Trump is the Ugliest Human Being & He Will be CRUSHED (w/ Simon Rosenberg) | Bulwark Podcast

The polling isn't there yet, but Biden is delivering on the job, MAGA is extreme and dangerous, the GOP is a dumpster fire, and Trump is the ugliest political figure in our lifetimes. After a hellish week at SCOTUS, some hopium for the weekend pod from Simon Rosenberg. Plus, Tim Miller reads from the mailbag.
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Simon's Hopium newsletter: www.hopiumchronicles.com/
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00:00 - Intro
1:51 - Simon Rosenberg’s Back Story
6:27 - SCOTUS Immunity Hearing
13:52 - Donald Trump’s Idiotic, Impulsive Statements
19:51 - Political Implications of Abortion Bans
23:11 - Joe Biden Struggling in Polls
33:17 - How General Election Could Differ From Primaries and Midterms
41:10 - Hispanic Votes in 2024
47:57 - Injection of Hopeium
48:52 - Upcoming Bulwark Events
49:45 - Mailbag Question, Advice to 17-Year-Old on Campaigning
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[@soniapedroso4702]

81 million people didn’t want him in 2020, let’s turn that into 100 million💙💙

[@Bob-lh4mg]

4 more years! 4 more years!! 4 more years!!! 4 more years!!!! 🗽🇺🇸🌊🥰💪🏻👍🔔✋🏻⛈😎🥰🎉😉

[@Lorraine-pd3uz]

Make that 203.367 million!!!!🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@JeanGillespie-fp7rs]

Landslide!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@nullverba856]

Trump has been popularly repudiated by the electorate TWICE already! _How many more times must we fend off his (miniature) ham-fisted electoral gropings?_ My ballot boxing gloves are ready to go at a minute's notice. It's a shame there'll only be room on the ballot for one punch against him. Election Day cannot come fast enough (for me).

[@RumRaiders]

It’s coming!!!

[@Larry-fq1fj]

The Supreme Court needs to be reeled in as much as Trump does!

[@HKim0072]

Going to need a lot of "luck" over the next 15 years to reset the Bench.

[@blueberry-ri7eb]

Biden should add 4 justices

[@joeatalig5005]

Not 4 make it 5 and the Democrats take control of Congress and Senate then get rid of Thomas and Alito they are the most corrupt judges in the supreme Court.

[@garymellow1185]

Biden needs to till the Supreme Court Seal team 6 is ready to go

[@peacelovejoy8786]

Believe that! 🇺🇲💙

[@robertandrews5434]

As an African American, I'm perplexed when some of my friends say they're voting for Trump. Democrats have a number of issues, but in my opinion, a vote for Trump isn't in our best interest. Also, my friends voting for Trump are big on conspiracy theories, so imagine that. Lol

[@DennisMoore664]

As a white guy I'm right there with you on all the points you made. That part about the people who are pro-Trump being big on conspiracy theories really resonated.

[@shesh4896]

Minority voters should pay attention to the plans being laid by Stephen Miller etc to eliminate the programs that help the economic disadvantaged and minorities. They believe whites should get equal or more benefits

[@LeTrashPanda]

He exploits these people the most.... like chickens voting for Colonel Sanders... he wouldn't piss on them if they were on fire....it's puzzling to say the least.

[@gailwood2734]

As a white female retired and generally an independent, I have never voted for the orange Jesus and I can’t imagine how any woman or man who cares about women and families could bring themselves to vote republican at all. If they do, it’s because they have believed his lies and they are about voting for grievances and a dictator. We have got to vote blue all the way down ballot 💙🇺🇸💙🇺🇸

[@patriciadieterich478]

@@gailwood2734 I am also retired. I have been a Democrat all my life as were my parents before me. I will die a Democrat. I believe many Republicans feel the same way. My daughter married into a family who are almost all Republican. (Two of my Granddaughters are the exceptions). My point is that based on my experience, I would never change my Party affiliation. If Trump were running as a Democrat I would definitely rethink that.

[@tarohanchson7590]

I’m independent ! I will vote in person in November for Biden and blue.

[@daves4568]

Part of the problem America faces today

[@prudencesmith]

Me Too!!!

[@user-vc4uf8bd3p]

TRUMP 2024

[@davidwelsh8026]

I wouldn’t be bragging about it. 😂

[@suzanneengland8978]

Thank you!!💙🇺🇸✨

[@caroleboots7591]

I’m Canadian, and watching this show makes me hopeful that democracy will prevail. Vote 💙🙏

[@Adipsia1]

I'm a Brit and feel the same... but there's zero room for complacency.

[@tomheringer]

Please pray for your Insane neighbors. We definitely need God’s help.

[@debrajensen7440]

I'm a Canadian living in the US for over 50 years & this is the worst time for them. I was brought here at 13, so I always loved my birth country (Canada) & kept my citizenship. I day that because if Trump gets in, I'm seeking everything, putting my dog in the car & pointing it north to Ontario. ❤

[@PatrickF.Fitzsimmons]

America isn’t a democracy.

