From Canada: Today Trump said the following to other countries: “My message to every business in the world is very simple: Come make your product in America, and we will give you among the lowest taxes of any nation on earth,” Trump said.
“But if you don’t make your product in America, which is your prerogative, then very simply you will have to pay a tariff. Differing amounts, but a tariff.”
This man is economically insane. All methods must be used to stop this disaster. I won't buy American products. I realize this will hurt people, but so do civil wars, world wars, your forthcoming lack of health care, the cancellation of WHO, the Paris Accord on climate, etc. We can't be mild with our response.
PS. Canada does not want to be part of the US. In 1775 and 1812 when American troops invaded Canada, Canadians said no with guns. They have not changed their minds. They all say Tuck Frump.
Tuck Frump. Rally the Resistance and toss the bum out. We don't need criminals and sycophant billionaires running this proud nation. It time to put pressure on the gutless Republicans who are kissing Dump's smelly butt. We are Americans. We believe in liberty and fairness. Let's send the bum to Moscow. And let's hear it for truth in our public affairs. Let's flysh the toilet on this evil shit and his creatures.
Mr Rather, thank you! I’ve tried to avoid news and SubStack for a while now. Today I turned my notifications back on. I knew things weren’t good, but I was overwhelmed by what I was seeing. Your voice, as it has been for years, is a voice of reason, is calming and I truly appreciate it! I know this is also a tough time for you personally, and I hope you are taking care of yourself, but thank you for being here for us❤️.
Thank you for this piece; it’s lessened my anxiety and stress by saying what I can and should do and showing I’m not alone—by a long shot. And thanks for quoting the insightful Rebecca Solnit. She’s so important.
I have to admit lately I cry a bit when I read any of your posts. The voice of sanity from a trusted wise man is more and more rare. Thank you always...these are dark days.
Can Trump issue another executive order to stop Siberian Cold Fronts and Canadian Geese from crossing our Northern border? Sure would lower the price of heating oil and eggs:)
"People are saying" that the droppings of Canada geese are toxic!* s/. So, for the sake of our nation's health, I don't think we should make Canada the 51st state!
We are witnessing pure evil right out of the gate! When he pardoned the most dangerous of the J6 rioters who were imprisoned, he even shocked GOP members of Congress who will pay a price for enabling such cruelty. Some are even speaking out and saying he went too far. Too little, too late. If you’re going to enable an evil, cruel nutcase, what did they expect. He’s going to take a lot of people down with him, which is little console to all who are irreparably hurt.
It is going to take a whole lot of faith and I agree with Dan. We must find a way of keeping hope alive. His base will shrink as their health care costs skyrocket. They were warned.
As always Dan, your timing is impeccable!… it’s truly nutz out there in that Mad House of tRump! No surprise, we knew…we knew… the gut punch to the Capital Police though is very ver6 difficult to take, I think of Brian Sicknick and the others that lost their life, they were not killed on that day January 6th, they were murdered… idk what I would do or think if I were a law officer with the decision of the blanket pardons… I’m sick for these officers, I cannot imagine what their families are going through…it is beyond outrage, truly outrageous! … I’m hoping the people in charge will fight like hell,…bc I feel, by tRump releasing these rioters, insurrectionists and murdered, he is building his militiamen, plain and simple… it’s terrifying…
Thank you for sanity and a trace of hope but I’m not nearly as worried about the 1.6% of our 250 years as I am the next 30 years because I fear that is the length of time it will take to both endure the upheaval and hatred that is just beginning because no one wants to be in Trump’s crosshairs and the time this country will take to get its bearings and right itself. How long has it taken Germany to shed its nazi snake skin?
Self care is so important. In addition to that , my antidote to Trump's firehouse attempt is resistance through actions I can take and not worry about those I am not able to take.
Dear Dan, thank you for giving me something to hold on to in these trying times. When I feel hopeless, I re-read one or two of your columns & they Steady me. Even in my very Blue state, Delaware, I see & hear things that plunge me into despair but luckily I have family & friends to lift my hopes & I share Steady with them. Thank you & please keep on with your thoughts and words.
Literally tears in my eyes reading this as, once again, you are able to put words to my feelings. Thank you for helping to both validate and inspire.
From Canada: Today Trump said the following to other countries: “My message to every business in the world is very simple: Come make your product in America, and we will give you among the lowest taxes of any nation on earth,” Trump said.
