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Rosemary's avatar

What a gentleman and another American hero. I appreciate and can relate to the fact that Miles had to clean up his internals to move forward, and the macro, same same. Each one of us has to clean up, find our courage and stand shoulder to shoulder to save the country. Marianne is of course a shinning example of this.

Follow that lightbulb moment Miles! Organize those who have been pushed out. I would be happy to help in whatever way I can.

I'm a 68 year old retired school teacher on a very tight pension - don't have much money but I've got time. Have been an activist for years, anti-war and climate change. Not what I thought I would be doing at this time in my life, but bring it on. Let's go!

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Miles Taylor's avatar

It was really great to join you, MW. Grateful for all you do.

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AmylouiseDonnelly's avatar

I was deeply impressed with this interview, not only that she was able to attract you but that you treated her so graciously and so respectfully.

It says a great deal about both of you.

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Mario A Leblanc's avatar

You have to watch this Miles:

¨In the US, army veterans are arrested for speaking out against gen*oside.

One of them is Lt Col Tony Aguilar, a former Green Beret.¨ 2:30 min

https://x.com/IG42884/status/1963360577494855818

Marlen von Isny

@Marlenvonisny

🇺🇸 ARRESTED IN UNIFORM

🇺🇸VETERANS🇺🇲

"YOU HAVE AN OBLIGATION TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES"

🇮🇱VETERANS🇮🇱

OCTOBER 7TH IDFVeterans PROCLAIM: "ENOUGH IS ENOUGH"

https://x.com/Marlenvonisny/status/1963349734598279406

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Bill Balkus's avatar

Another great interview … The enemy is NOT out there … WE are the enemy … when we do nothing about what’s going on … Call or write your Congressman or Senators … attend a rally or post on line … there are lots of small steps that we can take !!!

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Kate Howells's avatar

This is what we have to do! We need a WOMEN'S STRIKE! Hit them in the only things that matter to them... their money and their penis! What if we had a day when women (and those supporting this effort) didn't go to work? And, how about no sex until Trump is out and we have a decent person leading the country! Okay... that might be stretching it a bit, but I really feel like it is us, the women, who are going to shift this, so what are the most effective ways for us to organize and unite? And, thank you so much, Marianne, for your incredible courage, wisdom, and dedication.

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Loma Alexander's avatar

What about The Lincoln Project helping with direction and organizing?

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Tala OConnor's avatar

FOREST -- I thought the very same thing, MW. That perhaps much of the silence in opposition to the nightmare we're enduring is because a particular group or groups of ex-Trump officials and colleagues are secretly planning a comeback somewhere out of public view, fearing that leakage of any information may give king george pretext to not only botch their efforts, but subject them to his vengeful ways. I've felt from day one of Trump's second term that it was going to be Trump's Administration of Vengeance and nothing more. He warned us during his 2016 campaign that he can shoot anyone on 5th Avenue and get away with it. That if you're rich and famous, you can do whatever you want, as in grab women's privates. So, being indicted twice during his first term, followed by disastrous legal woes with the Trump Foundation, Trump University, the Stormy Daniels sex scandal, etc., and then publicly televised in courtrooms for the consequences of his behavior -- I'll bet none of that sat well with he who thinks of himself as being above the law. In fact, they may have set fire to his destroyed and fragile ego. So, it appears he made sure that he not only stay out of jail, but persecute his perceived enemies to the fullest extent of the power vested in him and however he wishes.

BACK TO THE FOREST -- nature's undeniable first principle is, of course, survival--the preservation of life. This is true of all living organisms, whether we're a one-celled amoeba or a human being. Our first instinct in any environment of threat is safety, protection for or preservation of oneself. Thus, the reminder about equal and opposite reaction, cause and effect, karma, etc. In other words, the same "preservation" mode that drove king george to administer vengeance must have an equal, but opposite reaction. And I seriously doubt 175+ million of us are going to collectively lie down and allow king george to have his way with us.

Thank you both for this wonderful interview, and thank you for your moral leadership, MW!!!

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Allison Gustavson's avatar

Phenomenal interview. Sign me up for Operation Forest. Miles, start collecting names even from these comments. I love to organize and I would love to join you.

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JAOH       ~j's avatar

“Operation Forest” is a great name 👍😁. I am such a Robin Hood fan. I think a ‘Robin Hood’ is exactly what is called for.

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Lori's avatar

Why didn’t Kamala talk about this? Why did Dem Party hide this information? It’s disgusting and shameful and difficult to trust anyone in office. Voting needs to be mandatory is only solution as I predict voter turnout will be lowest in history.

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Jacqueline Penny's avatar

Bless you Miles Taylor. What a beautiful soul. Strong soul.

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L Elizabeth's avatar

This was excellent, you both seemed to bring out the best in each other. Thank you from Vancouver Canada. Stay strong, you are needed.

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Anneli Martini's avatar

Absolutely great conversation - including really alarming important topics for the whole globe. Regards from Sweden.

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Mario A Leblanc's avatar

¨In the US, army veterans are arrested for speaking out against gen*oside.

One of them is Lt Col Tony Aguilar, a former Green Beret.¨ 2:30 min

https://x.com/IG42884/status/1963360577494855818

Marlen von Isny

@Marlenvonisny

🇺🇸 ARRESTED IN UNIFORM

🇺🇸VETERANS🇺🇲

"YOU HAVE AN OBLIGATION TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES"

🇮🇱VETERANS🇮🇱

OCTOBER 7TH IDFVeterans PROCLAIM: "ENOUGH IS ENOUGH"

https://x.com/Marlenvonisny/status/1963349734598279406

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Mario A Leblanc's avatar

Army Veterans Disrupt Senate Hearing to Accuse Members of Complicity in Gaza Genocide

¨On Capitol Hill, two U.S. military veterans were removed from a Senate hearing Wednesday after they accused committee members of complicity in genocide in Gaza. Former Army intelligence officer Josephine Guilbeau was led away in handcuffs, alongside retired Green Beret Lieutenant Colonel Anthony Aguilar. He worked as a security contractor for the militarized U.S.- and Israeli-backed so-called Gaza Humanitarian Foundation before blowing the whistle on the organization’s deadly attacks on Palestinian civilians seeking food.

Josephine Guilbeau: “We are being arrested right now for interrupting a foreign affairs hearing on nominations because the U.S. is complicit in genocide! They are complicit in the slaughter of babies!”

*Anthony Aguilar “When the United States Congress comes after veterans, they will come after you. Every American sitting at home right now needs to realize that you are paying for a genocide.”

https://www.democracynow.org/2025/9/4/headlines/army_veterans_disrupt_senate_hearing_to_accuse_members_of_complicity_in_gaza_genocide

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Mario A Leblanc's avatar

“Designed as Death Traps”: Fmr. Green Beret Who Worked at Gaza Food Sites Reveals Rampant War Crimes

https://www.democracynow.org/2025/7/29/anthony_aguilar_ghf_war_crimes

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JAOH       ~j's avatar

YES. YES. YES. We need all of the experts, formerly part of the government, to join our fight to save Democracy!

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Julie Silvestri's avatar

To thine own self be true! 😊

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Anna Bolyard's avatar

From an old woman. Thank the Great Spirit for both of you and any younger person with your kind of intelligence and wisdom and is courageous enough to do the work to save democracy. I will contribute financially to MW and Miles Taylor to save our country for all the children!

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Nancy Labov's avatar

Thank you for highlighting and I am going to buy blowback.

I always listen to who you interview because I know it will be a very important listen and awareness need. We’ll share

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