Check the Roman Empire. When the military stepped in.
“but the military had been shown to be able to be used as a political tool of individuals. It was a pattern to be repeated more famously later by Julius Caesar.”
He and Hegseth are firing a lot of the top brass. But, yes, this is one of the most important questions because I think we are heading toward a #revolt.
This is because it is easier to get people to follow orders who are loyal to the President vs those whose loyalty is to the Constitution and who are willing to preserve, and defend it against all enemies foreign and DOMESTIC.
Presidential loyalists won’t lift a hand to defend the Constitution.
Promise we are not! On the surface, you may meet some meatheads, but in reality, it's the most beautiful kaleidoscope. We are different colors, genders, cultures, nationalities and religions that have been trauma bond together. Here to protect the constitution not an individual.
We should meet up sometime so you can say almost every single one. This whole administration should be impeached and exiled to Russia so Putin can take care of them.
You really need to meet more of us. Speaking with other veterans is the only place that I can speak openly and freely. Vote vets and other organizations are anti Trump
I would recommend watching how you state that. Simply because a lot of us will get extremely, extremely offended by being replaced in the same category as hegseth, a weekend warrior. Or Vance a REMF
This is why I'm taking steps to arm myself and get firearms training. I recommend everyone here do the same. This is the one time in my life I'm grateful for the 2nd Amendment.
But, if any SS agent could do that; then no government is safe. Not obama's. Not Biden's. Not a future D president (AOC?) We shouldn't count or expect or cheer for that to happen.
The only kind of government that should fear that circumstance is an oligarchy or a dictatorship, but I understand they killed JFK for less than what Trump is doing
I agree. And whatever happened to invoking the 25th Amendment? Ex-GOP Gordon Humphrey suggested such in 2017 when he rightfully assessed how millions of Americans would die due to Trump's impulsiveness about nukes.
Of course, he got away with the mass deaths from Covid...
Sadly, you are 100% correct. I hate to say it, but I'm seeing a very disturbing "eugenics-based" agenda here. They've even disowned their constituents; it's like they want a nation entirely populated by malevolent billionaires. Everyone else bites the dust. I know, it sounds crazy...
Sadly, you're 100% right. Invoking the 25th wouldn't end the nightmare. In fact, given that JD and Johnson are more articulate in MAGA-ese than Trump, we'd be in WORSE trouble. Sharp-minded malignants are deadlier than dull-minded ones. 😔
I'm not so sure once grandmom & dad move onto middle America's couches after they lose their housing and medical coverage. Stark impacts can trump ideology pretty quickly.
They put Vance in so MAGAts would start to like him.
I feel he is 1000 times worse then tRuMp m. They were counting on something eventually happening to the Felon and would slide him in !!! Very calculated
The Vice President would have to agree and we know that eyeliner Vance won't do that. And we don't have enough votes in the House to impeach even if we could get the senate votes.
"Invoke" is a useless word here. It implies violence.
If you're going to resort to violence. Do it right - they all go. If our resolve is true and clear, I don't know that the reds have the fight in them. Trump certainly doesn't.
I am satisfied that is simply failing in his oath to support and defend the Constitution - something every soldier, Marine, sailor and airman understands.
You know he hasn't read the Constitution so he don't even really know what it says and his advisers are bad lawyers and/or terrible resources because you know they just tell him what he wants to hear or what they want him to hear and not what is fact, just so they can move forward their agenda.
Trump has safeguarded himself against his cabinet invoking the 25th Amendment by surrounding himself with a cabinet crazier than he is—except for Vance. Vance would throw him out a window, FSB style, if it meant he could assume the chair.
We need to get rid of the fascists in power. Taking Trump out is a good start but Vance will go along with *anything* that his overlords want, too. If there was a military coup, then we'd need new elections afterwards & the Dems would have to win.
It shouldn't be not out of the question only. For every soldier who has sworn to the Constitution, there is actually a compulsion to act. But it needs a leader to guide them.
Good question. Except I’m afraid that the answer is never. By firing the Military JAGs, etc. I’m afraid that the plan is to shoot us. Once all of us peasants, and maybe 1/3 of the MAGA realize what’s really happening, and we storm the Bastille, they’re just going to shoot us. Sorry. My biggest fear
That’s not a thing that has ever been contemplated in this country and it is not in the DNA of our military to even consider it.
That said, if anyone can get us to that point, it’s this crew.
But it would need to be stuff vastly more extreme than what we’re seeing; wld b messy & u shldnt want it.
As a vet, I can tell you that its only when Congress orders them to. We occupy a weird space, where we swear our allegiance to Congress and the Constitution, but the president is the commander in chief of the armed forces. To throw a military coup without congressional approval is to condem...
You all realize that he has removed this very unlikely potential threat? Hegseth is doing his bidding. A colonel isn’t going to show up on the East Lawn backed by a brigade of combat troops. Assume that most of the military likes what they see.
YESSS!! I keep saying the same thing…he’s clearly a threat to everything on the democracy checklist. Wouldn’t we have intervened internationally for this same reason by deploying troops for an ally? Back when we HAD allies.
the military only goes where it is ordered to go... someone would have to tell them to remove him.... that would be Congress or the President... even the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs can only do so much without Congressional approval.
The longer people leave Trump in power, the harder it will be to remove him. It may already be too late.
He is getting instructions from Putin, & USA is quickly becoming Russia. Millions of Americans should go to the capital & demand he steps down.
otherwise it would be a military coup... now that you mention it.. who is willing to live the rest of their life in Leavenworth, or face the firing squad to remove him?
Look. Then we have a military coup like the banana republics we propped up for years. Why do you think all those Central Americans come here? We fucked their countries up.
The most chilling thing I heard tonight was how military enlistments are up. You DO realise who Hegseth is recruiting?
“In 2022 and 2023, the Army missed its recruitment goal by nearly twenty-five per cent—about fifteen thousand troops a year. It hit the mark last year, but only by reducing the target by more than ten thousand.”
The military headed by pete hogsbreath? That military? Unfortunately, it won't take just a few brave soldiers - it would have to be a majority who are ready to risk all in a way never seen in US history.
I am really hoping for exactly what you're taking about. He has so many generals coming out against him, and he has fired so many in the military. He wants to dismantle our nukes, and he's cutting back on the VA. Our military people should be absolutely pissed, and from what I can tell, they are.
No doubt a LOT are concerned; in disagreement; some are angry. I don't expect it to become a majority. And I also expect hogsbreath to court-martial anyone who (speaks up or takes any actions, such as meeting with others to discuss courses of action.) Many will also obey illegal (Repub) orders.
I'm not guna lie, that's very sad and disheartening to hear, but I really appreciate your candor. I am struggling to find any real, feasible actions anyone can take to fix this. Especially if he calls for martial law if/when any protests get out of hand.
I hope for this message every day: Mark Milley steps out of retirement and puts on his uniform once again to lead the military resistance to the White House. But I have a vivid fantasy.
Don't trust the military to honor their oath. These young men and women have been inundated with right-wing media as soldiers . They voted +30 for the mango mussolini.
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Your anger is justified. For the last, however long this went on, several people here have been yelling the same thing. Our elected Dems let us down tonight... somehow, they thought we'd be proud of the little signs they held up every now and again.
Only if you live in Brooklyn. The speaker is elected by the Democrat Caucus. His constituents can vote him out. He hasn't done anything impeachable, though. He's just a wuss.
He needs to say he's saving so much money and cutting the debt/deficit so he can also ram the huge tax cuts for the 2% through ... which will massively overwhelm any savings they get by shredding the social contract and safety net.
Why arent the Democrats actually doing anything of substance to fight back and prevent whats happening? Why are they still playing by rules that no longer exist?
Dem leadership has fallen. We are on our own. They ALL must go. This was their moment and they failed miserably. There is still no unity on our side. How do you have a homework assignment as important as this and not even do the assignment?
