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Kate Bergam's avatar

“Then it was Jamie Raskin’s turn. As always, this indispensable member of Congress did went straight at his target, armed with the facts and more intelligence in his little finger than is possessed but the entire Republican caucus.”

I love this! He is the best!

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T.R.'s avatar

Raskin is totally awesome, I agree!!

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Barbara A. Tidyman's avatar

How about Raskin for president in 2028 ?

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Linda McCaughey's avatar

With Katie Porter as VP!! We can dream, can't we?

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Harlemscorp's avatar

I Would Say AYE to both

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Linda McCaughey's avatar

A joy to watch him at work!

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Megan Macomber's avatar

Jamie is not just a national treasure. He is an intergalactic treasure.

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Susanne Dye's avatar

I’m glad you are charged up with positive feelings today. Sometimes it’s hard to muster even a modicum of confidence beyond an audible ugh.

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Caroline Grevelle's avatar

I agree.

Thanks, Mary. 💙

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Judy Ellery's avatar

Thank you Mary. I look forward to everything you write. I sincerely hope that there are enough sane people who will see Donald for what he is and not vote for him.

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Daniel Appleton's avatar

DJT will say " pay no attention to the man behind the curtain ! ".

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Nurjam's avatar

Only it’s a trillion times more malignant…or is it?

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Megan Macomber's avatar

He would NEVER put himself behind a curtain! Not Donald The Camera-Monger.

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Daniel Appleton's avatar

I have NO IDEA what in Perdition's flames I was thinking.....

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Derek Smith's avatar

You were correct, Daniel. We need to look behind the curtain to see who is pulling T💩p’s strings. He is a useful puppet.

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Kathleen Robinson's avatar

I totally agree with you. I too hope there are enough sane people who will see Donald for what he is and not vote for him. A vote for Donald is a vote to destroy our democracy and undermine the very fabric of our Constitution. Mary Trump, thank you for your efforts.

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Kathi Miller's avatar

Mary, thanks gif fighting the good fight! I wish Christie would endorse Biden. But maybe he did with his character comment. Raskin represented great state of Maryland-the bluest state in the Union by the numbers!

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Kathi Miller's avatar

Sorry about the typos

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Nurjam's avatar

More important that you write Kathi

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Julia Levine's avatar

The question is…can he feel shame? He is a soulless dementor. He will continue to blunder ahead until a court finally stops him for good.

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Daniel Appleton's avatar

He's like a hybrid of the Jagannath & Frankenstein's monster, with a dollop of Bizarro.

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Julia Levine's avatar

Ha! That’s a great mix…but still more appealing than his current visage!

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Daniel Appleton's avatar

Oh, Julia, a squid that crawled out of its tank, crawled out onto the highway & then squashed by 2 18 - wheelers would look DIVINE !

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Julia Levine's avatar

Ewww!

A squid is still smarter than Drumph…

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Daniel Appleton's avatar

So is a dead tapeworm or flatworm.

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T.R.'s avatar

LOL!! :DDD

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Boz Robertson's avatar

Frankenstein’s monster exhibited at least a modicum of kindness. We have not seen this in DJT, and never will. Don ups his level of cruelty.

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Daniel Appleton's avatar

DJT was a real MONSTER as a kid, I've read. A BULLY that basically picked on other kids, derided, insulted kids & teachers just because it was " FUN ". If he had KILLED a student ( or at least put one in the hospital ICU ) just because Papa Fred could smooth things over & clean up the mess, I WOULD NOT be overly surprised.

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Patricia Jaeger's avatar

You must be exhausted keeping us all up to date on what's been going on with Trump and the Republicans. I hope you get some R&R soon, even if only for a day. And thanks for keeping us up to date.

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Daniel Appleton's avatar

Amen. I no longer trust the GOP. About as far as I could toss Mt. Kilimanjaro.

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Kathleen Robinson's avatar

I feel the same way. I no longer trust the GOP. In fact, I have lost faith in SCOTUS since they overturned Roe v. Wade - because they took away a woman's right to choose for every woman in America and returned us to the 1950's when women were considered less than a man.

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Daniel Appleton's avatar

IF those of us who truly believed in US democracy & the values of TRUE Americans stood up & held the GOP & their fake patriotism accountable, I mean, STUCK THEIR FEET TO THE FIRE, NO COMPROMISING, we could make a change. As long as we started with the non - MAGA Republicans & just let the Libertarians stew in their own juices......& we told the Evangelicals to get out of bed with them / get the HELL out of Dodge.....

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alice jena's avatar

I am so proud of my "brothers," Rep. Moskowitz and Rep. Raskin!

