Not just justice for Trump, but the nearly complete lack of action against price fixing and gouging from our food industry. Anti-trust should have consumed his office the minute that behavior reared its head. There are a lot of breakups that need to happen. And the fact that Merrick took no action, and that Biden didn't force his hand or replace him? Both of them share the blame for this. And it's still going on, and is a point of serious pain for the middle class and poor.
@@tomheringerBiden should have fired Garland when he saw that Garland wasn’t going after Trump. Biden’s inaction didn’t help. History tells the story of what happens, and, sure enough, it did. Biden HAD to see this coming.
Well, I’m a born American and I’m disgusted. I expect this Orange Dung to kill me in his upcoming four years. I do not expect to live through it. Now, that’s disgusting.
Things I learned: 1) If you have enough money you are definitely above the law. 2) Corporate media 🚮 3) Toxic masculinity aka machismo is ascendant. 4) Ignorant people elect ignorant leaders. Thanks for your thoughts John. Have a great weekend.
_Ignorant people elect ignorant leaders._ You're sorely mistaken to think trump and his propaganda department are ignorant. On the contrary, they delivered a master-class in how to bamboozle a population of millions, using techniques that would have made Joseph Goebbels blush.
Trump voters think: "I hate Trump. If you just nominated any white Anglo Saxon dude, we'll vote for him. You nominate a black woman and that's stretching it. I will vote for Trump even if I don't like him".
Why didn’t Biden get rid of Garland when he wasn’t getting things done quickly. 😮l’m disgusted what’s gone on with the DOJ and election. Thanks for your channel!
@@mjvicc1952 why the heck didnt biden replace him???? I rem glenn krishner counting the days off and being mad about garland not acting on anything in 2021
I think it was a bad move having him as Attorney General. Obama wanted him to be on the Supreme Court. Remember Biden is still the sitting President with immunity. Let's hope he is doing something.
This was the fastest election i have watched something feels off.. I can't wrap my head around the idea of another four years of his face,voice and hateful ugly words that spew from his mouth..
I agree. I’m reluctant to go down the Conspiracy Theory Road like Trump’s supporters did in 2020, but something seems way off with the speed of the results, along with the ‘Blue Wall’ states all going Red.
President Biden should pardon his son. His son is rehabilitated. You think Trump won't pardon hundreds of people? Biden deserves to retire with his family. He's seen enough family tragedy.
This is why people don’t take seriously all the hand wringing during the first trump administration. People made a big deal about the hypothetical idea of Trump pardoning his family. But now some of those same people advocate Biden does this exact thing. Hypocritical.
@@MrJojowasaman the case isn’t poor and he already accepted a plea deal. A judge entered his plea deal. His guilt has been adjudicated. He is awaiting sentencing.
We will soon see how many "Liberal Trump Haters" can survive, and be allowed to continue being the opposition. Trump has vowed to come after any and all media libs...I think he will do just that!
I'm Hispanic. I voted for Harris. I am a data scientist. I don't agree with the comments you're presenting about the election. - There's absolutely no way that the "closest election" was called in the first 30 minutes of the results. - There's absolutely no way that someone who is the most divisive figure in politics, someone who's losing more than 5% of his votes, lost only 1 M vs last election, vs 15 M of the democratic candidate. The latter was the biggest electoral movement since Obama's '08, even bigger than Clinton's '16. - He won counties in CA that the last person to win those was Reagan. CALIFORNIA. If you'd tell me he won in FL - with the gerrymandering that there's here I'd understand - but CA... come on, we're not that naive. Garbage in, garbage out as you said. I have not checked the data on the election, as states are still counting... but you don't have to be a mathematical genius to understand that there's something odd with the numbers. It's not the Hispanics, men, jews, Italians, Puerto Ricans. It might be Russians. It might be a particularly odd and alleged illegal South African. We're right now, all very confused, as not even MAGAts are celebrating. This is not the problem of the Democratic party either, but the problem lies on the fact that Dems always rely on Bonafide ideas - thinking the other side would be as legal and truthful as they are - while the other party would do ANYTHING to win an election. They've done it in 2000 (Bush v Gore), they had very odd and lucky breaks during the 2016 election, and now they were losing 2/3 with Harris on the possibility of a landslide but scored a trifecta winning by +5 M votes.... We need to move, because they're eating our lunch. We can't afford to be robbed like we got robbed with Gore, and certainly, we can't afford 4 years of this joker.
Question…can other data scientists band together to help us understand how/why what happened happened?? I think many of us were feeling the same as racers were called within minutes of the polls closing… How is that possible?
My agreement with you cannot be corroborated with what happens in Indiana. But, I do agree that each party 'plays' with different rules. And, it's beyond me to explain how intelligent people could've voted for trumph.
Oh, how I wish you had been our Attorney General. Shame on Mitch McConnell. He placed self interest above his country, Nancy Pelosi needs to shut up & quit disparaging President Biden. I am still upset @ how they treated him.
Have you ever seen an old man cry ?He was a decorated soldier for he was in the Korean War, (Police Action), as the government labeled it. He was a medic. A very close relative , almost 95 yrs. young. He sobbed for hours after the election results. He said “ I don’t think I have ever felt so helpless” Namaste.
@ Hi Patrick, I am sorry for the loss of your Father. He will be in your heart and memories , forever and a day. When they hit the age of 95, we begin to think they are invincible! They fought for our freedom. I just wish people were more appreciative of their sacrifices. Namaste.💜 🇺🇸🇻🇮🇺🇸💜
I feel hope when I listen to you Mr. Flannery. Having served my country for 35 years, I feel this loss all the more profoundly. I'm looking for ways to turn my hurt into action, in a more positive manner, and regain my hope that Democracy and our Republic will prevail in the end.
I’d suggest two books by Timothy Snyder who is the expert on Eastern European Autocracies and how they fall. The first. “On Tyranny: Twenty Lessons From The Twentieth Century”. The second. “On Freedom” which is an exploration of what freedom looks like. He starts in Ukraine and the De-occupation of the Donetsk Region.
It's never just "locker room talk" with these people. They mean the ugliness they spew. We need to stay in the fight. Do the job assigned....Mr. Smith. Thanks for your clear sighted thoughts and strength of conviction, Mr. Flannery. I appreciate you when you get your Irish up. You must be a sight to behold in court. Hope you have a pleasant weekend, and your pig is recovering well. Thanks for being there with and for us.
Greetings to the Dirt Road Gang , Thanks John for your great Commentary.. Yesterday The Fed chair said No he won't resign if DT tries to push him out he's not leaving..Also so many Democrat Governors are holding there ground there standing firm, Walz gave a great speech...💙 God Bless 🕊️
I really don’t understand why democrats are blaming each other. Makes us weak. We need to bond together to protect what we can. This is a crisis and we need to resist the Christian nationalist agenda. We have great minds on our side, let’s prepare to defend democracy. Thanks so much for your knowledge, experience, and strength. We need leaders like you right now more than ever. Many blessings to you ✨✌️
Democrats do need blame because I see crazy magas threatening people, Project 2025 being developed and now likely implemented, judges going rogue, etc., while Democrats are being nice and always taking the high road and letting these things happen. Where are the moles? These things aren’t secret. Why weren’t all these things caught and planned to work against by the Dems? This is a war and just like with Palestine, only one side is really playing. We cannot be on defense anymore and let our country be destroyed and taken backward hundreds of years in every way.
We Democrats can discuss , argue and disagree openly with one another without losing sight of our goal of all inclusiveness... Republicans, under the leadership of the Fascist Trump, cannot express an opinion that differs from Trumps. If they do, they are out of the Party... It sounds like we're blaming each other but in the end the self analysis will be valuable. The Democrat use of self evaluation is a strength, NOT a weakness !!
Mr. Flannery, as an elderly female I want to thank you for saying the quiet part out loud in regards to Pelosi. She should have retired long ago. I would have much preferred to have lost this election with Biden than Harris. It astounded me no one factored in the fact we had a highly qualified white woman, Clinton, loose the election in 2016. I'm not sure what made Dems think a black woman would win less than a decade later, but I did support and vote for her. Too many Dems live in bubbles and echo chambers. It has been our downfall.
