If we are violating the Geneva Conventions (we are), then these people MUST be prosecuted. If they aren't, we will be a global pariah for a generation or more.
@stephenlyon1358you're right, but there have been numerous acts of war even if war was never declared. The act of war directed at Iran is characterised as an "excursion" according to Dear Leader. 😂
This reminds me of Sunday afternoons at my grandmother's house. My grandma, my mom, and my aunts would sit around the table after dinner and have the most intelligent far reaching conversations about politics, history, and life. The men all went down to walk by the river and throw rocks in the water.
They may know the future will not be livable for most, given climate change, earth axis shifts, etc, and increased solar activity. In such case resources and safe habitats for themselves are imperative.
I don't know if this applies, but this is Robert Hare's psychopathy checklist (would also apply to malignant narcissism and often has to do with in utero brain development of HP-A axis or lack there of) Would be helpful for more people to have knowledge of this to avoid harmful people: PCL-R ITEMS Glibness/Superficial charm Need for stimulation Grandiose sense of self worth Parasitic lifestyle Conning/manipulative Poor behavioral controls Lack of remorse/guilt Early behavioral problems Shallow affect Lack of realistic, long-term plans Callous/lack of empathy Impulsivity Failure to accept responsibility for own actions Irresponsibility Juvenile delinquency Promiscuous sexual behavior Revocation of conditional release Many short-term marital relationships Criminal versatility Lying, deceitful/Pathological lying
Amén, Heather! I looked at the TV screen with Netanyahu speaking and thought the EXACT SAME thing - OLD MEN crushing the life of the world to avoid THEIR reckoning!
I live in Tarrant County, TX. The largest republican county in the country. It was when the wealthy people tried to split our school district and give the rich 1/4th of the district all the amenities (stadium, pool, admin building, technology center etc) and leave the poorer 3/4ths of the district with the bus barn - - AND they did it in such a sneeky underhanded way AND they came incredibly close to doing it that people here had their eyes opened and finally saw what was happening. This would have had a direct impact on all our kid's education and home prices. For the first time in a long while we elected a democrat by a huge margin.
I just cannot fathom how rural people can continue, after all these decades, continue to vote for the republican party when they have proven over, and over, and over that they are without ANY shadow of a doubt, the party of the elite. I get that Democrats have been corrupted to an extent but they are a million times better than the Republicans even still!
Here in Louisiana, we had a similar thing happen in the Metro Baton Rouge area. The wealthier area did successfully split off and form their own "city" and are in the process of creating their own school district.
So glad your community learned in time. In AZ, we have ESA vouchers. It used to be for special needs students but Repub legislature decided thar wasn't "fair" and opened it to all. Now they give thousands of taxpayers' $ to wealthy families to use as they feel the children need... such as the big expensive Lego sets, professional golf clubs, annual ski passes, family "educational" trips to Disneyland and more. This scam was voted down in past but somehow still happened. Many families use it properly but it shouldn't have taken years to figure out the millions in fraud. Still Repub legislature and state superintendent want it to stay. "Oh ..we will "fix" it, we didn't know... We'll stop the auto approval of $2000 or less
We are fighting hard and long here in my community. We demonstrate 5 days a week protesting everything this regime does!!! MARCH 28 will be very big here!
One of the most significant motivations that led to trump’s win in 2016, and even more so in 2024, was flat out misogyny and racism. That cannot be ignored. After President Obama’s two terms, he entered the race opening up his campaign with a grotesque attack on Mexicans and immigrants. Throughout his campaign he consistently belittled women and of course the “grab ‘em” comment. Anyone using the economy as a reason for voting for him ignored his multiple bankruptcies and the fact that every democratic administration of the past four decades left a better economy with a lower deficit than republicans. People didn’t want to vote for the woman in 2016, and especially the Black woman in 2024, even though they were astonishingly more educated, competent and prepared.
Don't forget he simply lied. And enough gullible people believed him. He's been a grifter since the 70s, and they felt he'd be a better president than Clinton or Harris.
The Secretary of Excursion, Pete Hegseth, said "We will take no quarter" which means take no prisoners. This is clearly a war crime, piracy at sea. The US should be flying the Jolly Rodger flag to warn their enemies 🏴☠️☠️
Why aren’t there qualifications to be President? No criminal record. No conflicts of interest. Full financial disclosure. Be able to qualify for security clearance. Simple constraints would have prevented this moment.
The qualifications are in the Constitution. You have to amend the Constitution to change the qualifications. Democracy requires educated, engaged voters and truthful media.
