This is the first in a series of conversations we'll be holding about protecting our elections in 2026 and the broader fight to preserve the rule of law and our Constitutional order
Oh, yay...was waited for this. Brennan Center for Justice is fantastic. Have been following them for a long time. Learned about them thru NYU and Andrew Weismann.
Simon - thank you! This was awesome. I'm struck with the back and forth you two had about major reform and imagination coming after a period of great corruption. The re-imagning concept you've been talking about recently. While we don't know what it looks like, we certainly have the jumping off place of the worst corruption we've ever seen going on right this moment.
Different topic for a minute - great return to coal energy festival Trump held yesterday has been rattling around in my head ever since I read about it. Of all the batshit crazy ideas we've heard from him, the idea that coal should be the new energy source of the 21st century has to be one of the most ludicrous. Just what we're missing: the dirtiest form of energy ever used by humans and another generation of coal miners with their plethora of health problems and early death. Absolutely bonkers.
Someone sent me this article from Christopher Armitage. It is very concerning. I didn't see much discussion of these points in your interview today. I hope you will address these at some point in your usual laser-focused fashion. Thank you so much for keeping the flames of liberty burning strong!
My Canadian mind is boggled by this entire situation. An elected 🇺🇸 president is actively breaking the rule of law. Whatever happened to three strikes and you’re out? I had hoped / assumed that the Biden administration and Congress would’ve mended the ship of state after January 6. But it’s leaking more than ever. Please tell us how USA can protect itself from future rogue presidents, and force them to resign if they break the law. (Including adding ‘convicted felon’ to disqualifications for running for any office including president.) 🇨🇦 💪
Should all states start to count votes as they come in, instead of waiting until "voting day" to start the count? It seems like there would be less opportunity for Republicans to raise concerns. WA state votes primarily using mail in ballots.
I absolutely agree with Michael and an agenda that addresses everything that is being exploited by this president. Please come back and outline this agenda and give us talking points!
I must say, I like your good friend Michael Walden. You do have alot of of great friends. I'm aware of the great things The Brennan Center has been doing since I lived in New York in my early years. And they are still doing it. And, you as well Simon.
You, Michael, and many others are All Warriors. We Salute You!
We have an enormous opportunity to grasp "The Bull by the Horns".
I am an Optimus, and I am very confident that our 2026 Elections will be protected, and We will fight to preserve the Rule of Law.
We must Vote early and Celebrate that We are going to Win, without a doubt.
This was a great introduction for me to the Brennan Center. Michael Waldman was very informative. I was very happy to hear him talk about the security of the elections. And absolutely loved your input, Simon, about the Minnesota caucuses. I was worried that they'd be interfered with. The discussion near the end about reforming aspects of the government was quite heartening and I look forward to more of that spirit and details. Thanks so much!
1. Overwhelming popular vote victory in House/Senate elections.
2. Demoratic supermajority control of both houses of Congress.
3. Swiiftly impeach and remove Trump-Vance for multiple high crimes and lies/misdemeanors.
4. Jeffries sworn in as President; appoints Restoration Commission to undo and prevent recurrence of trumpism.
5. Jeffries oversees Democratic primary-based fast-track selection of Democratic Vice President.
6. Begin implementation of twenty-first century program of humane (health,education,safety, immigration,etc.) government paid for by weatlh taxes aimed to end unbalanced wealth distribution.
6. Passage of Supreme Court Rainbow Membership and Procedural Reform Act. Six new justices appointed and confirmed.
7. Removal of all physical signs of trumpist greed and self-glorification.ß
OOH! Can't wait to get to this - thanks!
Oh, yay...was waited for this. Brennan Center for Justice is fantastic. Have been following them for a long time. Learned about them thru NYU and Andrew Weismann.
Listening right now. Thanks, Simon.
Thanks for the video. I am just exhausted right now, but I'll listen later on.
Simon - thank you! This was awesome. I'm struck with the back and forth you two had about major reform and imagination coming after a period of great corruption. The re-imagning concept you've been talking about recently. While we don't know what it looks like, we certainly have the jumping off place of the worst corruption we've ever seen going on right this moment.
Different topic for a minute - great return to coal energy festival Trump held yesterday has been rattling around in my head ever since I read about it. Of all the batshit crazy ideas we've heard from him, the idea that coal should be the new energy source of the 21st century has to be one of the most ludicrous. Just what we're missing: the dirtiest form of energy ever used by humans and another generation of coal miners with their plethora of health problems and early death. Absolutely bonkers.
Someone sent me this article from Christopher Armitage. It is very concerning. I didn't see much discussion of these points in your interview today. I hope you will address these at some point in your usual laser-focused fashion. Thank you so much for keeping the flames of liberty burning strong!
https://open.substack.com/pub/cmarmitage/p/trump-wont-cancel-elections-theres?r=9xnix&utm_medium=ios
My Canadian mind is boggled by this entire situation. An elected 🇺🇸 president is actively breaking the rule of law. Whatever happened to three strikes and you’re out? I had hoped / assumed that the Biden administration and Congress would’ve mended the ship of state after January 6. But it’s leaking more than ever. Please tell us how USA can protect itself from future rogue presidents, and force them to resign if they break the law. (Including adding ‘convicted felon’ to disqualifications for running for any office including president.) 🇨🇦 💪
Should all states start to count votes as they come in, instead of waiting until "voting day" to start the count? It seems like there would be less opportunity for Republicans to raise concerns. WA state votes primarily using mail in ballots.
I absolutely agree with Michael and an agenda that addresses everything that is being exploited by this president. Please come back and outline this agenda and give us talking points!
Good Evening, Simon.
I must say, I like your good friend Michael Walden. You do have alot of of great friends. I'm aware of the great things The Brennan Center has been doing since I lived in New York in my early years. And they are still doing it. And, you as well Simon.
You, Michael, and many others are All Warriors. We Salute You!
We have an enormous opportunity to grasp "The Bull by the Horns".
I am an Optimus, and I am very confident that our 2026 Elections will be protected, and We will fight to preserve the Rule of Law.
We must Vote early and Celebrate that We are going to Win, without a doubt.
Great interview! Thank you Simon and Michael Waldman.
Hearing about the Brennan Center quite often, I am pleased to know more about their work. I will subscribe to their newsletter.
And share this interview.
Onward and upward, fellow patriots! 🇺🇸
This was a great introduction for me to the Brennan Center. Michael Waldman was very informative. I was very happy to hear him talk about the security of the elections. And absolutely loved your input, Simon, about the Minnesota caucuses. I was worried that they'd be interfered with. The discussion near the end about reforming aspects of the government was quite heartening and I look forward to more of that spirit and details. Thanks so much!
This was a particularly thoughtful and inspiring interview.
Agenda250Years:
1. Overwhelming popular vote victory in House/Senate elections.
2. Demoratic supermajority control of both houses of Congress.
3. Swiiftly impeach and remove Trump-Vance for multiple high crimes and lies/misdemeanors.
4. Jeffries sworn in as President; appoints Restoration Commission to undo and prevent recurrence of trumpism.
5. Jeffries oversees Democratic primary-based fast-track selection of Democratic Vice President.
6. Begin implementation of twenty-first century program of humane (health,education,safety, immigration,etc.) government paid for by weatlh taxes aimed to end unbalanced wealth distribution.
6. Passage of Supreme Court Rainbow Membership and Procedural Reform Act. Six new justices appointed and confirmed.
7. Removal of all physical signs of trumpist greed and self-glorification.ß