I respect Mr. Kinzinger more than the others mostly because he's emotionally honest and forthcoming about his own responsibilities enabling Trump in the past. Very few republicans have a spine like this, even those who speak against Trump.
@@altortugas5979 This is one of the reasons why the opposition failed in the GOP. When some people are clearly and broadly on the same side, you have to belittle others to lift up your favorite over petty grievances.
@@altortugas5979 He lost his job, his $174,000 job with free staff, free security, free access to Walter Reed Medical Center, a total of $7.5 million in annual perks, and knew he would. How often have you had the courage to speak out and take action that would give a similar result? He acknowledges his mistake in supporting Trump through his first impeachment. What more do you want from the guy? Yes, I would have liked him to be like one of the Justins from Tennessee, or Elizabeth Warren on the issues, but he wasn't and isn't. And the reason these people write these books is because the American people buy them. If all his publisher, an outfit I never heard of called The Open Field, started by Maria Shriver, part of publishing giant Penguin Books, were going to make from his book were $43.25, he wouldn't be writing books. He could make more money growing blueberries. Since we the people still get to weigh in in America, in the end the American people are to blame, because they don't have to buy his or Barr's or Mattis' or Bolton's or Hutchinson's etc. book. They don't have to be gullible and believe political commercials or any commercials. They choose to be influenced. We even have a profession today called "influencer". Why? Imagine just sticking with the same soup, or laundry detergent, or bank your whole adult life because you're satisfied and are not interested in what some other purveyor of the product or service tells you in their biased manner would be better for you. Republicans bristle at Michelle Obama suggesting that they eat more greens, which benefits her not at all if her advice is taken, punish her and the Dems in general by voting for a Trump because a liberal thinks she knows better what's good for them, but have no problem accepting some soup or floor wax company telling them they're stupid for using their old product instead of the new one the company is going to make lots of money off of. If you argue that Americans are gullible because they have a bad education system, then I would ask why they choose to have a bad education system that doesn't emphasize questioning and critical thinking, but simply accepting the strongest, noisiest and most frequently heard voice in the room? Do half of parents in America teach their children authoritarianism? "I'm your father/mother! You do what I say!" "But why? "Because I say so. That's why. Now go to your room and do what I told you to do. Now!" "OK. OK." It would be no wonder if children subjected to that would grow up to admire authoritarian politicians with the strongest, noisiest and most frequently heard voice in the room.
“It is far easier to fool someone than to convince them that they have been fooled” (attributed to Mark Twain) - but no less hurtful when your own family persists in believing the lies. You are an honourable and courageous man, Mr Kinzinger.
He is a liar...half truths are lies ....sorry...cnn champ... why doesn't he talk about the con man that he promoted going to Ukraine and fooling people into sending him money and supporting him. Hopefully one day I'll get the chance to boycott anything this guy promotes. Good luck
I wish we had more Republicans like Adam. He makes democracy better even if we dont all agree with his stances. Pro democracy is a stance we can all rally around.
I have several Republican friends and they're all opposed to Trump (which is why I'm still friends with them 😉). I can agree to disagree on a long list of things, but I will not compromise or tolerate racism, xenophobia, ableism, hatred of the Other, homo- and transphobia, and treating the Constitution as a suggestion and not what it is: the foundation of our country. I have no tolerance of facism and authoritarianism.
If the Democrats wanted a winning ticket, recruit Kinzinger. Moderate Republicans see this circus playing out in the House and are sick of it. The trolls would return to their caves and never again be seen.
Having done his flight physicals for the military and knowing that co-pilot, I really feel for him on that. Proud to have served with him. His copilot is a tool
My husband is a former Army Reservist, and we were both in shock. More than serving in the same platoon, you can't get any closer than being co-pilots in a war. Talk about true brothers. And that text message left us both speechless. Defending and protecting your brother is above any political beliefs. Wow. (Also, thank you for your service!)
@@midlifeinprogress Yea it was extremely embarrassing for his copilot..at the same time, however, I can't truly fault him for believing the BS the republicans have been spewing, as it's a very deliberate and disgusting push by the GOP towards service member which has been going on since forever
@@beccalowry6437 I don't know how to say this tactfully, so, I'll just be direct and to the point... If you would consider voting for a guy in a presidential race who voted in lockstep with Trump 90+% of the time while he was a member of Congress you are not a liberal and you certainly aren't progressive.
And I could well disagree with both of you, but we'd both fight to defend his right to heard, as I believe he would each of ours. And *that's* why people aspire to be American, not because daddy taught you if you say anything loud enough, you make it true...
This man exemplifies what having a backbone and conviction are all about. He's smart, articulate and one of our country's biggest assets. I wish him the best and wish he'd run for president.
No..not right now...he would take away centrists votes that are probably leaning blue right now. The world needs the US to gain it's sanity back and for that americans need to vote out the republicans constantly until it reforms itself or splits to have a maga party
@bellaventimiglia1111 Well HE'S a Republican, meaning he supports all the crap they're for: no women's bodily autonomy, dismantling so-called "entitlements" (Medicare, Social Security), tax cuts for billionaires, legalized bribery via Citizens United, anti-LGBTQ rights, .....and on and on. He voted with Drump more than 90% of the time! Voting for him would mean you ARE a Republican.
As a fellow Veteran I simply cannot understand how a Veteran or person who serves could support Trump. Thank You Adam Kinzinger for your service to our country and for helping save democracy. You truly value the oath that we all take when we serve. The oath is to the Country not to Trump or any man.
Bravo to those who have the courage to stand up against Trump, lies, and deceit, which have misled this country to believe in falsehoods and false hope. Best wishes America.
@Confoil As a Republican, he did support many of Trump's policies. However, as an American, he supports democratic principles by taking a stand against fascism. Ultimately, if Trump is elected back into the WH, you'll find yourself fortunate to be able to vote for ANYONE you admire in future elections who CAN debate policy because Trump and his cronies will pass legislation barring any opposition parties from participating in the franchise. Kinzinger is advocating for you.
I'm glad he did the bare minimum required by his oath to office, but let's not forget, according to FiveThirtyEight, Kinzinger has voted with Trump 91.7 percent of the time.
