"Attorneys, he said, 'don’t resign because you disagree with the policies, but because you are being asked to do something you believe is ethically, morally or legally improper'...” www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202... - ThreadSky

maddow.msnbc.com • 68 days ago

"Attorneys, he said, 'don’t resign because you disagree with the policies, but because you are being asked to do something you believe is ethically, morally or legally improper'...”

https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2025/02/15/mass-resignation-marks-new-kind-defiance-second-trump-era/

Comments

lovesdemocracy.bsky.social•67 days ago

We are starting to see the heroes in this historic tearing apart of the United States Constitution and its country.

lovesdemocracy.bsky.social•67 days ago

This!

laurenk77.bsky.social•67 days ago

Let’s celebrate resistance day today!

We are in a constitutional crisis now! The quicker we understand that, the quicker we can do something about it. We need a community organized and ready to go. If you haven’t already done so, please sign and share today!

https://sign.moveon.org/petitions/constitutional-crisis?source=web-share-api-button&utm_source=web_share_api&share=a3bbaefc-c2c7-4390-bb75-ff8b2c5d5198

truth3x.bsky.social•68 days ago

They're resigning and leaving positions for more misfits and criminals for Trump. Don't be surprised if you see more unauthorized people from other Nations running ramped on American soil in secured buildings just like Elon!
The gates to America is breached! Our military is at risk/pentagon,etc.🗽✝️🇺🇸

tjkikats.bsky.social•67 days ago

Isn’t it amazing that is always a woman who stands up to corruption?!?!

eguango.bsky.social•67 days ago

please interview some fired federal workers. we need to know their stories.

iambecks.bsky.social•67 days ago

This is not resistance it is capitulation. They need to stay and fight otherwise they're just going to be replaced with sycophants.

oeishik.bsky.social•68 days ago

The way to resist tyranny is nonviolent noncooperation. Civil disobedience & steel spines are required in this movement. https://youtube.com/live/9Zk-wacS800?feature=share

petebia.bsky.social•67 days ago

Stupid paywall!

lepetersseattle.bsky.social•67 days ago

Resignation is a form of compliance. Fight FFS!!! Stay and do the job. Make them drag you out.

hippopotamusic.bsky.social•68 days ago

Unfortunately resignations suit the Trump regime. He'll just fill the posts with his own stooges. They should rather remain to put a spanner in the works.

bugi5555.bsky.social•68 days ago

PLEASE can someone tell me what STATE, I can find #Eggs to buy in @TRUMP AMERICA? @TRUMP INFLATION has made #Eggs more expensive than #Gas on DAY ONE, I hope you are enjoying the #Benefits of your Republican #Vote

ham-cheese-on-wry.bsky.social•67 days ago

As already shown, the regime will find a corrupt army of attorneys.

arthur--dent.bsky.social•68 days ago

Corruption - dismissing criminal indictment if he does Donald a favor (at the cost of New Yorkers)

Corruption.

benjitwinkletoes.bsky.social•67 days ago

Would you be with a trans woman? I find your soccer mom haircut very sexy!

ednae.bsky.social•68 days ago

When will we talk about treason? Are we not witnessing a war by our elected President whose actions go against our constitution and rule of law of our land, when our elected officials swear to and give an oath to protect our foundation of democracy in front of our nation?
Have we lost our way?

iamcutop.bsky.social•68 days ago

Until the GOP loses the majority in both houses of Congress, no articles of impeachment will be filed. We can only hope MAGATs will be angry enough to not show up for the midterms.

superty89.bsky.social•67 days ago

Wouldn’t staying and fighting and forcing him to fire you be a bigger statement than leaving and letting him replace you?

etclcsw.bsky.social•67 days ago

Reichsschatzmeister = Elon Musk and DOGE.

Untersuchungs- und Schlichtungsausschüsse = Will be set up by Pam Bondi.

Sturmabteilung = ICE, FBI, Red state National Guard

Schutzstaffel = Proud Boys, J6, military members.

Trump (Hitler) Youth = Linda McMahon and Red State Governors a d DOE.

mikealee.bsky.social•67 days ago

All the ethical attorneys resigning just creates openings for soulless MAGA attorneys.

jhessail.bsky.social•67 days ago

I wish they wouldn’t resign due to all the reasons stated.
I find it funny that he now claims they were “fired”. Resigning is an affront to his administration. Nobody could quit such a perfect institution.

arriadna.bsky.social•68 days ago

Resignations will only enable Trump to install his henchmen in their place and begin political prosecutions. 😡😡😡

ruleoflawlessness.bsky.social•68 days ago

They don't have a choice. We take an oath to defend the Constitution. They take it seriously as they should

rightchildhood76.bsky.social•67 days ago

🎯

we3rv.bsky.social•67 days ago

I would also say, sure he can pardon you from the crimes, but that doesn't stop the bar association from taking away your law license and ruining your career. If you look at his track record, I wouldn't count on that pardon either.

danlafarga.bsky.social•66 days ago

When this nightmare is over, each and every one of our Federal workers who were bullied into resigning should be able to get their jobs back with back pay.

