I would love to see an ad campaign that shows Republican “leaders” contradicting themselves in their immigration policy demands. This could be interspersed with narration detailing Democrats’ offers to create a bipartisan solution that can be acted on.
I would love to see an ad campaign that shows Republican “leaders” contradicting themselves in their immigration policy demands. This could be interspersed with narration detailing Democrats’ offers to create a bipartisan solution that can be acted on.
Gary….I seriously agree that a FAR MORE COMPELLING communications campaign needs to occur…in a comment down the way I mention that we need some ‘effective’ theater…we need the kind of communication that the media really picks up on..whether it’s Nikki’s T Shirts or some other way to emphasize the degree of threat to our democracy…that is occurring and as I write this it occurs to me that Doomsday Clock might be appropriate ….only this time it’s a Democracy;s Doomsday Clock….where every time one of these nasty rep deals occurs there’s a public VISUAL Clock noting the potential cost…and whoever manages it has the media’s attention…..
And I would use billboards at key transportation hubs with each new DAMAGING EVENT and what its impact is on the Democracy Doomsday Clock!
“This list is far from complete, but here are a few assertions I’d love to see Democrats start making:”
Simon Rosenberg is doing similar⬆️ as Rick Wilson proposes. He’s gaining a lot of traction with the media, has a large following (and growing) and has been instrumental in helping Dems flip seats.
Meanwhile the civilian population in Gaza is not only unhoused by bombing, having severe shelter problems after heavy rain, but... unless there has been some unannounced radical change since 2 US Senators returned from the border weeks ago with catastrophic reports, many are starving, without clean water, without medicines and essential medical supplies.
Overmuch jaw jaw AND war war, too, but if there's no emergency aid -- a unilateral US airdrop if need be -- great numbers of essential young voters will turn against Biden and his administration.
Such action -- precedent, the 1948 Berlin airlift and the Marshall Plan, helping BOTH German civilians AND European victims of the Nazi onslaught -- would cause huge GOP hysteria... while undermining anti-American propaganda and potentially relieving tensions that could expand the war.
Above all, it would fulfil a humanitarian obligation -- better late than never.
And win the support of young voters at a time of still extraordinary American complacency in the face of the greatest threat facing the United States since the attack on Fort Sumter.
Concerning the 1948 precedent, bear in mind the crimes of the same nature as 10/7 but on an infinitely greater scale committed by a German regime not long before and the immense direct cost to America of the Second World War, both in human lives lost and materiel.
Where the current situation differs is that WW2 resulted in a huge burst in industrial activity to feed the war machine, whereas blocking arms supplies to Ukraine will impact America's arms industry. Now, I have no love for any form of arms industry or modern war but, quite apart from undermining BOTH endangered NATO allies AND the United States' international standing and reputation for reliability in meeting essential obligations, effective MAGA support for Putin through the sabotaging of Ukrainian defenses must adversely affect American industries and workers...
IF YOU HAVE CONTACTS IN AFFECTED INDUSTRIES, EITHER EMPLOYERS OR WORKERS, REMIND THEM OF WHAT M.A.G.A. ACTUALLY MEANS FOR THEM, NOW.
Joan, "FAR MORE COMPELLING communications campaign needs to occur"
We missed that boat Joan. Staring in the 1987 time frame the far right began buying AM radio stations all over America. I first heard Rush Limbaugh in a shuttle bus at Eastman Kodak company in 1987. Just taking a shuttle bus exposed me to Rush Limbaugh. Eventually, and not after many years, AM stations all over America, newly owned by the far right, were broadcasting not just Limbaugh, but, literally hundreds of paid patsies for the far right.
Now? Turn on your AM radio and thumb through the stations during the day ANYWHERE in America and you will hear, all day long, far right nuts spouting trash.
Not even ONE AM station touts the successes of the Biden administration. Just constant evil associated with "the left".