@Confoil Like I said, I don't agree with his political views. But it was Trump also. No one had enough balls to stand up against him, except McCain. But when the chips all fall, in the end he did the right thing and I respect that. He stood up to trump to his own detriment and took the side of democracy.
@@Youvegotredonyou-BeckyChase Like you said? You mean you've been copy and pasting your generic replies? Maybe you should give it a rest, dude. 🤪🤣 Anyway... Be grateful to Kinzinger for siding with our Republic instead of bowing before Trump if you want. But that's not an honorable thing to do - it's the absolute minimum we should expect from anyone elected to Congress who swore an oath to "...defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic." An awful lot of people, yourself included, seem to be ignoring everything about Kinzinger except his opposition to _the big lie._ That's incredibly myopic.
This man has true integrity. To stand up for the truth like that against your own party, even to the point of being disowned by that very party. I have SO MUCH respect for this guy.
@@MothGirl007he is gay too...thats why i like him so much...its rare to find a married guy at a gay club...he is a real hero...we really appreciated his support of the LGBTQ community
You really think Trump made America and Americans this way? No. It was society that enabled him in the first place. If anything he's not a menace. He's a wake up call to society. A look at the systemic problems that result in person like trump taking power. Even when people say Trump changed the republican party... It's the same as when people say society.
My family disowned me merely for being a gov't employee / bureaucrat / licensed & degreed civil engineer who worked on such Communist endeavors such as coastal storm surge modeling & installing solar panels on industrial buildings.
I can’t believe Illinois voted him out! What a honorable man! This is coming from a democrat! His family will owe him a lifetime of apologizing to him! They are fools!
Illinois Democrats redrew/gerrymandered Congressmen Adam Kinzinger and Rodney Davis which is unfortunate bc now we have more extreme GOP reps like Mary Miller.
I live in Illinois. Democrats were in charge of redistricting and gerrymandered his district to swing blue. That’s why he didn’t run. For all the claims of Trump being an existential crisis, when it came down to it - Adam Kinzinger put our country first. And that’s how Illinois Dems rewarded him.
They didn't vote him out. He chose not to run for reelection. That said, the polling for him in his district was not good because he represented a constituency of Neanderthals.
He caught hell and kept up the fight. He and Liz ran that show. Upholding the Constituion of the United States of America. They should be running for the Republican ticket. They have open minds and hearts and knows how to work across aisles for the betterment of all of us, not just a chosen few.
@@Confoil He is a Republican, so of course he did - the difference is is that he a decent man and not in the MAGA cult. It's really not that hard to understand.
@@MothGirl007 It is hard for me to understand... You, along with the OP and others, have apparently lowered your standards to such a degree that you're willing to ignore his entire Congressional career voting record simply because he stands against Trump. Raise your standards up out of the gutter.
I don't know many of his political stances, but I'm guessing I probably wouldn't vote for him. But it's nice to think about just not voting for someone because of their policies and not because you're convinced the person is a lunatic. Kind of like John McCain... I would rarely side with him on political issues, but I felt it was more of differences in which policies were top priority and how each party might go about solving them. Now it's like, "If you're not on my side, you're a worthless human and let me take away your rights." Anyway, I wish all Republicans were as steadfast in their duties as Kinzinger... he seems honorable.
@@EricaGamet I've looked into him and I can't say I agree with him on everything. But I feel that he's principled and smart. He has integrity and he has evolved on social issues over time - which is more than I can say for most Republicans. I don't know that he'd ever be my first choice in an election, it would depend on who else is running... but should he ever represent me, I wouldn't feel a sense of dread about it.
@@PowerDiva That last line is a good way to put it. We shouldn't dread or fear who's in charge or representing us. And they need to represent everyone... and that's a rarity for sure these days. I feel like he was all about the law and holding people to account. He has integrity.
@@EricaGametdefinitely. I think we've just become so polarized by left vs right and liberal vs conservative. When the majority of people in this country actually fall somewhere in the middle of those two things.... it's why "independent" is the largest voting block and ultimately the ones who actually decide most elections. You have to be open minded enough to consider all options - but in order for people to do that, you have to put forth quality candidates. That's where the GOP has really failed lately, but Democrats are not immune to it either. It's just nice to see a Republican with morals again.
My Pentecostal pastor father has stopped speaking to me unless forced all because of Trump ..we were so close .. now that side of the family sees me as a flaming lib baby killer .. it’s sad as f*uck so I get just how he feels about his flying partner .. trump has done far more damage to the fabric of families in this nation than any individual in recent memory and I’m not young lol . The truly tragic part .. I’m not sure the fabric is salvageable at this point 💔
Bless the protectors of the Constitution 🇺🇲 and the Bill of Rights.✊️ May their names, in history, forever be aligned with the right side of justice ⚖️ It's outrageous how deeply people's nails are digging in just to continue believing a YUUUGE LIE!!
The bigger the lies you believe in, the bigger the hit to self-esteem when it dawns upon you that you MIGHT just have it all wrong... Sadly, humans tend to avoid that process at all cost!
@@Confoil I'd argue that 90% of what actually got done in Congress under Trump was mainstream (aka "bad") GOP agenda... and 10% was the kind of crazy that no sane person could possibly go along with when being halfway honest. What that says about the 95% of GOP representatives that TO THIS DAY keep voting in lockstep with EVERYTHING is kind of self-evident. Don't get me wrong, though: You are right to remind us of the voting record of individual representatives, because outside of the theatrics of politics in the age of mass media, that is all that counts in the end!
Now I’m a Democrat up and down for my blood 🩸 bleed 💙 but if I were to ever vote for a Republican for office these three individuals are the only ones I would consider because they stood up for our country, democracy and the rule of law to hold Insurrectionist Trump accountable even to this day 👍🏽 Adam Kinzinger, Liz Chaney and Mitt Romney Americans who deserve our respect and recognition for putting country first over their party 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
@@cmdraftbrn Anyone who stood up against your Cult Leader you see as a coward and the rest of us and the world sees as patriots and God fearing in TRUTH 🙏🏽
I'm glad he did the bare minimum required by his oath to office, but let's not forget, according to FiveThirtyEight, Kinzinger has voted with Trump 91.7 percent of the time.
