Michael Moore proved to be the rare political player who saw through the Republican flood of disinformation re the supposed certainty of a Red Wave. But more important, he gave millions of progressives HOPE. It is highly possible that it was his pre-election vision proved critical in motivating thousands of voters who might, otherwise, stayed home. The nation owed Michael a giant debt of gratitude.
I did read every one of your posts and reposted them and told everyone i knew that you were RIGHT and thank you for your efforts Being a thinker is what you are look at the data share it figure out the truth you are indeed a subversive fellow and we need many more of them I am so sorry that you were not heard be many more folks thank you thank you thank you
One Thousand Thanks for your 40 essays on why the Blue Tsunami was coming. They were the reason I was able to sleep at night. That and the fact that the trump republicans pissed off women, vets, people on Social Security and Medicare, folks against mass shootings, people who have school age children, people who support Ukraine, people who believe Climate Change is real, people against police brutality, people against racism and anti-Semitism…did I leave anyone out? My neighbor was Debbie Downer for weeks leading up to the election, sending me NYT articles about the coming blood bath. I sent her your essays. Feel better, Mike.
Hey Mike, I really appreciate your posts and podcasting, my source of sanity. I must admit after these midterms I’m really feeling frustrated with media (NYT, WASHINGTON Post and even NPR) whose reporting read more like opinion with headlines basically declaring a red wave. Where was the critical thinking? Where were the questions and discussion about the unreliability of polls? What’s also frustrating is the lack of acknowledgment or accountability for this failure.
So the house has been called for the republicans by nbc right now. In our state the maps drawn by the republicans took away 4 seats that would have made a big difference, this is in New York. Democrats took this to court and lost which is why now my own district has a republican representing us in January. He will surely be hearing from me as he is already starting to talk about investigations that they will start. New York has some soul searching to do and we have to make sure the right is stopped from growing like the cancer that it is. Let’s hope it is a very, very slim majority.
Mike, thank you for your Tsunami posts. They kept me hopeful and calm. I knew long ago that you were going to be right about the election results because you have always seen the truth.
I seem to recall you predicted a blue wave. Was I misinformed? The pundits said Dems would loose the House, they did and they had a chance of keeping the Senate, they did. I think on some local races and Gubernatorial races did unexpectedly go with the Dems. I never believed there was going to be a red wave or a blue wave. This country was and is divided right down the middle.
Pundits, Schmundits. Let's hold on just a dang minute.
California is not done counting the votes, and won't be until Thanksgiving at the earliest. Our counts take a long time because we make it easy for people to vote.
The runoff in Georgia takes place December 6th, and that will determine whether Dems take the House. I, for one, am phone banking like a banshee to get out the vote. Based on previous phone banking with Georgia voters, it's just a matter of getting the majority out to vote for Warnock to win, which means we hold the Senate majority.
If you would like to volunteer with Fair Fight Action for the runoff, sign up here: Use this link to sign up: https://mobilize.us/s/gaa7I3
For a midterm election, this WAS a Blue Wave, though Blue Wall is a more accurate description. This country is NOT divided in half. It is divided in thirds — Democrats, Republicans, and Independents. The Independents — perhaps you have heard the term “swing voters” before? — determine the outcome of national elections. And, contrary to the pundits and the historical trends, a huge number of independents (AND moderate Republicans) voted for the democrats in the state and national elections when their choice was between a MAGA extremist and a Democrat. Which is why the Democrats pushed to get the extremists onto the ballot in the most important races. And did it worked! AG’s, governors, state and national house and senate reps — the MAGAts went down in flames. MM predicted this, and very few MSM pundits did. The majority of voters in this country displayed an unprecedented level of sophistication and wisdom. They voted for democracy over their wallets and despite the drum beat of right wing propaganda and left wing doom and gloom. And it is a BIG deal.