Trump voters think: "I hate Trump. If you just nominated any white Anglo Saxon dude, we'll vote for him. You nominate a black woman and that's stretching it. I will vote for Trump even if I don't like him".
Pelosi represents dark money and corporate lobbyists- and that is why we are here. Pelosi is corrupt - there is an interview where she was asked about politicians and insider trading and should it be made illegal- and because she benefited from insider trading and made a lot of money from this - she replied that she didn’t think there was anything wrong with it. She threw everything she could at Biden to step down because her donors told her to. She is corrupt and one of the reasons that the US is where it is now. She’s as unforgivable as garland.
@JavierBonillaC Agreed. Unfortunately misogyny and racism are alive and running rampant in our country if you only take off your blinders and pay attention. It's a sad state of affairs.
M .Flannery you are truly brilliant. I wish the entire nation was listening to your weekly talks. We as a nation of fairness , laws and human rights are a risk.
John, you so truthfully and calmly outlined the essentials of this moment in our history. This is one of your most sanguine reflections, almost a work of art. Thank you and know that your efforts on this platform you have created have enormous import for us all. Keep up the fight, in the way that you bring it, with clarity, compassion, dignity and honesty.
Four years ago I commented in the NYTimes that I thought Garland would be a weak and poor choice for AG for exactly the same reasons that would make him a fair SC Justice, expecting that he would dither and equivocate, and I was completely right. Looking back, I now feel that I failed to follow through. Should I have badgered lawmakers with my concerns? An anonymous Joe writing more letters? Somehow I just don't feel like my voice would be heard in our Citizens United Congress if I'm not a celebrity and/or can't make a five or six figure contribution to campaign coffers. So here we are. God help us.
Thank you Professor Flannery, let us remember her smile and joy, thus, we can continue her message, in the darkness of the night look up and see the stars, I miss her, Madame Harris is my President, as she was thrown to the lion's den, she fought all the way, and she taught us how. Continue...it's not over
Kamala was a hero going into a fight against the Trump ministry of injustice. Knocking her or Joe is just plain wrong. Even in defeat we can’t figure out who the bad guys are. Self-inflicted wounds.
I totally agree that Jack Smith *should* go forward with the cases he's handling! Had those who were involved in the Nixon case, and the Agnew case esp, folded we would have never known the extent of their treachery.
I am heartbroken and each day my saddness deepens. I feel segments of our society truly do not believe in democracy for all. The Cubans in Florida (support Repulicans) fled a community dictatorship; the Arab Am in Michigan who voted for Trump forget that Trump will give away their homeland to Netanyahu; the Jewish vote (esp. in Dade Miami and NY) went to Trump because they want Netanyahu to continue the bombing even after the Madison Sq. Rally! I can't read the news, but just the headlines, "Jesse Waters gleeful about deportation of migrants to begin"! The inhumanity appals me and I need to listen again to Carl Sagan, "The Blue Dot" over and over again.
I agree John, the court case against trump should not be shut down. We fight. As a non- practicing Catholic I was shocked that a large number of Catholics, especially women, voted for Trump and helped him win this election. To vote for a felon and con man who overturned a womens right to chose? I have lost all respect for Nancy Pelosi and the majority of the voting public who knows who trump is but voted for him anyways.
@@theburnhams2925Not so. RCs do exercise choice no matter what the Church says. they pretty much follow the public breakdown according to the Pew Research Center. So it is surprising that they would discriminate against others who disagree about choice. Voting for choice to acknowledge another’s beliefs is being a good citizen. It’s also a strange argument to cite what RCs do, or should do, when the Church doesn’t follow its own teaching when it comes to the celibacy of its priests and refraining from predatory behavior toward minors. The Church discriminates against women. Also gays - ironically. At the least this behavior affects the authority of the church. It’s why I’m not a Catholic - among other reasons. It’s why membership in the church is decreasing.
Catholics are bigoted towards gay people and women. Women can’t be in leadership positions in the Catholic Church due to their bigoted dogma. Read the Bible and recognize it subordinates women to men. And commands the killing of men who have sex with other men.
agreed. IMO, all concerned Democrats should be calling, emailing and/or writing their dem reps or senators asking for an investigation/ recount of the results. don't waste your time calling on a repuke to do anything about it !!!!!!!!!!!!!
You're spot on John! Misinformation and ignorance won the campaign. You can't talk to the maggots. They only hear what they want to hear. Thanks for your courage and strength. Have a great weekend. 😅
You are kinder than me. I don’t know if I’ll last this new Trump presidency. I’m disillusioned, and dispirited. At present I’m more than willing to join the opposition, if it ever comes to be. I’m an older woman who never asked for help. I’m not rich, but so far a have a comfortable life. Just I don’t want to live this way. This is not the America I thought it was. HELP.
I agree about Pelosi. I am so disappointed in her. She is essentially using republican talking points. Thank you so much, John. Your talks are healing.
Thank you John. We need your voice now more than ever. I agree totally about Jack Smith closing shop and Merritt Garland waiting so long to start the process in the beginning.
Many thanks, John. I am with you on keeping the case(s) against Trump going. Your clear headed advice on going forward and committment to keeping our democratic principles in operation are greatly appreciated.
I blame 2: Garland and Biden for not firing him. I will never forgive Biden for that and I dont apologize. The only 3 speaking out, Newsom, Pritzker, Shapiro. I believe they will start a Blue State collation but who else will join?
@@capbubba Bob Ferguson has done an incredible job as Attorney General -- I know as Governor he will defend Washington with the same passion and determination.
I'm not sure how much the distinction of "blue" states will matter. Federal supremacy will override any state-level protections they might try to put in place, and the Heritage Foundation-packed courts will certainly not come to our rescue. While I appreciate and applaud the effort, it seems more likely that we will be one nation, under Trump, and his will alone will be done.... "whether we like it or not."
Hi John, so many spot on topics. There are good, great people of all color & from all over the world including Mexico. John when I was younger in this beautiful country of ours I was down on my luck just out of the Army & I decided to hop freight trains all over the western half of USA as I might of mentioned. Once I was on a freight car called a gondola. Thats like a boxcar cut in half & the top half removed. It was full of huge slabs of inch and 3/4 thick steel. But you could stand or walk at the back of the gondola. It was a freezing night & there i was with nothing but Mexican immigrants on the train with me. I don’t speak Spanish just a very little so they knew I was American. I gave them some food I had & they could of easily robbed me & tossed me off the fast moving train but I crawled into my army sleeping bag cause it was freezing. Alls they had was polyester shirts. I was little worried but more tired & passed out. When I woke up in morning it was still cold I got out of my warm sleeping bag & there they were all sort of staring at me. I was like omg how did they survive. But I was safe. I’ve been listening to a Mark B. who is a economist. He talks about how the Czar of Russia, (Putin), how there economy is going to collapse because they are going against Adam Smith. Not only will it collapse he says but there would be disastrous things for the globe. Putin recently said his country’s economy is gone awry. Someone said Americans chose hate over love. Just got off the phone with my 95 year old Auntie. John she says Trump is no good. 😃 she’s right, we really didn’t talk much about him because she said she gets upset. Stay healthy John, you and your Holly! 👍🏽
@ Thank you. I always thought during the election time, that Trump doesn’t mean what he says but then he would come out with outlandish stuff that would only have me shaking my head. It is the Steven Millers & if he pardons the j6 people that would be like letting the Gestapo out, my feelings. John’s says democrats don’t have spines but now the 17 governors are getting together to put millions of dollars for court fights, and Joe Biden is trying to confirm more federal judges. If nothing else Trump sure taught me a lot about politics more than I ever imagined. Michael Popok is spot on about law and what is happening as well. God Bless.
