And yesterday the house voted to defund public radio and TV. That’s right up there on the shameful list. It goes to the Senate now and they’re not gonna save it either I’m sure.
Rather than say just "the House" (or "the Senate," if appropriate), I like to say "House Republicans" or "the Republican majority in the House." Because I want to emphasize over and over who's causing all this, and who could stop it if they had any guts, scruples, and/or belief in democracy.
I'm fine with assigning blame where blame is richly deserved, but what I *really* want to do is hold them responsible. They could end this nightmare, or at least slam the brakes on, at any time. When it comes to betraying their country, any one of them could give Benedict Arnold a run for his money.
When the Constitution says the House controls the purse. it doesn't mean the White House. Trump thinks he can put his hand in the cookie jar any damn time he feels like it. And the sad excuse for the Supreme Court just backs him up.
They better. Call your Senators and read them the riot act! And tell those you know in rural red areas how the news (and entertainment) they get will be taken away if THEY don't call their Senators and say DO NOT PASS THAT BILL!
I was so mad about Padilla. Then I was just proud. Proud that people are willing to keep fighting back against this regime. The cracks are showing. Keep pounding!
Tomorrow will be a great day for the resistance to this tyrannical regime. Senator Padilla speaks for us all... we cant-and wont back down. Eventually we'll need to address why American society has broken down...why decency is being pushed aside. And why some folks feel the need to intrude on other peoples lives. 🤦♀️
There are those, like me, who are unable to attend the protests (I am my mother’s caregiver). I pray for those who are able to protest that they will participate and do so in a peaceful manner.
That is why my question tomorrow will definitely include folks who cannot go! I have so many friends who aren't physically able or have work, etc. Thank you for all you do Cheryl!
Hey Cheryl, just this morning I discovered that there is a no Kings Yoga retreat online tomorrow night 5:00 to 6:30 mountain Time maybe you can find 10 minutes to do that and your protest will be heard, where it counts.
Unfortunately he’ll just reschedule it on a day where millions of protesters won’t steal his thunder, literally and figuratively. He’s such a slimeball with deviousness always at the forefront of his evil agenda. How this creep and his minions of haters were created will always be a puzzle to me.
Imagine the cost already to the taxpayers in preparation alone. My wish for him is he’s forced to sit at home in his gilded throne room while he listens to the rain and thunder outside his window and watch his TV where millions of proud Americans march in peaceful protest against him and his regime. That would be a fitting birthday.
He came down his golden elevator (with his immigrant wife behind him) and kicked over the rocks that haters had been sleeping under. He publicly condoned and called for violence while stoking fear and reveling in the growing ignorance of the populace. Faux News became their place of worship.
You are correct in your assessment of trump. Expect chaos and court cases up to the midterms. I believe trump is scared that Dems will get the majority, impeach and convict him and send him to jail. Do not pass Go. He wants to invoke Marshall Law. He may be thinking that's his only hope. We cannot allow it!!
How? Simple, really: consecutive terms of BHO & JRB terrified our ignorant, fearful, obese, Type II friends & pale faced neighbors, wanna be bulky bullies that form his enduring intolerant base that loves to hate, think Us v. Them, it’s fascism, knee deep muck, with an odor that addicts the lesser pigs near the barn, those with little to lose, as smarter pigs run today’s GOP from on high and crush all they can. Vote, vote, vote your conscience, it’s not a vestigial organ. Smile, Alan Funt has us all on Candid Camera and our history is now.
We can only hope that his parade gets rained on. Will any in his party, besides Don Bacon, ever say enough is enough and stand up to him? No Joseph Welches
We need to come out in huge numbers, but do it peacefully. They will send in disrupters and agitators to press for violence. That is what they are hoping for. He wants to declare martial law. We need the world to see them attack their own peaceful citizens. We need to show that the majority of us want our country to be diverse. We want freedom of religion, speech, sexuality...
Thank you for all you are doing to get the truth out. My humble opinion is that as long as we have almost 1/2 the country watching Fox News, and businesses showing Fox on their TV, those people won’t ever know the truth. Without the Fairness Doctrine, how do we fight that?
Great observation, Lisa. The brutalization of Sen. Padilla by drumpf's shock troops is warning to immigrants and ordinary citizens about what is in store for us if his dream police state takes hold. Those of us with any sense need to oppose this tyranny as one voice. Thank you, Scott, for keeping us up with events!
So glad you’re on the job, Scott. And the regime is definitely running scared. Did you see the video of Sen. Padilla being taken down and someone tells the onlookers to stop filming? They know we have the evidence to convict them all. Protests everywhere tomorrow in Peace and Love!
Senator Padilla should sue the Homeland Security goons for assault and battery. I still can't understand how DHS manages to find and hire people who are willing to trample their fellow Americans' civil rights.
What do you think about what happened to Sen. Padilla?
My thoughts are, I think Noem is one of the fakest people I have ever seen. She should get an Oscar for her performance. To Sen. Padilla, we need more senators like you, decent, hard-working, and not afraid to stand up for what is right!
I think what happened to Sen. Padilla was utterly disgusting, dishonorable, and reprehensible. This is the kind of thing we used to see from Dictatorships. oh! Right! We are living in one now without our consent -_- .