I feel like once Al Green was escorted out, every Dem attending should have stood up and turned their backs to him for the remainder of the liefest, forcing him to deal with it or remove them all. He likes what makes "good television"...give him some!
As a Canadian just want to say, we love our american brothers n sisters. We only take issue with individual 1 who currently sits behind the resolute desk & his bosses Elmo & Putin. Hard to ask a question when it requires the 25thA & those rn who sit in those chairs are spineless.
So when are you all gonna make US your 11th Province and kick this crook out? We tried to do it twice last time but failed miserably. And now, only 4 years later, we went and......
FOR THE LOVE OF GOD MAN, WE NEED HELP!!!
I would be satisfied if the west coast became a province, and the New England States become another. Then Universal Health care and a higher GDP than most of the countries on the planet. Then all the red states can have Drumpf and we can build a wall to keep out their diseases.
Stop it. My generation stopped the Vietnam war by demonstration, pickets, boycotts, walk outs, educating, protesting in person, music, movies. Gotta get up💪💪
Think about this; All of this is to give the top 1% (who already have more money than they will ever spend in a lifetime) more money on the backs of all of us. How much is to much!?
I can confirm this, just got off the phone with family in Quebec. Apparently, before this happened lines were long of people stocking up on American liquor.
That spineless shitshow last night should have been all you needed to see to know that nobody is coming to help. maaaybe Al Green, but certainly none of the rest.
Judging by the weak ass leadership on dem side of the aisle we are on our own. We need to stop looking up for answers and form them on our own. Call your reps and senators tomorrow and tell them they are out, we need strength immediately.
Be ready to take to the streets, or be in support of the people who are. We need logistics trains for all the people who are wanting to protest, are protesting, etc!
I’d like to know too. Something tangible if possible. I know money helps but just sending money off and not knowing how it’s being used feels very 2024.
Inform, educate, organize, multiply, act. The faster we get to 3.5% the better. Create local groups and educate the community. @indivisible.org is a good place to start, @50501movement.bsky.social is another one.
Walmart saw a 6.5% decrease, Target had a 1% decrease, and Costco saw an 8% Increase.
It was definitely just a blip, but it's also just our first message. We are all continuing not to spend on anything other than necessities this year. By next year, they will feel the impact.
100%. The news is going far right so it's going to be up to people like us to share updates on Social Media and talk to friends and family. My FB page has become space for news updates from Independent Journalists. We are going to have to keep getting our hands dirty. This is not a fair fight.
The biggest issue I see right now is one of coordination. Conservatives have spent the last 50 years building a media infrastructure that we're woefully unprepared to fight against.
Never mind that the left is almost impossibly fractured and we can't stop infighting.
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Agree & adding to this. It’s got to be speak to facts on impact to state/local communities or it’s “liberal tears” Ex. if OR needs to cut Medicaid x amount 600 elderly or disabled adults in residential care, 400 in AFH. lose their housing = homeless & trickle to economy-provided,EMS./ER/IPH log jams
I don’t think anyone in congress has substantial ideas. I have found @adamkinzinger
@indivisible.org @thenation.com
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Run for local office, if you can. Change begins at the grass roots level.
Show up at protests & marches. Organize some. Bring friends.
Call your Reps & Senators. Show up at their offices. Press them to answer. Remind them who they work for.
Show up at town halls.
Practice conscientious consumption.
This! And we need to get together *outside of outage cycles* that means building groups where you are, that are welcoming. Hold fun events not just protests. Protests are important but they don't sustain a movement. Organization and community sustain it.
Occupy Wall Street, ect ect
People need to *join* and *collaborate* groups and *meet regularly*. Align on the big talking points and try to expand your group to others by focusing on corporate power wealth inequality and corrupt crony capitalism.
I think we to hear much more on how Dems are fighting #votersuppression in all its forms since it won't matter who is running we won't be able to win if they cheat to "win", which I believe they did in last election & remember rump said, get me elected this time and you'll never have to vote again.
I am running a legal smear campaign against my GOP Congressman. He is 71 years old and won't retire. He's a Trump loyalist. I will personally volunteer my time and resources to help any DEM who campaigns against him! Michigan District 1.
Not to mention he is adopting an obvious Mafia-esque agenda. He gives offers that nobody has a right to refuse; they accept, they're toast. They refuse, they're toast.
If you're talking about Trump, don't feel bad -- honestly, it is DAMN difficult NOT to hate the jerk. Guy thinks his reality is the ONLY reality, that the universe revolves around him. He places no value on any human life; when even his loyalists become useless, he'll give them the axe.
Someone had to be there to Stand Up for your democracy that is being shredded. Why was Every American not there sitting in, linking arms and screaming demands the oligarchs be hung for treason?
“Elon Mask” a song for the Revolution that Kendrick announced online.
Was Al Green the only one there with a spine enough to heckle? Dems are getting pwned rn. Stand up and ignore decorum. He’s throwing body shot after body shot and everyone there is just sitting.
I am so glad I made the decision not to watch. But this? That’s it? Way to go Dems. Holding up small signs of objection. Is this where my donations have gone? Why on earth would you just sit there and politely listen?! It does not deserve an audience.
Sorry—I don’t understand. I’m glad they have the signs and are yelling out “lies!” If they all get taken out the Republicans will just laugh at them and no one will be there to call out the lies.
The Republicans aren’t their target audience. They need to show the people they will fight tooth and nail. Could not care less what the Rs are gonna do. They’re gonna take licks at them anyway.
When you decide elder abuse is better than letting one of the smartest members of your party be ranking member of the Oversight committee, it might as well be
They don't need a spine. They protect their own. They don't even care they got rocked during the last election. It was EMBRASSING! And they lost as a result. But didn't change much for their personal situation. Still fat cats.
Nope. Too late for that. The project 2025 plan is in place, and working on becoming entrenched. If we ever have elections again, any Republicans left will be toeing the line.
Seriously. McCain is rolling over in his grave over former friend Graham. Rubio looks so uncomfortable every time I see him, I have some hope he will grow a spine.
Trump always threatens to withhold federal funds, is there a way for a States to withhold federal taxes that should be sent to the federal government and use them as we see appropriate? He threatens to make us follow his ass backwards policies, why can't the rich blue states reverse it him?
I think it’s safe to say that WE feel like WE are being unrepresented at present. We want to see Democrats in front of every possible camera and microphone calling out these CRIMES AGAINST HUMANITY!
And she's got me shadow banned so I can't comment on her posts and call her out. Sorry for inserting myself in your thread. She's a liar, all the Dems knew the election was rigged before certification, none of them have said a word. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKDw2rlLAs0&t=1s
Dems too comfy sitting on their asses holding up weak little signs of discontent. Props to the few Dems who walked out wearing "resist" on their back sides.
Well, I was watching to see the Dems performative art, but am actually glad they just sat quietly. Trump can’t stand that. It needled at him the whole time and he acted out. He likes people to smile at him. They didn’t. That raises his blood pressure. I am good with raising his blood pressure.
The current corporate-bought-and-owned Democrats don't really care.
They will wake up just before the midterms, show their corporate overlords their clean sheet and claim their campaign money, use it to drown out any principled resistance leaders, and ride public outrage to another lame term.
yea, especially when he was talking to the 13 yo with brain cancer, or talking about the Laken Riley act!! that’s when they should have disrupted the whole damn chamber. instead they just SAT THERE with no emotion and their thumbs up their collective butts.
This is what I wanted to know. What did the dems do. I think I am most disgusted with them. I know I am. Those that sat there are traitors to this country just as much as the felon and his ilk. Wow.
We all knew what we were going to get out of Trump. I showed up for the democrats and am shocked and appalled that they let Al Green be removed from the chamber without a peep, and it’s just crickets since then. This is the opposition and this is how democracy dies.
I have been begging for the Dems to grow a backbone, but it never happens, even after the last few weeks, which tells us, we have NOTHING TO LOSE! The Dems always think they will get credit for taking the high road. When they go low, we need to go way the fuck low.
