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Rebecca Akers's avatar

I found 45's assertion that without his help, Mr. McConnell would not have been re-elected laughable. Speaking as a Kentuckian (never voted for Mitch, never will), Mitch did not need the little help that 45 offered. Despite people stating they do not like Mitch, they still voted for him and against their own best interest. Just throw around a few key words such as socialist, baby-killer, gun control and there is Mitch's re-election. I put partial blame on the state Democratic party strategy that always seems to be on the defensive rather than offensive and have told them so. In actuality, I see Mitch a larger threat than 45.

The assertion now that the soon to be ex-president wants to send everyone more money indicates to me that his thinking is becoming more irrational. I think he believes if he vetoes bills, the public will rise up and declare him the winner. He thinks like a three or four year old or like someone in early stages of dementia. He obviously never took a basic civics course. Of course as this election definitely proved, many of my fellow citizens need a massive refresher course in civics and history.

I am taking Dr. Richardson's advice and not worry about January 6. I have already taken her advice and have started putting pressure on my elected officials about issues I care about. After all, as I reminded Mitch, we are the bosses.

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Kari's avatar

“...a system in the DOJ that insures that pardons are doled out for reasons of grace and mercy...”

https://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow/watch/trump-hijacks-pardon-process-creates-system-for-personal-favors-special-access-98310213598

Grace and Mercy, where have you been? We can only imagine that these attributes have existed during trump’s reign.

I spent Inauguration Day in January 2017 on Boston Common with millions of others world-wide taking part in the “Women’s March” (though not only for women). It was a memorable and moving day, the experience has helped me to survive these past 4 years. Who could have predicted that our precious United States democracy would be pushed to the brink? Who knew that the silver lining of these 4 years would be that so many of us have been motivated to educate (or remind) ourselves about civics and the workings of government?

As we hold with our fingernails on the cliff edge, dangling over the precipice of fascism, I thank goodness for the supports from so many... including Heather and our Founders. The Constitution is our safety net and Democracy is our guiding light.

🇺🇸Oh say, does that Star-Spangled Banner yet wave, o’er the land of the free and the home of the brave?

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