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New York Class And Texas Sass's avatar

You inspire me every day, Andrew Weissmann. Thank you for your voice and all of the work you do on democracy's behalf.

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Craig's avatar

So thankful we have intelligent, thoughtful people like Mr. Weissmann to provide a sea anchor in a tempest. Keep the bow into the wind and we will yet sail on to more hospitable destinations.

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Peggy Camp's avatar

Very insightful Andrew! Please include yourself as a role model and hero to us!

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Malcolm Duncan's avatar

If I was new PM Mark Carney, I might think about inviting Abrego Garcia and his whole family to the sovereign nation of Canada - all expenses paid.

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Paul Gross's avatar

Andrew, Your words and your demeanor help me to remain calm, give me hope and inspire me to do more. Thank you.

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Philip Shane's avatar

This reminds me of the uplifting maxim, “when bad things are happening, look at those who are doing good.” You are one of those folks, and indeed all the good people you mention. I also look at the ACLU and other organizations, and support them.

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Donna Schuele's avatar

Did you mention Judge Luttig? He has been sounding the alarm on fascism for much longer than the past 100 days. He makes Paul Clement look very late to the party.

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Susan White's avatar

You are my hero these days. You are my teacher and model of the kind of compassionate and deeply throughtful response that is so needed in these remarkable and trying times.

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Elsie W's avatar

If I could like this ten times, I would! Gentleness is true strength.

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Nancy Ray's avatar

If you want to learn more about Alexei Navalny, he wrote a book before his death, about his life. Excellent book called "Alexei Navalny, Patriot".

I was also reminded of Mr. Rogers suggestion of "Look for the helpers." As Andrew has pointed out, we have many of them.

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Roger Lipsey's avatar

Andrew, kindly consider Václav Havel as a role model for our time. I'm writing about him in a weekly Substack, free subscription at rogerlipsey.substack.com. All my thanks for all the years I've been appreciating your wisdom on msnbc and now on Substack.

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Ronni Ebbers's avatar

I have always felt you were my mentor/teacher/counselor. Can't thank you and Mary enough for Tuesdays of sanity and sense.

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Diane Matza's avatar

Thank you. Lovely. I'm also impressed with the millions with no specific role to play, who have been making telephone calls, showing up for protests and town halls, writing letters to the editor, staying engaged as you ask us to do.

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B S G's avatar

And YOU! YOU are a HERO and role model.

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Susan Mayne's avatar

Thank you for your strong but calm voice. You are one of the few people I can watch and listen to without my anxiety level spiking. I want and need to know what is going on and your voice makes that possible. Staying engaged is what I’m striving for. You are definitely a hero in this fight.

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Richard Nieto's avatar

Adding Andrew Weissmann and Mary McCord to my list of hero's !

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Michele McGurrin's avatar

Andrew, you forgot to mention yourself, I wait for you to come on Nicole Wallace’s Show!! You are another hero in my eyes, thank you 🌞☺️

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Lady of Shalott's avatar

Seconding all those you cite you as a role model of great moral and legal clarity, Andrew, thank you so much. It means a great deal to many of us. And Lawrence O'Donnell has become my spirit animal! Love his passionate intros to his hour of television each weeknight. Also grateful to several other voices at MSNBC and other media companies who are clearly trying to do the right thing amidst corporate pressure to moderate language and coverage.

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