@@darthopper7874 He's a Republican. Of course he's going to vote for Republican matters. But he jumped ship when laws were broken. THAT is what matters. And as a diehard progressive, I commend Adam and Liz Cheney. I may not agree with 99 percent of what they stand for, but I can see past that to see that at least they respect the Constitution and this country.
To them, it's not politics. Defendant Trump, they believe, is a deity, or at least someone sent by a deity. They truly believe that failure to give allegiance to the cult leader will result in their damnation. The references to tru*p opponents as "Satanists" have increased in recent months. It's way out there past the fringes, and it's very dangerous.
Total respect for this man's values, honesty and integrity. He could teach the GOP a thing or two, but they're not interested in anything other than their own pathetic little power trips and loyalty to the biggest dumbest loser in the USA!
I feel like if I am Republican because of beliefs, I would be him Republican. Coz I value morals very much and abhor people who compromise them to hold onto power. That’s why I applaud him for standing up to his colleagues when they started their hypocrisies.
"In a time of deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act." - George Orwell And I'd like to add: In a time of cowardice and ambition, doing the right thing is a heroic act.
Hey Congressman: if you and any of yours are feeling a little light on for family because of what you did for your country, despite sticking with it needing more courage than anything you could have been asked to do in uniform, there's a warm welcome in mine. It may be your democracy u were fighting for, but it's our world too: thank you, for *all* of your service. ❤
Not American, but you simply have to admire Adam for his integrity. I just ordered his book yesterday. Out of interest but also because I really want to do my small part to support him.
"Some people have no red line that they're not willing to cross." -- Adam Kinzinger It kind of amazes me that a man can live to the age of forty five and not understand that. Those words need to be burned into our minds.
It’s easy to forgive someone for being wrong. It takes serious character to forgive someone for being right. Someday, the Trump cult will hit rock bottom and these people will be sane again. May take at least two generations though.
I am...not that optimistic about the Trump cult ever "coming to its senses." Even in your case, two generations of dealing with this is two too many. We should be doing more to keep these people away from the levers of power than we currently are.
That metaphor hit home hard. I left the cult that I was born into this year and it sucks when your friends and family all shut you out because you don't agree with their belief system anymore. Especially since they taught you your whole life to never make social connections outside the cult. Some political extremists treat people the same way. It's YHWH or the highway.
Well done for being brave. It's hard to be raised in a world like that, where individuality and free thought is not allowed. I hope you are ok and will soon be surrounded by many who will treasure you. xo
Find your new family of intelligent, compassionate, progressive people! Then I promise that in a year you’ll look back and wonder only why you didn’t leave sooner
May I ask what cult you were in? Cause I see the name YHWH I was in the Assembly of Yhwhhoshua for about 20 years It was very small, rural None of my blood relatives were ever in it, but I saw how shunning did not work for the good
"My co-pilot in the Iraq War...sent a me text...that said: 'I'm ashamed to have ever flown with you!'" Definitely can relate to that! MAGA derangement is responsible for many broken relationships.
It’s not simply broken friendships. It’s broken brotherhoods & sisterhoods of those who’ve served together. It’s like a crack that forms in your heart.♥
The story of his co pilot destroyed me. The fact you believe an orange slob over the Man U trusted with your life in that aircraft has shown how far we've fallen. Idc if I disagreed with them. If I'm trusting someone with my life, the least I can do is give them the benefit of the doubt to what they have to say.
Adam, I’d like to apply to be an aunt for you! Sometimes the family you find along the way is better than the one you’re born to. I’m sorry you were ever treated like that by anyone, much less your own family.
Incredible that his own co-pilot says he’s ashamed he knows him, all for a spray tanned reality show “celebrity”. If that’s not cultish, I don’t know what is.
My parents both said I was mentally ill when I cried over Trump winning in 2016. They would rather have their smug delusions than their firstborn child, and that’s what they have now. They’re in their 70’s and they will never see me or hear my voice again. And it’s a huge relief to me. They’ve brought me nothing but misery all my life and it’s a real breath of fresh air, waking up every day and knowing no one will “borrow” my social security number again (“dad”) or threaten suicide if I decide I want to take a dream job in Mexico (“mom”).
One of the only people in our government that I can honestly say actually does their job. But Adam is much more than that and we should all appreciate his sacrifice. (Because whether you realize it or not that's what this is)
It’s crazy how people have been so fanatical about one guy. I wouldn’t be surprised to see a new religion sprout when agent orange finally kicks the bucket
2:15 Adam Kinzinger summed up our current situation in the most coherent way possible: "I think one of the more disappointing things to me is just coming to understand that some people have no red line they aren't willing to cross, particularly when it comes to Donald Trump."
Uncle Ron! Hahaha. I have a brainwashed brother named Ron (Uncle Ron to the kids.) He's down the Trumphole with my other brother, AND he flew for the Air Force. I don't understand. Technically, they are both smarter than I, but the elaborate house-of-cards conspiracy theories don't seem to set off any red flags for them. THANK YOU Representative Kinzinger for honoring our Constitution! I honestly almost cried when you said your copilot from Iraq cut off your friendship. That hit me in the heart harder than the extended family bit, just sayin'.
I literally lost my family because of this. Its hard to be around them because I believe in the Constitution and they believe in Trump and they are two totally different sets of belief.
Seriously Adam, I appreciate all the service you have given whole heartedly. If you could serve once again as Gov of IL....personally I will thank God.
I instituted a no politics policy with my parents because of this. When Trump lost, my mother who is a Fox zealot lost her mind. I let her rage for an hour and then said can I have a hug. And she said WHY! And I said because I will love you no matter who the president is, and there's a lot of other things we can discuss.
Adam Kinzinger deserves respect and I reckon he is a hero, even if I don't agree with him on every single point. I wish him the best and I can't wait to read his book!
Why is Adam Kitzinger not running for President? He is a refreshing change from the Orange Man and even better understands the Republican party than 88% of the rest of so-called Republican leadership. Even though I lean Democrat, this is one Republican I would vote for!
Families and communities split asunder -- it reminds me of reading about broken relationships in memoirs and correspondence from the period leading up to the Civil War.
My Trump loving Mom is dead after unvaccinated COVID so it will be another sad holiday. Thanks for speaking the truth to power and many people who have been groomed for years to swallow nonsense in the name of any sociopath who comes along.