All of THIS. Trump is the most predictable thing (not person) on the planet. His sycophants are a close second. I came to see what the Dems would do ... and after watching them do nothing ... I don't even have the words.
It sure seems like it. No one's pointing out that annexing Canada or Greenland are clearly the weird fantasies of a demented old man. I wish the weak-ass media would.
Threatening people’s jobs if they don’t go along with something they feel is unethical would be considered a hostile work environment anywhere else. How can he just remove anyone that doesn’t align with his agenda from the federal government. Is that legal?
There is NO justification for removing Rep Green!!!! It’s an abuse of power when Marge and that other dumb ass republican yelled out at Pres. Biden and Pres. Obama and they were not escorted out.
Don’t forget his son is too! Cause that’s what “Christian” daddies do with their teenage sons—He’s the one that actually said he and his son monitor each other’s (not watched) porn….. this way they can both access it and never let mommy know what they are up to.
Could the DNC do anything in unity? The GOP always works together in the worst possible ways. I know the DNC is more diverse, but when it come to fighting back it needs to be steady, strong, and constant. everyone boycott, everyone leave at once, everyone quietly stand up and turn their back to them
Could not agree more. Feel like we are getting a lot of lip service and no action. We need YOUR protest support as well. We need your defiance to be seen by the entire world. 🌎 You all should be organizing and protest in visual solidarity. 💙💪🗽
Destroying democracy sounds more like sedition than governing
Any leader of our armed forces who refuses to follow the rule of law or honor our treaties should be court marshalled.
I prefer civility over the toxic environment tRump has created. That said, Democrats have to get tough.
Democrats must join the Good Fight. It is time for Good Trouble.
America is looking for leaders that will stand up against tRump and the Republican party.
Or get dragged out and arrested one by one disrupting his speech entirely. But a handful did something, the rest normalized him. And it makes me want to take a look at their stock portfolios rn.
There were Dem legislators that did not attend in protest. Others who spoke out, and others who walked out. It is really up to the voters now. So many who put these idiots in office or didn’t show up to vote gave us this shit show & now we all have to rise up!
Well maybe cause you want the party that has been knee capped by voters to somehow save us. It is really up to the voters now. The Dems can protest & sue, but they have no legislative power or the numbers to oppose. So now we all have to rise up and realize this battle belongs to the people!
This can be done in addition to litigation. I am already standing and protesting. It's called a multi-pronged approach. Haven't made it to those age without fighting for what I want.
After Russian state media got access to the Zelensky shit show by “accident” I feel like vetting isn’t top on their list of priorities. Additionally made clear by the circus of fools they’ve confirmed to key positions after “vetting” them.
Canadian here - how do you feel about the tariffs situation? Our news media here is making it seem like it's going to hit the economy worse than covid. Is it?
Yes, it will. I think that's what trump, putin, and the billionaire class want. They'll have more control. Workers won't be able to complain because they won't want to risk their jobs, esp since the social safety nets have been dismantled.
Also good to point out that Canadians are unable to read news on social media now due to a law that is asking social media companies to share revenue with news organizations. So news links get blocked. It's created a lot of misinformation as many people now only read screenshots of headlines.
You will be okay. Many Americans will relocate to Canada. Please accept them because they are good people coming with lots of American dollars to help boost your economy. May be you should actively recruit Americans to come stay while Trump and GOP are destroying America. Out of sight out of mind.
No, fight your country on the ground you stand and live on. This is civil war and it will happen. There are families living in Canada and Mexico that will be a part of this fight.
I’m not watching but I want to know what’s going on? I heard you were all in black and pink and no clapping? Give us the goods! And please for me? Flip that MF off!
Democrats should switch to Republican.
Run as RINO wing of the GoP party.
Democrats that switch can overrun the primaries EASY. Primaries are Notoriously low-turnout. Elect the RINO.
I'm literally a conservative that stood still, voted my beliefs, and looked around to see myself surrounded by those labeled liberals. I'd run GOP just to return GOP back to "gentiles" back to a viable party. But they are right. The GOP must be burnt to the ground and rebuilt.
Literally the last Governor election was won by DeAsshole because he previously stood up to FOTUS, put humans over politics, and no one had any idea who the DNC candidate was. None. The DeAsshole kissed the ring and put Ohioan's last and GOP quool-aid first.
We never watch national news but happened to tonight and Lester Holt made me scream. I can’t even remember what it was about now other than it was about Drumpf
I like it!! Undercover dem(s) working from the inside. Crazy times call for crazy measures! AOC, is there any way someone would/could agree to this as a way to help?
Please tell me what else we can try, people protest, people write letters, make calls, post and support each other online, attend town halls, do civil disobedience, meetup in towns....I don't know what will stop this madness before we are left helpless.
Work at the local level and build community resistance from the ground up. Reach out to community groups. They are out, an agenda in place and moving forward. They need us, we need each to move forward. We got up this morning, that's a beautiful thing! Best to you!!
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The GOP seemed very much in lockstep, almost frantic in their support for T last night, almost like they were afraid of what would happen if they even looked less than enthused. Given the harsh treatment of Green, I wonder, was there pressure from the speaker to "behave"?
Yeah this is what happens at the start of the Nazi uprising in Germany.
They failed once, been building up the crap here for decades. Hopefully they don't pull it off.
Yeah I have no confidence in Jeffries. Sick of this system where everyone just pats each other on the back for doing not shit. “We’ve tried nothing and we’re all out of ideas” - Beatnik from that Simpsons episode
perhaps you don’t understand how this all works when one party has both houses and the WH the other party is limited in what is available…and fighting against the billionaires is difficult when everything is for sale
What’s the end goal on Canada? He’s doing everything he can to make sure they’re not going to vote to become American. He’s not going to be able to invade. If by some miracle Canada did become America it would lock Republicans out of power for decades. I don’t understand what winning looks like.
How is Mike Johnson going to buy back his soul?
(Among many others. Hello,Marco,JD. The list is too long.) First of all, none of them can afford it, poor or rich.
What are you doing to stop them, I know you have more power than what you let on and we the people need to know when to stand up with you to take back our country.
YES. None of the Dems should've attended. I'll bet bringing the fired federal workers did nothing either. MAGA is full of misanthropes who see no value in human life -- that's how they can look into the eyes of these people and gaslight the hell out of them.
Thanks, I just had to unfollow someone acting like a right winger & bombarding me with news headlines. I found myself doing “xTwitter” kinds of arguing then just said to myself, not doing that again. I’m not sure this will work for Newsom. Many have lost their ability to reason. We can hope.
He also rolled back hybrid work for all state workers on Monday and decided to go right wing on transgender athletes. I think he hired a bunch of 7 figure consultants who told him to embrace the right so he can win in 4 years.
Unfortunately, while some Democrats are fighting back I think that it's really going to rest on our (the people's) shoulders. Check out Indivisible and other orgs out there... get involved... protest... we need to be a problem they can't ignore. We outnumber the oligarchs!
Ultimately, you have to remember the teeth behind the protest. These sunscreen-and-baby-stroller protests waving signs and shouting slogans are a fun day out, but they accomplish nothing. There has to be inconvenience, and there has to be a credible negative sanction on their livelihoods. Work.
Time was, appealing to their shame, appealing to their humanity, their sense of ethics, would do it, but Congress and the Senate have shown time and again, all too many of them have none. The majority have none. Supermajority, I'd say. Only a handful have any grit or any integrity. It's not enough.
i know you mean our former allies. our current allies are russia, north Korea and china. we are now axis powers, not the allied of old days. we are the bad guys thanks to dear leader
They're sending out fewer "oh it's horrible give us money" requests now than they were a month ago, at least. I think they figured out that people on our side aren't impressed with endless grift like the MAGAs. The lower courts are playing whack-a-mole with T's EOs. Otherwise? A lot of talking.
