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Richard Woolery's avatar

Thank you from an independent who has always appreciated your adherence to principle. Your podcast Hacks on Tap is an oasis of sanity.

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Linda Vaughn's avatar

This lefty-centrist loves ya! Thank you. You said it all.

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Peter H.'s avatar

That was exceptional. Exactly what I'd expect if there were a solo episode of "Hacks" where they just Let Mike Rip.

November 2026 can't get here fast enough. By all rights it should be a metaphorical culling of cowards at the capitol. But I'm deeply concerned that the circular firing squad that's the current Democratic Party will still be mired in their idiotic civil war.

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Chuck Keathley's avatar

Well said. I moved from republican to independent after what happened to John McCain in South Carolina primary 2000. I never thought I’d prefer the parliamentary system but at least we’d have a chance at a sane governing coalition and snap elections to change course before catastrophic outcomes overtake us. Love and never miss a Hacks on Tap podcast.

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Tom Connors's avatar

Love ya Murph. Well done. Was wondering why all the R’s are still so afraid of Trump if his banker( Elon) seems to no longer be willing to drop $$millions into primary opponents campaign funds to those who don’t salute every despicable policy promoted by Trump. Maybe all the monkeys will realize the Wicked Witch is dead or at least has slinked off the stage.

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Ernest Algorri's avatar

Mike this is an essay for the ages. Had to read it twice......I went through this same conversion for the same reasons. Thank you for sharing.

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Open Letters by Mersault's avatar

This Memorial Day, we honor the fallen by naming the enemy.

And the enemy is within.

🇺🇸 A Memorial Day Message from Veterans to Trump and the Republicans: You’ve Defiled Our Sacrifice

From the Beaches of Normandy to the Sands of Kandahar, We Know What Fascism Looks Like—And We See It in You

https://open.substack.com/pub/patricemersault/p/a-memorial-day-message-from-veterans?r=4d7sow&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

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Tom Sadler's avatar

Bravo Mike, Bravo!

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Deirdre Bradway's avatar

As a life long Democrat, I felt the same way when I switched to Independent last year. I'm terrified of what's happening to my country. And then I listened to that speech at West Point's graduation. Terrified doesn't begin to express the emotion.

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robert lusk's avatar

My heart aches for you and the opponents I used to have and love. We are a hurting nation.

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Pat H's avatar

Great soul baring stuff. You're one of a kind Murph. No home in the GOP for Reagan Republicans and no home in the Dem party for Clinton Democrats. Death to populism of all stripes.

A fellow CA'ian who also recently registered as an Independent (from Dem).

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Kathe Rich's avatar

It must have been very difficult, sir. You held out like the champion of democracy that you have proven yourself to be. The only task left to you, kind sir, is to help your fellow stalwart Mr. Steele make that same move. (And thanks for reminding us of the meaning of this holiday.)

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Kevin P Calabro's avatar

This “budget” bill seems to have awakened but maybe not emboldened orange acolyte Ron Johnson. He talked w big boy pants on to Tapper today. Had Tapdance looking at him with the head tilt. Like a robin eye ballin a worm in spring. Love ya Murph.

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Jacquelyn Rezza's avatar

There is some overlap in the things we believe in… and I’m a lefty progressive eyeglass wearing Brooklyn mom! There’s hope…

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NE's avatar

Very good letter today Mike. I know it was hard for you to re-register. It would be hard for me too if my party was as corrupt as today’s GOP. So I appreciate what you did. Would love to pass your letter on to my brother but he’s a Trumper. No amount of reasoning would change his mind.

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Loren Roberts's avatar

Pass it on anyway. Maybe it will open his eyes. I passed it on to a dear friend who is a trumper.

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Pamela McNamara's avatar

Welcome!!

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