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Maureen Thistle's avatar

Not your job but you always calm me down and make me feel better, Michael. Thank you for that!

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Suzanne Schaefer's avatar

I know, right? He’s like part of my family now. I’ve adopted him. I adore him. (Not in a creepy celebrity-worshipping way, that’s not nice at all). I am so glad I stumbled upon his podcasts months ago.

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June Moore's avatar

It isn't really a set back, just a little glitch. We have to keep our cool and just take deep breaths and not panic. As always, you are the vvoice of reason. Thank you for all your calming spirit.

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Robin Farley, PhD's avatar

Michael, you do such a good job of putting things into perspective. Thanks for this dose of reality. Even though Sinema is infuriating, she's better than any GOP senator that would get elected in Arizona. Same with Manchin I suppose.

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Thomas's avatar

We in GA elected two Democratic senators in a runoff on January 5 --- January 5, 2021. We re-elected our beloved brother Raphael this week and dammit, I wasn't going to let anything spoil that. A voice of reason and kindness forever, Michael Francis. Cheers, mate.

I was just a mite upset this morning, but not really worried. And your broadcast got the tears flowing, but NOT for the reason you'd expect. The Muses were working for us ... and I put on the Waterboys' song "And a BANG on the Ear." .. I'm going to write a verse of love to Kyrsten and send it to her, c/o Rumble.

We're gonna be just fine.

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Heather Darling's avatar

Thank you Michael! You never cease to be a voice of reason, facts and calm.

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Lori Mugasis's avatar

Thanks for the emergency podcast, I feel better!

Lori

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John P's avatar

Sinema may have voted 93% of the time with Biden, but some of that legislation was probably critically compromised in order to get her yes vote. She is the epitome of a sell out, plain and simple. Regardless, this is a very insightful perception. Thank you as always.

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Sally Daugherty's avatar

You need to do your homework. My understanding is that this may change rules in the senate giving the other party more say about how bills are able to get out of committee and on to being actually voted on and this applies to judicial nominations as well. Please prove me wrong! She is smart enough to operate in this way and look cooperative all the while.

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Charlotte Hart - SoCal's avatar

Wow. I agree a substack about this would be helpful.

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Jo's avatar

Well, she’s says she will still vote the way she has and caucus with democrats but it sure looks like she’s willingly causing damage.

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Bonnie's avatar

Hi Michael. Yes! Thanks for that. Who Sinema is won't change. Ditto for Manchin. He will still vote like a Republic when it suits him. On a broader note, might you remind Americans that Dec 10 is UN Human Rights Day? Amnesty International is sponsoring "Write for Rights" and we can write a letter, educate ourselves, help others!!!

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myrna solganick's avatar

Whats to freak out about? she was never a true Dem in the first place; to call her a purple democrat would be a stretch. She is more like a purple Republican.

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Diane Otten's avatar

Thanks, you're remarks are spot on.

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E. Bruce Hitchko's avatar

Whew!!!!! Thanks again Michael.

I was panicky about her change of ‘face’. Now, with your timely reminds, I can continue breathing.

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Falicia Green's avatar

Thank you Michael for keeping the calm. I totally agree with you!

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Lorna McAuley's avatar

Wow! You work so hard to educate us all- I learn so much listening! The hammering in the background was the working person’s connection to daily life… thank you once again for a wonderful surprise for my brain this Friday night.

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Reane's avatar

Thank you!!!

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Jim Tedford's avatar

I felt so grateful that President Biden and his administration brought Brittney Griner back home, not forgetting her. With family members who are part of the LGBTQ community, who would love to be able to live their lives simply and in peace without labels, it feels as though she had been targeted for that as well as her skin color. I was sickened by the cruelty that was inflicted upon her by the Russian government. Hopefully Paul Whelan will be back home soon as well.

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