smushy131.bsky.social•68 days ago

Stop Watching The Fire And Start Throwing Water!!

https://bsky.app/profile/smushy131.bsky.social/post/3lid7hg6c6k2r

chriskat2.bsky.social•67 days ago

This has reached the boiling point. Just watched TRMS, and I am convinced it is past time to begin another American Revolution! We have to save our republic from the tyranny of Trump and Musk!

cdnhelp.bsky.social•68 days ago

Well none of the little boys didn’t resign and made a lot of money gaming the system. Now they are in the justice Dept should they resign?

t-mm.bsky.social•67 days ago

People with ethics. Imagine!!!!

aiila.bsky.social•68 days ago

As with any job.

lrdgz44.bsky.social•67 days ago

hopelaughlove.bsky.social•68 days ago

Thank you Rachel for speaking Truth on your shows!
can we get Jim Acosta to take retired Andrea Mitchel slot- we need real journalist in our times!

wilram.bsky.social•68 days ago

Paywall and whose going to pay for their crap

bluewavesforever.bsky.social•67 days ago

So glad to see that everyone does not bend at the knee and kiss the ring🤗

reformdemocrats.bsky.social•64 days ago

While I can appreciate the people resigning because of this disgusting corruption, this just means that Elon is going to be able to put whoever he wants in there.

ch0c0l4t3m1lk.bsky.social•67 days ago

isnt the point that trump wants everyone with character to quit now so when he orders the military to take out the protesters later no one is around who will stop him?

jim313gardens.bsky.social•67 days ago

This chic is a hero

scrumdaddybax.bsky.social•68 days ago

Lady Liberty is dazed folks.

She's been beat up and knocked down.

2/17 we want YOU to GET IN THE STREETS, MAKE SOME NOISE & GET IN SOME "GOOD TROUBLE!"

She's got plenty of fight left in her, she just needs some support.
It's now or never.

See you at 12. ❤️🤍💙
#EVANSVILLERESISTANCE
https://fiftyfifty.one

worldwidewebolution.com•67 days ago

DOGE is a ruse used to rob from the poor and give to the rich. Millions are outraged globally. I’ve begged the left to organize and mobilize for over a decade. https://motherofallboycotts.com, https://worldwidewebolution.com

neeeceee.bsky.social•68 days ago

So proud of those attorney’s!!

tinaac.bsky.social•66 days ago

I’m an Airbnb host and horrified to hear this: according to the New York Times.

Gebbia, who stepped back from his role at Airbnb in 2022 remains on the company’s board, reportedly arrived at Office of Personnel Management’s headquarters in Washington DC on Friday, to begin his job assisting Musk.

calleigh13.bsky.social•68 days ago

The Trump Mafia. Where is Congress? Where is the Check and Balance system?

captjohnparker.bsky.social•68 days ago

Where have you been?

leorusso.bsky.social•67 days ago

But they'll just get replaced with someone who WILL do it.

secretoriginz.bsky.social•68 days ago

We need to see every kind of leverage being employed, like this...from 2015.

sa5743.bsky.social•68 days ago

Rachel, have you checked this out? https://jointhepeoplesunion.com/unionizing-the-people

anonfrog2600.bsky.social•68 days ago

alindacher.bsky.social•67 days ago

I'd love to know why attorneys, have a higher sense of duty than every single Republican... And nobody really likes attorneys.. Or lawyers..

cmdr304.bsky.social•68 days ago

A true profile in courage.

junebugweston.bsky.social•67 days ago

It seems that doing things that are illegal is what this administration does best.

webbd7848.bsky.social•67 days ago

Resignations play into the hands and plans of Trump/Musk et al. It takes courage to stand up and say “ no”. and if you are fired hold a press conference .in DesMoines, Dallas Ft worth, Salt Lake, and Southern Illinois plus Kentucky and Ohio. Every time explain details of practical effect on people

jugggs.bsky.social•67 days ago

In a way resigning is giving up and that open position is an opportunity for the Morons to fill with their own dyed in cult..

We should resist and continue to disagree and believe.. believe in what legal, moral and ethical. The country needs this belief to show through…

gigisrn.bsky.social•68 days ago

Like in any other profession, you resign because the job conflicts with your values… ethically, morally, or legally.

freethinkerkim.bsky.social•67 days ago

Normally, this would be great! American people standing up for what they believe in. Unfortunately, this is exactly what they wan , less qualified, knowledgable people to question their policies.

sqmbirder.bsky.social•68 days ago

This is very troubling!

beewary.bsky.social•67 days ago

Congratulations. Their resignations are a testament to their honour, both personally and professionally. Their commitment to highest standards stands in stark contrast to the House and Senate Republicans.

figgyp.bsky.social•67 days ago

Feds still on the job:

https://prospect.org/labor/2025-02-15-federal-employee-red-wedding-firings-government/

figgyp.bsky.social•67 days ago

Or, they are actually being fired and just saying well, I quit.

kittyrose5.bsky.social•67 days ago

DONT RESIGN. FIGHT THIS SHT.

truthseiker.bsky.social•67 days ago

The 50501 President's Day Protest in front of the Court House in West Palm Beach.

angrybuckeye.bsky.social•66 days ago

I would love to be there

azaleastudio.bsky.social•66 days ago

Rachel’s show says Felon Rat’s squad is heading for social security next
They will wreck it , as it is a creation of the working man and viewed with disdain

pacbigmansoft.bsky.social•67 days ago

It's time for a lethal injection for the orange traitor criminal Potus !!!