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Diana-Sedona's avatar

They are both awesome. They tell it like it is and don't hold back.

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Helen Newall's avatar

Great work Ms Trump! I love your newsletter and am proud to continue being a subscriber. Thank you

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Suzanne Shaps's avatar

Should that be Dr. Trump??? I believe she has a PhD. :)

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Ann Gullberg's avatar

Thanks, Mary... Have been listening to news all day. It was our hope too that Christie will back Biden... wouldn’t that just drive tfg nuts? 🤭🤞🏽

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Linda McCaughey's avatar

Never thought much of Christie when he was in grovelling mode; but he is a very savvy and intelligent man. Of all the R candidates, he was the only one I could have accepted if forced to pick.

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Nurjam's avatar

I hope he hosts Meet the Press & beyond. He spoke up & out against the Madness that is don the con trump. For that he has redeemed himself while the gop has turned into fascism 101.

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Daniel Appleton's avatar

TFG has EVERY INTENTION of being a combination of an iron - fisted dictator such as Qaddafi or Ferdinand Marcos or even South Korea's late president Park. WE CANNOT F--KING ALLOW THIS TO HAPPEN !

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Derek Smith's avatar

Savvy and intelligent, yes, but still a narcissist and sociopath.

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Linda McCaughey's avatar

Yeah, well; can't expect saints in politics, I guess. Just saying I'd pick him as the least awful example of Homo sapiens sapiens currently on offer from the R team.

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flo chapgier's avatar

Omg Mary this was not just brilliant today, but so hilarious !! Thank you thank you thank you

Jamie Raskin and Jasmine were...on fire !!

I think perhaps the most humiliating one in the House was on Mr. Gosar at the end,

when Jamie Raskin asked on what facts was Joe Biden guilty :

https://x.com/MeidasTouch/status/1745209444013859186?s=20

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Marc Bergeron's avatar

UGH... That guy Gosar is apparently not much more than a little boy in a man's suit... talk about fumbling and bumbling... and having ZERO FACTS. Epic FAIL.

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Barbara A. Tidyman's avatar

He looked like a deer in car headlights when he saw Hunter Biden enter the room today. Priceless !

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Diana-Sedona's avatar

Yet another one that when I listen to him I wonder how anyone could vote for him. His own siblings have spoken out against him. Sorta like RFK Jr's siblings speaking out against him. Another nut job. His father his rolling over in his grave.

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Judith L Hubbard's avatar

Priceless!

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Randy S. Eisenberg's avatar

Best part of my day is here. Looking forward to reactions as we move, well, forward.

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Barbara A. Tidyman's avatar

Me too ! I really appreciate the responses of all you "Mary lovers". It's a great neighborhood to be a part of . . .

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Kara Owens's avatar

Oh Ms. T, you are amazing 🤩 I've recommended your book to Uber drivers and whenever possible, will be trolling BACK on your behalf out on the interwebs. GO MARY!!! 🙏💙❣️

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Barbara A. Tidyman's avatar

If any of you "Mary lovers" have not read her book -- GET IT ! You will find out her REAL reason for not liking her uncle from a young age .

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Megan Macomber's avatar

Both books are great. Mary is a fantastic researcher and superb writer. Even if you don't read much (especially non-fiction), I think you'll find her work welcoming and inspirational.

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bluesyfish's avatar

I’ve read both of her books and will always refer to anyone who has a Ph.D as “Doctor.”

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Megan Macomber's avatar

Thank you, but most of us don't stand on that ceremonial address, bluesyfish!

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bluesyfish's avatar

:) A Master's thesis almost did me in, can't imagine having the fortitude to do a dissertation! Eek!

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Megan Macomber's avatar

I put my dissertation off for three years (spent teaching, which I loved) and then wrote it in a summer. That part was fun--it was getting the footnotes formatted that almost did ME in!

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Gayle Partain HARTIGAN's avatar

You are a shinning star and the sharp edges of your stars were made to torment the sadly impossible relation of yours!!! KEEP UP helping our Nation stop this crazy situation!

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JOHN MILLER's avatar

We love you Mary. Your reporting is very complete and factual. Thank you for being a faithful soldier.

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Jill  Nagle's avatar

You are singlehandedly rehabilitating the Trump name.

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Mark R.'s avatar

What a hoot to see you on a roll! Maybe I’ve missed other similar posts from you as a newer (paid) member, but as a fellow psychologist who spent 30 years conducting criminal risk assessments for use in the courts in determining disposition, I can totally agree that you are reading him perfectly. Rock on!

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