The guy who lives across from me spends every Saturday working in his garage with the door open playing a nut named "Michael Savage "all .... day .... long". So, if I am working on one of my several lawnmowers or motorcycles, rather than having a nice quiet time with my tools, I have to hear Michael Savage nut odyssey for the whole day.
Democrats have totally failed where reaching out to EVERYONE matters. Fox News has attracted even those I thought were reasonable people. AM radio has sucked in all the rural people. Yes, AM radio is still in every tractor sold by every company selling tractors with a cab folks.
The Republicans began in 1987. Maybe they reach their goal in 2024. Dems? Have not even STARTED trying to roll out a communication to all plan.
True that, Mike. I remember in the early 90's hearing one of my former stellar local AM radio stations have a news broadcast that sounded awfully biased (at the time, I was working graveyard shifts, and listened to Art Bell overnight because it was entertaining. I had come in at 1800 for an overtime shift, and discovered a news station that touted itself as "fair and balanced". Nothing of the sort.)
OMG Ally. I love(d) Art Bell. He had the best callers. They all were 100% sure they had seen aliens or whatever. I think he probably saved my life as I would listen to him as I drove home from New Haven, CT to Maine. Fascinating stuff.
I've recently discovered John Fugelsang on Progressive Radio although I catch the reruns of his late night call in show.
Thanks for reminding me about Art Bell. You made my day.
Mike…agree on the ‘missed boat’ deal ….think the impact of your neighbor’s favorite radio channels just plain scary… I’m not apt to forget your ‘Saturday afternoon sharing’….
“To rally the growing number of voters who do not consume news through traditional media, the campaign is trying to reach them on social media, with videos from influencers and even those with smaller followings.
During a stop in North Carolina this month, Mr. Biden made an hourlong visit to the home of a supporter who had his student loans canceled through a federal program. The man’s son later posted a video of Mr. Biden’s visit on TikTok, which drew millions of views — a template for how the campaign hopes to reach voters in new ways.”
Joan- I like your vision of how the messaging needs to go. One of the emerging Freedom Caucus tropes, I recall, was how they denigrated Democratic candidates (John Kerry, Al Gore) for “droning” , etc, solidifying the “nattering nabob” image. What I’m hearing you say is: State the truth, bu
State the truth, but with a keen understanding of the American appreciation of wry humor. John Stewart embodies this to the tee! So glad he’s back. Along these lines, the Taylor Swift phenomenon. Isn’t it interesting that the Repugs are losing their minds over Swift’s embrace of her power to support Biden?
Instead of an ad campaign that would actually help, it seems the Dem ad campaign is directed at me, and likely people like me, who will never vote Repub. I am buried under an avalanche of begging emails. I never respond to them. I know enough to know who to support. Since I have limited resources, I have to be selective and their barrage is more hinderance than helpful. Communicate with non-MAGAts with the ammunition that repubs have piled high. Near me is a large billboard with the cretin’s ugly visage staring down. What happened to maddog’s billboard campaign of 2020? Your suggestions are great. Wish powers that be would listen.
Postcard campaigns are an effective way to reach out to potential voters. Hand written cards seem to do better than commercially produced 'literature.' Doing five a day takes less than an hour.
I have written many postcards and wonder how we have tracked that this is a winning strategy. I honestly don't believe that it is helpful to anyone but the writer and sender.
One of the groups I write postcards for is Environmental Voter Project. They have regular sessions where they show results of studies they have done on the influence of hand written postcards. There is evidence it makes a difference, the difference doesn’t have to be great, just a small percentage makes a difference in outcomes. There are other groups that have shown increased voting but I can’t remember which ones.
And you are right it does make me feel better to do something.
A great suggestion, also love "Just Say NO to the Bully" index cards placed around. There is a web site that prints "coin" messages that can be put around. Can't find it at the moment. As to the DNC, spend the money on quoting the insanity that repubs spew non stop
There is also a website that sells rocks with themed messages that can be dropped about as you take a walk. They are actually pottery rocks. Nothing that will do damage if thrown.
