"Trump behaves more like a mob boss than a commander in chief. Murkowski sounds sadly resigned to this fact, like someone fighting a terminal illness with no hope of a cure."
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Over 100 republican politicians in a position to simply Remove PsychoTrump from office do not fear Trump. They are afraid of losing their political status and the money.
... a den of thieves ...
They all feed the dragon. They all get burnt. No one goes unscathed.
She watered and fertilized the plant that became this monster. She owns a big part of this mess. Now she needs to buck up and stand up to him and Congress and do her very best to restore Congress’s power. Stop whining and do your job!!
I mean this with total sincerity. I don’t know how these people go along with Trump, has turned into I don’t know how these people live with themselves. I couldn’t do it.
If she has lost all hope and is paralysed by fear, she needs to step aside. Or, she and any other GOPer could change to Independents or Democrats immediately to change the power balance in the House and Senate and affect change.
If only there were a way to right the ship (wonders a powerful senator who could take a leadership role right now and guide the Republicans out of their shared nightmare— impeachment is still an option).
Do something then. Take turns following Cory Booker's lead and talk for 24 hours straight. Stop acting like you have concerns and then folding and voting for everything he wants. If you can't stand up, step aside. But you can stand up. You have a platform and a voice. SPEAK UP. Daylight the threats.
She is part of the problem and needs to be held accountable. She confirmed his Senate picks, backed him and is now concerned. She should be tried with the rest of the collaborators
It's not a single vote. It's many. Votes to confirm cabinet members, votes to cut funding, votes to give power, votes to confirm judges. She votes against only when it is meaningless
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Bah! I have no sympathy for the shattered dreams of GOP members who’ve finally come to the realization of what we all knew: Trump was always going to disappoint you and destroy all he touches.
Murkowski, along with most others, was too ambitious and greedy to see otherwise.
#ETTD
Trump doesn't just behave like a mob boss, to be clear, he is one. The GOP had their chance to prohibit him from ever running again, and they cowered. Going forward, especially with the fear they now exhibit, we can expect their complicity to continue and deepen: their party over country.
Not sure why the aggressive response. But yes I am aware of her vote in 2021 to convict him. All the more reason why she should be blocking his appointees and holding him accountable now. She clearly knows how dangerous he is. Don’t let democracy die because you are afraid to lose your job.
It's amazing (but not surprising) that many people are taking this opportunity to attack someone who is finally - at long last - condemning Trump, instead of toeing the party line.
It's like Dems have absolutely no idea how to win the war. Here's a hint: You exploit weaknesses in the enemy line.
Not the first time … and I didn’t see her demanding a vote to cure his insurrectionist disability before he was inaugurated … or slowing down his nominees … or asking what doge has stole and done to our systems … so sorry, they’ve had plenty of opportunities to stop this. But now act like they can’t
I didn’t claim they said hero. Giving someone a glass of water after depriving them of it for days doesn’t earn the depriver a “well just remember, they did give them a glass of water. “
Did she vote to convict in the first impeachment when the evidence was also overwhelming?
Really getting tired of being expected to feel sorry for Murkowski. If you are too afraid, resign. Get security. Do something but stop with the "his mob is so scary" crap.
I suspect she’s thinking more about running for President & this is her crafting a narrative where she moves from trepidation to defiance. I hope so, anyway.
Krasnov is mob, as was his father, he is probably 'just do what I say or your mother, sister, wife, child or loved one might just be a victim of some violence', he is more than capable of doing that. That seems possible to me and to these people who have the receipts. https://vimeo.com/243335623
She gets zero pity. She could resign. She could propose legislation. She could refuse to allow corrupt/stupid appointees. She could say she's now an Independent. She could say she is going caucus with the Dems. Why doesn't she do any of those things?
They claim to be afraid, but have there been a substantial number of actual cases of violence against Republicans from their own base? It sounds to me like all they’re actually afraid of is losing is the voters that Trump brings. Trans people get more death threats in a single comments section.
Well, quite frankly, I don't blame her. I don't see anybody stepping up to do anything about this situation... all I ever hear is blah, blah, blah -- nothing but words. Action is needed. A fucking revolution is needed!
Just say no, Lisa. Bravery inspires bravery. Everyone knows he’s a thug, a crook, a liar and lawless profiteer. Encouraging him is just asking for more abuse. He is an insatiable glutton, a mental midget and a paper tiger using the government for profit and revenge. A human stain, needs to GET OUT
She helped him. I'm disgusted by her admission because we know she knew he was BAD for America and she cleaved to him. She voted for his cabinet picks. I despise her as much as any in the GOP
We saw what happened to poor Liz Chaney...I don't agree with their political views but I do value the very small minority of Republicans who still value the truth and ethics. At least the very few that don't spew lies and hatred with every word like the fat bozo and his goons
Screw her. She can change parties or STFU with her useless complaining. Her and Susan Collins are often aghast as the vote repeatedly for Trump policies and nominees.