"Moral cowardice that keeps us from speaking our minds is as dangerous to this country as irresponsible talk. The right way is not always the popular and easy way. Standing for right when it is unpopular is a true test of moral character." Margaret Chase Smith
you are a hero Rep. Adam Kinzinger, most families and neighbors have been torn apart over the last several years but you are on the frontlines thank you for your service then and now u.u7 ♥
A brave man to not only make the choices he did but to admit his failings along the way. He must be deeply hurt by those members of his family who put Trump before their love for him.
If representative Kinzinger would change party affiliation to the Democrats, I'm sure he could be elected as a [right] leaning representative or even Senator.
I don’t agree with Mr. Kinzinger on political issues but this man loves this country. He will do what is right. Not a lot of Republicans now a days will do what Adam did. My hat is off to him and I have a lot of respect of him💙💙💙
I don’t think that Kinzinger and I would see eye to eye on most things, but I have such respect for him and Liz Cheney for doing the right thing rather than the politically expedient thing. They served their country and put democracy ahead of their party or their careers. That’s what real leadership looks like.
Nicely said, Mr. Adam Kinzinger! "There is no way you can tell me that enabling January 6th and, post that, enabling Donald Trump, there's no way you can tell me, that didn't violate an oath to the Constitution." Hear, hear!!
Kinzinger-Cheney 2024 ??? Why not?!? A clearly pro-democracy ticket, regardless of party. I’m a Democrat, but I’d vote them in over a 2020 rematch. Anybody else??
Fans of Harry Potter will remember Neville Longbottom winning points for Gryffindor in the first book for standing up to the trio of Harry, Hermione, and Ron. "It takes more courage sometimes," said Dumbledore "to stand up to our friends than to oppose our enemies." In that spirit, I nominate Adam Kinzinger and Liz Cheney for the Neville Longbottom Award for Courage.
Fun fact: Thanksgiving fights for most black families’ do not involve disagreements about DJT. Maybe dressing (we don’t do stuffing) too dry, Mac n Chaz too runny, potato salad too Miracle Whip-y, KoolAid not diabetic-ly sweet enough, brown vs clear liquor, age limit for kids’ table, length of relationship to qualify for ex to attend, no store-bought frozen pies don’t taste like granny, size of your take-home container vs amount of food you brought, whether paper products + single 2 liter pop (not soda in Midwest) qualify as respectable answer to “what did you bring?”👩🏾🦳❤️🙏🏾
I respect Mr. Kinzinger more than the others mostly because he's emotionally honest and forthcoming about his own responsibilities enabling Trump in the past. Very few republicans have a spine like this, even those who speak against Trump.
It’s easy to have a spine when you’re on a self-congratulatory book tour instead of standing in the breach and fighting the fight. He’s no Liz Cheney.
@@altortugas5979 Just a reminder that he actually stood up to trump before Liz Cheney.
@@altortugas5979 This is one of the reasons why the opposition failed in the GOP. When some people are clearly and broadly on the same side, you have to belittle others to lift up your favorite over petty grievances.
Kinzinger was punished for, not being a coward. Sad. MAGAs are the real RINOs.
@@altortugas5979 He lost his job, his $174,000 job with free staff, free security, free access to Walter Reed Medical Center, a total of $7.5 million in annual perks, and knew he would. How often have you had the courage to speak out and take action that would give a similar result? He acknowledges his mistake in supporting Trump through his first impeachment. What more do you want from the guy?
Yes, I would have liked him to be like one of the Justins from Tennessee, or Elizabeth Warren on the issues, but he wasn't and isn't. And the reason these people write these books is because the American people buy them. If all his publisher, an outfit I never heard of called The Open Field, started by Maria Shriver, part of publishing giant Penguin Books, were going to make from his book were $43.25, he wouldn't be writing books. He could make more money growing blueberries.
Since we the people still get to weigh in in America, in the end the American people are to blame, because they don't have to buy his or Barr's or Mattis' or Bolton's or Hutchinson's etc. book. They don't have to be gullible and believe political commercials or any commercials. They choose to be influenced. We even have a profession today called "influencer". Why? Imagine just sticking with the same soup, or laundry detergent, or bank your whole adult life because you're satisfied and are not interested in what some other purveyor of the product or service tells you in their biased manner would be better for you. Republicans bristle at Michelle Obama suggesting that they eat more greens, which benefits her not at all if her advice is taken, punish her and the Dems in general by voting for a Trump because a liberal thinks she knows better what's good for them, but have no problem accepting some soup or floor wax company telling them they're stupid for using their old product instead of the new one the company is going to make lots of money off of.
If you argue that Americans are gullible because they have a bad education system, then I would ask why they choose to have a bad education system that doesn't emphasize questioning and critical thinking, but simply accepting the strongest, noisiest and most frequently heard voice in the room? Do half of parents in America teach their children authoritarianism? "I'm your father/mother! You do what I say!"
"But why?
"Because I say so. That's why. Now go to your room and do what I told you to do. Now!"
"OK. OK."
It would be no wonder if children subjected to that would grow up to admire authoritarian politicians with the strongest, noisiest and most frequently heard voice in the room.
“It is far easier to fool someone than to convince them that they have been fooled” (attributed to Mark Twain) - but no less hurtful when your own family persists in believing the lies. You are an honourable and courageous man, Mr Kinzinger.
He is a liar...half truths are lies ....sorry...cnn champ... why doesn't he talk about the con man that he promoted going to Ukraine and fooling people into sending him money and supporting him. Hopefully one day I'll get the chance to boycott anything this guy promotes. Good luck
I wish we had more Republicans like Adam. He makes democracy better even if we dont all agree with his stances. Pro democracy is a stance we can all rally around.
I have several Republican friends and they're all opposed to Trump (which is why I'm still friends with them 😉). I can agree to disagree on a long list of things, but I will not compromise or tolerate racism, xenophobia, ableism, hatred of the Other, homo- and transphobia, and treating the Constitution as a suggestion and not what it is: the foundation of our country. I have no tolerance of facism and authoritarianism.
You would think that pro-democracy would be a stance we can all rally around. Sadly, most Republicans clearly do not agree.