[@john1425]

​​@@debrajensen7440PLEASE GO BACK NOW DONT WAIT!

[@user-oz6kv8ix7o]

Simon Rosenberg is my absolute favorite Democratic surrogate.

[@carrieohio]

He seems great. 👍

[@rebeccaevans5779]

He's new to me today, but I am so impressed. Today, I feel hopeful.

[@MC-sr9rq]

Absolutely!

[@f.kieranfinney457]

He’s wrong though. The impulse to campaign on Trump’s personality is a loser. Gettable voters don’t care. Inflation, inflation, inflation! Border border border Foreign policy a bit, certainly Biden is wrong on Israel. But the biggest problem for Dems is Biden’s age. While attacking Trump doesn’t move voters, they see that the side claiming to be the side of reasoned governance, chose a candidate who is clearly feeble. It’s not that they hate old people. But they hate the hypocrisy of being told Trump’s a bag of hammers but Biden is A-OK. And Biden’s messaging is incompetent. They can’t convince people that Trump is responsible for Roe!! Imagine how useless you have to be to lose that argument.

[@courtneyashley7732]

Thank you for the optimism! Biden/Harris 2024!!! 💙💙💙

[@michelletoni3067]

Pres. Biden, cleaned up the mess; trump left him… people forget, just how “bad off,” we were….. I subscribed.

[@Todd.B]

This is beautiful, a democrat and republican having a grown-up conversation. This is how it is supposed to be.

[@helencarter9694]

Great show!!! Good pep talk!

[@Terry-lh8cn]

Former republican

[@t.tenney3470]

Tim is a decent guy. I watch him regularly. I'm liberal.

[@Todd.B]

@@Terry-lh8cn technically yes, but his basic ideology hasn’t changed. It’s still good to see

[@raeannuria5691]

I long for the days when both sides came together and worked to help this country and it’s people!!

[@citycountry7365]

Trump should never be allowed to hold any political office.

[@maryhalverson5713]

Biden shouldn't be allowed to manage a lemonade stand.... in a school district.

[@raeannuria5691]

@@maryhalverson5713you should not go off your meds! 😂

[@Bob-lh4mg]

@@maryhalverson5713 your right that’s why he’s president of the United States. trump should get the lemonade stand🤣

[@maryhalverson5713]

The/rapists of the mind & Big Pharma are not our friends.

[@maryhalverson5713]

Most people realize that Biden's more of a resident than a president.

[@anneporter123]

May I add. Biden has given millions of people debt relief, union wages, oil rig jobs, reduced insulin prices, now fair practice of airline fees, new roads, bridges, internet access in rural areas, etc. These people will vote because they owe Biden a thank you.

[@czgator9000]

And student loans by introducing SAVE despite GQPs blocking student loan forgivement.

[@janleprado3737]

😂😂😂 what a joke!!!! Really a joke😂😂😂

[@Narrcand]

Don’t forget the wars. Mr Warhawk himself

[@nancygibson604]

You can’t get it any better than what President Biden has been doing for the Country and the people😊😊😊😊😊,Vote Blue

[@unc1589]

The old man is kickin ass! We got more work than we have workers. Highway construction that lay dormant for years is up and running. He gently has the Middle East IN CHECK. They bark but know what happens if they bite. He brought the microchip back to America. Kidding me? What are people looking for? America is frikkin humming right now. 24 Blue!

[@Lorraine-pd3uz]

I agree with Simon Rosenburg. The Supreme Court should NOT have taken up the appeal, but left the opinion of the lower Court stand.

[@JeanGillespie-fp7rs]

Yes!!!

[@Steven-pu8ws]

But they did, so everyone needs to calm down. There are no votes to give him absolute immunity. At best they carve out limited immunity for official acts on behalf of the people and provide some direction to the lower courts. Non of which will apply to Trump. I still think this trial could commence in the fall.

[@andrewcrowder4958]

The Roberts Court has no coherent legal philosophy. They stand only for the expansion of authoritarian power. And our three feckless ‘liberal’ judges let themselves get rolled on the 14th Amendment case. Useless.

[@BarbaraSatterwhite-Hoots-pu3rw]

The SCOTUS took this case for one reason, to delay delay for T!! Outrageous to not allow the American voters the knowledge of these court decisions!!!!!

[@melissalayson7275]

​@Steven-pu8ws I don't think the arguments about immunity were specifically about Trump, but the office of the presidency itself.

[@katherinea.rodgers8366]

Thank you, Tim for having Simon Rosenberg on the pod. He is a treasure. He is so right about Trump's mental state!

[@JeanGillespie-fp7rs]

Yep!!

[@Paula-sw2tt]

He agrees with Mary Trump. God bless her.

[@lastjob2011]

Don is at criminal trial # 1 of 4. He is now on TV three times a day, 4 days a week. He walks up to the cameras, he says what he wants, and then he walks away, taking no questions. You would think it would show his worshipers what a wretch he really is. Maybe, if it wasn't a cult!

