Great interview!! Love the idea of some sort of mentorship - we do need to “move along” some older politicians, but would love to see the wisdom passed on.
And I hope Robert is right about the silver linings - I know I am learning more now about the constitution than I have ever known….
Well done guys! It seems to me that me-ism, the cult of personality (and influencing), and celebrity-ism, are at the center of the global "fascist" universe. Some blame the lack of "religion" for this but the truth is much more individuated as evidenced by the lack of morality / compassion / empathy especially among religious zealots. It is certain that ones tendency to think / speak/do right is not enhanced by "religion"...
The billionaires that Bob Reich mentions, at the end of the interview, will replace Trump with another stooge to carry out their agenda that Reich also mentions.
Russell Vought is behind the curtain making most of these democracy-crushing executive orders and decisions. He helped author Project 2025. He’s a Christian Nationalist, served in Trump’s first term, and is now overseeing DOGE which is a terrifying thought. We need to get him, Miller and Bondi out of there.
I so totally agree with the statement Bob made about pitting Americans against one another. This is just a terrible position we have gotten into and we know some people in power are thrilled because we just become each others enemies and the power people become the heros. Very sad and I unfortunately, I feel we are a long way off from mending bridges and bringing unity back to our country.
A voice of reason - Robert Reich. I wish he could teach at the Capital! We need more of Robert out there and more Robert Reichs to speak up and tell it like it is!
Every generation feels unheard and misunderstood by the previous one. Each generation thinks it's different from all the others and it is ... but it's also the same.
My retirement has allowed me to start new hobbies like oil painting and create new businesses combining my love of women's adventure travel, hiking, and personal training.
My north star: being of service
Success: making a lasting positive change at any level
The Democratic Party is not giving me any confidence that have any ability to do anything.
Look at the Senate primary race in NY which is looking like it's going to be AOC challenging Chuck Schumer. I don't think AOC can win that primary due to her not being well known in upstate and western NY. She polls well in NY City against Schumer with pretty good lead but I doubt that will be the case in upstate and western NY.
The Democrats problem is decades in the making and I don't see that changing. It doesn't help that the DNC is in a circular firing squad.
Two words: Term limits. 5 or 6 terms in the House and 3 or 4 in the Senate and they have to set up their own retirement plan and should have to use get health insurance like everyone through the ACA.
I agree Term Limits. I do not think that being a Politian was suppose to be a career! I heard someone propose term limits for scotus, 1776 either 17 years in position or age 76. Thought that was pretty cleaver and would work for congress as well. Of course, congress would never go along with that idea.
two thoughts: 1. oldies need to FEEL treasured, appreciated, and safe. People like Pelosi stay too long b/c they don’t feel the next person can handle things and do what they did: fundraising but networking, figuring out what’s wrong and how to fix it etc.
2. I think if we can get through this, it is going to take a lot of rebuilding. If we are rebuilding, we can rebuild better! there is PLENTY of money, make health care FREE.
Yes! That! A Democratic Council that retiring politicians move into as mentors.❤️
Stop it right now! Two of my faves together on a zoom?! I haven't even watched it yet but this made my day.
examples like Jimmie Carter, helped build houses until the day he couldn't lift a hammer anymore
Great interview!! Love the idea of some sort of mentorship - we do need to “move along” some older politicians, but would love to see the wisdom passed on.
And I hope Robert is right about the silver linings - I know I am learning more now about the constitution than I have ever known….
Well done guys! It seems to me that me-ism, the cult of personality (and influencing), and celebrity-ism, are at the center of the global "fascist" universe. Some blame the lack of "religion" for this but the truth is much more individuated as evidenced by the lack of morality / compassion / empathy especially among religious zealots. It is certain that ones tendency to think / speak/do right is not enhanced by "religion"...
You are dead on with what you say about the religious zealots that you speak of , I witness this almost every day and I live in Canada.
And it is very frustrating to deal with.
Fantastic interview. Great points 👍 thank you both
I think Trump will loose in the end! And it will be very humiliating for him, So many are seeing who he really is. The 🌊wave is coming!
I feel this too.
The billionaires that Bob Reich mentions, at the end of the interview, will replace Trump with another stooge to carry out their agenda that Reich also mentions.
Russell Vought is behind the curtain making most of these democracy-crushing executive orders and decisions. He helped author Project 2025. He’s a Christian Nationalist, served in Trump’s first term, and is now overseeing DOGE which is a terrifying thought. We need to get him, Miller and Bondi out of there.
I so totally agree with the statement Bob made about pitting Americans against one another. This is just a terrible position we have gotten into and we know some people in power are thrilled because we just become each others enemies and the power people become the heros. Very sad and I unfortunately, I feel we are a long way off from mending bridges and bringing unity back to our country.
Thanks for asking “Who is telling him to do this?” I’ve been saying that forever!! (Like Trump even entertains ideas about education, lol!!)
A voice of reason - Robert Reich. I wish he could teach at the Capital! We need more of Robert out there and more Robert Reichs to speak up and tell it like it is!
Thrilled to see the two of you together!
Every generation feels unheard and misunderstood by the previous one. Each generation thinks it's different from all the others and it is ... but it's also the same.
My retirement has allowed me to start new hobbies like oil painting and create new businesses combining my love of women's adventure travel, hiking, and personal training.
My north star: being of service
Success: making a lasting positive change at any level
Such a wonderfully wise man. Long may he continue to contribute to our understanding of the world and the importance of our place in it. Bravo!
The Democratic Party is not giving me any confidence that have any ability to do anything.
Look at the Senate primary race in NY which is looking like it's going to be AOC challenging Chuck Schumer. I don't think AOC can win that primary due to her not being well known in upstate and western NY. She polls well in NY City against Schumer with pretty good lead but I doubt that will be the case in upstate and western NY.
The Democrats problem is decades in the making and I don't see that changing. It doesn't help that the DNC is in a circular firing squad.
Two words: Term limits. 5 or 6 terms in the House and 3 or 4 in the Senate and they have to set up their own retirement plan and should have to use get health insurance like everyone through the ACA.
I agree Term Limits. I do not think that being a Politian was suppose to be a career! I heard someone propose term limits for scotus, 1776 either 17 years in position or age 76. Thought that was pretty cleaver and would work for congress as well. Of course, congress would never go along with that idea.
Not many people lived to be 76 in 18th or 19th century.
Right, I am referring to a current proposal in the 21st century.
two thoughts: 1. oldies need to FEEL treasured, appreciated, and safe. People like Pelosi stay too long b/c they don’t feel the next person can handle things and do what they did: fundraising but networking, figuring out what’s wrong and how to fix it etc.
2. I think if we can get through this, it is going to take a lot of rebuilding. If we are rebuilding, we can rebuild better! there is PLENTY of money, make health care FREE.
They want power and they want to control the rest of us. Democrats when doing their jobs would curb the power of the rich