Maggie, I also heard a voice in back of the ( I believe press corp) crowd, shouting out “lie(s)” after Johnson was saying that Sen. Padilla was a “threat” to Sec. Noem. Great for that person calling out that little weasel Johnson on his lies. As I had read earlier, as Faux News is reporting lies about Sen. Padilla, I really hope that they get hit with another lawsuit and judgment for hundreds of $$millions of dollars!!!!! They are the ruination of our country!!
They really are the ruination of this country. When facts are twisted, video is edited, and outrage is directed at the wrong people, we’ve lost not only the truth, but the ability to bring others who would otherwise be equally outraged into the fold. Fox News and similar right wing news outlets are the first means of propaganda for vulnerable populations.
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And yesterday the house voted to defund public radio and TV. That’s right up there on the shameful list. It goes to the Senate now and they’re not gonna save it either I’m sure.
Rather than say just "the House" (or "the Senate," if appropriate), I like to say "House Republicans" or "the Republican majority in the House." Because I want to emphasize over and over who's causing all this, and who could stop it if they had any guts, scruples, and/or belief in democracy.
Good call Susanna!
Thanks for the tip, I’ll do that from now on too. It makes sense to be specific in blaming the correct people.
I'm fine with assigning blame where blame is richly deserved, but what I *really* want to do is hold them responsible. They could end this nightmare, or at least slam the brakes on, at any time. When it comes to betraying their country, any one of them could give Benedict Arnold a run for his money.
I totally believe that they will all be held accountable.
I agree. They will be held accountable by their constituents.
If enough of us believe, it *will* happen.
When the Constitution says the House controls the purse. it doesn't mean the White House. Trump thinks he can put his hand in the cookie jar any damn time he feels like it. And the sad excuse for the Supreme Court just backs him up.
SCOTUS sold their souls to the 😈 devil
We shall see Pam, we will do our best to fight it!
They better. Call your Senators and read them the riot act! And tell those you know in rural red areas how the news (and entertainment) they get will be taken away if THEY don't call their Senators and say DO NOT PASS THAT BILL!
I love NPR and support them. Removing this important and clear voice would be another failure for this pathetic regime.
Sad
They break everything! We just can’t have anything nice anymore!
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I was so mad about Padilla. Then I was just proud. Proud that people are willing to keep fighting back against this regime. The cracks are showing. Keep pounding!
Same here! I was fuming for sure, and it takes a lot to get me there
Thx for the inspirational words.
Agreed Bill!
Sooner or later they will break if we keep it up!😬😬😬😬😈😈💪
Tomorrow will be a great day for the resistance to this tyrannical regime. Senator Padilla speaks for us all... we cant-and wont back down. Eventually we'll need to address why American society has broken down...why decency is being pushed aside. And why some folks feel the need to intrude on other peoples lives. 🤦♀️
Absolutely Susan! Thank you for all you do and your leadership!
There are those, like me, who are unable to attend the protests (I am my mother’s caregiver). I pray for those who are able to protest that they will participate and do so in a peaceful manner.
That is why my question tomorrow will definitely include folks who cannot go! I have so many friends who aren't physically able or have work, etc. Thank you for all you do Cheryl!
Hey Cheryl, just this morning I discovered that there is a no Kings Yoga retreat online tomorrow night 5:00 to 6:30 mountain Time maybe you can find 10 minutes to do that and your protest will be heard, where it counts.
I saw a virtual protest I thought on Indivisible but I am not sure. It is for people who cannot physically protest but still want to protest
https://www.mobilize.us/nokings/?is_virtual=true
You found it!
Awesome wasn't sure!
same situation here. As a caregiver for spouse, can't march with everyone
That's ok Teri thanks for all you do!
I know there will be many more who cannot attend watching in solidarity. Perhaps you could place a sign or poster in your window.
https://www.mobilize.us/nokings/?is_virtual=true
Cancelled parade? Honestly? A possibility? So, the good God speaks! Never too late.
Yeah, he might reschedule but at that point it would already be a huge failure. But DC weather is ridiculous, so who knows. But it is very likely SB!
This is one of the only times that I pray for horrible weather in DC on my day off !
Unfortunately he’ll just reschedule it on a day where millions of protesters won’t steal his thunder, literally and figuratively. He’s such a slimeball with deviousness always at the forefront of his evil agenda. How this creep and his minions of haters were created will always be a puzzle to me.
Imagine the cost already to the taxpayers in preparation alone. My wish for him is he’s forced to sit at home in his gilded throne room while he listens to the rain and thunder outside his window and watch his TV where millions of proud Americans march in peaceful protest against him and his regime. That would be a fitting birthday.
It's the one he deserves Katiejane!
Sure would!💩💩💩💩🤡
Maybe, but damage would be done I think and it wouldn't be on his birthday! Just looking on the bright side :)
He came down his golden elevator (with his immigrant wife behind him) and kicked over the rocks that haters had been sleeping under. He publicly condoned and called for violence while stoking fear and reveling in the growing ignorance of the populace. Faux News became their place of worship.
