. @aoc.bsky.social tells Jon Stewart that Dems need to “walk-the-walk” by ending their hypocritical insider trading practices. #TheWeeklyShow #politics
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There is an enormous difference, you're right. One party is rolling over and letting Trump take over the country, and the other party is writing strongly worded statements. Hakeen Jeffries met with Silicon Valley donors last week to try to win them over. Dem leadership is also compromised.
Ineffective is a far cry from complicit.
I am well aware of Jeffries meeting and have called it out myself. The new DNC chair also talked of, "good billionaires." They need to be changed, but they are doing it because they believe it to be the way to fight against, not work with the fascists.
So you’re saying the only thing that can stop a bad man with a billion dollars is a good man with a billion dollars.
It was nonsense when it was aimed at guns and it’s still nonsense n
Where are all our so called smart people?? WTF?? Do we not have anti tRumper smart people or are they just all capitulating to that A$$HOLE? I feel like Bruce Willis to NASA in Armageddon “are you effing kidding me? This is all we got??” WAKE UP AMERICA!
There's one big problem with US progressives, incl. Jon's view. There're always calls for cuts of the mil. budget, but no comment at whose expense. Ukraine, Taiwan, Israel, Japan, Europe, South America, etc.?
The budget should be challenged but you'd be no diff from Trump if you just promise cuts.
Love the podcast. Would you please consider having @repauchincloss.bsky.social as a guest. Just listened to @ezrakleinbot.bsky.social discussion with him, and think he's an important voice as Dems look for a way forward. Thank you!
Jon is one of the few hosts that is both fantastic on tv as well as in podcast form. It amuses me how his self-reflection is that he is partly uncomfortable with the pod, but he and his team are doing a fantastic job. Keep up the great work!
Invite @heathermarsh.bsky.social to the pod!! Platform someone with new and *actually instrumental* ideas that we the public can channel our resource to, for once.
Where can I find the names of the Dems doing this? I fully expect this from corrupt republicans but I need to know which Dems also need to get the boot - keeping my fingers crossed that it is none of mine, but I trust very few of them these days
I want them to make this **illegal**, I don’t want democrats to just stop doing it themselves. There’s no point if republicans are still making money off this.
Dear Jon, Please hear me out. What may happen if numerous Democrats joined the Republican Party? It could pose obstacles to MAGA and divide the GOP. The party might become more divided. Primaries may benefit moderate politicians, but supporters may fight back. Republicans may tilt toward the middle.
Dems need to do a better job of uniting everyone under a shared vision of what it means to be American. Responsibility and care for your fellow citizens leads to opportunity and prosperity for all, regardless of their ideologies! Even Rs believe this (though it might not feel that way...)
don't forget when jon said that biden not acknowledging his weak points after a bad debate performance was 'enabling fascism'. the ones who advocated for Biden to step aside in a misogynistic society that was reflected in the 2016 elections should look in the mirror https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S9LZXheHddI
To all who are out Peacefully Protesting's today 2/17/2025 and for all who are and will continue to make noise in any way we can, it all matters and will make a difference. These to say the least, are challenging times. Persist and vent when necessary, on Bluesky or elsewhere. Thank You.
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Agreed, but a rigged system isn't going to fix itself. We’re not waiting—we’re rewriting the rules!
FiNC has the answer. Digital Politics removes pay-to-play barriers, so politicians answer to voters—not donors. See how we’re changing the game: https://futureis.org/ #BypassEstablishment
John, if you want to tell us the talk to fascism is overblown, I dare you to invite people who are - y’know - actual experts ie Dr Timothy Snyder in this kind of thing. People who know what they are talking about.
Um, they don’t agree with you.
Our intelligence services have failed us. Why in the hell did they not monitor Elon close relations ship with Putin?
Apparently they have been cahoots together to destroy our democracy. The messaging from the democrats have been horrendous. Why do any of have to pay taxes now or follow the law?
Expecting members of Congress to essentially police themselves is nearly impossible w/ the corruption that exists today. It would require voters to hold their representatives accountable and get those out who are there to enrich themselves or corporations. AOC is one of the good ones. We need more.
Jon, we need a progressive leader to unify and mobilize the party!!! I’m sorry, but I think it has to be you. When republicans start jumping ship they will need a place to turn. This is not a plea for a ‘28 run. We need someone who is committed to serving the working class to whip centrist in line.
Maga supports will need a place to turn when shit hits the fan.
The progressive leader cannot be a career politician, but must be political informed and involved. They need credibility. They must be articulate, but relatable. Most importantly they must to be committed to serving the working class!!
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gxd23UVID7k
And ask yourself why they keep losing.
There is an enormous difference between the parties right now and if you can't see that, I'm sorry to say you're just being disingenuous.
But, we definitely need real campaign finance reform.
I am well aware of Jeffries meeting and have called it out myself. The new DNC chair also talked of, "good billionaires." They need to be changed, but they are doing it because they believe it to be the way to fight against, not work with the fascists.
It was nonsense when it was aimed at guns and it’s still nonsense n
Guys! this is Animal Farm (the book) type of move 😳😐
The budget should be challenged but you'd be no diff from Trump if you just promise cuts.
theres a time for useless jaw flapping.
now is not that time.
Hey Jon, can we call this administration 'fascist' now? Or is this still all above board and within the constitution?
don't hold your breath.
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FiNC has the answer. Digital Politics removes pay-to-play barriers, so politicians answer to voters—not donors. See how we’re changing the game: https://futureis.org/ #BypassEstablishment
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Um, they don’t agree with you.
Apparently they have been cahoots together to destroy our democracy. The messaging from the democrats have been horrendous. Why do any of have to pay taxes now or follow the law?
The progressive leader cannot be a career politician, but must be political informed and involved. They need credibility. They must be articulate, but relatable. Most importantly they must to be committed to serving the working class!!