[@davidwelsh8026]

Hmmmm four more years pause. 😂

[@alayneclancy7545]

I fought for my rights in the 70s and will fight today for my 5 granddaughters. Thank you to our brothers who are standing up eith us and for us. 💙😎🌊

[@nonayoung8177]

excellent sentiment

[@shirleyrombough8173]

"Vote for Joe, not the psycho." Reminiscent of Louisiana's campaign against David Duke: ". 47:57 Vote for the crook, not the bigot."

[@lastjob2011]

Interesting the GOP do not want to throw the men in jail, when the woman aborts the child.

[@lynnkalles2055]

Thank you for your service xoxo 😘

[@kathleenm3443]

Ditto. As a 73 YO woman, it’s been disheartening to see how quickly women’s rights are diminished. We fought so hard back then. Younger people just don’t know how bad it was back then for women. We cannot go back.

[@KaMaAh-hv4id]

I was working in my garage just listening and walked back into my house to make my wife listen at 29:36. She has been feeling very depressed about the coming election so I made her listen to Simon’s forecast for the Democratic Party and our democracy. We hope he’s right. Save our democracy and vote blue.

[@lindaflesch7303]

AFTER COVID ..Why would anyone vote for him?

[@blueberry-ri7eb]

What in God's name is happening to our country? For Biden to be tie with Trump and all his felonies is mindblowing.

[@luminyam6145]

I think you have to remember that we are avid political consumers. For most of the electorate, they are not thinking about voting at all. I think we will see a huge shift in a few months.

[@deselby6669]

There are 40,000,dead in Gaza and 1.5 million ethnically cleansed with US complicit in the death and destruction..And it doesn't even register ..Thats strange..

[@roxannemitchell6112]

Polls are Meaningless!

[@shdmd2118]

When Biden is acting like Putin, it’s not surprising

[@auntiewewe972]

Not only are polls meaningless, but you don't even hear about the polls yhat have Biden winning bu double digits. As long as we vote. And not stupidly by voting 3rd party Trump can't win. He's never won any popular vote. He's lost just about every election court case, decision, the past 8 yrs. Trumps popularity is a mirage. A media creation. Yes there is the Electoral college. But Trump would have to flip almost every vote in 2020. It can't be overstated how much Trump is hated by America. Polls are manufactured to get their desired results. All tou have to do is watch Trump and Republicans to see they know the end game. All this craziness needs to be turned into massive turnout in 2024

[@joanfregapane8683]

God, I hope he’s right. I’m too old to fight my way through another DT dumpster fire.

[@Bob-lh4mg]

Me too

[@manabouttown6651]

Me three

[@user-zo3ne3hs3n]

Me four

[@virginiascovill]

Me too, five or six 😊

[@kurtwicklund8901]

FINALLY! Enough Chicken Little despair. Trump is going down in flames and dragging the GOP down with him.

[@brendaevans1378]

I absolutely agree 💯👍

[@heatherhardison]

Please have Simon on more often! He makes so much sense and eases my nerves about the election! Simon needs to be out there on all the shows to reach voters. Best rallying voice I've seen for Biden so far.

[@dianedaniels7566]

Sign up for Simon's newsletter - Hopium Chronicles for more nerve easing reading and data.

[@tedtamada]

Simon Rosenberg always gives me hope. I love his calm, reasoned explanations.

[@Goddesswarrior1983]

The Marines always say, "There's the hill. Go around, over, or through it!" We cannot wait for the "hill" to go away. We must get people motivated to save our democracy! Not the courts. Not the prosecutors. We the people! Sempre Fi! Stay focused America and vote blue 💙 💪 🇺🇸

[@ricklocke1187]

💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙

[@meafordmichael]

Goddesswarrior1983 Here’s what I say when facing something difficult : “Find a way!” The expanded version is: “Do not focus on what you can’t do; focus on what you can do and do it”. Cheers from a fellow clansman ….

[@Goddesswarrior1983]

@meafordmichael lol, not a clansman! I'm a Jewish woman and think you are gross to end your comment that way! Stay focused America and vote blue 💙 💪🇺🇸

[@meafordmichael]

My dear lady, by “clansman” I meant “clan” as in the Definition (from the Collins dictionary): a group of people with common characteristics, aims or interests.” ✌️

[@lynnkalles2055]

Thank you for your service xoxo 😘

[@gayle9302]

Simon Rosenberg brought tears to my eyes. His optimistic viewpoint was exactly what I needed today.

[@therycharles]

I felt the same had to come to the feed to see if he encouraged anyone else to their core like me!❤

[@robertanderson9375]

He is a Propagandist.

[@lastjob2011]

Don's hatred for Obama means he will never stop talking about ending Obamacare. Don's hatred for women means he will never stop talking about ending abortion rights.

[@ElenGinden-yr3lp]

He will certainly won't stop flip flopping.

[@delta5297]

If politicians were judged by what good they've done for the country, Trump would never have been elected. The entire GOP would've been run out of town decades ago.