Just another day in your life of telling it like it is. You were a model of restraint and kindness; yuh coulda gloated, or preened, or been holier-than-them. But doing so would have reduced you to THEIR level, and that's below Dante's ninth circle. So we will keep on keepin' on.
A digression, if I may: You flunk Newspaper Geography 101; The Guardian, the world's must trusted paper, is based in Manchester.
I’m so happy the Dems did so well- but I have to admit I’m disappointed about the House. McCarthy will pander to the nut bags in the House. I know they really won’t get anywhere, but they’ll make so much trouble, and obstruct everything. I don’t mean to be a naysayer, at least we live to fight another day! Is this finally the beginning of the end regarding the Orange Sociopath? I sure hope so.
I’ve been going from one cringey excuse making post election right wing hand wringing to another, chortling and laughing and pointing. At some point I will calm down and fight on but not yet, it’s too delicious
I too felt there was not going to be a RED WAVE and yes, we would have a BLUE WAVE.
What I was hearing on the news made no sense to me with the woman and youth registration breaking records. WAS ANYONE POLLING THEM?
I started telling my friends and they did not believe me. Then you spoke up and they all started to listen! I was so excited when I heard you and I encouraged my friends to stop listening to the news. Like a mantra, I sounded out your words every time I heard the lie. DON'T BELIEVE THEM THERE IS MORE OF US THEN THEM!!
I too believe it is only the beginning with woman and yout voters we will come ahead race after race ahead.
I would like to ask one favor can you give me some nonprofit youth & woman organizations I can support I believe that is where are hope lies, so I want to give my support in that direction.
Thanks again Michael keep up the good work you do have a platform of millions of Americans that do trust your commonsense politics. Blessing on your path! PWB
Michael Moore proved to be the rare political player who saw through the Republican flood of disinformation re the supposed certainty of a Red Wave. But more important, he gave millions of progressives HOPE. It is highly possible that it was his pre-election vision proved critical in motivating thousands of voters who might, otherwise, stayed home. The nation owed Michael a giant debt of gratitude.
Hey, Michael, I read the NYT and WaPo and saw quite a few commenters mentioning you and how right you were. Congrats!
I did read every one of your posts and reposted them and told everyone i knew that you were RIGHT and thank you for your efforts Being a thinker is what you are look at the data share it figure out the truth you are indeed a subversive fellow and we need many more of them I am so sorry that you were not heard be many more folks thank you thank you thank you
One Thousand Thanks for your 40 essays on why the Blue Tsunami was coming. They were the reason I was able to sleep at night. That and the fact that the trump republicans pissed off women, vets, people on Social Security and Medicare, folks against mass shootings, people who have school age children, people who support Ukraine, people who believe Climate Change is real, people against police brutality, people against racism and anti-Semitism…did I leave anyone out? My neighbor was Debbie Downer for weeks leading up to the election, sending me NYT articles about the coming blood bath. I sent her your essays. Feel better, Mike.
Hey Mike, I really appreciate your posts and podcasting, my source of sanity. I must admit after these midterms I’m really feeling frustrated with media (NYT, WASHINGTON Post and even NPR) whose reporting read more like opinion with headlines basically declaring a red wave. Where was the critical thinking? Where were the questions and discussion about the unreliability of polls? What’s also frustrating is the lack of acknowledgment or accountability for this failure.
So the house has been called for the republicans by nbc right now. In our state the maps drawn by the republicans took away 4 seats that would have made a big difference, this is in New York. Democrats took this to court and lost which is why now my own district has a republican representing us in January. He will surely be hearing from me as he is already starting to talk about investigations that they will start. New York has some soul searching to do and we have to make sure the right is stopped from growing like the cancer that it is. Let’s hope it is a very, very slim majority.
I love this so much! Thank you, Michael!
Michael, thank you for taking a stand for kindness, decency, common sense, compassion and a zillion other exalted human values.
Mike, thank you for your Tsunami posts. They kept me hopeful and calm. I knew long ago that you were going to be right about the election results because you have always seen the truth.
