Trump presidency will leave America ‘impoverished, bumbling and stumbling’ | Timothy Snyder

[@bethmcgill5944]

People take "freedom" for granted. Important discussion.

[@abigailkannai484]

Whose running the show now?

[@rickw1954]

Americans not only take freedom for granted but they have squandered it away. Historically, civilizations that fought for freedom and Democracy, over time lost it. Unlimited freedom without responsibility equals anarchy. By judging our society, I think America is really for a dictator.

[@miamiwax5504]

Its so true

[@nicholassullivan1239]

au contraire - it's just been assumed...for me and not thee 😊

[@markdeckard7651]

When I see a Timothy Snyder interview, I click. Love his professorial insights and tireless campaigning for Ukraine.

[@sjc75vs]

How is Trump a candidate and Snyder isn’t? The world is fcked

[@Jueyes-vg2gb]

did you serve? I personally doubt it but did you?

[@JeffMountainPicker]

Dr. Snyder is awesome. A very wise, thoughtful, good man. Im reading On Tyranny for the 2nd time, then on to his latest. If all the hard work & good fortune prevail, we'll make it to 2025 without tRUmp's evil in power...

[@Jueyes-vg2gb]

@@JeffMountainPicker I doubt the country survives 2024, you people are blind acting like Trump is the bad guy, what exactly has he done to the country. Did he get rid of remain in mexico like Biden did completely destroying the west coast of the us with non stop migration? Name ONE country that has survived this kind of demographic flooding? I doubt we survive the next election because the DNC has already said their going to do the same thing they have done since 2020, basically make a bunch of bs up and steal certain states to take the election, well if they do it again and we have weeks of counting the US WILL balkanize I travel all over and people are done they dont even want to remain union anymore, they just want to start a new country where they can have some control over their borders and life

[@Jueyes-vg2gb]

@@JeffMountainPicker So be careful what you wish for, you neocon war monger leftist that continually rah rah current thing from the deep state are going to wake up one day and realize American power no longer exist, it only exist if the FEDERATED UNION decides to remain a union, and in a last ditch effort the deep state in congress has passed laws against the consitution to allow military to attack civilians, they know when they pull this theft again in 2024 that the people are going to say no more and decide to go their own way, states will break off from the union to form a new union and then maybe theyll be war and maybe there wont be but they are preparing for it because they are incapable of giving up power.

[@TerriObrien-mi5rx]

I admire Professor Synder and his calm intelligent conversation 👏👏💙🇺🇸

[@louisaweiler5340]

Freedom to - rather than freedom from .. I'll let that one sink in 😊

[@shirleyhaugaard9643]

Australian here, I sincerely hope that the Constitution and Democracy prevails in November.

[@didntlistendad]

No thanks to R*pert M. Who has also shifted his attention to divisive media contributions in Australia or so I’m told.

[@davidcollins8574]

yep, Go Trump

[@JohnL-qe4pi]

MAGATRUMPTRAIN2024 will make that happen for you!

[@brett22bt]

@@didntlistendad Yes, Rupert has caused irreparable damage to both Australia and the US. The UK was smart enough to kick him out.

[@sharonmontag2389]

So do we. Thanks

[@primalamusica3]

Excellent! Thank you for inviting Professor Timothy Snyder.

[@LaneBatman-c2v]

I can recognize an honest and educated person. This is one of a handful of top experts on Ukraine and Russia. Not saying to listen and take as true everything any one person says, but if you’re smart enough yourself, you’ll find the right people to listen to.

[@BufordTGleason]

And exactly the type of intellectualism that is one of the first casualties when the rhetoric turns into repression and worse

[@dianabehr3169]

Unfortunately only educated and intelligent citizens can recognize an honest and educated (and decent) person

[@adamknight4087]

Absolutely Research!

