When you pull stories from all these different sources to create a full picture of what happened, how do you make sure your own personal bias doesn't influence the story you are telling? I love your work Seth. I think it is very important. Thank you very much. Best $5 a month a I spend, and I am a very poor peasant.
How can we repair journalism to its critical function in our country? (Both the creation and the consumption!)Or has that ship sailed into 24-hour cycles and infotainment?
I am frustrated by the lack of integrity and flat out lies that pour forth from the GOP. I had the (misfortune) opportunity to attend a big ticket GOP fundraiser and was shocked at the fear and lies spewed at the donors, millionaires, billionaires, small room, big names. The claims were easily refuted if you had a brain cell yet the donors ate it up and were carried along on this boat flowing down a river of lies to justify the GOP cause for support and re-election. I mean come on...Cuba and Venezuela planning clandestine attacks - etc... etc...
My question, how to stop this 40 year reign of lies and ratFu*king by the GOP?? Where is the truth and consequences to be found in this cowboy arena with no regulation of truth??
We must expose all the money that funded the 1/6 attacks. I have made a good start but there is so much “dark money”. Any assistance/suggestions would be very helpful
Your last piece for Proof you didn't seem to hold out much hope of Trump being held criminally responsible. What actions if any can people take to turn those tides?
I've read all your books, appreciating the pain of the detail. What's your opinion on today's paste & post "reporter" ? Do you ever regret the detail in put into your pieces, books?
Have you given thought to connecting Trump's treason with Nixon 68 (paris talks) and Reagan 80 (iran deal)? If those three seditious acts hadn't happened, we'd live in a very different america.
While it's important that Trump faces justice for his crimes, do you think we're not seeing the forest from the trees when it comes to the Republican Party and their affinity for authoritarianism and white grievance as a means for minority rule? As much as I despise Trump and the damage he's done to this country, he's the embodiment of and an accelerant for the Southern Strategy. Trump can drop dead tomorrow and someone else will fill the void he leaves behind (there's already talk of DeSantis running in 2024) because he's proven how effective the Southern Strategy is when norms and morals are tossed aside. What can we do to combat this dangerous approach to politics when the truth is clearly not good enough anymore?
Any interesting stories about your hounds and their ability to smell? I have a dachshund and he amazes me daily with his ability to smell anything and everything. I recently discovered he can smell a brand new dog toy on a counter without ever seeing it... nose in the air and starts crying until he gets it.
Why did Trump hire people like Page, Papadopoulis, Gates/Manafort, etc.? Was it a result of poor vetting or was someone pushing these hires? If so, who?
What criteria do you use in judging the reliability of a journalistic source? Is it a matter of finding multiple articles agreeing on some set of facts or are there sources that you immediately view with more skepticism?
No question. Just a thank you for your detailed and nuanced research and tweets/posts. Most cannot see connections like you do, or won't do the work required to do so. We see you and appreciate you!
Just updated the post. 75 minutes in, and my fingers ache! Thanks to everyone for all the questions.
When you pull stories from all these different sources to create a full picture of what happened, how do you make sure your own personal bias doesn't influence the story you are telling? I love your work Seth. I think it is very important. Thank you very much. Best $5 a month a I spend, and I am a very poor peasant.
How can we repair journalism to its critical function in our country? (Both the creation and the consumption!)Or has that ship sailed into 24-hour cycles and infotainment?
I am frustrated by the lack of integrity and flat out lies that pour forth from the GOP. I had the (misfortune) opportunity to attend a big ticket GOP fundraiser and was shocked at the fear and lies spewed at the donors, millionaires, billionaires, small room, big names. The claims were easily refuted if you had a brain cell yet the donors ate it up and were carried along on this boat flowing down a river of lies to justify the GOP cause for support and re-election. I mean come on...Cuba and Venezuela planning clandestine attacks - etc... etc...
My question, how to stop this 40 year reign of lies and ratFu*king by the GOP?? Where is the truth and consequences to be found in this cowboy arena with no regulation of truth??
We must expose all the money that funded the 1/6 attacks. I have made a good start but there is so much “dark money”. Any assistance/suggestions would be very helpful
Do you think anyone will eventually connect all the dots and go after all or most of those you’ve named as planning the insurrection ?
Your last piece for Proof you didn't seem to hold out much hope of Trump being held criminally responsible. What actions if any can people take to turn those tides?
1. When the hell do you sleep?
2. What are your thoughts on Michael Cohen after being on his podcast? It was fun to listen to.
I've read all your books, appreciating the pain of the detail. What's your opinion on today's paste & post "reporter" ? Do you ever regret the detail in put into your pieces, books?
Have you given thought to connecting Trump's treason with Nixon 68 (paris talks) and Reagan 80 (iran deal)? If those three seditious acts hadn't happened, we'd live in a very different america.
While it's important that Trump faces justice for his crimes, do you think we're not seeing the forest from the trees when it comes to the Republican Party and their affinity for authoritarianism and white grievance as a means for minority rule? As much as I despise Trump and the damage he's done to this country, he's the embodiment of and an accelerant for the Southern Strategy. Trump can drop dead tomorrow and someone else will fill the void he leaves behind (there's already talk of DeSantis running in 2024) because he's proven how effective the Southern Strategy is when norms and morals are tossed aside. What can we do to combat this dangerous approach to politics when the truth is clearly not good enough anymore?
Lingering thoughts on Dems not calling witnesses?
Any interesting stories about your hounds and their ability to smell? I have a dachshund and he amazes me daily with his ability to smell anything and everything. I recently discovered he can smell a brand new dog toy on a counter without ever seeing it... nose in the air and starts crying until he gets it.
Why did Trump hire people like Page, Papadopoulis, Gates/Manafort, etc.? Was it a result of poor vetting or was someone pushing these hires? If so, who?
What criteria do you use in judging the reliability of a journalistic source? Is it a matter of finding multiple articles agreeing on some set of facts or are there sources that you immediately view with more skepticism?
No question. Just a thank you for your detailed and nuanced research and tweets/posts. Most cannot see connections like you do, or won't do the work required to do so. We see you and appreciate you!