Timothy Snyder, Yale University history professor and author of "On Tyranny," talks with Rachel Maddow about how the rule of law form a basis of trust that enables freedom in a democracy and how attacks on the rule of law breach that trust. Aired on 2/14/2020.
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Replacing Rule Of Law Violates The Trust At Heart Of US Life | Rachel Maddow | MSNBC
drumpf doesnt know what famous thing happened at pearl harbor he can’t possibly understand the law
Our Government created a 8 step plan to get Japan to attack us. They had the codes and new it was coming.
@Semper verum lol hypocrite. You find name calling offensive than next sentence your name calling. Typical progressive…..
…and you think you’re posting on Twitter.
This is why there is such a huge divide. People cannot trust each other if one side is so willing to allow these corrupt practices. A bunch of the United states hinges on self policing. When that part of the system breaks down it no longer works.
Femocrats have turned a blind eye on the corruption from your party for many years now. So STFU
@Mark bodman the lawless party is the republicans…using partisan tactics to cover up the presidents crimes, spreading lies and disinformation enabling him to commit crimes out in the open, and ignorant supporters oblivious to reality, blindly supporting the corrupt president. The democrats are the not willing to allow and accept these practices, and fighting against the corrupt GOP.
Love this Rachel, now the focus needs to be on how the people deal with trump, vote in historical numbers, the rule of law and justice will prevail! 🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊
Reg U —freedom of speech and set of rules governing whistleblower and witness testimonies are two different entities.
However, IF America descent into dictatorship, our first, second, third amendment rights are the first to go. There will be such no things as whistleblower, witnesses or evidence because THERE IS NO CONSTITUTION OR THE RULE OF LAW to safeguard our democratic rights.
This is why trump and Barr intervening in Stone case is FRIGHTENING.
The only blue wave your going to see is more progressive laws and people being flushed down the drain.
Trump never gave up his 1st amendment last I checked. You as well have the right not to listen.
Read his book “On Tyranny”, it is very small work and not a huge time commitment (I read it twice in an afternoon and made notes during the second read) it is very enlightening. It will help you recover what is right and proper when all is wrong and chaotic in the world. Deceptively simple lessons on complex issues with factual, historical references to underline the point being made.
@Zeno of Citium Talk to trump about raking forests.
You must have time to burn.
He makes the time to burn in order to better himself by being educated, being a Drumpf supporter… clearly you’re the other guy.
This is code red for America and its democratic processes. You must vote the swamp creature and all his cronies out! Then prosecute to emphasize the point. Not just walk away.
Yeah….we still need to go back and indict Hillary Clinton. First things first.
@Richard L. T. The bigger issue and threat is trump so yes first things first. Hilary, The Bidens all that will come in time. First thing should be preserving our constitution and the rule of law, so Trump takes the cake on that.
@Mark bodman **Russian Bot detected.**
@Richard L. T. dude, she testified and they found nothing. They had their chance. Let it go. It’s current events that are the problem.
Your hero avenetti found guilty.
That “something else” seeping in is called fascism.
@Richard Christie Exactly right. Cronyism is the danger here. Crony capitalism is the threat to fair market capitalism.
You sir are a purveyor of doofusism.
It seems this type of trust isn’t all that important any more. A large number of people in this country are satisfied with a king that lies all the time…They believe he’s on their side, so it’s ok.
How can this country accept the constant, blatant lying from an elected official, let alone the POTUS?? Compare this to Finland, where the prime minister got caught in *ONE* lie…and thus resigned.
@Googlegnome your comments were very accurate and delivered very well i am not so eloquent but i am tired of the lies not only by individual 1 but his cult following also have a nice day Googlegnome
Googlegnome Remember last year when your “trusted” news sources (NBC, ABC, CBS, CNN) were promoting Michael Avenatti for President just because he was anti-Trump??? Well, he’s off to prison not to mention he robbed a paraplegic and Stormy Daniels! These are your trusted “news” sources! Lol! You starting to get it yet sheep? It’s Ok to admit you’ve been suckered and lied to as millions of other Democrats were conned also! #Walkaway! TRUMP 2020!!! https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.cnn.com/cnn/2020/02/14/us/michael-avenatti-verdict/index.html
Your hero avenetti found guilty.
