Democrats do not seem to grasp, on some level, that Trump and Musk are signaling that they do not regard the law or courts as binding, and in that circumstance, the only instrument available to Dems is public opinion. They do not seem to know to seize this instrument, or believe it CAN be seized. - ThreadSky

whstancil.bsky.social • 22 days ago

Democrats do not seem to grasp, on some level, that Trump and Musk are signaling that they do not regard the law or courts as binding, and in that circumstance, the only instrument available to Dems is public opinion. They do not seem to know to seize this instrument, or believe it CAN be seized.

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dalejohn.bsky.social•22 days ago

They better wake up.

graysidhe.bsky.social•22 days ago

well actually the founding fathers foresaw the need to remove the President...impeachment. They did not foresee a senate of quislings...

yurdapuppet.bsky.social•22 days ago

I see no evidence that a majority of voters cares about TrumpMusk’s internal savaging of the government. On the contrary, by electing him again they clearly stated they don’t. Public opinion will change when people are personally hurt by the economy, job loss, etc.

Sorry to say it, it’s sad.

kim65.bsky.social•21 days ago

A. They don't know Musk controls the Treasury's payment system.

B. And even if you told them, most couldn't tell you why that's a bad thing, or name a downstream effect.

They'd care A LOT if we fixed A and B - but to my knowledge it wasn't on any of the Sunday news shows today

maximillianquinn.bsky.social•22 days ago

Trump and the MAGAs now regard court decisions the same way they regard election outcomes -- the only legit ones are the ones the MAGAs win.
Democrats need to understand this.

tedcruznipples.com•22 days ago

What are you trying to say? That Chuck Schumer’s tweets aren’t pure fire? He’s following the guidelines just like Cory Booker laid out. What’s more to do?

chickadee77.bsky.social•22 days ago

Are you just going to pretend now you don’t remember Biden flouting the SCOTUS ruling saying he didn’t have the authority to forgive student loans? Wasn’t that Dems not regarding the law and courts as binding?

ltlging.bsky.social•22 days ago

And Republicans---? They bear no responsibility?

katneil.bsky.social•22 days ago

The only time the law is binding to these psychopaths is when it protects them from prosecution by the many machinations available in our judicial system to delay and suppress justice.

mkwilson27.bsky.social•22 days ago

I can think of at least one more instrument that can be used…

chadtopaz.bsky.social•22 days ago

https://bsky.app/profile/chadtopaz.bsky.social/post/3lh5rr2mf4222

measureformeasure.bsky.social•22 days ago

Lawsuits provide delay. Lawsuits create news stories that shape public opinion.

linc50.bsky.social•22 days ago

It may come down to what the army does, ultimately.

ellenenders.bsky.social•22 days ago

Since we are in a lawless era why can't someone seize Elon?

keauncharles.bsky.social•22 days ago

The public hates the Dems. The Left hates the Dems. Even Democrats can't stop bashing the Democratic Party. The public opinion environment is beyond hostile.

Dems right now are getting the party they deserve.

spartanbill.bsky.social•22 days ago

@demgovs.bsky.social Democratic Governors, you all need to take control of the messaging and fast. @governorwalz.mn.gov @govwhitmer.bsky.social @govpritzker.illinois.gov please lead the effort.

storm-of-fists.bsky.social•22 days ago

#ArrestElonMusk

sinker1234.bsky.social•22 days ago

Stancil tweets way too much...the dumbest guy to think he's brilluant

weekswriter.bsky.social•22 days ago

On the right side of the bus, you will see the docile herds of peace-loving Eloi....

allismotion.bsky.social•21 days ago

People at least should make sure the midterm elections can take place _

carinachocano.bsky.social•6 days ago

Yeah it’s troubling

solitayre.bsky.social•22 days ago

I think at this point the word is 'care.' They do not seem to 'care.'

whstancil.bsky.social•22 days ago

Trump is all but saying "Make me," and in that moment, you need to either have the public on your side, or the army, and Dems aren't gonna get the army. And yet the only thing they're doing to get the public is slight variations of what they've done for years.

andydashiell.bsky.social•22 days ago

They might get a good percentage of the FBI on their side right now. They can put Clyde in shackles and haul him off to Gitmo and I’d be happy (not really, nobody should be taken there for punitive purposes).

davenewb.bsky.social•22 days ago

The appointment of Hegseth (a former Major) and how Trump has treated Milley might sway some of the military.

wheredafukarwi.bsky.social•22 days ago

They seem to think they need to post the news, a day late, and just leave it at that. Schumer seems to think the threat of inflation is the BIG NEWS.

potionseller.bsky.social•22 days ago

I don't think getting the military is all that unlikely. The Trump admin seems to want to do a bunch of shit to alienate the military as well. I think especially the National Guard could likely be "gotten" in Blue States. Will the California NG listen to Trump or Newsom?

hansklocker.bsky.social•22 days ago

What about the Republicans? Is any of this going to reach them? Feels like a dumb question but I don't know any more. I used to find it comforting that they picked Thune over Scott.

wheredafukarwi.bsky.social•22 days ago

Not dumb. The flip side to misinformation is lack of information. Fox will not report anything that reflects poorly on our Dear Leader. It's shocking how under informed maga is.

hansklocker.bsky.social•22 days ago

I mean, look, I generally know what Fox headlines are saying much of the time. Do they never, ever, ever look at any reports from outside Fox? That's the part that I find mind-boggling

wheredafukarwi.bsky.social•22 days ago

They do not. Ask questions about current events like Trump canning the FAA Safety committee the week before and they will look at you doe eyed because they have no clue what you are talking about.

tessg802.bsky.social•22 days ago

The republicans are spineless against MAGA. Not only that, they are fueled by greed and stand to make a hefty profit off their office and loyalty to the president.

hansklocker.bsky.social•22 days ago

It's insane that we have gone from the John McCain generation to this in only 10 years. On one level I am also thinking what you are saying, it's just another part of me just keeps thinking there has to be a bottom somewhere

tessg802.bsky.social•22 days ago

The vast majority of Americans don’t understand how government works and how it is administered, and as we will see with this administration, the bottom will be an economic collapse. The days of McCain republicans are over. Billionaires only club.

quahogsunited.bsky.social•22 days ago

If I may, the free market is readily available to us.

klashkha0tic.bsky.social•22 days ago

Umm it's Republicans and their voters? What can Dems do if Republicans keep kissing the ring. The people ARE fascist.

bigreaderbadgrades.bsky.social•22 days ago

I agree with you but, to be honest, I could benefit from primers, as many as possible, about feasible courses of action. The few that I've seen are kinda distanced, in tone, saying what COULD possibly be done.

And frankly Im not sure how to even word the question.

Any pointers for a reading list?

thedudeabides17.bsky.social•22 days ago

Public opinion yes, and legal challenges. I’ve donated to Earth Justice et al in hopes of keeping P25 mired for years. Re: pub opinion— we DO have recourse. Air Force backed off from ending teaching abt Tuskegee Airmen; Medicaid cuts were rescinded, due to huge outcry from public.

robotblue.bsky.social•22 days ago

Ah we are way past that. They are actively destroying and looting the gov systems and funds as we speak.

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