[@bonsummers2657]

Timothy is describing the Democrat platform remaining in power, not Republican/Trump/Vance/Vivek/Tulsi/RFKjr./Elon,….. We The People…. Russia reclaimed Crimea because the USA meddled in the ousting of Yanukovich, given that Russia won't allow Ukraine to go under the jurisdiction of The West by way of Ukraine, especially not Crimea, and,…. the Donas region was already considered a 'heart of Russia' over 100 years ago, when it was part of Russia. Russia is doing land reclamation now, due to the nosing-in of The West. But, in compromise, the now annexed regions should be the redline which Russia doesn't go west of,… and to allow Ukraine west of that line to go its own way. Compromise for peaceful productivity.

[@billkingston4402]

The cult of stupidity vs democracy

[@abigailkannai484]

Whose running the show now?

[@ClannCholmain]

@@abigailkannai484 and everyone knows who presided over the biggest increase in jobs in record time.

[@CD-il5xh]

@@ClannCholmain yes- Biden

[@bobbart4198]

@@abigailkannai484 What's wrong with the show now ?

[@Judihui12]

@@abigailkannai484 Biden. And he does a terrific job.

[@thjbird]

“We are sleepwalking into a dictatorship”. -Liz Cheney

[@Joey-ct8bm]

Good quote, but i'm definitely not fan of the Cheney's

[@FindAReason-mi7go]

She just regrets that it was not a dictatorship with her father as dictator.

[@rdmoon4416]

Not this one, not this house and as of yesterday not 250,000 Georgians🎉🗳️🔵🇺🇸. Cherish our freedoms and liberties. Reject trump and his mad ideas to destroy America. 🗳️🔵🇺🇸

[@Leonhart_93]

You have been in one for 4y. Now people want a total change of course.

[@forestturnings5732]

Are you serious right now? Trump is our last great hope to restore our democracy and our leadership in the free world. Obama 3.0 would take us past the point of no return, turning the US into a socialist enclave with the radical left in charge. Yuck!!

[@MarcelHuguenin]

Best explanation of the concept of “freedom”. Love Timothy Snyder

[@shirleyhaugaard9643]

Totally agree about the destructive effects of social media

[@anvb5a1]

Your elections can be bought nowadays, all musk had to do is buy twitter!

[@scottweaverphotovideo]

Thank you for your stance on Ukraine, Tim.

[@gheiberg59]

‘Those who do not learn history are doomed to repeat it.’ ~George Santayana~

[@Y.0o0]

Sad that people just don’t give a damn & would rather vote for a convicted criminal.

[@bonsummers2657]

Timothy is describing the Democrat platform remaining in power, not Republican/Trump/Vance/Vivek/Tulsi/RFKjr./Elon,….. We The People…. Russia reclaimed Crimea because the USA meddled in the ousting of Yanukovich, given that Russia won't allow Ukraine to go under the jurisdiction of The West by way of Ukraine, especially not Crimea, and,…. the Donas region was already considered a 'heart of Russia' over 100 years ago, when it was part of Russia. Russia is doing land reclamation now, due to the nosing-in of The West. But, in compromise, the now annexed regions should be the redline which Russia doesn't go west of,… and to allow Ukraine west of that line to go its own way. Compromise for peaceful productivity.

[@gheiberg59]

@@Y.0o0 Very sad…

[@LindaWebber-zv2or]

My dad along with other 17-year-olds lied about their age so that they could join the military and fight against fascism so that we would never see it here in the USA. In memory of my dad and so many other men and women who have served and are still serving I voted for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz so that we would not see fascism take hold in the USA‼️🗳️💙🇺🇸

[@marygemmacapodanno2035]

It gives me chills and brings me to tears. Those men and women of the United States of America made the ultimate sacrifice and saved the world. People today don’t know what it means to sacrifice; they’ve never had to.

[@donnaoneil4985]

Wow! First time I’ve encountered this guy. Will be doing more reading and watching for sure!

[@Cerceify4645]

He has a terrific Yale lecture series on Ukraine on YT.

[@stephenfitzpatrick4632]

A great man. Have read all his books, including On Freedom. An international treasure.

[@shredtabulous]

I’m going to re-watch this video, and clearly understand the concepts. Great insights

[@EricaFiore]

I agree with that Americans are less free than they think. Americans are told they have freedom.

