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Georgette Forgione's avatar

I'm learning Spanish and am adding "sinvergüenza" to my vocabulary list.

Lois Henry's avatar

I had not seen that word but my college Spanish from back in the 70s let me figure it out. Good word.

Victoria Laurie's avatar

If you haven't been following the Lindsay Clancy trial, then maybe refrain from making snap judgements. Seriously. You know NOTHING about this woman who is so clearly being framed for murder and will never walk again. What recourse does she have???? You think she's partisan? She's not. She's desperate. It'd take you maybe 10-15 minutes to get the gist of what's happened to her and why her case is so alarming and so divisive. The real question is WHY HAVEN'T YOU been following this trial???? The case has been a bellwether to shine a light on how little this country (and you two) cares about a woman's mental health postpartum. Shame on you. Seriously. DO BETTER!

Sam Youngman's avatar

I am so sorry. When I woke up at 5 am to go through the dozens of news stories I collected over Labor Day weekend, I didn’t even think to check with you on what I should be following and which jokes I’m allowed to make. I would go get our manager for you but we don’t have one.

Christina's avatar

I am a huge fan of sarcasm and snark, well and swearing; this unfortunately misses the mark in so many ways. Lindsay Clancy's trial has stripped bare the lack of mental health support offered to women post partum, the whole progression from feeling overwhelmed to those who suffer from post partum psychosis. Her medical team failed her, and "law and order" totally failed her. If you had followed any of the trial or spent more than 2 minutes on this you would have realized there is nothing here to joke about.

Leslie Pruski's avatar

I do not blame her attorney for requesting a pardon - that does not matter since it is not a federal case. Not all presidential pardon requests are for political gain.

I did not sit on the trial and hear all the evidence so I'm trying not to judge. I think it is natural to want to punish anyone for harming children.

I have not had children, so I cannot understand postpartum. But I cannot imagine having to live with those regrets.

Victoria Laurie's avatar

I'm not sure if you realize how incredibly insensitive and tone deaf that kind of reply actually is--not to me, I don't give a f*ck what your opinion of me is--but of women in general and how difficult it is to stand by and watch men not be judged for the horrific crimes they commit, but women are ALWAYS held accountable, even when they're being framed. How incredibly disappointing. And immature. You had a chance, Sam, to take a moment and reflect, and consider that maybe you really missed the mark with your "joke" which, let's be honest wasn't a joke at all. It was a judgment for a woman you admittedly know absolutely zero about. You've missed the bigger context here by a mile--and here I thought you were smarter than that. Shame. But thank you for letting me know I can now unsubscribe and move on and devote the time that I normally took to read through your newsletter to devote to Politics Girl instead. I hear she just joined Substack. Can't wait to upgrade to a paid subscription for more grownup and relevant content!

Marilyn's avatar

I agree with all that you have written. However, I will not yet unsubscribe. I have come close due to a number of posts. Right now, I'm sitting on the fence.

Pamela Fender's avatar

Great response, Sam. 😁

ircsmith's avatar

I too have not followed this case. I got an impression there was mental health involved and we know the US has not cared about mental health since Regan. Thank you Victoria. You're questions have convinced me to get informed.

Victoria Laurie's avatar

Thank you so much. Truly. You've restored my faith in the decency of people. I appreciate you and your comment more than I can say!!! 💖

ircsmith's avatar

I appreciate your passion on the matter, so now I need to know more. And thank you for not making fun of my poor grammar/spelling.

Victoria Laurie's avatar

My friend, I would never make fun of someone whose communication skills are top tier. 🤩 You rock! 🙌🏻

Liz's avatar

Yeah I’m a little shocked about this comment as well. Not a good look. But I am also confused as to why Reddington would do such a stupid thing especially knowing a pardon can y be granted.

Stephen C Nickerson's avatar

Bit of an overreaction; don't ya think?

Melissa magic's avatar

My best friend's daughter took her life by suicide a week post birth. Medication given her has a two week window to fully be effective. She went into psychiatric care but checked herself out after 24 hours. Her medical support staff were stunned at her rapid actions. Both cases were identified as extreme post partum psychosis. 60 Minutes did a feature a year or so ago pre Bari Weiss on the topic. Her photo was one of the many used of women who succumbed .

Robin Richardson's avatar

Sam and Adam, what would I do without you? Your comments this morning had me bent over in hysterical laughter. Mitch McConnell in Scott Jennings bathroom about did me in. KEEP THEM COMING! LOVE YOU ❤️

Sam Youngman's avatar

Thank you so much. Needed this one this morning:)

Barbara Lee's avatar

Sam you are a good guy! I think the criticism was pretty harsh so just keep doing what you do 💙

Sam Youngman's avatar

Thank you:)

Pamela Fender's avatar

That was my favorite too!

Cathy Daly's avatar

Maybe the brown hair is Trump’s practice for the witness protection program?

sheryl jeffries's avatar

I'm so tired of this administration and I can't wait until it's shut down and Trump is held accountable

Marilyn's avatar

Why would the moron in the White House need Melanoma when he has crazy Natalie?

I also haven't followed the Clancy trial. However, I know that many women suffer from severe postpartum depression. Why didn't her husband do anything. Isn't he as guilty as she is because he didn't protect her by getting her help and thereby protecting their children? There is a woman sitting in prison for killing her 5 children. Her husband knew that she suffered from severe depression after giving birth to each child. Yet, he impregnated her again. Why isn't he sitting in prison for aiding and abetting in this tragedy. Why do men get a pass and only women pay the price?

JavaJunkyMonkey's avatar

This shit will be over Nov 3!!

io bonini's avatar

Hey All, so we all don't have to Google the word;

Spanish; sinvergüenza English: scoundrel.

io bonini's avatar

And here's what we think of the fucked up urinal cake in Spanish:

gilipollas.

Thank S & A...for working hard even on Holidays.

margaretgarigan's avatar

Note 5: Not only does this imbecile make no sense, grammatically or otherwise, but he also doesn’t even know the name of the department he supposedly runs.

Clips: Good for Richard Engel on the Jared one. Seems like he hit more than one nerve too.

Mercedes's avatar

I think it wasn't Lindsay who actually asked for the pardon. IMHO, it was her a-hole lawyer.

Leslie Spotz's avatar

Ty for this excellent report.

Pamela Fender's avatar

Clancy is a classic sociopath.

Cranky Grandma's avatar

"He just likes them because he is also made of lips and assholes." Double Chef's Kiss and a LMFAO. 🤣👍💯

Cathy Key's avatar

This is always my favorite podcast!

Leslie Pruski's avatar

I'm sure Ken Paxton will be groveling on a new low level for Trump to support his campaign financially.

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