for peace in Middle East with Harris than with Trump.

In their anger and outrage, they might help elect someone (Trump) who will only make their cause worse.

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I agree it's normal...I can remember low those many years ago, when I was idealistic, too. What's that saying, 'Youth is wasted on the young.'

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Thank you, Rick. I so want this stress to be over! It's so unacceptable the dangers that 45 and the MAGA pose to all Americans and especially those in need! Their lies about the hurricane relief efforts is so reprehensible - it hearts my heart and spirit.

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Thank you Rick! Many, many thanks; too many to count, for what you do!! Sending peace, love and power to you. ✌️ 💙 ✊🏻

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I'm sure we've all gotten the Harris HQ email yesterday about AZ, GA and NC. It's an NYT poll, so-called likely voters and Nate Cohn had an article last week about the flawed methodology of severely undercounting new voters. I'm not panicked at all; I get this. It is also in Kamala's strategic wheelhouse to keep Democrats white knuckling it down to the wire. The lessons of Hillary Clinton.

The Bulwark TNL were very ambivalent about Harris being on FOX with Brett Baier next week; Keith Olbermann is unambiguously thrilled. I agree with Keith that this will send Trump around the bend.

Onward!

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Trump calling Harris "low IQ"

Trump calling for Harris to take a cognitive test

Trump calling for Harris to take a drug test.

I think this is called "projecting" your own flaws onto someone else.

Harris's radio interview with Charlamagne today was more intelligent in any given minute than Trump in any given year.

Oh, but he can pretend to dance to YMCA, with his ever-present skinny woman accessory smiling along.

Surely the majority of Americans see what a complete asshole Trump is.

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OMG, Rick. How in the world do you know EXACTLY the right thing to say at the EXACT time we need to hear it?! I ain't drinking the f---ing poison, but I am thrilled with this booster shot of guts and determination you just gave us. Bless you, my man!

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You are the best Rick.

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Election workers and local politicians are really going to cop it. Ivan Raiklin and Rick’s friend Flynn are inciting violence every day. I tagged you in X about a video of Ivan discussing the plans.

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Exactly. The orange rat is cornered and everything’s at stake for him and his scumbag enablers. Defeated he’s facing total ruin, the loss of whatever wealth he really has, possibly jail time but what he fears most is the public humiliation. He obviously won’t admit anything, even to himself, but the spectacle of that will hopefully destroy him. As for his enablers they will also rant and whine like the repulsive cowards they are, but as a party have gutted themselves. So help them on their way to total annihilation by voting blue 💙.

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My wife says that the majority of women can't wait to vote out Trump, even if it doesn't show up in the polls.

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Thank you for the heads up on this weeks ago. Just like clockwork, there it is.

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Don’t panic, vote in numbers too big to doubt!! Stop looking at polls!! They don’t matter!!

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No panic. But everything matters, Priscilla. The more important question is, "What matters most right now?" And then do the best to move towards that. In the NOW!

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10-4

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I’d like to walk you through my take—a straightforward, 10-part breakdown of why Kamala Harris deserves your vote.

You might agree with me, or you might not. But here’s why I’m casting my vote for Kamala:

1. She embodies resilience – Kamala has faced adversity throughout her career, but she remains undeterred. Her resilience is more than just grit; it's an inner strength that shows she won’t be worn down by challenges. She bounces back with even more determination, and that energy is contagious.

And she doesn't lose her s**t when she’s under pressure. 

2. She radiates optimism – Kamala’s outlook is one of hope and possibility. Even in tough times, she exudes a belief that we can overcome and move forward together. Her positive, forward-thinking mindset creates a sense of trust that no matter the difficulties, better days are ahead.

Plus, she doesn't spew stupid, fearful, scary lies.

3. She connects with everyday struggles – Coming from a background where she worked for justice and civil rights, Kamala doesn’t seem disconnected from the realities regular people face, like making ends meet, fighting for basic rights and addressing injustices.

And she’s not telling you she’s right every five seconds.

