What the North Carolina Supreme Court is attempting to do is so heinous and so undemocratic that I think Allison Riggs should withdraw her recusal from cases that involve her election.
The Orange Strongman has one goal in mind for his billionaire cronies with the tariff scheme that claims America as a poor victim(sound familiar?) Get rid of income tax and rely on tariffs that insufferably tax the working class It’s bonkers but that’s his read of the “Golden Age” of the Robber barons when the working class severely economically suffered and the wealthy became ultrawealthy To get rid of income tax the Strongman’s first step is to gut the civil service that support ordinary Americans
But this greedy dirtbag of a president doesn’t understand that the economic power of this country lies in WE the People and just like he screwed up the management of the COVID pandemic he’s heading our country into another historic incompetent poorly thought out gambit that has already started destroying our country By far the most selfish greedy narcissistic president America has ever experienced
The arrogance and sense of superiority of the uberwealthy and its Nazi party is absolutely reprehensible, disgraceful, and deplorable Indeed as Marie Antoinette of French nobility demeaningly said to the peasants in the country it led to her beheading by guillotine It was WE the People during the French Revolution that finally said “Enough” And interestingly the Revolution was brought about by a currency crisis and failure brought about by the monarchy
As Musk found out in Wisconsin elections are not for sale So the billionaire class are running into WE the People who say “you don’t run this country” This attempted power grab by the ultrawealthy will not happen because there are too many of us
In 2025 “Let them eat cake” indeed!!! Protest Protest and then Protest some more
As a Canadian I am horrified by what is happening in the US and I continue to watch events daily. I have never learned more about US federal and state politics, economics and US history than in the past year. We have our difficulties in Canada, such as vast country with isolationist (and dare I say separatist western provinces and Quebec that approach negotiation with a “knife at the throat mentality”). As you may know Canada’s strength/moto is Peace, Order and Good Government and this has lead to a stable, secure society that cares for the ordinary person.
But the evil/vile orange anagram—the extreme right mentality egging Trump and his billionaire and dictator friends on is something I never thought to see in my lifetime. I was lucky to be born in Canada in the mid fifties.
I sure hope Americans can support you better in NC.
The NC state local activism has been amazing plus there has been enormous support of NC from many different USA groups including Hopium. That support resulted in many down ballot wins last year for NC. I’m hopeful we can bring even more energy to this year to win this crucial position. Thanks for your support and good wishes! Je suis NC🇺🇸
Brava Justice Allison Riggs, for your firm righteous persistence. There seems to be no aspect of our justice system the authoritarian Republicans can't subvert. Many of us feel extremely disillusioned with "law" in the United States. How can we maintain rule of law when the system of law is so susceptible to those who want to game it? I WILL make a contribution to your legal fund, definitely.
I can't tell you how glad I am to hear Justice Riggs on your podcast, Simon, She has been working so hard to save her seat on the Supreme Judicial Court of NC, and I want everyone around the countryy to know of and participate in her fight.
I am worried about the support the Hopium community threw behind Tom Suozzi that put him in Congress. He has voted (and I get he has a tough district) BUT he has voted the wrong way on horrific legislation too often for comfort IMHO.
Today Jessica Craven writes "if you are represented by Democrats Lauren Gillen, Josh Harder, Jared Moskowitz, April McClain Delaney, Kristen McDonald Rivet, Jared Golden, Donald Davis, Tom Suozzi, John Mannion, Susie Lee, Marcy Kaptur, Vicente Gonzalez, Henry Cuellar or Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, please make sure you underscore voting no on the SAVE Act. Per Indivisible they are undecided! " This bill CAN"T be supported by any Democrats
I would really like to understand why this is Suozzi and Moskovitz position. I greatly respect them both and would like to hear what makes this acceptable or undecided to them.
"Screw him and his motivations..." Booker on Trump having tanked the world economy, as interviewed on Meidas, and talking about taking action on accountability and fighting.
Again, a tremendous interview with a class individual. What is being done to her is, as ArcticStones says, so heinous. Every day I ask myself what is wrong with these people, and every day I am at a loss.
An important story - I signed up for her mailing list and social media, and I hope many of us did.
What the North Carolina Supreme Court is attempting to do is so heinous and so undemocratic that I think Allison Riggs should withdraw her recusal from cases that involve her election.
