The shit show has begun, however all is not lost. Democrats have power for the next two months. Political scholar Norm Ornstein outlines a detailed plan on how Dems must flex to keep Trump in check.
Yes, that's a problem here. Many people without the power have good ideas about what should be done in the last 2 months of Biden's presidency, but Biden himself is somewhere else, & nobody else in leadership position is pushing to do the many urgent things that must be done in this short period of time (some strong inspirational leaders like Bernie, Warren & AOC are) but not those in official leadership positions). In fact, recent Biden conduct reminds me of his AG's behavior throughout the term, that is, give a pass to the high crimes & treason of Trump & his accomplices. Who's side are they on, anyway? Certainly doesn't seem to be justice, law & order, the Constitution, or democracy.
I would think that Congressional Dems in the cross-hairs would be sufficiently motivated to lead the troops -- and they do have leadership skills, which is how they got into the cross-hairs. I'm wondering what they are up to ....
I would think so. I would expect people like Raskin, Whitehouse, Warren, Merkley, Schiff, Crockett, Khanna, AOC, etc., who have been in the forefront of resistance to Republican corruption & fascism, would be conjuring up something to prevent or impede the hostile fascist takeover, but I see no real sign of it.
I'm hoping that they are cooking up something that we are not aware of! We don't have much time! Geez...it's kind of an emergency. And Biden can do about anything and not be held accountable, at least in theory.
We are not prepared for another pandemic. Vaccines are in question because Trump questioned them to his followers. It’s not just measles, it’s going to be polio again.
Trump wants to get rid of hurricane forecasting. No Dept. of Education—disabled kids, kids with special needs, all kids will be thrown to the wolves.
Very few people will get through the next four years unscathed.
I thought you were both great. I think another way to impede Trump’s betrayal of Ukraine would be to recognize that Ukrainians have been shouldering the battle against Putin's assault on democracy for everyone, and defending democracy in Europe in particular, one of Nato's most essential reasons for being. To prevent a forced settlement upon them President Biden should help to welcome Ukraine into the Nato alliance before January 20th. Technically Nato would then have to admit that it's at war with Russia. But I think they could handle the deconfliction of forces that might entail, and it would make Ukraine's hand stronger in obtaining a more just peace. That and stop funding Israel’s retributive bombings of places where people live.
I wonder if there is anything we can do to retain our membership in NATO, no matter what the incoming President does? He wants to pull out of NATO, right? argh....what the hell??? If they can make us part of things that are hard to pull out of, it would be great.
Earlier versions of Marco Rubio might have cared. I suppose we might be able to meet our financial debt to NATO for a few years ahead of schedule. Ask Nancy Pelosi for a head count of House Republicans who will vote for staying in NATO now?
I think we have a better chance at getting rid of Musk because of his lack of experience and that he's a billionaire. It seems like it's going to be practically against the rules/laws to include him, especially since he's done all the suspicious things. Trump is supposedly tired of him, which is good. Ramaswamy is a different story.
He doesn't like sharing the limelight, that's for sure. haha. will end up getting rid of Elon possibly. He's such an odd person, albeit strange. he's not as smart as people give him credit for. I just saw a part of an interview in which he said he had a turning point in wanting to snuff out "all things woke" after something about one of his son's being either trans and/or wanting to be trans. I am messing up the details, but sounds like he is over generalizing his idea of what woke is from something his son went through. Makes sense on one level but also doesn't make sense if you think about it. sorry to ramble...lol.
Waj, loved this. Saw you both on the Nerd Avengers today.
Dems have the power, but they sure don’t seem to be using it much.
Yes, that's a problem here. Many people without the power have good ideas about what should be done in the last 2 months of Biden's presidency, but Biden himself is somewhere else, & nobody else in leadership position is pushing to do the many urgent things that must be done in this short period of time (some strong inspirational leaders like Bernie, Warren & AOC are) but not those in official leadership positions). In fact, recent Biden conduct reminds me of his AG's behavior throughout the term, that is, give a pass to the high crimes & treason of Trump & his accomplices. Who's side are they on, anyway? Certainly doesn't seem to be justice, law & order, the Constitution, or democracy.