[@DJniggels]

I live in Germany and travel Europe frequently and these places feel freer thank most of the US. Best place is Switzerland but unfortunately it's even more expensive than NYC and LA.

[@Kopernicus67]

Americans value a different form of freedom. To most is means freedom of religion, culture, sexual orientation, lifestyle. To an American, it means freedom to impose ones morality on others.

[@DJniggels]

@@Kopernicus67 Which of course works wonderfully in such a huge, diverse country. 🤣

[@jimhazel1544]

@@Kopernicus67 Some Americans feel that way, I think your loosely describing the "rights" leanings take on wat freedom is.

[@Joey-ct8bm]

They are like number 60 on the freedom index. The UK isn't doing so hot too. Somewhere in the 50s. 8 out of 10 are EU nations in the top 10. The other 2 are New Zealand and Australia. Finland is number 1. That's the land of the free.

[@JJMHigner]

This segment cannot be repeated enough.

[@American-In-Mykolaiv]

Love this man - he tells the truth and knows Russia. Slava Ukraini!

[@s0ycapitan]

"Tell me lies, tell me sweet little lies" 🎵🎶🎵

[@factstrumpprejudice6740]

This speaker assumes concentrated power is acceptable. A basic error.

[@dogpoofairy2517]

Russia wouldn't have invaded Ukraine if Trump was president. It's the Democrats fault.

[@dogpoofairy2517]

@@s0ycapitan Harris is the liar. She's as bad as Biden.

[@American-In-Mykolaiv]

@@factstrumpprejudice6740 What makes you say that? The error seems to be in your head!

[@006jjm]

Thank you Professor Snyder. Thank you for your clear analysis. Thank you for your good work.

[@dogpoofairy2517]

Oh dear

[@bramposthumus9300]

@@dogpoofairy2517 Your puny little paws are all over this thread - why?

[@dogpoofairy2517]

@bramposthumus9300 if you can't cope maybe you should go and hide in your safe space.

[@dogpoofairy2517]

@bramposthumus9300 are you going to have another mostly peaceful protest when Trump wins again?

[@dogpoofairy2517]

@@bramposthumus9300who are you to ask me why I'm here?

[@paulstewart6293]

Liberty is terrifying for most people, that's why they become religious or believe others. Liberty is hard work.

[@kellywalker1664]

It's a full time job, hence why most folks have no clue what it is, myself included.

[@alexluthiger731]

Liberty came to us through truly religious people who suffered and fought for the human Rights and liberty shall leave through the last truly religious people. Liberty is always the Liberty of the children of the Spirit. 🍷🐳

[@mattyo5022]

​@@alexluthiger731Good comment. I'm glad you said it or I was going to. It's utterly ridiculous and backwards to think The Religious don't love liberty and freedom. And fought HARD for it!

[@nychris2258]

​@@alexluthiger731huh?

[@nychris2258]

​@@mattyo5022OP makes a very good point though. You guys put all your faith in a book written by men. You are compromising your liberty of critical thought when you defer to a book.

[@alexcarter8807]

We'll go backward the way Iran did. Iran was a modern country, my father worked over there for some years, it was a progressive place. Then they had their dictator seize power and my father needless to say, but also every smart person who could, left. Look at how it is now. Another example is Romania. Romania was a modern country, then Ceucescu seized power. It became a 3rd world hellhole.

[@billwalsh388]

Iran is a great example of what happens when a theocracy takes over. That's what republicans want here.

[@FindAReason-mi7go]

You do realize that America's greatness was between 1920 and 1965, when America was a pretty religious place. It was after the decline of religion post-60s when crime spiked and America's power became relatively less. You can not compare the USA to Iran. Trump would be democratically elected. It is not a military coup.

[@tonyjones1560]

My first “real” job out of college was at an insurance company where half the sales reps were former Iranian military officers. The VP of sales had actually been a general, in the air force I think (this was 1986, I’ve forgotten some details). “We can send money back home but it’d be a bad idea to visit. I’ll probably never be able to go back.”

