As a mom with three kids who are disabled veterans from Iraq and Afghanistan and the daughter of a Vietnam vet, I feel this in my bones and see the results of this every day. I wrote this piece earlier in the war and still feel strongly about it today. "Opposing this war is not unpatriotic. Demanding a congressional vote is not weakness. Wanting honest answers before more service members die is not a failure to support them — it is the most concrete form of support you can offer. It is the bare minimum they deserve. And it is what fifty years of history have earned us the right — and the obligation — to demand."
It's exactly this type of media and these young voices that give me even a shred of hope that we will eventually find a way through this nightmare.
I am 72, a dual citizen born in the US and living in Toronto since 1981. I'm proud to be Canadian with a strong leader in Mark Carney. At the same time I am embarrassed to admit to my friends and neighbors that I am also a US citizen because of the Trump regime destroying the world.
I support Adam and hope to live long enough to watch his career reach full potential!
Just a bit younger, living abroad....also embarrassed to be American under this regime. Thankful for young, intelligent courageous warriors like Mr. Mockler.
I'm so glad you've moved up so far in the news/journalistic community.
Adam, people 3 x's your age are tuning in to hear what you have to say. And they are listening! You are a reminder (as are all these young people stepping up) of just what we are really fighting for.
Our children's and our grandchildren's future.
Don't stop asking the questions. Stay loud. Keep showing them the truth.
The answer to number 5 is because Obama secured that deal. Little man trump has to destroy anything and everything a Democrat has accomplished even though it was for the better for the American people. And what has trump accomplished? Nothing that benefits us only himself and his cronies. They will pay in the end.
Absolutely!!! Trump cancelled the multinational deal Obama lead. Now trying to blame this moronic cancellation on everyone else.
TACO caused this disaster and the world knows it. The world also knows that the US can no longer be treated as a world leader. The world is reorganizing to avoid the US going forward. If the world moves away from the petrodollar and dollar reserve currency, this will hurt badly.
USA is being lead by an absolutely CON ARTIST/34Felon who has zero diplomacy and leadership and always traps himself and 🤬up 💯everything he touches and engages in HE NEVER prospers! Voters with sense and able to discern 34 Felon is total BULLSHIT.
I have even more questions like why have they blocked the military press from reporting? Isn't this the time in American history we have no press coverage of this war? All we're getting from the administration is 'trust me bro' reporting.
Adam, I think one question that you may want to add to your arsenal is: “From all reports, Iran was showing compliance in our negotiations. So, what particular thing did Iran do to provoke this attack?”
I get where you are coming from. Last week was a huge win for you and I have been wanting someone from our side be able to articulate our points on a national level. I am behind you 1000 percent. Move forward, new talking points, I realize there news is like a fire hose instead of a garden hose… you have a gift for breaking down events in a way that people can understand. Come at them from many different angles so they never know what to expect. Instead of concessions, drill down on readiness for action in another theater because of this war of choice instead of a war of need! They will/are looking at that tape to shut you down! Just my thoughts! Cheering for you
Just keep going Adam. My husband and I are on a tight income and can’t let our money go easily as retired folks in our 70s but, that said, we subscribe to you and Aaron. You are our hope for the future! We had a lot more energy at your age. This is one way we can keep the fight for the good alive!
Adam, it’s people like you who put up the good fight, courageously, by speaking truth to power! I am so proud of you and your generation, who refuse to sit idly by and watch democracy being systemically dismantled right before our very eyes. You motivate me to question how I can do my part, and you give me hope for the future of this country! Thank you!!
The Iran is completely wrong and is a diversion from Jeffrey Epstein 🤬
As a mom with three kids who are disabled veterans from Iraq and Afghanistan and the daughter of a Vietnam vet, I feel this in my bones and see the results of this every day. I wrote this piece earlier in the war and still feel strongly about it today. "Opposing this war is not unpatriotic. Demanding a congressional vote is not weakness. Wanting honest answers before more service members die is not a failure to support them — it is the most concrete form of support you can offer. It is the bare minimum they deserve. And it is what fifty years of history have earned us the right — and the obligation — to demand."
Opposing This War Is the Most Patriotic Thing You Can Do https://danismart.substack.com/p/opposing-this-war-is-the-most-patriotic
It's exactly this type of media and these young voices that give me even a shred of hope that we will eventually find a way through this nightmare.
I am 72, a dual citizen born in the US and living in Toronto since 1981. I'm proud to be Canadian with a strong leader in Mark Carney. At the same time I am embarrassed to admit to my friends and neighbors that I am also a US citizen because of the Trump regime destroying the world.
I support Adam and hope to live long enough to watch his career reach full potential!
Just a bit younger, living abroad....also embarrassed to be American under this regime. Thankful for young, intelligent courageous warriors like Mr. Mockler.
I'm so glad you've moved up so far in the news/journalistic community.
Adam, people 3 x's your age are tuning in to hear what you have to say. And they are listening! You are a reminder (as are all these young people stepping up) of just what we are really fighting for.
Our children's and our grandchildren's future.
Don't stop asking the questions. Stay loud. Keep showing them the truth.
Thank you Adam.
Agreed on all points. I am disgusted and chagrined at what we are creating for my kids and grands.
The answer to number 5 is because Obama secured that deal. Little man trump has to destroy anything and everything a Democrat has accomplished even though it was for the better for the American people. And what has trump accomplished? Nothing that benefits us only himself and his cronies. They will pay in the end.
Absolutely!!! Trump cancelled the multinational deal Obama lead. Now trying to blame this moronic cancellation on everyone else.
TACO caused this disaster and the world knows it. The world also knows that the US can no longer be treated as a world leader. The world is reorganizing to avoid the US going forward. If the world moves away from the petrodollar and dollar reserve currency, this will hurt badly.
The people you debate are no match for you because they're lying incompetents.
You are a powerful force, and I thank you.
USA is being lead by an absolutely CON ARTIST/34Felon who has zero diplomacy and leadership and always traps himself and 🤬up 💯everything he touches and engages in HE NEVER prospers! Voters with sense and able to discern 34 Felon is total BULLSHIT.
Well stated!
Adam: You are the best. Im going to make a copy of your questions and start asking these cult followers. Thank you for everything you do!!!!
I have even more questions like why have they blocked the military press from reporting? Isn't this the time in American history we have no press coverage of this war? All we're getting from the administration is 'trust me bro' reporting.
Adam, I think one question that you may want to add to your arsenal is: “From all reports, Iran was showing compliance in our negotiations. So, what particular thing did Iran do to provoke this attack?”
I get where you are coming from. Last week was a huge win for you and I have been wanting someone from our side be able to articulate our points on a national level. I am behind you 1000 percent. Move forward, new talking points, I realize there news is like a fire hose instead of a garden hose… you have a gift for breaking down events in a way that people can understand. Come at them from many different angles so they never know what to expect. Instead of concessions, drill down on readiness for action in another theater because of this war of choice instead of a war of need! They will/are looking at that tape to shut you down! Just my thoughts! Cheering for you
Just keep going Adam. My husband and I are on a tight income and can’t let our money go easily as retired folks in our 70s but, that said, we subscribe to you and Aaron. You are our hope for the future! We had a lot more energy at your age. This is one way we can keep the fight for the good alive!
We all need to start asking these questions of ALL republicans and demand that they answer the questions. Thank-you Adam
Adam, it’s people like you who put up the good fight, courageously, by speaking truth to power! I am so proud of you and your generation, who refuse to sit idly by and watch democracy being systemically dismantled right before our very eyes. You motivate me to question how I can do my part, and you give me hope for the future of this country! Thank you!!