“…MAGA voters have almost no interest in conservatism, or policy…they indulge resentments/grievances that have little to do w/govt & everything to do w/boredom/dissatisfaction in their own lives.
@RadioFreeTom
literally wrote the book on this…
“Jack Smith has indicted Donald Trump for trying to overthrow our system of government. There are no other cases. This is the case.”
@RadioFreeTom
@TheAtlantic
“The contest between an aspiring fascist and a coalition of prodemocracy forces is even clearer now…for Trump has abandoned any democratic pretenses, and lost any benefit of the doubt about who and what he is.”
@RadioFreeTom
knows words matter.
"The Georgia case is an important window into the actions of Trump’s enablers and courtiers, the mediocre people around him who were determined to gain the respect and station to which they felt entitled, regardless of their actual talent."
@RadioFreeTom
@RadioFreeTom
It seems parental angst, or lack thereof, plays a role in masks. We’ve interviewed numerous mental health professionals who’ve said kids mental health has been impacted by masks. However, they’ve also seen in greater #’s, parents who cause the anxiety about masks in their kids.
“…Trump made fools of them…If in 2016 they suspected Americans looked down on them…they now know with certainty…millions looked down on them—not for who they are but for what they’ve supported so vocally.”
@RadioFreeTom
@TheAtlantic
The January 6 Whitewash Will Backfire…
@RadioFreeTom
@TheAtlantic
on Carlson, McCarthy and the J6 tapes.
The only other plausible possibility:
Tuck is auditioning for Newsmax or OANN.
“…Republicans aren’t interested in fixing the border or helping Ukraine—not if any of it helps Joe Biden, a detestable position…for the sake of good press from the GOP’s infotainment system.”
@RadioFreeTom
@TheAtlantic
“No, I would not protect you. In fact, I would encourage them to do whatever the hell they want. You gotta pay. You gotta pay your bills.”
“You gotta pay your bills.”
Far from the key takeaway, but one I find most ironic.
@RadioFreeTom
“The demands of extremists are meant to be impossible to fulfill…they’d be disappointed if they got what they wanted, because their anger sustains them and gives meaning to their lives.”
The plain truth regarding today’s “rage” and “anger” industries…
"The demands of extremists are meant to be impossible to fulfill,"
@RadioFreeTom
writes. "When faced with such movements and their demands, there is only one response: Contain and defeat."
“Staying on Twitter does not mean you approve of Musk any more than reading The Washington Post means you’re a fan of Jeff Bezos.” This applies to other outlets we participate & even work; an actual Twitter beef I had yesterday.
@RadioFreeTom
@TheAtlantic
@RadioFreeTom
It pisses me off that no one challenges them beyond the headline of things…Christ I’ve screamed more at
@Realtime
over the past month than I have over the past 2 decades.
“We shouldn’t spend all of our days thinking about disaster, but it makes us better people…if we stop for a moment/realize that we should celebrate not only what we have gained, but also what we have—so far—been spared. Thankful for
@RadioFreeTom
“Experts can tell us about risks & we can choose to take risks. But…if we insist we know better because our gut, or some TV personality or politician told us we’re smarter than the experts, that’s on us.”
@IsabelFattal
and
@RadioFreeTom
“The American right has been busy. Rep. Paul Gosar said Mark Milley should be hanged; backing up a similar attack from Trump. How do Americans support such madness?
But a different question: Is this the future of “conservatism”?”
@RadioFreeTom
The people you run into when traveling! I just enjoyed a “Master Class” on multiple subjects and life, with the legendary Temple Grandin!
#ProudToBe
@ColoradoStateU
Seems what ails the current state of the lack of serious politics and resolve, resides in Ohio, specifically
@Jim_Jordan
and
@JDVance1
. Deeper insight on the greater impacts and seriousness with
@RadioFreeTom
in the
@TheAtlantic
.
“Every Day, Every Medium.”
@RadioFreeTom
makes the ‘Clarion Call’ for coverage of the words and actions of DJT. Many examples…3 specific…
#2
within the immediate purview of people like me…
If you’re looking for someone who feels the emotion/frustration of the
#RussiaUkraineWar
, but offers a reasoned voice, subscribe to
@TheAtlantic
, and
@RadioFreeTom
’s ‘Peacefield’ letter. 1 of the preeminent experts on Russia-Soviet Union.
@RadioFreeTom
💯! You open yourself up to the inside of your home, personal space, in an effort to share commonality with others, and then skewered for it, instead of appreciation of sharing and being open and transparent about shared experiences. No good deed goes unpunished.
