Dems have been in this pattern of allowing GOP to define & broadcast their narrative since the 1980’s.
First to capture the message wins. Not a hard concept to grasp.
I hope this post gets some international traction as well. The same forces that financed & designed our downfall are hard at work, trying to destroy other democracies.
"Two things can be true at once," if only this wasn't such a foreign concept to a large part of the public at large. Conservatives and christian nationalist cultists in particular refuse to understand this po int. Yes, I said refuse. Their zero sum thinking is trying to take us back to the dark ages.
I tried talking to a cultist about the fact that "christians" are not being discriminated against as they constantly state. Patiently I listened as they complained about a few of their favorite things (transgender people, abortion, and immigration). I asked questions about why they think each of these infringes on their "rights" as a christian. After swallowing a pint of my own blood from biting my tongue, I asked if it was possible to reframe some of the issues as "both and" instead of "either or." For instance, couldn't freedom of religion mean they could practice their religion as they saw fit, and also that others had the freedom to be free from religion? Couldn't immigration be humane and follow a path that included quick action towards citizenship or removal by having sufficient immigration courts and officers?
I should have saved my breath. It was demoralizing to realize what a bill of goods they've swallowed, and how afraid they are of absolutely anything that doesn't fit into their narrow boxes.
I will come back to read this message if today later, but right now, everybody needs to know that the truth about how people in the government are framed and found guilty by the administration’s machinery, even if they did not do something, is being shared at this site. I do not vouch for the kind of language they are using, but I am telling you that their messages are of the utmost importance, and they are stressing that every sub stack needs to know. That is why I am sharing it here. I will put it elsewhere as well, and I hope that owner of this substack and the readers here also will help spread the word, please.
Within this program, they are talking about coming out with some more for this afternoon. I hope that the host of each Substack will share the site and will consider getting together with them so that everybody is working together for doing good. People need to know the truth and understand how actions have been taken and how they are being taken.
I am sorry to say you are right on target with this! It is hard to recognize that taking the high road has caused this huge pile of BS. I also think some Pollyanna-ish thought processes have added to that pile!!!
Michelle Obama, bless her heart, lost me the moment she uttered " When they go low, we go high". I sighed as I lost another ounce of faith that Democrats were up for the fight.
I have been so discouraged by the Democrats use of power when in office. Joe Biden frittered away his 4 years to bring Trump and his group to justice. We all saw it and wondered why the delay as Novemeber 2024 drew nearer and nearer. I doubted Garland's allegiance to the citizens and wondered if he really was helping the GOP survive.
A progressive gun owning friend once advised me, when I considered arming myself , not to do it. He said if you aren't able to use it confidently when the time comes, it's a useless weapon. Your hesitation will only be used against you. A good analogy for Biden and Garland. They had the weapon but were too timid to use it.
Such an excellent post.
Dems have been in this pattern of allowing GOP to define & broadcast their narrative since the 1980’s.
First to capture the message wins. Not a hard concept to grasp.
I hope this post gets some international traction as well. The same forces that financed & designed our downfall are hard at work, trying to destroy other democracies.
The world needs to see the warning signs.
Brilliant analysis Jack 👏🏻👏🏻
Death by a thousand cuts comes to mind 👹
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Democrats have mastered legislation, not persuasion.
That’s the crux of the whole matter. We need to take control of the narrative and the message and keep it clean, clear and consistent.
ALL True ☹️ what might have been was wasted, I'm not going to dwell.
I just hope the Dems create their own style for future governance and do not create a style reactive to the GOP which seems to include shoot then aim.
Excellent points made. We can’t focus on the “what should’ve been done” anymore, but expedite what can be done going forward.
Thank you❗️
"Two things can be true at once," if only this wasn't such a foreign concept to a large part of the public at large. Conservatives and christian nationalist cultists in particular refuse to understand this po int. Yes, I said refuse. Their zero sum thinking is trying to take us back to the dark ages.
I tried talking to a cultist about the fact that "christians" are not being discriminated against as they constantly state. Patiently I listened as they complained about a few of their favorite things (transgender people, abortion, and immigration). I asked questions about why they think each of these infringes on their "rights" as a christian. After swallowing a pint of my own blood from biting my tongue, I asked if it was possible to reframe some of the issues as "both and" instead of "either or." For instance, couldn't freedom of religion mean they could practice their religion as they saw fit, and also that others had the freedom to be free from religion? Couldn't immigration be humane and follow a path that included quick action towards citizenship or removal by having sufficient immigration courts and officers?
I should have saved my breath. It was demoralizing to realize what a bill of goods they've swallowed, and how afraid they are of absolutely anything that doesn't fit into their narrow boxes.
Restacking. Catch ya later!
Important!
I will come back to read this message if today later, but right now, everybody needs to know that the truth about how people in the government are framed and found guilty by the administration’s machinery, even if they did not do something, is being shared at this site. I do not vouch for the kind of language they are using, but I am telling you that their messages are of the utmost importance, and they are stressing that every sub stack needs to know. That is why I am sharing it here. I will put it elsewhere as well, and I hope that owner of this substack and the readers here also will help spread the word, please.
Here is the site. https://substack.com/@therealmichaelcohen it has aired this morning, October 8, 2025.
Within this program, they are talking about coming out with some more for this afternoon. I hope that the host of each Substack will share the site and will consider getting together with them so that everybody is working together for doing good. People need to know the truth and understand how actions have been taken and how they are being taken.
I also listen to Lev Parnas whenever I can...he has some inside resources and a true outsiders understanding of what is going on in the USA
Thank you, Joan, I’ll look. I listen to his son, Aaron.
I am sorry to say you are right on target with this! It is hard to recognize that taking the high road has caused this huge pile of BS. I also think some Pollyanna-ish thought processes have added to that pile!!!
Michelle Obama, bless her heart, lost me the moment she uttered " When they go low, we go high". I sighed as I lost another ounce of faith that Democrats were up for the fight.
Well written and very informative. Just restacked.
I have been so discouraged by the Democrats use of power when in office. Joe Biden frittered away his 4 years to bring Trump and his group to justice. We all saw it and wondered why the delay as Novemeber 2024 drew nearer and nearer. I doubted Garland's allegiance to the citizens and wondered if he really was helping the GOP survive.
A progressive gun owning friend once advised me, when I considered arming myself , not to do it. He said if you aren't able to use it confidently when the time comes, it's a useless weapon. Your hesitation will only be used against you. A good analogy for Biden and Garland. They had the weapon but were too timid to use it.