Like taking people off the ballot. You know… democracy, right? Liars!
If the Democrats wanted a winning ticket, recruit Kinzinger. Moderate Republicans see this circus playing out in the House and are sick of it. The trolls would return to their caves and never again be seen.
Having done his flight physicals for the military and knowing that co-pilot, I really feel for him on that. Proud to have served with him. His copilot is a tool
My husband is a former Army Reservist, and we were both in shock. More than serving in the same platoon, you can't get any closer than being co-pilots in a war. Talk about true brothers. And that text message left us both speechless. Defending and protecting your brother is above any political beliefs. Wow. (Also, thank you for your service!)
@@midlifeinprogress Yea it was extremely embarrassing for his copilot..at the same time, however, I can't truly fault him for believing the BS the republicans have been spewing, as it's a very deliberate and disgusting push by the GOP towards service member which has been going on since forever
I like whoever said "if you ever wonder what you would have done in 1930s Germany, wonder no more, it is exactly what you are doing now".
A man who takes oaths seriously. I may disagree with him on a lot of issues but as a man of honor he cannot be beat.
Anyone who voted to impeach Trump the first time has him beat.
@@beccalowry6437 I don't know how to say this tactfully, so, I'll just be direct and to the point... If you would consider voting for a guy in a presidential race who voted in lockstep with Trump 90+% of the time while he was a member of Congress you are not a liberal and you certainly aren't progressive.
Who said he was???
@@Confoilhe hasn’t changed parties, not even to Independent.
And I could well disagree with both of you, but we'd both fight to defend his right to heard, as I believe he would each of ours. And *that's* why people aspire to be American, not because daddy taught you if you say anything loud enough, you make it true...
This man exemplifies what having a backbone and conviction are all about. He's smart, articulate and one of our country's biggest assets. I wish him the best and wish he'd run for president.
No..not right now...he would take away centrists votes that are probably leaning blue right now. The world needs the US to gain it's sanity back and for that americans need to vote out the republicans constantly until it reforms itself or splits to have a maga party
I would vote for him (& I’m not a Republican)! 👍🏾
@bellaventimiglia1111 Well HE'S a Republican, meaning he supports all the crap they're for: no women's bodily autonomy, dismantling so-called "entitlements" (Medicare, Social Security), tax cuts for billionaires, legalized bribery via Citizens United, anti-LGBTQ rights, .....and on and on. He voted with Drump more than 90% of the time! Voting for him would mean you ARE a Republican.
As a fellow Veteran I simply cannot understand how a Veteran or person who serves could support Trump. Thank You Adam Kinzinger for your service to our country and for helping save democracy. You truly value the oath that we all take when we serve. The oath is to the Country not to Trump or any man.
For most of us who have served, that oath holds true until the day we die. 👍♥🇺🇸
Thank you both for your service & your continued loyalty to your oath.
Ditto!
I couldn't have said it better myself! Thank you!
Also a veteran and no real patriot worships the trust fund toddler.
Thank you. Adam for standing up for the truth.
Bravo to those who have the courage to stand up against Trump, lies, and deceit, which have misled this country to believe in falsehoods and false hope. Best wishes America.
@Confoil give it a rest, dude! Either that or just copy and paste your generic reply!
@Confoil As a Republican, he did support many of Trump's policies. However, as an American, he supports democratic principles by taking a stand against fascism. Ultimately, if Trump is elected back into the WH, you'll find yourself fortunate to be able to vote for ANYONE you admire in future elections who CAN debate policy because Trump and his cronies will pass legislation barring any opposition parties from participating in the franchise. Kinzinger is advocating for you.
I'm glad he did the bare minimum required by his oath to office, but let's not forget, according to FiveThirtyEight, Kinzinger has voted with Trump 91.7 percent of the time.
@Confoil Like I said, I don't agree with his political views. But it was Trump also. No one had enough balls to stand up against him, except McCain. But when the chips all fall, in the end he did the right thing and I respect that. He stood up to trump to his own detriment and took the side of democracy.
@@Youvegotredonyou-BeckyChase Like you said? You mean you've been copy and pasting your generic replies? Maybe you should give it a rest, dude. 🤪🤣
Anyway... Be grateful to Kinzinger for siding with our Republic instead of bowing before Trump if you want. But that's not an honorable thing to do - it's the absolute minimum we should expect from anyone elected to Congress who swore an oath to "...defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic."
An awful lot of people, yourself included, seem to be ignoring everything about Kinzinger except his opposition to _the big lie._ That's incredibly myopic.
This man has true integrity. To stand up for the truth like that against your own party, even to the point of being disowned by that very party. I have SO MUCH respect for this guy.
Same, and he's cute.
@@MothGirl007he is gay too...thats why i like him so much...its rare to find a married guy at a gay club...he is a real hero...we really appreciated his support of the LGBTQ community
Wow... seriously, wow. People in his family actually wrote those letters??? Trump is truly a menace to society.
The damage has been done already. You think these people are bad? Wait till their kids grow up. smh
That’s awful, my heart breaks for him. That his own family members could do something that cruel to him is just insane.
You really think Trump made America and Americans this way? No. It was society that enabled him in the first place. If anything he's not a menace. He's a wake up call to society. A look at the systemic problems that result in person like trump taking power.
Even when people say Trump changed the republican party... It's the same as when people say society.
They even published it in the newspaper in Chicago…seriously crazy people
My family disowned me merely for being a gov't employee / bureaucrat / licensed & degreed civil engineer who worked on such Communist endeavors such as coastal storm surge modeling & installing solar panels on industrial buildings.
Thanks Adam for your service I salute you
A true Profile of Courage.
I can’t believe Illinois voted him out! What a honorable man! This is coming from a democrat! His family will owe him a lifetime of apologizing to him! They are fools!
I think he chose not to run again. Wyoming voted Liz out.
As a native Illinoisan, I can tell you the rural parts of the State are filled with crazy MAGA.
Illinois Democrats redrew/gerrymandered Congressmen Adam Kinzinger and Rodney Davis which is unfortunate bc now we have more extreme GOP reps like Mary Miller.