4. She’s a natural collaborator – Kamala is someone who values teamwork and understands the power of bringing different voices to the table. She doesn’t pretend to have all the answers herself, but she knows how to create an environment where smart, diverse people can come together and find the best solutions. 

And she doesn’t turn on the blame spigot and spray it all over you. 

5. She represents a vision of unity – Kamala stands for bringing people together, recognizing our differences but focusing on shared values. She’s shown she can work across the aisle and find common ground when it matters.

You know, instead of making every disagreement into a war of insults. 

6. She is deeply empathetic – Kamala genuinely connects with people. Her empathy is evident in the way she listens, not just with her ears but with her heart. It’s clear she cares about the experiences and struggles of others, making her a leader who wants to lift people up rather than divide them.

She doesn't whine and it's not all about her every minute. 

7. She’s a tireless advocate for women and minorities – Kamala has consistently championed the rights of those who have been marginalized. She’s never been afraid to stand up for equality and fairness, and her policies reflect that.

You won’t find her accusing people of eating various household pets. 

8. She’s experienced on the world stage – From her meetings with foreign leaders to representing the U.S. at global forums, Kamala has proven she can hold her own internationally and that she’s a steady hand in foreign policy.

And so far, no sucking up to the biggest dictators on the planet. 

9. She’s not perfect, but she’s accountable – Kamala has had moments where things didn’t go as planned, and she hasn’t dodged the hard questions. She’s willing to own up to mistakes and grow from them.

The words, "It wasn't my fault" are not in her vocabulary.

10. She brings joy and humanity to politics – Kamala isn’t afraid to be herself, whether that’s showing her laugh, sharing a personal story, or acknowledging her own humanity. She brings an infectious sense of joy to her work, reminding us that leaders can be both powerful and approachable, relatable and inspiring.

And she’s not saying we’re a dying country headed for doom and gloom.

In short, choosing Kamala is about believing in someone who’s not just capable but also compassionate and human, someone who knows that leadership is about being present, making hard decisions, and caring about the people she serves.

She's about getting stuff done and not acting like a whiney little s**t 24/7.

So, compared to the Other Guy, Kamala is the very clear choice.

I sincerely believe Kamala is ready for the presidency.

The question is, are we ready for Kamala?

If you're ready, make a plan now to vote on or before November 5th.

Cheers, Robert

Please give me your take on these ideas about Kamala.

W're not going back. When we fight, we win.

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It's almost like she'd be a great President:)

100%

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I agree with every one of your points, but I cringe when her closing argument appears to be promising stuff to Black men, who petulantly just might not be voting for her. It's not a good look for anyone concerned. I personally know a half dozen former Trump devotees who might be driven back into the MAGA fold by this--it's like a red cape to a bull.

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she says her plans will help all Americans, including Black men. A rising tide raises all the ships. What's wrong with that?

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Number 4 seems the most important in a democracy because it's the furthest from autocracy, the goal of the magas. The list is persuasive, but certainly by now there are few persuadeables left. It's a contest between stability and chaos.

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Robert, thank you for this articulate post.

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Neither she nor Walz are fascists. That’s all that matters.

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Thank you, Rick! I needed that. I cannot fathom that we are neck and neck in this presidential election. I have never worked harder. donated more money, or been more attentive than in this election. I am weary of hearing complaints about Harris' mistakes while Trump gets a pass because he is just "being Trump."

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Important to keep front-of-mind that at this point in 2016 Hillary was "leading" in the f'n "battleground" states by several points and was a "strong favorite" to win.

I say f'n "battleground" states because this obsolete Electoral College, a group of unelected, invisible individuals , ->who the fuck knows where they come from or go back to <- are the ones with the power to turn a nationwide election into one in which 44 states don't matter, whatsoever.

It's a ridiculous system and has to stop.

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and then they inserted their "fake electors" into the already unrepresentative EC. Dems have won the popular vote in EVERY election since 2000; why doesn't that translate into "majority wins"?

