⚡️ PRESSURE WORKS — GEORGIA: “The Republican congressman who faced angry voters infuriated by Trump’s push to fire thousands of federal employees and slash scores of programs said Monday the White House needs to slow the pace of sweeping changes.” www.ajc.com/politics/aft... - ThreadSky

thetnholler.bsky.social • 45 days ago

⚡️ PRESSURE WORKS — GEORGIA: “The Republican congressman who faced angry voters infuriated by Trump’s push to fire thousands of federal employees and slash scores of programs said Monday the White House needs to slow the pace of sweeping changes.” https://www.ajc.com/politics/after-angry-town-hall-mccormick-urges-caution-as-trump-pushes-cuts-at-breakneck-speed/SMUASTHJJZCBXANA3HTMY2DEZE/

Comments

jamic07.bsky.social•45 days ago

Slowing an con isn’t pressure. And nobody should settle for ‘slowing’.

lmkess.bsky.social•45 days ago

What are the chances Marsha What’s-Her-Nuts finds her way back to Tennessee for a town hall?

keepingfaithnow.bsky.social•44 days ago

To late

sunnysideup4me.bsky.social•45 days ago

nfljunky.bsky.social•45 days ago

It did not work at all. He's still backing what Trump and Musk are doing.

glorcasboy.bsky.social•44 days ago

"Slow the pace..."? No, I don't think he has gotten the message yet.

robempty.bsky.social•44 days ago

Nope, more yelling, please.

blumum.bsky.social•44 days ago

They locked us out of payroll this morning

mirrorplane.bsky.social•45 days ago

Cause boiling frogs gets them jumping. Just a little warmer their Heinz...

wehearvoices.bsky.social•45 days ago

But, he didn’t say stop. He just said slow.

enots406.bsky.social•45 days ago

Exactly. He wants a slow boil. So the frogs don’t notice.

floatippity.bsky.social•45 days ago

@aoc.bsky.social impeach

suzai.bsky.social•45 days ago

Keep up the pressure, people! Let the representatives know they work for YOU and you are not happy with their performance.

byways.bsky.social•44 days ago

“Slow the pace “ is a b.s. phrase Republicans use when they want to pretend they’re moderate but aren’t.

So what, instead of firing everyone in 2 weeks he’s suggesting they “slow” it to a month?

It’s still illegal, bad for the country, etc…

veracitas.bsky.social•45 days ago

When is the next Town Hall in this District?

oldgreymare.bsky.social•45 days ago

What? A Republican congressman listening to the people who voted for him? WOW! Very hard to believe.

amy-13.bsky.social•45 days ago

He can say that about showing down but will he do anything or is he a Susan Collins who says “ it’s troubling” but then does not vote for troubling issues

ancientone.bsky.social•45 days ago

Slowing the pace is not the solution. Stoppage is.

redmist27.bsky.social•45 days ago

What a lame duck. Wishywashy.. playing both sides and doesn’t condemn it. This congressman must be unelected. He is not representative of his constituents- period he’s scared of trump more than losing his job ‘legally, by votes’

gmsoros.bsky.social•44 days ago

There’s a difference between slow and stop
It needs to stop 🛑

lazycitizen.bsky.social•45 days ago

Let's see how he votes.

mags2riches.bsky.social•45 days ago

It's a start. Keep twisting his arm and flooding his ears. Either he gets the message or he gets the boot come next election.

azjpm.bsky.social•45 days ago

The people have spoken - Fuck you Trump

dilawson.bsky.social•45 days ago

Jeez them’s fighting words “slow the pace of sweeping changes” or what? I will whip you with a lettuce leaf! 😂

wolfman-jax.bsky.social•45 days ago

Vote the Bastards out!

drew-peacock.bsky.social•45 days ago

I wish I shared this optimistic POV but has anything substantively changed or does he just want the pace to slow down so he isn't challenged in the public square anymore? Seems like he wants it all to be less obvious so he doesn't have to deal with angry constituents to the same degree.

amk58.bsky.social•45 days ago

Not calling to stop all the unconstitutional acts, just slow the pace of fascism

cassiesmom.bsky.social•45 days ago

Slow the pace? I think he meant to say stop it

nycrogue.bsky.social•45 days ago

Sweeping changes?

I'd have gone with "Irresponsible cuts"

sdmairs.bsky.social•45 days ago

Georgian for, "I'm deeply concerned."

fionataylor.bsky.social•45 days ago

After he smirked the entire meeting...

rp-vb.bsky.social•45 days ago

📌

kenjaminsol.bsky.social•45 days ago

Republicans are so stupid. If they implemented DOGE as mature adults, offering the Dems a seat at the table, it would be 95 pct popular.

They don’t want to Miss the fun of upsetting anyone who doesn’t religiously follow their king. DMF!

2ad2quit.bsky.social•45 days ago

"slow the pace?" How about stop them out right?

tweettweetmfkr.bsky.social•45 days ago

Better than nothing I guess. At least he responded fairly quickly.

canadiancreed.bsky.social•45 days ago

It's like they get it, and yet they so miss it. It's incredible.

samziegler.bsky.social•45 days ago

More pressure.

katarina-rostova.and.cat•45 days ago

Yes. You need to ease in to a dictatorship. Like a warm bath in a septic tank.

glitterck.bsky.social•45 days ago

Or a slow walk to the gas chamber...

agbooth.bsky.social•45 days ago

I hate he's my congressman...I hope the district doesn't fall for this tepid and insincere response.

jadedragon2.bsky.social•45 days ago

It’s a weak, patronizing response, though a start. Keep turning up the heat!!!

thewiserose.bsky.social•45 days ago

What a weak statement by McCormick & what an insult to the people in his district.

Don't fall for it GA. His actions will show you everything you need to know.

216-eliot-ness.bsky.social•45 days ago

Exactly. "Go ahead and ruin everything just do it slowly" isn't rational.

maco1987.bsky.social•45 days ago

He means slow it down until he can get reelected.

dreamchaser4ever.bsky.social•45 days ago

Crank up the pressure on congress! Fill their inbox and voice mails.

ellz.bsky.social•45 days ago

So slow for a minute to ease the heat?
Resign

neophelia.bsky.social•45 days ago

Oh, sure It's the SPEED of change. If you want to boil those frogs, you better turn the heat up slooooooooooooowly.

jetblackbox.bsky.social•45 days ago

Is there data yet on blue state vs red state firings? I'd bet my dog Trump is giving red state federal employees a pass.

reparsons.bsky.social•45 days ago

It's always nice to see some payoff. All the more reason to keep the pressure on.

mamaspajamas.bsky.social•45 days ago

Whether he actually votes for his constituents remains to be seen. But it's a start!

interestedcitizen.bsky.social•45 days ago

👀

justacreativegirl.bsky.social•45 days ago

Slow the pace so they can use more subterfuge to get away with it

wamland.bsky.social•45 days ago

This is Senator Collins level of concern.

laplkp.bsky.social•45 days ago

Wow. What a guy.

pottymouthpundit.bsky.social•45 days ago

Oh, so he adapted the Dems “I’ll give Trump a stern ‘talking to’ freeze.

Let’s ask Susan Collins if Trump has “learned his lesson”, while we’re at it.

Republicans will never stand up to Trump in any meaningful way. It’s up to the rest of us to mount a true resistance!!