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Mike Hammer's avatar

The congressional hearings to hold Trump’s minions accountable will be televised so all Americans can see for themselves who is going down. So much corruption, so little popcorn.

Tess's avatar

Stock up on the popcorn Mike! :)

Ms Jonington's avatar

I’m feeling something I haven’t felt in a long time: actual hope with a backbone. Voters asked for this. Now Wyden can go after Epstein’s bankers, Raskin walks in with years of receipts, and the people who acted untouchable are being told to lawyer up. We cannot waste this moment.

Brenda Doherty's avatar

Our work will continue in the battle against the evil Stephen Miller!

Kat Hudy's avatar

IMO Miller is truly the most evil & vile man in America. It’s why Trump keeps him on. If he can’t of think of a depraved & vengeful enough plan, he knows Miller will come through. So I believe Stephen Miller should be the 1st to be investigated and hopefully Impeached from power all Government work in America & beyond.

Sam Jones's avatar

What I’m most proud of this season is the stubbornness. People got told for two years that nothing they did mattered, and they showed up anyway. I don’t want a victory lap that turns into a nap. I want that same refusal going into January.

Sister Stan's avatar

We'll keep it going, Sam!!!

Mia's avatar

SO happy about this blue wave. SO happy we Mainers got rid of Susan Collins (though LePage is a bummer). So excited about all the good, honest people who worked hard and prevailed and will be in our government.

Joyce S.'s avatar

I honestly was surprised that Le Page is still around. I'm so sorry.

Denise Lowe's avatar

The appointment of Stephen Miller as chief of staff shows how they're doubling down on trying to rule by fear. They should have already realized that's not actually working any more. I'm still angry that so many republicans have ignored or defied subpoenas without consequences. Or lied under oath without consequences. I still want to see trump sentenced and jailed for his 34 felony convictions. I want to see all these people in prison. And I'm fascinated to see how quickly folks are already jumping ship. They should be afraid.

Sister Stan's avatar

The evil architect needs to go & be held accountable

Patrick P's avatar

Go Blue Poems

Tuesday's referendum wasn't only about the war

It was about you not caring or knowing the score

Your vanity projects are putting lipstick on a pig

The country has never seen corruption this big

We'll over turn Citizens' United and stop its corrupt funding

Billionaires won't determine what's said or who's running

The fact you are making Steven Miller Chief of Staff

Is an F. U. to America, but we'll have the last laugh

You think you're untouchable because of your position

It won't be about retribution following the transition

We will be seeking justice and, of course, restitution

We'll claw back your powers and restore the institution

Subpoenas & depositions are coming for your family

The shady deals made were a shameful calamity

All this was done with a backdrop to our suffering

Paying higher prices because of all the goffering

A president who has tripled his wealth on our dime

You have taken advantage of us for the last time

Steven Miller's dastardly actions won't work

It makes us more determined for treating us like a jerk

Even the Republicans left know the true score

They won’t all support you like they did before

You must realize that you can't skip out on this bill

Because there will be a new watch dog on Capitol Hill

Your days of wine and roses have taken a toll

We are coming for the money that you stole

The ballroom and the gold won't stay in the Whitehouse

It is not a memorial to you. It is the people's house

We don't erect Monuments to abusers of women and children

Once the Epstein files are released there will be retribution

Your supporters will be the ones leading the charge

There is no place you can hide from news this large

Justice is patient but only if there is accountability

A bipartisan effort will help fulfill our constitutional duty

Justice is blind but she also carries a sword

Patience is a virtue but its time you can't afford

Barbara Pflughaupt's avatar

The first person they should put under oath is Elon Musk. The second thing they should do is put Les Wexner under oath in regard to Jeffrey Epstein

