For me the story of the day, year, decade, century was Senator's Senator Whitehouse's half hour speech -- here's a link to it https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cjcXVKg43qY It feels like a speech that is going to be among the top speeches about democracy -- and shall I say it's demise -- ever given. The dark money that has taken over politi…
For me the story of the day, year, decade, century was Senator's Senator Whitehouse's half hour speech -- here's a link to it https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cjcXVKg43qY It feels like a speech that is going to be among the top speeches about democracy -- and shall I say it's demise -- ever given. The dark money that has taken over politics and our government is truly frightening but it all fits together and explains what has happened/is happening to democracy. It goes so far beyond Citizens United and pulls so many of the puppet strings and sticks together. Four things: 1. Dark Money 2. Get rid of those annoying juries 3. Support less regulations and 4. Voter suppression. It is always about following the money and Senator Whitehouse just did. He just went on my hero list. Wow! Every one needs to watch this speech! Vote as if it is the last time you'll be allowed to vote!
I was in my car listening - his speech (Sheldon Whitehouse of Rhode Island) and then his questioning was the best I have heard in a VERY LONG TIME. I was in my driveway and had to get inside but didn’t want to miss what he was saying. Too bad he isn’t running for higher office. Thanks for the link so I can forward to a friend.
But what about Cruz following him? I wanted to scream! He tore down much of what Whitehouse had said, or appeared to... it left me hanging? But did remind me of what a complete and total despicable person Cruz is... he makes my skin crawl...
Just woke up and saw a beautiful crescent moon and Venus rising from my front porch. Then over to the south was another bright light - a helicopter coming over. There's been quite a few helicopters in the air the last couple of days here in Central Texas. Only saw that many before when there was a lot of stuff going on with moving the military around like when DT was moving military to the border. It didn't feel so peaceful and beautiful but more of an ominous sign. We need to pray for our country. And act by voting.
Kathy, I'm in the NW Austin area, and have been seeing many military transport helicopters in the past few weeks going overhead. The rise in helicopter traffic is extreme and quite worrisome to me.
Thank you for confirming my observation. The helicopter this morning was a large transport one based on its sound. The company I worked for had the largest helicopter fleet outside the military and I'd take the helicopter to my boss's staff meeting every week since I was in Massachusetts and the meeting was in New Hampshire and lots of other occasions. That was a lot of fun but this doesn't feel right... I've asked a military friend if they know anything.
I would be very interested in hearing what your friend has to say about the increase in air traffic, Cathy. (Apologies for the earlier misspelling of your name) I've mentioned it to a few people and have been told that "it's nothing", but seeing 4 transport helicopters within an hour is not 'nothing'.
Cathy, thank you. He did the work of a good investigative reporter or prosecutor to put that together. Never have such "dry" ingredients been so gripping!!
Bottom line: This, Judge Barrett, is a puppet show and you are the main marionette of the moment but, at the dark root, something is terribly wrong with the Court!!
Sen Whitehouse has served as a United States Attorney from 1993 to 1998 and the 71st Attorney General of Rhode Island from 1999 to 2003, so Yeah he's been a prosecutor, big time!
He was awesome. But when Ted Cruz followed with his challenges, or should I say attacks, on Senator Whitehouse’s speech. I wanted everything to stop and for Whitehouse to reply.
The distinctive idea behind this is that the dark money is offered and generated in order to kill Roe v. Wade, Obergfell, and the ACA, all foundational Democrat issues. That's terrifying. But this use of dark money is not unique to the Republican party. Gathering money from corporate and monied interests, subverting the voice of ordinary Americans, is a nonpartisan activity. Our government is awash in dark money, lobbyist money, foreign money, and corporate money. We are right to reject this as a nail in the heart of our democracy, but we must understand that this is now the reality throughout our political parties on the local, state and national scenes.
Not to be a bummer, but thus has it always been. $ = Power, aka, "he who has the gold writes the rules." The trick, as I see it, has always been to get the word out to the people. You'd have perhaps thought the internet would have dropped that barrier. LOL. Look how well that worked. The larger problem is that the systemic change which I feel is necessary - sustainable agriculture + industry, an end to reliance on fossil fuel and unchecked production of petrochemicals/plastics - seems impossible without committed buy in to change lifestyles by a whole lot of people who like what they have now. Looks like a big hill to climb.
RI Senator Whitehouse is the bright, shining star with the courage to speak out eloquently among so many tarnished knee-jerk partisan politicos in high office. A true statesman. He’s the real thing!🌀
For me the story of the day, year, decade, century was Senator's Senator Whitehouse's half hour speech -- here's a link to it https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cjcXVKg43qY It feels like a speech that is going to be among the top speeches about democracy -- and shall I say it's demise -- ever given. The dark money that has taken over politics and our government is truly frightening but it all fits together and explains what has happened/is happening to democracy. It goes so far beyond Citizens United and pulls so many of the puppet strings and sticks together. Four things: 1. Dark Money 2. Get rid of those annoying juries 3. Support less regulations and 4. Voter suppression. It is always about following the money and Senator Whitehouse just did. He just went on my hero list. Wow! Every one needs to watch this speech! Vote as if it is the last time you'll be allowed to vote!
I was in my car listening - his speech (Sheldon Whitehouse of Rhode Island) and then his questioning was the best I have heard in a VERY LONG TIME. I was in my driveway and had to get inside but didn’t want to miss what he was saying. Too bad he isn’t running for higher office. Thanks for the link so I can forward to a friend.