This week a sixth grader told me, of their own country, "I hate the United States". Broke my heart. And then said they were feeling worried and scared. Part of me wanted to say, "Don't worry, you'll be okay", but I couldn't say that
So much potential in this comment. Tease this out please. I'll concede the point if you can explain why? And it's gotta be more than "to make money" or something contrite like that. I'm curious.
I'm not saying this to be an internet scold. I think it's really important to acknowledge that the primary reason people like us feel that way is because we're white. The US has always been treating indigenous, bipoc, and all other marginalized people this way.
I think every generation goes through this at some point in their life. I recommend you look up The Fourth Turning, it does a pretty good job of laying out historical precedents
Ladies, listening to the two of you discussing current geopolitical events is like watching a high-stakes game of lightning-fast ping pong. Before the Internet existed, I would never have access to the kind of conversation you're having. Thank you for making yourselves available and for sharing your wisdom and insight. It really helps people like me who do not have a history background to understand the complicated and weird things that are happening right now. Plus, it's comforting to know that there are still a few adults in the room.
Frustrated to the point of rage! My rep who is a republicans says I’m concerned about waste, fraud and abuse. However, he supports Trump 100%. Go figure, s more fraud than any other President. No one else has done what he has done. Also, he is the most destructive person in modern history!
Same. My Rep is Chip Roy, the tool who authored the voter disenfranchising Save Act, and is famous for his 2021 quote about Texas justice, “get all the rope in Texas and a tall oak tree.” He also voted against the Emmett Till Anti-Lynching Act. I’ve called his office many times to express frustration and have asked him to file Articles of Impeachment or Amendment 25 against Trump, and - nothing. Crickets. A complete A I P A C sellout.
@Cope_M Good for you, my respect for continuing to speak out. I do not know how I could live in other than my all blue state(I'm 80). I still call the White House and D.O.J. to comment and hope to protest next week. But wish you well and hope Mr. Roy will leave politics soon!
Let’s not forget that we’ve always taken away dreams from people starting with Native Americans, so we have long history of dictating what the government has done since the white people arrived in the US. It would seem that the US has always practiced a form of dictatorship.
I feel such deep affection and gratitude for Heather and Joanne. Doing my small part here in my community and looking forward to the next peaceful NO KINGS DAY protests on March 28, 2026.
I watch this from the West Coast, when it’s over usually. I was thinking through the show today about as much as this sucks, it’s good to hear the two of you discussing it because we are a community. That’s all I have. Thank you for being in this with us.
Gaithersburg, MD here. Thank you both for all of your hard work and dedication to the constitution and our democracy! ❤ Your laughter is contagious and appreciated especially during this difficult period.
Thank you, ladies! In a world where the petulant little man children were given the keys to run everything, it's refreshing to listen to some kind, intellectuals that haven't lost their minds. It helps keep me going, rather than falling for the nihilism they want us to feel.
@suzibarlow3611, I think most people in this community didn't,l vote for the piece of 💩, but unfortunately we have to live with the consequences of this election, for now. We must continue to vote for Democrats..We must continue to protest. We must continue to call our representatives. We must continue to donate. We must continue to fight. We can not give up this fight. There is too much to loose (democracy and our freedoms).
Republicans haven't had anyone else to blame in Texas for 26 years but they still do. Sometimes I think people who live elsewhere will never admit how completely dysfunctional and stupid these people are. Imagine if the dumbest, most egocentric and cruel child in your first grade class was allowed to run the school. That is the GOP.
Pi Day! My good friend Larry Shaw, physicist and lifelong educator was the creator of Pi day! Larry worked at The Exploratorium, the science museum in San Francisco for most of his career. He was one of my stepfather's best friends. Larry was a wonderful man, and Pi Day is his legacy. Rock on!
lol, crochet? This is exactly what I’m doing while listening to you two chat. I’m making a mixed media crazy quilt with embroidery (Japanese style stitching), crocheted lace and flowered cotton patches.
FOLLOW THE MONEY! As worldwide crude prices increase the profitability of all Petroleum in US soil increases. The petroleum enthusiasm is like sugar for kids.
It helps Putin. Trump either has removed or lessened sanctions against Russian oil or plans to. Trump also personally controls the money from sales of stolen Venezuelan oil.
OMG and the ancient historical sites, temples and ALL the ancient history being bombed out of existence. Does the world even know how much they have given the world or are we all so deeply indoctrinated to the eoro-centric history?