Jeri, I’m with you. The thought of the constant barrage of emails for which I then have to take the time to set up a filter to send to junk mail actually stops me from donating. I will, eventually, but right now my email is overloaded enough!
It is really disgusting that the money for this is wasted. They know me, they know I will never be a chump nut. They know every time I give a dime. Do something that might move the needle. I only have one vote and Joe will have it, should I live so long.
They have never disputed what is important. Money for the rich. Period. Yet the poor and those on the brink lap it up. But billionaire supporters want more, more, more. Heard my Mama say "the rich get richer and the poor get poorer," all my childhood. She would be gobsmacked today.
I think they do it so much because it is very inexpensive and easy to do. I send mass mailings to a group and it takes about a minute to set it up. And I’m not a tech person at all.
I can't imagine. I have always voted and will if I can crawl. Those who stay home are ignorant, stupid or evil. This is no time to try third parties, or seek perfect solutions. It is to avoid Putin's takeover. If the religious nuts get raptured in the process, so much the better.
Jeri-Agree. Are they too arrogant to read Heather, Joyce’s, or Jeff’s Substacks to learn about the great ideas “we the people” have for what could speak to a broader electorate?
Democrats keep asking for money and don’t seem to get anywhere. I see no effective ad campaigns. IEach one needs to speak loudly and cause some protest in their districts that attracts the lame media IMHO.
That is an excellent idea. Show the American people the truth of MAGA Republicans. They don't care about anything but pleasing the Orange menace, one of the worst men in our history. How these people live with themselves is beyond my understanding.
I would love to see more Republicans who have courage, and have been educated as to their expected responsibilities in doing the job of protecting and caring for the people of the USA. Do they not realize that when they make a "god" of one man, they are making themselves dispensable. Finding another "power hungry, money hungry zoombie is easy. Finding a wise, respecful, well educated "servant" of the people is a rarity now-a-days.
Those elected within the Democratic Party must step up with courage! They too must not put personsal agendas before the citizens (and those who would like to be) . Many are quiet. Some of our Democratic leaders are pouring out their lives to save and to build onto the foundations of freedom and justice fought for from our beginnings.
We have recently lost young lives who gave themselves to serve and protect our nation. This is serious. Parents have lost their children, Husbands/wives have been killed. Children have lost a parent. What have WE sacrificed for freedom, for the care of our planet home, for safety, for the education of our children, for freedom to worship or not...we have the FREEDOM to choose, BUT FOR HOW LONG!?
Please, many members of the Republican Party...take an honest look at yourselves....you look like mindless zoobies following someone's every word. You are following someone who is a criminal ! You have lost your autonomy as a human being and you are leading many naive people to hell with you!!!
Who are we today? Who will we become? We must not sell our souls to the highest bidder!
At one time, in our histories.... WE WERE PEOPLE AT THE BORDER!!!!
The greatness of America is that we are a mix of all the world and for most of the time, we have been able to get along. We must constantly and with good hearts work to improve all of our points of entry ...we must help one another as we have been given aid in our family's past.
And by the way...we are the ones buying/selling the drugs!!!! We choose the drug, then we are the ones who die or cause others to die. Let's look at another reality.
Sorry, Gary...these many words were NOT all pointed to your comment. It was just "Republican leaders" and "the border" that "set me off".