I live in Illinois. Democrats were in charge of redistricting and gerrymandered his district to swing blue. That’s why he didn’t run. For all the claims of Trump being an existential crisis, when it came down to it - Adam Kinzinger put our country first. And that’s how Illinois Dems rewarded him.
They didn't vote him out. He chose not to run for reelection. That said, the polling for him in his district was not good because he represented a constituency of Neanderthals.
He caught hell and kept up the fight. He and Liz ran that show. Upholding the Constituion of the United States of America. They should be running for the Republican ticket. They have open minds and hearts and knows how to work across aisles for the betterment of all of us, not just a chosen few.
I totally respect both of them.
@@MothGirl007They do ONE decent thing in their careers and that's enough to make you a total fan, huh? Got it. 🙄🤡
He was my rep during all of that. Couldn’t have been prouder!
Thank you for sending him, I am a blueish in another district in IL, I really hope Adam runs for Gov in IL
His voting record stood side by side with that of Trump 90+% of the time while he was a member of the House. You couldn't have been prouder of that?
@@Confoil He is a Republican, so of course he did - the difference is is that he a decent man and not in the MAGA cult. It's really not that hard to understand.
Chicago zip code 60640 AGREES!
@@MothGirl007 It is hard for me to understand... You, along with the OP and others, have apparently lowered your standards to such a degree that you're willing to ignore his entire Congressional career voting record simply because he stands against Trump. Raise your standards up out of the gutter.
He is why I still have hope. It's sad but sometimes you have to walk away from family.
This man deserves all the respect he can get. What a hero!
I'm definitely not a Republican.... but this is one of the few members of that party I feel I could actually vote for.
I don't know many of his political stances, but I'm guessing I probably wouldn't vote for him. But it's nice to think about just not voting for someone because of their policies and not because you're convinced the person is a lunatic. Kind of like John McCain... I would rarely side with him on political issues, but I felt it was more of differences in which policies were top priority and how each party might go about solving them. Now it's like, "If you're not on my side, you're a worthless human and let me take away your rights." Anyway, I wish all Republicans were as steadfast in their duties as Kinzinger... he seems honorable.
@@EricaGamet I've looked into him and I can't say I agree with him on everything. But I feel that he's principled and smart. He has integrity and he has evolved on social issues over time - which is more than I can say for most Republicans. I don't know that he'd ever be my first choice in an election, it would depend on who else is running... but should he ever represent me, I wouldn't feel a sense of dread about it.
@@PowerDiva That last line is a good way to put it. We shouldn't dread or fear who's in charge or representing us. And they need to represent everyone... and that's a rarity for sure these days. I feel like he was all about the law and holding people to account. He has integrity.
@@EricaGametdefinitely. I think we've just become so polarized by left vs right and liberal vs conservative. When the majority of people in this country actually fall somewhere in the middle of those two things.... it's why "independent" is the largest voting block and ultimately the ones who actually decide most elections. You have to be open minded enough to consider all options - but in order for people to do that, you have to put forth quality candidates. That's where the GOP has really failed lately, but Democrats are not immune to it either. It's just nice to see a Republican with morals again.
@@PowerDiva 💯
My Pentecostal pastor father has stopped speaking to me unless forced all because of Trump ..we were so close .. now that side of the family sees me as a flaming lib baby killer .. it’s sad as f*uck so I get just how he feels about his flying partner .. trump has done far more damage to the fabric of families in this nation than any individual in recent memory and I’m not young lol . The truly tragic part .. I’m not sure the fabric is salvageable at this point 💔
Sounds like you're mature and have a cogent, logical mind. Your family though...the exact opposite. 😬🤭
I mean, your dad is a person who talks in tongues. You should've probably realized he was insane a long time ago
It's truly baffling that you can't even hate some of these Trump supporters because some are really good people otherwise.
It’s a great way to stop the cycle of generational trauma. You’re better off with the freedom and ability to follow your gut and your conscience. ✨
My heart goes out to you and your father.
Ease and Grace to you and yours.
Bless the protectors of the Constitution 🇺🇲 and the Bill of Rights.✊️
May their names, in history, forever be aligned with the right side of justice ⚖️
It's outrageous how deeply people's nails are digging in just to continue believing a YUUUGE LIE!!
Curses to the people who voted in lockstep with Donald Trump 90+% of the time while they were a member of Congress - like Adam Kinzinger.
The bigger the lies you believe in, the bigger the hit to self-esteem when it dawns upon you that you MIGHT just have it all wrong... Sadly, humans tend to avoid that process at all cost!
@@Confoil I'd argue that 90% of what actually got done in Congress under Trump was mainstream (aka "bad") GOP agenda... and 10% was the kind of crazy that no sane person could possibly go along with when being halfway honest. What that says about the 95% of GOP representatives that TO THIS DAY keep voting in lockstep with EVERYTHING is kind of self-evident. Don't get me wrong, though: You are right to remind us of the voting record of individual representatives, because outside of the theatrics of politics in the age of mass media, that is all that counts in the end!
All respect to Mr Kinzinger!
Now I’m a Democrat up and down for my blood 🩸 bleed 💙 but if I were to ever vote for a Republican for office these three individuals are the only ones I would consider because they stood up for our country, democracy and the rule of law to hold Insurrectionist Trump accountable even to this day 👍🏽 Adam Kinzinger, Liz Chaney and Mitt Romney Americans who deserve our respect and recognition for putting country first over their party 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
then you're voting for three of the worse cowards.
@@cmdraftbrn Anyone who stood up against your Cult Leader you see as a coward and the rest of us and the world sees as patriots and God fearing in TRUTH 🙏🏽
I'm glad he did the bare minimum required by his oath to office, but let's not forget, according to FiveThirtyEight, Kinzinger has voted with Trump 91.7 percent of the time.
@@johnjohnson2660 eh we can leave the god talk out of this since thats cultish too
@@darthopper7874 He's a Republican. Of course he's going to vote for Republican matters. But he jumped ship when laws were broken. THAT is what matters. And as a diehard progressive, I commend Adam and Liz Cheney. I may not agree with 99 percent of what they stand for, but I can see past that to see that at least they respect the Constitution and this country.
My sister blocked my phone number. Which I found out, when I tried to wish her a Happy Birthday... It's hard to lose family over politics...