Here what he thinks now = There should be chao all over the world and inland as I am the potus.

He is a sick man and we all know that.

johnnynovio.bsky.social•67 days ago

In this case, one political party (politics) is being ethically, morally or legally improper.

deborahdavis.bsky.social•67 days ago

I respect the brave men and women of the justice department who won’t compromise their integrity and ethics.

nancygutcher.bsky.social•67 days ago

Thank you for this Rachel. It gives me hope that I really needed right now. I want you to know that your show is the highlight of my day. I don’t know what I would do if I couldn’t watch you every night. you are my hero.

virgoan.bsky.social•67 days ago

We can only hope so...

juleebird.bsky.social•67 days ago

It is easier to fight back within the system than outside of the system. Evil reigns when good men just resign. Paul Ryan could've stayed and fought, but he took is ball and went home.

melbbrooks.bsky.social•68 days ago

WOKE

starave.bsky.social•68 days ago

heroine!

injusticejustice.bsky.social•67 days ago

Dogie boy needs to be grounded, for our safety.
To assist with air safety, all private jets should be grounded immediately, until FAA staffing levels are returned to safe levels.

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pbgrey.bsky.social•67 days ago

So grateful that some people still have the integrity to stand up to corruption. My thanks!

doncomer.bsky.social•67 days ago

Noble, yes, but doing exactly what Trump, Musk & the fascist gang want, to purge DOJ, & government generally, of anyone with a patriotic soul & personal honor & integrity. Only scumbags obedient ("loyal") to Trump will remain.

snowbigdeal.bsky.social•67 days ago

Yes! We don’t want the good people to resign. We want them to stay and fight for… ya know, like they promised??

ln-carb-one.bsky.social•67 days ago

That’s what I’m thinking too!

wellhellno.bsky.social•68 days ago

Very very proud of them. 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

dwdingus.bsky.social•67 days ago

With this administration, and the Republican party, when does the law make a difference. There are no ethics, no morals and no lows to which they won't go. Starting with a weaponised DOJ and corrupt supreme Court, we now have a Supreme kangaroo court. Donald Trump style, TACKY.

beingsass.bsky.social•68 days ago

This one was an early warning signal that no one really noticed. He left DOGE in late Jan. Before they started to hijack the treasury.

https://www.latintimes.com/top-lawyer-quits-elon-musks-doge-after-just-three-days-job-573355

friendlyalien.bsky.social•67 days ago

plabg.bsky.social•66 days ago

good question he indicated prior to the count “dont worry we have plenty of votes”

mlipsitt.bsky.social•67 days ago

So when do USED Office for Civil Rights attorneys follow this creed?

evangelinagarcia.bsky.social•68 days ago

Just like there is national blackout day on 2/28 to protest the slashing of DEI programs, all government attorneys or career employees should miss work for a week to send a signal that they cannot be manipulated with buyouts etc. I know it’s easier said than done. We’re living in insane times!

reese66.bsky.social•67 days ago

If the good people go then the bad just sweep in. They don’t care about morals, values or ethics. Slinking away on high moral ground has not worked well so far - like Biden did. A punch to the nose Peter Brady style might work better. But who can deliver it? 🤷🏻‍♂️

bcaponyc.bsky.social•66 days ago

BRAVO to the brave. Who will end up minding our Justice 😢

jenwen2011.bsky.social•67 days ago

Here you go = FREE to read, unlike WaPo:

https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/justice-department/seventh-doj-official-resigns-warns-trump-use-charges-leverage-nyc-mayo-rcna192240

jenwen2011.bsky.social•67 days ago

Again, CANNOT READ because of $ firewall, please try posting as "Gift" article for non-subscribers.

Thank you. 😖

robroyz.bsky.social•67 days ago

Televising the Vietnam war ended the Vietnam war. We see nothing now, but talking heads. Show it don’t tell it, is rule number one in filmmaking. We need to see it not hear about it. Where are the pictures?

holforjustice.bsky.social•65 days ago

In Kailua-Kona, Hawaii we are doing what we can to show solidarity. Click link to see 60 second video: https://hol4justice.substack.com/p/large-show-of-support-at-konas-protest

holforjustice.bsky.social•65 days ago

Go here for copy without music if you'd like to show a clip on your show! HOL. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/15xrF9P08gcKKn24ffTRQmvD06YYEXr6l?usp=share_link

mari071714.bsky.social•67 days ago

https://Generalstrikeus.com

news4u.bsky.social•59 days ago

Don’t pay for corruption. File for a tax filing extension.

