These days optimism seems like a high bar. Just when you think things may get better, a bunch of republicans and other narcissists remind us not to get our hopes up.
I just want to say thank you Mary Trump for absolutely killing it every time I read your newsletter. You put into words every single thought I have, every day. You now top my list for “someone I would love to have a beer with”
Yeah, well, they are--and they're complicit. After what the Republicans did to Chelsea Clinton--an actual child at the time--I have no patience for their hypocrisy. (Plus what they continue to do to Pres. Biden's adult child, Hunter.)
Mary this so reminds me of the early 70’s when I was glued to the tv during Watergate hearings at the age of 22. Started as a trickle but ended as a tsunami of justice. Now almost 50 years later I sincerely hope it’s the same momentum. Everything crossed including my eyes!
I was around at that time, too. I couldn't understand how the grown-ups in my country could be so blind as to not see Nixon for the liar he was. I think younger people can see more clearly when someone lies v. tells the truth.
And your Cap is absolutely adorbs. I have 4 cats, 2 of which are tuxedo gents, one a ginger & other a gray striped with a boxer’s face but the loviest one of all.
I do feel very optimistic that there will be some legal accountability for at least some of the more nefarious players you mentioned. I also believe the DOJ is undertaking a massive investigation and hope that will yield results. It will be interesting to see what impact all of that will have. Thanks for bringing the snark tonight, perfect way to end a Monday! GAY!!!!
Have I told you lately that I love you? Your observations, information, and commentary are a lifeline, illuminating the cognitive blindspots we have been inhabiting at our peril. Russel Brand once said, "Fear is the midwife of compliance." Thank you for your courageous voice in the face of so much pathologized cacophony. We need to expose the proto-Gingriches among us and take their smirking disregard for the truth seriously. Much gratitude for creating a space where we can all be proud Americans, no hyphens needed.
Excuse my French but fuck hyphens. We are all Americans regardless the shade of our skin. Someone on Twitter asked whether we should refer to Hispanic folks as Latinix.
I responded I just call them Americans. Obvi white privilege player. 🖕🏻
Happy to say that, in my 20 years in NC, I've never heard Confederate Memorial Day (May 10 per wikipedia) mentioned much less observed or celebrated publicly although I'm sure there are private events.
Last summer, my daughter and I went to a Fayetteville law office to close the sale on our property and, holy shit!, the place was full of historic Confederate documents and portraits. I mean "official" stuff and, while my kid is frantically taking pics, I'm trying to rush her out to not get caught! The place was creepy, old, very starched and it oozed Blood Red.
And I had a phone conversation with a woman named "Gay" recently, who was just that, a very gay person who, as I told her, was obviously named such back when the word simply meant happy!
So, I propose we literally just start telling people to...
It's tough but there are a lot of good people out there fighting the good fight. We've got to hang in there so we win in November. That's the most important thing right now.
Mary After Sharing Each Section Of your newsletter, I feel the momentum swing too, since The Documents Released To Jan 6th Committee, I said Then Its Going To be A Very Entertaining and Enjoyable spring & summer as the dots are connected and the people start falling, slobbering in testimony and making deals to disclose info, Tho I was only 8 yo when Nixon Resigned I made A Point of Studying Watergate As A Young Man and Essentially Those Documents Are The Equivalent of THE WATERGATE TAPES, Kets build our voting registration numbers and watch the show All The Way To November 2022!
I was a young kid during Watergate, too, and the similarities are really interesting but compared to what's happening now, Watergate was the equivalent of J-walking.
Of course I meant Functionally Like Tapes, The Volume is of no comparison AND THE Republicans helped get rid of Nixon, I just hope that as all loose ends are tied by those documents, that "collectively" we understand them, not just 2/3rds of us that already do, Tucker Carlson is on TV via The Kremlin in Russia, Mary, You Couldn't Pack all this into a miniseries, unless you wanted a miniseries to last 6 yrs! We gotta focus on registration of voters Hugely!
I needed this summary of trends. Being a Virginian, the GQP is pulling out all the stops to see how appalling & vindictive they can be. Similar to Youngkin’s campaign, I think Virginia is serving as a “focus group” for the GQP to see what messaging resonates & how much legislative revenge & havoc they can perform without consequences.
Agreed. As with all CEOs who want to make “government into business” (especially failed CROs), they think their CEO words & orders translate into actions. That makes them autocrats by definition.
Youngkin said nothing of import while also presenting himself as “Trump lite”. He’s none of the above and is following the GQP playbook.
These days optimism seems like a high bar. Just when you think things may get better, a bunch of republicans and other narcissists remind us not to get our hopes up.
Optimism is hard these days but we always have to have hope.
Oh, SO TRUE!
Second that emotion!
I just want to say thank you Mary Trump for absolutely killing it every time I read your newsletter. You put into words every single thought I have, every day. You now top my list for “someone I would love to have a beer with”
Wow--thanks! Just make sure it's a Bass. 🙂
I love that phrase "grown-ass children"!
Yeah, well, they are--and they're complicit. After what the Republicans did to Chelsea Clinton--an actual child at the time--I have no patience for their hypocrisy. (Plus what they continue to do to Pres. Biden's adult child, Hunter.)
And if they are "children" why were they working
in the White House?
Agree! Grown-ass “children” indeed!
What S.Rivo said👆🏼
😆
So so good 😊
Me, too! It's in my Twitter bio!!
Oh Mary Trump, you are a ray of reason and a tide of comfort.....thanks.
Wow--thank you, Laura.
