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EL Po's avatar

Lev, continue to take care of yourself and your family. You've engaged us to use megaphones to shout out your knowledge when you need to engage in some self- care. We need to depend on each other to do this work.

Penelope Lane's avatar

Eva-Lynn

Hear this: you do not presume to tell Lev Parnas what he should do. Who do you think you are??? Lev knows what he is doing. He is an adult. He needs to have the freedom to do his thing without being weighed down by selfish, selfish-regarding women who want to make him bear their burden of fear as well as his own burdens.

"Oh, momma worries about you, listen to momma’s worries."

This is indeed the classic "Jewish mother" syndrome: dominating, overbearing, suffocating and soooo hypocritical. Why? Because she’s just thinking about herself and her own worries.

Try to see yourself clearly: you are one of those women who are too cowardly to get out there and actually do something public and proactive yourselves. Earn your own credits. Don't live off the achievements of others.

Women are no longer supposed to be the power behind the throne. They are required to ascend to the throne by virtue of their own deeds and share the throne equally with their fellow human beings.

Susan Ogilvie's avatar

Nonsensical troll. Blocked.

EL Po's avatar

Not sure what happened to my first response so I will try once again. Miss Lane I have a right to express myself as I'd like to. We are all supporters of Liv and his dreams. I believe we all share his dreams. We can express ourselves as we see fit. Please reflect upon that. Love is grown up and he can choose to hear what he wishes to hear and disregard the rest. Thank you very much

EL Po's avatar

Lev is about whom i was posting-- not Liv or Love.

Penelope Lane's avatar

Beg to disagree Eva-Lynn

First, you do not have a right to express yourself as you'd like to. Freedom of speech has always been bounded by the over-arching maxim of "Do no harm". Society has never let individuals run riot, whether children or adults, without proper boundaries on antisocial behaviour.

You do not have a right to express yourself in an unthinking way that causes others harm and damage. You are required, together with every other human being on this planet, to think about the impact of your words on others before you utter them.

I was simply trying to point out the problem with your words for many subscribers to Lev's podcasts. There are problems with every culture on this planet right now. None is perfect. We have to look at the specific problems and try to improve upon them, whichever culture they arise within.

So, speaking as a non-Jew, I was trying to explain how I find the "Jewish mother" syndrome truly inadequate in the role model it offers to women. Yes, it has its good points in that it cares deeply, it succours its young and shows loyalty to its kin.

But on the other hand, for women this syndrome substitutes power-behind-the-throne for ascending the throne oneself. This is a cop out. Why not exercise your own power to initiate action? Why do you have to live through your son, rather than taking his hand as an equal partner in your separate activities? Don't try to force Lev to wield your power for you. If you do, in today's conditions, you simply drain him of his own power. You become a weight on him that he doesn't need.

Saying "We all share in Lev's dreams" is just abstract words. It’s what people rightly call "motherhood statements", i.e. it sounds good but lacks any real substance. It's fluff, waffle, empty words. It doesn't actually mean anything real.

I admire Lev's work and share some of his convictions. Those are not dreams, they are shared political and ethical convictions. On the basis of those convictions, Lev and I each act in our individual capacities to make a difference here in the real world.

You could do that too, if you would only stop wanking and take responsibility for your own life. What have you done concretely in your own right that can help Lev, if that is what you wish to do?

And last but not least, you weigh everybody down when you dump this stuff on us. Sure Lev can, and is, managing it anyway. But you are not helpIng anybody.

And fyi, I am Dr, not Miss. I hold a doctorate in transpersonal psychology and the spiritual traditions. So I guess I have at least earned the right to contribute to this discussion, and then be met with respect rather than with your unthinking dismissal.

Hope this explains things a bit. Take care…

EL Po's avatar

Let's just drop this, ms. Lane. Free speech is among the rights we are granted in the U.S.A. i we'll not be continuing this dialog, as it is highly unproductive.

Claire Read, PhD's avatar

I keep feeling like I am in a nightmare and will wake up. And I’m not and I am awake and this is the nation my ancestors founded and fought for. It can’t just be sold out and abandoned because a bunch of bullying, racist, warp-brained lying thugs threaten it. We don’t lie down like beaten dogs. We need to bare our own teeth and come out snarling and fighting. Taking back the federal government is essential and getting that gilded lameed ass out of the WH along with his handlers is a matter of survival. They all scare me and Steve Miller/Russ Vought scare me the most. Tar and feather them. These are all crimes of high treason being committed by thugs. If MAGA people are so anti-Semitic and so pro-Nazi, what the hell is a Jew like Miller doing supporting them and why is an avowed Christian Nationalist doing working hand in hand with Miller? It’s all too weird and warped.

Cecelia Blair's avatar

Well, the kind of people they are just use labels to manipulate others. They have no respect for history or truth, much less for anything good—just what they think will be good for them. Exposing them factually is one way, or mocking them like Newsom or Rick Wilson. The best comedians have long had a Field Day. Here is Robin Williams in 2012 when he saw through Trump:

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/VPnm-hgD5YM

Karen Brownfield's avatar

Robin Williams is my favorite comedian of all time. This is hilarious, and what you have written is brilliant.

Ellen Franzen's avatar

Nothing like Mork and Mindy!