After speaking with a friend born and raised in Germany, now a naturalized American citizen, I have some small comforts. Germany was in a very different place than we are today. I hadn't known that Germany is actually a younger country than USA. The various principalities were barely cohesive as a country, the poverty was abject, as he put it "the laws and structures were not established yet", also post-WWI they were ripe for a shift back to a 'monarchy' which was still very fresh in their minds. I do hope he is correct. People are hurting, but are there enough that are holding or willing to see it improve to keep the fight up? Every crack in our foundational systems has been exposed by this pariah... Might we have a chance to patch those up if we get through this period? Let us all hope so.
See Brian Tyler Cohen and Congressman Jamie Raskin's new series CLASS on The Constitution...and its influence on our lives and the longevity of democracy in the US and around the world. The Constitution is a living body of work and it lives through us and thus it behooves us all to learn and understand it and how we can apply it in our daily lives. Worthy of your time and effort... Very grateful for each of you lawyers who are contributing to our ongoing education in understanding the Law at the layman's level. The law on the level in plain sight requires best use of all the tools in the tool box at our disposal and the national workshops throughout our nation. Thank you John for your honest sincere contribution to this evolving experience of public discourse. It's the Principle of the thing! Not just the preaching but the practice of universal freedoms which are dependent solely on democracies all around the world. Thank you.
Christianity Catholicism fosters the idea women should be subservient. I think men folded and find this hierarchy appealing. Biden and Dems need to demand and litigate for a recount.
I hope Jack doesn’t fold up. I don’t know him. He might be in a pressure cooker. He could have gotten the case in Florida done in 2 months. Garland is either weak like he portrays or protecting people he agrees with. I can’t help feeling bad for Hunter. He was a political pawn and Biden family has truly gone through the fire. I am praying for them. Prayer has centered me the past few months. I didn’t like the fear campaign that we did. Trying to copy Trumps play book got annoying after 3 weeks of her rallies. I am poor and can think ahead but others only see their plight at the moment. I am one paycheck away from homelessness. 70 and have seen 40 or more years of Reagan onmics. My kids have never gotten to see the good carefree life i had. Democrats have gone along to get along forever. Thank you for your analysis. It brings up the past and how we got here to my mind. As I always finished off in the 1970’s Peace everyone and stay being the opposition. Be kind to those that are vulnerable. The big breath they fought for is becoming shallow.
I wonder if Jack Smith is experiencing significant death threats for himself and his family. I think I read awhile back that he sold his house and moved.
No. We can't do that. A pardon suggests that we agree that there has been some wrongdoing. Holding Trump accountable is not wrong doing we have to remember that we're the good guys and we play by the rules
When one is pardoned, one must consent to the fact that they did something wrong. I think his son is one person who should be pardoned. I’m sure there are others.
When I suddenly realized, recently, that we live in a world where remarkably unprincipled and erroneously influential people are not held to any specific standards, nor are they excluded from any involvement in the governing of a nation... *that* was an absolute 2-day shock. At first, I had to question my own naivety on the matters; but then I remembered what I actually witnessed, what I had actually seen take place. I want to thank you, for being a voice of clarity and sound reason; I am truly happy your webpage came to my attention, and we are fortunate to have someone such as you in our midst. Please continue.
My UK friends say, "you guys are stupid", and I have to agree. I am so sick of the ability to lie! And foreign influence being allowed to work us over. Why are outside rich billionaires allowed to play Monopoly with us? Fox, Musk Russia etc. Another technical speak lawyers use it for the say is, "right to work", they call it, "at will employment", the other sounds better in the public eye and it means the company has the right to fire you for anything they want.
Thank you, John. Truly informative and insightful discussion. I have said it before, and will say it again, your intelligence and wisdom is unmatched! The Dirt Road Gang is blessed to have you 🙏💙
Politics and appearance of same played a role in Garland not getting off his ass and prosecuting Trump for Jan 6/21! Appreciate your breakdown today, John!
I’m in Australia. I’ve spent a lifetime supporting human rights and social justice. This result is a global catastrophe. America needs a proper education system and some serious election management reform. The rise of toxic masculinity is destructive and terrifying. My life’s work is going up in smoke. I’m 75 and done.
From Florida USA and have been espousing for Years that education is critical. My friend describes what our education system has “achieved” is Terminal Stupidity 😢😢😢 I am only 70 and I am not entirely done. I have sons and 3 granddaughters to protect 👍
Oh wow John! Thank you for validating my thoughts and saying everything that I've been ranting about. Everything you said here is spot on!! I'm a retired attorney and can't accept that a billionaire criminal with (basically) an entire law firm representing him gets to effectively abuse the legal system repeatedly and actually cow some of the judges. It's outrageous. I mean, WHERE was his probation officer when he was repeatedly violating the terms of his bond release??? Not one word was said nor any accountability. Well, here is something I've been thinking.....yes, I can still dream even if it's impossible or a bridge too far...... I'd like Joe Biden to step down now and appoint Kamala as president of the United States. First, she'll pardon Hunter Biden. Then, pursuant to Article 14 §3, Kamala should announce that Trump is a national security risk, that because he fomented the insurrection and participated in it in several ways, she is not going forward with swearing him into office. She'll state that he's unfit for duty. Then, with the broad presidential powers given by SCOTUS, she's going forward as the president of the United States. Then, let them sue their lying asses off right up to SCOTUS. Then, SCOTUS will either have to make a decision about the issue of Article 14 §3 once and for all, or punt. Say nothing. But it will at least be taking the fight for the betterment of the national security and citizens right to the criminal activity of trump and his minions. I think there's a strong argument for making a stand like this. Plus, it will show the country and the world that she's got power, fire, and can play hardball when necessary. Nobody will mess with her after a successful outcome. Yes, I am fully aware of how some of the MAGA cult members will respond, much less the orange Mussolini himself. But to SAVE democracy, we've got to fight like hell. We can't be milquetoasts, we've got to take bold decisive actions and THIS is the time that it's warranted. We've got to play 3-dimensional chess here! I'm also aware that Joe Biden wouldn't think like this, but being a "surrender" party won't save our country! Maybe I'm wrong, but I think the Constitution mandates that we TRY !! If some States wanted trump removed from the ballot, then surely there's strong support for taking action like this. I'd love your thoughts on this, should you be inclined to opine on these procedures. Thank you again for a great video 🙏💕💙🇺🇸💙
I totally agree with you.. very well put. It is irresponsible to hand power to Trump and co. And how shocking that the election map turned red so quickly..I suspect foul play. I put nothing past the MAGA crowd. Thank you for this.
These are the most nuanced and perceptive observations and conclusions I’ve heard so far. Unfortunately, most people want simple answers. I hope you will continue to share your insights.
Thank you, John. Best to all the DRG. It’s challenging to keep the faith these days, and to continue putting one foot in front of the other. This is why smart people say, “democracy is fragile”, “democracy is not free”. We will keep moving forward along with folks like the DRG, John and so many talented, compassionate, competent individuals out there who are also putting one foot in front of the other for democracy and the common good. We’re going to be okay and we’re (still) not going back. Thanks for the sit and talk, John. 💞Have a good weekend everyone! 💙🇺🇸💙
I do blame Merrick Garland . I think what Pelosi did to Biden was despicable. It could have been done quietly . George Clooney was the worse. There were others. If your own Party don’t show trust in Biden are the voters going to trust him? It probably hurt his feelings, embarrassed him after all the hard work he did. I haven’t been able to get over it yet.
Thank you John for the quote from Jefferson about ignorance and freedom, which I take it to mean the 2 cannot co-exist. Scary, but so relevant given the American electorate's overabundance of the former. God help us overcome this morass. We appreciate your daily dedication to making these very informative and thought provoking talks.
Excellent analysis which I will repost from Twitter and listen to again before commenting. One of the many phrases that stands out: “Words are there but not actions.”
Hi John, for those of us already on Social Security and/or Medicare or soon to be on one or both of these programs, with your experience in government and your expectation of Trump to be 'breaking the china', should we reasonably expect to lose these programs or see severe cuts, as part of Project 2025, in his term? I ask for those who need these financial lifelines and possibly have to make difficult choices such as leaving the country. Thank you.