[@bonsummers2657]

Timothy is describing the Democrat platform remaining in power, not Republican/Trump/Vance/Vivek/Tulsi/RFKjr./Elon,….. We The People…. Russia reclaimed Crimea because the USA meddled in the ousting of Yanukovich, given that Russia won't allow Ukraine to go under the jurisdiction of The West by way of Ukraine, especially not Crimea, and,…. the Donas region was already considered a 'heart of Russia' over 100 years ago, when it was part of Russia. Russia is doing land reclamation now, due to the nosing-in of The West. But, in compromise, the now annexed regions should be the redline which Russia doesn't go west of,… and to allow Ukraine west of that line to go its own way. Compromise for peaceful productivity.

[@Dasycottus]

This would be beyond catastrophic. WE CANNOT DO THIS.

[@Val-uy2me]

Well, we did it. Sad and scary times. Trump-fans are in for a rude awakening.

[@Stevros999]

No because they won't pay attention, ignorance is bliss for them, their cult leader can do no wrong .

[@jenna2431]

"Impoverished, bumbling, and stumbling" would be the least of it.

[@JJMHigner]

Exactly

[@marilynclarke6092]

Jenna, you nailed it, you really did, 👍🏾

[@daviddobarganes9115]

Theyre gonna have us killing each other because they dont have a solution

[@gerritwillemvankeulen3907]

It will be like Brexit economically, and Hungary for law and order. People are so dumb everywhere.

[@dianabehr3169]

Worse than Hungary

[@adamknight4087]

Absolutely! ALL done by FR !

[@dbadagna]

Also, 33% of eligible voters chose not to cast a ballot in the 2020 U.S. presidential election.

[@adamknight4087]

@@dbadagna I think the turnout will be high 2024!

[@tonyjones1560]

Serious question: has the impact of Brexit been so bad? I’m asking because Trump’s talking about putting 20% import tariffs (minimum) on imported goods. This means that Americans complaining about how expensive “everything” is here are in for an awful shock LOL. Did something like this happen in Britain?

[@track1949]

Tim Snyder is THE expert on fascism.

[@frankmorris4790]

He seemed to miss the one glaring prerequisite for Fascism, to take hold, a cowed and unarmed population. I would submit that Mr. Syders " expert" card needs review? Will not happen here, we are armed and becoming armeder....

[@JJMHigner]

​@@frankmorris4790we are cowed and will and are being convinced to fight each other.

[@ellebee6712]

@@frankmorris4790’armeder’ ? …hm…

[@dbadagna]

Ruth Ben-Ghiat is also great.

[@helenastuart3557]

I take notes when Ruth & Snyder speak! They know what they are talking about

[@timlinator]

This American is voting for Harris/Walz.

[@Puleczech]

Thank you from Europe ✌️

[@timlinator]

@@Puleczech you're welcome. The guy is a lunatic.

[@adamknight4087]

Absolutely!

[@Carol.Allison]

Thank you from the UK

[@timlinator]

@@Carol.Allison You are welcome from a sane American. I expect free beer the next time I visit Europe because I really need it. Cheers.

[@jocko4598]

I have already knocked on 400 doors to canvass my area to get out the vote. The energy, drive and amount of volunteers in my group is an indicator on what will happen. We see not only a win, we expect to crush maga. Watch Trump circle the drain in shame, and to have his political life ended by a Black woman.

[@jenniferstone2975]

Seeing the same canvassing in rural Kansas. People here are revved up like I’ve never seen before. Also anecdotally, I’ve seen 2 Trump yard signs and 26 Harris/Walz yard signs… I’m keeping score for fun but man. This is such a change from 2020!

[@marisabenson1222]

Fingers crossed from Australia

[@twig3288]

If Trump wins, the Epstein client list will be made public, if Kamala wins it will not. Kamala has a lot of powerful backers

[@dogpoofairy2517]

@@jocko4598 please don't riot when Trump wins. It was bad enough in 2016.

[@dancemunki]

Yeah about that.

