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Richard Luthmann's avatar

Let’s call it what it is: Steve Bannon knows how to work a camera better than a courtroom. He turned legal exposure into a branding exercise, and too many people bought it. Meanwhile, Peter Navarro took the system head-on and paid the price without theatrics. That’s the difference between performance and consequence. The bigger problem? A justice system that looks wildly inconsistent depending on who you are and how you play it. Americans aren’t stupid—they see the double standards. If accountability depends on optics and connections, then justice isn’t blind—it’s negotiated.

anne daniecki's avatar

You are correct Roger, as always. I think that Bannon's presence in the WH, first term was not a good move. It was a distraction for the president and probably caused controversy amoungst the cabinet. But he performs like a rough rider. Too many special interests and a persistance on being a Washington presence.

Betty Zeitz's avatar

I get much of my news and analysis from podcasts and used to listen to several hours of Steve Bannon daily. I have not listened to his show in several months, other than short interviews on Rumble that interest me. I parted company with Tucker Carlson over a year ago, and hate to think someone who used to be relevant is taking the same path. Roger, I agree with your analysis of what drives Steve Bannon. A pity, because we need broad agreement to keep the House & Senate in Republican hands. Too many people observe snatches of negative opinion and allow that to influence their vote. At 83, my memories are of the same periods of time you comment on, with your analysis, which has given me welcome clarification on many issues. Blessings.

Kay Daly's avatar
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Boy does my family understand the difference between performance and reality. The consequences are heavy.

My husband served four months with Peter Navarro (part of the lawfare four month club) for a wholly made up “crime” never before or since prosecuted. The reality is my husband is the top digital marketing fundraiser for Trump Inc so he among the top billing targets on the Biden enemies list.

Very, very grateful to political legends like Roger Stone for telling the unvarnished truth about this dark chapter in our nations history.

I’m prayerfully hopeful we and so many others will be vindicated, see these outrageously unjust malicious prosecutions overturned and be made whole financially and otherwise.

That’s justice.

Patrick Chine's avatar

The acting AG spent years covering up Trump's connections with Epstein and that is why he replaced Pam Bondi. No chance Bannnon pays the price. Roger, you are betting on the wrong horse. Trump's calculus is pushing women and children aside in order to get to the life raft first.

I am ex-Navy. We cannot and will not support a coward.

Bruce Kolinski, P.E. (Retired)'s avatar

Bannon is talented and great fun but truthful or not, can only be safely viewed with discernment. I doubt Steve Bannon has ever encountered an issue he was unable to monetize. Many of those he surrounds himself with behave in similar fashion. I think of it as Stevie's fun little media cartel waving the flag for money - lot's of money.