I enjoy looking at videos of ancient archeological sites and travelilogues, and the history and religions of the worlds' people. When I see such damage from wars, especially unnecessary wars, I feel so sad. And then there were people then and now so much with value is lost. However this never matters to those addicted by power and empathy.
we have to prosecute everyone involved in this administration and put them in jail. we can't let all of this get brushed away and forget about what these people have done to the country. we have to end our alliance with Israel since they have proven to be a genocidal, imperialist country (even though that's pretty much what the US is). the people have to stand up and make sure fascism can never happen in the country again
I love you two! I agree very much with Joan's statement at the end. I think this war is going to push people over the line and make them say no and think about what things we really want.
I feel you two took yourselves through an emotional ringer today much moreso than usual. Thank you for doing that workout. It felt cathartic. You inspire me with your belligerent dedication to optimism despite your devotion to observing and analyzing darkness.
Thank you both for being here. I always watch from the UK, and it's one of the highlights of my week. In these dark times, you provide perspective and hope.❤
In one college class I was teaching, one of the students' phones went off. I made him stand up, answer the phone, and carry on the conversation as we all listened. Turns out it was his mother. He kept saying he had to go, because he was in class. His mother insisted on talking to me! So, he put the phone on speaker and I said hello, and then he told her he REALLY had to go. He never left his phone on after that....and neither did anyone else in the class.
I was a little kid in the ‘60s and I remember the music and cultural leadership and protest against the war and in support of the civil rights movement. Where are the artists and musicians who gave voice to our moral outrage? Thank God for the historians and podcasters who tap into our need to understand what is going on.
You reference FDR which I appreciate so much. So many Americans haven't studied this brilliant President. I wonder if you cound someday talk about Eleanor and her contributions for the bringing up the poor during that time frame. She was the Presidents eyes and ears and she got to know the average American and understood their suffering.
I just adore you both and your integrity, intelligence, and fantastic sharing! Thank you so much! And I’m digging the f-bomb rants. I walk in circles in my apt sometimes muttering the f-word under my breath over and over. It’s a release!
It’s not a war. It’s an excursion. You know, like the three hour tour Gilligan and the castaways did. Someone get the man a dictionary so he knows the difference between excursion and incursion.
OMG, I would normally be LMAO at such an appropriate comment. But there is NOTHING NORMAL about the crap taking place not only in this country, but in the world 😢😢😢
I'm an 80 yearold histor buff and I can assure you no other president and very few kings or dictators have managed to do this much damage in this short of time😢😢😢😢
It also requires practice, my fellow crocheter knows 😊. I’ve been doing crochet for about two years now and have finally been happy with my work. Happy Hooking! (How many of us can say that without concern? 😂)
I'm filing taxes. Elon Musk, Trump, and the rest of them are tax evaders. They are using our tax money to lock up our neighbors and commit war crimes. I was just sent *certified mail,* from the IRS, about back taxes that I owe. I'm a single mom who owns a small business (yes, I pay a CPA). Please address the movement to withhold Federal tax money. I've heard that there are Democratic states that are providing protection. Can you explain?
You both bring me fresh ideas with every broadcast. Trump always had someone to clean up his messes-from his father to the blokes in the first administration-and now he has no cleaners. Of course!
@bluelotus7427, He isn't, but he's trying. You can literally see it. Rubio sends him refocus notes in the middle of meetings (oil company meeting). When Rubio sees Trump going off into lala land, Marco tries to redirect him. He didn't get up from his chair to redirect him to the table after Trump took off to look a his imaginary building, because Marco knew the newsoutlets would have a field day with it. "Comeback to the table granpa and focus on eating your dinner" moment.
My funny phones in class story. In a culture and technology class, I asked all students to keep their phones on, volume on, and to answer them or respond to texts. It was hysterical and the students themselves ended the "experiment" in embarrassment.
As a guy Joanne cracked me up : “We’re men. We don’t need to plan. We just storm. Death from the sky!!” Sounds about right from watching the trump admin on t.v.
My parents came to adulthood during the depression. My mother said she stayed in high school only because she could not find a job. My father worked in the C.C.C. and then joined the Navy at the start of WWII. Mom was never political but always thought of F.D.R. as a hero. Another branch of my dad's family was Republican and though a couple of them ran for various state offices, I never voted Republican. But I never believed the differences in the parties could divide our country in this manner!
If we are violating the Geneva Conventions (we are), then these people MUST be prosecuted. If they aren't, we will be a global pariah for a generation or more.
Worse, it normalizes war crimes.
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America has not declared war since 1942. you have no idea what you are talking about.
