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 a…
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.
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.