Happy Holy Holidays, Simon. This has been amazing to be a part of and watch you do both your awesome community building but also your stellar analysis and teaching. I would agree that having Joe mention your writing is a BFD and I think a congratulations is in order. Between you, Brian Tyler Cohen, Meidas Touch, and Heather Cox Richardson, I am feeling very confident and happy about our democracy again. It's a BFD. :) Much love and respect! Kent
Simon, I'll do my homework. And a correction to my query the other day on the subscriber call: I meant the rising national debt, NOT the annual budget, which Biden has kept under control where possible. Most of the deficit is the result of two unfunded wars, donut holes, and tax cuts. Somehow the Dems need to better communicate that we're not a "tax and spend" party any more than the Republicans...in fact, a lot less. Anyway, happy holidays.
Thanks Simon....this has been the most meaningful and consequential political community I’ve ever been a part of, and I can feel that we have made a measurable positive difference in election results that we are now seeing beneficial policies & rulings from. All my best to you and your family over the holiday week and to everyone here at Hopium....look forward to kicking ass together in 24!! 😎🇺🇸🎅🏼🎄🇺🇸
Love reading that President Biden is a Hopium fan! Also happy to see CNN politics reporter Andy Kaczynski post on Threads today: “I think the 2024 election is on the verge of a vibe shift in Biden’s direction.” When someone questioned whether he was just being optimistic or whether he’d seen evidence, he replied, “Just analyzing some of the movement in the polls - and the potential things ahead that could work in his favor like rate cuts.” Even the front page of the weekend WSJ proclaimed, “Inflation Ebbs, Confidence Rises, Easing Concern About Slowdown.” Combined with the powerful desire of the majority of Americans to protect our freedoms and democracy, we head into 2024 with an abundance of Hopium!
Thank you so much, Simon for your optimistic wisdom and inspiring leadership! Happy Holidays to you and to the whole Hopium family!
Keep up the great work Simon! The White House should definitely be following you and getting your input. You (and us) and this site are making a difference. Dem’s seem much more hopeful and confident going into 2024, which is important. You are a big reason why.
A sincere thanks for all you do. I for one will be spreading the good news that Dems deliver jobs, progress, and freedoms for working families. While pointing out that Repubs offer recessions, failures, and now, fascism—all to keep a wealth, well-connected from paying what they owe.
Together, we will (AGAIN) win in 2024 because no matter our race, background, or who we love, Americans believe in a government of, for and by the people that protects our freedom to thrive and succeed!
Hopium Chronicles has been a constant gift in our lives. Not a day passes I’m not inspired by you and this community. At the end of your last Zoom, you explained you were doing the call in a different room, thus the background. Thank you for giving some explanation. I was deeply moved and grateful to have some idea of the responsibility in your family. Thank you for your relentless, productive work.
Opened an article by WAPO today comparing Biden's economy to trump's, figuring maybe the MSM was finally ready to report the truth. Instead it was an article kinda saying they were about the same. I couldn't believe it, and it even seemed to give TFG the edge...I refer to this site a lot and tell others about it. You can go to Dem sites like DKOS and they will tell you Biden is trailing and should step down. No one seems to know about positive polls for Biden, not even the James Carville types.
So glad to hear President Biden and White House folks follow you! This has not been a great year for me but Hopium has been a saving grace. Here’s to 2024 and a very Blue election. Thanks Simon.
Thank you Simon for all the great work you do in spreading the Hopium! I have been following you with my sister since 2020. We are both paying subscribers and have gotten more people follow you and sign up!. We wish you a merry Christmas and very happy and restful holidays. 2024 VOTE BLUE
Thank you very much for the work you do. Cannot express my gratitude enough. If I only browsed the "usual publications" & even the restricted myself to Substack letters I knew about before discovering Hopium - along with a slew of other new ones - I shudder to think where I'd be now. In addition to a no-bullshit set of facts, your work reminds me everyday how we can win. We can win again ! Reading your work is both empowering on an intellectual & emotional level. I've been telling people both on line & in real life about your work! The happiest of holidays to you and your family!
Truly appreciate being apart of your substack group! Thank you for all of your hard work - Merry Christmas
Thank you so much, Simon, for your data analysis with FACTS, steadfast encouragement, hard work, and especially for your uplifting message of Hope.
Happy Christmas and a Peaceful New Year - fingers crossed.
