Maddow: What You Would Do When Your Country Needed You Is What You’re Doing Right Now. | MSNBC

Rachel Maddow points out to viewers that democracy in the United States faces a crisis in Donald Trump's unwillingness to commit to a peaceful transfer of power, and the question of what to do if the situation arises is no longer hypothetical. Aired on 09/23/2020.
» Subscribe to MSNBC:

About The Rachel Maddow Show: Through her unique approach to storytelling, Rachel Maddow provides in-depth reporting to illuminate the current state of political affairs and reveals the importance of transparency and accountability from our leaders. Maddow seeks to explain our complex world and deliver news in a way that's illuminating and dynamic, connecting the dots to make sense of complex issues. Maddow also conducts interviews with individuals at the center of current news stories to provide important perspective.

MSNBC delivers breaking news, in-depth analysis of politics headlines, as well as commentary and informed perspectives. Find video clips and segments from The Rachel Maddow Show, Morning Joe, Meet the Press Daily, The Beat with Ari Melber, Deadline: White House with Nicolle Wallace, Hardball, All In, Last Word, 11th Hour, and more.

Connect with MSNBC Online
Visit msnbc.com:
Subscribe to MSNBC Newsletter:
Find MSNBC on Facebook:
Follow MSNBC on Twitter:
Follow MSNBC on Instagram:

Maddow: What You Would Do When Your Country Needed You Is What You're Doing Right Now. | MSNBC

74 comments

  1. Instead of watching a 1 hour documentary about the rise of Nazi Germany, Americans are experiencing how it happened in real time. Only this time it could be the end of humanity, and millions of other species. Those of you not in the trump cult, please walk over broken glass to cast your ballot in November, for the sake of the planet.

    1. Being the child of WWII concentration camp survivors, I have always thought it was possible, but i didn’t want to believe it. Trash voted in trash and this is what happens. Some of us saw it coming 4 years ago when a crooked business man, reality tv turd ran for president.

    2. please keep in mind the reality of today v.s. ww2…….. they were deprived of monetary system, transport, fuel , trade and commerce, food and utilities …….. oh and firearms they had nothing to defend themselves with we have all of those in place so lets put down the kool-aid . Similar yes but very different do yourself a favor and watch news real news non biased from India Wion….

    1. @American Patriot Thanks for proving you’re not only a Fascist but you’re an InCel Weirdo too, Alexi.

    2. American Patriot is a prime example of a Trump supporter. From clinical studies, they suffer from trauma over former President Obama’s name, Balack. 🧑🏿‍🦱

    3. @American Patriot; I completely agree with your comment. These fake news liberal/democratic media platforms will never air out the good things that Hon. President Trump’s administration has done for our country as follows:

