Ruth Ben-Giat is so knowledgeable about dictators and their methods. There were several things I learned from her today, and information is power. Thank you for an excellent interview.
Thank you Scott and Professor Ruth Ben-Ghiat; TERRIFIC and useful information. So much in such a very few minutes. I am most interested in how we as freedom lovers can build trust with the already indoctrinated cult members with only five months until election? Would our time be more useful trying to move the undecided or disappointed “one issue” voters to Biden? The Israel 🇮🇱 Palestine issue has become a real detriment to Biden;
I am concerned that if a resolution there is not reached, voters will go third part or stay home, both scenarios devastating. And Ruth did list Netanyahu as a strongman. Solid, reliable information. Bless you for this.
Thanks Judith for watching. I think there will be a split screen of the only two choices available. And those choices will be clear. So clear that the obvious one would seem to be Biden. Especially when it comes to over in any war, Trump would be a disaster. I think the differences will be made super clear in a few weeks at the debate. Especially if Trump is a no show!
I’m sure you are likely correct. Just want more info for potential voters to visualize how awful he truly is. Perhaps the election will favor BIDEN as that is our ticket to another chance at improving this Democracy. Thank you for your thoughts.
Thank you for this interview. She’s very down to earth and interesting to listen to. She definitely tells it like it is….which at the moment is very very scary!
Glad you enjoyed the interview Cathy thanks for watching! I think I wanted to make sure people really took this moment seriously, as dark as it is! Thanks again.
Thank you Scott for your interview with Ruth Ben-Ghiat, she nailed it as far as how dangerous Trump is to our democracy and his cult like followers. But she is 100% correct this plan has been in the making for years. It all makes sense, there’s no question about it. Trump wants to be a dictator.
I’d love to see an exception to the sharing policy, So everyone can view this entire thing. She is very impressive thanks to her life-experience, research and knowledge.
Hey Carol-I agree with you. Elected official interviews are open for everyone always. Non-elected official interviews we give early access to premium subscribers. This is just the early access release. When we do the full release it will allow anyone to see the full interview. Hope that clarifies.
Thanks for, yet another, enlightening interview. I listened via the podcast and so appreciate that there are options for listening/watching. You both provide invaluable information while “gifting” me/us with such calming tones throughout the interview. I really need to hear and learn the use of these tones as I feel like my hair and our world are on fire.
Your emphasis on keeping lines of communication open are especially challenging for me. That need and encouragement is something I truly must commit to as I truly loathe this MAGA cult and their destruction of our democracy.
Thank you Debbie for taking the time to listen and for the compliments! I have issues reconnecting with MAGA-related or MAGA-lite people as well. Especially folks who threw away their red hat. I try not to hold it against them, but I do try and get info as to what got them out. And if they are actually out. It’s a long road, but at least we have each other on it! Thanks so much!
I’m sorry to say but unfortunately there is no hope for people that can’t seem to realize that, that man only cares about himself. I seriously feel sorry for them.
I considered moving my family out of the United States when he won his first term. We decided against it as a family, and now I am terrified that we will come to regret that decision.
My husband and I did leave in 2018, primarily for financial reasons, but also because of Trump. We were in Guatemala for 3 1/2 years and Mexico for 2 years. I can tell you that leaving doesn’t help (unless, I suppose, you can afford to get residency in, for example, Europe, Australia, or New Zealand). We just witnessed the train wreck from afar.
I remember January 6, 2021; my husband had the TV on (via a VPN and Fire Stick, we had access to English-language news channels). I said, “this looks like what I experienced growing up in the third world.” And it just got more horrifying as the day went on, which we all remember, despite republican gaslighting.
We were able to return to the US last year and are living in Oregon. Despite the state of the country, I am happy to be back. To echo Scott: despite the awfulness, I believe we will be ok.
I started watching documentaries on Netflix, last year, about Hitler ... to better understand what we could be in for with this Chump character. Chilling to say the least. To think this country is being slowly pushed in that direction is overwhelming If it gets installed in November, it won't be a slow-push anymore. So very corrupt and a nightmare. They won't have to deport me. I'm making contingencies to leave if that rotten-to-the-core man gets elected.
Cheetolini feels no shame and I spoke briefly with a server at a restaurant last night who said, "I don't care who ends up President either way." I kind of shrieked, "You don't care if you live in a dictatorship?" She shrugged her shoulders and walked away. Clearly, she'll be okay if they fuck with her as a Black woman and she'll merely comply. Frightening. I marked that one up as sheer ignorance and uneducated.
Such great information. She is a reliable source. Thanks Scott for having this interview with Ruth Ben-Ghiat
Thanks for watching Monica I was honored to have her as a guest!
This is like getting ready to watch a scary movie. Let me grab my popcorn. 🍿
Horrifying but an inspirational ending!
Ruth Ben-Giat is so knowledgeable about dictators and their methods. There were several things I learned from her today, and information is power. Thank you for an excellent interview.
So glad that you enjoyed it! Thanks so much Sharon for watching!