foxmccloudstarfx.bsky.social•68 days ago

Just sayin MAGA Space Pirates and Mother Brain Trump...

foxmccloudstarfx.bsky.social•68 days ago

xcforce.bsky.social•67 days ago

Is resignation really a defiance? Does not it play into the administration's hands. After all, their goal is to replace officials with loyalists.

jeff-nh.bsky.social•68 days ago

Today the DOJ. But what will the military do when they are given unconstitutional orders? Will they oblige to their oath to the constitution and not to a dictator?

momdukes.bsky.social•68 days ago

No. Most of them are Trumpers. They will break ranks & turn on each other. Then they will turn on us. Anyone who doesn’t look like them will suffer.

aislinnmacandriu.bsky.social•68 days ago

I don’t think that’s true. It is more likely that military leaders will not engage. The seniors know what is allowed under the law, and they won’t make their men break the law.
That is NOW, and for a while longer. If he starts throwing out senior leaders, it’s going to be a toss up.

jfc.ninja•68 days ago

I unfortunately think the most likely scenario is somewhere in between, with everything splitting into factions

lauriekafka.bsky.social•68 days ago

If only the Rs in the House and Senate had the same integrity…

ribbonofdoom.bsky.social•65 days ago

Agree with those before! If you disagree ethically, that's all the more reason to STAY THERE and be a problem for them! Rep. Jasmine Crockett is showing the way by being on the DOGE Committee and making their lives miserable. When the honorable leave, they also take the barriers with them.

mercedes1.bsky.social•67 days ago

xvxgenx.bsky.social•67 days ago

Boycott permanently. They can handle a week’s losses

mercedes1.bsky.social•66 days ago

Personally I have since January 20th 😎

badsignjohn.bsky.social•68 days ago

As a native San Franciscan and teen in the '60s, I live for this shit! I'm a Vet. I'm old. Put me on the front lines and I'll take some of these mofo's out! Throw me in jail for the rest of my life! What is that? A year???

joeschmoh.bsky.social•68 days ago

MSNBC needs to stop saying Trump is at 53%. That's a BS Poll.

spiderlegsmusic.bsky.social•68 days ago

We quit our jobs so he can get exactly the kind of amoral knee bending ring licking brown nose fascists in there instead. I admire why they did what they did but long term we’re even more fucked now

graciesworld3.bsky.social•68 days ago

I keep hearing that the GOP Congress people are afraid to stand up to Trump and Musk because they will lose their jobs and there have been some threats to their family as well. So why stay in the job? Resign. Would you stay in a job where your family was being threatened? It's not worth it.

stanzman.bsky.social•66 days ago

My latest soapbox everybody that's eligible to retire from the military should do so immediately you were getting screwed and will continue to be getting screwed anyway staying in risk becoming an actual sucker or loser in the coming battles abroad and at home..please share..haters..bring it fk ON

donnchristianson.bsky.social•67 days ago

It could also be that their plan is to get the people to resign.

Don't resign. Just don't follow their unlawful orders. Make them fire you.

lanceaxelrod.bsky.social•68 days ago

People resigning that disagree with Trump is exactly what he wants.

audionaught.bsky.social•68 days ago

In my opinion, one solution is to decentralize protest. Take a singular location away from their response. We could do this with clothing. They do it with maga hats. We need to show them that their opposition is everywhere, all around them, all the time. Not just an angry group on one day.

telstar46.bsky.social•64 days ago

Why resign ? Just refuse to do what is asked.

thecontinuations.bsky.social•68 days ago

The problem with all the people with integrity resigning is that it leaves behind the people with no integrity, and, now, no restraints.

gberfieldusaua.bsky.social•67 days ago

|https://bsky.app/profile/noelreports.com/post/3lif2j2sox22c

blurdy1.bsky.social•67 days ago

My concern is who will take their places. It will be someone with much less scruples, of that we can have no doubt. Trump doesn’t like people with scruples.

julesr50.bsky.social•67 days ago

Comcast has deleted MSNBC from a wide area (Malden MA)

steve-gibbons.bsky.social•68 days ago

https://firemusk.org

bordercolliemom.bsky.social•68 days ago

Until he fills those positions with “his people”…double edge sword, unfortunately…

bellbookcatcandle.bsky.social•67 days ago

🍸🦇

patricia1skagit.bsky.social•68 days ago

Thank god somebody had some spine

news2o25.bsky.social•65 days ago

and resigning, although admirable, plays into Trump's hands, because he doesn't have to fire anyone in order to get his lackey's into every Govt department.

tchrlady.bsky.social•67 days ago

The attorneys who hold their integrity and names to a higher standard & resigned are admirable & the type from whom many in our government could learn.
So many issues to assess these days. Your insights/comments offer great input when my mind goes to: what do I tell my grandchildren ?

radiogirl1071.bsky.social•68 days ago

So we fight. We get in good trouble. Necessary trouble. We do everything we can, to save democracy and the rule of law. And hold those legally responsible for breaking it.

daisytulip.bsky.social•67 days ago

This doesn't make sense. They are playing right into his hand.