Now what does she F-ing do about it?! Whining about fear as a US Senator with all the protections she enjoys just doesn’t cut it when we’re fighting fascism. Get in the fight or resign. Her inaction is complicity and no one will forget that.
She and Collins were used as interchangeable pawns by their GOP overlords on voting certain ways to maintain their senate seats. I have no sympathy for what her conscience is going through now. She had eyes to see the corruption.
None of this is news and we've known this for almost a decade now. The fact is that Repulsicans continue to support fascism, torture, imprisonment and expulsion, only to hold on to personal power. Murkowski is just another quisling. No mercy 😡
She said the quotesd part at a townhall she held with 500 people up here. She is not too scared; she was commiserating with constituents who are scared too. She has been fighting the regime more than most of her colleagues. She has taken on many Alaskans’ concerns and problems created by Trump.
Oh that’s great. Good to hear that. But it is time to circle the wagons and get a wartime plan in place to fight fascism. She’s an independent, but who does she caucus with?
She needs to leave the GOP, at the very least, and stop supporting the party supporting fascism by continuing to caucus with them. That's probably one of the single most effective things she can do right now, especially if she can drag Collins with her. Its her obligation since she swore the oath.
DO NOT ENGAGE WITH THESE PEOPLE! No friendship, no dating, no family, NO INTERACTION! Their feelings, opinions, ideologies, thoughts, and ideas DO NOT MATTER at all and are COMPLETELY irrelevant. It is a waste of time!
If a leader votes against what they know is right out of fear. They should resign.
The fact they don’t is confirmation that America as a nation is over.
It means nothing any more. Senators are cowards. Reps are cowards. They mean nothing.
PLEASE LEAVE LISA ALONE. SHE VOTED TO CONVICT THAT TURD FOR JANUARY 6. SHE HAS EVERY RIGHT TO BE FEARFUL AND WE SHOULD UNDERSTAND THAT! SHE DID HER PART IN THE FIRST ADMINISTRATION!!!!!
She’s as full of shit as anyone in DC. Her hands are downright filthy. She moans but always falls in line like all Republicans. It’s a reminiscence of Glenn Beck having his “come to Jesus moments” every two or three years, promising to do better but then going right back to being hyperbolic.
If any of her male counterparts would actually stand up and support her statement and then take action, the entire momentum would change. I've just emailed all 4 of my congressional representatives to tell them the same thing. It took a woman to tell the truth and they are cowards. History remembers
Old Lisa has never been a Bastian for standing up against fascism. She proves that she is a senator with no backbone. This is not the time to cower in fear.
Well regardless of how she voted in the past, she has the power to do something now. Bother her like crazy to get other republicans on board. Bother them ALL!
Murkowski needs to realize some prominent people happen to be on the musical chairs when the music stops and they must force themselves to be heroic because of the privilege of their position. Being fearful and collapsing publicly is worse than ignominious, it is failing the entire nation.
If these milquetoast, fearful Rs in Senate & House won't buck his fascism, they need to resign enmasse, empty their seats & give Ds control to take care of business.
I can’t remember, how did Murkowski vote on trumps impeachment hearings? That was the republicans opportunity to be done with this fool. They blew it because they love power more than country.
Well then, Lisa. You might as well fight as hard as you can to help correct what you helped create because the little you have pushed back against him makes you a target he's going to come after regardless of what you do.
Wtf Sadly resigned to losing your democracy?
Congress,senate just rolling over while con man/felon pillages your country.US is NOT the leader of the free 🌎,Ukraine is. They r fighting for freedom for 3 yrs with their blood, while US gov't plays deaf/blind to domestic terrorist taking your country.
For all those crying for her to resign, that would only make the situation worse as she would be replaced by another Trump lapdog like our other senator, Dan Sullivan. I'm not saying she's perfect, but from a deep red state like AK, she's doing about as good as can be expected.
It is crazy-making to be sure! Nothing will ever be the same, so much knowledge and potential will be lost, so many will die or be injured - not just here, but everywhere. If I didn't have my overwhelming anger to sustain me I'd cut my wrists.
Kinda can’t blame her when there is so little backing - hard to trust a party that would threaten your life and livelihood. She is reaching out to those in her boat.
