Katie can you opine on any races with significant 3rd party candidates? We had only one libertarian, one “independent” and one green running for state offices on my ballot in southern CT. If none of these political parties can mount a full blown ticket anywhere—let alone nationally—how are we ever going to stop/outflank the corporate Democrats and these party-insider-hack Republicans?
Wilson: Remember that y'all have an international audience (and a national one, for that matter). There are lots of time zones. It's always 8pm somewhere. Useful Idiots seems to *generally* have (Lincoln) tunnel blindness on this issue when announcing times and dates. 🙂❤️
My main hope for tonight is that we get all of the Georgia races settled quick so we don’t have to hear “Georgia On My Mind” on loop for the next 3 weeks 🤞🏼
Genuinely wondering if dems will continue this "save democracy" narrative post-midterms ? Would love to hear your thoughts. Looking forward to the stream!
If the republicans take both the senate and the house I’m curious how the dems will spin it to absolve themselves of guilt after literally funding right wing extremists? What’s the next step for them after a potential loss?
“…..the GOP national brand is worthless….” GOP “strategy” represented by war-mongering village idiots a la Glenn Beck. Yet – we are now close to US, Poland and Romanian soldiers entering Ukraine “if Russia escalates”… as expected.
Howdy all-- every week you show us just how much Democrats and Republicans SUCK! Is it even possible for the working class to FLUSH both of these parties down the drain-- seriously-- from where I’m sitting DEMOCRACY for the working class has been nonexistent for DECADES! Tonight’s dog and pony show might be GREAT for ratings-- but it makes me sick
Seriously big thanks to MrT and the whole TEAM for holding these rats/cockroaches feet to the FIRE!
To the best of my knowledge, there’s only one place in America where you can get a Shingles shot, a COVID shot, and a shot of whiskey. Coincidentally, it’s the same place you can get a world class crab cake, a chocolate milkshake, and some adult diapers. I refer, of course, to Drug City Liquor Store in Dundalk, MD ...
Katie: On Marianne Williamson's reference to the guy who argues that the neoliberal assault started with and under Carter & Co, check out the nonfiction film Requiem for the American Dream. The entire film is remarkable for saying so much about the conflict between the elite and the populace, and it's highly watchable/listenable. But directly to that point, one could watch just from about 9:55 to 16:35 here: https://youtu.be/WiJ-ncxAOD8
The perspective of the right-wing of the essentially unified elite is distilled in (to-be Supreme Court justice) Jerome Powell's "Powell Memorandum": Business needs to use its resources to enhance "indoctrination of the young."
The perspective of the liberal wing of the unified elite is emblematized in the report of the Trilateral Commission: The Crisis of Democracy ("the crisis was 'excess democracy'").
The Trilateral Commission comprised the ideological core of the Carter administration.
Reagan "only" turbocharged the "bitter class war."
Are we still a democracy? Are comment boards still allowed in our new dictatorship? I will snitch on anyone who posts here if not. 🤞🏼
hi! This is Katie. How are you all doing? We're streaming tonight!
With Olayemi and Matt?!? Not gonna miss this shitshow, that girl is my favorite Twitter clipperer ever♥️
Classic RPB tho🙄
Sweet! Looking forward to it as a new subscriber.
Hi Katie! I feel like tonight the absurd arena and reality may have swapped places.
Katie can you opine on any races with significant 3rd party candidates? We had only one libertarian, one “independent” and one green running for state offices on my ballot in southern CT. If none of these political parties can mount a full blown ticket anywhere—let alone nationally—how are we ever going to stop/outflank the corporate Democrats and these party-insider-hack Republicans?
Can’t follow you. Always losing signal.