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Christa, we have one job: Finding says to sell Kamala to everyone we can in a way that feels real, not full of hype. Because we know she's the only sane choice.

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Thanks Rick! I voted last Friday. Blue up and down the ballot!

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Fire TRUMPLE and all of his sycophantic fascist lying spineless asses. This is exactly the same as 1930’s rise of Hitler. Pay attention to history and how bellicose lying sick-to-the-core conman leaders galvanize people with lies hate and propaganda. KNOCK THEM BACK. Vote blue all the way through to save democracy. NOVEMBER BLUENSMI.

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Typos:

TRUMPLER

and

BLUENAMI

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November Bluenami.

Roevember.

It's coming.

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Nicole. We will make it where we need to go without hate, without violence. Kamala is the only sane choice. That's the most truthful message there is. Ignore the Ogre.

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I could use a pep speech, just like this every damn day.

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Trump's rallies are small and he waves to non-existent crowds for the cameras... What I am trying to say is, I think that the autocrats are falsifying the poll results as well as smearing all of the rational thinkers with their continual ads on television and radio and the internet. To get Americans prepared for the eventual theft of our nation's wealth and future.

In my humble opinion Trump will probably only get about 2/3 the votes that Kamala gets, but the corrupt GOP will try to get him put in office which they will accomplish with the help of Merrick Garland and Joe Biden and the Democrats letting the Republicans choose six of the Supreme Court justices! The winners of illegal immigration are those autocrats who wanted to bust the unions! That is the people behind 2025. Having Merrick Garland protecting the vote is like putting a fox in charge of a chicken coop.

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Speaking of misinformation, I would like to nominate the following sentence for the honor of hyperbole of the day:

"...Joe Biden and the Democrats letting the Republicans choose six of the Supreme Court justices!"

"Letting". "Six."

One sitting "conservative" Supreme court justice was confirmed by a Democratic Senate. That was in 1991; at that time Joe Biden was a Senator. It is fair to say that Senator Biden was wrong in his handling of the Anita Hill hearings, but one Justice is not six.

The Senate is the body that confirms the nominees, and in the case of all of the "conservative" appointments, the Dems had the Senate exactly once, and that was the disastrous mistake of confirming Clarence Thomas, who was nominated by a Repub, H.W. Bush.

Every other one of the remaining five rightie-politicians-in-robes were nominated and confirmed by a Republican President and Republican Senate.

The only justice appointed by Joe Biden and confirmed by a Democratic Senate has been Ketanji Brown Jackson, nominated by President Biden in 2022. He can be proud of that one.

Let's set the record straight.

Here is a list of the Justices, who nominated them, when, and what party had the majority in the Senate at that time:

Clarence Thomas HW Bush 1991 (D)

John Roberts W Bush 2005 (R)

Alito W Bush 2005 (R)

Sotomayor Obama 2009 (D)

Kagan Obama 2010 (D)

Goresuck Trump 2017 (R)

Kavanaugh Trump 2018 (R)

Conehead Barrett Trump 2020 (R)

Ketanji Brown Jackson JOE BIDEN 2022 (D)

If anybody deserves the badges of blame it's the Bushes and the Orange Mussolini and their disgrace of a party.

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What do we really know and what are we projecting? We can only deal with the real. And what is real is what you will do next to get out the vote. I just emailed 15,000 people with my message. Reach out and spread the word. Kamala is IT. There is no other sane choice. Tell the world the best way you can. Everyone's effort makes a difference. We cannot return to the OTHER Guy.

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We also need to push Biden to fire Garland!

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That's going to be up to our next President, Kamala. I hope it happens in the first week.

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Thank you, Rick! No panic here, just disgust!!!

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Vote early!!!!

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Done, yesterday.

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This is why I subscribe.

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Thank you! I so needed this today.

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Succinct and wise. Thank you.

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🎯🔥

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Thanks, I needed that.

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I've shared Rick's Don't Drink The Poison post far and wide, and the response has been incredible. It's EXACTLY what people needed to hear right now. I'm glad to see the anti-negative campaigning message is being picked up at Hopium Chronicles and The Status Kuo.