[@MissRed92837]

I’m Swiss and (unfortunately) live in the US since 7 years. I can confirm that in the US people have less freedom and less free speech, than what people have on freedom and free speech in European countries.

[@Joey-ct8bm]

It's not only about freedom of speech, it's also about workers rights. Paid holidays, sick days and parental leave. Thinks like that they count as freedom on the freedom index. The UK isn't doing so hot either. Number 58 on the freedom index. The US is number 60. Finland is number 1. That's the land of the free now.

[@FindAReason-mi7go]

There is so much inequality in America. Freedom is the passion of the privileged, not the vocation of the poor.

[@dfuher968]

@@FindAReason-mi7go But the priviledged in the US have sold the false image of freedom to the poor, so that the poor vote against their own best interest, coz theyve been condition over decades to believe, that not having all the rights, that we Europeans take for granted, is somehow freedom. That all our rules and laws, that ensure our freedoms, somehow would oppress them. Its really the biggest fraud ever.

[@roberthamill6326]

You would be speaking Russian if the USA had Not Defended Europe and paid for their Defense .. Europe OWES the USA Trillions

[@frankmorris4790]

Then go the F back Heidi! YOU are a guest, not your place to even try to compare Euro's to US. Whole different animal.

[@rdmoon4416]

I stand should to shoulder with Professor Snyder. He knows everything about this

[@4bibimimi]

I saw a tent sign in Las Vegas yesterday. It was Trump looking into a mirror at himself. The caption was "Trump is for Trump".

[@davidblackmore2308]

Thanks for articulating what so many people are thinking

[@danfeutz6911]

Great job. A voice of reason and education. Ive followed Tim for years and his explanation is clear for non political people.

[@eileentravis6157]

Freedom implies responsibility, what most want when they talk about freedom is license (no responsibility)! 💙 vote blue💙💙

[@Krachmaschinchen]

Timothy Snyder - as ever a pleasure to listen to, not least because of the rhetorical finesse.

[@dogpoofairy2517]

🤮

[@bramposthumus9300]

@@dogpoofairy2517 That's ok, kid. Teletubbies it is for you, then.

[@Rilianawakened321]

@@dogpoofairy2517

[@dogpoofairy2517]

@@bramposthumus9300 do you have any more hilarious put-downs on that notepad next to your keyboard?

[@dogpoofairy2517]

@@Rilianawakened321👈 triggered 🤣

[@channelslade1501]

love Tim Snyder... the most insightful man on the planet

[@MissRed92837]

VOTE, VOTE, VOTE 🔵🔵🔵 and for HARRIS-WALZ❗️

[@douglasgreninger110]

Blind people.

[@9000ck]

Give this man the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

[@martingilmovitch8133]

that was refreshingly eloquent the reporter looked a sounded like she was taking it in and appropriately responding to the eloquent Tim Snyder

[@roblindsay101]

It's not Russia vs Ukraine. It's Putin vs Ukraine. And he knows his life hangs in the balance.

[@006jjm]

I am afraid that's not true. A great deal of the russian people are imperialists. They think that Russia has the natural right to dominate their neighbours. It has been that way for many centuries. Russia needs to lose this war. Then it may become a normal country in the future.

[@frankmorris4790]

Mr. Zelenski is aware of that too.

[@Puleczech]

Do not paddle this dangerous illusion that the entire problem can be solved by one man leaving. Putin simply plays into Russian psyche. If it is not Putin, it will be someone else. Or do you want to claim that Stalin's pogroms or invasion of Hungary or Czechoslovakia etc were caused by Putin too? Russia will not magically become normal country the next day after Putin is gone. Stop paddling this, or we will be standing in the same situation in 20 years again. When Eastern Europe warned the world about Russia nobody listened. We keep warning you it is Russian mentality, not an occasional dictator. Listen this time ffs...

[@hannahdyson7129]

No. A lot of Russians support the war

[@ianpaulmurray3447]

America is going insane...

[@GroofusDoofus900]

It's called the Trump Effect, like a cloud of madness.

[@squamish4244]

Or it may be regaining its sanity.

[@MzCoffee123]

All the pharmaceuticals don’t help either.

