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Last paragraph is epic. Let's ignore the crimes taking place at this very moment against the American people while we stage another courtroom drama to further destabilize the growing divide to roll out TheCrisis stage a month or two from now.

Americans- stop playing into their hand! They ALL bat (pinch hit) for the same team!!

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That TV won't stop...it's closer to the "root" of our disease than Trump ever will be. The medium is the message, and it's dark. Why I think memes and art are our best ally in exposing the lies, plus balanced journalism, which you provide here Eric, so thank you!

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Trump is all perception/symptom -- not cause. You are correct that the fantasy trip of TV is at the root of our issues, and now we are in the even more fragmented world of digital. At least with TV, I could say, "I relate to Jim Rockford" and have something to aspire to.

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Apr 4, 2023Liked by Eric F Coppolino

Rockfish was the best.

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"This is Jim Rockford. At the tone, leave your name and message. I'll get back to you."

Lived in a trailer. Drove a Trans Am. Independent agent. Afraid of nothing. Hmmmm, what a good idea.

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That's what the TV has convinced people that Trump is, but instead of being an independent agent he's paid for by the mob that bought the penthouse he lives in.

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After listening to either screaming that Trump is going to create the downfall of humanity, or Trump is going to be the savior of humanity, it's a refreshing moment to hear a voice of reason here!!

Some days I wonder why so many people are still talking about him. Granted, he is certainly a colorful character. Lots of drama to mine from the momentum. "Please do not be fooled by this distraction". Solid advice.

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I think what appears to be a frivolous indictment/cases against Trump is intended. The old imperialistic divide and rule tactic is certainly at hand here. (Old hat but the damn thing works when properly tuned.) Trump's real crimes implicate too many of the ruling class and need to be omitted from any criminal case.

The notion of white supremacy always amazes me. Sure Trump is but one of a number of faces, but in certain respects his is not the most nefarious. It is the deception of "equity" by the ruling class which is perhaps an extreme form of white supremacy.

This reminds me of some personal anecdotal experiences. I grew up in a small southeastern New England city with a sizable portion of the population black and brown people. The city had black mayors (frequently women) and streets and schools named after various luminaries of color. And yet, while these symbols persist, an underlying contention continued. As blacks who came up from the South would frequently compare the northern experience was in some ways much more nefarious because it was not "up front" but done in sly and conniving ways, always giving the impression of tolerance but lacking in sincerity.

This very northern state was notorious for engaging in the slave trade, and imposing "black code" which can be likened to "Jim Crow". Black code was common in northern states before, during and after the civil war.

Much of this was driven by the imperial "divide and rule" tactic of the overlords. I liken today's play for "equity" to be of a piece with this history. This doesn't dismiss in any way the like of Trump or many of his followers, but it does put into perspective that some of the deepest "supremacy" can be a deceptive velvet glove which people who are not the chosen symbols can see.

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This round of TDS is the most similar yet to the 'one hour of hate' from 1984.

The hunger for emotional 'loosh' is insatiable. We cannot take the bait anymore!

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Thanks, Eric! The division game has worked well for them, so why stop? Amazing, all the Trump supporters who think he was against Operation "Pandemic" when he launched it and Trump haters who think he was against "public health measures" such as lockdowns and shots when he enabled the first via his emergency order and pushed the second (Operation Warp Speed).

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Not sure how to characterize why I appreciate this so much, but essentially your words calm my nervous system and fire my blood, while clearing my mind so that appropriate action may be taken. The pen can indeed be mightier than the sword, though both as metaphors & tools, are necessary.

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And the true criminal organized crime bosses that have been all our previous presidents go free and are in fact celebrated... Almost makes me want to vote for Trump.

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Thanks for the pre trial indictment of the best president in modern times.

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Like any Spartacus figure eventually the establishment he fought will bring him down. Your long list of Trump faults you listed is just more Fodder for the sanctimonious. Notice how no one brings up the Clintons 132 alleged murders or Hillary’s Fukupin Benghazi? Has anyone ever pointed out the corrupt NY contractors whom Trump had to deal with? Not since JFK have we had a leader that even comes close yet no one talks about the zillion affairs he had during his tenure. I’m just so sick of the stupid sheep.

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Of course Judy

Criminals will never bring up their fellow criminals crimes, just the opposing criminals crimes

It’s all a joke and a farce

It’s the crips and the bloods

Both criminal sides are fighting to be king of the mountain

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Fought the establishment, with Operation Warp Speed? :-)

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yeah and the mRNA thing had nothing to do with him. Fauci already had announced it in October 2019.

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total horse shit. "the new coke."

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Yeah, Operation Warp Speed is so wonderful, the Emergency Declaration in March 2020, the executive order in September 2019 ordering the development of new "flu vaccines," him telling the world in January 2020 at DAVOS (where Ivanka also did a workshop) that the economic situation in the US and the world was great, while he knew the Fed and other central banks had been since Sept 2019 flooding the world with money in order to avoid a global meltdown due to the Repo Crisis, and that they were planning Operation "Pandemic" to prevent this from turning into hyperinflation by pushing the global economy into an induced coma,..... WONDERFUL!

