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David R. MD's avatar

Thank you, Jack.

And as a psychiatrist (author of Chapter 8 of "Dangerous Case of Donald Trump" back in 2017, and other articles, etc.), I am very appreciative of your most insightful and well-described analyses of the issues.

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Jack Hopkins's avatar

Thank you, David...truly. I’m humbled by that, especially coming from you.

Your work and perspective matter a great deal...and knowing this analysis resonates with someone who has studied these dynamics so closely...reinforces why clarity and precision are so important right now.

I really appreciate you being here and engaging at this level...it means more than I can say.

-Jack

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Sherri J (formerly SDJ)'s avatar

Nothing but the straight out TRUTH from you Jack. Thank you!

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Jack Hopkins's avatar

Sherri, you're welcome. Thank YOU.

-Jack

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Pamela Van Sickle's avatar

Thank you, Jack. It was an awful, awful day. I own a bar and grill and was in the office. My son, the GM, came and got me and told me I had to watch the tv out on the floor. I had to excuse myself twice to go sob in the restroom; it was horrifying. I have a very strict rule--no politics, no religion. There was a mouth breather redhat sitting next to me and I turned to him and was berating him (I was very angry), asking him how "proud" he was of his prez. and fellow redhats. Fortunately, my son came along and gently reminded me of my own rule. I have been grateful to him ever since--I was very angry and live in a very red county. We are unabashedly blue and don't care who knows it (we have a big equality flag inside). I don't know if the cops would have supported me. That's my story.... Bad day.

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Jack Hopkins's avatar

Pamela...thank you for trusting me with that story. It really was an awful day...and the way you describe it captures what so many people felt: shock...grief...and a kind of anger that comes from watching something you love...being violated in real time.

I’m glad your son stepped in when he did. That wasn’t weakness...it was wisdom and protection...especially given where you live...and the reality you were facing in that moment.

Holding the line the way you have...keeping your space safe...visible...and grounded in values...matters more than people realize.

I’m sorry you had to carry that...I am...and I appreciate you being here...and sharing it!

-Jack

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Karen Scofield's avatar

Thank you for sharing your thoughts and insight on the fifth anniversary of Jan 6th. Jack, know that you are appreciated, and will reStack ASAP 🙏

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Jack Hopkins's avatar

Thank you, Karen Scofield...I really appreciate that...and...I don’t take it lightly.

Knowing this perspective is landing with people...who care enough to stay engaged means a lot.

ReStack whenever it makes sense for you...I’m just grateful you’re here and part of this community!

-Jack

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Sue Player's avatar

Thank you, my friend. All the days have run together, but this one will stand out forever.

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Jack Hopkins's avatar

Sue...I feel that too. Some days blur together...but there are a few that mark us...and this is one of them.

Thank you for being here, my friend. Remembering it clearly...is part of how we protect what comes next

#HoldFast

-Jack

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Randy S. Eisenberg's avatar

Hey, Jack! Well done. Great to see you too. i would hope at some point you might be up for a live with some of our less well known but highly talented contributors. (Jeez, you and the pissed off bartender? Cory aka “CFH Unfiltered”? Yeah, I have a list, and no, I’m not on it.) Grass roots, I think you would bring a hell of a lot to the table.

As much as I am happy to witness the MSM exodus and so many “names” landing here, some, a few, not only brought their production staff and values with them but their egos as well.

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Jack Hopkins's avatar

Randy...I really appreciate that, and I love the way you framed it. The grassroots voices are where the honesty and urgency usually live...and I’d be genuinely open to something like that.

You’re also right about the ego piece. A platform matters far less to me than the values and intent behind it. This space works best when it stays grounded...curious...and human.

Thanks for thinking of me, and for being part of what makes this place different!

-Jack

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Lillian Holsworth's avatar

You are exceedingly correct about Jan 6th.

When the inserrection occurred, I thought ' We the people have been had by a corrupt President, a drunk ex Mayer and a Conspiracy lawyer.

All those Republicans that helped promote the lie & create the phoney electors became traitors soon after Nov 5. 2020. Those Republicans are still traitors..just never caught. They all will never erase that sedition they achieved.

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Teri Gelini's avatar

Jack thank you for always being straight forward on the truth. That day was worse for me than when the twin towers came down for a different reason as this was an attack from within and not from the foreigners. Both were hellashish for America. I watched the twin towers from a pts home while I was doing home health care as an RN and we were both in shock. The attack on the capital occurred after I retired. I sat at home and cried for all that it meant to this country. I still have problems with him not being taken care of in a timely manner and being allowed to come back and now doing his best to destroy our country and land..

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Kimberly McInerney's avatar

We need more of you like this! Don’t get me wrong because I love the mind blowing way of the deep dive. Just the facts, Jack - short and succinct is compelling!

Thanks again and again and again… is there one word for eternally grateful?

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Jan Moon's avatar

And the lie surrounds us daily. At times it brings us to our knees, and lately it has nearly overwhelmed us. But I believe we are obligated to stand up to the lie and fight to our last breath. But sometimes it is SO HARD.

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Jo Burns's avatar

Lies are all TDS2 has. He's got nothing but lies and false bravado. This makes him a clear and present danger to the United States and world. He only knows how to destroy.

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Ajhview's avatar

Thank you!

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Cherae Stone's avatar

Indeed.

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CJ Bair's avatar

Exactly!!!

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JP4M's avatar
2dEdited

Thank you, Jack. That real danger is so true, and I appreciate your to the point video.

I did see an interview in which the lie initiator said very softly and looked down and to his right while admitting, “We lost that one by a whisker.” Other than in that interview, the lie has been purported always, as far as I know. I wish I could recall who the interviewer was.

#HOLDFAST!

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