I would think that Congressional Dems in the cross-hairs would be sufficiently motivated to lead the troops -- and they do have leadership skills, which is how they got into the cross-hairs. I'm wondering what they are up to ....
I would think so. I would expect people like Raskin, Whitehouse, Warren, Merkley, Schiff, Crockett, Khanna, AOC, etc., who have been in the forefront of resistance to Republican corruption & fascism, would be conjuring up something to prevent or impede the hostile fascist takeover, but I see no real sign of it.
I'm hoping that they are cooking up something that we are not aware of! We don't have much time! Geez...it's kind of an emergency. And Biden can do about anything and not be held accountable, at least in theory.
of course, perhaps they are now afraid of getting into even deeper "trouble" with the new sherifs in town ....
I totally agree. I feel as though we need to yell FIRE to get people to do something.
Ooops thought I was responding to Pam.
I've done this same thing so many times. It's cool.
We are not prepared for another pandemic. Vaccines are in question because Trump questioned them to his followers. It’s not just measles, it’s going to be polio again.
Trump wants to get rid of hurricane forecasting. No Dept. of Education—disabled kids, kids with special needs, all kids will be thrown to the wolves.
Very few people will get through the next four years unscathed.
I am terrible worried about Tulsi Gabbard.
Fill every judicial post!!! Please, if you care at all, democrats. We don't have much time.
Democrats, use your power!
This is all so frightening. Thanks so much for Norm, wise words.
I thought you were both great. I think another way to impede Trump’s betrayal of Ukraine would be to recognize that Ukrainians have been shouldering the battle against Putin's assault on democracy for everyone, and defending democracy in Europe in particular, one of Nato's most essential reasons for being. To prevent a forced settlement upon them President Biden should help to welcome Ukraine into the Nato alliance before January 20th. Technically Nato would then have to admit that it's at war with Russia. But I think they could handle the deconfliction of forces that might entail, and it would make Ukraine's hand stronger in obtaining a more just peace. That and stop funding Israel’s retributive bombings of places where people live.
I wonder if there is anything we can do to retain our membership in NATO, no matter what the incoming President does? He wants to pull out of NATO, right? argh....what the hell??? If they can make us part of things that are hard to pull out of, it would be great.
Earlier versions of Marco Rubio might have cared. I suppose we might be able to meet our financial debt to NATO for a few years ahead of schedule. Ask Nancy Pelosi for a head count of House Republicans who will vote for staying in NATO now?
Please use Bluesky not shitter
President Biden should pardon Hunter!!
Because Trump would go after him?
That and why not? I know he Saud he wouldn't, but if trump is going to pardon Jan 6th insurectionists, Biden might as well pardon Hunter.
Thank you both.
Great message. Sharing this episode. hope it goes viral. We need to light a fire under Dem-Butts.
Thank you.
High visibility hearings on trashing the economy will bring a lot of people to their senses.
Let’s stop Musk and Ramaswamy.
I think we have a better chance at getting rid of Musk because of his lack of experience and that he's a billionaire. It seems like it's going to be practically against the rules/laws to include him, especially since he's done all the suspicious things. Trump is supposedly tired of him, which is good. Ramaswamy is a different story.
I think Trump tiring of him will be key. Musk is sucking up all available oxygen and Trump won’t like that at all. So keep fingers crossed…
He doesn't like sharing the limelight, that's for sure. haha. will end up getting rid of Elon possibly. He's such an odd person, albeit strange. he's not as smart as people give him credit for. I just saw a part of an interview in which he said he had a turning point in wanting to snuff out "all things woke" after something about one of his son's being either trans and/or wanting to be trans. I am messing up the details, but sounds like he is over generalizing his idea of what woke is from something his son went through. Makes sense on one level but also doesn't make sense if you think about it. sorry to ramble...lol.
One of his kids is trans and no longer speaks to him.
Trump must never be let back in again. But we may no longer be having elections.