[@kathrynmcelroy5658]

The lack of journalism on the cowardly legacy media has a lot to do with this shit.

[@lhoward9593]

​@@kathrynmcelroy5658Fox "News" have helped poison many minds.

[@francisbacon7738]

What just happened in the Supreme Court is indeed a low point of our democracy.

[@davidwelsh8026]

What happened ?

[@glasperlinspiel]

Polls aren’t particularly broken, the media is. Bring back the days of the Fairness Doctrine and a legitimate Fifth Estate

[@lorinelson5383]

Amen

[@richardvickrey4786]

For whatever it's worth, this is one of the most satisfying Bulwark episodes EVER! And I'm a subscriber & a regular viewer. Simon Rosenberg is a revelation. As a lifelong Democrat, I'm ashamed to say this is the 1st time I've heard him. I enjoy his dulcet tones the same way I admired listening to Charlie Sykes, who I miss. Regardless, Tim, "You da man!" As a fellow Gay man in the Ruby Red Dysfunctionality known as the state of FL, I NEED your podcasts to keep me sane. Thank You! And thank everyone connected to The Bulwark, The Lincoln Project, Pod Save America, Brian Tyler Cohen, Glenn Kirschner, Farron Cousins, TN Brando, Trae Crowder & all the other Great Thinkers who, hopefully, can defeat the MAGA Minions once & for all! VOTE BLUE! 💙

[@Melinda5419]

Having gay relatives in Florida I do not know how they are ignorant of the harm Trump or the likes of him can do to their freedoms. Are there no active groups to get through to them?

[@jmae8957]

Also Gen Z guys Luke Beasley, Harry Sisson, Adam Mockly. Gives me hope for the future of our democrat party!

[@garoldcounts8777]

I HAVE BEEN AN INDEPENDENT ALL MY LIFE, i DIDN'T WANT TO PUT MYSELF IN A BOX. i HAVE TO SAY, REPUBLICANS HAVE NEVER BEEN CONSERVITIVE OR SMALL GOVERNMENT. THEY WERE NEVER FOR THE MIDDIDLE CLASS AND FOR SURE NEVER CARED FOR THE POOR.. WORKING IN CONSTRUCTION I SPENT MOST MY TIME RECUPERATING FROM REPUBLICAN TAX BREAKS. i'M RETIRED NOW,AND HOPE WE DON'T RETURN TO THE VISIOUS CYCLE

[@ritamariekelley4077]

So well stated.

[@john1425]

WHY ARE YOU YELLING AT ME?!

[@kathystreet5700]

Please vote blue. An Independent vote could benefit Trump and endanger our democracy.

[@g.g.matuga4986]

@@john1425CAPS are used artistically for emphasis. CAPS are not limited to yelling. I'm an artist, writer, and legal advocate for wrongly accused and convicted. I am free to use CAPS for much more than yelling.

[@john1425]

@@g.g.matuga4986 🤣😂 OK but for an entire message that long??

[@nancychandler3673]

Yay, The Democratic Party is strong. 💙 🇺🇸

[@Bob-lh4mg]

Absolutely! Joe Biden 4 more years 4 more years 4 more years 4 more years🗽🇺🇸💙🌊💪🏻⛈😎☘👊🔔👍✋🏻🇮🇹🥳🥰⛈

[@abdel-hamidboutalbi1308]

Dream on losers

[@edwardsbarbara25]

​@@abdel-hamidboutalbi1308 maga tears

[@davidwelsh8026]

Four more years…..pause. 😂😂😂

[@user-pd9lp4us7n]

The threat to our Democracy is real! Vote Blue and then make it better! Thanks Tim!

[@will5286]

Simon Rosenberg is among the very few most articulate, insightful, intelligent and deeply knowledgeable political commentators I have ever seen. Hope I see more-ANYWHERE.

[@dahliaray]

See him on his Substack column Hopium. He's awesome!

[@hemlock40]

This supreme court has no compass -- no pretense even to textualism, not a whiff of originalism, no interest in precedent case law. There doesn't seem to be any pretzel shape they won't twist into in order to give the republican nominee a pass.

[@dwp6471]

Not the whole court.

[@memewalkerb5305]

@@dwp6471 The Supreme Court has a super majority of MAGAphiles

[@llkellenba]

There are at least several of the current SCOTUS judges who have been “bought” by monied billionaires-people such as HArlan Crow whose interests are both extreme and anti democratic.

[@dfuher968]

Lets be accurate. The Republican supermajority of the Supreme Court.

[@hemlock40]

@@dwp6471 true, only 5 or 6 out of 9

[@alexdaugherty7472]

Being a king is a tame way of saying what Trump could be, he would be a dictator which is far more extreme. The whole thing makes me sick. I appreciate Simon who is a voice of optimism, we need to fight but keep our faith, courage and optimism.

[@Terry-lh8cn]

Yes. A king might possibly be benevolent. A dictator, never.

[@dfuher968]

@@Terry-lh8cn Plus, authoritarian kings are a thing of the far past.

[@judileeming1589]

Kings can be benevolent but Tyrants, never.