tegacaysc.bsky.social•67 days ago

Nice to see SOMEONE THAT HAS A MORAL COMPASS & INTEGRITY which is conveniently forgotten by ALL RUMPLICANS!

williamsbush.bsky.social•68 days ago

Thank you, Rachel! Don't leave us.

lsand1229.bsky.social•67 days ago

Protest in red county southern Oregon on Presidents’ Day.

axidentaliberal.bsky.social•68 days ago

I'm still not convinced that it's better for attorneys to resign or force Trump to fire them

libraryanna.bsky.social•68 days ago

Do you think you should be judging them? Resigning gives them control. Dictraitor don has fired tens of thousands. She wouldn’t stand out.

lowcountrywoman.bsky.social•68 days ago

These are people who have long term careers with the federal government. If you resign you still have benefits. If you are fired you have none. Please don’t judge these people. They need to take care of themselves.

amapola85.bsky.social•68 days ago

She was appointed by trump about 8 weeks ago.
She did the right thing, able to writes resignation letter and point to the fraud in writing. Historical records trumps administration crimes.

georgetownjd.bsky.social•68 days ago

If they are fired they can at least collect measly unemployment benefits.

hannabec.bsky.social•67 days ago

I think by resigning, they're making a statement that they won't go along with his dishonesty. If he fires them, it's good for his pr, and the true story of why they left won't be told.

kbizzle13.bsky.social•68 days ago

My opinion would be to force Trump to fire them. I’m dealing with the situation in my professional life where I forced my employer to fire me because I refused to back down. I was informing parents of their rights. I’m a special education teacher who has disabilities as well. EEOC is involved.

halfastorian.bsky.social•68 days ago

💪
I agree.
These are attorneys that represent the US as you represent your students. In whose best interest is it to walk away and go home?

jeanc2024.bsky.social•67 days ago

Sorry you are going through this trial. It is brutal to buck the system, but informing students about their rights is your obligation. Good luck in the struggle!

kbizzle13.bsky.social•67 days ago

Thank you!! Better me, someone who is in no way a wallflower, then another teacher who would’ve just said OK I’m sorry…

rudeboy5752.bsky.social•68 days ago

This is very concerning Professor Rachael Maddow.🤔

roaduardo.bsky.social•68 days ago

Where's our collective breaking point?

dspander.bsky.social•58 days ago

but how are the resignations changing the direction? they are feeding into it

ladybug9497.bsky.social•67 days ago

Rachel, we need you to stay and keep reporting the news, and not leave after 100 days. We are lost out here, we are afraid, scared, we need you, a strong, awesome person to report to us what is happening, because you are spot on with the facts and truths.

cassandraoftroy.bsky.social•56 days ago

Unless done in staggering numbers and accompanied by mass demonstrations, this tactic only aids the slow purge. It makes a statement, but changes nothing.

kcmacinblack.bsky.social•67 days ago

can't they arrest Musk for going into the IRS and Our SSC this is totally illegal..

quepasausa24.bsky.social•67 days ago

There are laws against IDENTITY THEFT. We need to use those against Musk and Trump as well.

internationaljesse.bsky.social•68 days ago

Cool that we need to count on conservatives to fight back… maybe Dems will join in!

wtf-means-wtf.bsky.social•68 days ago

Wait a minute...If all the ethical attorneys resign, doesn't that mean the assholes will have all the power?

catdragonfly.bsky.social•68 days ago

Only if the rest of the employees don't quit too. Shut the building down. They can't file all docs, take all the calls, clean all the trash cans, pay all the bills and remain functioning asshole.

fishon1.bsky.social•68 days ago

6ixth.bsky.social•67 days ago

it’s not about money primarily.. this an overthrow of the government

ian46.bsky.social•68 days ago

Not obeying orders = no pay check no medicare homelessness loss of pension.....
This is the cost of acting ethically, morally or legally...
Decent Americans pay THE COST OF TRUMP
This is a violent nightmare
Other countries should offer political asylum to those heroes strong enough to stand tall.

jgr66.bsky.social•67 days ago

Sad part Trump was hoping the competent staff with integrity would resign and they did!

webbd7848.bsky.social•67 days ago

Big mistake

starcadiank.bsky.social•67 days ago

Exactly. This isn't the win it's being advertised as.

loquitur.bsky.social•68 days ago

Dr. Maddow, we watch you every weekday night. But for Wapo citations, can you at least make them a paywall-free "gift article"?

heytam.bsky.social•68 days ago

Tomorrow on President's Day, protests against Trump's policies and arrogance will take place in many states. And in your city too. #50501movement

forsuchatimeasthis.bsky.social•65 days ago

STOP the resignations! There is no moral high ground in helping them gut the government and end the rule of law. Federal workers, force them to FIRE you! Every hour you remain is a victory for the Constitution.

allpi.bsky.social•66 days ago

I find it absolutely fascinating that there are mass attorney resignations as they prefer to do so than respect the “new DOJ’s” orders orchistrated by the White House. Meanwhile, there seems to be no Republican congress members willing to step up and say that this nonsense has got to stop!

vini-vino.bsky.social•67 days ago

Resignations only leave open room for trump insiders to take over.

