Could you join with other substack writers to condemn Trump's violent hate speech and to pressure prominent and elected Republicans to make their support of him contingent upon upholding norms against vicious and provocative language and memes? Very directed criticism affected Ronna McDaniels' hiring: an intense, coordinated effort to condemn intentionally false or hateful political speech might work to display its ugliness, to slow and discourage its use.
If we all rise up together, it may convince even those who seek to further their own careers by support of Trump stand up against his dangerous behaviors.
Following the January 6th insurrection a republican congressman from Alabama was questioned by Jamie Raskin about statements he made following the attack calling the rioters “tourists.” This same congressman can be seen helping secret service agents blocking the door to the chamber, many with guns drawn. Shortly after, Ronna McDaniel releases a statement claiming that the riot was “legitimate political discourse.” My question is whether we as a nation can somehow return to a time when there were facts, not alternative facts and truth without hearing “truth isn’t truth.” Too many leaders have failed us by whitewashing the past while perpetuating the big lie which leaves me wondering how architects of Jan. 6th knew in advance they could control such vast swaths of public sentiment.
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Thank you so much for your work.
Could you join with other substack writers to condemn Trump's violent hate speech and to pressure prominent and elected Republicans to make their support of him contingent upon upholding norms against vicious and provocative language and memes? Very directed criticism affected Ronna McDaniels' hiring: an intense, coordinated effort to condemn intentionally false or hateful political speech might work to display its ugliness, to slow and discourage its use.
If we all rise up together, it may convince even those who seek to further their own careers by support of Trump stand up against his dangerous behaviors.
Thank you for sharing this enlightening essay and for the references. Looking forward to seeing your
T V appearance this weekend.
This is a brilliant letter, Ruth. Thank you.
Following the January 6th insurrection a republican congressman from Alabama was questioned by Jamie Raskin about statements he made following the attack calling the rioters “tourists.” This same congressman can be seen helping secret service agents blocking the door to the chamber, many with guns drawn. Shortly after, Ronna McDaniel releases a statement claiming that the riot was “legitimate political discourse.” My question is whether we as a nation can somehow return to a time when there were facts, not alternative facts and truth without hearing “truth isn’t truth.” Too many leaders have failed us by whitewashing the past while perpetuating the big lie which leaves me wondering how architects of Jan. 6th knew in advance they could control such vast swaths of public sentiment.