@stephenlyon1358you're right, but there have been numerous acts of war even if war was never declared. The act of war directed at Iran is characterised as an "excursion" according to Dear Leader. 😂
We already are
This reminds me of Sunday afternoons at my grandmother's house. My grandma, my mom, and my aunts would sit around the table after dinner and have the most intelligent far reaching conversations about politics, history, and life. The men all went down to walk by the river and throw rocks in the water.
I always had the best intelligent convos with my Mom Aunt and cousin. Around a table with coffee and Italian cookies.
We must take power away from the billionaires/ oligarchs for a future that's even liveable.
They may know the future will not be livable for most, given climate change, earth axis shifts, etc, and increased solar activity. In such case resources and safe habitats for themselves are imperative.
Overturn Citizens United so that more money doesn't equal more speech anymore!
@kennethroberts511. Oh Really, it is apparent you don’t give a damn enough to come up with an alternative idea.
I'm stealing "a new realm of the what the fuckness"
I get the impression that Kegsbreath doesn't have a fully completed frontal lobe😮
Destroyed by alcohol
He most likely stopped progressing at the age when he began heavy drinking.
I don't know if this applies, but this is Robert Hare's psychopathy checklist (would also apply to malignant narcissism and often has to do with in utero brain development of HP-A axis or lack there of) Would be helpful for more people to have knowledge of this to avoid harmful people:
PCL-R ITEMS
Glibness/Superficial charm
Need for stimulation
Grandiose sense of self worth
Parasitic lifestyle
Conning/manipulative
Poor behavioral controls
Lack of remorse/guilt
Early behavioral problems
Shallow affect
Lack of realistic, long-term plans
Callous/lack of empathy
Impulsivity
Failure to accept responsibility for own actions
Irresponsibility
Juvenile delinquency
Promiscuous sexual behavior
Revocation of conditional release
Many short-term marital relationships
Criminal versatility
Lying, deceitful/Pathological lying
@RobinWulfsbergsounds like Trump and many of those he has around him in positions of power!
He's compensating for other "incomplete" parts as well...
Amén, Heather! I looked at the TV screen with Netanyahu speaking and thought the EXACT SAME thing - OLD MEN crushing the life of the world to avoid THEIR reckoning!
I live in Tarrant County, TX. The largest republican county in the country. It was when the wealthy people tried to split our school district and give the rich 1/4th of the district all the amenities (stadium, pool, admin building, technology center etc) and leave the poorer 3/4ths of the district with the bus barn - - AND they did it in such a sneeky underhanded way AND they came incredibly close to doing it that people here had their eyes opened and finally saw what was happening. This would have had a direct impact on all our kid's education and home prices.
For the first time in a long while we elected a democrat by a huge margin.
Stay vigilant! The people with these intentions look for every opportunity to gain ground and squish regular folks to dust.
I just cannot fathom how rural people can continue, after all these decades, continue to vote for the republican party when they have proven over, and over, and over that they are without ANY shadow of a doubt, the party of the elite. I get that Democrats have been corrupted to an extent but they are a million times better than the Republicans even still!
Here in Louisiana, we had a similar thing happen in the Metro Baton Rouge area. The wealthier area did successfully split off and form their own "city" and are in the process of creating their own school district.
EPSTEIN FURY
So glad your community learned in time. In AZ, we have ESA vouchers. It used to be for special needs students but Repub legislature decided thar wasn't "fair" and opened it to all. Now they give thousands of taxpayers' $ to wealthy families to use as they feel the children need... such as the big expensive Lego sets, professional golf clubs, annual ski passes, family "educational" trips to Disneyland and more. This scam was voted down in past but somehow still happened. Many families use it properly but it shouldn't have taken years to figure out the millions in fraud. Still Repub legislature and state superintendent want it to stay. "Oh ..we will "fix" it, we didn't know... We'll stop the auto approval of $2000 or less
My Great Nephew is with the marine Battalion being deployed there. Prayers please.
🙏🙏
Prayers ❤️
My prayers are with you. 🙏🏻
My son is in the Navy and I can’t sleep 😔
Sending prayers. My great niece is an Air Force pilot.
@loriorem5618 🙏
We are fighting hard and long here in my community. We demonstrate 5 days a week protesting everything this regime does!!! MARCH 28 will be very big here!
Please tell me details or post a url. My daughter lives in Ft Wth. She might go and bring some friends
One of the most significant motivations that led to trump’s win in 2016, and even more so in 2024, was flat out misogyny and racism. That cannot be ignored. After President Obama’s two terms, he entered the race opening up his campaign with a grotesque attack on Mexicans and immigrants. Throughout his campaign he consistently belittled women and of course the “grab ‘em” comment. Anyone using the economy as a reason for voting for him ignored his multiple bankruptcies and the fact that every democratic administration of the past four decades left a better economy with a lower deficit than republicans. People didn’t want to vote for the woman in 2016, and especially the Black woman in 2024, even though they were astonishingly more educated, competent and prepared.
