How do we overcome the moral squalor of Trump? | The Coffee Klatch with Robert Reich

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  • Опубліковано 27 вер 2024
  • Justice Alito flying a pro-insurrection flag…
    Trump's lackeys attacking his trial...
    Billionaires behaving badly...
    Heather Lofthouse of ‪@imcivicaction‬ and I break down all this week's news in the Coffee Klatch. Pour yourself a cup and join us.

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  • @mickygarcia4251
    @mickygarcia4251 4 місяці тому +420

    The problem with Trump is the same problem that we've always had: our inability to place sanctions on the ultra rich. Congress engages in insider trading, Trump foments an insurrection, and the Supreme Court provides cover, the United States invades Iraq and then condemns Russia for doing the same. If we cannot hold these people to account, then the only rules that exist are the power of the dollar, which overrides the norms and mores that holds society together.

    • @RedRose4141
      @RedRose4141 4 місяці тому +6

      Russia invaded Iraq?

    • @dennisreed3382
      @dennisreed3382 4 місяці тому +4

      The rich got that way by working, you should try it sometimes instead of bitching about it.

    • @kes2523
      @kes2523 4 місяці тому +69

      @@dennisreed3382you must not know many rich people. As the daughter of an actual self made CEO who spent decades at the golf club, I can tell you MANY inherited their wealth and position and MANY cheated their way up. Hard work is the key for plenty but don’t be so naive.

    • @RB-kr1ww
      @RB-kr1ww 4 місяці тому +50

      @@dennisreed3382 Getting rich by working is dangled in front of the little people to keep them in line. If you just work harder, you too can be rich. In most cases the primary factor in determining whether or not you will get rich is dumb luck.

    • @RedRose4141
      @RedRose4141 4 місяці тому +25

      @@dennisreed3382 Oh boy wow

  • @dehagvall
    @dehagvall 4 місяці тому +87

    I met Dr Reich prob 40 years ago at The Greenbrier when my husband worked for the railroad. He was as kind, decent & intelligent then as he is now.

    • @bsqwahlE
      @bsqwahlE 4 місяці тому +7

      😊 we are fortunate to have him to champion democracy for all Americans.

    • @ladywolfwolf
      @ladywolfwolf 4 місяці тому +2

      The Greenbriar, in West Virginia? That's where I'm from.

    • @moe47988
      @moe47988 4 місяці тому

      Except that he has completely lost his marbles.

    • @michaeltyler4314
      @michaeltyler4314 4 місяці тому +2

      @@moe47988 No, Robert Reich has not "lost his marbles". But Trump certainly has !!

    • @moe47988
      @moe47988 4 місяці тому

      @@michaeltyler4314 Anyone who is preaching the ills of capitalism, while he benefits from it, has certainly lost his marbles. Reich is dishonest and manipulative, and I don't think you can see it.

  • @galehultquist1469
    @galehultquist1469 4 місяці тому +276

    Greed, greed and more greed. Will be the ruination of mankind!

    • @Aptster1939
      @Aptster1939 4 місяці тому +10

      You are so right.

    • @mikeace5831
      @mikeace5831 4 місяці тому +4

      There's a song. From Robert Trower. Money. Money doesn't satisfy. Great song

    • @MyLoganTreks
      @MyLoganTreks 4 місяці тому +5

      Junk fees get the profits not #TaylorSwift

    • @Primo_extracts
      @Primo_extracts 4 місяці тому +5

      💯

    • @deadave100
      @deadave100 4 місяці тому +3

      @@mikeace5831 Good Song. Also, AC/DC's song "Down Payment Blues"

  • @susanne9602
    @susanne9602 4 місяці тому +129

    Think back to the McCarthy Era which was ended by the question "Sir, have you no decency?" Even politicians were shamed into doing the right thing. Today, do we have decency? Not a drop!

    • @randibgood
      @randibgood 4 місяці тому +8

      Not any of the republiCONS.

    • @Lizzypatt
      @Lizzypatt 4 місяці тому +6

      Your absolutely right there is no decency

    • @davidluckens3479
      @davidluckens3479 4 місяці тому +7

      I'm pretty sure that folks of a certain age know well the context of the "no decency" incident-It disgraced the overreaching Sen McCarthy in real time on national TV,and proclaimed the beginning of the end of the profoundly destructive "Red Scare".However,even without the "Reds",let alone McCarthyism ,the conflation of Patriotism with adherence to the specific class interests of Big Business continues apace.Peace.

    • @indranidasgupta8982
      @indranidasgupta8982 4 місяці тому +1

      I keep thinking of that amazing scene and quote… 😢

    • @andrewthomas695
      @andrewthomas695 4 місяці тому

      Trump is merely the manifestation of modern America.

  • @user-de8uc7oq7g
    @user-de8uc7oq7g 4 місяці тому +114

    Thank you for all that you do Professor Reich. I wish a had a little bit of your amazing intelligence. ❤ DK

  • @robbie4084
    @robbie4084 4 місяці тому +112

    This is not just disgusting, its deeply concerning

    • @andrewthomas695
      @andrewthomas695 4 місяці тому

      Trump is merely the manifestation of modern Americans.

  • @danny3424
    @danny3424 4 місяці тому +98

    The sedition conspiracy goes deeper than you thought.

    • @yourdaddy-mq4km
      @yourdaddy-mq4km 4 місяці тому

      Yes they can't help but use lawfare against Trump because they know they lost in 2020

    • @tonyjones1560
      @tonyjones1560 4 місяці тому

      🎯🎯🎯🎯 As the saying goes, paraphrasing, Donald Trump is a symptom not a cause…

    • @chaosopher23
      @chaosopher23 4 місяці тому

      We all know this and we all know it's a good idea to not reveal its depth, even though the water is clear to the bottom. We know who they are: They are the 112 who voted against aid to Ukraine when aid passed. Their alignment is known, it is to the Gremlin in the Kremlin. They need correcting.

