My exact thought. I keep seeing other lawmakers, and Schumer point out all this awful stuff but never actually telling us how their going to push back or fight against it. Thinking we're all on our own here.
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Thanks for the letter, but it is from the ranking member, signed only by that one Democrat House member! Why not more signatures? Why such mild language? Would we expect a letter to Biden from Republicans to be so mild?
IMO "grave concern" should be "outrage" & "request the following documents" should be "demand ..." & should follow up in courts. Even if SCOTUS is hostile, DC US district court should be grounded in reality of the situation. After all, US district courts ruled favorably in spending freeze cases.
Needs to be followed up with lawsuits. Even if SCOTUS is hostile, DC US district court should be grounded in reality of the situation. After all, US district courts ruled favorably in spending freeze cases.
mine is closed until they fucking save us! I'm done giving anyone money. That $5 might mean the difference between dinner or not in my household with what's going on
He needs to go raise hell tomorrow on the Sunday shows (if they’d have him) then because I fear that Apartheid Clyde’s takeover is already complete and the longer it takes to publicize it, the worse it’ll get…
Yup. All things considered, I'd rather someone like Senator Wyden be minority leader than Senator Schumer. Meanwhile, my senators (AZ) are currently doing their best Sinema impressions.
Ummmmm, I was responding to someone's comment about these lawmakers wanting us to donate money without bringing up real solutions to the problems I am worried about. And merely pointing out that I will not me giving my hard earned money to them. You not caring makes me lose zero sleep. Thanks.
It is occurring to them, though. What if Elon and his stooges decide to declare some of their fundraising activities as fraudulent and take steps to either stop or flag payments to their account?
💯 ... I will give him a little credit, though, for doing normal performative things... Meanwhile, my senator John Fetterman did some heinous performative bs and flew his ass down the the cheeto mantion to kiss the ring 🤬🙄 dude is insane if he thinks that's winning him any support.
I’m done rushing donations to a bunch bureaucrats, who let this shit show happen in the first place. They spend more time posting about how outraged they are, but telling us nothing about what they are doing to stop the illegal power grab, especially by Elon!
Unfortunately, there's nothing that can be done by the minority party on this type of thing. And federalist prevents the states from blocking this through suit...in other words, we're fucked
So how about Democrats blitz all voters in (vulnerable?) Republican districts about this and urge them to call their reps - even provide voters with bullet points of the gross violation of values voters hold dear, whether republican voters or not, such as breach of privacy by Musk & his crew.
People are gonna have to stop it. The Calvary isn’t coming. It’s on people to make a difference. Mass protests, strikes and marches are the only solution
So how about Democrats blitz all voters in (vulnerable?) Republican districts about this and urge them to call their reps - even provide voters with bullet points of the gross violation of values voters hold dear, whether republican voters or not, such as breach of privacy by Musk & his crew.
Well, that's not happening. I mean, maybe use the courts to push back. And before you tell me the Supreme Court is on Republicans side, I know that. But how about trying anyway.
100% lawsuits are the best viable method of stopping him and they are piling up. Unfortunately democrats might need to let some of these terrible policy decisions happen so the populous will turn on Trump, Dems know the game plan, I think they are getting ready for the department of education fight
Can state attorneys general bring charges against perps for crimes against citizens of their state + seek punitive damages for each citizen whose data was compromised / stolen / unlawfully accessed in reported Musk Treasury data heist? CA AG: https://oag.ca.gov/contact NY AG: https://ag.ny.gov/file-complaint
So they are fucking incompetent losers and grifters who haven’t figured out how to be real FDR Democrats OR an opposition after a whole generation? Firing scammers ≠ “circular firing squad” you spineless Vichy Dem sellout
Right, because being nice to fascist enablers worked SO WELL these past thirty-odd years…just like “ignore the trolls” and “reach across the aisle,” right? You stood for NOTHING and so we lost EVERYTHING again in four years.
The GOP at least did a post mortem after their abject failure in 2012—threw it away & decided to play harder to their old strengths of sexism, racism, & overall xenophobia, but they at least once had SOME members capable of asking what they did wrong? DNC— just acts like they didn’t fail at all.
This reads like a post by a Russian-funded troll farm meant to make everyone angry at each other and mad with cynicism so we can't do anything effective. But it may be a real person despite sounding like that.