Greedy Billionaires: “Let them eat cake”
The Orange Strongman has one goal in mind for his billionaire cronies with the tariff scheme that claims America as a poor victim(sound familiar?) Get rid of income tax and rely on tariffs that insufferably tax the working class It’s bonkers but that’s his read of the “Golden Age” of the Robber barons when the working class severely economically suffered and the wealthy became ultrawealthy To get rid of income tax the Strongman’s first step is to gut the civil service that support ordinary Americans
But this greedy dirtbag of a president doesn’t understand that the economic power of this country lies in WE the People and just like he screwed up the management of the COVID pandemic he’s heading our country into another historic incompetent poorly thought out gambit that has already started destroying our country By far the most selfish greedy narcissistic president America has ever experienced
The arrogance and sense of superiority of the uberwealthy and its Nazi party is absolutely reprehensible, disgraceful, and deplorable Indeed as Marie Antoinette of French nobility demeaningly said to the peasants in the country it led to her beheading by guillotine It was WE the People during the French Revolution that finally said “Enough” And interestingly the Revolution was brought about by a currency crisis and failure brought about by the monarchy
As Musk found out in Wisconsin elections are not for sale So the billionaire class are running into WE the People who say “you don’t run this country” This attempted power grab by the ultrawealthy will not happen because there are too many of us
In 2025 “Let them eat cake” indeed!!! Protest Protest and then Protest some more
Let them eat Teslas...
AMEN
As a Canadian I am horrified by what is happening in the US and I continue to watch events daily. I have never learned more about US federal and state politics, economics and US history than in the past year. We have our difficulties in Canada, such as vast country with isolationist (and dare I say separatist western provinces and Quebec that approach negotiation with a “knife at the throat mentality”). As you may know Canada’s strength/moto is Peace, Order and Good Government and this has lead to a stable, secure society that cares for the ordinary person.
But the evil/vile orange anagram—the extreme right mentality egging Trump and his billionaire and dictator friends on is something I never thought to see in my lifetime. I was lucky to be born in Canada in the mid fifties.
I sure hope Americans can support you better in NC.
We have her back and she has ours!!
Thank you T. We're horrified too and appreciate your country's friendship.
Thank you TC,
The NC state local activism has been amazing plus there has been enormous support of NC from many different USA groups including Hopium. That support resulted in many down ballot wins last year for NC. I’m hopeful we can bring even more energy to this year to win this crucial position. Thanks for your support and good wishes! Je suis NC🇺🇸
Brava Justice Allison Riggs, for your firm righteous persistence. There seems to be no aspect of our justice system the authoritarian Republicans can't subvert. Many of us feel extremely disillusioned with "law" in the United States. How can we maintain rule of law when the system of law is so susceptible to those who want to game it? I WILL make a contribution to your legal fund, definitely.
Brava Justice Allison Riggs
Donated! Godspeed Justice Riggs.
I can't tell you how glad I am to hear Justice Riggs on your podcast, Simon, She has been working so hard to save her seat on the Supreme Judicial Court of NC, and I want everyone around the countryy to know of and participate in her fight.
Right! 🇺🇸🇺🇸
I am worried about the support the Hopium community threw behind Tom Suozzi that put him in Congress. He has voted (and I get he has a tough district) BUT he has voted the wrong way on horrific legislation too often for comfort IMHO.
Today Jessica Craven writes "if you are represented by Democrats Lauren Gillen, Josh Harder, Jared Moskowitz, April McClain Delaney, Kristen McDonald Rivet, Jared Golden, Donald Davis, Tom Suozzi, John Mannion, Susie Lee, Marcy Kaptur, Vicente Gonzalez, Henry Cuellar or Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, please make sure you underscore voting no on the SAVE Act. Per Indivisible they are undecided! " This bill CAN"T be supported by any Democrats
Start calling Suozzi PLEASE ! (202) 225-3335
I would really like to understand why this is Suozzi and Moskovitz position. I greatly respect them both and would like to hear what makes this acceptable or undecided to them.
She is so awesome. I am proud to have her fighting for other North Carolinians!!!
https://youtu.be/0wJVILuO4L4?si=U70sPQ07v3HNrXJM
"Screw him and his motivations..." Booker on Trump having tanked the world economy, as interviewed on Meidas, and talking about taking action on accountability and fighting.
Allison this Minnesota woman is so proud of you
Thank you, Simon, for these 1 on 1 interviews. The actions by her opponent only make him more distrustful.
Bloody effing nightmare in NC.
Right out of Kafka.
Is there a bottom to this all? And, when it does happen, will we all be so out of it that we won't even know it's the bottom?
Just donated some $ to both the NC Dems and Riggs's legal fund.
Thank you, Simon, for alerting us to the need to help Justice Riggs. Donation sent!
I just gave a contribution. Thank you to Hopium Chronicles for keeping the spotlight on this important battle.
Again, a tremendous interview with a class individual. What is being done to her is, as ArcticStones says, so heinous. Every day I ask myself what is wrong with these people, and every day I am at a loss.
An important story - I signed up for her mailing list and social media, and I hope many of us did.
Keep going!