Don't get stuck on stupid, friends! We've got this. Let's act like it! Get out there and vote on Day One if you can, whenever that is in your state. The sooner you vote, the sooner your name gets cleared from the campaign's GOTV list and they can move on to lower propensity voters. This election is ours! Let's take it!

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Jane, where can I find it? I googled it, and couldn’t find it. Can you post it here?

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These stories about military tribunals and executions need to be on every news outlet. And it should be the only fucking story. There should be one story and that is it. And they need to corner every fucker in the Trump campaign every day. They need to be in Flynn's face every damn day, and whatever assholes were at the PA Christian Nationalist Event he was at.

There is video on MSNBC, from the "Rod of Iron Freedom Festival". The media needs to be on this nonstop.

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Patrick, let us know what is working to sway people to the side of workability and uplifting every thing you can, no matter what you do, where you live or what we you strive for. A sane world that helps more than hurts. It's an impossible goal but the only one that really matters.

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Ballot cure phone banks. These feel better than typical phone banks.

PA: https://www.mobilize.us/2024pavictory/event/676131/

GA: https://www.mobilize.us/2024gavictory/event/686812/

AZ: https://www.mobilize.us/ptp/event/717867/

I don't have others but it should be easy to find them for the other states, MI, WI, NC, NV.

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More reason why First Amendment absolutism isn't a principled philosophy.

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Just the pep talk I needed today. Thanks,Rick!

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God Damn I needed that post. That saved my fucking day. Thanks so much Rick.

I'm not afraid to admit I need to grow up. I have been spooked all day by the polling shit. I know about the red wave polls, but there are all sorts of outlets that were flashing red lights. I sort of believe in what Joe Trippi has been saying (it feels right to me and fits the facts), but there are all these conflicting things.

The shit that I am reading is just off-the-charts fucked up. Flynn is meeting with people talking about military tribunals and executions for political foes. We need to BREAK THESE FUCKING PEOPLE.

My experiences are anecdotal and mostly phone banks, but I'm not seeing reasons for panic. I just did a (sort of useless) PA phone bank for voter outreach, but then a ballot curing PA phone bank. I managed to get one lady to commit to bring her 90 year old father to the polls on Election Day instead of fix the VBM ballot. I had to get her to stop swearing at me to listen but I did it. Then she was nice. And everyone else was nice.

I have talked to more than one GOP voter who is voting GOP down the ballot but not for Trump.

I'm going to call more into Mecklenburg, and then do ballot curing in PA, GA, AZ. At least those I am going to focus on for now.

Do whatever you can and stop worrying. Rick is right. We need to beat these motherfuckers. Defeat them in detail.

No fucking quarter for these assholes. Let's do it.

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Yes, man, you nailed it! We need to live it to do it. We are creative, life-affirming folks.

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I was on the same PA vote cure phone bank tonight! Actually got a fair number of voters on the phone despite Pennsylvanians' incredible election fatigue.

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Yeah I feel bad calling them. The one lady was really angry but I got her to listen.

I did get a few, some just are going to vote Election Day, and I left a bunch of voice messages. I imagine they'll go back over the list again.

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For reminding me that polls are opinion based on specific questions, demographics, and analysis. Voting and organizing are actions with profound effects.

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Thanks Rick!

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Rick you are a superstar! Have a great show with @mollyjongfast tonight.

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Love it. Thanks so much.

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You’re welcome!!

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God bless you Rick. I needed that slap in the face.

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Thank you so much, Rick! Kick ass tonight! We really needed to hear this. I’m voting in NC on the first day Thursday

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Thanks, Rick. I always appreciate your voice in these dark times. And I’m fighting like hell. My vote is already in and counted.

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Thank you for the talk. I only hear bull💩 around here. Too many ultra Trump people and everyone has been told to stay in their corners because of the number of loaded guns around.