You are correct in your assessment of trump. Expect chaos and court cases up to the midterms. I believe trump is scared that Dems will get the majority, impeach and convict him and send him to jail. Do not pass Go. He wants to invoke Marshall Law. He may be thinking that's his only hope. We cannot allow it!!
👍
Wouldn't it have been great if he fallen down the length of the escalator!!!!!
That will be extremely difficult to do for logistical reasons.
It definitely would be!
How? Simple, really: consecutive terms of BHO & JRB terrified our ignorant, fearful, obese, Type II friends & pale faced neighbors, wanna be bulky bullies that form his enduring intolerant base that loves to hate, think Us v. Them, it’s fascism, knee deep muck, with an odor that addicts the lesser pigs near the barn, those with little to lose, as smarter pigs run today’s GOP from on high and crush all they can. Vote, vote, vote your conscience, it’s not a vestigial organ. Smile, Alan Funt has us all on Candid Camera and our history is now.
what does BHO & JRB stand for?
Unfortunately he will probably reschedule. I’m surprised he cares that this is not no matter the weather event. He will
Photoshop crowds anyway.
It will still be a huge failure Michele! But DC weather is unpredictable so we will see! :)
We can only hope that his parade gets rained on. Will any in his party, besides Don Bacon, ever say enough is enough and stand up to him? No Joseph Welches
No and even Bacon buckles ugh
He’s already wasted millions on this “parade.” If it is rescheduled, he will just waste millions more - it’s not his money so who cares 😡😡!!
His timing is always perfect. Keep praying for His vengeance to show, in every way possible, against this tyrant.
The God of Righteousness will prevail
Amen to that Edie!
TACO?
The pig hates having his wig wet and his make-up running down his saggy face.
We need to come out in huge numbers, but do it peacefully. They will send in disrupters and agitators to press for violence. That is what they are hoping for. He wants to declare martial law. We need the world to see them attack their own peaceful citizens. We need to show that the majority of us want our country to be diverse. We want freedom of religion, speech, sexuality...
Absolutely Gina! 100% peaceful!
Well said Gina!
Thank you for all you are doing to get the truth out. My humble opinion is that as long as we have almost 1/2 the country watching Fox News, and businesses showing Fox on their TV, those people won’t ever know the truth. Without the Fairness Doctrine, how do we fight that?
Great observation, Lisa. The brutalization of Sen. Padilla by drumpf's shock troops is warning to immigrants and ordinary citizens about what is in store for us if his dream police state takes hold. Those of us with any sense need to oppose this tyranny as one voice. Thank you, Scott, for keeping us up with events!
Maybe start a national petition to Congress to reinstate the Fairness Doctrine
Sorry Lisa, fairness has left this Nation. Corruption is our destiny I'm afraid.
We r not headed into a dictatorship
We r into one
These thugs showing up in masks and disappearing mothers fathers and leaving children at the mercy of who
Let’s put the blame on the freak
Miller
The sheer cruelty and inhumanity is his trademark
And he is proud of it
The American people will not forget and will be in the streets
In protest
Blame appropriately placed on the puppeteer. Thanks Terry.
So glad you’re on the job, Scott. And the regime is definitely running scared. Did you see the video of Sen. Padilla being taken down and someone tells the onlookers to stop filming? They know we have the evidence to convict them all. Protests everywhere tomorrow in Peace and Love!
Thank you Katharine!
Senator Padilla should sue the Homeland Security goons for assault and battery. I still can't understand how DHS manages to find and hire people who are willing to trample their fellow Americans' civil rights.
They should be arrested for sure
YES!
What was done to Sen. Padilla is a disgrace & a warning!
Power to the PEOPLE!
What do you think about what happened to Sen. Padilla?
My thoughts are, I think Noem is one of the fakest people I have ever seen. She should get an Oscar for her performance. To Sen. Padilla, we need more senators like you, decent, hard-working, and not afraid to stand up for what is right!
Agreed Noreen!
I think what happened to Sen. Padilla was utterly disgusting, dishonorable, and reprehensible. This is the kind of thing we used to see from Dictatorships. oh! Right! We are living in one now without our consent -_- .
Agreed Vila!
Oh yes, and holy Mike perpetrating the lies about Padilla “lunging”toward Noem… amazing bullshit out of the White House
his days are numbered also
He is beyond odd that's for sure
Creepy
Maggie, I also heard a voice in back of the ( I believe press corp) crowd, shouting out “lie(s)” after Johnson was saying that Sen. Padilla was a “threat” to Sec. Noem. Great for that person calling out that little weasel Johnson on his lies. As I had read earlier, as Faux News is reporting lies about Sen. Padilla, I really hope that they get hit with another lawsuit and judgment for hundreds of $$millions of dollars!!!!! They are the ruination of our country!!
They really are the ruination of this country. When facts are twisted, video is edited, and outrage is directed at the wrong people, we’ve lost not only the truth, but the ability to bring others who would otherwise be equally outraged into the fold. Fox News and similar right wing news outlets are the first means of propaganda for vulnerable populations.
Get out and protest
call your senators
call your representatives register people to vote via postcards. You do what you need to do.