Haha - he’s autistic so he’s socially awkward. Aw fer cryin’ out loud. He’s autistic so he’s studied the heck out of Nazis, how Hilter used his opportunity to speak at his trial to turn public opinion around, how he won, and how he maintained power. He’s autistic so he’ll have taken all of this very much to heart and knows exactly what he’s doing.
Everyone who didn’t clap at the inauguration speech, thank you. Keep it up!
And to all the autistic people out there - your heightened sense of justice and tendency to freeze and not ape the confusing actions of those around you is suddenly mighty useful…
Love that.... There's no question, during this period of history in retrograde, we all need a history teacher who says fuck a lot. 🤣😭 Thanks, James, for all your hard work.
Did a close up overall look see of this picture just to see if there might be any other resisters in the crowd. I looked like there may have been on or two and then there were a tiny few who just looked like they were sort of waving. Amazing though to see how many were aware they were being photographed.
Some herds engender their own predators. A few individuals may recognize this and refuse to go along. Of course, there is a price to pay for thar. Such is the case here.
I'm sorry I impulsively cancelled my subscription on Nov 6, because clearly not enough Americans are talking about fucking Nazis and how to fight them.
I fear the hell has just begun. It's a horror show. I love your book, I know I'll love the next one. I will order as soon as it's available. I love history and your sweary style gives every fuck I want to now more than ever.
Government workers will resist fascism and protect our sacred democracy. We will undermine Trump just like we did during his first term: https://democracydefender2025.substack.com/p/the-resistance-is-strong-and-deep
I still cling to that hope.
Haha - he’s autistic so he’s socially awkward. Aw fer cryin’ out loud. He’s autistic so he’s studied the heck out of Nazis, how Hilter used his opportunity to speak at his trial to turn public opinion around, how he won, and how he maintained power. He’s autistic so he’ll have taken all of this very much to heart and knows exactly what he’s doing.
Everyone who didn’t clap at the inauguration speech, thank you. Keep it up!
And to all the autistic people out there - your heightened sense of justice and tendency to freeze and not ape the confusing actions of those around you is suddenly mighty useful…
May we all be that man.
Thank you, stay in Canada, you will be in danger here
I intend to travel in the next four years, just not to the U.S.
Yes, safe travels, just not here, I like reading your sweary stuff, keep spreading your history shit around 😁
There are a fair amount of loonies (and I don't mean the money) in Canada--let's all hope they remain a quaint minority.
Thank you James. It is tragic that Americans were too stupid to heed the warnings. Now we all have to fight for freedom again.
I joined a group of people who turned their TVs to anything but the Inauguration to fuck with his Nielsen Ratings. I chose the Cartoon Network.
Ditto. I went with RomComs. Nothing wrong with a little light comedy. Rewatched "The Wrong Missy." 😁
Love that.... There's no question, during this period of history in retrograde, we all need a history teacher who says fuck a lot. 🤣😭 Thanks, James, for all your hard work.
Wonderful post — thank you!
You might drop the Amazon Sourcing and include your local library….
Did a close up overall look see of this picture just to see if there might be any other resisters in the crowd. I looked like there may have been on or two and then there were a tiny few who just looked like they were sort of waving. Amazing though to see how many were aware they were being photographed.
Some herds engender their own predators. A few individuals may recognize this and refuse to go along. Of course, there is a price to pay for thar. Such is the case here.
Thanks for the inspirational picture, I hadn’t seen it before, or heard the story.
The free thinking individual in the photo looks like Michelle Obama to me.
I’ve often wondered about who this man was…GREAT essay. Thanks!
I'm sorry I impulsively cancelled my subscription on Nov 6, because clearly not enough Americans are talking about fucking Nazis and how to fight them.
I fear the hell has just begun. It's a horror show. I love your book, I know I'll love the next one. I will order as soon as it's available. I love history and your sweary style gives every fuck I want to now more than ever.