    • @susanbengston3208
      @susanbengston3208 4 місяці тому

      Oh We’ve known for a very long Time, and We The American People are learning more details of the Blatent and widespread Corruption and Treason within Our Nation every day. We Will Not Continue To Allow It!!

  • @cjadams7434
    @cjadams7434 4 місяці тому +105

    citizens united worst decision ever!

    • @sassysaint3096
      @sassysaint3096 4 місяці тому +16

      And who came up with Citizens United.....
      The Republicans

    • @joecopeland4586
      @joecopeland4586 4 місяці тому

      ​@@sassysaint3096 the federalist society, stage one of their move against democracy.

    • @beefandbarley
      @beefandbarley 4 місяці тому +14

      John Roberts has done immeasurable harm to our country.

    • @beefandbarley
      @beefandbarley 4 місяці тому +6

      John Roberts has done immeasurable harm to our country.

    • @bsqwahlE
      @bsqwahlE 4 місяці тому +13

      Yup, corporations are people and cash is free speech.
      The court is corrupt.
      Obviously.

  • @dennisspackman7147
    @dennisspackman7147 4 місяці тому +35

    The Senate needs to force the Supreme Court to accept at least the same code of ethics that all other federal judges must comply with. Despite claims by Justice Roberts the court has demonstrated repeatedly that they are not able to self regulate their actions and behaviour. The justices are federal employees and should have binding guardrails and professional standards the same as other employees that receive a federal pay check.

    • @elaineburnett5230
      @elaineburnett5230 4 місяці тому +3

      We need a law hold to these public servants accountable

    • @CurvyGirls
      @CurvyGirls 4 місяці тому

      You are correct, we are paying all their paychecks and health benefits. So, if they are representatives in our interest and the interest of all Americans, maybe they need an old fashion pink slip, sorry, you're deleted from the payroll of the United States of American Citizen's. Go see if your puppet master's support you now.

  • @cherylburkhead1334
    @cherylburkhead1334 4 місяці тому +43

    As a spouse of a justices, one must maintain some of the household decorum in the interest of integrity.

    • @margaretsomerville2510
      @margaretsomerville2510 4 місяці тому +4

      And whose name is on the title of the house? There are codes regarding the placement of the flag

    • @sylviagoodman6008
      @sylviagoodman6008 4 місяці тому

      Did you buy that excuse Alito gave? A man who decided a woman should have no control over her body has a woman running his house? Really!

    • @macherie1234
      @macherie1234 4 місяці тому

      ​@@sylviagoodman6008 I've read this upside down flag flew for several days. Once is perhaps a mistake but many days is certainly a statement.

  • @hacksawbob3310
    @hacksawbob3310 4 місяці тому +38

    Thank you both for "fighting the fight." It's unfortunate that the righteous are constantly on defense now.

    • @michaelrch
      @michaelrch 4 місяці тому +2

      This isn't the fight. This is palace intrigue. This is a fight within the ruling class. The real fight is on the streets and in workplaces across the country.

    • @hacksawbob3310
      @hacksawbob3310 4 місяці тому

      @@michaelrch There are a lot of fights and this is just one. Getting factual information out to the public, even if it has a spin, is a critically important fight. If the right-wing media sources were reporting factually with a conservative spin, we'd be in good shape. But they're not, they're frequently lying to the public. It's not just spin. Disinformation needs to be fought.

    • @tonyjones1560
      @tonyjones1560 4 місяці тому +1

      @@michaelrchTwo old songs just “popped” into my head: (1) “Taking It To The Streets” by The Doobie Brothers and (2) “The Ghost Of Tom Joad,” the Springsteen version anyway…

    • @andrewthomas695
      @andrewthomas695 4 місяці тому

      Trump is merely the manifestation of modern Americans. I doubt that America has the capacity to produce a righteous person. Both sides of the political divide are incapable of seeing their hands in the rise of Trump.

  • @hoofarmorhoofcare
    @hoofarmorhoofcare 4 місяці тому +101

    I, too, have a visceral response to the reversal of Roe v Wade.
    I am so angry... 🤬

    • @peekaboo7424
      @peekaboo7424 4 місяці тому +11

      Me too‼️‼️‼️ Hang onto that anger & vote in November 🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊

    • @hoofarmorhoofcare
      @hoofarmorhoofcare 4 місяці тому +4

      @peekaboo7424 Without a doubt, I am voting 💙!

    • @bsqwahlE
      @bsqwahlE 4 місяці тому +2

      I'm so tired of voting against trump, I wish I had a better option; but I don't.
      Biden 2024 🙄

    • @yourdaddy-mq4km
      @yourdaddy-mq4km 4 місяці тому

      ​@@bsqwahlEsaid like a true sheep

    • @craiganderson7986
      @craiganderson7986 4 місяці тому

      Doesn’t matter how you vote, it will still be the same corrupt Supreme Court. And you ain’t seen nothing yet!

  • @myralhf
    @myralhf 4 місяці тому +17

    Love to you Rovbert Reich...truth to power! We prefer presidents with honor...

  • @stockholm1752
    @stockholm1752 4 місяці тому +52

    Alito, OUT. Thomas, OUT. Roberts, do your job and clean up this mess.
    The only other choice for you, Justice Roberts, is to be dragged into Congress and watch them do it for you. Let’s see if you have the spine to do the right thing.

    • @broddr
      @broddr 4 місяці тому

      The only way to remove a Federal Judge, including Supreme Court Justices, is Impeachment by the House and conviction (by 2/3 majority) in the Senate. As long as the Republicans hold a majority in the House, they will never allow Impeachment of a conservative. And as long as they hold more than 1/3 of the Senate, they will never allow conviction, no matter how clear the evidence is. This was made obvious by Trump’s Impeachment trials.