[@mattstoy4578]

half of America

[@DisinterestedParty]

Correction: 47% of Americans have gone insane....and they are stressing the rest of us out almost daily.

[@nextstory4946]

Before letting hate consume everyone and fear take hold within, one should ask themselves: What would a truly free person do?

[@annetteroennow9694]

Mr. Snyder has an incredibly insight, everything he says is so true and right!

[@JoelJ777]

I don’t mind Trump going after Biden’s and Clinton’s with DOJ. As Pelosi said “If he hasn’t done anything wrong why is he afraid of investigations? Trump is a very flawed person, but his policies are more moderate compared to Kamala. Decriminalizing illegal immigration is so bad that can crush US housing markets and economy.

[@Socrates21stCentury]

No he doesn't, that it is just his Liberal opinion ... there are just as many intellectuals who disagree ...

[@marcusott2973]

​@@Socrates21stCentury😂😂😂😂 let me think ahm NO! A guy on Facebook, or Joe Rogan isn't necessarily an intellectual only because he uses words you don't understand.

[@Socrates21stCentury]

@@marcusott2973 I bet he understands Trump 2024 !!!

[@Rilianawakened321]

@@Socrates21stCentury

[@helenlozinski3072]

Thank you Professor Snyder for your tireless support of Ukraine.

[@dbadagna]

Also, the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution states, in clear and unambiguous terms, that insurrectionists may not hold office in the United States.

[@twhite8308]

☮️Love💜Timothy💜Snyder☮️

[@GreyCrowe]

This is the case I make for single payer healthcare in the US. It allows the freedom "from" early death and medical bankruptcy. It allows the freedom "to" start your own business, move employers, receive annually pay increases.

[@corinaking2052]

Such a wise, articulate brilliant man. ❤

[@melindastucke4365]

This is a POWERFUL MESSAGE

[@G0ldfingers]

He said it the Root problem is Social Media, and those that are taken in and made angry by it are working against their own self interest.

[@liamfinch4129]

WRONG! Socal media is no more the cause of the problem than the introduction of printing! PEOPLE are the cause of the problem. Social media is just an accellerant!

[@ClannCholmain]

Fox News is the problem.

[@Rilianawakened321]

He knows what he's talking about. The emotional manipulation is real . . . that's what sinister propaganda/disinformation can do.

[@frankmorris4790]

@@Rilianawakened321 Where is this emotional manipulation coming from?

[@nicholascazmay2126]

Social media 100% has destroyed intelligent dialogue. The algorithms that drive it actively work against intelligent discussion and it’s all emotionally driven.

[@jonathanbrowne7220]

People need to wake up and learn,, its not all about his lies its those behind him,he is a dangerous person

[@dogpoofairy2517]

Why is he dangerous?

[@moonmunster]

Trump will probably die in office early on. Then JD Vance will become president. That is even more scarry than Trump.

[@MartinJ-t7y]

Trump is the most documented liar in history. The 45th President lied 30,573 times in his 4 year term. 30,573 ÷ 666 = 45. Trump " The Little Horn " fits all the biblical descriptions of the man of sin. 🔥 The number 45 squared is 2025.

[@JAMESJJEFFERS]

​@@dogpoofairy2517If You have to Ask then You Probably CLUELESS 😂😂

[@JAMESJJEFFERS]

Ever Put a Coke Driver behind the wheel of a Car while sniffing a whole 1/8th? Now give him access to ALWAYS Drive the School bus to school everyday

[@AM-el4iv]

He promises to use magical tariffs to fix everything. That is definitely concepts of a plan.

[@Rilianawakened321]

It's economic stupidity.

[@thomasjamison2050]

America raising tariffs is as absurdly bizarre as the UK leaving the EU. Oh, what? Really? How on earth did something that daft every happen?

[@kellywalker1664]

Tory damage will pale in comparison to P25 damage.

[@thewaffle003]

Great interviewer. This'll be looked at and relevant going into the future.