Gloves off
All Green stuff - pick a new villain that is not our slippery President--- like our government is Our government both rich and poor. Watch old westerns- we are living in some old Batman movie.
Every America needs to learn the works of #Rebels and do everything they can to shut down the means of production. Learn from Mario Salvo, a civil rights activist, and Act like your freedom and democracy are a stake.
The “operation of the machine” quote is one of my all time favorites since I heard it years ago in a Linkin Park song. It is genius. Thanks for reminding us.
We tried that. Twice. Both times with smoking guns in hand. But if the senate won't convict (and it won't at this point), impeachment is pointless. It just emboldens him. Besides, even if they did convict, he'd just go "Um, no, I don't think so," and stay in the White House because no one enforces.
They need to let third parties primary with them in purple districts. Moderate candidates get dragged down by association to the liberal wing. If Democrats sacrificed some seats in purple regions to a less liberal third party they’d take away Republican majority forever.
The Swiss insist that all heads of household are armed and trained in use of rifles. And Taught to kill the officers of any invading army. Thus they don’t get invaded. That’s some marvelous and inexpensive defensive strategy right there.
What the..? That's not true at all. They have a conscripted military, which you learn to operate a gun by default in. They don't "insist" that so heads of house are trained to kill officers. Where on earth did you hear that??
Ummm, we're building up our military on the Mexican Border right now. Nephew got transferred from SYRIA to the Mexican Border & all he can tell us us it's immoral as hell. So yeah, Mexico is already pissed.
The Citizens United decision in 2010 and years of cronyism has culminated in the wealthiest people buying our gvmt.
It does not look good--more things already broken or on their way than most of the population even realizes due to media control and longer term propaganda/desensitization.
Next: cashout of savings/SSA, public lands sales/exploitation. All cash and fin systems to blockchain, out of tradbanks. Land sales and pub assets fund 'national wealth' slush fund for $B-aires. Takeover of military, martial law, biometric tracking. AI trained on citizens' adbroker and gvmt data.
There’s a long breakdown. But just know that *2/3* of the USA is wondering the same thing. And the last 1/3 is split between people who are starting to wake up and cultists who refuse to admit that they’re Nazis now.
warren and sanders are senators not house members please try to absorb some of how our gov works rather than pie in the sky go get ‘em cowboy talk You want to win more votes you want americans with us then we need to do it right
and No I don’t have any great ideas…
I threw out my favorite people as examples of type (not sure who is best of the available options)…my overall point is I would like a much better communicator in that role. What we have isn’t good enough.
No one is over the top at this point. The Dem Party is a joke. We need a new Party, they have disappointed us all for decades. We need a People's Party or a Worker's Party. The D Party is 90% corporatist. In the old days, Jeffries would have been an R, so woulds most of them.
Yep! He needs to go! And there's no one more surprised than me he turned out to be such a dud when the going got tough. He was supposed to be the face of the party, but nope. He's not the right person for a crisis, unfortunately, and needs to be replaced w/someone who is.
I think Schumer/Jeffries are out of it and just waiting to pick up the scraps from Longshanks table. The Dem Rep and Sen. that ARE vocal are our lifeline but we The People need to have their backs. My rep is Red and a💩arse. I write weekly. 5calls.org. Phone/write every business day. Phone Bank
✅. Addressing the comment 'a solid plan to stop this madness'.
Also - we would actually know who was in said shadow if some of congress had taken up positions as a shadow government. We'd like to see daily briefings as a daily response - point counter-point would be great.
A daily brief at the capitol was an excellent idea by Cheri Jacobus (she proposed Pete Buttigieg, a brilliant idea) but she said Dems refused to allow it. This is why they’re losing us. Feckless & egotistical. The opposite of strategic, & terrible communicators. And WE lose.
Dem consultants and Dem leadership is found wanting.
That is why the People's work is so important. Crashing phone lines to Red or Blue Reps and Senators. Writing to them on their site. Being polite so you don't get a visit. Economic strike dates. And being ready to hit the streets.
When Trump was going to block funding Schumer said that it was the best day of the year. The voters would hate it and that's good for Democrats. Sorry to bust your bubble but it's true.
Has there been discussion within the DNC of sending Democrats to Red districts to hold town halls? That seems like an easy win and a great way to get the message out there.
Well I saw Tim Walz say something about it. They need to come to TN because our "reps" can't even be bothered to pick up their fucking phones and prefer to hide in DC while Tennesseans lose their jobs.
Unfortunately, by the time they get their act together, we will be a total autocracy. It won't be long until this is the state of our existence in this country.
This is selling out “American” land to foreign or any investor correct. So the ultra rich get the land and now the farmers rent it back from them, correct?! Why is this not a Washington Post headline?! Also, I may have some of this wrong but check it out!!
Last night I was in front of the TV with my tablet and pen.
Tring to make comments on the tablet w/pen was not the best method. I think that this was not "a hill to die on." For the Dems not to stand, clap was a better message for the moment. I am not an expert on this matter.
Hello Will, your comment “not reacting is best action” to Leeram comment “why are the Dems just sitting there”
I understood, maybe incorrectly, that you meant that the Dems should not react to Trumps speech. That idea is what I disagree with.
Am I incorrect with my understanding of what you said?
The day after, I do not know what I said sorry.
Last night I was in front of the TV with my tablet and pen.
Tring to make comments on the tablet w/pen was not the best method.
OxyContin was the start of the resurgence of opioid use that led North America straight to Fentanyl. Purdue Pharma American company. Canada seized 2.8million cocaine and amphetamines at our border coming in from U.S.
And then there is the guns. He is sick
And an Alt PressSec like Pete Buttigieg? Why do Dems never take the great suggestions out here from experts like Tim Snyder? Is it about power and control or inertia.
Yes! This is such a good idea. Certain Dems could follow one area and have a speaker for that group. Like committee assignments but for pressers. This shouldn't be that hard to organize if Dems act together.
Start by organizing with your neighbors. Get to know the people around you and make a habit of looking after each other and keeping an eye out for trouble. When they start snatching folks off the street again, be ready. If a U Haul full of Nazi thugs shows up, be ready. Hold ground. Protect people.
I need more pushback from my representatives in Washington. The decorum has already been broken by Trump's chaos. I need them to do something more that hold up little signs. I need more people like Al Green. What can we do the get that message to across?
#ThePeople acting through Mass Organization, Civil Disobedience and Shutting Down the Means of Production are ways that have generated change in the past. If all else fails your founding leaders gave you a second amendment to specifically address the issue of a fascist take over of the government.
An organized militia by the Democratic congress with those Americans that Pledged Allegiance to the Flag have generals that have been trained to arrest dictators.
#Organize #ThePeople your action is required to maintain democracy, not just your vote, every action. #resist #persist #exist #RiseUp
Call your Dem rep and demand that Jeffries be replaced as leader. They can and should elect a new leader. I'm not saying he should be voted out of office, just removed from the leadership of the House Dems, and replaced by someone who can meet the moment. Same for Schumer in the Senate.
Having a Democrat response that praised Reagan was not a good thing. Reagan started supply side economics that got us here and is destroying America. It makes me feel the Democratic Party is just the party of Reagan.
Slotkin. Comparing Trump the Reagan. Using Reagan as an example of a 'good Republican' who disagrees with Trade Wars. Slotkin's whole thing seems to be that she is Republican light.
Teddy Roosevelt or Eisenhower would have been better Republican comparisons, but she is awful.
I’m in Michigan and she and Peters are both democrats that have been confirming his cabinet nominees. Both supported Noem. She co-sponsored the Laken Riley Act.
Make AOC leader and after retaking the House in the midterms, make her speaker. I believe she’s the best combination of political skill, ideology, and charisma (presence) we have.
What is the game plan for democrats should the GOP move to seriously peruse the Third Term Project? We need to address this issue now before it is too late while its in its infancy.