Don't forget he simply lied. And enough gullible people believed him. He's been a grifter since the 70s, and they felt he'd be a better president than Clinton or Harris.
The Secretary of Excursion, Pete Hegseth, said "We will take no quarter" which means take no prisoners. This is clearly a war crime, piracy at sea. The US should be flying the Jolly Rodger flag to warn their enemies 🏴☠️☠️
Perhaps SECRETARY OF LETHALITY AGAINST 37:59 AMERICAN DEMOCRACY.
Disgusting really. He is not qualified for the job like most of the administration Trump chose and is getting us in a lot of trouble
The American dream is no longer a dream. It's a nightmare! It's time to wake up and reclaim our country and our democracy!! 🇺🇸
We the People need boots on the ground for the No Kings Day Protest on March 28th 🥾🥾🥾🥾🥾🥾🥾
I’ll be there! 💯
My family is signed up for Maysville, Kentucky.
We will be there in New Jersey!
My family is signed up for the one in Maysville, Kentucky.
Color me there!🏴☠🏴☠🏴☠🏴☠🏴☠🏴☠
Why aren’t there qualifications to be President? No criminal record. No conflicts of interest. Full financial disclosure. Be able to qualify for security clearance. Simple constraints would have prevented this moment.
The qualifications are in the Constitution. You have to amend the Constitution to change the qualifications. Democracy requires educated, engaged voters and truthful media.
Grateful to listen to both of you on Saturdays. Sending love, light and hope to you both. ❤
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This week a sixth grader told me, of their own country, "I hate the United States". Broke my heart. And then said they were feeling worried and scared. Part of me wanted to say, "Don't worry, you'll be okay", but I couldn't say that
It’s not just incompetence (though there’s plenty of that) it’s SABOTAGE
Exactly! We have been betrayed and there is an inevitability about the response to that betrayal.
So much potential in this comment. Tease this out please. I'll concede the point if you can explain why? And it's gotta be more than "to make money" or something contrite like that.
I'm curious.
@SilkytheSamuraiNinjaIMO ..looks like we're back to American imperialism.
@SilkytheSamuraiNinjathe despots win when they destroy.
Self-enrichment too.
I fear that many folks wouldn’t even know about what craziness was happening if it weren't for their gas prices!
I never thought we would be here in MY life time 😢🤦♀️
I'm not saying this to be an internet scold. I think it's really important to acknowledge that the primary reason people like us feel that way is because we're white. The US has always been treating indigenous, bipoc, and all other marginalized people this way.
I think every generation goes through this at some point in their life. I recommend you look up The Fourth Turning, it does a pretty good job of laying out historical precedents
Me either!
@Grey0303 Not American, but came here to say this. This is an escalation of what Black folks have known for decades.
Ladies, listening to the two of you discussing current geopolitical events is like watching a high-stakes game of lightning-fast ping pong. Before the Internet existed, I would never have access to the kind of conversation you're having. Thank you for making yourselves available and for sharing your wisdom and insight. It really helps people like me who do not have a history background to understand the complicated and weird things that are happening right now. Plus, it's comforting to know that there are still a few adults in the room.
Frustrated to the point of rage! My rep who is a republicans says I’m concerned about waste, fraud and abuse. However, he supports Trump 100%. Go figure, s more fraud than any other President. No one else has done what he has done. Also, he is the most destructive person in modern history!
I will never understand their undying loyalty to him, even though it’s costing them their reputation and votes.
Same. My Rep is Chip Roy, the tool who authored the voter disenfranchising Save Act, and is famous for his 2021 quote about Texas justice, “get all the rope in Texas and a tall oak tree.” He also voted against the Emmett Till Anti-Lynching Act. I’ve called his office many times to express frustration and have asked him to file Articles of Impeachment or Amendment 25 against Trump, and - nothing. Crickets. A complete A I P A C sellout.
@marilynkrist3300 Cowardice and greed explain everything.
Trump must be stopped…
@Cope_M Good for you, my respect for continuing to speak out. I do not know how I could live in other than my all blue state(I'm 80). I still call the White House and D.O.J. to comment and hope to protest next week. But wish you well and hope Mr. Roy will leave politics soon!
When a phone goes off and I'm speaking I say, "if that's for me tell them I'm busy".