If you are on it, you're safe, from other channels. I was gonna retire soon, think I'm in trouble, hopefully this stress will just take me out and won't have to worry about survival
@@catberts6499Nah. I do understand believe me,but move ahead and do what you need to do to get enrolled. They want us to be fearful,don't give them the satisfaction.
Hi John, thank you for taking the time for our sit and talk. I appreciate your insight and wisdom. If only the democrats would use redirect the energy they have for backbiting and infighting - we would be here at this moment in the first place. If this was somehow inevitable - we would be hunting down the malfeasance in this election and not leave office until the investigation was complete because of the dire threat to the “Republic for which it stands.”
Exactly. And this is why Joe Biden would ironically deserve to be charged with Treason, even if by drumpf. Why? Because he willingly is turning over the country to enemies foreign and domestic
The value of your experience and reasoning is priceless. You are spot on when you suggest our male Democratic leadership simply lack the bone marrow courage to confront evil. They need to do a testicular examination. Thank you for always giving us hope and meaningful guidance. Semper Fi.
The MAGA salute is on the way, count on it. Since they are all followers, don't think it will be anything original. All bullies upon being called out say they were just kidding. Just having a little fun. Thank you, John.
The first Latino people to be deported will be people who are following the legal procedure and have their info on file. The criminals aren't as easily rounded up and would have been deported when caught anyway.
As illustrated by Lawrence O'Donnell in a recent vlog, the USA doesn't have enough law enforcement personnel to round up all the illegals. The idea that this would occur was simply campaign rhetoric.
Wow, John Flannery! Thank you for your views on our present set of circumstances. I'm going to have to listen again to make sure I caught it all. One of the themes I heard was 'lack of courage'. The Jefferson quote is a keeper! "A nation that expects to be ignorant and free expects what never was and never will be". I wrote it down and will pin it to my bulletin board. I am sad, mad, scared, grieving, heartsick, and discouraged. I am grateful for your analysis and for your just having a good talk with us today. You are a touchstone. Thank you!
Very thorough piece of work, John! Totally with you…& yes, regarding Jack Smith: “Keep working until you can’t”. Prematurely pulling the plug is simply a gift to Mango Mussolini. Thanks for your time & insight. And greetings to fellow Dirt Road Gang!
Thank you John. The Democrats lack fighters and as you said , not fighting with words but with actions. Given power you must be willing to use it, as fully as possible. Instead of fighting, the concern is to not offend some voting block or some wealthy donors. Time for a new party or a renewed party with youthful and bold leaders?
Democratic part is once again pinning its hopes on Trump's incompetence and stupidity. And although he doesn't disappoint if that's the main strategy Democratic party's future is bleak.
We don't have to bear that burden of most of what is coming down the pike. We will have to reorganize our own citizens with community efforts to help and support each other. Sometimes you can lead a horse to water, but you can't make them drink it. A lot of legal immigrants voted against their own best interests along with Maga. We need to expand our own media outlets also.
The legal immigrants voting for trump is AMAZING!!! Do they REALLY THINK donnie CARES ABOUT WHETHER OR NOT THEY HAVE PAPERS??? It is the color of your skin that he finds offensive!! Not that you have, or don't have, papers!
Mr. Counselor; great speech. Sorry but I found it hard to keep interested. But man you care. Love you for it. Mr. Counselor. Normal approach to this problem won’t work, in my opinion. We have to face it head on face to face with our lives our fortunes and our sacred honor. We cannot; not stand and fight. Their grip will only get tighter. And the job will be harder, the longer we wait. If we want, what we once had, we are going to have to fight in the most unconventional ways. God help us all.
Thank you John for making sense of a situation that makes no sense. You informative narrative shows us that we can and must continue to protect our democracy and country. The resistance has begun to grow and we will stand up for the rights of our citizens. Please keep up your talks and important information. We need and appreciate them. ❤
I lay most blame on Merrick Garland, denying us truth&justice.And I am heartbroken that so many of my fellow Americans have embraced such evil.
Yes
The Buck stops with Biden. Garland works for Biden.
Not just justice for Trump, but the nearly complete lack of action against price fixing and gouging from our food industry. Anti-trust should have consumed his office the minute that behavior reared its head.
There are a lot of breakups that need to happen. And the fact that Merrick took no action, and that Biden didn't force his hand or replace him?
Both of them share the blame for this. And it's still going on, and is a point of serious pain for the middle class and poor.
@@tomheringerBiden should have fired Garland when he saw that Garland wasn’t going after Trump. Biden’s inaction didn’t help. History tells the story of what happens, and, sure enough, it did. Biden HAD to see this coming.
@@tomheringerBiden has had to remain Independant of the DOJ otherwise the hyenas start to shriek over a whiff of ‘interference’-all very well set up.
From the "Shinning City on the Hill" to the "Steaming Pile of Feces Behind the Dumpster' in one election.
The world is disgusted with America.
Well, I’m a born American and I’m disgusted. I expect this Orange Dung to kill me in his upcoming four years. I do not expect to live through it. Now, that’s disgusting.
It disturbs me, that they had 4 years to stop Trump and now we are all suffering.
4 years?.you think that they will leave?????
@@cathybjornsgaard6501 HELL NO!
@@cathybjornsgaard6501she means the last 4 years since he left office the first time.
Your suffering and your select few,Harris run a lousy campaign I worked the polls in pa, I know
@@cathybjornsgaard6501 really?🎉 your rediculious
Things I learned:
1) If you have enough money you are definitely above the law.
2) Corporate media 🚮
3) Toxic masculinity aka machismo is ascendant.
4) Ignorant people elect ignorant leaders.
Thanks for your thoughts John. Have a great weekend.
_Ignorant people elect ignorant leaders._
You're sorely mistaken to think trump and his propaganda department are ignorant. On the contrary, they delivered a master-class in how to bamboozle a population of millions, using techniques that would have made Joseph Goebbels blush.
Trump voters think: "I hate Trump. If you just nominated any white Anglo Saxon dude, we'll vote for him. You nominate a black woman and that's stretching it. I will vote for Trump even if I don't like him".
Agree. Succinctly said.
What is the responsibility of the respective law societies? Is there any?
The ignorant got played, and we all paid.🌳🍂
And I don't, and will not, have any empathy for the ignorant when they realize their fate.
Thank you John! Attorney General Garland will be remembered as the Enabler-In-Chief for his cowardice.
Hahahahaha 😂
He is the Chamberlain for our time.
Why didn’t Biden get rid of Garland when he wasn’t getting things done quickly. 😮l’m disgusted what’s gone on with the DOJ and election. Thanks for your channel!
@@mjvicc1952 why the heck didnt biden replace him???? I rem glenn krishner counting the days off and being mad about garland not acting on anything in 2021
I think it was a bad move having him as Attorney General. Obama wanted him to be on the Supreme Court. Remember Biden is still the sitting President with immunity. Let's hope he is doing something.
I’m so glad to hear somebody pointing out that Trump won through misinformation and dirty tricks.
Be suspicious about any policy that requires throwing someone else under the bus.
Oh I agree too! No one except his maggots liked Trump! No One!
This was the fastest election i have watched something feels off.. I can't wrap my head around the idea of another four years of his face,voice and hateful ugly words that spew from his mouth..
I'm with you. The timing and the math add up to skullduggery.
And the wipes like Miller and Bannon around him.
I agree
I agree. I’m reluctant to go down the Conspiracy Theory Road like Trump’s supporters did in 2020, but something seems way off with the speed of the results, along with the ‘Blue Wall’ states all going Red.
Agreed
President Biden should pardon his son. His son is rehabilitated. You think Trump won't pardon hundreds of people? Biden deserves to retire with his family. He's seen enough family tragedy.
This is why people don’t take seriously all the hand wringing during the first trump administration. People made a big deal about the hypothetical idea of Trump pardoning his family. But now some of those same people advocate Biden does this exact thing. Hypocritical.
Hunter's case would be a big nothing if he wasn't President Biden's son.
The case against Hunter is poor. He should be pardoned at some appropriate time , such as Christmas Eve.