[@Habib_Osman]

What are you talking about? How could Trump possibly be a dictator.. he cannot end presidential term limits. He can't. So, he literally cannot be a dictator. You are just repeating anti-Trump rhetoric without thinking it through in the slightest.

[@melissalayson7275]

Yeah. Kings can be benevolent. Dictators are often cruel. A king would be better.

[@jamesparks4893]

I'm thankful for Tim doing this interview and becoming at least a mild consumer of Hopium! VOTE BLUE

[@user-cf1ir8rj2u]

Please take nothing for granted. Vote !

[@PattyASMRPatterns]

Every time I feel scared and blue about this race, I listen to or read Simon Rosenberg. I can breathe again.

[@sharondavid-melly1498]

Your a prince, Tim for bringing kick-ass Simon on. Lets do a slam dunk for President Joe Biden in November 💙🇺🇸💯

[@JeanGillespie-fp7rs]

Totally!!!!

[@user-qq7zs1ou3q]

As a Florida woman who helped put that amendment on the ballot, I know the stakes. They couldn’t be higher. I often think I should move, but I think my voice is needed down here right now. I was here when the 2000 eletction was decided by the supreme court, with 3 of the current justices on the ground. Our voices are important.

[@gailwood2734]

I’m in Florida too and we’ve been talking about where we could go, but I’m afraid that we will have to leave the country to get away from the putin party. I’ve been here for 30 years so I think I’ll just stay and fight 💙🇺🇸

[@mosesnabea4308]

Do not move. Flip Florida blue.

[@claudiabenedetti353]

Thank you Simon you making me feel better about the Democratic Party 💙💙💙

[@paulstanton2357]

Knowledge is power. Educate. Educate. Educate

[@skehleben7699]

That is the key!!

[@kenwalker687]

They have to go to class, listen, read and do the work to earn a base-line education. A decent high school education is enough to be a voter, functioning worker and taxpayer. I should mention some type of religious education or ethical philosophy so that we are not toads.

[@sharondavid-melly1498]

Thank you for mentioning Heather Heyer...she gave her life for social justice in Charlottesville. RIP 💕 Heather

[@JeanGillespie-fp7rs]

So sad...😢😢

[@laurabealmear9293]

What is amazing to me is that these handful of Supreme Court justices don’t think THEY WILL BE THE FIRST TO GO!

[@helenmcfarland2997]

They’re in for a huge awakening!

[@kenwalker687]

Actually, as long as SCOTUS keeps doing what he wants. Trump will leave them alone.

[@patriciabarnhart1886]

For someone in my beloved Democratic center left family who has been through the fire, how in the world do you keep that fresh faced look? So love knowing there is an army like you behind the effort to be certain Trump gets nowhere near the White House. Thanks to each of you!

[@annakingry9157]

Finally, somebody talking sense! Simon Rosenberg needs to be heard!

[@daveray44]

I'm just sorry to think of how much better it could be if we also had a functionable Republican party, working with the Dems. Not the circus clusterf**k we have now

[@t.tenney3470]

We have many un- partied Republicans working with us. I'm very happy to have them on our side this election. I'm assuming they'll pull their party back together after trump-ette. I'll never go back, though. I left after Reagan.

[@JeanGillespie-fp7rs]

All a dream right now!

[@Habib_Osman]

If you think the GOP is in a split because of a circus clusterfuck.. why even watch politics? I don't get that. Almost like watching football without knowing the first thing about it.

[@hazellove2144]

Simon Rosenberg is a special man. I love the democracy coalition.

[@Ellie77909]

Simon Rosenberg rocks.

[@davidwelsh8026]

Simple Simon says what ?

[@joleree1]

I stop what I'm doing and listen anytime Simon comes on.

[@kathyehrisman1759]

Me too. And I share him on facebook.

[@joleree1]

​@@kathyehrisman1759Between Simon, Katyal, Weissman and Kirschner we get a lot of nightly intellect.

[@davidwelsh8026]

You need to stop listening to simple simon and start listening to Trump.

[@graciezundt4201]

We the people need to stop thinking that our politicians or the courts are going to save us. We need to vote them out. We need to vote them out in a big way!

[@sonjabrisson8318]

Yes, and get rid of electoral college and institute term limits.

[@lastjob2011]

I started voting when I was five. Our polling place was in my Elementary School. So I went with my parents to vote, and then they walked me to my class. Oh ... The memories.

[@lastjob2011]

​@@sonjabrisson8318The presidency is the only vote that is done by the Electoral College! Imagine if they used that silly method to pick Miss America! Term limits: President is 2 terms, 8 years. So... Representatives: 5 terms, 10 years Senate: 2 terms, 12 years. All judges: 20 years.

[@suzanneengland8978]

@@lastjob2011. SC judges, lifetime. Federal judges, lifetime.