Let’s not forget that we’ve always taken away dreams from people starting with Native Americans, so we have long history of dictating what the government has done since the white people arrived in the US. It would seem that the US has always practiced a form of dictatorship.
Well said!
I think it's greed, selfishness and misogyny.
I feel such deep affection and gratitude for Heather and Joanne.
Doing my small part here in my community and looking forward to the next peaceful NO KINGS DAY protests on March 28, 2026.
Thank you so much.
Hi, Gary the apple guy!
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The absolute incompetence and arrogance of these dangerous dumbasses is staggering!
I watch this from the West Coast, when it’s over usually. I was thinking through the show today about as much as this sucks, it’s good to hear the two of you discussing it because we are a community. That’s all I have. Thank you for being in this with us.
Same here. I'm in the upper northwest corner of the country. I'm somewhat isolated, but in a neighborhood. Plenty of activity to watch, so not boring.
Gaithersburg, MD here. Thank you both for all of your hard work and dedication to the constitution and our democracy! ❤ Your laughter is contagious and appreciated especially during this difficult period.
I do dearly love my Saturday morning Doctor Appointments!
Thank you, ladies! In a world where the petulant little man children were given the keys to run everything, it's refreshing to listen to some kind, intellectuals that haven't lost their minds. It helps keep me going, rather than falling for the nihilism they want us to feel.
The people we elected to represent and protect our country and lives have other priorities.
Criminal priorities
Only a billionaire would know, and they are always out of harms way.
Enriching themselves.
I didn't elect them
@suzibarlow3611, I think most people in this community didn't,l vote for the piece of 💩, but unfortunately we have to live with the consequences of this election, for now. We must continue to vote for Democrats..We must continue to protest. We must continue to call our representatives. We must continue to donate. We must continue to fight. We can not give up this fight. There is too much to loose (democracy and our freedoms).
tRump doesn't understand he has overstayed his welcome. The emperor has no clothes.
The goal is enrichment . Follow the money. 😢 🤮
Not uranium enrichment, the gangster administration's secret Qatari accounts and their friends, family and their associates' businesses.
Yup
Republicans haven't had anyone else to blame in Texas for 26 years but they still do. Sometimes I think people who live elsewhere will never admit how completely dysfunctional and stupid these people are. Imagine if the dumbest, most egocentric and cruel child in your first grade class was allowed to run the school. That is the GOP.
“The illusion of choice”
Brilliant phrase
The two party system
Pi Day! My good friend Larry Shaw, physicist and lifelong educator was the creator of Pi day! Larry worked at The Exploratorium, the science museum in San Francisco for most of his career. He was one of my stepfather's best friends. Larry was a wonderful man, and Pi Day is his legacy.
Rock on!
Did he also invent May the 4th be with you?
March 14th is also Einstein's birthday.
@carolynjones1389
I don't know who did. I am a trifle sad because it has overwhelmed "Kent State" day. Which needs to be remembered..
@carolynjones1389 I'm gonna guess not, not because he... nevermind.
Anyone who can fog a mirror!!! I’m stealing that one. As a southerner I’m impressed.
It took video of military transport unloading body bags on the news every day to stop the Viet Nam war.
No, the NVA and NLF WON.
Don’t t forget Biden cleaning up behind him for 4 years before being dumped!
I agree. DJT mucked up the response to COVID and caused a lot of damage. Biden had to clean up the mess. Irresponsible and stingy oligarchs.
What a weekend! Pi Day sandwiched between Friday the 13th and the Ides of March.
It feels as if they are little boys playing war and having fun doing it. Why is the military going along with it?? Congress, stop this!!!
I can't believe how they are involving the whole world. I would like to think the future generations will never ever allow this to happen again
Congress and the Senate can't help. Both entities are afraid of Rtump and maga's revenge.
The memes coming from the white house treating the war like a video game is disgusting!
lol, crochet? This is exactly what I’m doing while listening to you two chat. I’m making a mixed media crazy quilt with embroidery (Japanese style stitching), crocheted lace and flowered cotton patches.
Sounds gorgeous!!!
Of course their lack of planning shows. They don't care. They h😂never been held accountable. Never
FOLLOW THE MONEY! As worldwide crude prices increase the profitability of all Petroleum in US soil increases. The petroleum enthusiasm is like sugar for kids.
It helps Putin. Trump either has removed or lessened sanctions against Russian oil or plans to. Trump also personally controls the money from sales of stolen Venezuelan oil.
Let’s hope this extreme incompetence carries over to them trying to mess with the midterms.