“But if you don’t make your product in America, which is your prerogative, then very simply you will have to pay a tariff. Differing amounts, but a tariff.”
This man is economically insane. All methods must be used to stop this disaster. I won't buy American products. I realize this will hurt people, but so do civil wars, world wars, your forthcoming lack of health care, the cancellation of WHO, the Paris Accord on climate, etc. We can't be mild with our response.
PS. Canada does not want to be part of the US. In 1775 and 1812 when American troops invaded Canada, Canadians said no with guns. They have not changed their minds. They all say Tuck Frump.
Tuck Frump. Rally the Resistance and toss the bum out. We don't need criminals and sycophant billionaires running this proud nation. It time to put pressure on the gutless Republicans who are kissing Dump's smelly butt. We are Americans. We believe in liberty and fairness. Let's send the bum to Moscow. And let's hear it for truth in our public affairs. Let's flysh the toilet on this evil shit and his creatures.
Mr Rather, thank you! I’ve tried to avoid news and SubStack for a while now. Today I turned my notifications back on. I knew things weren’t good, but I was overwhelmed by what I was seeing. Your voice, as it has been for years, is a voice of reason, is calming and I truly appreciate it! I know this is also a tough time for you personally, and I hope you are taking care of yourself, but thank you for being here for us❤️.
My apologies for not acknowledging Team Steady as well… Thank you!!!
Thank you for this piece; it’s lessened my anxiety and stress by saying what I can and should do and showing I’m not alone—by a long shot. And thanks for quoting the insightful Rebecca Solnit. She’s so important.
I have to admit lately I cry a bit when I read any of your posts. The voice of sanity from a trusted wise man is more and more rare. Thank you always...these are dark days.
Can Trump issue another executive order to stop Siberian Cold Fronts and Canadian Geese from crossing our Northern border? Sure would lower the price of heating oil and eggs:)
"People are saying" that the droppings of Canada geese are toxic!* s/. So, for the sake of our nation's health, I don't think we should make Canada the 51st state!
( * not toxic... but definitely messy!)
We are witnessing pure evil right out of the gate! When he pardoned the most dangerous of the J6 rioters who were imprisoned, he even shocked GOP members of Congress who will pay a price for enabling such cruelty. Some are even speaking out and saying he went too far. Too little, too late. If you’re going to enable an evil, cruel nutcase, what did they expect. He’s going to take a lot of people down with him, which is little console to all who are irreparably hurt.
It is going to take a whole lot of faith and I agree with Dan. We must find a way of keeping hope alive. His base will shrink as their health care costs skyrocket. They were warned.
Thank you again. Your posts always hearten and motivate me. We must persevere. We are strong.
As always Dan, your timing is impeccable!… it’s truly nutz out there in that Mad House of tRump! No surprise, we knew…we knew… the gut punch to the Capital Police though is very ver6 difficult to take, I think of Brian Sicknick and the others that lost their life, they were not killed on that day January 6th, they were murdered… idk what I would do or think if I were a law officer with the decision of the blanket pardons… I’m sick for these officers, I cannot imagine what their families are going through…it is beyond outrage, truly outrageous! … I’m hoping the people in charge will fight like hell,…bc I feel, by tRump releasing these rioters, insurrectionists and murdered, he is building his militiamen, plain and simple… it’s terrifying…
Thank you. I appreciate this and you're right.
Thank you for sanity and a trace of hope but I’m not nearly as worried about the 1.6% of our 250 years as I am the next 30 years because I fear that is the length of time it will take to both endure the upheaval and hatred that is just beginning because no one wants to be in Trump’s crosshairs and the time this country will take to get its bearings and right itself. How long has it taken Germany to shed its nazi snake skin?
Agree. And Germany has worked very hard at eliminating that stain.
Self care is so important. In addition to that , my antidote to Trump's firehouse attempt is resistance through actions I can take and not worry about those I am not able to take.
Dear Dan, thank you for giving me something to hold on to in these trying times. When I feel hopeless, I re-read one or two of your columns & they Steady me. Even in my very Blue state, Delaware, I see & hear things that plunge me into despair but luckily I have family & friends to lift my hopes & I share Steady with them. Thank you & please keep on with your thoughts and words.
A person who will not quit will not be beaten. Thank you, Dan Rather, for modeling Steady.