    • @sylviagoodman6008
      @sylviagoodman6008 4 місяці тому

      As long as repuglicans control congress...scotus feels safe to do as they please!

    • @robertgawrys4614
      @robertgawrys4614 4 місяці тому

      You have a profound lack of knowledge about how our government works. The fact that you think John Roberts can do ANYTHING about any other justice proves it.

    • @stockholm1752
      @stockholm1752 4 місяці тому

      @@robertgawrys4614 Not true in both cases.

    • @WandaJacksonTN
      @WandaJacksonTN 3 місяці тому

      Congress won't do anything to republican congressional members.

  • @jnagarya519
    @jnagarya519 4 місяці тому +32

    "Justice and the Rule of Law are to be ABOVE politics." -- John Adams.

  • @tjmills458
    @tjmills458 4 місяці тому +16

    Robert, you are a constant in a sea of chaos. Thank you for representing political integrity and democratic norms.

  • @Auguur
    @Auguur 4 місяці тому +162

    "I don't think he has any shame". The one thing that all MAGA share is a distinct lack of shame, no matter how shameful they act.

    • @beefandbarley
      @beefandbarley 4 місяці тому +21

      It’s a sign of sociopathy.

    • @yourdaddy-mq4km
      @yourdaddy-mq4km 4 місяці тому

      ​@@beefandbarleythe sociopaths don't even have rainbow hair and believe there is unlimited genders 😂

    • @RedRose4141
      @RedRose4141 4 місяці тому +4

      @@beefandbarley well yes but its narcissistic histrionic personality disorders. Psychothapy?

    • @JJLom777
      @JJLom777 4 місяці тому +8

      ​@@RedRose4141It doesn't really matter exactly what his mental issue is. The only thing that matters is if he is a viable candidate. And, clearly, he's not.
      I suppose it does suggest the upbringing of so many American people, though. As, he feels like something they know. So, what was their upbringing like?
      Then, there are the others who simply vote for "the team." Not realizing the entire nation is the team. But, because of this, the courts can be packed in their ways of thinking.
      Lastly, there are those who vote for him because they actually want to "see the world burn." I think these are the scariest. And, some are in the Senate now.
      Best,
      JJ

    • @RedRose4141
      @RedRose4141 4 місяці тому

      @@JJLom777 Honestly what I've noticed is their about party over morals. It could be just gun rights etc. They don't care because they are generational Rebloodlicans. Very sad and very sad is they are just as racist n play the game along with Donald to get votes while never caring about anyone but themselves.

  • @RosaF-t6l
    @RosaF-t6l 4 місяці тому +32

    Thank you Professor Reich!!
    ❤❤❤👏👏👏

  • @nonsibi1087
    @nonsibi1087 4 місяці тому +80

    Alito! A more contemptible person among MAGA sycophants is not to be found!! Chief Justice John Roberts must act responsibly, LEAD the Supreme Court, and recuse Alito & Thomas in cases where either is compromised. Otherwise, Roberts stands with them. His responsibility & authority over the court requires him to do so.

    • @beefandbarley
      @beefandbarley 4 місяці тому

      Roberts is a Fascist.

    • @tonyjones1560
      @tonyjones1560 4 місяці тому +7

      Roberts is as big a crook as Alito or Roberts. He’s been complicit in ALL of this. IJS.

    • @nonsibi1087
      @nonsibi1087 4 місяці тому +5

      @@tonyjones1560 Indeed!! Guilty as charged.

    • @RodgerHammond-z6l
      @RodgerHammond-z6l 4 місяці тому +3

      He's the one telling them that they can get away with it!

    • @beefandbarley
      @beefandbarley 4 місяці тому

      @@RodgerHammond-z6l Exactly

  • @Immudzen
    @Immudzen 4 місяці тому +32

    We have the best supreme court that money can buy! We are so screwed.

  • @miltonthegreat6520
    @miltonthegreat6520 4 місяці тому +40

    As a Canadian, I can't imagine my Supreme Court being this partisan. Our judges are nominated by civil servants based on experience, then rubber stamped either the Prime Minister or Justice minister. We don't televise committee meetings, so we barely know (or care) who our judges are. American justice seems corrupted. Justice is for all of us.

    • @catherinepatton8699
      @catherinepatton8699 4 місяці тому +5

      It is corrupted to its soul if it has one.

    • @Bigfoot-px9gj
      @Bigfoot-px9gj 4 місяці тому

      @@catherinepatton8699 IF it has one...

    • @toriless
      @toriless 3 місяці тому

      Maybe that's what we get for being democracy 1.0, but I can't shake the feeling that it has something to do with our being originally cobbled together from free states and slave states. We never had that common ground that "us" could be made of.

    • @miltonthegreat6520
      @miltonthegreat6520 3 місяці тому

      @@toriless Good point. As a Canadian, our national programs (e.g. healthcare) and history have made Canadians feel connected -- we have national myths. Good luck with your vote in your upcoming election - democracy 2.0 sounds good.

    • @annakingry9157
      @annakingry9157 3 місяці тому

      But Trump is a god-king, somehow. No laws apply to him or to worship of him.

  • @marycdolan6314
    @marycdolan6314 4 місяці тому +208

    Alito MUST recuse himself or Be removed!!

    • @RedRose4141
      @RedRose4141 4 місяці тому +30

      As should Thomas

    • @louisemccoy9410
      @louisemccoy9410 4 місяці тому +21

      And take Thomas with him !! Disgusting !!