@@MrJojowasaman the case isn’t poor and he already accepted a plea deal. A judge entered his plea deal. His guilt has been adjudicated. He is awaiting sentencing.
Biden PARDON HUNTER NOW
John, please remain on the stage as long as you are able. Thanks
We will soon see how many "Liberal Trump Haters" can survive, and be allowed to continue being the opposition. Trump has vowed to come after any and all media libs...I think he will do just that!
I’m with you very grateful to John’s commentary.
Thank you for your sanity but I must say that we should never have a rapist and felon for a President, NEVER!
January 20th, isn't here YET. Uncle JOE is STILL😇 President.
@@Bluesbearry I hope he’s busy saving the country:-)
I'm Hispanic. I voted for Harris. I am a data scientist. I don't agree with the comments you're presenting about the election.
- There's absolutely no way that the "closest election" was called in the first 30 minutes of the results.
- There's absolutely no way that someone who is the most divisive figure in politics, someone who's losing more than 5% of his votes, lost only 1 M vs last election, vs 15 M of the democratic candidate. The latter was the biggest electoral movement since Obama's '08, even bigger than Clinton's '16.
- He won counties in CA that the last person to win those was Reagan. CALIFORNIA. If you'd tell me he won in FL - with the gerrymandering that there's here I'd understand - but CA... come on, we're not that naive.
Garbage in, garbage out as you said. I have not checked the data on the election, as states are still counting... but you don't have to be a mathematical genius to understand that there's something odd with the numbers.
It's not the Hispanics, men, jews, Italians, Puerto Ricans.
It might be Russians. It might be a particularly odd and alleged illegal South African. We're right now, all very confused, as not even MAGAts are celebrating.
This is not the problem of the Democratic party either, but the problem lies on the fact that Dems always rely on Bonafide ideas - thinking the other side would be as legal and truthful as they are - while the other party would do ANYTHING to win an election.
They've done it in 2000 (Bush v Gore), they had very odd and lucky breaks during the 2016 election, and now they were losing 2/3 with Harris on the possibility of a landslide but scored a trifecta winning by +5 M votes....
We need to move, because they're eating our lunch. We can't afford to be robbed like we got robbed with Gore, and certainly, we can't afford 4 years of this joker.
Question…can other data scientists band together to help us understand how/why what happened happened?? I think many of us were feeling the same as racers were called within minutes of the polls closing… How is that possible?
Agreed!!
Let me help; You lost 15 million votes, because there were 15 million bogus votes in 2020 & we stopped the steal this time.
My agreement with you cannot be corroborated with what happens in Indiana. But, I do agree that each party 'plays' with different rules. And, it's beyond me to explain how intelligent people could've voted for trumph.
Same here, read my post above 🙃
Oh, how I wish you had been our Attorney General. Shame on Mitch McConnell. He placed self interest above his country, Nancy Pelosi needs to shut up & quit disparaging President Biden. I am still upset @ how they treated him.
Talk about Mitch McConnell this day and hell is waiting
I'm a married lesbian and we're both here for the Resistance to win our democracy back for our country ❤. Count us in!
Fire Garland now and replace him with an AG whi will tell Smith to continue to prosecute until Trump fires him.
Timothy Snyder tells us not to comply in advance. If the DOJ chooses such, it’s disgraceful.
Have you ever seen an old man cry ?He was a decorated soldier for
he was in the Korean War, (Police Action), as the government labeled it.
He was a medic. A very close relative , almost 95 yrs. young.
He sobbed for hours after the election results. He said “ I don’t think I have ever felt so helpless”
Namaste.
My dad, a WWII vet, passed 2 years ago at age 95. I miss him terribly but am glad he didn’t live to see the end of democracy. He would be devastated.
@ Hi Patrick, I am sorry for the loss of your Father. He will be in your heart and memories , forever and a day.
When they hit the age of 95, we begin to think they are invincible! They fought for our freedom.
I just wish people were more appreciative of their sacrifices. Namaste.💜 🇺🇸🇻🇮🇺🇸💜
sending love to you, and him xoxox
@ Thank you Mary. He is having a good day today. It’s Veterans Day and I made him a cake.
It’s the little things that help. 💜💥🇺🇸💜
Thank you Att. Flannery for being brave and intelligent!
I feel hope when I listen to you Mr. Flannery. Having served my country for 35 years, I feel this loss all the more profoundly. I'm looking for ways to turn my hurt into action, in a more positive manner, and regain my hope that Democracy and our Republic will prevail in the end.
I’d suggest two books by Timothy Snyder who is the expert on Eastern European Autocracies and how they fall. The first. “On Tyranny: Twenty Lessons From The Twentieth Century”. The second. “On Freedom” which is an exploration of what freedom looks like. He starts in Ukraine and the De-occupation of the Donetsk Region.
@timhuffmaster3588 Thank you. Great suggestions I’ll definitely explore.
I am with you!bravo!
Me too!
It's never just "locker room talk" with these people. They mean the ugliness they spew. We need to stay in the fight. Do the job assigned....Mr. Smith. Thanks for your clear sighted thoughts and strength of conviction, Mr. Flannery. I appreciate you when you get your Irish up. You must be a sight to behold in court. Hope you have a pleasant weekend, and your pig is recovering well. Thanks for being there with and for us.
Orwell warned us seventy-five years ago.
Outstanding!! John is a "warrior," something the democratic party is sorely missing.
Thank you. We need voices like yours.
Lmfao 🤣
I am still in shock I never will watch psycho on media: only will listen to those with integrity.Thank you John ❤️❤️💙
Greetings to the Dirt Road Gang , Thanks John for your great Commentary.. Yesterday The Fed chair said No he won't resign if DT tries to push him out he's not leaving..Also so many Democrat Governors are holding there ground there standing firm, Walz gave a great speech...💙 God Bless 🕊️
I think they will fold as they are threatened by MAGA
Thanks John for the great knowledge of explaining things, as always enjoy you talks,
Subordination is oppression.
Freedom doesn't exist where there is oppression. 🗽
From one legal mind to another, please stay on the public stage Counselor, we need you. 💙👊✊
I really don’t understand why democrats are blaming each other. Makes us weak. We need to bond together to protect what we can. This is a crisis and we need to resist the Christian nationalist agenda. We have great minds on our side, let’s prepare to defend democracy. Thanks so much for your knowledge, experience, and strength. We need leaders like you right now more than ever. Many blessings to you ✨✌️
Democrats do need blame because I see crazy magas threatening people, Project 2025 being developed and now likely implemented, judges going rogue, etc., while Democrats are being nice and always taking the high road and letting these things happen. Where are the moles? These things aren’t secret. Why weren’t all these things caught and planned to work against by the Dems? This is a war and just like with Palestine, only one side is really playing. We cannot be on defense anymore and let our country be destroyed and taken backward hundreds of years in every way.
An election isn’t a crisis. Wait for one to declare one.
We Democrats can discuss , argue and disagree openly with one another without losing sight of our goal of all inclusiveness... Republicans, under the leadership of the Fascist Trump, cannot express an opinion that differs from Trumps. If they do, they are out of the Party... It sounds like we're blaming each other but in the end the self analysis will be valuable. The Democrat use of self evaluation is a strength, NOT a weakness !!
Mr. Flannery, as an elderly female I want to thank you for saying the quiet part out loud in regards to Pelosi. She should have retired long ago. I would have much preferred to have lost this election with Biden than Harris. It astounded me no one factored in the fact we had a highly qualified white woman, Clinton, loose the election in 2016. I'm not sure what made Dems think a black woman would win less than a decade later, but I did support and vote for her. Too many Dems live in bubbles and echo chambers. It has been our downfall.
You lifted the words right off my keyboard. Thanks for saving me the time!
Trump voters think: "I hate Trump. If you just nominated any white Anglo Saxon dude, we'll vote for him. You nominate a black woman and that's stretching it. I will vote for Trump even if I don't like him".
