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David Holzman's avatar

And Susan Collins' Democratic opponent has surged more than 10 points beyond her, to 51%.

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David Holzman's avatar

Chris, you'd feel a lot better about our political situation if you would read Robert Hubbell (also on Substack).

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sierra echo charlie's avatar

Chris, I would like to be more optimistic, but if Trump were to simply die in a plane crash with JD Vance and his Christian advisors, it wouldn't make any difference because half of this country is always going to vote Republican regardless of whether it is in a community's best interest or their own best interest. And your remedies for growing your veggies and staying physically fit and emotionally sprung. That is definitely the way to go as Obama used to say, the Arc of history is long. Sadly too long for my taste, but there's so much positivity in the world. I have no choice given my limited power base LOL but to embrace the good stuff and move forward into the next day with my own head held high. Thank you for this piece.

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Chris Andrews's avatar

Well said.

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David Holzman's avatar

I disagree. Trump is doing damn badly, and people are catching on. Inflation is bad. The generals were disgusted with the charade Trump put them through. Millions of Americans are going to be demonstrating against him in a couple of weeks. Trump's mind is going. I could come up with more if it weren't so late, but he's definitely in trouble.

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Chris Andrews's avatar

Yeah, well, he may be in trouble, but there are those millions of rabid MAGAs, JD Vance, and Trump's entire creepy cabinet that will fall in. Pretty sure this isn't going to be pretty anytime soon. Question: Whenever did Trump's doing badly keep him from rearing his ugly head over and over? I wish you were right. 🤡

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David Holzman's avatar

We've got a No Kings Day coming up the 18th of this month, and if the numbers of protesters are greater than on the last No Kings Day, it will be a major blow to Trump.

You should subscribe to Robert Hubbell. He paints a good, and likely accurate picture of what's happening.

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Chris Andrews's avatar

Do send pics. Will love to see it. Will check out Robert Hubbell, though it is unlikely that anyone is going to pull me out of my vision of doom.

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David Holzman's avatar

Robert Hubbell has posted a bunch of photos of protests that his readers have sent him, at the end of his column.

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Laura's avatar

You nailed it. I get very disheartened most days. Reading this reminds me I'm not alone. Thank you, friend!

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David Holzman's avatar

Read Robert Hubbell (also on Substack) and you'll be heartened.

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