    • @AnthonyOMulligan-yv9cg
      @AnthonyOMulligan-yv9cg 4 місяці тому

      Once Dems Win Control Of Congress And Senate

    • @deanronson6331
      @deanronson6331 4 місяці тому +2

      Please explain how he'd be forced to recuse himself or be removed. As it so often happens on social media, a female user (and her thumbs-up dummies) are showing an inexcusable ignorance about our political system rules and regulations and engaging in wishful thinking even though the number of smart and knowledgeable women in public life has been comparable to that of men. Recusal is left to the personal discretion of the SCOTUS justices while impeachment is practically impossible since conviction requires a two-thirds vote in the Senate.

    • @yourdaddy-mq4km
      @yourdaddy-mq4km 4 місяці тому

      ​@@RedRose4141typical democrats always trying to put a Blackman down

  • @speakingupforpointmolate4670
    @speakingupforpointmolate4670 4 місяці тому +401

    Impeach Alito and Thomas!

    • @danielsainz866
      @danielsainz866 4 місяці тому +12

      Well said

    • @davidjones6389
      @davidjones6389 4 місяці тому +28

      Zero impartiality and discrediting the integrity of the court. ROBERTS needs to step down with Alito and Thomas.

    • @grimmertwin2148
      @grimmertwin2148 4 місяці тому +13

      Don't confuse Maga.
      They think peaches come in cans

    • @vmacart
      @vmacart 4 місяці тому +13

      roberts, kavanotherbeer, and amy cuckoo barrot too!!!!

    • @ME-jq3hm
      @ME-jq3hm 4 місяці тому +7

      How? There is NO way to do that with this congresd. So now what do we do?

  • @shawnmoore7956
    @shawnmoore7956 4 місяці тому +18

    Ralph Nader in this country was one of the heroes of consumer protection and one of the reasons that we had publications like consumer reports and even the agency that Warren championed.

    • @jeannerogers7085
      @jeannerogers7085 4 місяці тому +4

      Yes, but Nader running for the closely contested presidency was a major reason we got stuck with Dubya, a catastrophic admin., and lost Al gore as president. A tremendous loss with far reaching consequences.

  • @DrNancyLivingCoCreatively
    @DrNancyLivingCoCreatively 4 місяці тому +19

    As usual I agree 💯% Greed will ruin the People and Planet. 💙💙💙🗽🗽🗽🗽

  • @jnagarya519
    @jnagarya519 4 місяці тому +71

    The Republican Party has become an organized attack on the rule of law. And Thomas and Alito are engaged in that attack.

    • @beefandbarley
      @beefandbarley 4 місяці тому +3

      And furtively led by John Roberts.

    • @jeannerogers7085
      @jeannerogers7085 4 місяці тому

      The GOP/GQP, especially in the House, is the political phase of the coup Traitor Trump has been attempting since Nov. 2020.

    • @gedotbard
      @gedotbard 4 місяці тому +4

      Thomas and Alito should be impeached and removed pending impeachment now...

    • @yourdaddy-mq4km
      @yourdaddy-mq4km 4 місяці тому

      That is exactly what Garland has done.

    • @jnagarya519
      @jnagarya519 4 місяці тому

      @@gedotbard Their RESIGNATIONS should be demanded. And if they refuse, impeach.
      But in order to impeach successfully there must be a sufficient number of Democrats.
      VOTE BLUE!

  • @kes2523
    @kes2523 4 місяці тому +9

    You’re a much needed voice of intelligent reason. Love the short videos!

  • @RichardRutcosky
    @RichardRutcosky 4 місяці тому +12

    Love the commentary bringing the truth thank you for your candor guys😮

  • @RaNiaNameste
    @RaNiaNameste 4 місяці тому +9

    The injustices of the Superbia Court are shameless, arrogant, insolent, lawless, haughty & prideful in their powerful positions believing they are immune from accountability. It's time to school them & hold them accountable before it's too late.

  • @MyLoganTreks
    @MyLoganTreks 4 місяці тому +62

    Robert Bork....started a lot of the wrongs and the supreme court changing the ethics code to protect themselves from prosecution is disgusting. Does anyone know "Shall" and "Should" do not have the same meaning when it comes to disclosing.

  • @ChandraMalone-cy1tg
    @ChandraMalone-cy1tg 4 місяці тому +6

    You all are wonderful 😊

  • @roncrook5344
    @roncrook5344 4 місяці тому +20

    If corruption EXSISTS in the legal system it should be dealt with.

    • @bsqwahlE
      @bsqwahlE 4 місяці тому +1

      Holy smokes, that would be a cataclysmic national upheaval.
      Good idea though...

    • @tonyjones1560
      @tonyjones1560 4 місяці тому

      @@bsqwahlEIt’d be “dogs and cats, living together…MASS HYSTERIA!”

    • @sylviagoodman6008
      @sylviagoodman6008 4 місяці тому

      Dah!

    • @meganm1074
      @meganm1074 4 місяці тому

      There is a short & simple form to lodge complaints against federal judges (Alito, Thomas & Cannon).
      Search for “AO 310 us courts” to get the judicial complaints form. It’s short & simple to complete.
      The legal basis for complaints against Alito, Thomas & Cannon can be breach of 28 U.S. Code § 455
      “Any justice, judge, or magistrate judge of the United States shall disqualify himself in any proceeding in which his impartiality might reasonably be questioned.”

    • @susanbengston3208
      @susanbengston3208 4 місяці тому

      “If”?? More appropriate statement wording is WHEN, as in NOW!

  • @danfrey2853
    @danfrey2853 4 місяці тому +5

    Thank you for educating and informing in such an eloquent way. Keep it up.

    • @yourdaddy-mq4km
      @yourdaddy-mq4km 4 місяці тому

      Gotta have believable propaganda or it doesn't work.