Mary this so reminds me of the early 70’s when I was glued to the tv during Watergate hearings at the age of 22. Started as a trickle but ended as a tsunami of justice. Now almost 50 years later I sincerely hope it’s the same momentum. Everything crossed including my eyes!
I am right there with you.
I was around at that time, too. I couldn't understand how the grown-ups in my country could be so blind as to not see Nixon for the liar he was. I think younger people can see more clearly when someone lies v. tells the truth.
And your Cap is absolutely adorbs. I have 4 cats, 2 of which are tuxedo gents, one a ginger & other a gray striped with a boxer’s face but the loviest one of all.
Cats are the best. Cap brings me joy. (Linden, Sebastian, and Nemo, too.)
My twin tuxedo cats are named Julian and Joaquin. They are Democats and Cathlicks like the Castro brothers. When l say "GOP" they puke up hairballs.
As am I
I do feel very optimistic that there will be some legal accountability for at least some of the more nefarious players you mentioned. I also believe the DOJ is undertaking a massive investigation and hope that will yield results. It will be interesting to see what impact all of that will have. Thanks for bringing the snark tonight, perfect way to end a Monday! GAY!!!!
I agree, Ronda. GAY!!!
Gay to you to! Lol
Thanks, John! LOL!
Love this Newsletter 💙 Podcast is brilliant too💙
Thanks, Linda.
This newsletter is phenomenal. Thanks for keeping me up to date, and with writing that makes me smile . You are the absolute best.
Thank you, Helen. I so appreciate that.
Trending in a positive direction. Im feeling encouraged. Ordering my Beto for Governor yard sign now. My neighbors will lose their shit, can't wait!
Nice! Go, Beto!
That’s awesome!
Have I told you lately that I love you? Your observations, information, and commentary are a lifeline, illuminating the cognitive blindspots we have been inhabiting at our peril. Russel Brand once said, "Fear is the midwife of compliance." Thank you for your courageous voice in the face of so much pathologized cacophony. We need to expose the proto-Gingriches among us and take their smirking disregard for the truth seriously. Much gratitude for creating a space where we can all be proud Americans, no hyphens needed.
Thanks, Shabnam. No hyphens, indeed!
Excuse my French but fuck hyphens. We are all Americans regardless the shade of our skin. Someone on Twitter asked whether we should refer to Hispanic folks as Latinix.
I responded I just call them Americans. Obvi white privilege player. 🖕🏻
Happy to say that, in my 20 years in NC, I've never heard Confederate Memorial Day (May 10 per wikipedia) mentioned much less observed or celebrated publicly although I'm sure there are private events.
Last summer, my daughter and I went to a Fayetteville law office to close the sale on our property and, holy shit!, the place was full of historic Confederate documents and portraits. I mean "official" stuff and, while my kid is frantically taking pics, I'm trying to rush her out to not get caught! The place was creepy, old, very starched and it oozed Blood Red.
And I had a phone conversation with a woman named "Gay" recently, who was just that, a very gay person who, as I told her, was obviously named such back when the word simply meant happy!
So, I propose we literally just start telling people to...
Have a GAY DAY!
The American South really worries me.
As for telling people to have a GAY DAY, I totally concur.
Oh, wow! I'm a 60-year political junkie (since 7th grade), so I know what I'm talking about when I say, "Brilliant summary, Mary!" I'm blown away!
Thanks, Marian!
Thank you, Mary, for the facts. I liked the picture of Cap. Is there a picture of Linden's "Eyes wide open"?
I will post a picture of Linden soon.
Momentum, I don't feel it. I would like to be optimistic but I can't.. so much power grabbing bullshit on the republican side gives me little hope...
It's tough but there are a lot of good people out there fighting the good fight. We've got to hang in there so we win in November. That's the most important thing right now.
🤞
Mary After Sharing Each Section Of your newsletter, I feel the momentum swing too, since The Documents Released To Jan 6th Committee, I said Then Its Going To be A Very Entertaining and Enjoyable spring & summer as the dots are connected and the people start falling, slobbering in testimony and making deals to disclose info, Tho I was only 8 yo when Nixon Resigned I made A Point of Studying Watergate As A Young Man and Essentially Those Documents Are The Equivalent of THE WATERGATE TAPES, Kets build our voting registration numbers and watch the show All The Way To November 2022!
I was a young kid during Watergate, too, and the similarities are really interesting but compared to what's happening now, Watergate was the equivalent of J-walking.
Of course I meant Functionally Like Tapes, The Volume is of no comparison AND THE Republicans helped get rid of Nixon, I just hope that as all loose ends are tied by those documents, that "collectively" we understand them, not just 2/3rds of us that already do, Tucker Carlson is on TV via The Kremlin in Russia, Mary, You Couldn't Pack all this into a miniseries, unless you wanted a miniseries to last 6 yrs! We gotta focus on registration of voters Hugely!
Same here.
I needed this summary of trends. Being a Virginian, the GQP is pulling out all the stops to see how appalling & vindictive they can be. Similar to Youngkin’s campaign, I think Virginia is serving as a “focus group” for the GQP to see what messaging resonates & how much legislative revenge & havoc they can perform without consequences.
The election of Youngkin was a massive failure of the media. His post-election maneuvers prove it. He's an autocrat.
Agreed. As with all CEOs who want to make “government into business” (especially failed CROs), they think their CEO words & orders translate into actions. That makes them autocrats by definition.
Youngkin said nothing of import while also presenting himself as “Trump lite”. He’s none of the above and is following the GQP playbook.