Adam Kinzinger in a scene from “The Last Republican”

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Today I would like to mention Adam Kinzinger. Most people are familiar with him as the other Republican on the January 6th Committee along with Liz Cheney.  There is also a documentary out about him, The Last Republican  (don’t we wish) now in theaters, haven’t seen it.

What I like about Kinzinger (and Cheney too for that matter) is that he has no fear of Trump. By that I don’t mean he doesn’t know the danger we’re in. Of course, he does. But so many others in the media and the punditry class seem to focus primarily on fear mongering and laying it on thick about Trump’s supposed omnipotence. It seems to me that is doing nothing but scaring our side into panic or paralysis.

Conversely, Kinzinger’s attitude is bring it on, Trump.

We need more of that.

Some people say, oh, he’s republican, he voted with Trump blah blah blah.  I do not care. It doesn’t bother me that he was a Republican. I will gladly accept into this fight whoever declares for democracy over Trump.

Here’s an excerpt from a recent Substack. Again, you can follow for free or be a paid subscriber. Word of caution he is followed by some conservatives (not necessarily MAGAs)  but just be aware if you dabble in the comments.

Adam Kinzinger:

“The fight now is to stay in the fight. The temptation to walk away, to give up, to let the weight of it all break us down into despair is real—and I feel it too, at times. But we can’t give in to that. I want to remind you that you’re not alone. There are countless people who feel the same frustration, the same concern, and yes, the same exhaustion. And in some strange way, knowing we’re in this together can be its own kind of strength.

The key is to sustain our energy and find the victories where we can. The extremist MAGA movement is in full view, and I am more convinced than ever that it will eventually collapse under its own toxicity, tearing itself apart in the process. We have to be there when it does, standing strong with our values intact.”

Now that is a happy thought.  Have a fear free day!