  • @MichelleHenesy
    @MichelleHenesy 4 місяці тому +2

    You have always been ahead of your time Robert! We all thank you for it and appreciate your activism 💙❤️🇺🇸❤️💙

  • @bsqwahlE
    @bsqwahlE 4 місяці тому +8

    "Moral squalor" is perfect for the court, Congress and conservatives.

  • @vmacart
    @vmacart 4 місяці тому +8

    " How Fascism Starts. First, they Fascinate the Fools. Then they Muzzle the Intelligent." - Bertrand Russell

  • @kathleenroberts6931
    @kathleenroberts6931 4 місяці тому +13

    Thanks ❤ Make Robert Reich Chair of the Federal Monetary Commission ❤

  • @craigbrowning9448
    @craigbrowning9448 4 місяці тому +30

    Conservatives used to be "Triggered" by the American flag upside down (when hippies did it in the 1960s).

    • @michaelrch
      @michaelrch 4 місяці тому

      The right used to be obsessed with free speech until students started criticising Israel on college campuses. It's almost as if neither side in the elite ruling class actually have principles.

    • @yourdaddy-mq4km
      @yourdaddy-mq4km 4 місяці тому

      Oh how the tables have turned. You are now the establishment.

    • @CurvyGirls
      @CurvyGirls 4 місяці тому

      Remember, those hippies, not all of them, but Steve Jobs and the like, all became the Establishment, so they are using what they did against the Vietnam War and using it against the fellow citizens.

  • @sharonfernandes1658
    @sharonfernandes1658 4 місяці тому +3

    Hello Heather and Robert thank you very much for your work for equality equity democracy!

  • @aliciathompson7721
    @aliciathompson7721 4 місяці тому +2

    We enjoy watching Mr. Reich’s input. Thank you.

  • @commandosolo1266
    @commandosolo1266 4 місяці тому +23

    Let's think back to the way the US reacted in 1942, after the attack on Pearl Harbor and ol' Schicklgruber's declaration of war. We had no patience with potential sympathizers, to the point that we incarcerated harmless and patriotic Japanese Americans in one of the most shameful incidents in our history. Look back to the way the US reacted to potential Communist sympathizers in our midst in the '50s, the "red scare" and the House Un-American Activities committee. Yet here we're confronted with clearly un-American agents of Russia in high office -- where are the moral panic and the reckless purge when we need it?

    • @RedRose4141
      @RedRose4141 4 місяці тому

      Its clear also that racism and all is still bad. But now they've watched Donald get away with so much, its like all the progressive changes made are null now.

    • @adinahirschmann3112
      @adinahirschmann3112 4 місяці тому

      GOP = Guardians of Putin.

  • @bonnielessard9831
    @bonnielessard9831 4 місяці тому +5

    ❤ Thank You.

  • @katherinecrossman8521
    @katherinecrossman8521 4 місяці тому +12

    I for one , am tired of the attitudes of hate with no real reason for . Attitudes of superiority and greed . Self-righteous attitudes leave me questioning faith . And those persons who treat anyone as if their work is worth , not much , embody all of the above mentioned , BAD ATTITUDES .

  • @Jordenweiss
    @Jordenweiss 4 місяці тому +2

    Bob, you are such an amazingly inspiring man! Viva La integrity and educating all of us!

  • @deadave100
    @deadave100 4 місяці тому +13

    We've bailed out industry after industry. Allowed corporations to price gouge and raise prices when they're having record profits. But somehow Student Loans/Homeless is the line/problem for people.
    People on benefits aren't negatively affecting your life in the slightest. Your life sucks beause of the rich, and blaming people on benefits is exactly what they want you to do.
    In America, it's better to be 'Rich & Guilty' than 'Poor/Middle Class & Innocent'...and yet, the people 'think' that they have Liberty.

  • @hacksawbob3310
    @hacksawbob3310 4 місяці тому +20

    The thing I have trouble understanding is how Alito's flag just came to light over 3 years later? I understand some people wanting to keep it quiet, but nothing stays secret anymore - there's always someone ready to blab...

    • @RedRose4141
      @RedRose4141 4 місяці тому +5

      Also why? Justice Thomas and his wife Ginni breaking laws and Ginni's direct involvement in Jan. 6

  • @sed2526
    @sed2526 4 місяці тому +211

    I disagree about having the Trump trial off air. If we could all watch it, Trump's GOP sycophants could not as easily stand outside the court and lie about what's happening in the court.

    • @CatCaretakerID
      @CatCaretakerID 4 місяці тому +31

      They would lie about it anyway. They are already lying about other things we can clearly see for ourselves.

    • @michaelrch
      @michaelrch 4 місяці тому +11

      You'd be amazed at how many people simply don't care. This has nothing to do with their lives. It has nothing to do with their problems. It has nothing to do with solving their problems.

    • @rebeccah9136
      @rebeccah9136 4 місяці тому +10

      Exactly. There would be footage of him sleeping, farting, and being old.
      Anything to create some cognitive dissonance and stir doubt in people's minds is worth it.

    • @lindaporter3726
      @lindaporter3726 4 місяці тому +2

    • @geobus3307
      @geobus3307 4 місяці тому +14

      It should be televised. We the people are stakeholders in this trial. We have a right to observe the proceedings.

  • @jamesbean7560
    @jamesbean7560 4 місяці тому +15

    Presidents should pick wise jurists to be on the SCOTUS rather than ideologues on the left or right.

    • @sassysaint3096
      @sassysaint3096 4 місяці тому +2

      The people should vote in Judges.

    • @sylviagoodman6008
      @sylviagoodman6008 4 місяці тому

      Yep! And we all live in LA LA land!