Unfortunately their incompetence won’t save us if they decide to deploy ICE, National Guard, or their illegal militias to the polls. God help us.
@cynthiaruiz1120agreed, but I’m just hoping they screw that up, too.
Thanks for the discussion, Joanne and Heather. Regards to the 'Apple Guy'.
OMG and the ancient historical sites, temples and ALL the ancient history being bombed out of existence. Does the world even know how much they have given the world or are we all so deeply indoctrinated to the eoro-centric history?
Iran has 29 UNESCO sites. 😢
Best comment yet. ❤
I enjoy looking at videos of ancient archeological sites and travelilogues, and the history and religions of the worlds' people. When I see such damage from wars, especially unnecessary wars, I feel so sad. And then there were people then and now so much with value is lost. However this never matters to those addicted by power and empathy.
"Anyone who could fog a mirror that wasn't hoover"😂
we have to prosecute everyone involved in this administration and put them in jail. we can't let all of this get brushed away and forget about what these people have done to the country.
we have to end our alliance with Israel since they have proven to be a genocidal, imperialist country (even though that's pretty much what the US is). the people have to stand up and make sure fascism can never happen in the country again
@kennethroberts511
Bless your heart. Trump is the traitor, honey.
I love you two! I agree very much with Joan's statement at the end. I think this war is going to push people over the line and make them say no and think about what things we really want.
THANK YOU LADIES!!!! LOVE YOU TWO!!!
I feel you two took yourselves through an emotional ringer today much moreso than usual. Thank you for doing that workout. It felt cathartic. You inspire me with your belligerent dedication to optimism despite your devotion to observing and analyzing darkness.
Gary the Apple Guy - thanks to Joanne, we so appreciate knowing about you and wish you all the best!
Make an "Excursion " to your local No Kings March on March 28th! We need a huge turnout!
Well, the strait of Hormuz is open, water can flow through it. Someone should have made clear to whisky Pete they were referring to shipping.
Ah, it is one of my favorite Saturday Morning Duo's to have coffee with, as I prepare to face another day of this nightmare we are living in. 💙💙
Every member of this regime is in narcissistic collapse. Complete inability to take responsibility for anything.
Thank you both for being here. I always watch from the UK, and it's one of the highlights of my week. In these dark times, you provide perspective and hope.❤
Thank you both and so much thanks to the entire community here!
In one college class I was teaching, one of the students' phones went off. I made him stand up, answer the phone, and carry on the conversation as we all listened. Turns out it was his mother. He kept saying he had to go, because he was in class. His mother insisted on talking to me! So, he put the phone on speaker and I said hello, and then he told her he REALLY had to go. He never left his phone on after that....and neither did anyone else in the class.
Solidarity in a pro-democracy COMMUNITY of active and concerned citizens is our best hope. Optimism encourages hope, hope promotes positive action.
Well said!
I was a little kid in the ‘60s and I remember the music and cultural leadership and protest against the war and in support of the civil rights movement. Where are the artists and musicians who gave voice to our moral outrage? Thank God for the historians and podcasters who tap into our need to understand what is going on.
You reference FDR which I appreciate so much. So many Americans haven't studied this brilliant President. I wonder if you cound someday talk about Eleanor and her contributions for the bringing up the poor during that time frame. She was the Presidents eyes and ears and she got to know the average American and understood their suffering.
And her friendship with Mary McLeod Bethune
Don’t forget Francis Perkins.
@catherineschmidt2097yes, the brilliant Francis Perkins
@lesliesiegel2654mother of the safety net for the people
Agree!!
I just adore you both and your integrity, intelligence, and fantastic sharing! Thank you so much! And I’m digging the f-bomb rants. I walk in circles in my apt sometimes muttering the f-word under my breath over and over. It’s a release!
same here. my very empathetic dog just watches.
People have lives but if they don’t start fighting back they won’t have lives for long.
True!
I love you ladies! You keep me sane and inspired. Thanks!
As long as Trump is not held accountable, nothing will get better. Vote every Republican out and take the Congress back from the PDFile protectors.
The damage of Trump will take generations to bring to a good resolution.
Exactly!
I love your conversations. They make history come alive in my imagination. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and sanity with us.
Jefferson Davis as Pete Hegseth: Southern ports are open, the only problem is the Union is blockading them.
You are becoming part of my Saturday morning routine. I look forward to it, thanks.
It’s not a war. It’s an excursion. You know, like the three hour tour Gilligan and the castaways did. Someone get the man a dictionary so he knows the difference between excursion and incursion.