Yo.. Emily Pfaff, good post. Keeping in mind, that 98% of us posting here would not vote for Don Mega-suck, we-uns.., should keep our negative feelings (negative waves) about 'Joe' to ourselves when encountering other good folks, i.e., non-subscribers to HCR et al.., period. Feeding them (err ahh "sharing") tid-bits of 'good' they might be able to chew on //might\\ be okay but please remember, they've been hearing all the negative crap.., like: inflation is out of control.., Joe is a pedophile-photos prove it.., our country is a messs.., prices are thru the roof.., "Karens" (liberals) are everywhere.., U-krane is another Afganistan.., and on and on. And these "folks" get most of this baloney from talk radio, facebook dis-info posts, and the oil-truck driver. So, your well-intended "tid-bit" will probably go over like a lead-balloon. Being subtle probably will be seen-thru, meaning you lose. Don't lose. Unless you're wandering amongst street-dwellers the "folks" you are encountering 'have jobs' or are already receiving some Gov't stippend (welfare, food stamps, debitcard, heating assistance, SSI, etc) so they blame the Gov't ("Joe") for putting them in that "terrible" position. The reality being, for them, America has never been greater, but they don't see it that way. They march around hearing some photo-genic asshole/rich kid telling them..., teling them.., America sucks. So, again.., keep your negative-waves regarding this President, OR this Administration to yourself or posting here on HCR where they can't see it. Or, they'll just think your the one full of shit... and you LOSE. Don't LOSE!!
Naw, Oregon snowflakes. Just a few of them and the entire state shuts down because snow doesn't happen enough to have the right equipment on hand to deal with what is routine in the north and east.
Sorry, had to read it this morning because of a district party meeting about upcoming elections locally. Attended last night
Ken Buck is regrettably my representative (and I think the rethugs will take this opportunity to get rid of Boebert as the former R state party chair is running--away from his 2022 arrest record for DUI IN AN ELECTRIC BRONCO! and having a gun while drunk. I'm sure the rethugs will not be pleased about the electric Bronco.
BK, thanks for sharing this! I knew about each of these episodes but including the names and the numbers just sent chills down my spine. Why do none dare call it treason??
We think alike, Marge. Whether in secret or the open when they work Against the country and its people, harming all of us, costing many thousands of lives over time, "offering aid & comfort",....yes, it's treason. But, as you say, none dare call it that.
Dems have always been softer on holding them accountable during my lifetime and Merrick Garland is sadly continuing that experience as the GOP reps are still casting votes that are against the oath of office they swore to and getting away with it. Save but a select few, most of the thousands of insurrectionists who tried to overthrow the government are being given only the most basic of penalties and the "former guy" pardoned people that should be behind bars until old age. They count on Garland and the Dems to be soft on everything so know they can get away with it.
We are living thru a time when the consequences for these most egregious crimes as Thom Hartmann points out have been mostly inconsequential and that bodes ill for the future. But, that's my bleak side. I still hope and pray that when even those hardcore GOP votes step inside and close the curtain that, when they push that lever even they can't vote for the demented lying souls that have taken over their former party.
I would love to see an ad campaign that shows Republican “leaders” contradicting themselves in their immigration policy demands. This could be interspersed with narration detailing Democrats’ offers to create a bipartisan solution that can be acted on.
Gary….I seriously agree that a FAR MORE COMPELLING communications campaign needs to occur…in a comment down the way I mention that we need some ‘effective’ theater…we need the kind of communication that the media really picks up on..whether it’s Nikki’s T Shirts or some other way to emphasize the degree of threat to our democracy…that is occurring and as I write this it occurs to me that Doomsday Clock might be appropriate ….only this time it’s a Democracy;s Doomsday Clock….where every time one of these nasty rep deals occurs there’s a public VISUAL Clock noting the potential cost…and whoever manages it has the media’s attention…..
And I would use billboards at key transportation hubs with each new DAMAGING EVENT and what its impact is on the Democracy Doomsday Clock!