[@markbrady6402]

I am very happy to hear from him and his positive attitude towards Ukraine 🇺🇦 and his experience with the world and his expertise on international affairs 😊

[@nrs6956]

A noteworthy presentation. Thank you.

[@LMM7880]

Anne Applebaum also speaks eloquently on this subject.

[@kevinpoole4323]

Kamala is Giving Us Hope❤

[@zenon3021]

if you're hoping for change, she has a billion reasons $$$$$ not to change much

[@bonsummers2657]

Timothy is describing the Democrat platform remaining in power, not Republican/Trump/Vance/Vivek/Tulsi/RFKjr./Elon,….. We The People…. Russia reclaimed Crimea because the USA meddled in the ousting of Yanukovich, given that Russia won't allow Ukraine to go under the jurisdiction of The West by way of Ukraine, especially not Crimea, and,…. the Donas region was already considered a 'heart of Russia' over 100 years ago, when it was part of Russia. Russia is doing land reclamation now, due to the nosing-in of The West. But, in compromise, the now annexed regions should be the redline which Russia doesn't go west of,… and to allow Ukraine west of that line to go its own way. Compromise for peaceful productivity.

[@kellyeggers2720]

Thank you sir❤

[@nigelbarker8726]

"in establishing the rule of law, the first five centuries are always the hardest." Gordon Brown.

[@EagerJackrabbit-wy6zn]

Congrats. Americans-you just bought a lemon with no warranty!

[@louisebean9428]

Timothy Synder is 100% correct!

[@timkahn2813]

here in the u s a we have confused democracy and capitalism .

[@marygemmacapodanno2035]

I would like to have some hope. Thank you, Tim Snyder.

[@lovetoplayharp]

Great interview. Watching it actually after the November election, so the bad news is here. So great to hear Timothy Snyder. Thanks for the interview.

[@damianleah6744]

He wants to stay out of prison

[@dogpoofairy2517]

It's not easy when corrupt Democrats control the justice system.

[@JoelJ777]

Looks like Trump will not go to prison, but GOP finally got Hunter Biden. Joe might spend his last days visiting is genius son in federal prison.😂

[@fritzraake22]

But he won't succeed. The wheels start turning on Nov 6th.

[@dogpoofairy2517]

@fritzraake22 you've been saying he's going to prison for the last eight years. It's not going to happen, and he'll win the election by a landslide.

[@dogpoofairy2517]

When Trump becomes president again he'll release the Epstein files. This is why Democrats are panicking

[@alvirenabeasley2003]

Great humanitarian

[@SueKennedy-nb1gh]

Speaking truth to power...

[@aftdel]

That is hysterical. This is the power.

[@corrieallen9818]

Thank you for truth vs lies

[@Hugh3rd]

Social media might be humanity's undoing eventually!

[@facespaz]

This guy knows what he's talking about

[@FireElement7]

Vote 💙!

[@ulliburwood4706]

American freedom is not European freedom. American freedom is twisted.

[@liamfinch4129]

America is a DOLLAROCRACY, not a democracy. It is further skewed by the ridiulous electoral college and religion.

[@EricaFiore]

💯

[@juventinocasillas3023]

@@EricaFioreI agree. Which is why America should not support Europes shenanigans. Ukraine as far as I know is not in the Americas.

[@blueberryfuzz]

"European freedom" is not something better. The folly of your thinking is enough to make grown people cry.

[@frankmorris4790]

@@blueberryfuzz Makes me laugh. If we go to full on socialism/communism. Europe is done too.

[@concernedrabbit9075]

Bots need to be identified. Advertisers will flee when they realize how many bots are there and they dont represent possible consumers.

[@chrimbus71]

BOT

[@J.R.Y.]

@@chrimbus71Self identified. Nice!

[@MainMan7012]

Trump II the comedy show with the inmates of the asylum in charge! It will be a carnival of chaos!😂🎉

[@drjanines3301]

Absolutely agree with the title.... and content

[@dianabehr3169]

Lots of uninformed magas here in the comments

[@YassenJL]

I'm currently reading his book on freedom. It's a gem so far.