OMG, I would normally be LMAO at such an appropriate comment. But there is NOTHING NORMAL about the crap taking place not only in this country, but in the world 😢😢😢
A three hour tour . . .
A three hour tour . . .
Well said! Thank you.😊
@dngillikinYeah, thanks. I fixed it.
It’s almost certain he was meant to say incursion but toddlers have problems with big words so he said excursion
Please Americans, hit the streets March 28. The world is watching.🇨🇦
Has any single human ever done more damage to the USA that this POTUS?
I'm an 80 yearold histor buff and I can assure you no other president and very few kings or dictators have managed to do this much damage in this short of time😢😢😢😢
Not just the USA, the world!
Allegedly the 🤡 was asked on the propaganda news channel “When do you think the war will end” he said when I feel it in my bones 😩
"And the big fool said to push on".
Waist Deep in the Big Muddy
Pete Seeger, 1967.
People want security. Home, income, family, government, world. We have none of that right now.
I love how you two bounce ideas back and forth
Crocheting requires patience and attention to detail...So no, not it I'm afraid.
It also requires practice, my fellow crocheter knows 😊. I’ve been doing crochet for about two years now and have finally been happy with my work. Happy Hooking! (How many of us can say that without concern? 😂)
Was crocheting when you said that. Laughed so hard! Thank you! Don't know whether to smile or be insulted lol. Takes brains to crochet lol.
Would love to have your pie crust recipe, Heather! Baking therapy is in order❣️
I feel so much smarter after listening to you!
You two put a smile on my face. Love your chats!
I'm filing taxes. Elon Musk, Trump, and the rest of them are tax evaders. They are using our tax money to lock up our neighbors and commit war crimes. I was just sent *certified mail,* from the IRS, about back taxes that I owe. I'm a single mom who owns a small business (yes, I pay a CPA). Please address the movement to withhold Federal tax money. I've heard that there are Democratic states that are providing protection. Can you explain?
Happy Pi Day! Apple pie, eggscellent! More Historian moments, please! Those moments bring us closer to reality than you know!
You both bring me fresh ideas with every broadcast. Trump always had someone to clean up his messes-from his father to the blokes in the first administration-and now he has no cleaners. Of course!
I think Marco Rubio is a cleaner.
@aracelireyes999definitely not an effective cleaner
@bluelotus7427, He isn't, but he's trying. You can literally see it. Rubio sends him refocus notes in the middle of meetings (oil company meeting). When Rubio sees Trump going off into lala land, Marco tries to redirect him. He didn't get up from his chair to redirect him to the table after Trump took off to look a his imaginary building, because Marco knew the newsoutlets would have a field day with it. "Comeback to the table granpa and focus on eating your dinner" moment.
And he hasn’t figured it out yet.
This regime has been actively sabotaging our own country and is now committing war crimes - no one wants this.
Love listening to you two. It's like having Saturday coffee with a couple of really smart ladies. Say hi to Gary the apple guy.
My funny phones in class story. In a culture and technology class, I asked all students to keep their phones on, volume on, and to answer them or respond to texts. It was hysterical and the students themselves ended the "experiment" in embarrassment.
As a guy Joanne cracked me up : “We’re men. We don’t need to plan. We just storm. Death from the sky!!” Sounds about right from watching the trump admin on t.v.
Hello from heavily gerrymandered, already disenfranchised Dayton Ohio. From now on we should call Hegseth the Secretary of Excursions.
There is NOTHING GOOD about this regime, tRump or time except we have been awakened.
MAGA doesn’t want government, they want a savior and a “Good Daddy” religious fundamentalism wants that too.
"Gary, The Apple Guy"!
I'm an old white guy and I'm sick of what Trump, et. al., is doing too.
Thank you Joanna, this change can be a good thing, we have to fight for it.
I’m freaked out by Miss Lindsey’s excitement at the fact that we’ve run out of bombs and that didn’t even happen in WW2! 🤬🤬🤬 She’s gleeful.
That was encouraging! Arkansas City, Kansas.
Yes no rules…..that’s why Hegseth is trying to get rid of all the pentagon lawyers!
My parents came to adulthood during the depression. My mother said she stayed in high school only because she could not find a job. My father worked in the C.C.C. and then joined the Navy at the start of WWII. Mom was never political but always thought of F.D.R. as a hero. Another branch of my dad's family was Republican and though a couple of them ran for various state offices, I never voted Republican. But I never believed the differences in the parties could divide our country in this manner!
When I saw DJT come down that elevator my brain said Hitler/AntiChrist. Pure evil.
And many say God sent him. Makes me sick
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Thank you both! You're deeply appreciated 💙