    • @jamesbean7560
      @jamesbean7560 4 місяці тому +1

      Trump succeeded in placing enough judges to begin to shift the ideological makeup of the judiciary, including on two appellate courts. Under Trump, the 11th circuit (Alabama, Georgia and Florida) has gone from a Democratic majority to a 6-6 split, and the 3rd circuit (Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware) went from a 7-5 Democratic majority with two vacancies to what is likely to be a 7-7 split.

  • @Mikemidmich-ts5ff
    @Mikemidmich-ts5ff 4 місяці тому +51

    I would like to believe that this falls under the heading of the department of justice. Oh wait why would I think Garland would finally start doing the job he's being paid for ¿

    • @monicawallace-jn8tl
      @monicawallace-jn8tl 4 місяці тому

      Mike, unfortunately Garland and his dept. are so inundated with the empowered criminal element that is now pervasive in our country, let alone our politics. It’s not like one small group that his dept. can go after…. If you are wanting to see justice working properly, you need to vote against the culprits, and vote for candidates who fight legislation that cuts funding to important departments, such as the DOJ, the IRS, the FBI…. That would be a positive step forward in helping people, like Garland, to go after these criminals.
      Most of the GOP, Heritage Foundation, Project 2025 - these examples are in support of seeing our justice and law enforcement fail and go under. Check it out. 😊

    • @randibgood
      @randibgood 4 місяці тому

      That WHAT falls under the DOJ?

    • @marianned346
      @marianned346 4 місяці тому +3

      Actually it falls under Congress. They have some authority over the Supreme Court and any Impeachments that would occur.

    • @Mikemidmich-ts5ff
      @Mikemidmich-ts5ff 4 місяці тому

      @@marianned346 bribery and tax evasion falls under Garland.

    • @sylviagoodman6008
      @sylviagoodman6008 4 місяці тому +1

      This more a congress issue!

  • @SwingoMatic2024
    @SwingoMatic2024 4 місяці тому +9

    We overcome the moral squalor by harnessing the energy of social media with the power of Rock and Roll. It happened in 1964 and it can happen again, but this time it's Girl Powered.

  • @rawlsartgallery360
    @rawlsartgallery360 4 місяці тому +24

    Recusal is not enough!! These guys need to be relieved of duty.

  • @georgedyson9754
    @georgedyson9754 4 місяці тому +10

    Now who said it - 'Money is the root of all evil'. Very true!

    • @bgs03548
      @bgs03548 4 місяці тому +5

      It says ‘the Love of money’ not just money is the root of evil.

    • @catherinepatton8699
      @catherinepatton8699 4 місяці тому

      Money is just money made of ink and paper what gives it power? We do also money is power we all want it we need money to exist.
      We wheel, deal, anyway we can even the churches wheel and deal with our souls, life itself exists because of money we die it costs to die we.are deceased, dead as a.broken dry stick.we need money.
      I expect in the near future there will be a tax on yearly plots of burial grounds.
      Air we breath tax it.
      Water we pay to.clean it up so we can use it.
      It's a human story after we eat and love that meal we want more then it's so good l need to save and store some.
      Hear comes the greed supply increases because everyone liked that meal.
      You get my point, inflation. Has.always been around, it's humanity itself that is.killing us killing our culture society, l see it daily then hear come.churches we look for salvation but it's going to cost you money.
      As humans we have done our best thinking with our minds our minds are killing us not money, greed,more more can't get enough life itself is an addiction.
      Life itself is changing as is the weather, society, habits, rich or poor life itself is.a struggle oh we may get a few hours of what we call peace but is it really peace or is it.a distraction looking for peace.
      So what's the answer, l don't know other than awareness.
      It seems there are people in high places, from government officials to medical, science, religion. Philosophy education, on and on but for some reason we humans are killing ourselves.
      Not money, ourselves our greedy selves then we.die when we have not lived or lived.

  • @gregmason6302
    @gregmason6302 4 місяці тому +12

    If the upside down flag happened in 2021, why are we just now finding out about it?

    • @margaretsomerville2510
      @margaretsomerville2510 4 місяці тому +4

      Who paid off the media to bury the story

    • @yourdaddy-mq4km
      @yourdaddy-mq4km 4 місяці тому

      Probably because it's a lie

    • @player627
      @player627 4 місяці тому +2

      Why is Trump just now being tried for something that happened in 2016?

  • @sehrigraap906
    @sehrigraap906 4 місяці тому

    Thank you very much for your exceptional reporting. You need to be our president. You are the best.

  • @staceynussbaum6274
    @staceynussbaum6274 4 місяці тому

    appreciate you both try much for the honest and sensible discussion, and look forward to to the coffee klatch every weekend now. Thank you!

  • @MargoJen
    @MargoJen 4 місяці тому +14

    Airbnb’s fees are out of control.

    • @MyLoganTreks
      @MyLoganTreks 4 місяці тому +3

      It's the corporate greed to produce shareholders profits

    • @bryanspindle4455
      @bryanspindle4455 4 місяці тому +1

      So don't use them.

  • @cyndiross7197
    @cyndiross7197 4 місяці тому

    I enjoy the two of you🎉very informative and pleasant to listen to you.

  • @rickfry6031
    @rickfry6031 4 місяці тому +17

    We can’t overcome that moral squalor. We need to learn to live with it, or combat it.

    • @catlady443
      @catlady443 4 місяці тому +5

      neither works, living with it just encourages it, combating it makes them violent.

    • @New-tu3mn
      @New-tu3mn 4 місяці тому +4

      @@catlady443 Out of curiosity, so, if you conclude that we can’t live with it nor accept it, what is it you think we should do.

    • @dbarker7794
      @dbarker7794 4 місяці тому +7

      We *are* living with it. Instead of doing something about it. That's the problem. We the People are weak.

    • @jamesreid8638
      @jamesreid8638 4 місяці тому +3

      Living with metastatic cancer is also a possibility, for a limited time only.