Pelosi represents dark money and corporate lobbyists- and that is why we are here. Pelosi is corrupt - there is an interview where she was asked about politicians and insider trading and should it be made illegal- and because she benefited from insider trading and made a lot of money from this - she replied that she didn’t think there was anything wrong with it. She threw everything she could at Biden to step down because her donors told her to. She is corrupt and one of the reasons that the US is where it is now. She’s as unforgivable as garland.
@JavierBonillaC Agreed. Unfortunately misogyny and racism are alive and running rampant in our country if you only take off your blinders and pay attention. It's a sad state of affairs.
Obama too.
M .Flannery you are truly brilliant. I wish the entire nation was listening to your weekly talks. We as a nation of fairness , laws and human rights are a risk.
John, you so truthfully and calmly outlined the essentials of this moment in our history. This is one of your most sanguine reflections, almost a work of art. Thank you and know that your efforts on this platform you have created have enormous import for us all. Keep up the fight, in the way that you bring it, with clarity, compassion, dignity and honesty.
Four years ago I commented in the NYTimes that I thought Garland would be a weak and poor choice for AG for exactly the same reasons that would make him a fair SC Justice, expecting that he would dither and equivocate, and I was completely right. Looking back, I now feel that I failed to follow through. Should I have badgered lawmakers with my concerns? An anonymous Joe writing more letters? Somehow I just don't feel like my voice would be heard in our Citizens United Congress if I'm not a celebrity and/or can't make a five or six figure contribution to campaign coffers.
So here we are. God help us.
Thank you Professor Flannery, let us remember her smile and joy, thus, we can continue her message, in the darkness of the night look up and see the stars, I miss her, Madame Harris is my President, as she was thrown to the lion's den, she fought all the way, and she taught us how. Continue...it's not over
Kamala was a hero going into a fight against the Trump ministry of injustice. Knocking her or Joe is just plain wrong. Even in defeat we can’t figure out who the bad guys are. Self-inflicted wounds.
I totally agree that Jack Smith *should* go forward with the cases he's handling! Had those who were involved in the Nixon case, and the Agnew case esp, folded we would have never known the extent of their treachery.
Jack Smith is going to prison.
I am heartbroken and each day my saddness deepens. I feel segments of our society truly do not believe in democracy for all. The Cubans in Florida (support Repulicans) fled a community dictatorship; the Arab Am in Michigan who voted for Trump forget that Trump will give away their homeland to Netanyahu; the Jewish vote (esp. in Dade Miami and NY) went to Trump because they want Netanyahu to continue the bombing even after the Madison Sq. Rally! I can't read the news, but just the headlines, "Jesse Waters gleeful about deportation of migrants to begin"! The inhumanity appals me and I need to listen again to Carl Sagan, "The Blue Dot" over and over again.
yes
Great choice Mary - to listen to Sagan - on almost any subject.
I agree John, the court case against trump should not be shut down. We fight. As a non- practicing Catholic I was shocked that a large number of Catholics, especially women, voted for Trump and helped him win this election. To vote for a felon and con man who overturned a womens right to chose? I have lost all respect for Nancy Pelosi and the majority of the voting public who knows who trump is but voted for him anyways.
Sorry Pat, R.C.'s ain't "into" free choice....read some history....by anyone....of any period of time, you'll see.
While you're at it. Take a look at whose on the Supreme Court, and then find out how they got there. Opus dei.
@@theburnhams2925Not so. RCs do exercise choice no matter what the Church says. they pretty much follow the public breakdown according to the Pew Research Center. So it is surprising that they would discriminate against others who disagree about choice. Voting for choice to acknowledge another’s beliefs is being a good citizen. It’s also a strange argument to cite what RCs do, or should do, when the Church doesn’t follow its own teaching when it comes to the celibacy of its priests and refraining from predatory behavior toward minors. The Church discriminates against women. Also gays - ironically. At the least this behavior affects the authority of the church. It’s why I’m not a Catholic - among other reasons. It’s why membership in the church is decreasing.
this may prove that God doesn’t exist at all?
Catholics are bigoted towards gay people and women. Women can’t be in leadership positions in the Catholic Church due to their bigoted dogma. Read the Bible and recognize it subordinates women to men. And commands the killing of men who have sex with other men.
It is advisable to demand a vote count and a full investigation of the general elections.
Let’s find the truth!
I believe Elon, and Putin had much to do with this.
I think it will happen. They are keeping it under the radar.
agreed. IMO, all concerned Democrats should be calling, emailing and/or writing their dem reps or senators asking for an investigation/ recount of the results. don't waste your time calling on a repuke to do anything about it !!!!!!!!!!!!!
@@christinem894 i sure hope you're right
You're spot on John! Misinformation and ignorance won the campaign. You can't talk to the maggots. They only hear what they want to hear. Thanks for your courage and strength. Have a great weekend. 😅
Sinclair media pumped dumb directly into people’s homes too.
Yes, unfortunately, massive disinformation is highly effective.
Another leftist whose out of touch with reality lol. The last 4 years have been nothing positive. There's a reason why even the blue wall failed lol
You are kinder than me.
I don’t know if I’ll last this new Trump presidency. I’m disillusioned, and dispirited. At present I’m more than willing to join the opposition, if it ever comes to be.
I’m an older woman who never asked for help. I’m not rich, but so far a have a comfortable life. Just I don’t want to live this way. This is not the America I thought it was. HELP.
Jdvance will become President soon.
John, I wish you would contact Jack Smith personally. Give him your view and why he should not walk away.
Thanks for your service in sorting out these complex issues.
I agree about Pelosi. I am so disappointed in her. She is essentially using republican talking points.
Thank you so much, John. Your talks are healing.
Because Pelosi is a corporate democrat. I thought she retired completely.
Thank you John. We need your voice now more than ever. I agree totally about Jack Smith closing shop and Merritt Garland waiting so long to start the process in the beginning.
Many thanks, John. I am with you on keeping the case(s) against Trump going. Your clear headed advice on going forward and committment to keeping our democratic principles in operation are greatly appreciated.
Thank you John. Your voice alone is reassuring. Very grateful for your insight
I blame 2: Garland and Biden for not firing him. I will never forgive Biden for that and I dont apologize.
The only 3 speaking out, Newsom, Pritzker, Shapiro. I believe they will start a Blue State collation but who else will join?
Washington added Democrats in the state and voted for Bob Ferguson as Governor. I’m sure he will be in the coalition 💙💙💙
Pretty sure my blue state gov, Gov Polis, from the great state of Colorado, will join. 👊💙
@@capbubba Bob Ferguson has done an incredible job as Attorney General -- I know as Governor he will defend Washington with the same passion and determination.
I'm not sure how much the distinction of "blue" states will matter. Federal supremacy will override any state-level protections they might try to put in place, and the Heritage Foundation-packed courts will certainly not come to our rescue.
While I appreciate and applaud the effort, it seems more likely that we will be one nation, under Trump, and his will alone will be done....
"whether we like it or not."
@@Piperatthegate just look how Texas and Florida behaved together towards the federal government during the last 31/2 years . Play their game 🤔
Your sanity is appreciated!
John, you have a new subscriber from Germany. Thank you for your decent comments on MAGA and how to deal with upcoming fascist movements in America.
John is the best💫
Welcome to our running commentary. We are glad to have new people.
So glad you are doing these videos. Thank you.
Hi John, so many spot on topics. There are good, great people of all color & from all over the world including Mexico. John when I was younger in this beautiful country of ours I was down on my luck just out of the Army & I decided to hop freight trains all over the western half of USA as I might of mentioned. Once I was on a freight car called a gondola. Thats like a boxcar cut in half & the top half removed. It was full of huge slabs of inch and 3/4 thick steel. But you could stand or walk at the back of the gondola. It was a freezing night & there i was with nothing but Mexican immigrants on the train with me. I don’t speak Spanish just a very little so they knew I was American. I gave them some food I had & they could of easily robbed me & tossed me off the fast moving train but I crawled into my army sleeping bag cause it was freezing. Alls they had was polyester shirts. I was little worried but more tired & passed out. When I woke up in morning it was still cold I got out of my warm sleeping bag & there they were all sort of staring at me. I was like omg how did they survive. But I was safe.