Wonder how many broken families this whole MAGA thing has caused, hope everyone heals.
I’m so, so sorry that happened to you, I hope you’re okay. And that you have other people you can lean on.
To them, it's not politics. Defendant Trump, they believe, is a deity, or at least someone sent by a deity. They truly believe that failure to give allegiance to the cult leader will result in their damnation. The references to tru*p opponents as "Satanists" have increased in recent months. It's way out there past the fringes, and it's very dangerous.
Just think of them as being brainwashed by a fascist cult. It’s easier to separate yourself from these dangerous foot soldiers of evil.
I am sorry you had to experience that!
“I’m ashamed to have ever served with you.” My God, that breaks my heart.❤
Why would family disown him ? He is a disgrace
Big cry baby
Total respect for this man's values, honesty and integrity. He could teach the GOP a thing or two, but they're not interested in anything other than their own pathetic little power trips and loyalty to the biggest dumbest loser in the USA!
Mad respect for this guy! 👏
I feel like if I am Republican because of beliefs, I would be him Republican. Coz I value morals very much and abhor people who compromise them to hold onto power. That’s why I applaud him for standing up to his colleagues when they started their hypocrisies.
Do you applaud him for the 90+% of the time that he voted in lockstep with Donald Trump during his time as a Congressmen too?
@@Confoil Rep Kinzinger woke up to the travesty of POTUS #45. I hope you do.
What a Patriot. THANKS for all of your service.
This is s bravery that should not be required but respected. I hope he, and his family, know that.
"In a time of deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act." - George Orwell
And I'd like to add:
In a time of cowardice and ambition, doing the right thing is a heroic act.
Always a treat to hear from Mr. Kinzinger. Nothing but respect for him.
How refreshing to hear a republican congressman who stands up for the truth regarding Trump!
That he's got a book and he's touring for it suggests he has plan.
Hey Congressman: if you and any of yours are feeling a little light on for family because of what you did for your country, despite sticking with it needing more courage than anything you could have been asked to do in uniform, there's a warm welcome in mine. It may be your democracy u were fighting for, but it's our world too: thank you, for *all* of your service. ❤
Not American, but you simply have to admire Adam for his integrity.
I just ordered his book yesterday. Out of interest but also because I really want to do my small part to support him.
So admire this man…
"Some people have no red line that they're not willing to cross." -- Adam Kinzinger
It kind of amazes me that a man can live to the age of forty five and not understand that. Those words need to be burned into our minds.
It’s easy to forgive someone for being wrong. It takes serious character to forgive someone for being right. Someday, the Trump cult will hit rock bottom and these people will be sane again. May take at least two generations though.
I sure hope so, I just don’t see those people hitting rock bottom and being sane again happening for a very long time.
I am...not that optimistic about the Trump cult ever "coming to its senses." Even in your case, two generations of dealing with this is two too many. We should be doing more to keep these people away from the levers of power than we currently are.
I have very little respect for anyone on the Right, but Kinzinger definitely earned my respect.
He wouldn't be on the far right fringe. He wouldn't have stood up to Cheeto & he wouldn't have been on the Jan. 6 committee
Thank you Adam. I’m a fellow conservative who stands with you. God will work in the hearts of your family members. God bless you abundantly 💕
That metaphor hit home hard. I left the cult that I was born into this year and it sucks when your friends and family all shut you out because you don't agree with their belief system anymore. Especially since they taught you your whole life to never make social connections outside the cult. Some political extremists treat people the same way. It's YHWH or the highway.
Well done for being brave. It's hard to be raised in a world like that, where individuality and free thought is not allowed. I hope you are ok and will soon be surrounded by many who will treasure you. xo
Find your new family of intelligent, compassionate, progressive people! Then I promise that in a year you’ll look back and wonder only why you didn’t leave sooner
Just curious, this wouldn't be JWs would it? :)
May I ask what cult you were in? Cause I see the name YHWH I was in the Assembly of Yhwhhoshua for about 20 years It was very small, rural None of my blood relatives were ever in it, but I saw how shunning did not work for the good
@@aviewer9516 I am so curious too, cause of what I was involved in
"My co-pilot in the Iraq War...sent a me text...that said: 'I'm ashamed to have ever flown with you!'"
Definitely can relate to that! MAGA derangement is responsible for many broken relationships.
It’s not simply broken friendships. It’s broken brotherhoods & sisterhoods of those who’ve served together. It’s like a crack that forms in your heart.♥
@@brmam1385 Beautifully said 👏
Heartbreaking.
Sadly, I cut loose a few old buddies due to the Trump disorder they could not shake.
Adam is a hero. Got to get the book. ❤
Love him...the kind of person you'd want to run for President....here's hoping some day. Narcissistic men are really not a good pick....
The story of his co pilot destroyed me. The fact you believe an orange slob over the Man U trusted with your life in that aircraft has shown how far we've fallen. Idc if I disagreed with them. If I'm trusting someone with my life, the least I can do is give them the benefit of the doubt to what they have to say.
Adam, I’d like to apply to be an aunt for you! Sometimes the family you find along the way is better than the one you’re born to. I’m sorry you were ever treated like that by anyone, much less your own family.
Incredible that his own co-pilot says he’s ashamed he knows him, all for a spray tanned reality show “celebrity”. If that’s not cultish, I don’t know what is.
My parents both said I was mentally ill when I cried over Trump winning in 2016. They would rather have their smug delusions than their firstborn child, and that’s what they have now. They’re in their 70’s and they will never see me or hear my voice again. And it’s a huge relief to me. They’ve brought me nothing but misery all my life and it’s a real breath of fresh air, waking up every day and knowing no one will “borrow” my social security number again (“dad”) or threaten suicide if I decide I want to take a dream job in Mexico (“mom”).
Adam, we are proud of you!
Well done sir
One of the only people in our government that I can honestly say actually does their job. But Adam is much more than that and we should all appreciate his sacrifice. (Because whether you realize it or not that's what this is)
Brave and honours man!❣️
Adam, please know that to MANY of us you are a hero! Thank you!
It’s crazy how people have been so fanatical about one guy. I wouldn’t be surprised to see a new religion sprout when agent orange finally kicks the bucket
2:15 Adam Kinzinger summed up our current situation in the most coherent way possible: "I think one of the more disappointing things to me is just coming to understand that some people have no red line they aren't willing to cross, particularly when it comes to Donald Trump."