    • @JeanAmann-w1u
      @JeanAmann-w1u 4 місяці тому

      If we try to "learn to live with it," we lose democracy. Our only choice is to hammer out actual standards, and enforce them strictly, no matter who is affected.

  • @labibbidabibbadum
    @labibbidabibbadum 4 місяці тому +1

    It’s refreshing that there are still sensible public intellectual voices in America. From the outside it appears the place has simply imploded en-masse into a cesspit of degeneracy.

  • @georgedyson9754
    @georgedyson9754 4 місяці тому +6

    When you have politicians in control of the appointment of judges you can be sure that corruption will result as partisan politics should have NO place in the judicial system.
    It used to be dependent on morality and ethics that honesty and honour would be preserved. In today's world ethics and morals seem to have disappeared. The result is catastrophe. The Judicial system is no longer independent and offers absolutely no safeguard as a counterweight to politics and as a result democracy as a governing system is threatened.

    • @RedRose4141
      @RedRose4141 4 місяці тому

      Spot On! Mitch McConnell could have done so much good through his career but turned into be a disgusting bully just like those kids were to him when he was young. He destroyed any legacy he could have had. We the People should be petitioning to change how justices are chosen and laws to protect our country from narcissistic histrionic personality disordered leaders.

  • @paulkesler1744
    @paulkesler1744 4 місяці тому +7

    You mean the Supreme Court has a Code of Ethics? Amazing!

    • @seand.g423
      @seand.g423 4 місяці тому +1

      In the same way police precincts get investigated...

  • @shawnmoore7956
    @shawnmoore7956 4 місяці тому +6

    Roosevelt‘s big mistake is he left the big corporate structure in place. These behemoths capable of raising vast sums of money were left structurally in place so they could continue building their political war chest and influencing the government over the last decades. Corporations were originally supposed to be project oriented, in which many businesses related to particularly big projects that the government would do good cool their resources and come together and achieve these bigger social and societal projects. Then they were supposed to be disband after the project. But instead, they were allowed to continue to hold onto their incorporation together to form these gigantic organizations who even though they were regulated to some degree became giant capital machines who could choose their own projects now with the capital that they raised. Creating shareholders and boards CEOs and powerful legal departments, they were able to use capital to influence government through lobbyists and campaign contributions. Those very activities used to tip their hand to the American public, until of course the Roberts court gave them anonymity in citizens united. And now these hidden powerful influencers and controllers are trying to take over the government so that we not only live in an economic oligarchy but a political oligarchy in which the rich ruled the rest. And they’re trying to do it the way all fascists take over governments by twisting and manipulating the laws with corrupt courts and corrupt politicians.

  • @Joethebro101
    @Joethebro101 3 місяці тому +1

    Thank you Robert Reich for all you do especially fighting against Trump and Trumpanzees.

  • @elizabethmitchell1882
    @elizabethmitchell1882 4 місяці тому

    An invaluable discussion, thank you.

  • @adamderbent6986
    @adamderbent6986 4 місяці тому +58

    The Chief Justice flag is a message: I stand with Donald J. Trump and give a damn about everything else.

  • @arnoldriendeau3072
    @arnoldriendeau3072 4 місяці тому +1

    They should removed from the bench and held in contempt until their impeachment trial

  • @rune9055
    @rune9055 4 місяці тому +8

    Will NOT be surprised if treasonous Thomas is ousting Alito to redirect the focus away from Thomas himself. Shady corrupted judges and greed know no limits. Everyone will be talking about Alito while Thomas and his wife will be forgotten momentarily.

  • @tylerhackner9731
    @tylerhackner9731 4 місяці тому +19

    End corporate greed

  • @dwightmcfee9521
    @dwightmcfee9521 4 місяці тому +12

    Age of impunity!

  • @marygibbons2263
    @marygibbons2263 4 місяці тому +1

    You 2 are national treasures ❤

  • @5309backbeat
    @5309backbeat 4 місяці тому +8

    The Supreme Swamp

  • @DeborahGee
    @DeborahGee 4 місяці тому +1

    What a great conversation between the two of you. I loved watching the video footage on Robert stating that there should be equal quality marriages back in 2002. I didn’t know that. Wow, how cool is that. He was right in his comeback on stating that interracial marriages were not approved of prior to 2002 but did manage to make their way into our society, thankfully.

  • @viveksmom
    @viveksmom 4 місяці тому +2

    Roberts wants us to respect the court without doing anything to earn or maintain our respect. The appearance of bias or impropriety is not something they get to judge; it is something we the people get to judge based on facts.

  • @Rooln1
    @Rooln1 4 місяці тому +10

    This stuff is getting to be too much for my brain to handle

  • @roseymalino9855
    @roseymalino9855 2 місяці тому

    Always good to get a pure, unadulterated, outstandingly tolerant, fairly expressed criticism.

  • @hapennysparrow
    @hapennysparrow 4 місяці тому +3

    There are still a few good men. Robert Reich among them.

  • @brendabiffibaldovino8306
    @brendabiffibaldovino8306 4 місяці тому

    Thank you very much for sharing 💙💙💙

  • @richardflower7408
    @richardflower7408 4 місяці тому +32

    Elect a total democratic majority in both houses. Then impeach the bribe takers and the court legislators and appoint men with integrity and honorable records. Start passing legislation to prevent appointments to the court without proper investgation and verification of records.

    • @speakingupforpointmolate4670
      @speakingupforpointmolate4670 4 місяці тому +8

      Appoint good women as well.

    • @ailblentyn
      @ailblentyn 4 місяці тому

      When people do elect Dems, they turn out to be Sinema and Fetterman

    • @michaelcap9550
      @michaelcap9550 4 місяці тому

      @@speakingupforpointmolate4670 DEI hires.

