"Shame and embarrassment and the difficulty of answering unanswerable questions about indefensible things, those are brakes that can be tapped in our political system." Here's Rachel on Republicans struggling with their answering for Donald Trump's pardon of violent January 6 rioters: Watch: - ThreadSky

maddowblog.msnbc.com • 46 days ago

"Shame and embarrassment and the difficulty of answering unanswerable questions about indefensible things, those are brakes that can be tapped in our political system."

Here's Rachel on Republicans struggling with their answering for Donald Trump's pardon of violent January 6 rioters:

Watch:

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momnanagigi.bsky.social•45 days ago

elainesi.bsky.social•46 days ago

Interesting that none of them were at the door that day to greet these people with open arms

rushstreetblues.bsky.social•46 days ago

Trump could care less about being shamed or embarrassed. He has no conscience; no morals. He is only faith is to himself. He could care less about you and me, much less anyone that is not white and/or a US citizen. For all the minorities that voted for Trump, have fear. He will coming for you soon.

cfallsstan.bsky.social•46 days ago

They've been doing this for a long time now, defending the indefensible. It's old hat to them all. They know it will be a day or two until it happens again. Yawn...

dondra.bsky.social•45 days ago

And this attitude has been happening for a long time and now here we are in a large part because of your complacency. Be like Maddow, do better.

cfallsstan.bsky.social•45 days ago

You're right... this attitude has been in place ever since the Republicans nominated Trump in 2015 and began making excuses for his stupidity and terrible behavior. Rachel does a great job with her platform. I wish that more in print journalism would do the same. Keep battling Donna! I will :)

juantxotxiqui.bsky.social•46 days ago

Shame? You give them too much credit.

esco-swede.bsky.social•45 days ago

They are trapped like rats. I pity the fools!

pdthomas.bsky.social•46 days ago

You're a good journalist. I appreciate you.

starlightwishes.bsky.social•46 days ago

More than that ... there are policemen who are going to start seeing Republicans and this admin as their enemies.

coldcaseman.bsky.social•46 days ago

So, Does this mean the blanket pardon also applies to the person who left the two pipe bombs on Jan. 6?

farmerbill24.bsky.social•46 days ago

Now we wait till the violent ones offend again

js-atkins.bsky.social•46 days ago

This might be an effective strategy if more Americans were actually paying attention to the political system. But sadly they are not. So Trump will continue to get away with, literally, murder.

jakado.bsky.social•46 days ago

Is there a way to charge the FELON for all the expenses occurred by the government to charge & convict all the Jan 6 traitors? We citizens paid a lot of taxes toward this expense.

mindwalkermana.bsky.social•46 days ago

It was an expense I willingly paid for and he's thrown out important work. Those convicts owe us for room and board, plus penalties and interest. Plus they owe for cleaning fees and police injuries as well as expenses incurred for extra security required as a direct result of their actions.

jimimac.bsky.social•46 days ago

The police unions and many cops voted for this guy. This is the treatment tdump subs like.

howardsbend.bsky.social•45 days ago

I think that with the pardoning of the Oath Keepers and Proud Boys Trump now has a vigilante police force to do his dirty work…might want to start by roughing up Bishop Budde a bit. I also think these groups will be used to round up immigrants without worries of the law. Will see.

lilroaringmouse.bsky.social•46 days ago

Whatever it is, it is *NOT* shame.
They are shameless and have been for some time.
What it is is the dilemma of knowing it's wrong but being trapped into not being able to say anything *and* keeping their jobs. Which isn't even close to *shame*.

lorianne430.bsky.social•46 days ago

Those GOP members really need to grow some and stop kissing butt. What is wrong with speaking your mind, telling the truth and speaking truth to power-for the good of the country!

rhonegallagher.bsky.social•46 days ago

This was a great piece. Found helpful.

kasparknusper.bsky.social•46 days ago

For the record:

Don't tell me from now on, that Trump or the Republican Party stands for law & order.

He single-handed pardoned convicted drug dealers, burglars, killers and people, who nearly killed or heavily insured police officers, which tried to protect the Capitol.

And called them friends.

liam1313.bsky.social•46 days ago

Only one way to change tRump... don't miss next time.👍

mels-apprentice.bsky.social•46 days ago

You’ve tapped into truth Rachel! All the high minded politics from both sides has become nothing but noise to voters. Appealing to basic human decency, compassion and understanding. Going back to the tenet of treating others as you would have them treat yourself and yes, shaming them if they don’t.

atkies.bsky.social•46 days ago

Never stop putting republican congress members on the hot seat.

triron.bsky.social•46 days ago

Hey Rachel, did you hear about Representatives Crockett and Goldman demanding investigations into vote fraud?
We've been screaming this at you for months!

rpaternoster.bsky.social•46 days ago

They're spineless cowards.

wupert.bsky.social•46 days ago

I daresay in the GOP party room there are several shivers wandering around looking for a spine...

merteuil407.bsky.social•46 days ago

I’m tempted to call my Senator’s office and ask his opinion on the pardons/commutations and then ask if he can look the Capitol Police who protect them in the eye after his answer.

laura-cc.bsky.social•46 days ago

Thank you. Hope others in the positon of asking the unanswerable questions follow your lead.
And if not, Shame. On. Them. too.

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