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How shameful, immoral and criminal this loathe some creature is. He continually shows us that the he does not have best interests of the country in his sights. He incites, insults and endangers the lives of his citizenry. How no one in the Republican Party has screamed loudly against this “ plot against America” just shows you who they are. I pray we come through this awful time. Thanks Eric for shining a light on the responsibility of journalists to call this out. I cannot believe this is America today.

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on some days it really is hard to believe this is happening here

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Did you get to read the book or Watch The Plot Against America on HBO? Riveting. I also listened to a podcast about the series hosted by Peter Sagal and featuring David Simon, who shepherded the production from book to TV. Both men provided interesting context and some caveats regarding comparisons between the book and what's happening today.

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I read “Plot” a year ago last winter. Highly, highly recommended

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Well here's why and it's as plausible as any scenario. If the pandemic continues to wreak havoc in the US into the fall, the administration's strategy will be to postpone, which in this context means to cancel the election. All of a sudden the administration will be so concerned about the well being of American citizens, not wanting them to be exposed to the virus even though he wants them in droves at his rallies. Look, could be far fetch but ask yourself what one person on this entire planet is benefiting from this psychopath in the White House. Answer: Vladimir Putin. Coincidence, I think not. I have believed for three years now that Trump is nothing more than a Russian asset. I could be wrong but his actions speak otherwise.

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watch what happened in KY tm w/ primary. GOP shut down hundreds of polling places, esp in Louisville

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I do appreciate "The Fun Stuff" a lot. We need it! I'm waiting on the vinyl copy before I get into the new Bob. I know I'm gonna enjoy it.

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it’s really good! vinyl a great idea...

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That’s non-aggression “pact”

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The only thing that is static about Donald Trump is that he is only ever in service to himself. I keep reading certain authors, podcasters and Twitter celebs who seem to believe Trump is near the center of some vast international conspiracy of the elite. That his actions are somehow the result of a plan. I just don't see it. Trump is 100% id. He's only ever obsessed with his own enrichment and praise. He doesn't care about anything or anyone else. If he's in a conspiracy, it's because he's a dupe who thinks he's a mastermind. He thinks he's a master salesman who can put one over on anyone. I don't think his needs rise above that base level of feeling like a big man because deep down he sees himself as a failure.

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