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Distracting? Yes. But Trump’s Kabuki is nothing new. My favorite is him as a professional wrestler. Here’s a few that come to mind...

Current Indictment drama

FBI classified document drama

January 6 drama

Russia-gate drama

Stormy Daniels drama

Pee drama

Sexual-assault allegations

The Beauty Pageant Scandals

Racial Housing Discrimination Scandal

Mafia Ties

Battle of the Billionaires, WWE

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the Russian hooker pee tape -- that I would love to watch.

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Happy Birthday Aunt Josie!

I had a beautiful and graceful Siamese named Josie. I sure miss her.

BUT...I have an adorable and slightly neurotic (all Tortie's are) youngster just days away from having kittens. We're extremely excited. I grew up with kittens all the time, but as an adult, I've become a "responsible" pet owner and have almost religiously done the spay and neuter thing. It does make for happier, healthier pets...yet. In Oklahoma, you aren't allowed to get your critter's fixed without submitting them to vaccines...which I will no longer do. Ever. Since I've fired my vet, my pet's have never been better. We've even had a few emergencies, which I've been able to handle here at home, for much less cost, stress, and "chemical" usage.

Anyways, my 22 year old son has only experienced the birth of kittens one time, when he was 8. We did rescue a litter of four that I had to bottle feed and he really enjoyed them, but there's just something special about a brand new litter...plus they smell like fresh hay and honey to me! So sweet!

I've been so busy lately, hatching chicks, planting my garden, and AI'ing my pig (as well as some much needed housecleaning) that I've not even felt the need to keep up with current events. I've got over 100 seedlings of tomatoes, peppers, and even apple trees to tend to daily. I've got most of the cabbages -about 75 (as well as onions, tators, and peas) in the ground and am planting carrots, beets, shard, and turnips today (in hopes of rain sans naders later).

We should know if Sassy's artificial breeding was successful in about ten days, and as it was our (as well as her) first time, I'm hoping for the best. We can do it again, if needed, but that will put her farrowing date right in the middle of August. Too hot! As we've butchered her two brothers, she is now alone and needs more attention. We plan on keeping at least one of her daughters, cause you really shouldn't have just one pig. At least we moved her pen into my old mare's pasture so they can sorta hang out together, cause she's lonely too. This is the farm of the lonely women. HA!

My two doe rabbits are due any day now and I've got eleven eggs set to hatch tomorrow. We also have eleven, 21 day old chicks and my broodie hen is setting on 13 eggs. I suppose I'll be selling some farm critters soon, at the local auction! It's the only way to afford all this damn feed!

Anyways...I suppose I should listen to the podcast and see what's going on in the outside world. When Mars hit the last decan of Gemini, I sorta shut down, turned off and wasn't in the mood for communication. My Sun and Saturn are in those last few degrees and it really made for some strange moods. I have no idea if it was Mar's fault, or if something was up with my Mercury or if it was a combination of crazy transits, but I just felt really weird for about 5 weeks. Hopefully, my gift of gab is returning. This is the most I've typed in many, many days anyways...

I should set down and study my chart, but sometimes it's just easier to feel it and ride it out.

It's kinda like the current events blackout I've been in. Head down, doing the thing's that I must do, and hanging in there. It's all I can manage for now!

Thanks Eric, for your hard work. I hope you enjoyed your much deserved time off. Friday night's are just not the same without you!

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Thank you Eric. What an excellent, spot on analysis you provide here.

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Beeb!

I think the STARCAST is even better -- that's the one from last week linked at the top of this post. Did I miss your party?

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OK will check that out now! There will be more parties. Let's connect. Happy spring Eric your work is EPIC.

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Dear EFC,

Great analysis. Thank you.

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There is misdirect from the get go when the focusing on the sex scandal aspect when the real crime is the misappropriation of election funds. I fear this is only the beginning of the martyrdom of Trump.

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Hate is a strong word. You seem to use it a bit in your reading. You sound like a reporter for Fox news, a disappointment. That said, right or wrong the future is not known. Maybe help find a solution that may work. We could use the help. 🙏🏻

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Apr 4, 2023·edited Apr 5, 2023Author

Darlene, you would feel differently than you do if I said you're a racist, greedy, drug-pushing capitalist that ruined the country — to your children. Perhaps listen to what I say and how I say it. There was not a trace of anger in my presentation.

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Apr 4, 2023·edited Apr 4, 2023Author

Please, quote me.

I sound like Fox News? Calling for moderation, perspective and compassion? Which Fox News is that?

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Eric merely pointed out that Trump is a symptom, NOT the ailment.

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Hmm, I lived in Germany; that's what they called it. I am referring to the Third Reich, the National-Socialist Party, 1933-1945. This is also known as the National Socialist German Workers' Party (German: Nationalsozialistische Deutsche Arbeiterpartei, NSDAP),

We all know what I mean.

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