[@blackdogbarking]

Trump wants to do the same as brexit US style, similar in competence, courage and character as Boris too.

[@kellywalker1664]

If only we would only suffer UK level damage.

[@patrickmurphy7485]

Freedom is in everyone’s own heart mind it can’t be killed by any means

[@dawnjohnson8739]

❤ Snyder. Thank you!

[@lukemcgann3701]

Brilliant!

[@Jdog667.]

Bravo ,, take this viral 👉

[@randylahey7343]

Now that people on the right are realizing that project 2025 is real I expect there to be a lot of buyers remorse

[@JohnGalt1960]

Those on both sides will never join together. The divide is Permanant.

[@robstewart1703]

This guy is pretty much on point...

[@bonsummers2657]

Nope. Timothy is describing the Democrat platform remaining in power, not Republican/Trump/Vance/Vivek/Tulsi/RFKjr./Elon,….. We The People…. Russia reclaimed Crimea because the USA meddled in the ousting of Yanukovich, given that Russia won't allow Ukraine to go under the jurisdiction of The West by way of Ukraine, especially not Crimea, and,…. the Donas region was already considered a 'heart of Russia' over 100 years ago, when it was part of Russia. Russia is doing land reclamation now, due to the nosing-in of The West. But, in compromise, the now annexed regions should be the redline which Russia doesn't go west of,… and to allow Ukraine west of that line to go its own way. Compromise for peaceful productivity.

[@texasgermancowgirl]

Believe me, I went to a fairly conservative business college and I’ve read his economic plan. It’s a complete and total disaster. It gives me anxiety

[@dcmurray6466]

‘impoverished, bumbling and stumbling’ - you mean, like it is now?

[@thehylers1021]

Tariffs and privatization of government services will cause further hardship for the working class and lower income families. I don't depend on the government for my livelihood but many people do.

[@Puleczech]

Freedom is not free.

[@vickipurcell6738]

What great questions💯 and great answers 👌

[@nosuchthing8]

I can see and hear Putin cackling with glee from here..

[@KathrynMcFarlane-hu5hy]

Brilliant talk you give me hope Tim

[@tonycook7679]

There is no way that Trump could stay in power indefinitely. He just does not have that much time left. I honestly doubt that he will last another 4 years before his dementia becomes inescapable. Reagan was completely addled well before the end of his second term. Neither Trump nor Reagan had that much capacity to lose before it all runs or ran out.

[@robertginsburg8113]

True, but the people behind him will get to see Project 2025 enacted and the replacements of Alito and Thomas will guarantee their agenda for 40 years. The country will not recover from these fundamental changes in our lifetime.

[@marisabenson1222]

The office will be changed and Vance or some other similar character will pick up where trump let off

[@poplarboydavid]

Since when did Trump either display symptoms of dimentia, or receive a formal diagnosis? Stop spreading misinformation, if you are!

[@daveg695]

@@poplarboydavid He displays symptoms of dementia every time he speaks. Now he can't even hide his incontinence.

[@twig3288]

@@tonycook7679 There are rumours that the current potus is senile.

[@kartikadamon]

Excellent show.

[@RosaF-t6l]

Good educacional interview!

[@simonward1598]

I love the language and direction of his argument and would happily pay to sit down and discuss with him. One point that was not expressed here is the vulnerability mentioned is of real people who have been left behind and marginalised, my opinion is that if we bring those people back into economic and social empowerment we negate their vulnerability to the lies of the powerful. I would love to hear Tim expand on this, he would put it all far better than I ever could.

[@jayonevarra4887]

I'm not optimistic about a Kamala victory, though I've already voted by mail for her,America is no longer familiar,I never in my 63 years on this earth, thought I would live to see, this dark threat come upon America,

[@janebishop5885]

Would that every person had the clarity of thought that Timothy Snyder has.

[@emilymcplugger]

It would trash it worse than the Lis Truss premiership trashed the U.K. That’s how bad it would be.

[@track1949]

Brexit is what's trashing UK.

[@emilymcplugger]

@@track1949 Brexit is like his first term. Truss would be like his second.