@SchreiberDis4
@KyleClark
Men who habitually talk about “alpha males” and masculinity are over compensating. Again when you become serious….we can vet your bona fides. Otherwise you’ve done a pretty good reveal here.
Stay safe
@RadioFreeTom
As someone who works under FCC regs…my head is exploding reading all this. Here’s my disclaimer…if you only get news/info from one source, you are part of the larger problem, the one many of these same people lament…
"Responses have fallen on...predictably partisan lines...an issue some didn't pay attention to, until a Democrat was in office...something John Bolton had to be reminded of (with evidence from the White House)"
@RadioFreeTom
on 'Colorado's Morning News.'
@juliegraceb
@RadioFreeTom
When I/we interviewed Rep McClintock (when I worked in Sacramento)…he said on our air that Obama was a secret Muslim…
Needless to say I never took him seriously since…
‘Corpulent Old Bastard’:
Band name, self description 🤣, or the tremendous words and writings of
@RadioFreeTom
?
Merry Christmas and thanks for being an open book about your own humanity.
The Best Version of ‘A Christmas Carol’ - The Atlantic
@RadioFreeTom
I’m here for both…use Twitter to help grow a listenership/audience for the outlets I work, and yes…to interact and engage on said content…and to laugh a little and attempt to be human with others.
Commercial and communal.
Putin “has an unwavering belief in his ability to control events”, according to a
@NATO
official.
@RadioFreeTom
’s latest “Peacefield” via
@TheAtlantic
. Tom’s an important voice sharing his expertise regularly
@KOAColorado
on Russia, Putin, & the old USSR
Cannot wait for the
#HotTakes
from some of you (and you know who you are) on
@CSUMBasketball
’s win!
So thirsty to criticize, so slow
to commend. The
@MountainWest
Conference is NOT for the faint of heart, or snap judgements/analysis.
Marathon, not a sprint.
Carry on!
#GoRams
The lead on
@PTI
?
@CSUMBasketball
and Virginia. But little credit to the Rams being dominant on defense and forcing bad shooting by the Cavs, all about UVA, almost like CSU wasn’t on the floor 🤷….
@RealMikeWilbon
Today on Colorado’s Morning News
@TheAtlantic
’s Tom Nichols
@RadioFreeTom
joined us with what still ails us politically, and in an age of overwhelming access to information, the polarization of such. He’s also working on a new edition of ‘The Death Of Expertise.’
@KOAJeana
The latest political tumult and daily firehose of information which can be overwhelming: Writer
@TheAtlantic
, retired Professor, and currently working on a new edition of 'The Death of Expertise'
@RadioFreeTom
joined
@MartyLenz_KOA
and
@KOAJeana
on CMN.
I always recommend
@RadioFreeTom
’s work in
@TheAtlantic
, but extra “nuggets of nerdism” of Green Lantern (Sinestro could apply as well) and
@StarTrek
: Wrath of Khan…👨🍳💋
Quiet Competence Could Cost Joe Biden the Election
I take great pride in seeing many of my teammates names in the
@CSUFootball
history books and hall of honor. Great teammates and people!
@ColoradoStateU
For those who wonder why and have for decades shared my thoughts and experiences regarding a particular fanbase. But this I think is an example of the recent “Prime Effect” and more accurately “Affect”
@ColoradoCD4
@RadioFreeTom
Words matter…Tom is simply saying if you define “everything as something…then anything is everything.”
If we can’t define and discern differences and lump it all; that is what makes us more vulnerable, the opposite of what those who argue against Tom advocate.
@RadioFreeTom
@RepMTG
Well…that sure blows a hole through the notion of being pro-life on the premise others want to raise children not of their DNA…If adoptive parents aren’t real parents her eyes…
It could be “needlessly anxiety-producing…pondering the chances of a nuclear confrontation. But it’s imprudent to pretend the weapons do not exist at all.”
@RadioFreeTom
’s latest
@TheAtlantic
‘Peacefield’ offering. Tom joins us tomorrow on
@KOAColorado
.
Russian provocations on 'Victory Day' are falling short of Western expectations, but Ukraine's message to the US is still weapons, weapons, weapons, ammo, ammo, ammo, now, now, now.
Here's the state of play on Day 75 with
@MartyLenz_KOA
on
@KOAColorado
There’s been years I didn’t think we’d win the RMS, & years I didn’t think we’d lose; often wrong whatever I felt. Regardless, I’ll be there, and always there, because I’m
@ColoradoStateU
.
1986: 1 of my favorite moments as a
@CSUFootball
player!
#GoRams
!
@RadioFreeTom
A constant reminder we have been and continue to be in the “Other than that how was the rest of the play Mrs. Lincoln” stage of DJT denialism, equivocation, and rationale…