Politics Chat, April 1, 2025

In which I try to answer your questions about modern politics....

[VickiGiger]

I’m 72 and devastated watching my country being destroyed. I live in OK, a very red state. I’m married to a MAGA who isn’t bothered at all. I’ve loved hearing Sen Booker speak. Thank you Heather.

[Krisgenx]

France barred a far right leader from office for 5 years after a criminal conviction. Too bad we don’t have the conviction to hold our officials to that standard, at the minimum!!

[SweetPea-wp]

This is NOT an immigration issue, it is a DUE PROCESS issue…which affects US ALL!!! As Cory Booker said today during his 25-hour filibuster, it’s not a question of right or left, but rather a question of Right and Wrong!!!

[Anna-sssf]

Heather Cox Richardson, you are a national treasure! Thank you for all you do to bring truth and historical perspective to America. Your voice is crucial to the preservation of American democracy. For this you deserve the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

[dvoravithanovsky]

We won in Wisconsin🎉, thank goodness. We must fight on. We must save our country from the most dangerous president we ever had

[MargaretEvans-tm]

When FB made you disappear, I went to YouTube and found you. THEN, I deleted my FB from my electronics. Thank you Heather.

[LucyAnneTillett]

I really appreciate you being on YouTube . I am now free of FaceBook.

[ArleneGrasso-wbju]

So proud of Louisiana voters & activists for defeating the 4 amendments the Republicans were trying to get passed Saturday March 29th.

[ELL]

“Be careful. When a democracy is sick, fascism come to it’s bedside. But it is not to inquire about it’s health.” Albert Camus

This was quoted by another commenter. It was apt.

[FiorentinaNJ]

Finally watching this from yesterday. I am GUTTED that you’re being shadow banned by Meta. It is horrifying. You are the voice of reason for millions of people which is why they are trying to silence you. You’re loyal listeners and ALL patriotic people have got your back. Thank you for all you do. We love you, Heather!

[maryhart]

I have been watching Cory Booker ALL DAY!!!

[TheSilverLakeSteve]

I was watching todays chat (recorded version) on Facebook, and in the middle of the video, it suddenly disappeared. Pay attention to the voices that are being silenced, and those that are doing that silencing. Thank goodness YouTube is still here.

[teresap]

April 5th! Everyone attend a Hands Off protest!

[beccibaker]

We filled Cory Booker's voicemail leaving messages of thanks! It was amazing to watch history being made.. and it was something we could be PROUD of, not horrified.

[WillNewcomb]

As a Brit 1000s miles away, I spent my whole life living and working with the most wonderful Americans. Now 75, I shall never go to visit them in the next 4 years and after that I shall be too old if I’m still alive. The Orange Regime are b4$7426$

[MaryCapron]

God bless you Heather. What we ever do without you? Thank you so much for your hope and encouragement. Take care of yourself. Power to the people. Speak truth to power.

[marytaylorart]

Historic day in Senate, Booker rocks. Thank you for explaining so much to us. You are an American heroine.

[Sandra-mkuo]

Thank you…Dr. Heather Cox Richardson, 🇺🇸 America’s historian

[martyhelps]

I love that you are saying you will never be bullied into silence, Heather! You have been a strong voice of reason and a light in the darkness during these disturbing times. You are a national treasure. This nation and the world are so lucky to have you. I think it’s poetic that a brilliant woman Historian is making history in the hearing and now. I love that you are solution oriented. Right now we all need to be vocal in our opposition to all this destructiveness and pathological problem solvers.

[ramyhuber]

Democracy is messy and needs safeguards. I was heartened by the good news in Wisconsin and the Corey Booker marathon!