I’ve been listening to a Mark B. who is a economist. He talks about how the Czar of Russia, (Putin), how there economy is going to collapse because they are going against Adam Smith. Not only will it collapse he says but there would be disastrous things for the globe. Putin recently said his country’s economy is gone awry. Someone said Americans chose hate over love. Just got off the phone with my 95 year old Auntie. John she says Trump is no good. 😃 she’s right, we really didn’t talk much about him because she said she gets upset. Stay healthy John, you and your Holly! 👍🏽
I appreciate you sharing your story of being on the gondola train car and surviving the cold night along with the Mexican immigrants.
@ Thank you. I always thought during the election time, that Trump doesn’t mean what he says but then he would come out with outlandish stuff that would only have me shaking my head. It is the Steven Millers & if he pardons the j6 people that would be like letting the Gestapo out, my feelings.
John’s says democrats don’t have spines but now the 17 governors are getting together to put millions of dollars for court fights, and Joe Biden is trying to confirm more federal judges. If nothing else Trump sure taught me a lot about politics more than I ever imagined. Michael Popok is spot on about law and what is happening as well. God Bless.
After speaking with a friend born and raised in Germany, now a naturalized American citizen, I have some small comforts. Germany was in a very different place than we are today. I hadn't known that Germany is actually a younger country than USA. The various principalities were barely cohesive as a country, the poverty was abject, as he put it "the laws and structures were not established yet", also post-WWI they were ripe for a shift back to a 'monarchy' which was still very fresh in their minds. I do hope he is correct. People are hurting, but are there enough that are holding or willing to see it improve to keep the fight up? Every crack in our foundational systems has been exposed by this pariah... Might we have a chance to patch those up if we get through this period? Let us all hope so.
See Brian Tyler Cohen and Congressman Jamie Raskin's new series CLASS on The Constitution...and its influence on our lives and the longevity of democracy in the US and around the world. The Constitution is a living body of work and it lives through us and thus it behooves us all to learn and understand it and how we can apply it in our daily lives. Worthy of your time and effort... Very grateful for each of you lawyers who are contributing to our ongoing education in understanding the Law at the layman's level. The law on the level in plain sight requires best use of all the tools in the tool box at our disposal and the national workshops throughout our nation. Thank you John for your honest sincere contribution to this evolving experience of public discourse. It's the Principle of the thing! Not just the preaching but the practice of universal freedoms which are dependent solely on democracies all around the world. Thank you.
I've been following that podcast! It's a wonderful podcast ❤
As I said from the beginning, Trump is the master at Gaslighting learned from Roy Cohn.
Christianity Catholicism fosters the idea women should be subservient. I think men folded and find this hierarchy appealing. Biden and Dems need to demand and litigate for a recount.
You are 100% on Catholicism and most religions, but a recount will do no good. Damage was done before counting.
Yes, all that bs in the bible saying woman was born from ribs of male ribcage to be a helpmate. Helpmate ny butt. Laughable. I am a GODESS!!
I hope Jack doesn’t fold up. I don’t know him. He might be in a pressure cooker. He could have gotten the case in Florida done in 2 months. Garland is either weak like he portrays or protecting people he agrees with. I can’t help feeling bad for Hunter. He was a political pawn and Biden family has truly gone through the fire. I am praying for them. Prayer has centered me the past few months. I didn’t like the fear campaign that we did. Trying to copy Trumps play book got annoying after 3 weeks of her rallies. I am poor and can think ahead but others only see their plight at the moment. I am one paycheck away from homelessness. 70 and have seen 40 or more years of Reagan onmics. My kids have never gotten to see the good carefree life i had. Democrats have gone along to get along forever. Thank you for your analysis. It brings up the past and how we got here to my mind. As I always finished off in the 1970’s Peace everyone and stay being the opposition. Be kind to those that are vulnerable. The big breath they fought for is becoming shallow.
they were tested - our team - in the Just US Department - and have been found sorely wanting.
He already said he is winding down the cases. In other words, all cases against Trump will disappear
I wonder if Jack Smith is experiencing significant death threats for himself and his family. I think I read awhile back that he sold his house and moved.
John - Should Biden start issuing Pardons to Clinton, Pelosi, Schiff, Swallwell etc to head off any propped up charges by the next administration?
Yes! And his son. I'm sure Trump will pardon his buddies.
@@terriem3922 with a pardon you accept guilt
No. We can't do that. A pardon suggests that we agree that there has been some wrongdoing. Holding Trump accountable is not wrong doing we have to remember that we're the good guys and we play by the rules
When one is pardoned, one must consent to the fact that they did something wrong. I think his son is one person who should be pardoned. I’m sure there are others.
@@johnflannery2185 appreciate the clarification. Agree100%
When I suddenly realized, recently, that we live in a world where remarkably unprincipled and erroneously influential people are not held to any specific standards, nor are they excluded from any involvement in the governing of a nation... *that* was an absolute 2-day shock.
At first, I had to question my own naivety on the matters; but then I remembered what I actually witnessed, what I had actually seen take place.
I want to thank you, for being a voice of clarity and sound reason; I am truly happy your webpage came to my attention, and we are fortunate to have someone such as you in our midst. Please continue.
Glad you joined our “gang” - the dirt road gang - as for being surprised - that means the Trump con worked - if you didn’t see it coming.
Be not afraid of sudden fear, neither of the desolation of the wicked, when it cometh.
Cringe 🤦🏽♂️
My UK friends say, "you guys are stupid", and I have to agree. I am so sick of the ability to lie! And foreign influence being allowed to work us over. Why are outside rich billionaires allowed to play Monopoly with us? Fox, Musk Russia etc. Another technical speak lawyers use it for the say is, "right to work", they call it, "at will employment", the other sounds better in the public eye and it means the company has the right to fire you for anything they want.
We (British) would say "bless". It's a phrase used for pitying someone in a way that is not complimentary.
Thank you, John. Truly informative and insightful discussion. I have said it before, and will say it again, your intelligence and wisdom is unmatched! The Dirt Road Gang is blessed to have you 🙏💙
Politics and appearance of same played a role in Garland not getting off his ass and prosecuting Trump for Jan 6/21!
Appreciate your breakdown today, John!
HEY JOHN! THANK YOU FOR SHARING. YOU AND HOLLY HAVE A NICE WEEKEND. 💯 AGREE. JUSTICE MATTERS. ⚖️🌏🇺🇸☮️🙏⚖️
I’m in Australia. I’ve spent a lifetime supporting human rights and social justice. This result is a global catastrophe. America needs a proper education system and some serious election management reform. The rise of toxic masculinity is destructive and terrifying. My life’s work is going up in smoke. I’m 75 and done.
From Florida USA and have been espousing for Years that education is critical. My friend describes what our education system has “achieved” is Terminal Stupidity 😢😢😢 I am only 70 and I am not entirely done. I have sons and 3 granddaughters to protect 👍
Oh wow John! Thank you for validating my thoughts and saying everything that I've been ranting about.
Everything you said here is spot on!!
I'm a retired attorney and can't accept that a billionaire criminal with (basically) an entire law firm representing him gets to effectively abuse the legal system repeatedly and actually cow some of the judges. It's outrageous. I mean, WHERE was his probation officer when he was repeatedly violating the terms of his bond release??? Not one word was said nor any accountability.
Well, here is something I've been thinking.....yes, I can still dream even if it's impossible or a bridge too far...... I'd like Joe Biden to step down now and appoint Kamala as president of the United States. First, she'll pardon Hunter Biden. Then, pursuant to Article 14 §3, Kamala should announce that Trump is a national security risk, that because he fomented the insurrection and participated in it in several ways, she is not going forward with swearing him into office. She'll state that he's unfit for duty. Then, with the broad presidential powers given by SCOTUS, she's going forward as the president of the United States. Then, let them sue their lying asses off right up to SCOTUS. Then, SCOTUS will either have to make a decision about the issue of Article 14 §3 once and for all, or punt. Say nothing. But it will at least be taking the fight for the betterment of the national security and citizens right to the criminal activity of trump and his minions. I think there's a strong argument for making a stand like this. Plus, it will show the country and the world that she's got power, fire, and can play hardball when necessary. Nobody will mess with her after a successful outcome. Yes, I am fully aware of how some of the MAGA cult members will respond, much less the orange Mussolini himself. But to SAVE democracy, we've got to fight like hell. We can't be milquetoasts, we've got to take bold decisive actions and THIS is the time that it's warranted. We've got to play 3-dimensional chess here! I'm also aware that Joe Biden wouldn't think like this, but being a "surrender" party won't save our country!