What an honor to be mentioned by our good President Biden!! And thank you for spreading much needed Hopium!! Happy Holidays to you and yours!
Happy Holy Holidays, Simon. This has been amazing to be a part of and watch you do both your awesome community building but also your stellar analysis and teaching. I would agree that having Joe mention your writing is a BFD and I think a congratulations is in order. Between you, Brian Tyler Cohen, Meidas Touch, and Heather Cox Richardson, I am feeling very confident and happy about our democracy again. It's a BFD. :) Much love and respect! Kent
Congratulations on the BFD, it has been quite a year! Happy Holidays and hope you get some much needed rest. Looking forward to a productive 2024!
Simon, I'll do my homework. And a correction to my query the other day on the subscriber call: I meant the rising national debt, NOT the annual budget, which Biden has kept under control where possible. Most of the deficit is the result of two unfunded wars, donut holes, and tax cuts. Somehow the Dems need to better communicate that we're not a "tax and spend" party any more than the Republicans...in fact, a lot less. Anyway, happy holidays.
Thanks Simon....this has been the most meaningful and consequential political community I’ve ever been a part of, and I can feel that we have made a measurable positive difference in election results that we are now seeing beneficial policies & rulings from. All my best to you and your family over the holiday week and to everyone here at Hopium....look forward to kicking ass together in 24!! 😎🇺🇸🎅🏼🎄🇺🇸
Love reading that President Biden is a Hopium fan! Also happy to see CNN politics reporter Andy Kaczynski post on Threads today: “I think the 2024 election is on the verge of a vibe shift in Biden’s direction.” When someone questioned whether he was just being optimistic or whether he’d seen evidence, he replied, “Just analyzing some of the movement in the polls - and the potential things ahead that could work in his favor like rate cuts.” Even the front page of the weekend WSJ proclaimed, “Inflation Ebbs, Confidence Rises, Easing Concern About Slowdown.” Combined with the powerful desire of the majority of Americans to protect our freedoms and democracy, we head into 2024 with an abundance of Hopium!
Thank you so much, Simon for your optimistic wisdom and inspiring leadership! Happy Holidays to you and to the whole Hopium family!
Keep up the great work Simon! The White House should definitely be following you and getting your input. You (and us) and this site are making a difference. Dem’s seem much more hopeful and confident going into 2024, which is important. You are a big reason why.
Happy Holidays, Simon!
A sincere thanks for all you do. I for one will be spreading the good news that Dems deliver jobs, progress, and freedoms for working families. While pointing out that Repubs offer recessions, failures, and now, fascism—all to keep a wealth, well-connected from paying what they owe.
Together, we will (AGAIN) win in 2024 because no matter our race, background, or who we love, Americans believe in a government of, for and by the people that protects our freedom to thrive and succeed!
Enjoy a much deserved break...
Hopium Chronicles has been a constant gift in our lives. Not a day passes I’m not inspired by you and this community. At the end of your last Zoom, you explained you were doing the call in a different room, thus the background. Thank you for giving some explanation. I was deeply moved and grateful to have some idea of the responsibility in your family. Thank you for your relentless, productive work.
Opened an article by WAPO today comparing Biden's economy to trump's, figuring maybe the MSM was finally ready to report the truth. Instead it was an article kinda saying they were about the same. I couldn't believe it, and it even seemed to give TFG the edge...I refer to this site a lot and tell others about it. You can go to Dem sites like DKOS and they will tell you Biden is trailing and should step down. No one seems to know about positive polls for Biden, not even the James Carville types.
Congratulations Simon! Proud to be a member/supporter of your tribe. Thank you!
So glad to hear President Biden and White House folks follow you! This has not been a great year for me but Hopium has been a saving grace. Here’s to 2024 and a very Blue election. Thanks Simon.
Thank you Simon for all the great work you do in spreading the Hopium! I have been following you with my sister since 2020. We are both paying subscribers and have gotten more people follow you and sign up!. We wish you a merry Christmas and very happy and restful holidays. 2024 VOTE BLUE
Simon,
Thank you very much for the work you do. Cannot express my gratitude enough. If I only browsed the "usual publications" & even the restricted myself to Substack letters I knew about before discovering Hopium - along with a slew of other new ones - I shudder to think where I'd be now. In addition to a no-bullshit set of facts, your work reminds me everyday how we can win. We can win again ! Reading your work is both empowering on an intellectual & emotional level. I've been telling people both on line & in real life about your work! The happiest of holidays to you and your family!