Rick Wilson outlines such a campaign in his sub stack today. Here it is : https://therickwilson.substack.com/p/flip-the-border-narrative?utm_source=substack&publication_id=1887091&post_id=141141316&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&utm_campaign=email-share&triggerShare=true&isFreemail=false&r=3hyb6
“This list is far from complete, but here are a few assertions I’d love to see Democrats start making:”
Simon Rosenberg is doing similar⬆️ as Rick Wilson proposes. He’s gaining a lot of traction with the media, has a large following (and growing) and has been instrumental in helping Dems flip seats.
https://www.hopiumchronicles.com/p/the-country-is-far-better-off-today?utm_medium=reader2
Highly recommend looking at rick wilson's 'Border' substack - ex-Republican thinking strategically
Bruce…I’d love to see Rick’s deal../but all I’m getting is a general ‘g mail’ comment…no campaign outline?
does this work Joan? https://therickwilson.substack.com/p/flip-the-border-narrative?utm_source=substack&publication_id=1887091&post_id=141141316&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&utm_campaign=email-share&triggerShare=true&isFreemail=false&r=3hyb6
Makes sense.
Problem:
Meanwhile the civilian population in Gaza is not only unhoused by bombing, having severe shelter problems after heavy rain, but... unless there has been some unannounced radical change since 2 US Senators returned from the border weeks ago with catastrophic reports, many are starving, without clean water, without medicines and essential medical supplies.
Overmuch jaw jaw AND war war, too, but if there's no emergency aid -- a unilateral US airdrop if need be -- great numbers of essential young voters will turn against Biden and his administration.
Such action -- precedent, the 1948 Berlin airlift and the Marshall Plan, helping BOTH German civilians AND European victims of the Nazi onslaught -- would cause huge GOP hysteria... while undermining anti-American propaganda and potentially relieving tensions that could expand the war.
Above all, it would fulfil a humanitarian obligation -- better late than never.
And win the support of young voters at a time of still extraordinary American complacency in the face of the greatest threat facing the United States since the attack on Fort Sumter.
Concerning the 1948 precedent, bear in mind the crimes of the same nature as 10/7 but on an infinitely greater scale committed by a German regime not long before and the immense direct cost to America of the Second World War, both in human lives lost and materiel.
Where the current situation differs is that WW2 resulted in a huge burst in industrial activity to feed the war machine, whereas blocking arms supplies to Ukraine will impact America's arms industry. Now, I have no love for any form of arms industry or modern war but, quite apart from undermining BOTH endangered NATO allies AND the United States' international standing and reputation for reliability in meeting essential obligations, effective MAGA support for Putin through the sabotaging of Ukrainian defenses must adversely affect American industries and workers...
IF YOU HAVE CONTACTS IN AFFECTED INDUSTRIES, EITHER EMPLOYERS OR WORKERS, REMIND THEM OF WHAT M.A.G.A. ACTUALLY MEANS FOR THEM, NOW.
Thank you Peter.
Bruce many thanks for the Rick Wilson referral…..he’s special!
The link works for me
Joan, "FAR MORE COMPELLING communications campaign needs to occur"
We missed that boat Joan. Staring in the 1987 time frame the far right began buying AM radio stations all over America. I first heard Rush Limbaugh in a shuttle bus at Eastman Kodak company in 1987. Just taking a shuttle bus exposed me to Rush Limbaugh. Eventually, and not after many years, AM stations all over America, newly owned by the far right, were broadcasting not just Limbaugh, but, literally hundreds of paid patsies for the far right.
Now? Turn on your AM radio and thumb through the stations during the day ANYWHERE in America and you will hear, all day long, far right nuts spouting trash.
Not even ONE AM station touts the successes of the Biden administration. Just constant evil associated with "the left".
The guy who lives across from me spends every Saturday working in his garage with the door open playing a nut named "Michael Savage "all .... day .... long". So, if I am working on one of my several lawnmowers or motorcycles, rather than having a nice quiet time with my tools, I have to hear Michael Savage nut odyssey for the whole day.
Democrats have totally failed where reaching out to EVERYONE matters. Fox News has attracted even those I thought were reasonable people. AM radio has sucked in all the rural people. Yes, AM radio is still in every tractor sold by every company selling tractors with a cab folks.
The Republicans began in 1987. Maybe they reach their goal in 2024. Dems? Have not even STARTED trying to roll out a communication to all plan.