When I get this pie in the oven I am sitting down to listen..can’t wait!
I seem to recall you predicted a blue wave. Was I misinformed? The pundits said Dems would loose the House, they did and they had a chance of keeping the Senate, they did. I think on some local races and Gubernatorial races did unexpectedly go with the Dems. I never believed there was going to be a red wave or a blue wave. This country was and is divided right down the middle.
Pundits, Schmundits. Let's hold on just a dang minute.
California is not done counting the votes, and won't be until Thanksgiving at the earliest. Our counts take a long time because we make it easy for people to vote.
The runoff in Georgia takes place December 6th, and that will determine whether Dems take the House. I, for one, am phone banking like a banshee to get out the vote. Based on previous phone banking with Georgia voters, it's just a matter of getting the majority out to vote for Warnock to win, which means we hold the Senate majority.
If you would like to volunteer with Fair Fight Action for the runoff, sign up here: Use this link to sign up: https://mobilize.us/s/gaa7I3
Or donate to Warnock's Campaign: https://warnockforgeorgia.com/contribute/
We can make a difference!
For a midterm election, this WAS a Blue Wave, though Blue Wall is a more accurate description. This country is NOT divided in half. It is divided in thirds — Democrats, Republicans, and Independents. The Independents — perhaps you have heard the term “swing voters” before? — determine the outcome of national elections. And, contrary to the pundits and the historical trends, a huge number of independents (AND moderate Republicans) voted for the democrats in the state and national elections when their choice was between a MAGA extremist and a Democrat. Which is why the Democrats pushed to get the extremists onto the ballot in the most important races. And did it worked! AG’s, governors, state and national house and senate reps — the MAGAts went down in flames. MM predicted this, and very few MSM pundits did. The majority of voters in this country displayed an unprecedented level of sophistication and wisdom. They voted for democracy over their wallets and despite the drum beat of right wing propaganda and left wing doom and gloom. And it is a BIG deal.
Michael,
Just another day in your life of telling it like it is. You were a model of restraint and kindness; yuh coulda gloated, or preened, or been holier-than-them. But doing so would have reduced you to THEIR level, and that's below Dante's ninth circle. So we will keep on keepin' on.
A digression, if I may: You flunk Newspaper Geography 101; The Guardian, the world's must trusted paper, is based in Manchester.
I’m so happy the Dems did so well- but I have to admit I’m disappointed about the House. McCarthy will pander to the nut bags in the House. I know they really won’t get anywhere, but they’ll make so much trouble, and obstruct everything. I don’t mean to be a naysayer, at least we live to fight another day! Is this finally the beginning of the end regarding the Orange Sociopath? I sure hope so.
Don't worry, be happy! The circus is coming to town, and it will be awesome to behold. They cannot help themselves.
Wearwolves and vampires, oh my, what is it all coming to?
I’ve been going from one cringey excuse making post election right wing hand wringing to another, chortling and laughing and pointing. At some point I will calm down and fight on but not yet, it’s too delicious
Dear Michael,
I too felt there was not going to be a RED WAVE and yes, we would have a BLUE WAVE.
What I was hearing on the news made no sense to me with the woman and youth registration breaking records. WAS ANYONE POLLING THEM?
I started telling my friends and they did not believe me. Then you spoke up and they all started to listen! I was so excited when I heard you and I encouraged my friends to stop listening to the news. Like a mantra, I sounded out your words every time I heard the lie. DON'T BELIEVE THEM THERE IS MORE OF US THEN THEM!!
I too believe it is only the beginning with woman and yout voters we will come ahead race after race ahead.
I would like to ask one favor can you give me some nonprofit youth & woman organizations I can support I believe that is where are hope lies, so I want to give my support in that direction.
Thanks again Michael keep up the good work you do have a platform of millions of Americans that do trust your commonsense politics. Blessing on your path! PWB