MM Harris's avatar

Lev: BRILLIANT footage of Robin!!!!!!! Did you know that there are a ton of other shorts linked off of the Robin one? If you did, just know they were a FABULOUS change of pace that was sooo mood-lifting !! I really needed that. One of my favorites: . https://www.youtube.com/shorts/JkkfQ6WzMgQ

Cecelia Blair's avatar

Trevor Noah is another acutely insightful comedian. Here in 2016 he compares him to an African dictator:

https://youtu.be/PIHRrGHSaX0?si=Z9Xkkh8l8bvEPjvo

Elidema's avatar

Lev, it is good to know that you took care of yourself and stayed with those that matter most. We were thinking about you.

The Maxwell fake news is beyond a travesty that only fooled those who want to be fooled. It is a smear campaign and a darkness that covers everything.

This is what Trump and his minions do best, lie,lie, lie with abandon and don’t care who they smear or destroy. They aim always to come out on top. This is what power allows them.

No, we cannot allow it. We are not going to allow that story picture they are painting to stand. The girls do not deserve for pedophiles to go free based on lies from one of the worst pedophile: Maxwell. Trump. And untold numbers.

Lev, we are with you. We know this is all bullshit. And Ukraine has our support always.

Ruth Birch's avatar

From the bottom of my broken heart, thank you. I’m wishing you , your family and all of humankind blessings of the Universe. We cannot give up hope. It is all we have. Keep up the fight and the light of liberty in your hearts🇺🇸🕊️❤️🇺🇦🇨🇦………peace to all the weary.

Angela Jo Toth's avatar

I think we all have a little retribution of our own...and it starts with...

🇺🇸💪WE THE PEOPLE💪🇺🇸

Ronin Core's avatar

Lev, if anyone tries to come after you, they should seriously reconsider since you are breaking no laws and you have the backing of an extremely large number of people. We firmly support you. We are always there for you. We will not hesitate to raise our voices, protest loudly and do all that we can to keep you and your family safe and free from harm. No one should be targeted for simply speaking the truth. This is still America. Thank you for your service to our nation.

Suzanne's avatar

Didn't Patel and Bondi state UNDER OATH when trying to get confirmed for their positions that there is no retribution coming out of the DOJ? Isn't lying under oath a crime?

Shanaya's avatar

"... there is no retribution coming out of the DOJ?" Cough - choke - gasp.

Blue Moon Pie's avatar

Lev, we will not give up ever. Will not back down. Take care of yourself and your family. We are with you. America will rise again. Darkness comes before the dawn, and however long it takes, we will get there, better, stronger, and more determined to never let this happen again. I stand with the victims of Epstein and Maxwell’s heinous crimes. We will fight for justice, in memory of Virginia Guiffre, to honor those still alive. End this blatant coverup. Release the complete Epstein/Maxwell files!

Joseph Felser's avatar

Lev, listening to you is always like getting an infusion of strength. It’s not just your information that is so valuable, but your presence, your fighting spirit and energy. I hope you know how valuable you are in this fight to save our democracy. We are with you, and Aaron, and your whole family.

Julie Pindzola's avatar

Saw you featured in a Raw Story news issue recently. Hopefully next is a legacy media outlet! Your courage to fight inspires. Thank you to you and your varied guests for informing us.

Jay Vee's avatar

At some point the people will be too fed up with this bullshit and if the democratic leadership don’t stand up and explode all over the republicans like Gavin Newsome has the game will change. If the lower courts keep getting overruled by the Supreme Court there will be hell to pay that not any of the DOJ’s Brownshirt agencies will be able to stop. There are far too many veterans and true patriots that will be making the final decision. Trump has proven this is not his country. He belongs in Russia with his man Putin much like Miller the Nazi, as well as two despicable veterans Vance and KegBreath. Let’s hope this all gets resolved through our leadership and courts because America is reaching the breaking point.

Natalie's avatar

I am often brought to tears by your writing and truth telling, but this one hit me extra heard and for obvious reasons. It's all unbelievably heartbreaking and maddening. When will it end???

I have tremendous respect for you, Lev, and continue to appreciate all you do.

Susan's avatar

I was wondering what happened to you last night. But given how hard it is for me to witness the birth of a dictatorship in our country, I can see how intolerable it must be for you. Thanks for your courage!!!

Jan Moon's avatar

Lev, if they come after you please know that we will remain out here fighting for you and our democracy. How often I stop and say, "This can't be happening." And then it gets worse.Fortunately there enough of us out here who are old enough that it doesn't matter if we get shot like dogs. But our children and grandchildren matter. And I'll fight to my last breath.

Cecelia Blair's avatar

Here is my poem this morning in response to what Lev shared—and thank you from all of us!

Waking up in a stolen world,

All the trash of obscene revelry now blows in its streets.That gang of vampires who fed on the blood of innocents—That Christian group was not so wrong; they’d felt a corner of the truth when it electrified their hands.

Only it all was much worse:

Their own leaders had been at its head, with lies so fluent and a relish for cruel acts.

It fed on us like vampires do

To convert us into them?

And to take and take and take and take.

Now everyone can be a hero

By rising into truth,

Both hands on what is real,

Now we take aim!

And recall all we care for and all that is still true,

We will never let this go,

Never let it go.

Shanaya's avatar

As much as we are going through under the oppression of this regime, imagine what it's like for Lev - must be perpetual PTSD (Present Trauma Stress Disorder). sigh