[@lastjob2011]

@@suzanneengland8978 The only thing that is a lifetime appointment is being a parent. Not even CEO

[@49gagah]

VOTE BLUE! A MUST! IT IS CRUCIAL THAT WE RID trump....HE DOES BRAINWASH HIS CULTS THAT HE'S THE KING IT HAS TO STOP! SPREAD YOUR WORDS- A MUST TO VOTE BLUE!

[@dcrom]

Noam Chomsky called Trump "the worst person in the history of the world" ....... he only had hesitation with the word 'person' ....

[@andrewcrowder4958]

Noam Chomsky, with his infantile purity tests, has helped fragment the Left, and thereby has helped people like W and Trump win.

[@Habib_Osman]

More partisan stupidity. The people love it.

[@kenwalker687]

There were worst people in the world, Ghengis Khan, Hitler, Stalin, Mao, Nero, Caligula, etc.

[@AyeCarumba221]

I am new to Simon Rosenberg. I really like his words, and his calm demeanor. Please have him on more often.

[@byronabrahams871]

Simon Rosenberg, like, vaccinates me against negativity. Its so appreciated.

[@carriegarrisonvos4433]

I never liked TFG. I said in 2018, he was showing early signs of dementia. How do I know? My Father had signs of it in 2008 and died of Alzheimer's in 2014. We lived it 24/7 for 6 years and what Simon Rosenberg said about his daughter working with patients deteriorating is absolutely spot on. I've felt it from my experience also. He is erratic and talks in circles all the time. TFG doesn't need to be in any office in our govt ever again, and we need to vote out the MAGA faction also. I would love to see the old conservative Republicans stand up and take back their party. Where parties can argue over bills yet accomplish something, no matter who's the majority. Big money in politics needs to go too. That's influencing things way too much away from we the people.

[@davidwelsh8026]

Signs of dementia? Does Joe Biden ring a bell ? 😂😂😂

[@carriegarrisonvos4433]

@@davidwelsh8026 Yes the man who gave the State of the Union with vigor of a younger man? One who stutters but doesn't slur things in his speech constantly? Not one who wants to become a dictator of America and crucify everyone who doesn't like him. Who has 91 indictments against him. Who's been a con all his life (I'm 64 and his been a con as long as I've known of him). I'll take Biden over TFG any day and any time. I lived with a father with Alzheimer's for 6 yrs. before he died. You become a caretaker and see what you think. Biden might be old, but he hasn't got dementia. TFG does in my experience. Experience taking care of someone with dementia/alzheimer's before you talk about it.

[@kenwalker687]

Who is TFG ? Oh, I googled it. It is a nick-name for DJT. Why are you obstruficating?

[@carriegarrisonvos4433]

@@kenwalker687 The former guy. I don't like to use DJT's name.

[@subaru7233]

The message you share about your conversation with Savage is important but pretty unwelcome for most people. Young people who are pissed because Joe Biden isn't instantly solving their immediate concerns and threaten not to vote for him need to understand the utter disaster he walked into in 2020. (as Rosenberg described) He has done an incredible job in spite of this obstructionist and ridiculous GOP. He deserves another term to finish the plan.

[@Over.It.999]

He also had to deal with Joe Manchin and Kyrsten Sinema. His accomplishments from his first two years would be even more impressive if not for them. Blaming Joe Biden - and Obama, for that matter - for legislative losses caused by Republican obstructionists and corporate Dems is just ignorance of how government works, mixed in with some Tik Tok algorithms, in my opinion. We need a progressive wave to experience more improvements in regards to climate change, progress between Israel and Gaza, student loan forgiveness, affordable college and childcare, income inequality, a fair playing field for small businesses, etc..... 🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊 Big love to Republicans, independents, and former Republicans who will be voting blue in November! 💙⚖🗽

[@JonathanLoganPDX]

You guys give us hope in the face of the tsunami of Trump & MAGA crazy! Thank you!

[@irynarovna]

L O V E Simon! He is a gem. Thanks for bringing him.

[@vsquare5653]

This has been a great interview. Simon, I recently retired from a Spanish Language media company in Nevada after 22 years. I am constantly baffled by the recent number of Hispanics who say they will vote for Trump this time around. They site high inflation, high gas prices etc. Nevada needs work by the Dems at the grass roots level, and with high ad budgets both broadcast and social media. I myself plan to volunteer for the Dems this election cycle. Don’t forget about Northern Nevada typically more red than LV.

[@nitawynn9538]

We must turn out in numbers in November and 🔷🔷🔷Vote Blue 🔷🔷🔷

[@peacelovejoy8786]

Simon has a very sweet face with such a calming demeanor. Please have him back soon🇺🇲♥️🇺🇲

[@dahliaray]

You can see Simon regularly on his Hopium substack site.

[@chappellroseholt5740]

Good afternoon from the blustery SF Bay Area. One of the best things that has happened for me in this awful era is finding camaraderie with Republicans. I am a huge fan of the Bulwark network and listen to it all the time in spite of being an old school Bay Area liberal. I was feeling so low this morning after Harry Litman's report on SCOTUS and Simon was just the antidote I needed. Everyone must step up and do it ourselves, Liz said," No one is coming to save us, we must save ourselves." I'm with her, who knew that was possible! Tell everyone to read Project 2025, they are TELLING us the dark truth of what they want to do.