Patrick P's avatar

Go Blue Poems

Tuesday's referendum wasn't only about the war

It was about you not caring or knowing the score

Your vanity projects are putting lipstick on a pig

The country has never seen corruption this big

We'll over turn Citizens' United and stop its corrupt funding

Billionaires won't determine what's said or who's running

The fact you are making Steven Miller Chief of Staff

Is an F. U. to America, but we'll have the last laugh

You think you're untouchable because of your position

It won't be about retribution following the transition

We will be seeking justice and, of course, restitution

We'll claw back your powers and restore the institution

Subpoenas & depositions are coming for your family

The shady deals made were a shameful calamity

All this was done with a backdrop to our suffering

Paying higher prices because of all the goffering

A president who has tripled his wealth on our dime

You have taken advantage of us for the last time

Steven Miller's dastardly actions won't work

It makes us more determined for treating us like a jerk

Even the Republicans left know the true score

They won’t all support you like they did before

You must realize that you can't skip out on this bill

Because there will be a new watch dog on Capitol Hill

Your days of wine and roses have taken a toll

We are coming for the money that you stole

The ballroom and the gold won't stay in the Whitehouse

It is not a memorial to you. It is the people's house

We don't erect Monuments to abusers of women and children

Once the Epstein files are released there will be retribution

Your supporters will be the ones leading the charge

There is no place you can hide from news this large

Justice is patient but only if there is accountability

A bipartisan effort will help fulfill our constitutional duty

Justice is blind but she also carries a sword

Patience is a virtue but its time you can't afford

Kay Curry's avatar

Stephen Miller if they can and then Pete Hegseth. Then all the rest of 45/47 regime and family.

I am so joyous about the Blue taking over Congress. The women and all the younger ones in age. We got rid of a lot of elderly ducks

Diana Miller's avatar

will the democrats open up the Epstein papers?

Sam Jones's avatar

It’s a fair question. Garcia has already named Epstein’s co-conspirators as targets, Wyden is going after Epstein’s bankers once he has the gavel.

Like Scott wrote, Epstein survivors who never got a public hearing should finally get one. Democrats take control of those subpoenas in January, and we’ll keep you posted on every step.

Sister Stan's avatar

We can hardly wait. They WILL be held accountable because we WILL be watching!

Kim Nesvig's avatar

Trump and Blanche have ignored court orders to release these files. They have ignored the act that required the release of these files. They will defy Congress again. That’s a give.

I’m convinced that Trump’s impeachment is inevitable. He doesn’t feel compelled to comply with the law and frankly, he would rather see the country die that admit error or face accountability.

Diana Miller's avatar

this all sounds good but what about what they are going to do to bring prices down; help the folks who have been put in detention; bring home the folks that ICE captured and sent to other countries; put the ice people that killed Americans in prison; if what they spend all their time on investigating people what about all the folks who are suffering?

Kay Curry's avatar

They can walk and chew gum at the same time. They are going after all affordability and accountbility. Yahoo

Diana Miller's avatar

then why aren't we hearing about it

Kim Nesvig's avatar

Here’s the thing. There is no magic wand that will reduce prices (other than perhaps oil prices by ending the whole Iranian fiasco). There isn’t a silver bullet to make health care costs cheaper, maybe extending coverage, but not cheaper. There’s no wave of the hand that will simple way to make housing less expensive.

Sam Jones's avatar

Fair point. Accountability and affordability have to move together. We’ll be pushing for both. In fact, I think that was one of our trending hashtags this week!

Tracy Kohlbeck's avatar

My fear is another blanket pardon from the orange baboon and all of his coconspirators will walk away unscathed. What can Congress do to avoid that?

Sam Jones's avatar

Great question, and a few of you are asking it.

Congress can’t block or invalidate a presidential pardon of federal crimes, even a blanket one. But a pardon also doesn’t cover state charges, and it doesn’t stop Congress from issuing subpoenas or putting people under oath.

Once someone is pardoned for a federal crime, they generally can’t take the Fifth about that pardoned conduct. So oversight still has teeth, and states can still prosecute. We’ll keep digging into this.

Kim Nesvig's avatar

Impeach. Thats the only real toll available to Congress.

Sandi Edgar Gomes's avatar

Now we have to have strong leadership in the House and Senate. Jeffries and Schumer are not up to the job!!! They continue to cry for bipartisanship with the very people who have destroyed this country. THEY MUST BE REPLACED!!!!

Kim Nesvig's avatar

I believe that Congress will inevitably be forced to impeach Trump. Instead of learning from his mistakes, he has already chosen to double down on every one. Expect more attacks on both immigrants and American citizens. Expect more blatant attempts to choke off speech. Expect more blundering assaults on Iran and our traditions allies. All.of this will be urged on by Vladimir Putin in the hope of hastening the collapse of America. Congress will have no choice but to impeach, because hearing alone cannot indict or convict, the DOJ will not indict and given the 2024 Immunity ruling, we are left with only the 25th and Impeachment. The former is even more difficult to implement than impeachment. So, we either investigate Trump while he destroys the world or we remove him.

Pam Casale's avatar

Clearly a good percentage of Trump voters crossed over the side of justice and respect. It renews my faith in humanity - that one can right their wrongs and that the vote is the best way to do that. And as a postscript - I am so jazzed by the number of women elected to public office - no agenda just the ability to prioritize country over self.