*”Something ELSE seeping in”, eh? Why do I feel like that “something else” has an affinity for bone-saws and untraceable poisons?*
@Denyze
Well…that IS a sizeable chunk of it.
Tabby cat are you a wired o very very strang comment dame
Because everyone in Trump’s circle is treated badly. Not that it was illegal mind you, we just said, “Hello.”
@Darrin Myers More like on the money!
My daughter and I were discussing the coming depression. I said I don’t see a depression on the horizon, I see a revolution. I fear we are becoming Venezuela.
Why is the progressive Socialist party hopeing for a resession. The economy is at record pace up. Stock, GDP, wages all up. Unemployment at 60 year low. Record low unemployment in black and brown community.
You would embrace a recession if you thought it would hurt Trump. Need too see a shrink.
@Mark bodman
These people are so broken with TDS they would vote for Michael Avenatti if he wasn’t just convicted on three counts of extortion today. This was the left’s golden boy just short while ago. The left are exemplary supporters of morality and character…. or lack there of.
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@Mark bodman *Recession. *Hoping. And literally NOBODY brought up a recession except for you.
beautifully said and a timely reminder, ty dr maddow and mr snyder! we had better pay attention everyone, or sit and watch our great nation fall like some dinosaur, unable to rise again.
The swamp got deeper and murkier.
We are all having a hard time….remove them all from office
In 2016 There was 214,109,360 registered voters in the United States. Only 138 million Americans voted in the 2016 presidential election. The reason Trump won was because people were tricked by Trump and the Russian propaganda and they stayed home. If we want the U.S. back, show up and vote. In 2018 America had the biggest turn out in mid-term history and the Blue Wave crashed on the political shores. Let’s have a BLUE TSUNAMI in 2020.
When will the world be awestruck once again, by the majestic power and monumental bravery of a women’s march, as they heroically discard the oppressive shackles of their sexual subjugation, personified by their Handmaid’s Tale robes and bonnets? Such courage! Such empowerment! The patriarchy were paralyzed by fear and loathing, at this display of epic strength and independence! It’s a new paradigm, the tsunami of matriarchy! I am woman, hear me roar!
@Printagic Online Hi! I’m an oligarch and a plutocrat! We broadcast variable frequency waves that manipulate minds, bending them to do as we direct!
lol why don’t you just take your meds “if your having such a hard time” LOL
Sorry Nancy, my life has always been extraordinary.
Wow Hope Hicks in the same room as Jared, hmmm, Ivanka is #2. Dotard is losing his daughter.
Better title for the book, ‘Robbing a Country with the Peasants Permission’
It is no longer seeping in, if the whole Republican Party is wallowing in it.
Guess what, your description of a “failed economy” already exists
Every time the REPUBLICANS are in charge of the White House and Senate we get a failed economy !! 🤬
the senate is the enemy of the people, republicans failed us
The House does the Kremlins work then.
From what i can see now as long as Donald John Trump remains in office there is no longer any rule of law.
It is Trump’s law and none other.
Look at the whole pattern of Barr’s behavior and it is to undermine justice and protect Trump’s crimes. It is clear Barr is a liar, he is corrupt, and will not uphold the rule of law. Barr is Trump’s thug in the DOJ.
“The media, in my view — and I feel very strongly about this — is not the enemy of the people. We need a free media. That said, you have to be careful about what you are watching and reading, because the media has taken sides. So if you only watch Fox News, because it’s reinforcing what you believe, you are not an informed citizen.”
— Former White House Chief of Staff John Kelly, Fox News, February 12, 2020