Why not stay and fight?

carlos1007.bsky.social•67 days ago

I was going to say the same...

skowalchuk.bsky.social•67 days ago

Exactly.

livingstonpottery.bsky.social•67 days ago

Maybe because they have to do what they were told to do, or get fired. Better to quit with a scorching resignation letter than be fired? I don’t know I was worried about it too but they were not really given a viable choice.

ladylar.bsky.social•67 days ago

Making news by refusing these "executive" demands IS fighting! There is no way to stay and do any damage to the Blob's grand design.

josepere.bsky.social•68 days ago

Please help start a Socialist Democratic party!

seasunal.bsky.social•67 days ago

Paywall🤬🤬🤬

shirah4.bsky.social•68 days ago

juniebaby.bsky.social•68 days ago

With the way things are going, it’s on the horizon sooner than later.

6ixth.bsky.social•67 days ago

it’s here. they have everyone’s information you piss them off you could wake up with an empty bank account

mtyshera.bsky.social•66 days ago

🙏🏾 My thoughts:
— inialation med hx q d
— taxation up yin yang on property
— ♾️Ms all hues unhoused/fed from axns above

Makes a girl wanna fight, shed a tear & pour one out to celebrate once victory becomes RFL & not a show. Hotep!!
#Democracy
#50501
#PoliticsMatter
#Civicengagement
#Empowerment

enzoaoc.bsky.social•68 days ago

While it seems like that outcome is increasingly inevitable, this revolution wouldn’t be vs an 18th century royal guard. I wonder how effective even millions of conventionally armed civilians can be in an age of satellite imagery, unmanned drones and hypersonic missiles. It keeps me awake at night.

lilrescuehen.bsky.social•68 days ago

Pitchfork time

dizietwood123.bsky.social•68 days ago

tabitaep.bsky.social•68 days ago

Don’t resign. Stay and obstruct. Gum up the works so that his agenda is stifled and stalled.

wiselife.bsky.social•67 days ago

Bravo! These are courageous prosecutors who respect the integrity of the law. We need to see this courage in the GOP Senate & House! American democracy is sitting on top of a house of cards! Where are the patriots? Wake up America!!!

katnan54.bsky.social•67 days ago

If all the good guys resign, it will make it easier to replace them! Scares the hell out of me!

firewalleconomics.bsky.social•67 days ago

Virtue really is it's own reward.

firewalleconomics.bsky.social•67 days ago

The coup is an opportunity to teach real political literacy, but Rachel can't go this far while working for corporate media. She should break free and tell the truth. Her fame should not be wasted.

klmolie.bsky.social•68 days ago

All those freedom Caucus and maga attorneys who are going to lose their license to practice law. When Trump is done, none of them will get hired anywhere. Karma is a witch.

attikusfinch.bsky.social•68 days ago

Please amplify this. It’s happening exactly as this describes..Thiel, Yarvin, Musk, Vance and Curtis Yarvin.,,scary

https://youtu.be/5RpPTRcz1no?si=lcd70Bau5PHzcvC4

https://youtu.be/5RpPTRcz1no?si=lcd70Bau5PHzcvC4

ros14.bsky.social•67 days ago

This is the sort of action needed.
People must stand together, united with one aim - take Trump down. Throw Musk in jail for treason.

randy1995.bsky.social•67 days ago

I don’t know why anyone expected anything different from Pam Bondi, coming from cesspool state of FL, which under, DeSatan has been leaders in setting the law to their liking. Banning books, removing all education about slavery, on & on. Topper, setting threshold on abortion bill to 60%. 57-43??

rp-vb.bsky.social•68 days ago

📌

csheila.bsky.social•68 days ago

@maddowite.bsky.social, I see this as a last warning shot from the truly powerful in this country. Trump has blown off Murdoch and Europe. He pissed off the hard right of the Supreme Court. Even NASCAR fans berated him. See @cwebbonline.com’s post. It's time to burst his bubble.

chrishalp.bsky.social•67 days ago

Lies

briankrecik.bsky.social•67 days ago

What it does is hollow out an agency to only allow loyalists to remain or replace them with loyalists. I would have much preferred defiance and, in the face of this, forced firing for refusal to go along with breaking the law.

briankrecik.bsky.social•67 days ago

I get that they can't warn the public until they are gone, yet it would still delay the process and allow time to react and respond.

tamzdt.bsky.social•67 days ago

Please read https://open.substack.com/pub/mikebrock/p/the-plot-against-america?r=59s6ag

sciencyish.bsky.social•67 days ago

Tesla sells 37% of cars to China/gets 90% of their parts from them. ending USAID gives China a niche to fill.tariffs resulted in allies trading with China. Elon eviscerated security depts. Reps voted in unqualified heads of our depts. does elon need a neon sign to let us know which side he he is on?