I think the current plan is hoping it doesn’t happen, like everything else that actually ended up happening. All this!! Pathetic. We need some ultra-realists gaming it out. Now.
I honestly have been wondering this. I think the current plan is to not acknowledge it publicly as a possibility, simply insisting that this is Trump's final term.
This was political theater. Trump talking about his apparent “wins” while his flying monkeys stood and clapped on cue. Meanwhile, the democrats sit quietly. We the people needed ALL of you stand and fight LOUDLY!! My question
When’s that going to happen?
It is not time for a high road strategy
Yeah, you kind of counter your own argument here. And, really well! It is indeed political theater - so why participate in that according to their timeline?
You say it is not time for a high road strategy, which is what the repubs are definitely also saying. But, of course it is!
In Canada our truckers convoy (paid for by Maga) drove to the capital and for 3 weeks honked their horns endlessly to get the attention of the government. Shutting it down. And they were a minority faction.
You have at least 70,000,000 people you can mobilize to shut down the country.
Shouldn’t have been there … but, if room, should have either walked in unison or theatrically done in “we’ve had enough” groups tied to specific Trump lies, claims, or statements
AOC is young and still finding her place and voice in an old man government. She is the most vocal and most likely to receive threats against her life.
How would you encourage this young politician to act for you? What actions are you taking that she can role model?
#resist #persist #exist #RiseUp
I don’t have to explain myself to me. I have participated in numerous campaigns that improve material conditions for the working class. AOC is a sell out.
That’s great, now you need to set aside your hate and #RiseUp together. Hitler divided the socialists against the communists. The infighting got the communists hauled away while the socialists watched saying “not my party”.
America is your country, The People are who need to Unite against fascism.
Rep Icasio Cortez said earlier there were seat fillers to take up seats (to keep Dems further away and/or in case Dems didn’t show) so it could be that, corporate criminal donors, some Repubs.
Why aren't the Dems out in mass in Republican areas LISTENING to ALL the people? Hold Town Halls! Our Democracy is at stake & the Repubs are cowards. Now is the time to take action. Speak truth to lies. Comfort people. ALL PEOPLE!!!!
Lower Congress salaries and take away their healthcare soon as they touch Medicaid etc. They need to go through and lose everything the average person goes through and loses in this fiasco so they know how it feels. So they feel the impact.
Call YOUR Rep and demand that they kick Jeffries out of leadership and make AOC the Minority House Leader. If we demand it, it will happen. But the demand has to be OVERWHELMING. What's the worst that could happen?
So am I. You'd think after the traumatic election loss last November and the hollow calls to "keep fighting the good fight", Dems would've understood our exhaustion right now. What happened to fighting "the existential threat to democracy"? We're talking bipartisan instead? Seriously?
I am floored.
What are democrats in leadership roles telling you all to do rn? Why no mass press conference, why no Dem candidate running for office for four years-we actually need that.
They should’ve been doing that starting in 2020. That’s the reason we’re in this mess to begin with. Literally the day after Biden’s inauguration there should’ve been an earnest hunt for a solid candidate who could defeat Trump. Fight misinformation. Introduce us to them and hold primaries
Finally, someone says what I have been screaming for years! Can't defend 1 decent winnable candidate and begin grooming them? This has become so ridiculous.
It’s all so ridiculous. I don’t know what democrats are doing about r have been doing since Obama left office. It’s like that’s all they had in the cards.
they should have started in 2008. Since the Democrats have been on autopilot thinking Obama's ideology of slightly, ever so gently rocking the establishment's boat, but only a tiny bit, would not make them look like establishment stooges. And he had a firm grip over that party and bungled it.
No single candidate can fight disinformation coming fast and furious from every angle. The people have to stand up and make it their battle. Nobody else is gonna save us!
The country voted the Dems out of power. Dems leaders can kick, scream, protest, sue & refuse to vote for their ideas, but they have no power to bring legislation to the floor stop them. This one is up to the American people! Call/write legislators, organize! Let the GOP know you’ll vote them out!
If we have another election again let’s hope people actually show up. 10 million democrats that voted for Biden stayed at home to throw a hissy fit,better show up to vote or I’m done with this shithole country.
Trump decided to replace God and decrees that there are only two genders.
How is he going to change nature?
Is he going to give God a presidential order?
I ask myself that everyday. I don’t know who I hate more him or mtg or Vance or Elon or trump or hegseth or rfk or Patel or and the list goes on and on
He lives with a preacher who lives outside the Capitol. Preacher provides spiritual "guidance" to lawmakers for the purpose of lobbying Congress. Mike doesn't have a bank account. Something is really wrong.
Like all 'Christian' Nationalists, he's very good at ignoring all the actual Jesus parts... they're quite inconvenient in their direct contradiction to... everything the CNs follow.
What would you encourage the american people do to resist the oppression of the new Russian nazi regime? Aside from writing to senate, because we know some of them benefit from this bs as well and rather not bite the hand that feeds them.
AOC, ask your colleagues why they ask us to protest and risk our freedoms while we worry about if we'll be employed tomorrow as we watch them sit in silence with a guaranteed job and paycheck - from our pockets.
Prezactly!
Yellow-dog dem. A child handing out "Impeach Nixon" bumper stickers in blood red SWMO with my mum. Marched on DC for equality, jobs, to keep my daughters from having to march. At the end of my career, facing no SS or Medicare. I need the party I've stood up for to stand up for us NOW.
Zelensky risks his life for Ukraine, but the GOP won't even risk being primaried to protect the constituency (and The Constitution, that pesky inconvenient thing they swore an oath to defend).
trumpee’s war will effectively kill us American Citizens before other countries feel any pain, they will go out of way before, doing business with trump regime or USA companies!
The dems need to be putting collaborative videos on youtube, communicating with citizens about trumps lies with proof, as well as coordinating protests and strikes and other acts of defiance.
Dems need to take a breath and accept reality. Then start building a platform that appeals to majority of Americans. Stop obsessing on Trump…Learn from defeat by improving like Rocky did after being TKOd - Listen to voters not activists is a starting point for Dems to build upon
This statement shows you hadidnt even pay an ounce of attention to harris plans or the vast progressive work and worker improvements that biden actually did.
Its simply false to say that neither harris or biden were the worker friendly option. Its incredibly ignorant of the facts.
The republicans literally ran their campaign entirely on hate, and won.
It wasnt just trump, it was a red wave from top to bottom. People didnt vote against abortion rights or election reform in ohio because 'the dems arent worker friendly enough'
Several members of the CBC have walked out. Also several of the Progressive reps. The combination of the empty seats and the lack of applause - the silence - apparently has him shook according to one of the Reps who was there and walked out.
I don't think he is capable of being shook. With the peanut gallery behind him sneering and laughing, I don't think the Dems have the ability to put out a coherent message of resistance. I am almost as mad at Dems as I am at Republicans, tbh.
I hear you - I have absolutely been hollering at Dems to do something since the election, since Jan 20 but I did appreciate Dem comments as they approached this incredibly abnormal event. https://Stateofthepeople.media has been a tonic and a packed learning experience for me and had so many Dem Reps.
Democrats, know how to trigger tRumpy, he would even get nasty at his Rallies supportors when, they left after being hot sun for Hours of standing, because he was always late!
I'm at odds with what would have been the best way to deal with this. I think from what I saw the felon and republicans pwned the dems. They looked weak and defeated. But if they had all walked out, they would have looked bad and given right wing media more talking points. No win situation.
Could the left wing of the party start a new party with Bernie Sanders? You're the most popular representatives, which would give it instant legitimacy. Core principle, only small donations. The new party can push an agenda that the people want, not donors. Dem leadership seems to be moving right.
I don't know where I saw this idea, but ALL Dems need to start having monthly TH's in their districts. Contrast your collective courage to their complete cowardice! We need to be bold, to be seen & to be heard. Out there!
And, a stronger presence/plan of action on across all Social Media platforms.
