I donated to Representative Cheney's campaign this afternoon after hearing the Republicans were trying to reduce her donors. She has the courage to be the leader of the anti-Trump Republicans and I'd like to encourage more to join her. Giving suburban women an alternative to the gun toting crass ill-mannered rich girls is another good …
I donated to Representative Cheney's campaign this afternoon after hearing the Republicans were trying to reduce her donors. She has the courage to be the leader of the anti-Trump Republicans and I'd like to encourage more to join her. Giving suburban women an alternative to the gun toting crass ill-mannered rich girls is another good reason. When SCOTUS overturns Roe v. Wade and triggers all the anti-abortions laws, Republicans will have a huge problem with women. Hell has no fury like a woman scorned. Go ahead, Republicans, underestimate women; it'll be fun.
I’m with you. I can’t believe that Liz Cheney of all people is becoming one of my heroes, sometimes I think it’s against my better judgment to be leaning that way, but she’s doing the right thing, even if I disagree (strongly) with a lot of her politics. GO LIZ. GO ADAM.
You have lots of company on this Roland. And let’s not forget that Cheney along with other Republican “defectors” and their families are receiving death threats. It’s simply horrifying.
Thank you so much for that reminder, Diane. The employees of Dominion voting systems. Election officials. That federal attorney in Georgia who was forced out. Every Republican politician who ever crossed Pumpkinhead. Death threats, their families harassed, vandalism and personal attacks on themselves and their family members and their homes. These people are paying the price for their principles by becoming public targets for the wacko fringe.
We disagree with responsible Republicans on many issues, but we agree on the most basic principles, concepts such as democracy and fairness. The people currently presenting themselves as leaders of the Republican party do not participate in that agreement, instead viewing democracy and fairness as obstacles to their exercise of power.
I never thought I could bring myself to send money to a Republican in this day and age but I came to the same conclusion last week as you Cathy. I attend a knitting group each Wednesday night. Of the seven regulars, five consistently voted Republican- until 2016. Only one turned to the Trump wing with great enthusiasm. She embraced the anti-mask, anti vaccine stupidity - and was kicked out.
Our host owns a graphic design company and is a millionaire several times over. She has always been Republican. Kathy’s dad is still alive and at 94, is in very frail health. When Kathy learned that Deb refused to mask up or get vaccinated, she said plainly that Deb could not enter her home. Watching these two very successful women argue was sad but very instructive. Kathy’s responses were exactly what I would have said. And Kathy very specifically said that MTG and Boebert were abominations. Turns out that many highly educated, very successful women know that Kool Aid is bad for you.
Cheney is dangerous and her politics are unacceptable to me. But I will send a small donation this week. As you say, go ahead and underestimate us! Hehehe……..
A couple of points about Liz Cheney. I don't like her policies either. But Congress needs to revert to days past when members of both parties were immersed in policies, debated them, and often compromised in shaping the final bills. At least Cheney has principles and isn't consumed with doing anything to get re-elected. Imagine how the 1/6 committee would be perceived without her strong voice?
That was back in the days of all White men. I’m afraid we’re not likely to return to those shaping-bills and getting-work-done days with a diversely represented Congress. The country’s blazing with racism in this new era. And sexism. And religious antagonism. And xenophobia. I’m afraid those days are way far in the future. If we get to have a survivable future.
Too many members in Congress only care about themselves and staying in Congress for power and greed. They don’t care what their constituents want or what will help the country. Their sworn oaths mean nothing these days.
Good for Kathy! We have another MTG/Boebert wannabe here in Florida. Anna Paulina Luna is running again this election season to replace Charlie Crist in St. Petersburg. Luckily the district is pretty solid blue, but you never know, and it is a chance for her to get her gun toting views in front of lots of people.
Isn't Charlie Crist running for the nomination for Governor of Florida? If he gets it (I'm rooting for one of the women), or doesn't and takes Lt.Gov, he won't be running for other office.
He must give up his congressional seat in order to run, win or lose. Just like Val Demings who is running for Senate against Marco Rubio. And I’m with you on my choice for governor being Nikki Fried.
Since her gig is Wyoming, which is in no way "suburban" one hopes that she spreads her war chest around a bit to those who are going to primary the likes of Greene and Boebert.