shandiggidy.bsky.social•67 days ago

Her and Cassidy Hutchinson should link up

dancer47.bsky.social•67 days ago

That’s right

c-reilly.bsky.social•67 days ago

What is taking Gov Kathy Hochul to get rid of Adam’s? Dragging her feet because of what??

thebiggreenguy.bsky.social•67 days ago

They will be replaced with compliant lawyers.

moosecatsmeow.bsky.social•68 days ago

Umm being it’s exactly what they want, somehow, I find it uninspiring .

skowalchuk.bsky.social•67 days ago

But…but…if all the ethical people leave, who’s left to stop bad things from happening?

bethheil.bsky.social•67 days ago

But Rachel , how is this helping us Americans get things stopped. Who’s going to step in & up to stop them ? Instead of everyone resigning that’s only letting “them” to continue to run over all of us & get their way . Who’s going to be the hero ?

pugdude56.bsky.social•67 days ago

A very good question.

reesee53.bsky.social•67 days ago

What worries me is that if all the normal good government employees resign in protest, who will keep the government gears moving?

rdavis7.bsky.social•67 days ago

No one. And that's when the American people move in droves to impeach the President.

mixtape88.bsky.social•67 days ago

Are enough people outraged? Will enough people be outraged? I’m about to pop a gasket and it feels like I’m on an island. Where is congress? Where are the checks and balances?

ladylar.bsky.social•67 days ago

Congress members are in fear on two fronts- Musky will outspend anyone not doing Dirty donnie's bidding to get them out of a job. An even darker reason- Traitor trump's pardoning of all those January 6th felons let free a handful who are now ready to redo that battle for blood with NO consequences!

mixtape88.bsky.social•67 days ago

Your second point sounds like the taliban. Way to go, America.

6ixth.bsky.social•67 days ago

we need a shadow government

desertseer.bsky.social•68 days ago

This anti-fascist film has been on the shelf for 70 years. It is the one our parents, grandparents, and great grandparents saw.

Can everyone who sees it, repost to all of your friends?

https://youtu.be/BCVK7LdI4ao?si=VF87F92acubao9Ar

roseywv.bsky.social•67 days ago

It is inspiring to see people stand up for what is right. Congress has shown us that most people will just go along with anything to hold onto their jobs. Integrity, Honesty, taking a stand against that which is illegal are dying beliefs. With their deaths will be the death of America

jchedj.bsky.social•67 days ago

" HOW DARE YOU INTERFERE WITH OUR ILLEGAL TAKEOVER OF THIS GOVERNMENT...JAN 6 MAY NOT HAVE SUCCEEDED BUT THIS TIME WE WILL " SAY TRUMPERS
SO WHERE ARE THOSE SO CALLED OUTRAGED US CITIZENS WHO WANT A CONSTITUTIONAL GOVERNMENT ?

eberlambert.bsky.social•67 days ago

Staying in place and sabotaging may be more effective. The Resistance movement needs to be far more subversive this time.

ln-carb-one.bsky.social•67 days ago

YES!

kenheon2.bsky.social•68 days ago

Why are Americans still letting this go on? Are you all asleep?

libraryanna.bsky.social•68 days ago

What the hell do you think we can do that we aren’t doing?

juniebaby.bsky.social•68 days ago

Hoping like hell that someone else will stop this or nature will step in, I think. Knowing full well that neither is likely.

momdukes.bsky.social•68 days ago

Fear. Everyone is mentally trapped by fear. The poor get jail while the rich get richer.

aislinnmacandriu.bsky.social•68 days ago

And what are your suggestions to stop it? Dozens of lawsuits are in progress. Protests are happening nearly daily. This is a BIG country, and centers of power and opposition are far apart.

minkysma.bsky.social•68 days ago

Letting this be done? Shall we all call up Trump and explain that even though they control all 3 branches of government and are in the rapid process of taking over from within, that they should be nice and stop already...this will not be a quick or easy fix.

kenheon2.bsky.social•68 days ago

Elon was not elected was he?

minkysma.bsky.social•68 days ago

Definitely NOT.

starave.bsky.social•68 days ago

I know it is hard to watch this and feel that nothing is being done.

cade76.bsky.social•68 days ago

The big nationwide protest is actually scheduled for tomorrow, President's Day. I guess we'll see then just how many are taking this seriously enough to come out.

moonlight-sage.bsky.social•68 days ago

I wish I could go but I work in healthcare and I won’t be putting my patients aside for it. But as soon as I can get to one when I’m not being relied on you can bet I’ll be there

yergnik5.bsky.social•68 days ago

We won't get a true count of all the protest tomorrow. That's the medias fault.

jgshrampworth.bsky.social•68 days ago

What do you recommend we do?

thebestcapt.bsky.social•68 days ago

We’re dead.

yergnik5.bsky.social•68 days ago

A protest in front of a trump fan store in Christiansburg Virginia is happening tomorrow and I bet it doesn't make any news outlets. It did turn up on NextDoor and the older women coordinating it are getting told off online. I fear for their safety but will be joining if possible.