      (1) Upholding The Holy Scriptures
      (2) Upholding The US Constitution
      (3) Draining the Democratic swamp
      (4) Lowered taxes (See https://www.investors.com/etfs-and-funds/personal-finance/how-tax-reform-impacts-your-tax-bracket-and-rate/
      (5) Helping veterans
      (6) Cracking down on the 45 GOALS OF COMMUNISM that are being pushed by these liberal/democratic politicians.
      (7) Helping qualified women hold executive positions.
      (8) Cracking down on Police Misconduct (See Dept of Justice Civil Rights 4 page Memo dated February 28, 2019 entitled, “Addressing Police Misconduct Laws Enforced By the Department of Justice”)(Note: Law Enforcement agencies are codified under Title 34 (Crime Control and Law Enforcement) of the United States Codes. Title 34 is a NON-POSITIVE law title that has not been enacted into a POSITIVE law by the Senate and House of Representatives of the US Congress).
      (9) Cracking down on Welfare/Foster Care financial fraud activities (See Executive Order 13844 (Market Integrity and Consumer Fraud) signed on July 11, 2018)(Note: These SOCIAL SECURITY programs are MARKETS which requires CONSUMERS. These Social Security programs are the democrats bread and butter for federal kickbacks (profits) (See Dept of Justice Civil Rights 9 page Memo dated March 14, 2016 (Illegal Enforcement of Fines and Fees) & Hon. Senator Nancy Schaefer letter entitled, “The Corrupt Business of Child Protective Services”)(Additional Note: These Social Security programs are codified under Title 42 (Public Health and Welfare) of the US Codes. Title 42 is also a NON-POSITIVE law title).
      (10) Cracking down on BLM and Antifa terrorist activities (Note: Both of these organizations are funded by the liberal/democratic party to create confusion and chaos).
      (11) Putting corrupt executives and attorneys behind bars (See https://www.foxnews.com/us/judge-anti-bribery-statement-can-be-used-against-prosecutor
      (12) Donated millions into HBCUs
      (13) Helping citizens get out of debt by forgiving student loans and improving credit scores (Note: It is very important for us American citizens to become Secured Party Creditors by filing an UCC-1 Financial Statement with the Secretary of State (State and Federal) showing ownership over our ESTATES which are our names that are in ALL CAPITALIZED LETTERS and Social Security Number).
      (14) Helping citizens get out of jail for non-violent offenses (See Criminal Justice Reform First Step Act of 2019).
      (15) Ceacking down on Healthcare financial fraud activities that are being committed against the elderly/senior citizens (See https://www.cagw.org/thewastewatcher/congress-reacts-largest-federal-healthcare-fraud-enforcement-action
      (16) Cracking down on Foreign Corrupt Practices that are being committed by these corrupt municipal corporations (courts) and contracted agencies (See Dept of Justice Foreign Corrupt Practices Organization Act memorandum dated February 2, 2017)(See attached video explaining why this Foreign Corrupt Practices memo is important https://youtu.be/aQwFK9AXzJg
      (17) Restoring employment opportunities that Obama and Biden corrupt democratic administration took away (See Urban Revitalization Act signed on December 12, 2018 (Opportunity Zones for All American citizens).
      (18) Calling these fake news liberal/democratic media platforms out on their lies and propaganda (Note: These liberal/democratic media platforms are operating under Title 22 Ch 11 (Foreign Agents and Propaganda) of the United States Codes. Just like Title 34 and 42, Title 22 (Foreign Relations and Intercourse aka Race Relations and Intercourse) is also a NON-POSITIVE law title that has not been enacted into a POSITIVE law. So when Hon. President Trump refer to these liberal/democratic media platforms as FAKE NEWS, he’s absolutely correct because these FOREIGN AGENTS/RACE AGENTS (ie. Van Jones, Anderson Cooper and Don Lemon of CNN, Rachel Maddow of MSNBC, Whoopi Goldberg and Joy Behar of The View, The Breakfast Club, Gayle King of CBS, T.I., VladTV, Roland Martin, Rochelle Ritchie, Angela Rye, Trevor Noah, Seth Myers, Thom Hartmann; Stephen A Smith, Jemelle Hill and Max Kellerman of ESPN, The Young Turks, Ebro of Hot97, Tyler Perry etc) are propaganding false narratives to us American citizens on a daily basis and overall, are propaganding the 45 GOALS OF COMMUNISM upon our country UNDER COLOR OF LAW (meaning under a NON-POSITIVE law title)
      (19) The list goes on

      The reason why so many people are unaware of this information is because these FOREIGN AGENTS/RACE AGENTS refuse to air it out, but they will be quick to air out false narratives claiming that Hon. President Trump is a “racist” or “he’s dangerous.” Our country should be thanking The Lord God Almighty through His Holy Son Jesus that President Trump is in office and not these Unconstitutional/Socialist/45 GOALS OF COMMUNISM agenda pushing liberals/democrats.

      Reference
      United States Codes: List of Positive Law Titles With Enacting Cites and Location to Revision Notes (See http://www.usc-pos-law-titles.pdf) or 1 USC 204

      🇺🇸Trump/Pence 2020🇺🇸

  2. “THESE are the times that try men’s souls. The summer soldier and the sunshine patriot will, in this crisis, shrink from the service of their country; but he that stands by it now, deserves the love and thanks of man and woman.
    ―Thomas Paine, The Crisis

    At the close of the Constitutional Convention of 1787, Benjamin Franklin was asked a question as he left Independence Hall on the final day of deliberation. In the notes of Dr. James McHenry, one of Maryland’s delegates to the Convention, a lady asked Dr. Franklin: “Well Doctor, what have we got, a republic or a monarchy?”

    Benjamin Franklin replied: “A republic….if you can keep it.”

    Trump and the Republican party are telling us that we can no longer keep it. They are telling us that the “idea” that is America, is over.