True that, Mike. I remember in the early 90's hearing one of my former stellar local AM radio stations have a news broadcast that sounded awfully biased (at the time, I was working graveyard shifts, and listened to Art Bell overnight because it was entertaining. I had come in at 1800 for an overtime shift, and discovered a news station that touted itself as "fair and balanced". Nothing of the sort.)
OMG Ally. I love(d) Art Bell. He had the best callers. They all were 100% sure they had seen aliens or whatever. I think he probably saved my life as I would listen to him as I drove home from New Haven, CT to Maine. Fascinating stuff.
I've recently discovered John Fugelsang on Progressive Radio although I catch the reruns of his late night call in show.
Thanks for reminding me about Art Bell. You made my day.
He got me through many a shift…
Mike…agree on the ‘missed boat’ deal ….think the impact of your neighbor’s favorite radio channels just plain scary… I’m not apt to forget your ‘Saturday afternoon sharing’….
“To rally the growing number of voters who do not consume news through traditional media, the campaign is trying to reach them on social media, with videos from influencers and even those with smaller followings.
During a stop in North Carolina this month, Mr. Biden made an hourlong visit to the home of a supporter who had his student loans canceled through a federal program. The man’s son later posted a video of Mr. Biden’s visit on TikTok, which drew millions of views — a template for how the campaign hopes to reach voters in new ways.”
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/29/us/politics/biden-trump-election-taylor-swift.html?unlocked_article_code=1.R00.pyur.oEZUGXaCSbdu&bgrp=a&smid=url-share
And I would use billboards at key transportation hubs with each new DAMAGING EVENT and what its impact is on the Democracy Doomsday Clock!
Billboards all over the country are the way to go. Thank you for saying that
Tell it to those with advertising snap. So far it’s money down the drain. Maybe get some help from Lincoln Project
Joan- I like your vision of how the messaging needs to go. One of the emerging Freedom Caucus tropes, I recall, was how they denigrated Democratic candidates (John Kerry, Al Gore) for “droning” , etc, solidifying the “nattering nabob” image. What I’m hearing you say is: State the truth, bu
State the truth, but with a keen understanding of the American appreciation of wry humor. John Stewart embodies this to the tee! So glad he’s back. Along these lines, the Taylor Swift phenomenon. Isn’t it interesting that the Repugs are losing their minds over Swift’s embrace of her power to support Biden?
Instead of an ad campaign that would actually help, it seems the Dem ad campaign is directed at me, and likely people like me, who will never vote Repub. I am buried under an avalanche of begging emails. I never respond to them. I know enough to know who to support. Since I have limited resources, I have to be selective and their barrage is more hinderance than helpful. Communicate with non-MAGAts with the ammunition that repubs have piled high. Near me is a large billboard with the cretin’s ugly visage staring down. What happened to maddog’s billboard campaign of 2020? Your suggestions are great. Wish powers that be would listen.
Postcard campaigns are an effective way to reach out to potential voters. Hand written cards seem to do better than commercially produced 'literature.' Doing five a day takes less than an hour.
It is a way to DOO something. I writ postcards with my daughter. Also a way to donate by providing stamps, post cards and time.
I have written many postcards and wonder how we have tracked that this is a winning strategy. I honestly don't believe that it is helpful to anyone but the writer and sender.
One of the groups I write postcards for is Environmental Voter Project. They have regular sessions where they show results of studies they have done on the influence of hand written postcards. There is evidence it makes a difference, the difference doesn’t have to be great, just a small percentage makes a difference in outcomes. There are other groups that have shown increased voting but I can’t remember which ones.
And you are right it does make me feel better to do something.
A great suggestion, also love "Just Say NO to the Bully" index cards placed around. There is a web site that prints "coin" messages that can be put around. Can't find it at the moment. As to the DNC, spend the money on quoting the insanity that repubs spew non stop
There is also a website that sells rocks with themed messages that can be dropped about as you take a walk. They are actually pottery rocks. Nothing that will do damage if thrown.
