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Susan Martell's avatar

Thank you very much for this new podcast. I have listened to it twice!!

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Susan Martell's avatar

Sam and Susan: I paid $60.00 to belong to Lincoln Square on August 1,2025.

I have learned that each person who does contribute on Lincoln Square has their own plan which charges additional dollars. I really am confused as to what I bought!! Please explain. TY

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Rev. Susan G's avatar

Our media also treated Cumin Caligula as a joke. I blame them as much as anyone for getting us into this mess.

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Declan's avatar

A big reason J.D. Vance won his Senate race was because traitor Chuck Schumer refused to send additional funds to help the Dem candidate. It almost seemed deliberate negligence. It is a catastrophic decision. I always say Schumer is running interference for MAGA. He has made many decisions damaging to Dem cause.

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MPT's avatar

I was introduced to Brian Daitzman through Lincoln Square and I always learn something from his articles. I especially enjoy the historical relationships to today. Keep up the great efforts Susan and Sam. Your efforts to expose the truth and save democracy are appreciated.

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James Carlisle's avatar

Trump was never cool! Whoever thought he was are absolute fools

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Protect the Vote's avatar

Cheeto Deliberately Working On Making America Violent

Cheeto and his Nazi regime want to provoke violence and make Americans feel less safe The game is fear and intimidation of the citizenry as seen yesterday in Chicago with an apartment raid that left the apartments trashed…many US citizens and children zip tied until released Cheeto has declared that the country is in an “armed conflict” with cartels as an excuse

Why else would the regime cut $$ for counterterrorism in blue cities recently reported cutting $1.5B in NYC which more broadly affects other regional communities? Cheeto has done away with other federal funding to cripple responses by local law enforcement There is little justification for such a policy except to make states and communities less safe and create cells of terrorists to maraud

This then gives Cheeto the excuse to use the military in communities as the strongman He keeps calling blue cities areas of hell and crime when nothing of the kind is happening But Cheeto needs an excuse to give himself extraordinary wartime powers

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Jason Merchey's avatar

I like the way you describe those guys, they are certainly self-serving and have very limited abilities as far as wisdom is concerned. They do have the ability to change their mind--if it won't offend too many listeners or get them into some other kind of trouble. And as you say it is wise to try to enjoy their fading support. In fact I bet the percentage of Americans who are truly truly reactionary and hate-filled is like 10%, and the very wealthy are what, 1-2%, so Trump's natural base is actually very low. The more these folks get Trump's long game--a con artist's approach--the better for the fabric of American society.

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Kristine's avatar

I agree that we should not overestimate the strength of Trump's base--the chip-on-the-shoulder crowd.

But also, as some wit observed many many years ago: a lot of Americans who are not in the 1-2% think of themselves as "temporarily embarrassed millionaires." And they will align with the plutocrats until they themselves are badly hurt.

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Lynnette's avatar

Trump is Guilty of treason. Simple Fact! As for rules etc and such as treason, we were raised on it, to know what we can and cannot do, as it will I

Pact on the Country and, other Countries part of Europe! The rest of the World pretty much mock us and see us the population as, those on an island! So misinformed. Lol

I for one will, be in your corner smiles Amen 🙏 x

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Lynnette's avatar

Thank you for your time, to read my words :)

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Reb-t86's avatar

Totally agree that keeping culture in the domain of progress is imperative.

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MJRafanello's avatar

"There's a downside to supporting Trump." Doesn't hit them until it hits their wallets. Many are fine with losing friends and communication with family because of their support. Yet losing farms, Healthcare, jobs, and all the other things will hit them harder than losing family.

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Lynnette's avatar

Hello guys it is I lol The same in the United Kingdom, and other Countries too.

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Lynnette's avatar

He has used, all his tricks:) The bigger they are, the harder they FALL!

Keep your head clear and nod at least and smile :)

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Bill Bailey's avatar

*Sam and ME

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Thomas J's avatar

U.S. Code 2381 defines treason as a crime committed by anyone owing allegiance to the United States who levies war against the nation or gives aid and comfort to its enemies, either within or outside the U.S. The penalty for treason is death or imprisonment for at least five years and a fine of at least $10,000, and a convicted person is barred from holding any office under the United States.🇺🇸

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M O's avatar

I believe Trump is guilty of treason and should pay the ultimate price.

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Cynthia's avatar

I agree…if you really read. that code that defines treason, the orange-faced lying felon falls right into that definition. So, why not start the process to remove him from office snd charge him? He is NOT above the law!

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