    This election will determine whether or not we keep our 244 year old democratic republic, or see it replaced with a tyrant and his despotic monarchy. Make no mistake, America is in a fight for it’s very survival, because Trump and his henchmen have made it abundantly clear that this country isn’t big enough for him and our democratic republic, so therefore one of them MUST GO!!!

    So you see, the choices are clear. On Nov 3rd, make a decision. America vs Trump, democracy vs tyranny. Who’s side are you on?

    “If there is one fact we really can prove, from the history that we really do know, it is that despotism can be a development, often a late development and very often indeed the end of societies that have been highly democratic. A despotism may almost be defined as a tired democracy. As fatigue falls on a community, the citizens are less inclined for that eternal vigilance which has truly been called the price of liberty; and they prefer to arm only one single sentinel to watch the city while they sleep.” 
    ― G.K. Chesterton, The Everlasting Man

    “The actions of government, we are told, bear down only on imprudent souls who provoke them. The man who resigns himself and keeps silent is always safe. Reassured by this worthless and specious argument, we do not protest against the oppressors. Instead we find fault with the victims. Nobody knows how to be brave even prudentially. Everyone stays silent, keeping his head low in the self-deceiving hope of disarming the powers that be by his silence. People give despotism free access, flattering themselves they will be treated with consideration. Eyes to the ground, each person walks in silence the narrow path leading him safely to the tomb.” 
    ― Benjamin Constant, Principles of Politics Applicable to All Governments

    1. @C Clemen Naw, I’m not the one who supports the guy who wants Corporations to have even more control over our lives than they already do and thinks only Rich people should have Health Care, Yuri.

  3. America is coming apart at the seams.
    Holding it together is all that matters now.
    The best way to do that is to Vote BLUE
    straight down the ballot.

    1. PLEASE share this message below, with as many people as you feel you want to.
      If it helps just one person feel safe enough to cast their vote, then it’s worth doing.

      🔽🔽🔽🔽🔽🔽🔽🔽🔽🔽🔽🔽🔽🔽🔽🔽
      If you intend to vote in-person this election, but you’re worried about being threatened by Trump’s hired thugs.. WEAR RED, VOTE BLUE..!!

    1. This stream proves america is lost and the dictatorship will prevail. I am thankfully not american. That means 4 americans here. 2 hoping and praying for reclaiming democracy and seeing the true state of the divided dying country, and 2 traitors refusing to see or care and supporting the anti-christ and failure of america. Shameful. This is why the world believes american’s prefer hate, violence and chaos without regard to what is coming or how thier children’s li es will be effected. Sad!

    2. @William H Music 2020 lol..you’re literally saying only true homophobic haters are true american’s…hahaha..such a nazi fool

    3. Victoria Nyteshade Dont be completely fooled by what you read online and in these comment sections. 1/3rd of America is Republican and supports Trump without question. An even greater percentage of those people are uninformed and mislead. It’s not even their fault. The more noise those of us who understand what is happening and are of the right mind to speak on the values of Democracy, the more people will hear us and alter their way of thinking. Trump is a test of Democracy and it’s power on people, it’s only when pushed to the limit that people make change, watch how that unfolds in the coming years.

    4. George Soros indirectly funds the Democrat Party, Antifa, Fake News and BLM.
      If you go to the domestic Terrorist Organization called Antifa .com you will end up at Joe Biden 2020 for President.
      The Democrats & Fake News are the Enemy of American Citizens.

  4. Our country is under attack by Trump* and Republicans. Admitting he has no intentions of leaving office and intends to throw out ballots is an attempt to overthrow our government. It is every American’s duty to protect our Constitution from ALL ENEMIES, FOREIGN OR DOMESTIC.

  5. A patriot must always be ready to defend his country against his government. –Edward Abbey
    Consider these words well, my countrymen!!!

    1. Hans Gruber The only one who plans to steal the election is the criminal in charge trying to rob us of even having a free and fair election. That alone should speak volumes, but you’ve become tone deaf to the truth.

    2. @janeen harris what has Hans demonstrated exactly — extreme niavety ?? You clearly don’t understand what fascism even is and either does dimwits / Hans. You want fascism — Trump’s your man. In fact the US has never been so close to achieving just that and you can take credit for it if you vote that narcissist fool into office again. You are on the wrong side of history sister.