Wonder if Google knows.
Jeri, I’m with you. The thought of the constant barrage of emails for which I then have to take the time to set up a filter to send to junk mail actually stops me from donating. I will, eventually, but right now my email is overloaded enough!
It is really disgusting that the money for this is wasted. They know me, they know I will never be a chump nut. They know every time I give a dime. Do something that might move the needle. I only have one vote and Joe will have it, should I live so long.
They paid 50 MILLION for tfg's legal fees. Sickening especially when we have children in our own neighborhoods going to bed hungry.
They have never disputed what is important. Money for the rich. Period. Yet the poor and those on the brink lap it up. But billionaire supporters want more, more, more. Heard my Mama say "the rich get richer and the poor get poorer," all my childhood. She would be gobsmacked today.
I think they do it so much because it is very inexpensive and easy to do. I send mass mailings to a group and it takes about a minute to set it up. And I’m not a tech person at all.
It has a negative effect on me. I'm sure it must result in donations but I will never respond to such.
The ad campaign may be to get you to vote, period. Seems to be a lot of people who are planning to either stay home or not vote the top of the ticket.
I can't imagine. I have always voted and will if I can crawl. Those who stay home are ignorant, stupid or evil. This is no time to try third parties, or seek perfect solutions. It is to avoid Putin's takeover. If the religious nuts get raptured in the process, so much the better.
Jeri-Agree. Are they too arrogant to read Heather, Joyce’s, or Jeff’s Substacks to learn about the great ideas “we the people” have for what could speak to a broader electorate?
Times a wasting
I too get an avalanche of texts everyday. I wish I could donate to many of them but that's not gonna happen.
Nor can I. I get requests for $5.00. Insane when I feel like they waste that much with every email.
Democrats keep asking for money and don’t seem to get anywhere. I see no effective ad campaigns. IEach one needs to speak loudly and cause some protest in their districts that attracts the lame media IMHO.
Yesterday Biden team announced a $250,000,000 ad budget
Most on useless emails to me, no doubt.
And texts, too. :(
I always "stop" those and phone messages. Stay away from my phone, beggers and hackers. So far, I just delete emails, but that may change soon.
I like the billboard idea. Gets people's attention, and everyone sees them.
They really work with this road traveling country
I sure hope not Jeri
Holy Smokes!
If it's any consolation drump et al are much worse.
That is an excellent idea. Show the American people the truth of MAGA Republicans. They don't care about anything but pleasing the Orange menace, one of the worst men in our history. How these people live with themselves is beyond my understanding.
Gary S,
I would love to see more Republicans who have courage, and have been educated as to their expected responsibilities in doing the job of protecting and caring for the people of the USA. Do they not realize that when they make a "god" of one man, they are making themselves dispensable. Finding another "power hungry, money hungry zoombie is easy. Finding a wise, respecful, well educated "servant" of the people is a rarity now-a-days.
Those elected within the Democratic Party must step up with courage! They too must not put personsal agendas before the citizens (and those who would like to be) . Many are quiet. Some of our Democratic leaders are pouring out their lives to save and to build onto the foundations of freedom and justice fought for from our beginnings.
We have recently lost young lives who gave themselves to serve and protect our nation. This is serious. Parents have lost their children, Husbands/wives have been killed. Children have lost a parent. What have WE sacrificed for freedom, for the care of our planet home, for safety, for the education of our children, for freedom to worship or not...we have the FREEDOM to choose, BUT FOR HOW LONG!?
Please, many members of the Republican Party...take an honest look at yourselves....you look like mindless zoobies following someone's every word. You are following someone who is a criminal ! You have lost your autonomy as a human being and you are leading many naive people to hell with you!!!
Who are we today? Who will we become? We must not sell our souls to the highest bidder!
At one time, in our histories.... WE WERE PEOPLE AT THE BORDER!!!!