[@JeanGillespie-fp7rs]

Have to watch our backs!!!

[@dianafleming7371]

A

[@terrydee4235]

How do we make the Democrats in charge listen to this man? So important.

[@Wardoon]

I can sleep tonight after having listened to the amazing analysis of Mr Rosenberg. He has given us some hope that we will not be living under Trump come November. Please have Rosenberg more often so that we get a reality check that we have a big chance to beat MAGA given their track record of unbroken streak of losses since 2020.

[@dahliaray]

See Simon regularly on his Hopium substack site.

[@carolyntalbot947]

I have come to really like Tim Miller, more and more. This guest and “The Hopium Chronicles” seem right up my alley too, just a great podcast all around. 🏆✨

[@Over.It.999]

Same! Everything's coming up Millhouse! 💙🤓

[@michaelmoreau8612]

Rosenberg is an articulate and persuasive spokesman for the cause. I hope he has it right. It’s vexing that Trump has 46 percent of the voters locked in. And then there is Kennedy.

[@lindaflesch7303]

KENNEDY lies as much Trump.

[@susanhayes5186]

Don't stress over polls They usually fall short

[@JeanGillespie-fp7rs]

Way too early to throw in the towel...Biden surprised many of us with a win. He will do even better this time around!!!

[@paulhuxtable8325]

Are people not tuned in or are they uneducated in what is happening Absolutely frightening what could happen in November

[@nothingruler14All]

He only has 30% locked in. Those are the die hards. The rest are persuadable, at least to not vote for Trump, even if they won't vote for Biden. Nikki Haley is still getting 16-17% in Republican primaries even though she dropped out weeks ago.

[@dorothycolumbare9140]

Once a narcissist always a narcissist. But now he is a malignancy to Democracy.

[@stevekrause5931]

What a terrific guest -- very knowledgable and confidence inspiring. I always feel better after listening to Simon's take. Please have him back on again. Thanks!

[@user-qy9wh2ld8b]

Symptoms of untreated neurosyphilis include: confusion, forgetfulness, inattentiveness, incoherence, irritability, insomnia, mood swings, paranoia, delusions, delirium and mania.

[@annakingry9157]

Sensitivity to cold?

[@JeanGillespie-fp7rs]

Nice to know. We are not just imagining his erratic behavior!!

[@Paula-sw2tt]

Now isn't that the perfect description of tRump!

[@jenniferziegenfuss3719]

Don't forget the sores on the hands.

[@helenpomerleau6455]

@@jenniferziegenfuss3719 and sores on penis. You know neurosyphilis can be pass on to his children, take a look at Don Jr. I wonder is Melonia had a c-section?

[@thatguy4019]

The wild card is that a portion of the population is basically living on a different planet.

[@llkellenba]

Earth 2.0

[@Steven-pu8ws]

True. But it is nowhere near a majority. People need to vote 🗳️. It’s that simple. Being disaffected and angry will not help. Be patriotic and stand up for America in its hour of need.

[@kenwalker687]

Drugs, delusions or sleeping through high school will do that.

[@whiskyjames4200]

I love Simon Rosenberg's wisdom, knowledge and patriotism.

[@richardvickrey4786]

To: Ka Ma Ah-hv4id. Your All-American, down to earth comment moved me more than you could possibly imagine. Working in your garage, listening to this podcast, reaching a point where you felt compelled to go into your home & alert your wife to the Good News Simon Rosenberg was delivering, is one of the most wonderful things I've heard lately. You & your lovely wife strike me as the kind of correct thinking Americans who will save us from the possibility of another MAGA morass. VOTE BLUE! 💙

[@robertginsburg8113]

Great guest. Rosenberg is so well informed. Thanks Tim! I will sleep well tonight.😊

[@Aroyaldmd]

I love Simon and his Hopeium! 💙💙💙💙 He's the only political advisor and projectionist I believe. PERIOD!

[@Melinda_F]

This was such a pleasant, calm, and engaging interview. I didn’t get po’d once or skip parts. The last few interviews I could not get thru.

[@Suzannecor]

I know, right? I was glued to this. I love both of them so much.

[@brynacoonin2134]

Always appreciate Bulwark insights. Thank you for being here. I live in deep MAGA here in eastern NC. Bringing forth how problematic Trump is will not be enough in deep MAGA. Strategy must also include not just excellent progress Biden has made (means nothing here) but why he is not as awful as they think, based on what they value. I personally use Biden dedication to troops and contrast with Trump statements on MCCain, “prisoners of war are losers” etc. This part of NC is home to numerous key military installations. Provide more of these if you have them - they likely change depending on geography. Thanks again.

[@yewtoob2007]

Simon calms my nerves. Thank you, Simon!

[@user-tj8hv7vr9i]

Me too

[@storyteller2882]

I think Tuesday's primary in Pennsylvania provides more solid information than all the polls done in that state.