You got me thinking. Could I donate money to a Cheney????? My knee jerk reaction was NEVER! However, my practical side said...why not? It isn't like a Democrat is ever going to win that state. Better her than giving McCarthy a win and I do hope she wins in this case.
To me, it depends on where else the money might go. Rep. Val Demings is running for the Senate to replace Marco Rubio in Florida (https://valdemings.com). Reverend Warnock will be running to keep his Senate seat in Georgia...
Cathy, you are SO right. SCOTUS appears to be trying to put itself out of business - at least with women. And for sure, the (former GOP) trumplican party has already alienated those of its party who are not female kooks and rednecks! I'm not sure what percentage of the voting population we women are today, but I do know how we FEEL about these scared old white men trying to control us. They should be nervous. Very.
I understand and sympathize with the notion of donating to Cheney's current campaign as a way to stick thumbs in McCarthy's (and Trump's) eyes. This, despite my opposition to her long ultra-conservative voting record--including against abortion rights and for SCOTUS nominees. FWIW, she's not exactly in trouble in Wyoming: her $1.7 million take in the last quarter was exceeded by the $1.9 million in the previous quarter, according to FEC filings. So it seems to me that in this case it's good message, bad messenger. Maybe it's worth it given her current media coverage for calling out various Trumpist shenanigans. But I sure would prefer that suburban women could find better female candidates to support.
I have considered Dick and Lynne Cheney despicable for good reason, but having a spunky Liz is a moderately redeeming grace. Go Liz, redeem your parents!
I donated to Representative Cheney's campaign this afternoon after hearing the Republicans were trying to reduce her donors. She has the courage to be the leader of the anti-Trump Republicans and I'd like to encourage more to join her. Giving suburban women an alternative to the gun toting crass ill-mannered rich girls is another good reason. When SCOTUS overturns Roe v. Wade and triggers all the anti-abortions laws, Republicans will have a huge problem with women. Hell has no fury like a woman scorned. Go ahead, Republicans, underestimate women; it'll be fun.
I’m with you. I can’t believe that Liz Cheney of all people is becoming one of my heroes, sometimes I think it’s against my better judgment to be leaning that way, but she’s doing the right thing, even if I disagree (strongly) with a lot of her politics. GO LIZ. GO ADAM.
Doing the right thing at great personal risk. Everyone on that committee deserves a lot of support.
👏 👏 👏 👏 👏
You have lots of company on this Roland. And let’s not forget that Cheney along with other Republican “defectors” and their families are receiving death threats. It’s simply horrifying.
Thank you so much for that reminder, Diane. The employees of Dominion voting systems. Election officials. That federal attorney in Georgia who was forced out. Every Republican politician who ever crossed Pumpkinhead. Death threats, their families harassed, vandalism and personal attacks on themselves and their family members and their homes. These people are paying the price for their principles by becoming public targets for the wacko fringe.
We disagree with responsible Republicans on many issues, but we agree on the most basic principles, concepts such as democracy and fairness. The people currently presenting themselves as leaders of the Republican party do not participate in that agreement, instead viewing democracy and fairness as obstacles to their exercise of power.
It’s merely a life or death football game for which they are constantly writing their own rules….
Yes 👍
I was living in IL when Adam K first got elected. I despised his politics then but I think he is doing the right thing to call out the insanity now.
Waiting for her to split with Mitch on something. Of course, she won’t. Daddy would have a conniption fit.
Wait. ... but isn't she still voting against voting-rights?
Right, she won’t be any help with our agenda, only preventing an overthrow of the government. I’ll take her help gladly. Politics can come later.
Republicans can’t support voting rights because they would have to run on platforms that the majority of the people want and they don’t.
Yes
I never thought I could bring myself to send money to a Republican in this day and age but I came to the same conclusion last week as you Cathy. I attend a knitting group each Wednesday night. Of the seven regulars, five consistently voted Republican- until 2016. Only one turned to the Trump wing with great enthusiasm. She embraced the anti-mask, anti vaccine stupidity - and was kicked out.