Of course you say that, because you have spent so many years in denial that our money-hoovering “leaders” have enabled our downfall with their spineless “bipartisan comity” since Gingrich’s gridlock.
Or it’s DARVO from an actual paid concern troll, who can tell any more?
“Lead, Follow—Or Get Out Of The Way” — and I notice you don’t defend their actions, just jump to accusations, which is typical of both trolls and mindless party-over-county sycophants…not a problem exclusive to the right, at all.
Does that mean he has to sit on his thumb and do nothing? You pathetic lackeys have no idea what leadership even LOOKS like any more, just Roberts Rules shit.
THANK you. Those who bashed Dems since Obama and demoralized the vote this time bashing Biden and Harris seem suddenly to think Dems are miracle workers. Imagine that. I asked him for detailed directions for Wyden. I will not hold my breath waiting for them. Imagine you either.
Can state attorneys general bring charges against perps for crimes against citizens of their state + seek punitive damages for each citizen whose data was compromised / stolen / unlawfully accessed in reported Musk Treasury data heist? CA AG: https://oag.ca.gov/contact NY AG: https://ag.ny.gov/file-complaint
They are the minority. They can bring it to your attention and file law suits, but unless voters apply pressure to GOP lawmakers - ie, the party in charge, and get them to do something, nothing will happen until the minority has some sort of leverage.
So how about Democrats blitz all voters in (vulnerable?) Republican districts about this and urge them to call their reps - even provide voters with bullet points of the gross violation of values voters hold dear, whether republican voters or not, such as breach of privacy by Musk & his crew.
Breaking the Fox alternate reality bubble and reaching those constituents is what we want. When Dems introduce their “don’t give Big Balls our info!” bill, I’m planning on canvassing in red districts for it.
“The GOP Congress should make new laws, not a self serving billionaire like Musk…”
Dems are powerless. They are going to have to find someway to outsmart these traitors . Surely some of you smart, genius young people can offer ideas to help them.
Need file lawsuits. Even if SCOTUS is hostile, DC US district court should be grounded in reality of the situation. After all, US district courts ruled favorably in spending freeze cases.
We apparently are all on our own. It’s like a blackout if information. Other countries are holding protests over Trump and Musk, but I see nothing on it in our country. Have we been shut down?
I don’t know if it’s fear or just being fed up with the circus atmosphere. Personally, I think most of this is for show. But it would be nice to hear what’s actually being done to shut this stuff down.
So how about Democrats blitz all voters in (vulnerable?) Republican districts about this and urge them to call their reps - even provide voters with bullet points of the gross violation of values voters hold dear, whether republican voters or not, such as breach of privacy by Musk & his crew.
We ARE on our own.
For reasons I'll never be able to comprehend, more people voted for Republicans than Democrats in 2024, and they have brought us this mess. I'm not defending the Dems but they are in the minority and quite powerless to effect real change. It's not what the majority voted for.
Yep, if only those folks who didn't vote would have... what could have been... a little too late, but maybe they now realize that they've sealed their fate and will pay the price... of course, they won't realize it until it impacts them personally—but it will sooner than later.
I never said it was a mandate or a landslide, but thanks for the graphic. Interesting stats.
My point was change will need to come from us, Dems in the House and Senate do not currently have the power to create change. I hope they can at least get their act together to cause havoc.
In a normal world The Justice Department would be tasked to take action. The military is compromised with a drunk, Christian nationalist in charge. I think the only course of action is for AGs in Blue States to order all tax monies to the Federal Government withheld until the coup is rescinded.
Need file lawsuits. Even if SCOTUS is hostile, DC US district court should be grounded in reality of the situation. After all, US district courts ruled favorably in spending freeze cases.
The reality is with how shitty our constitution is the only thing they can do is impeachment which is impossible with so many Republicans in Congress. We are fucked.
I'm not a lawmaker .... so I'm not sure exactly what they can do. But pointing out this bad shit without also laying out a plan to combat it is a waste of time. IMO.
His plan is to tell us all this is happening and hope citizens act accordingly- versus yelling at people on Bluesky. We’re all stuck thinking tweeting and skeeting does something. Time to start marching, genera strikes - things lawmakers can’t help us with.