[@blueberry-ri7eb]

PA the seat of our country's Founding will not vote for a dictator. I have faith in them.

[@josephfilm73]

Those voters were the most tuned-in most informed of all of them. They are unrepresentative of the masses. Polls in the 2020 election underestimated Trump's support by 4 points nationally. I still know all the same people who voted for him the last two times are going to do it again, except one. Many democrats are really fed up with Biden however. I'm going by people I know well. This is going to be a close election or an outright Trump win. Biden is historically unpopular, even more than Carter. I think it is all the RW media ecosystem that has been doing its job and is more effective each cycle. Democrats are the underdog in the next presedential election. These court cases make for good political theater, but are not going to change minds. Trump is up anywhere from 1pt to 8 or 9 nationally. Biden has a heavy lift to win states like Nevada. All these conclusions are from David Axelrod, Obama's chief campaign strategist. The silver lining in his opinion is Trump is crazy, his own worst enemy. Biden and his supporters will have to work like hell to make this race competitive. If the election were held today, Biden would lose decisively. The more who decide to donate and door knock, the better the outlook will be. There are millions who dislike Biden who need to be educated, that he *has* gotten things done and isn't a terrible guy.

[@barbaram5787]

Pennsylvania is a closed primary. We could only vote for the party you're registered, but it was encouraging to see so many republicans still voting for Haley. They are rejecting tRump.

[@hereigoagain5050]

Simon is brilliant! He could give master classes to young Democrats about listening to GOPers to understand their needs and concerns and to formulate mitigating strategies.

[@davidwelsh8026]

Simple Simon says 🤡

[@user-zb7uh2ob1r]

As much as I fear the weird polls about actual voters, always lurking in the back of my mind is wondering how things might play out in the Electoral College, which may be even scarier.

[@Crystl22]

I so needed that glimpse of hope! The absolutely crazy stuff we are dealing with right now is almost too much for me to handle. I'm 66 & can't believe how low so many people have gotten.

[@tomwirt319]

The key words this year are its up to us. 😊

[@loftbuckleyrc]

If Trump wins I and my wife will cry. If Biden wins we will cry also, joyfully.

[@debblanch5977]

The Bulwark staff and guests inspire me in a time where inspiring people/events are at a minimum. We need more Bulwark-type people in this world.

[@mikedr1549]

Simon is great! He might be the smartest guest you've ever had.

[@kxmanners5416]

Love Simon Rosenberg's intelligent political analysis.

[@embersstark7126]

I love hearing conservatives speaking truth to Trump. Gives me hope even though I'm not conservative myself.

[@jansims1659]

Thank you Simon for making my stomach stop churning. You are a wonderful dose of sunshine. Don't worry Timmy it's all going to work out okay. Love you 💞

[@mkultra501]

Hopefully Simon comes back again for another interview before November.

[@lauryd.coultas9144]

❤ Simon Rosenberg and Tim Miller! 😊

[@Tasarran]

All three houses blue next election! Four more SCOTUS justices! Go Blue!

[@mikelkirby2791]

I truly enjoy Mr. Rosenberg's perspective and his calm demeanor.

[@dianerios880]

We are only as strong as our weakest candidate so CAN WE PLEASE TAKE STEPS TO PREVENT THIS FROM EVER HAPPENING AGAIN?!!!!!!!!!!! (Psssst here’s a hint -A constitutional amendment requiring sane, appropriate prerequisites to run for the highest offices in the land.)

[@lorinelson7523]

I think a mental health test for a presidential candidate should be required! And I mean a test for that includes checks for sociopathy and psychopathy. Trump would have failed.

[@Kamikamkam1222]

I don't think that we can write laws around our own failings as a people collectively. As much as I would like to, I know it can be manipulated by Bad actors. We just need to more of a participant in our own country across the nation

[@micheleobrien5672]

I love Simon. He’s so smart and his facts give me hope

[@cinziam457]

But here's the thing -- over on the other side they're being lied to 24/7. What they believe is stunning.

[@elanapeterson3665]

My daughter started college in 2004. During her first semester, as she was walking across campus, she noticed a group of students standing around a table that was set up with clip boards & petitions to sign, & the college kids were walking around with signs. My daughter asked one of them what they were protesting, and I don't remember what the girl answered, maybe something about the so-called "war on terrorism" or peace in the middle east or save the whales...whatever. She asked the girl, so are you for this or against this, & the girl answered, "I don't know, but do you wsnt to sign the petition?" My dadeclined! Decide what you believe, and why, before you become an activist, or it's meaningless!

[@PKellyTeacher]

I NEED this "hopium" after yesterday's SCOTUS cluster****

[@saragelbard302]

What a clear and thoughtful present of Simon Rosenberg!! We should follow every suggestion he makes!! ❤

[@aenea22980]

Best show the Bulwark has ever done. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! 🎉❤🎉

[@amyhamilton2201]

Stellar conversation. Completely worth a full listen. Thanks Simon and Tim. Fabulous. Amazingly motivating. Bless you both!!!