Our host owns a graphic design company and is a millionaire several times over. She has always been Republican. Kathy’s dad is still alive and at 94, is in very frail health. When Kathy learned that Deb refused to mask up or get vaccinated, she said plainly that Deb could not enter her home. Watching these two very successful women argue was sad but very instructive. Kathy’s responses were exactly what I would have said. And Kathy very specifically said that MTG and Boebert were abominations. Turns out that many highly educated, very successful women know that Kool Aid is bad for you.
Cheney is dangerous and her politics are unacceptable to me. But I will send a small donation this week. As you say, go ahead and underestimate us! Hehehe……..
A couple of points about Liz Cheney. I don't like her policies either. But Congress needs to revert to days past when members of both parties were immersed in policies, debated them, and often compromised in shaping the final bills. At least Cheney has principles and isn't consumed with doing anything to get re-elected. Imagine how the 1/6 committee would be perceived without her strong voice?
That was back in the days of all White men. I’m afraid we’re not likely to return to those shaping-bills and getting-work-done days with a diversely represented Congress. The country’s blazing with racism in this new era. And sexism. And religious antagonism. And xenophobia. I’m afraid those days are way far in the future. If we get to have a survivable future.
Too many members in Congress only care about themselves and staying in Congress for power and greed. They don’t care what their constituents want or what will help the country. Their sworn oaths mean nothing these days.
But, other than the 1/6 committee - still voting with Repubs on other legislation! I agree - lesser of 2 evils, but then?
Exactly.
Good for Kathy! We have another MTG/Boebert wannabe here in Florida. Anna Paulina Luna is running again this election season to replace Charlie Crist in St. Petersburg. Luckily the district is pretty solid blue, but you never know, and it is a chance for her to get her gun toting views in front of lots of people.
Isn't Charlie Crist running for the nomination for Governor of Florida? If he gets it (I'm rooting for one of the women), or doesn't and takes Lt.Gov, he won't be running for other office.
He must give up his congressional seat in order to run, win or lose. Just like Val Demings who is running for Senate against Marco Rubio. And I’m with you on my choice for governor being Nikki Fried.
Since her gig is Wyoming, which is in no way "suburban" one hopes that she spreads her war chest around a bit to those who are going to primary the likes of Greene and Boebert.
You got me thinking. Could I donate money to a Cheney????? My knee jerk reaction was NEVER! However, my practical side said...why not? It isn't like a Democrat is ever going to win that state. Better her than giving McCarthy a win and I do hope she wins in this case.
To me, it depends on where else the money might go. Rep. Val Demings is running for the Senate to replace Marco Rubio in Florida (https://valdemings.com). Reverend Warnock will be running to keep his Senate seat in Georgia...
I have also donated to Rep. Val Demings. She's terrific and Senator Rubio has got to go.
Cathy, you are SO right. SCOTUS appears to be trying to put itself out of business - at least with women. And for sure, the (former GOP) trumplican party has already alienated those of its party who are not female kooks and rednecks! I'm not sure what percentage of the voting population we women are today, but I do know how we FEEL about these scared old white men trying to control us. They should be nervous. Very.
Cathy--
I understand and sympathize with the notion of donating to Cheney's current campaign as a way to stick thumbs in McCarthy's (and Trump's) eyes. This, despite my opposition to her long ultra-conservative voting record--including against abortion rights and for SCOTUS nominees. FWIW, she's not exactly in trouble in Wyoming: her $1.7 million take in the last quarter was exceeded by the $1.9 million in the previous quarter, according to FEC filings. So it seems to me that in this case it's good message, bad messenger. Maybe it's worth it given her current media coverage for calling out various Trumpist shenanigans. But I sure would prefer that suburban women could find better female candidates to support.
That's what's needed. Strong female candidates to support. Thank you for bringing that up.
I have considered Dick and Lynne Cheney despicable for good reason, but having a spunky Liz is a moderately redeeming grace. Go Liz, redeem your parents!
Redeem Dick Cheney! Try that. The Middle East can't wait!
Redeeming Cheney and Rumsfeld on Iraq is akin to redeeming Pontus Pilate on Jesus. It would be the miraculous redemption.
Keith, The Great, there is no out for you on this one, none. Dick Cheney's deeds - so atrocious - are beyond redemption.
Score 1 for Keith!0
Very good points.
Well what dies Cheney have to lose?