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Thank you Rick as always. I’m sending this to all my panic-stricken friends. They dominated the lunch I went to yesterday and made clear that they’re all firmly inside the NYT/NPR bubble. They treated me as delusional because I am not endlessly obsessing over “the polls, the polls.”

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Thanks, Rick

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Media literacy isn't about voters being stupid. You'll never win by calling people stupid. I'm educated in media and media literacy. It take more work than many have to give.

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Exactly what I needed today. Thank you very much, Rick. Sometimes I wonder if I can flee over the Montana border to Canada.

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I hear you and agree totally. T****'s spew is still spewing from years ago. It's worse because so many want to ride his coattails to some power dream of their own. Idiots. Polls are nonsense. Militias after Fema ought to get their asses kicked. Something should be done!!! Poll workers next is probably right. I feel infuriated. Can't do anything personally, but I agree with you, and I pray. Ruthie B.

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Don't pray. Sign up 20 people to vote with you.

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Amen Brother!!

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🙏🌹🕊️🦋💫

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OK, when I read about "rallies" in CA, CO and NY where the "campaign" is likely to fail, I thought they are deliberately crashing it, so their followers can and will go wildly violent January 6th style when they lose. Your thoughts?

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No, that's not it. Thom Hartmann outlined the reason in his Substack post this morning. The title is: Does Trump Have a Blueprint for Stealing the White House?

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Someone suggested that Trump has bled his red state supporters dry, so he is just using them as an untapped resource to raise more money. Also, if these are in areas where he hasn't held rallies before, he doesn't owe them money from previous rallies, so they may be fooled into thinking he'll pay.

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Good on you for calling out the nonsense.

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Thank you Rick. This is why I

support the Lincoln Project.💙

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Thank you Rick! I was the verge of panicking category but I’m not going “to drink the poison.”

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Thanks, Rick. I needed the reminder to not drink the poison. At our house, we say reject the hex.

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Rick, a few thoughts:

1. Yes ignore the polls, but in addition, tell others what is wrong with them. Last evening at dinner I had a table full of worried D's. I discussed the "oversight" by one pollster on PA where they "sort" of left out all of Philadelphia when running the numbers. Sounds like a rather deliberate oversight to me, but I'm not a pollster. So, if you must, look at them but look under the hood at the cross tabs used to build the poll.

2. Yes most polls right now are garbage. Interesting that Harris/Walz are not releasing polls: I see that as a strength. No need to advertise. Focus on message.

3. I am worried about the FEMA workers, the meteorologists (! what!), and the poll workers. It is going to be bad and will get much worse. Interesting to see that Michigan is beginning to process their absentee ballots starting in late October. Not sure if PA is doing the same.

4. I am worried about Madison Sq Garden. What happened at Cochella was awful for those in attendance (did they forget Trump abandons after he uses) but MSG has a history, and Trump's recent (as in few weeks back) comments on Lindbergh's 1927 NYC parade and then the MSG event has me thinking he is focusing on the past. He doesn't have the mental acuity or sense of history to do this--so who is feeding him this? Is it US based or coming out of Moscow?

Head down and back to finishing the last 69 postcards that need to go out tomorrow. 400 tomorrow and another 200 on Thursday.

Everyone we can do this. Let's keep going.

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I had a little poison today. 😬 thanks for the reminder.👏💙

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deep breath. they want you to panic...so don't give them what they want

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Thanks Liz. I know better but I was in panic mode. I did a lot of volunteer shifts today and was effective anyhow. But I felt shitty.

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Thank you Liz. 💙 that’s helpful.

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Nope! Not panicking. Kamala will win. 🤩👏🏽💙💙💙

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OMG Rick?! This is so Bad? Can't Law Enforcement get involved? I can't believe how horrible trump's mouth is!! Lord lock this guy up already and throw away the Key! I'm still Networking like crazy and will reStack ASAP!! Thanks for talking us off the Edge 💯👍🇺🇸

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I gather Law enforcement did in NC..they arrested the person chasing down FEMA employees.

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I agree with you Rick. Quit buying into the excessive bullshit to scare us. Don’t let it work! Don’t drink the poison…thank you Rick!!