Need file lawsuits. Even if SCOTUS is hostile, DC US district court should be grounded in reality of the situation. After all, US district courts ruled favorably in spending freeze cases.
Democrats need to get the media on their side, by being louder than Trump and Musk - news conference on the Capitol steps every day at noon, blitzing their local outlets, making people understand the dangers this coup poses.
I think local news. Legacy media not gonna happen. Just an example. How many times have you seen Schumer on tv. Maybe 5 or at the most 10 times. Now how many times have u seen McConnell on tv. He farts and they run to film it. Billionaires own the networks & they barely puts Dem on.
News will grab what is broadcast on cspan. Schumer has been really active on Cspan lately. I work in a local newsroom and I can confirm. I personally aired cuts from him several times this past week
Then be as loud and obnoxious as the Republicans. Call them out on their bullshit without pulling punches. Media is still media, they want the story that will get the eyeballs. Hammer them for being "weird" and make them take the bait, it was working before the libs and centrists derailed it.
Fuck Murdoch sideways with a rusty pipe. But the media wants a show. Give them a show. Be more interesting than Trump. Tug at the heartstrings with true stories of the Republicans' cruelty and how it affects Trump voters, mock them for their stupidity, offer alternatives that get people excited.
The problem with that is we tried that, warned everyone, hade huge rallys, raised billions, huge ground game and America shrugged and said let trump cook.
He's cooking now and there's no magic speech anyone can give to make the bad things stop.
There's no one speech you can give, it's the repetition that matters. That's a big part of Trump's success: simple messages repeated over and over and over again. Dems need to do the same - grab onto the broligarchy angle, the discrimination angle, something that resonates, and hammer it.
News media has been conservative for decades. The “liberal bias” was alway B.S. Look at who owns newspapers, television stations and radio stations and you will see a small number of Republican, wealthy owners.
If not on their side, then at least following a story the Dems can shape. Ceding the media to Trump is a guaranteed failure; do some big bold things to seize the narrative so they can’t be ignored! The media need spectacle and this is an opportunity to deliver it.
But they'll air the Democrats' messages if they're framed right, and draw eyeballs. The media want a spectacle, so give it to them, not a 20 point policy paper with footnotes and charts. Put the younger voices (like AOC) front and center, and quit being nice. Fight dirty, because the stakes are high
They have been this bad all along, and I’ve been pointing it out on X for 2+ years since coming “back to the fight” like Rick after being driven out as “DINO@ after 2008 for saying we had to live up to our principles now we were in power—they have learned NOTHING by losing, I posted this in Feb ‘24
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I want these fucks gone.
Dustbin of history.
Legacy media hasn’t even touched this story.
I need someone to make sure Medicaid doesn't break or else my son LOSES HIS INSURANCE.
No offense, but idgaf about your wallet one way or the other.
I get the anger, but a circular firing squad doesn’t help the situation.
And STILL you arrogant losers learn nothing…
When it finally hits you that this is no way to get people to listen, we’ll be waiting.
Or it’s DARVO from an actual paid concern troll, who can tell any more?
No.
https://oversightdemocrats.house.gov/sites/evo-subsites/democrats-oversight.house.gov/files/evo-media-document/2025.01.30.%20GEC%20to%20WH%20Counsel%20-%20EOP%20Clearances.pdf
Sorry the legal system doesn’t move as fast as a tweet.
But leverage requires some majority fractures.
“The GOP Congress should make new laws, not a self serving billionaire like Musk…”
For reasons I'll never be able to comprehend, more people voted for Republicans than Democrats in 2024, and they have brought us this mess. I'm not defending the Dems but they are in the minority and quite powerless to effect real change. It's not what the majority voted for.
My point was change will need to come from us, Dems in the House and Senate do not currently have the power to create change. I hope they can at least get their act together to cause havoc.
Fuck every single one of those Vichy liberals
The Vought boycott shows that our Democratic legislators are starting to listen.
He's cooking now and there's no magic speech anyone can give to make the bad things stop.
The media hasn't been on the side of the Democrats since Watergate and it was touch-and-go then.
Where are the links to marches?
To online art? Where are artists sharing memes to lampoon THIS?
Heck I’ll take a coordinated banner art for my profile to show solidarity
Let’s go!
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