You all should have disrupted that speech. Forced them to remove you one at a time. I don’t think the democrats appreciate the gravity of the situation. Your inaction speaks volumes. Don’t expect us to turn the keys back over when this is all said and done.
Its clear that the Dems couldnt even come to a consensus about how to handle tonight. Those who either didnt attend or left during the address should seriously consider starting a Dem equivalent to the Tea Party - might as well let the world know which Dems have a spine and which ones need primaried
Why aren’t they making Johnson throw them out? Sneaking out like you’re excusing yourself during an operatic performance to use the restroom doesn’t really count.
If I were going to walk out, then I might as well get escorted out while I hold a certain finger up. Be just as loud and obnoxious as them. Our turn to be Karens
This being the only thing you answered and your answer being unsure says literally everything. You, personally, you, specifically, have completely failed your country today. You aren't paying attention. You aren't helping. You couldn't even commit to sitting on your ass at home answering questions.
AOC, Democrats need to stop worrying about civility and focus on action. Al Green is a patriot, and it's a shame that more of you didn't support him. Loud fact-checking and disrupting Republicansas as much as possible. What would the Republicans have done, send in the national guard. Good Trouble
Hey @aoc.bsky.social have you been in contact with the Election Truth Alliance? Maxine Waters mentioned this and it's compelling. Please debunk this before it gains steam or endorse it.
They should be chanting “lies lies lies lies lies lies lies lies lies lies”… all of the Dems. Make the criminals kick them out, and refuse to leave. Lock arms, and refuse to leave. “Liar liar liar liar…” would work too.
THIS. THIS. THIS. this is how they show ppl that we can win 2gether & they rly give a 💩
everyone shud git kicked out n protest. that'd make a news story & highlight discontent. plus half of teh chamber would b empty on tv
Al Green not sitting down looked weak. He could have saved himself for more protesting later.
Johnson looked weak using the gavel for Trump but not for Biden when he was heckled. Either be Speaker or go home.
Reverend Green was Smart! Getting ejected so he didn’t have to sit there listening to bunk
Please do not run for president on Bernie's platform you are going to destroy Bernie's platform grifter. And hand the presidency over to the GOP on a silver platter because us progressives refuse to vote for you just as we refused to vote for Kamala.
They need to shout and get kicked out. The uncoordinated milquetoast response just looks so spineless. It's great that you're not there but I think a coordinated heckling and leaving mid speech would have been way better.
Speeches aren’t going to cut it anymore and not everyone has the luxury of waiting two, many people want to see immediate action considering many are fed up with the current Democratic leadership, listen to people like Bernie Sanders, @aoc.bsky.social and @repjasmine.bsky.social, please!!! 🚨☠️
This needs to be something brought up with every Dem interview. Just like p25, dems said a couple things in 6 months and left it. This needs to be hammered home to our politicians. There is even a tracker they could point to and use that on the pulpit. Our leader ship are cowards and failures.
Whats the path to get out of this mess? Watching this, it's so clear there is no hope for this government. No one is listening, no one is talking reality, it's all grandstanding and bullying. There is no honor in that room.
Wondering about that too because the house is already on fire. Like a five alarm fire. So how are we stopping it immediately? Because the courts are so backed up, by the time they get through all of the cases, it will be too late to make a difference or to change anything.
Yes well it’d be a chain reaction. First one and then the other. I hear no other options other than wait for fucking November and my state has no election this November
The don’t have the votes to impeach him, which will only make him look stronger if someone tries (like last time, but w/o the successful impeachment in the house).
Last term, SCOTUS made it virtually impossible to prosecute a president for treason.
Democrats don't have the power to do that, or to invoke the 25th. Republicans hold majority. They are the ones that have to impeach. This is on them. It would only take a few to end this. If you have a GOP in Congress, call them and demand they take this route every day. Get your neighbors in too.
Honestly, Project 2025 and Musk; did their homework and were ready with a plan to box us in, trump needed out of jail and to be the figure head dictator, they agreed & have done all the leg work. Now we are backed into a corner, until someone smarter than me figures a way out, we are doomed.
I’m worried about the words used by Trump, not just because of his authoritarian rhetoric, but also because of the lack of fight from the Democratic Party.
The whole of democrats should have stood up with Al Green, and they did not.
There should be a problem. There should be a disturbance.
There is a lack of response from the Democratic Party, and there is no room for complacency. Al Green did the right thing, and it is up to the rest of the Democratic Party to follow his lead.
I agree. At a state level, even in a red state, our Dems are doing a great job of getting people's attention with dream legislation - filing appealing bills they don't have the votes to pass that make headlines and get people talking about the Democratic platform and what it should be.
Congressional Democrats could be pushing the next big idea, the way the ACA was pushed.
Like when NC sen Jeff Jackson spent a snow day when the Senate was closed essentially advertising Dem priorities, and himself as an advocate (#JustOneLegislator).
What about MTG was she ever escorted out for disrupting Biden, oh wait she is a white nationalist so she gets a pass. Hypocrisy, I hope the democrats slaughter the republicans in the midterms.
You are not going to make it to the mid-terms with out them been fixed like Russia’s that Trump sold you out to, you don’t understand happening. A coup of Nazi funded billionaires and technocrats have seized control of your government, through bribery and corruption. https://youtube.com/shorts/jKbuyC9Z2u0?si=YokBOHRPBWIfHHDV
I agree, but I struggle with the fact I also wanted them to listen and read the room. I have no idea where to go from here and I don’t think they do either. Our country has never had to deal with a dictator before
Up to voters now!! We are the ones who have to rise up and make ourselves heard! Dems were voted out of power, so quit expecting they can do anything to save us, only we can
He’s bragging about tariffs when he’s tanking the stock market and Lutnik is saying he may dial them back tomorrow. How can the Republicans act like this is even normal?
If we know the things he is saying are wrong why does everyone just let him keep saying it. Many people will listen to this and believe someone that is 360 years old is drawing social security
Here’s my big Question: What makes for effective resistance? Making angry or encouraging phone calls? Writing letters to affected parties, such as farmers & employers (re tariffs and deportations)? Protesting in the streets? Because I have done some of all of them. Is it time to swarm?
I think that DT is looking for an excuse to declare martial law and resistance gatherings might be the trigger, so look for some fake resistor to create violence.
He is, but you have to protest anyways. You can’t hide from authoritarians because they will drag you out of your homes while your MagaT neighbours clap.
#Organize #resist #persist #exist #RiseUp #bluecrew #punchnazis
This day #March2025 #AmericanHistory
How much more disappointing and frustrating can Dems with color coded clothing & ping ping paddles get as "the resistance"? Why don't they keep disrupting? Why didn't they go out with Rep Green? Is he the only one with any courage? Why haven't they all walked out? What's the plan?
Will democrats create a bipartisan committee, and compel Musk, Vought, and other bad actors, to testify under oath about Project 2025, and Musk’s reckless behavior?
This! He needs to tell us exactly what he is finding. He says "fraud" well, what fraud EXACTLY. We need to know all of the particulars. We don't take anyone's word for anything. We The People have a Right to know exactly what they are claiming to find and not just generalized version.
Could you let us in on the thought process of the Dems? To us it looks like the majority are sitting on thier hands and just watching. We need them to fight for us, we voted for them to represent us, to to dig in and do the hard work.
Why isn’t the Democratic Party a consolidated power like republicans today and years back who followed Mitch’s guidance? That only you didn’t join today’s Joint Address or Al Greene being escorted out and everyone sat down is so infuriating.
Why are the Democrats so bad at this? Trump has been on our radar for almost ten years now, and the best response yall could muster tonight was little signs?
So my question is, whose idea was that? Need to know so we can primary them
Dude, Parliament members in Brittain shout at the PM when he comes to visit. And "we're not Serbia?" We're heading toward being a lot more Hungary or Russia. The dems are not seizing opportunities in front of tens of millions of people to tell the orange monster what we all want to tell him.