Maybe I'm wrong, but I think the Constitution mandates that we TRY !! If some States wanted trump removed from the ballot, then surely there's strong support for taking action like this. I'd love your thoughts on this, should you be inclined to opine on these procedures.
Thank you again for a great video 🙏💕💙🇺🇸💙
I totally agree with you.. very well put. It is irresponsible to hand power to Trump and co. And how shocking that the election map turned red so quickly..I suspect foul play. I put nothing past the MAGA crowd. Thank you for this.
These are the most nuanced and perceptive observations and conclusions I’ve heard so far. Unfortunately, most people want simple answers. I hope you will continue to share your insights.
Thanks John. Better days ahead -
Besides wanting retribution, many around trump will be enriching themselves at a cost to most Americans.
Again!
Thank you for putting all this in a better perspective.
Thank you, John. Best to all the DRG. It’s challenging to keep the faith these days, and to continue putting one foot in front of the other. This is why smart people say, “democracy is fragile”, “democracy is not free”. We will keep moving forward along with folks like the DRG, John and so many talented, compassionate, competent individuals out there who are also putting one foot in front of the other for democracy and the common good. We’re going to be okay and we’re (still) not going back. Thanks for the sit and talk, John. 💞Have a good weekend everyone! 💙🇺🇸💙
John, Thank You for the Sanity, in what is looking more and more like an insane World...
I do blame Merrick Garland . I think what Pelosi did to Biden was despicable. It could have been done quietly . George Clooney was the worse. There were others. If your own Party don’t show trust in Biden are the voters going to trust him? It probably hurt his feelings,
embarrassed him after all the hard work he did. I haven’t been able to get over it yet.
there should be No setting aside or pausing……what about the citizenry who is required to serve time or have assets garnered for lesser crimes?
Thank you John for the quote from Jefferson about ignorance and freedom, which I take it to mean the 2 cannot co-exist. Scary, but so relevant given the American electorate's overabundance of the former. God help us overcome this morass.
We appreciate your daily dedication to making these very informative and thought provoking talks.
We are not the demographic that is out of touch, we are the thinkers and listeners with reason to think what is best for all ...
Excellent analysis which I will repost from Twitter and listen to again before commenting. One of the many phrases that stands out: “Words are there but not actions.”
Hi John, for those of us already on Social Security and/or Medicare or soon to be on one or both of these programs, with your experience in government and your expectation of Trump to be 'breaking the china', should we reasonably expect to lose these programs or see severe cuts, as part of Project 2025, in his term? I ask for those who need these financial lifelines and possibly have to make difficult choices such as leaving the country. Thank you.
If you are on it, you're safe, from other channels. I was gonna retire soon, think I'm in trouble, hopefully this stress will just take me out and won't have to worry about survival
@@catberts6499Nah. I do understand believe me,but move ahead and do what you need to do to get enrolled. They want us to be fearful,don't give them the satisfaction.
Thank you ! This was very helpful. Basically, Bernie putting blame didn’t help either.
Hi John, thank you for taking the time for our sit and talk. I appreciate your insight and wisdom.
If only the democrats would use redirect the energy they have for backbiting and infighting - we would be here at this moment in the first place. If this was somehow inevitable - we would be hunting down the malfeasance in this election and not leave office until the investigation was complete because of the dire threat to the “Republic for which it stands.”
Exactly. And this is why Joe Biden would ironically deserve to be charged with Treason, even if by drumpf. Why? Because he willingly is turning over the country to enemies foreign and domestic
I'm not now, nor will I ever be subordinate to a man.
The value of your experience and reasoning is priceless. You are spot on when you suggest our male Democratic leadership simply lack the bone marrow courage to confront evil. They need to do a testicular examination. Thank you for always giving us hope and meaningful guidance. Semper Fi.
I have heard/read that is an item on the present Biden agenda….to appoint his full quote of new judges
The MAGA salute is on the way, count on it. Since they are all followers, don't think it will be anything original.
All bullies upon being called out say they were just kidding. Just having a little fun.
Thank you, John.
In major intersection in Delaware people waving MAGA flags. Not the American flag, the MAGA flag.
Sit and talks are great also.
The first Latino people to be deported will be people who are following the legal procedure and have their info on file. The criminals aren't as easily rounded up and would have been deported when caught anyway.
As illustrated by Lawrence O'Donnell in a recent vlog, the USA doesn't have enough law enforcement personnel to round up all the illegals. The idea that this would occur was simply campaign rhetoric.
Wow, John Flannery! Thank you for your views on our present set of circumstances. I'm going to have to listen again to make sure I caught it all.
One of the themes I heard was 'lack of courage'. The Jefferson quote is a keeper!
"A nation that expects to be ignorant and free expects what never was and never will be". I wrote it down and will pin it to my bulletin board.
I am sad, mad, scared, grieving, heartsick, and discouraged. I am grateful for your analysis and for your just having a good talk with us today. You are a touchstone. Thank you!
Very thorough piece of work, John! Totally with you…& yes, regarding Jack Smith: “Keep working until you can’t”. Prematurely pulling the plug is simply a gift to Mango Mussolini. Thanks for your time & insight. And greetings to fellow Dirt Road Gang!
Thank you, Mr. Flannery.
Thank you John. The Democrats lack fighters and as you said , not fighting with words but with actions. Given power you must be willing to use it, as fully as possible. Instead of fighting, the concern is to not offend some voting block or some wealthy donors. Time for a new party or a renewed party with youthful and bold leaders?
My mother liked to say “Talk is cheap”. She also advised me to not pay attention to talk and watch action!
Democratic part is once again pinning its hopes on Trump's incompetence and stupidity. And although he doesn't disappoint if that's the main strategy Democratic party's future is bleak.
Thank you so much for this talk. I will be listening to you every week.
We don't have to bear that burden of most of what is coming down the pike. We will have to reorganize our own citizens with community efforts to help and support each other. Sometimes you can lead a horse to water, but you can't make them drink it. A lot of legal immigrants voted against their own best interests along with Maga. We need to expand our own media outlets also.
How can we hold media to standards for truth vs. disinformation
The legal immigrants voting for trump is AMAZING!!! Do they REALLY THINK donnie CARES ABOUT WHETHER OR NOT THEY HAVE PAPERS??? It is the color of your skin that he finds offensive!! Not that you have, or don't have, papers!
@cathysurerus576 Even legal immigrants are at risk when Trump takes over.
MAGA. Make America Grovel Again.
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I thoroughly enjoy your walk and talks but tonight’s chat was exactly what needed to be said at this scary time. Thank you!
My maga sibling touts Patriotism, Religion, Family, and supports this guy. I just scratch my head
I agree with everything you've said. Every word of it. Thanks again, John.💙
Thank you, thank you, John, you're a National Treasure, all the best to you and Holly🙏💫
Mr. Counselor; great speech. Sorry but I found it hard to keep interested. But man you care. Love you for it. Mr. Counselor. Normal approach to this problem won’t work, in my opinion. We have to face it head on face to face with our lives our fortunes and our sacred honor. We cannot; not stand and fight. Their grip will only get tighter. And the job will be harder, the longer we wait. If we want, what we once had, we are going to have to fight in the most unconventional ways. God help us all.
Thank you so much, John, for words of wisdom; you help me maintain my sanity ❤
Thank you John for making sense of a situation that makes no sense. You informative narrative shows us that we can and must continue to protect our democracy and country. The resistance has begun to grow and we will stand up for the rights of our citizens. Please keep up your talks and important information. We need and appreciate them. ❤