    3. ​@Nelly Boenjamin too bad Trump is Far from a ‘Patriot’. He would actually have to have some knowledge of history and the constitution.

  6. The world is cheering you on to bring back the America we could look to as a friend and leader. End the morons reign of tyranny on November 3rd!

    1. Hope we can. But I think he is going to cheat. I keep remembering his daughter Ivanka bought a bunch of voting machines from china. With a bribe the manufacturers could easily rig the machines to register all votes as votes for trump. I wonder where those voting machines are?

    2. Did you know that all pedophiles ( literally all) are democrats? They wanted a safe space for( hold on to your chair) and I’m not kidding “Non dangerous pedophiles” which are pedophiles who haven’t committed a hard crime per say, we should let them be and gather as “non violent pedophiles”or whatever, combine that with democratic drag queen story time or the poop patrol (government paying you to pick up human feces out of your own streets) and you got yourself your democratic utopia

  7. “America is like a well toned body. It’s strengths are Its morality, its spirituality and its patriotism. Undermine all three and America will implode from within.”
    Josef Stalin

    1. – Welcome to the DNC press conference. I stand here with presidential candidate Joe Biden. And Mr. Biden, just recently you said that..
      – _Hi, I am Joe Biden. I am Joe Biden’s wife and I am running for US congres_
      – Eh.. Don’t you mean…
      – _Look, fatty. More than 325 million military members have died from Covid_
      – I think that number is a bit too…
      – _C’m on man! more than 7 billion americans have died before I’ve even finished this … this … can you pull that up? …sentense!_
      – *…sigh…* OK, let’s ask house drinker Nancy Pelosi instead. Pelosi… why did you go to that hair salon, when you knew it would be a violation of your own corona regulations?
      – _Good morning. Sunday morning._
      – I… Are there any sane people in this party? Oh, I see Miss clinton. Miss hillary clinton, you recently said about the coming election that…
      – _Wooouuuw balooons…! Wonderful baloooooo-.oooons!_
      – Sue.. sure..
      – _Now Why am I not 15 points ahead you may ask??_
      – No… No, I do not ask that. In fact, I never asked that. But listen, if you all sit calm, don’t move… right? then these nice ambulance people will give you these white jackets… yes, both arms. Also you, pelosi.
      – OK guys drivbe them away to somewhere they cannot escape from.

    2. @Hudfarvet er Dansk You drug addled fool, Get yourself into rehab, You’re talking complete *GOBBLEDYGOOK* you 🐎 💩 talking fruit loop 👎

  8. He wanted to put armed guards in front of polling stations to scare people like it’s a dictatorship but the postal voting messing it up.

    1. @Nickelini Not when the guards work with the guy they are voting for. Also, what percentage of nra members are democrats or black? You should know better and think more or stop pretending.

  9. The rest of the world shudders at what is befalling America, the world is facing problems of historic proportion without a Trump coup d’eta.

    1. @Eric the American people have to defeat Trump, or this hard right disease will spread everywhere. In Australia, the head of our domestic intelligence agency has just said that between 30-40% of their current workload is tracking domestic right wing extremists. It is important to the world that you stop him in November, otherwise his hateful ideology will spread.

    2. @hIstory buff people protesting to open places of worship is terrorism but violent riots and arsons are peaceful protests againts brutality.. enjoy 4 more years delusional snowflake

    3. jk jkk Bahahahaha 🤣😂🤣😂🤣! You’re sooooo funny! There won’t be 4 more years! Why do you think there is such an early voter turnout? People are just waiting at the ballot box with baseball bats for the 🇷🇺Tangerine Toilet Toad !! Good luck with that cognitive dissonance, you are going to be such a broken unit after Nov3rd! Bahahahaha!!🤣🤣😂🤣

  10. WHAT SHALL WE DO:
    As a conscious and conscience free republican “BIDEN” has my vote.
    VOTE TRUMP OUT, FOR YOUR GRANDKIDS, SAKE!

  11. I WOULD VOTE BIDEN/HARRIS. AND NOT WORRY ABOUT TRUMP. SOONER OR LATER EVIL HAS TO PAY THE PIPER SOMETIMES IT’S SOONER THAN LATER WINTER’S COMING 🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬

  12. If you are the praying type, PRAY that our country and Democracy get through election day and post-election intact.

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.