Look at what's happening at representatives' town halls. People are vocalizing loudly and visibly angry. It doesn't matter what other countries we are the same as or different than.
Shouting at President Pants-Ablaze the things we regular folks want to say to him is what people want from the dems. We would shout because, after several years of letting him running over us w/ a bulldozer, we are enraged with anger. We want the dems to use the voice that we can't.
Negative responses are considered “Bad” in US politics as there was brutal jeering over slavery by Democrats… fights broke out… sadly, Democrats were slave owners.
Civility wins!
(I would have done a civil walk-out)
Congress isn’t “the Streets” and now’s not a great time to challenge that.
With the cuts to Medicare coming, do you think it will create more opportunities for positive influence/messaging for universal healthcare? I wonder once it is gutted if Americans would be in favor of supporting it.
I often wonder myself but probably not for the same reasons. More like for the “i would admire any partner of that person because they know a good person” reasoning
Was the Dem plan for tonight to sit quietly with signs? That’s all? No snark, seriously wondering how this…politeness? sends a msg. (Al Green for the win and the balls
No, we lost the election because of successful state level disenfranchisement and stupid protest votes. And inflation--which we should now hang Trump by the neck with. Let him eat his tarriflation.
Did he invite an anti-transgender as his guest?
Has he explained how he thinks these tariffs are a good thing?
Has he apologized to Zelensky/Ukraine yet?
I’m assuming no. And if you have any idea on how such a vile human can hold the this office, please let us know. Also, please keep fighting!!
Yeah for that the republicans would actually need to listen. They're not going to. They're going to keep digging in until this all hits them in the face and they start asking for forgiveness and saying they didn't know it was going to be that bad.
The old guard doesn't seem to care. They are established. They protect each other. They still see their portfolios growing, their salaries increasing, many weeks off throughout the year spent on vacation and their second and third homes. Why should they fight? They've know their protected.
Yes. People wonder why protests are smaller this time.. especially since it’s so much worse.. but it’s really not that hard to understand.. Why should people take to the streets if our leaders aren’t willing to fight for us? It’s infuriating.
I think letting the Republicans think we're going to just sit back and take it is a good plan. Then when they've totally destroyed the lives of the MAGA cult, we can step up and let them know we were playing rope a dope all along.
Yes!! I want to see each of them dragged out for protesting loudly and sharing the truth over the lies. Disrupt, disrupt, disrupt. The LIES are at insane levels.
An hour ago in Serbia, MPs opposing their 12 year presidental regime threw smoke bombs and eggs in parliament, while students protested in the streets.
I hope we don't have to wait that long for that energy.
I thought the same thing but Trump would just say they have no respect. You can't win against a party that sincerely loves pain being inflicted on people they look down on and have for decades. The Christian Right has finally gotten the dominance they have sought, starting with Reagan.
It's a camera registering little change of expression on the face of all those judges and generals, and the traitorous grins of Republicans as Trump floats lie after lie after lie, tying all of their lives and souls to his malignancy.
Do you find it reasonable that he is tanking the economy intentionally? The robber barons of our time will be able to use the broken departments to privatize everything and buy up everything at bargain basement prices. Am I crazy to think this?
Yes, 47 & company want to privatize everything, as the corporations eat & destroy the smaller companies.
This group knows nothing about governing & the social contracts. They are corporate raiders, and we are on the the chopping block.
I was probably taught this in school, but many moons ago. Only because we have this president have I been learning it again. I thought 25A was to remove president, so why does it have to have his approval? Early days of Biden, GOP was calling for it as if it was Congress's choice.
25A cannot be executed by a single party. It has many steps of approval by multiple parties.
VP is the starting point - The VP, in conjunction with either a majority of the exec Cabinet or a "body" designated by Congress, must invoke the Amendment in tandem.
what kind of discussions/action plans are happening among D reps behind the scenes? from the outside it seems that there are individual reps taking action but not the Ds as a whole.
I was on a moveon call before this, and Sen. Schatz basically said there is no plan. He claimed that everybody should do their own thing. The truth is, there simply is nobody with the leadership skills to get millions of us to row the boat in the same direction.
From Europe it looks like nothing is being done to stop this evil administration from dragging the US people down. It's horrific to watch because Americans are our friends!! I just hope you're all working on something, but whatever you're going to do you better make it fast 😪
There is only one way out of this and that is for Democrats to win control of the House and Senate in 2026, if that’s possible. Not sure what the numbers are at this point.
2026 will be way too late. The people influencing 🍊🤡 are gunning (pun intended) for this April. As you read the article remember the image of Trump/Caesar at CPAC which I believe 🍊🤡 also posted on Truth Social
Yeah. I hate to say it, but we knew after the election or inauguration(can’t remember for sure rn, i’ e had a long day) Hakeem flew out to silicone valley and that it was likely tied to finding donors. We only found out last week that Hakeem got money from SpaceX(Elon) and Palantir(Peter Thiel).
I'm very ashamed of our country right now. We've turned our backs on our friends for no reason, and embraced our adversaries with open arms. We knew this would happen if Cheeto-face got back in the White House but the idiots wouldn't listen.
Jesus christ what an ugly mug. If we divide this picture with 6 equidistant horizontal lines, I can only nut to the section at the very bottom. And it would probably take a lot longer than usual since I’m aware of the source
The problem I have with bluesky is that when people reply to a post I can't tell which post they replied to. Or I just haven't figured out how yet, but it's not just right there, so I'm not sure which post you're referencing.
No they wouldn't when the democrats were singing from the rooftop as was dumpy & still believed it was just talk. Talk about major stupidity on both sides.
Can we make fun of JD Vance’s nose contour? - But my serious question is how is Trump able to just stand there and lie and spew his hate? Why aren’t we stopping him!
I'm just surprised the right had the attention span to sit thru that endless "speech."
I guess all they had to do was zone out and wait for the two dimwits behind Trump to stand and clap.
My question is: how's your mental health? What are you doing to stay sane while fighting these freaks?
I am helping my elderly parents print off their Social security information because we are sure he is coming for it. His promise of no tax works if there isn’t a check to tax💯
I feel like Dems have ultimately failed Black people like me for the past four years, and this proves it. I'm a Democrat -- always have been, always will be -- but it's hard not to notice how little we mean to the party. Obama's election in 2008 pissed off the White hierarchy...
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“but the military had been shown to be able to be used as a political tool of individuals. It was a pattern to be repeated more famously later by Julius Caesar.”
Let to downfall of republic.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Political_history_of_the_Roman_military
Presidential loyalists won’t lift a hand to defend the Constitution.
I also think a lot of military personnel resent his "sucker's and losers" comment. Esp coming from "bone spurs" coward...
https://www.creators.com/read/joe-conason/02/25/one-word-describes-what-trump-has-done
The only ways are through pressure and congress.
But, if any SS agent could do that; then no government is safe. Not obama's. Not Biden's. Not a future D president (AOC?) We shouldn't count or expect or cheer for that to happen.
Do you propose that in that case, we all shrug, bow to the inevitable, and bend the knee to Trump & Putin?
I recommend you check this out.
https://youtu.be/By1Z1nk31iE?si=26lcE0jXBSy8MkuC
Of course, he got away with the mass deaths from Covid...
Is a spineless chameleon. No offense to real chameleons. And no one likes him.
I feel he is 1000 times worse then tRuMp m. They were counting on something eventually happening to the Felon and would slide him in !!! Very calculated
If you're going to resort to violence. Do it right - they all go. If our resolve is true and clear, I don't know that the reds have the fight in them. Trump certainly doesn't.
I am glad he is not around to see this! 💔
That said, if anyone can get us to that point, it’s this crew.
But it would need to be stuff vastly more extreme than what we’re seeing; wld b messy & u shldnt want it.
The military is not going to stage a third world style coup. We have no precedent for it in our history. We didn’t do it against Andrew Johnson.