What time ? I’m in Uk 👑
8pm. there's a link in our substack
https://open.substack.com/pub/usefulidiots/p/midterm-madness-live-with-special?r=je5va&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web
Wilson: Remember that y'all have an international audience (and a national one, for that matter). There are lots of time zones. It's always 8pm somewhere. Useful Idiots seems to *generally* have (Lincoln) tunnel blindness on this issue when announcing times and dates. 🙂❤️
My main hope for tonight is that we get all of the Georgia races settled quick so we don’t have to hear “Georgia On My Mind” on loop for the next 3 weeks 🤞🏼
ThIs Is tHe MosT ImpORtaNt elEction of OuR lIfeTime.
dOnT eVeN jOkE aBoUt It
Only tilL 2024
Genuinely wondering if dems will continue this "save democracy" narrative post-midterms ? Would love to hear your thoughts. Looking forward to the stream!
i'd say they'll have to realize it doesn't work with voters if the so-called red wave happens, but even then who knows
When has a failing strategy ever stopped the dems from using it again? #Russiagate, January 6th, DeMocrACy iS On tHe BaLLot, ...Pied Piper anyone?
How is it looking over there? I'm feeling sick to my stomach. Wish this chat would let us post dank memes
dank memes would be better. calling substack rn. are you joining our livestream?
looking forward to hearing your thoughts!
Looking forward to the talk.
If the republicans take both the senate and the house I’m curious how the dems will spin it to absolve themselves of guilt after literally funding right wing extremists? What’s the next step for them after a potential loss?
The pied piper strategy, while already failing with trump, may suddenly become full disastrous for dems
https://youtu.be/ry7j-DaabpQ US/Ukraine Russia war - Col Doug Macgregor (Nov. 8, 2022)
(Col. Macgregor is OUTSTANDING -- if you can still stand hearing/seeing Napolitano)…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wfXIJd5J_VA Prof. Jeffrey Sachs – Nov. 7, 2022
“THIS Is How The US Have LIED About Ukraine War” - Outstanding Russell Brand interview
Why GOP “Lost” -- https://thedreizinreport.com/2022/11/09/why-gop-lost/
“…..the GOP national brand is worthless….” GOP “strategy” represented by war-mongering village idiots a la Glenn Beck. Yet – we are now close to US, Poland and Romanian soldiers entering Ukraine “if Russia escalates”… as expected.
The comments read like a "Misery Loves Company" help group held in a school gynmasium.
Howdy all-- every week you show us just how much Democrats and Republicans SUCK! Is it even possible for the working class to FLUSH both of these parties down the drain-- seriously-- from where I’m sitting DEMOCRACY for the working class has been nonexistent for DECADES! Tonight’s dog and pony show might be GREAT for ratings-- but it makes me sick
Seriously big thanks to MrT and the whole TEAM for holding these rats/cockroaches feet to the FIRE!
Is this a drinking game podcast? Is it ok to take a drink* when any politicians says a lie on TV about "voting for democracy"?
I had a large, greasy bean burrito, does that create the possibility for an environmental catastrophe? when combined with lies from politicians?
* https://mikerowe.com/2022/11/knobel-whiskey-first-come-first-served/
excerpt:
To the best of my knowledge, there’s only one place in America where you can get a Shingles shot, a COVID shot, and a shot of whiskey. Coincidentally, it’s the same place you can get a world class crab cake, a chocolate milkshake, and some adult diapers. I refer, of course, to Drug City Liquor Store in Dundalk, MD ...
Eh. This is probably the least excited I've ever been for any election in my life. Might call it an early night. Ugh
the sooner you go to bed, the sooner you can get up, whine, and go back to bed. that's what i'm going to do.
or maybe wine? check out taibbi's drinking game rules!
Katie: On Marianne Williamson's reference to the guy who argues that the neoliberal assault started with and under Carter & Co, check out the nonfiction film Requiem for the American Dream. The entire film is remarkable for saying so much about the conflict between the elite and the populace, and it's highly watchable/listenable. But directly to that point, one could watch just from about 9:55 to 16:35 here: https://youtu.be/WiJ-ncxAOD8
The perspective of the right-wing of the essentially unified elite is distilled in (to-be Supreme Court justice) Jerome Powell's "Powell Memorandum": Business needs to use its resources to enhance "indoctrination of the young."
The perspective of the liberal wing of the unified elite is emblematized in the report of the Trilateral Commission: The Crisis of Democracy ("the crisis was 'excess democracy'").
The Trilateral Commission comprised the ideological core of the Carter administration.
Reagan "only" turbocharged the "bitter class war."