The greatness of America is that we are a mix of all the world and for most of the time, we have been able to get along. We must constantly and with good hearts work to improve all of our points of entry ...we must help one another as we have been given aid in our family's past.
And by the way...we are the ones buying/selling the drugs!!!! We choose the drug, then we are the ones who die or cause others to die. Let's look at another reality.
Sorry, Gary...these many words were NOT all pointed to your comment. It was just "Republican leaders" and "the border" that "set me off".
Democrats Do offer bipartisan solutions!
Yo.. Emily Pfaff, good post. Keeping in mind, that 98% of us posting here would not vote for Don Mega-suck, we-uns.., should keep our negative feelings (negative waves) about 'Joe' to ourselves when encountering other good folks, i.e., non-subscribers to HCR et al.., period. Feeding them (err ahh "sharing") tid-bits of 'good' they might be able to chew on //might\\ be okay but please remember, they've been hearing all the negative crap.., like: inflation is out of control.., Joe is a pedophile-photos prove it.., our country is a messs.., prices are thru the roof.., "Karens" (liberals) are everywhere.., U-krane is another Afganistan.., and on and on. And these "folks" get most of this baloney from talk radio, facebook dis-info posts, and the oil-truck driver. So, your well-intended "tid-bit" will probably go over like a lead-balloon. Being subtle probably will be seen-thru, meaning you lose. Don't lose. Unless you're wandering amongst street-dwellers the "folks" you are encountering 'have jobs' or are already receiving some Gov't stippend (welfare, food stamps, debitcard, heating assistance, SSI, etc) so they blame the Gov't ("Joe") for putting them in that "terrible" position. The reality being, for them, America has never been greater, but they don't see it that way. They march around hearing some photo-genic asshole/rich kid telling them..., teling them.., America sucks. So, again.., keep your negative-waves regarding this President, OR this Administration to yourself or posting here on HCR where they can't see it. Or, they'll just think your the one full of shit... and you LOSE. Don't LOSE!!
I've been donating to The Lincoln Project for that very reason, to support ads that showcase the hypocrisy on the part of the far right.
There were no surprises here. We are the choir. It’s time for screaming from the rooftops.
Time to become iron snowflakes.
Naw, Oregon snowflakes. Just a few of them and the entire state shuts down because snow doesn't happen enough to have the right equipment on hand to deal with what is routine in the north and east.
Your good at this Ally
That's the ticket.
Best idea ever.
Don't iron snowflakes look like those marital arts throwing stars?
The thought occurred. Open for interpretation.
Here, Here!!
Sorry, had to read it this morning because of a district party meeting about upcoming elections locally. Attended last night
Ken Buck is regrettably my representative (and I think the rethugs will take this opportunity to get rid of Boebert as the former R state party chair is running--away from his 2022 arrest record for DUI IN AN ELECTRIC BRONCO! and having a gun while drunk. I'm sure the rethugs will not be pleased about the electric Bronco.
BK, thanks for sharing this! I knew about each of these episodes but including the names and the numbers just sent chills down my spine. Why do none dare call it treason??
We think alike, Marge. Whether in secret or the open when they work Against the country and its people, harming all of us, costing many thousands of lives over time, "offering aid & comfort",....yes, it's treason. But, as you say, none dare call it that.
Dems have always been softer on holding them accountable during my lifetime and Merrick Garland is sadly continuing that experience as the GOP reps are still casting votes that are against the oath of office they swore to and getting away with it. Save but a select few, most of the thousands of insurrectionists who tried to overthrow the government are being given only the most basic of penalties and the "former guy" pardoned people that should be behind bars until old age. They count on Garland and the Dems to be soft on everything so know they can get away with it.
We are living thru a time when the consequences for these most egregious crimes as Thom Hartmann points out have been mostly inconsequential and that bodes ill for the future. But, that's my bleak side. I still hope and pray that when even those hardcore GOP votes step inside and close the curtain that, when they push that lever even they can't vote for the demented lying souls that have taken over their former party.