yergnik5.bsky.social•68 days ago

We are doing stuff, but maybe the question should be why isn't it all making the news. Small towns and rural people are arguing and debating and even dumping friends and family over this crap but you'll never hear about it because it's not all in plain view on tv or social media.

christinerioux.bsky.social•67 days ago

Before we heroize the protege of those conservative icons when they refuse to flagrantly disregard the law, remember who gave us Citizens United, presidential immunity and the reversal of Roe v Wade.

julibcr.bsky.social•68 days ago

Exactly. They need to go begging for help when they are doing things illegally.

ceastwood.bsky.social•68 days ago

But if everyone ethical resigns, who’s left to stop the slaughter of our democracy?

sinuhe1800.bsky.social•67 days ago

Why doesn't MSNBC cover how Trump voters are affected by cuts of govt services in red states? Polls show his overall approval rating is 53% & over 65% describe him as tough, energetic, focused & effective; 70% say he's fulfilling campaign promises. What gives?
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-approval-opinion-poll-2025-2-9/

ohbets2020.bsky.social•68 days ago

wildauntiedeb.bsky.social•67 days ago

History is being made. Sides are being chosen. To resign definitely makes a statement, but who is going to resist this insanity?

ahhfrankout.bsky.social•67 days ago

why would kash patel, suddenly be gifted 25,946 shares of trump's truth social stock for $0? the actual purchase price on that day would have been at least $775,000. the company is worthless, losing over $450M since inception with only at most $10M in revenue. FRAUD! https://www.nasdaq.com/market-activity/insiders/patel-kashyap-1290856

laura76574.bsky.social•67 days ago

What’s going to happen after all the ethical people resign?
I fear they will be replaced with sycophants for the Trump/Musk mafia. Then what happens? How do we get it back?

yathink.bsky.social•67 days ago

Yathink by resigning they are allowing him to fill the vacancies with bots that will do his bidding. I would rather they stay on and continue to loudly and peaceably resist, forcing him to use his time to evict them instead of what he would rather be doing. 🤣

cjmmusic1.bsky.social•67 days ago

💙💙💙💙
Dump Trump et al
Destroying America like no other- Impeach - Arrest
25th Amendment
Rise up & call
202-224-3121
💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙 💙💙💙💙

alleghenian.bsky.social•67 days ago

‪Mr. Spock 🖖‬ ‪@spockresists.bsky.social‬
·
11h
America is exposed.

No one will share intelligence.

It’s only a matter of time before disaster.

michaelcoliveira.bsky.social•68 days ago

Don't resign- slow them up, delay, delay, delay - let them choke on each firing. Appeal every firing and overwhelm the system. Give the public more time to respond. The attempt to gut the government will cost them more than they ever expected. Trump is the fool, and Musk is the tool.

doestahr.bsky.social•67 days ago

I can't help but wonder if they chose the case to force the resignations, as well as get the Sword of Damocles polished and dangling over the Mayor's head.

magamurph.bsky.social•67 days ago

As a known liar, do you ever retract or apologize for the stupid shit you say?

https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1BS7TBnvJN/

kan-tex.bsky.social•68 days ago

Brave people

forresttrump1.bsky.social•67 days ago

seeing what musk is doing to our government is most likely why the framers didnt allow anyone not born in america to be president

minnesnowtame.bsky.social•67 days ago

INSPIRING ... and then there came that one clown ... who would have thunk it would happen ... 🙄 ... so much corruption keeps spilling outta that clown car ... disgusting

thebestcapt.bsky.social•68 days ago

Cool but SCOTUS said Trump is above the law. The law is dead. Every American now really knows how pathetic our justice system is.

Disgraceful. Whatever. Who cares anymore?

lfields19.bsky.social•67 days ago

If they're firing anyway, isn't resigning doing them a favor?

pbral.bsky.social•66 days ago

1- stay and fight to no avail 2- leave to stand up for your principles 3- someone smarter than I am needs to think of a third way to do the right thing

bmac321.bsky.social•67 days ago

Don't resign . . . You're making it too easy for them. Better to stay and fight.

cjnapoet.bsky.social•67 days ago

They are making a statement of outrage.

bmac321.bsky.social•67 days ago

Yeah, I understand that. Resigning in outrage made sense and had an impact decades ago when Nixon was in the WH, but these MAGAnutz couldn't care less and prefer it when anyone opposing them just walks away without a fight

cjnapoet.bsky.social•67 days ago

I get it. I appreciate your words. Now Trump is seeking the release of sexual predator held abroad.

bmac321.bsky.social•67 days ago

Trump is just the latest manifestation of the predator that has been America for decades now . . .

cjnapoet.bsky.social•67 days ago

I don’t view Biden as a predator. He’s a Rosary Man. 📿

cjnapoet.bsky.social•67 days ago

A soulless individual coupled with a second soulless individual. So where are the ethics?

streamlined2.bsky.social•67 days ago

So "Trump team" massively corrupts and disrupts ethical and moral foundations of American state.
I wonder what will come of it.
Will it be the most powerful mafia state armed with nukes?
This is rather dangerous for the whole world.

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