Uncle Ron! Hahaha. I have a brainwashed brother named Ron (Uncle Ron to the kids.) He's down the Trumphole with my other brother, AND he flew for the Air Force. I don't understand. Technically, they are both smarter than I, but the elaborate house-of-cards conspiracy theories don't seem to set off any red flags for them.
THANK YOU Representative Kinzinger for honoring our Constitution! I honestly almost cried when you said your copilot from Iraq cut off your friendship. That hit me in the heart harder than the extended family bit, just sayin'.
“That’s what happens in cults.” People need to understand they are in a cult. And they need to break free.
I literally lost my family because of this. Its hard to be around them because I believe in the Constitution and they believe in Trump and they are two totally different sets of belief.
Seriously Adam, I appreciate all the service you have given whole heartedly. If you could serve once again as Gov of IL....personally I will thank God.
I instituted a no politics policy with my parents because of this. When Trump lost, my mother who is a Fox zealot lost her mind. I let her rage for an hour and then said can I have a hug. And she said WHY! And I said because I will love you no matter who the president is, and there's a lot of other things we can discuss.
Dammit I can never get the first clip the first time. 🤦♀️
“Political brain-worm”, thank you Mr. Kinzinger.
Sounds like an excellent title for a book that will sum up what has happened to in America and elsewhere in recent times.
I always love that one.
Adam Kinzinger deserves respect and I reckon he is a hero, even if I don't agree with him on every single point. I wish him the best and I can't wait to read his book!
Thank you sir.
Very well said!
Why is Adam Kitzinger not running for President? He is a refreshing change from the Orange Man and even better understands the Republican party than 88% of the rest of so-called Republican leadership. Even though I lean Democrat, this is one Republican I would vote for!
Families and communities split asunder -- it reminds me of reading about broken relationships in memoirs and correspondence from the period leading up to the Civil War.
My Trump loving Mom is dead after unvaccinated COVID so it will be another sad holiday. Thanks for speaking the truth to power and many people who have been groomed for years to swallow nonsense in the name of any sociopath who comes along.
I am sorry for your loss
Thank you Mr.Kinzinger! I and I hope OTHERS are starving for the TRUTH!!!👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼✨💗✨
"Moral cowardice that keeps us from speaking our minds is as dangerous to this country as irresponsible talk. The right way is not always the popular and easy way. Standing for right when it is unpopular is a true test of moral character." Margaret Chase Smith
you are a hero Rep. Adam Kinzinger, most families and neighbors have been torn apart over the last several years but you are on the frontlines thank you for your service then and now u.u7 ♥
A brave man to not only make the choices he did but to admit his failings along the way. He must be deeply hurt by those members of his family who put Trump before their love for him.
As I’ve said many, many times before…Adam is my & 🇺🇸’s TRUE HERO!!! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾🫶🏾🫶🏾🫶🏾
An honourable man
My closest friend and some family members did the exact same thing. Hang in there Mr. Kenzinger .
Outstanding discourse from Mr. Kenziger👍🏻
Unbelievable what his extended family did and his co-pilot did. What a shame. How brainwashed they are. Very scary
Donald Trump deserves a jail cell
....if not a pillory.
2024…years in prison!
And a life sentence
💯💯💯💯💯💯
@@guerreroseventyfour1819amen
Thank you 🙏!
Thankful for Adam K’s true courage & patriotism
A true hero.
Kinzinger is a hero and one of the bravest people in our government. We need more like him, willing to put their foot down and stand up for truth.
If representative Kinzinger would change party affiliation to the Democrats, I'm sure he could be elected as a [right] leaning representative or even Senator.
It is a sad day, when criminals abscond in their antics, at the expense of the public. Those whom practice wickedness will not be delivered by it.
Well, I'm broke, but I will be putting in a request to my local library to stock it. I would recommend everyone do that even if buying a copy yourself
I don’t agree with Mr. Kinzinger on political issues but this man loves this country. He will do what is right. Not a lot of Republicans now a days will do what Adam did. My hat is off to him and I have a lot of respect of him💙💙💙
Good job Kinzinger. Thank you for standing up for what is right.
Adam so proud of u thank u
RESPECT 🙌🏽
I don’t think that Kinzinger and I would see eye to eye on most things, but I have such respect for him and Liz Cheney for doing the right thing rather than the politically expedient thing. They served their country and put democracy ahead of their party or their careers. That’s what real leadership looks like.
"Renegade" is such a cool title for your book!
Thank you, Rep. Kinzinger
It's your party, you own it.
Cults are rarely appreciative of those that call them out
Nicely said, Mr. Adam Kinzinger!
"There is no way you can tell me that enabling January 6th and, post that, enabling Donald Trump, there's no way you can tell me, that didn't violate an oath to the Constitution." Hear, hear!!
Kinzinger-Cheney 2024 ???
Why not?!? A clearly pro-democracy ticket, regardless of party. I’m a Democrat, but I’d vote them in over a 2020 rematch. Anybody else??
I don’t like his politics, but I respect the man 🙏🏽
Fans of Harry Potter will remember Neville Longbottom winning points for Gryffindor in the first book for standing up to the trio of Harry, Hermione, and Ron. "It takes more courage sometimes," said Dumbledore "to stand up to our friends than to oppose our enemies."
In that spirit, I nominate Adam Kinzinger and Liz Cheney for the Neville Longbottom Award for Courage.
Germany hasnt forgotten the lesson that needs to be learned from a lack of 'a line that wont be crossed'
Fun fact: Thanksgiving fights for most black families’ do not involve disagreements about DJT. Maybe dressing (we don’t do stuffing) too dry, Mac n Chaz too runny, potato salad too Miracle Whip-y, KoolAid not diabetic-ly sweet enough, brown vs clear liquor, age limit for kids’ table, length of relationship to qualify for ex to attend, no store-bought frozen pies don’t taste like granny, size of your take-home container vs amount of food you brought, whether paper products + single 2 liter pop (not soda in Midwest) qualify as respectable answer to “what did you bring?”👩🏾🦳❤️🙏🏾