Thank you Scott and Professor Ruth Ben-Ghiat; TERRIFIC and useful information. So much in such a very few minutes. I am most interested in how we as freedom lovers can build trust with the already indoctrinated cult members with only five months until election? Would our time be more useful trying to move the undecided or disappointed “one issue” voters to Biden? The Israel 🇮🇱 Palestine issue has become a real detriment to Biden;
I am concerned that if a resolution there is not reached, voters will go third part or stay home, both scenarios devastating. And Ruth did list Netanyahu as a strongman. Solid, reliable information. Bless you for this.
Thanks Judith for watching. I think there will be a split screen of the only two choices available. And those choices will be clear. So clear that the obvious one would seem to be Biden. Especially when it comes to over in any war, Trump would be a disaster. I think the differences will be made super clear in a few weeks at the debate. Especially if Trump is a no show!
If only the debate comes off as planned! Trump’s psychopathy will be evident to anyone watching.
I still think Trump won’t show. No crowd. Mic turns off. Not friendly questions.
I’m sure you are likely correct. Just want more info for potential voters to visualize how awful he truly is. Perhaps the election will favor BIDEN as that is our ticket to another chance at improving this Democracy. Thank you for your thoughts.
Thank you for this interview. She’s very down to earth and interesting to listen to. She definitely tells it like it is….which at the moment is very very scary!
Glad you enjoyed the interview Cathy thanks for watching! I think I wanted to make sure people really took this moment seriously, as dark as it is! Thanks again.
Thank you Scott for your interview with Ruth Ben-Ghiat, she nailed it as far as how dangerous Trump is to our democracy and his cult like followers. But she is 100% correct this plan has been in the making for years. It all makes sense, there’s no question about it. Trump wants to be a dictator.
Thanks Mary for taking the time to watch! It really has been the plan for years. It’s sad to see the cult slip more and more out of reality.
I’d love to see an exception to the sharing policy, So everyone can view this entire thing. She is very impressive thanks to her life-experience, research and knowledge.
Hey Carol-I agree with you. Elected official interviews are open for everyone always. Non-elected official interviews we give early access to premium subscribers. This is just the early access release. When we do the full release it will allow anyone to see the full interview. Hope that clarifies.
Thanks for, yet another, enlightening interview. I listened via the podcast and so appreciate that there are options for listening/watching. You both provide invaluable information while “gifting” me/us with such calming tones throughout the interview. I really need to hear and learn the use of these tones as I feel like my hair and our world are on fire.
Your emphasis on keeping lines of communication open are especially challenging for me. That need and encouragement is something I truly must commit to as I truly loathe this MAGA cult and their destruction of our democracy.
Thank you Debbie for taking the time to listen and for the compliments! I have issues reconnecting with MAGA-related or MAGA-lite people as well. Especially folks who threw away their red hat. I try not to hold it against them, but I do try and get info as to what got them out. And if they are actually out. It’s a long road, but at least we have each other on it! Thanks so much!
All of that and more...people need to pay attention to something besides Fox News
Absolutely right Dyanna!
I’m sorry to say but unfortunately there is no hope for people that can’t seem to realize that, that man only cares about himself. I seriously feel sorry for them.
We love Ruth’s historical insights, even if I lose sleep:) Great interview!
Thanks Jeffrey! I agree it’s rough to sleep after hearing all that
I considered moving my family out of the United States when he won his first term. We decided against it as a family, and now I am terrified that we will come to regret that decision.
It’ll be ok Stacey, as long as we do the work!
From your keyboard to God’s ears!
My husband and I did leave in 2018, primarily for financial reasons, but also because of Trump. We were in Guatemala for 3 1/2 years and Mexico for 2 years. I can tell you that leaving doesn’t help (unless, I suppose, you can afford to get residency in, for example, Europe, Australia, or New Zealand). We just witnessed the train wreck from afar.
I remember January 6, 2021; my husband had the TV on (via a VPN and Fire Stick, we had access to English-language news channels). I said, “this looks like what I experienced growing up in the third world.” And it just got more horrifying as the day went on, which we all remember, despite republican gaslighting.
We were able to return to the US last year and are living in Oregon. Despite the state of the country, I am happy to be back. To echo Scott: despite the awfulness, I believe we will be ok.
I started watching documentaries on Netflix, last year, about Hitler ... to better understand what we could be in for with this Chump character. Chilling to say the least. To think this country is being slowly pushed in that direction is overwhelming If it gets installed in November, it won't be a slow-push anymore. So very corrupt and a nightmare. They won't have to deport me. I'm making contingencies to leave if that rotten-to-the-core man gets elected.
We've got to stop them, people.
This note comes from here:
https://www.dworkinsubstack.com/p/dangers-of-a-trump-win-with-ruth
Cheetolini feels no shame and I spoke briefly with a server at a restaurant last night who said, "I don't care who ends up President either way." I kind of shrieked, "You don't care if you live in a dictatorship?" She shrugged her shoulders and walked away. Clearly, she'll be okay if they fuck with her as a Black woman and she'll merely comply. Frightening. I marked that one up as sheer ignorance and uneducated.