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My husband and I voted today! The polls DO make me want to vomit...so a massive thank you for talking me down!!!

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thank you for voting

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Rick you are so right. There is too much crazy reporting. All you need to do is turn on the news. It sickens me that I am donating to the affected areas via American Red Cross and Fox and zero friends perpetuate the trump lies about FEMA undermining the aid from federal agencies to assist the people of the flood zones. So keeping my eyes ahead and focusing on the positivity of the Harris Walz and Democratic Party ticket that is going to win! Liza Donnelly reposted the Harris campaign rally from Sunday which was great. I missed it all because my internet was out most of the day. But catching up was 🤩 and she had quite a huge audience and very enthusiastic group to cheer her on. And she cheers the people to go out and register and early vote in Greenville NC and beyond.

PS. I remember this area so well from visiting our sons at the USMC HQ battalions there while they served. We loved eating low country meals, shrimp, grits and sweet tea. Only place in America I drink it sweetened!

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National Guard when there are violent terrorists= shoot to kill.

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No quarter.

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Thank you Rick! I’m sharing your words with my Dem friends over at WaPo.

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Start telling the Boomers the truth about Project 2025: “How ya gonna live without Social Security, Disability or union jobs?”

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Tell the cult they will lose their social security. They don't give a rats ass about anyone else!

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yes and so much more.

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You are the best! Thank you for this warning. BTW, I’ve since left Twitter, but I still haven’t washed my phone since you “liked” my post. That -and being blocked by Jenna Ellis- still make me a bit nostalgic for the “old” Twitter…what a cesspool it has become.

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I just deactivated my account last night. It's a nightmare in there

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It’s been 1 week for me. I realized I have no desire to see Elon Musk tweets ever again. Yes, I could arrange things so I might only see people I follow….but many of my Twitter friends are gone as well. I just knew it was time to move on.

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Thanks, Rick, for the sanity check. Everyone just needs to keep their heads down and doing the work to get Harris elected. She's a good candidate with a good message. Forward!

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Anyone can put up a poll

Poll: MAGA'S Flee US by Millions to South America

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Prepare for an absolute DELUGE OF SHIT over the next 3 weeks from these people. Get out the umbrellas.

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I have this vision of a sea of yellow slickers and boots.

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We should use their techniques. Question all of THEIR votes.

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Thank you Rick! We need your voice on CNN & MSNBC, shouting this on every hour. Seriously, they've fallen for the fake doom & gloom.

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Tiffany CNN et al are owned by the right..

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I'm reading

"On Disinformation: How to Fight for Truth and Protect Democracy" by Lee McIntyre

Ten ways everyone helps stop disinformation in its tracks are in Chapter 6 "How to Win the War on Truth" as long as we all do everything we can.

🔶️Confront the liars🔶️Be a truth teller🔶️Resist polarization🔶️Realize the zombie foot soldiers are victims too🔶️Tune out the BS that there's nothing you can do🔶️Don't fall for false solutions that take 30 years to do🔶️It's false to claim good information stops bad information, it does not🔶️Engage in political activism🔶️Know you are not alone🔶️Keep learning more how disinformation works

https://youtu.be/54zYLJnB5vk?si=jN_PqD5hrpCVc3kt

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Voted for Team Blue over the weekend in Colorado for all the difference that will make. Texting to swing state voters. Reminding friends and family to vote early if at all possible. Not sure what more I can do at this point. Preparing for the absolute worst but hoping for the absolute best……

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Thank you, thank you, thank you!! You are always on point. Bless you for the fucking tremendous work you do.

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Thanks Rick for the Rx. Just what the doctor ordered…….

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Thank you for this quick pep talk. I needed it after reading a few pieces today.

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Thank you, thank you Rick! I needed to hear that.

"Don't drink the poison."

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Ok ok ok! This is agonizing!

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I dropped mine off today! 💙🗳️💙

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Will the madness EVER end? 🤬

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When we make sure Congress is deep BLUE!

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It will

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