But what about Cruz following him? I wanted to scream! He tore down much of what Whitehouse had said, or appeared to... it left me hanging? But did remind me of what a complete and total despicable person Cruz is... he makes my skin crawl...
Here's a piece he wrote about the "Third" Federalist Society and it needs much more promotion and public awareness : https://medium.com/senator-sheldon-whitehouse/the-third-federalist-society-f8a3ff2e19fd
Laurie, you had a wonderful driveway moment!
It was jaw-dropping. I was driving when I heard it. Upon arriving home, I saw no mention of it on any news outlet. Thanks for the link.
Here's a piece he wrote about the "Third" Federalist Society and it needs much more promotion and public awareness : https://medium.com/senator-sheldon-whitehouse/the-third-federalist-society-f8a3ff2e19fd
Just woke up and saw a beautiful crescent moon and Venus rising from my front porch. Then over to the south was another bright light - a helicopter coming over. There's been quite a few helicopters in the air the last couple of days here in Central Texas. Only saw that many before when there was a lot of stuff going on with moving the military around like when DT was moving military to the border. It didn't feel so peaceful and beautiful but more of an ominous sign. We need to pray for our country. And act by voting.
Haven't noticed Venus lately, but Mars is there every evening in the eastern sky.
Just double checked and it is Venus this morning.
Venus and Regulus just above and less bright, beautiful!
Kathy, I'm in the NW Austin area, and have been seeing many military transport helicopters in the past few weeks going overhead. The rise in helicopter traffic is extreme and quite worrisome to me.
Thank you for confirming my observation. The helicopter this morning was a large transport one based on its sound. The company I worked for had the largest helicopter fleet outside the military and I'd take the helicopter to my boss's staff meeting every week since I was in Massachusetts and the meeting was in New Hampshire and lots of other occasions. That was a lot of fun but this doesn't feel right... I've asked a military friend if they know anything.
I would be very interested in hearing what your friend has to say about the increase in air traffic, Cathy. (Apologies for the earlier misspelling of your name) I've mentioned it to a few people and have been told that "it's nothing", but seeing 4 transport helicopters within an hour is not 'nothing'.
I'll let you know when I hear something.... besides a helicopter... several more this morning.
If you find anything out, kindly let us know!
I will let you know if I hear anything.
Wow!!! Thank you for sharing this link. Very eye opening.
I just watched it. This should become required viewing in a civics class! This was so well done. Thank you.
It was a captivating presentation.
I agree, Cathy. I watched wide-eyed as he took us through the money trail. Thanks for the link. I think I'll watch it again!
Cathy, thank you. He did the work of a good investigative reporter or prosecutor to put that together. Never have such "dry" ingredients been so gripping!!
Bottom line: This, Judge Barrett, is a puppet show and you are the main marionette of the moment but, at the dark root, something is terribly wrong with the Court!!
A well placed spotlight reveals the plot.
Sen Whitehouse has served as a United States Attorney from 1993 to 1998 and the 71st Attorney General of Rhode Island from 1999 to 2003, so Yeah he's been a prosecutor, big time!
He was awesome. But when Ted Cruz followed with his challenges, or should I say attacks, on Senator Whitehouse’s speech. I wanted everything to stop and for Whitehouse to reply.
The distinctive idea behind this is that the dark money is offered and generated in order to kill Roe v. Wade, Obergfell, and the ACA, all foundational Democrat issues. That's terrifying. But this use of dark money is not unique to the Republican party. Gathering money from corporate and monied interests, subverting the voice of ordinary Americans, is a nonpartisan activity. Our government is awash in dark money, lobbyist money, foreign money, and corporate money. We are right to reject this as a nail in the heart of our democracy, but we must understand that this is now the reality throughout our political parties on the local, state and national scenes.
What's behind Roe and Gay rights and ACA dark money is the real goal which is oligarchs ending democracy
Here's a piece Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse has written about the "Third" Federalist Society and it needs much more promotion and public awareness : https://medium.com/senator-sheldon-whitehouse/the-third-federalist-society-f8a3ff2e19fd
Thank you. I think. Terrifying.
Not to be a bummer, but thus has it always been. $ = Power, aka, "he who has the gold writes the rules." The trick, as I see it, has always been to get the word out to the people. You'd have perhaps thought the internet would have dropped that barrier. LOL. Look how well that worked. The larger problem is that the systemic change which I feel is necessary - sustainable agriculture + industry, an end to reliance on fossil fuel and unchecked production of petrochemicals/plastics - seems impossible without committed buy in to change lifestyles by a whole lot of people who like what they have now. Looks like a big hill to climb.
Unbelievable! Thank you for sharing this!!! He is a HERO!!!
I saw clips and was seriously impressed.
WOWOW. The Senator is so aptly named. I pray Ms. Coney-Barrett has a conscience with that brain.
I'm seeing this quite a bit. Thanks for reminding us.
RI Senator Whitehouse is the bright, shining star with the courage to speak out eloquently among so many tarnished knee-jerk partisan politicos in high office. A true statesman. He’s the real thing!🌀
Here's a piece he wrote about the "Third" Federalist Society and it needs much more promotion and public awareness : https://medium.com/senator-sheldon-whitehouse/the-third-federalist-society-f8a3ff2e19fd
Thank goodness for the speed control on YouTube. I was able to condense his 30 minute speech into 20 easily understood minutes.