    • @michaelrch
      @michaelrch 4 місяці тому

      Didn't that already happen in 2020? And what was the result? The Democratic party aren't the solution to any problem.

    • @broddr
      @broddr 4 місяці тому

      Only 1/3 of Senate seats are up for re-election in any given election year. So many people who put power and Party above the nation, like Mitch McConnell, don’t have to worry this year.

  • @michaelcosgrove6908
    @michaelcosgrove6908 4 місяці тому +1

    In the words of Tom Waits “The big print giveth, the small print taketh away”

  • @MyLoganTreks
    @MyLoganTreks 4 місяці тому +6

    Email on Airline fees, did anyone else get the propaganda from Frontier this week saying that their CEO has decided to have greater transparency and fairness lol what a joke. We know this is due to regulations not their good will..

  • @jenn976
    @jenn976 4 місяці тому

    I didn’t know that Robert Reich had run for gov. of MA. I also didn’t know he had spoken up for marriage equality during his campaign. BRAVO, Professor!! Love these Sat. morning pieces.

  • @waynesitarz424
    @waynesitarz424 4 місяці тому +4

    Term limits.

  • @Bbbbad724
    @Bbbbad724 4 місяці тому

    Bob you are the greatest! I love both of you! But I have been following you for years.

  • @lucysocha5237
    @lucysocha5237 4 місяці тому

    By the way, I enjoyed your Coffee Klatch very much. Thank you.

  • @thehoaofcoronadoplace2801
    @thehoaofcoronadoplace2801 4 місяці тому +1

    How do we keep fighting after the election? I am truly concerned. None of this is normal.

  • @bigcatproductions2789
    @bigcatproductions2789 4 місяці тому +22

    ALL the time in court is just a Delay until Don gets ParDON ed

    • @ginaharry7710
      @ginaharry7710 4 місяці тому +3

      You mean self-pardoned

    • @seand.g423
      @seand.g423 4 місяці тому

      ​@@ginaharry7710or pardoned by the Dems "ta nawt sedda precedent"...

  • @BillS-e8f
    @BillS-e8f 4 місяці тому

    And thank you very much

  • @helenpatterson3858
    @helenpatterson3858 4 місяці тому +2

    My son was a Boy Scout growing up. He is still saddened by folks who imagine themselves as flagbearers and put flags on their vehicles. The flags blow off into the roads, and the next "flag bearer" just drives over them.

  • @traymuse
    @traymuse 4 місяці тому

    I have never known how to describe the conservative disconnect between govt intrusion in business and govt intrusion in private life, but you hit the nail on the head.

  • @jaywatt4674
    @jaywatt4674 4 місяці тому +11

    "Impeach" any one that holds any favoritism to one or other party and taking of any kind of bribe," I mean gifts"😂

  • @jeanineethridge2443
    @jeanineethridge2443 4 місяці тому +1

    I thought an upside down flag was a sign of distress.

  • @bigdog44pc
    @bigdog44pc 4 місяці тому +7

    In other words, the upside down flag means you're unAmerican.

    • @sassysaint3096
      @sassysaint3096 4 місяці тому

      No, it's a signal the country is under attack. The disgusting thing here is the MAGA republicans hijacked the meaning just like they've hijacked the flag its self.

    • @helenpatterson3858
      @helenpatterson3858 4 місяці тому +3

      It is SUPPOSED to signal an immediate danger. This abuse only delutes the power of the use of the flag to signal danger.

  • @TomLongone
    @TomLongone 4 місяці тому

    This is why we need term limits for supreme court justice

  • @morrispet
    @morrispet 4 місяці тому

    BOTH of you are GREAT
    And Heather is RIGHT: what an INCREDIBLE LEGACY of fighting the fight
    Old 😁 Leftist in Alabama
    🔵🟥

  • @zackamania6534
    @zackamania6534 4 місяці тому +1

    Cox Sacker…. LOVE IT

  • @M.Sid07
    @M.Sid07 4 місяці тому +1

    We the people demand justice No One Is Above The Law

  • @Primo_extracts
    @Primo_extracts 4 місяці тому +3

    They're all criminals

    • @UvalCoba
      @UvalCoba 4 місяці тому

      Most.
      Not all.
      The good ones don't get as much coverage as the schmucks.

  • @Samtzu
    @Samtzu 4 місяці тому

    There are those who cannot help but "Fight the fight..." Keep going.... we aren't there yet (and may never be...) but the fight goes on....

  • @chrisdonovan8795
    @chrisdonovan8795 4 місяці тому +5

    América se acabó. Si esto no está muy claro a estas alturas, votar no es suficiente para solucionar nuestros problemas. El sistema de justicia no es suficiente. Los demócratas lo niegan cuando se enfrentan a la amenaza de una dictadura y la violencia que la acompaña.

    • @chrisdonovan8795
      @chrisdonovan8795 4 місяці тому +1

      (I have to comment in Spanish because my comment is automatically deleted otherwise. I guess my POV is too scary.)

    • @Maelstromme
      @Maelstromme 4 місяці тому

      I agree. I don’t see how we can recover from this. America is faced with a threat that manifests as a representation of pretty much every vice and toxic trait of American culture, combined with it’s demons from history that it did not fully atone for or achieve closure with. The Gilded Age, Jim Crow, The Failed Reconstruction. It’s all coming back to us in one fell swoop. The unacceptable is now acceptable.
      Once again, a great civilization is faced with annihilation by the cynical ambitions of it’s well-connected and ultra-wealthy denizens.

    • @jeannerogers7085
      @jeannerogers7085 4 місяці тому +1

      Stay tuned. This rodeo ain't over yet.

  • @pjmvdbroek
    @pjmvdbroek 4 місяці тому

    Very simple: We need moral leaders like Robbert Reich.