Murkowski cannot do it herself. All Republicans in Congress are responsible for this mess. Until they band together and stop allowing Trump to govern by intimidation and fear this will continue. Murkowski will be taking a lot of abuse for stepping out of line.
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... a den of thieves ...
They all feed the dragon. They all get burnt. No one goes unscathed.
for Jan 6. why is everyone so forgetful?
Murkowski, along with most others, was too ambitious and greedy to see otherwise.
#ETTD
If you're not willing to fight for THIS, you're useless as a public servant and need to get out.
Always has been a criminal
Now he’s taken up with a bunch of filthy fascist
We will never forget
You don’t represent the people.
Get out of our way.
But Until #SEXOFFENDER #CONVICT #Trump Harms #MAGA Enough To Where MAGA Says, "Enough Is Enough", And No Longer Threatens Physical Violence,
Trump and #MAGAGOP Have No Reason To Curtail Any Actions They're Taking-Or Planning To Take.
America should reject political families and nominate citizens who have had to actually work and struggle to make a living instead.
Murkowski's finally tasting that anxiety after having been fed from a silver spoon her entire career.
for Jan 6. sure as shit she should be scared! where were you? did you even watch the impeachments?
It's like Dems have absolutely no idea how to win the war. Here's a hint: You exploit weaknesses in the enemy line.
They own this now.
ALL of it.
Did she vote to convict in the first impeachment when the evidence was also overwhelming?
https://vimeo.com/243335623
donnie has no power if you stand up to him....do they not get this?
for Jan 6. sure as shit she should be scared!
But she voted for him, I’ve never supported my abusers.
for Jan 6. sure as shit she should be scared! where were you? did you even watch the impeachments?
Because she is a lying, racist Trump cultist.
for Jan 6. why is everyone so forgetful? wtf?
Great.
That’s the absolute bare minimum.
What has she done since then?
The fight for democracy is not a one and done thing.
While I disagree with 90+% of what Liz Cheney believes, she has consistently been fighting trump actions for years.
for Jan 6. sure as shit she should be scared!
for Jan 6. sure as shit she should be scared! where were you? did you even watch the impeachments?
no real penalty paid.
He's not a teflon Don but more a ky jelly
slippery don.
https://bsky.app/profile/no2trumpism.bsky.social/post/3lnosy7zob22b
Talk some sense into her!!
She should not be fearful!
for Jan 6. why is everyone so forgetful?
for Jan 6.
sad when I see old women getting arrested at town halls and this old women’s too scared to open her fucking mouth
If you’re too scared to open your mouth and you plan on boot stepping to Trump
just resign now
for Jan 6. why is everyone so forgetful? jfc
It’s time to CUT the Right Wing off.
DO NOT ENGAGE WITH THESE PEOPLE! No friendship, no dating, no family, NO INTERACTION! Their feelings, opinions, ideologies, thoughts, and ideas DO NOT MATTER at all and are COMPLETELY irrelevant. It is a waste of time!
for Jan 6. sure as shit she should be scared! where were you? did you even watch the impeachments?
for Jan 6. sure as shit she should be scared!
WTF ARE YOU EVEN TALKING ABOUT?
https://bsky.app/profile/no2trumpism.bsky.social/post/3lnosy7zob22b
“You can say it… I know you can.”
The fact they don’t is confirmation that America as a nation is over.
It means nothing any more. Senators are cowards. Reps are cowards. They mean nothing.
Is that what YOU want?
RESIST!! It's now or never.
https://5calls.org
https://usa.gov/elected-officials
https://indivisible.org
https://aclu.org
for Jan 6. sure as shit she should be scared! Y’all are sick.
Firefighters do it
Police officers do it
Now teachers do it
Along with many others
Know what you signed up for and do it!
https://bsky.app/profile/no2trumpism.bsky.social/post/3lnosy7zob22b
You are complicit in EVERY CRIME TRUMP COMMITS!!!!!
FUCK REPUBLICANS!
She should either stand up - resist - or become part of the oppression. Or just shut up
ANY push-back, even the slightest disapproval of something he’s done, or even suggested, receives the same “all guns blazing” attack.
So go full bore against this monster. There is no acceptable alternative.
Narrator: Might as well be hanged for a sheep as a lamb.
Congress,senate just rolling over while con man/felon pillages your country.US is NOT the leader of the free 🌎,Ukraine is. They r fighting for freedom for 3 yrs with their blood, while US gov't plays deaf/blind to domestic terrorist taking your country.
IMPEACH.
CONVICT.
REMOVE.