And if a Rogue general does it and does not return power?
He is getting instructions from Putin, & USA is quickly becoming Russia. Millions of Americans should go to the capital & demand he steps down.
That is the answer.
GET UP, SPEAK TO TRUMPERS CEASELESSLY.
Let that sink in.
The most chilling thing I heard tonight was how military enlistments are up. You DO realise who Hegseth is recruiting?
“In 2022 and 2023, the Army missed its recruitment goal by nearly twenty-five per cent—about fifteen thousand troops a year. It hit the mark last year, but only by reducing the target by more than ten thousand.”
Also: by lowering fitness standards.
https://bsky.app/profile/krantzofficial.bsky.social/post/3lewog25nrc26
https://bsky.app/profile/krantzofficial.bsky.social/post/3lf3li64cbk2c
requires.
It's the Citizens United system.
Government of, by and for billionaires. F the rest.
FOR THE LOVE OF GOD MAN, WE NEED HELP!!!
#ImpeachDonaldTrump #ImpeachTrump #resistance #Impeach #Boycott #Resist #25thAmendment #action #Activate #protest
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Be ready to participate in a General Strike.
Call and write your congressperson
Don't wait till too late to rise up.
Get ready.
Donating doesn’t work.
That spineless shitshow last night should have been all you needed to see to know that nobody is coming to help. maaaybe Al Green, but certainly none of the rest.
I am trying to stay positive
https://www.authoritarianplaybook2025.org/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKDw2rlLAs0&t=1s
noise.
That's partly why matching colors.
I think I would have like all to attend, then one row at a time, leave at each lie.
It'd be empty right quick.
1. Economic blackout. Don’t support the Trump economy.
2. Care for those in your immediate community. Hope is local.
We need to escalate because, clearly, no one is listening.
It was definitely just a blip, but it's also just our first message. We are all continuing not to spend on anything other than necessities this year. By next year, they will feel the impact.
Never mind that the left is almost impossibly fractured and we can't stop infighting.
I would prefer they provide company or industry ideas to pressure, like I did with my bank.
@indivisible.org @thenation.com
all have simple and effective ideas. And @resistlist has some inspiration as well. Find them at their Bluesky handles
https://go.bsky.app/6dCw92a
Show up at protests & marches. Organize some. Bring friends.
Call your Reps & Senators. Show up at their offices. Press them to answer. Remind them who they work for.
Show up at town halls.
Practice conscientious consumption.
People need to *join* and *collaborate* groups and *meet regularly*. Align on the big talking points and try to expand your group to others by focusing on corporate power wealth inequality and corrupt crony capitalism.
Y'all follow for ideas
If you’re not running pick a candidate or issue that suits you and donate, volunteer and or amplify.
Lather, rinse, repeat till GOP is gone. 🫧🧼
“Elon Mask” a song for the Revolution that Kendrick announced online.
https://youtube.com/shorts/jKbuyC9Z2u0?si=YokBOHRPBWIfHHDV
https://bsky.app/profile/nobodyinteresting.bsky.social/post/3ljlx3o7r5224
Fuck the Dems (as a whole, there are individuals I'm still cool with, but the party itself is lost)
Not game show cut outs
Call Rep. Hakeem Jeffries for doing nothing tonight ☎️
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And the rebuttal should have been senile grandpa was rambling, who cares?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKDw2rlLAs0&t=1s
They will wake up just before the midterms, show their corporate overlords their clean sheet and claim their campaign money, use it to drown out any principled resistance leaders, and ride public outrage to another lame term.
It's Nancy Pelosi. Donald Trump JUST began his Capitol speech.
Chip in before he leaves the stage to make his lies BACKFIRE!
Sad.
I almost vomited just looking at his and JD’s smug faces with smirks looking at the dems. They make me sick!!!
Any leader of our armed forces who refuses to follow the rule of law or honor our treaties should be court marshalled.
Democrats must join the Good Fight. It is time for Good Trouble.
America is looking for leaders that will stand up against tRump and the Republican party.
They want to make it so we'll be so sick/hungry/dying that we won't even *think* to protest Putin being handed the keys to... everything.
Democrats should switch to Republican.
Run as RINO wing of the GoP party.
Democrats that switch can overrun the primaries EASY. Primaries are Notoriously low-turnout. Elect the RINO.
The numbers say it could work.
https://www.tremr.com/julian-s-taylor/can-progressives-prevail
These current fucks are not cutting it and creating a new party in this system is nigh impossible.
Do we really just have to wait for them to die? Will they NEVER step aside?
Do we need to start looking at 2nd options to get them out?
Why are the Democrats doing absolutely nothing?
Inquiring minds want to know.
The republicans are openly breaking the law, seizing power, ejecting press and Democrat legislators, and getting away with it.
It's becoming more and more obvious "Taking The High Road" isn't working.
Engage.
The American people are crying out for leadership against what’s happening. If they won’t find it from the Dems, who else is there?
#week1 #resist Become Aware. Learn who your helpers are, your community leaders, political leaders and DEI, LGBTQIA community groups. Signal is a an encrypted communication app.
#week2 #persist Gather with Community and plan that spring peace garden and book club on current events
We must get up like we never have before.
ESPECIALLY OUR YOUNG PEOPLE. They need to wake up, get offline, and DO SOMETHING, such as call, protest, be involved.
They failed once, been building up the crap here for decades. Hopefully they don't pull it off.
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That’s Jeffries and Dem Leadership’s position. However, I think it’s going to backfire on them.
They need to get ACTIVE to earn votes!!
AOC did you decide not to answer like republicans quit having town hall meetings?
His priority has always been to please his $$$ supporters and squash any progressives who threaten those interests.
This is from 2022: https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-news/democratic-primaries-progressives-incumbents-hakeem-jeffries-1301186/
• Compromised
Or
• Paralyzed
*Excluding them of course. Bone spurs and all. Always other people doing the work for them in their vision.
If we want democracy, we need to change this.
(Among many others. Hello,Marco,JD. The list is too long.) First of all, none of them can afford it, poor or rich.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKDw2rlLAs0&t=1s
The signs were held up in silence. My heart is broken for the US.
Tim Walz
Gavin Newsome
Pete Buttigieg
Amy Klobachar
Hakeem Jeffries
Just start campaigning. We need Dem rallies in all the states now.
THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX
BE RADICAL
STOP Rump AND (F)elon
#resist #persist #exist #RiseUp #bluecrew #punchnazis
This day #March2025 #AmericanHistory
All Green stuff - pick a new villain that is not our slippery President--- like our government is Our government both rich and poor. Watch old westerns- we are living in some old Batman movie.
#resist #persist #exist #RiseUp #bluecrew #punchnazis
#March2025 #AmericanHistory
#resist #persist #exist #RiseUp #bluecrew #punchnazis
This day #March2025 #AmericanHistory
It takes effort and persistence, however, so....
Secretary of Defense nominated by joint chiefs of staff not president.
AG nominated by Chief Justices of Appeals Courts.
I’m down for something like the Swiss have
It does not look good--more things already broken or on their way than most of the population even realizes due to media control and longer term propaganda/desensitization.
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and No I don’t have any great ideas…
Also - we would actually know who was in said shadow if some of congress had taken up positions as a shadow government. We'd like to see daily briefings as a daily response - point counter-point would be great.
That is why the People's work is so important. Crashing phone lines to Red or Blue Reps and Senators. Writing to them on their site. Being polite so you don't get a visit. Economic strike dates. And being ready to hit the streets.
Why are Dems just sitting there?
I think the post above mine describes it well. Just found this article in a quick google search.
I guess when you get elected I'll watch for that.
Tring to make comments on the tablet w/pen was not the best method. I think that this was not "a hill to die on." For the Dems not to stand, clap was a better message for the moment. I am not an expert on this matter.
I understood, maybe incorrectly, that you meant that the Dems should not react to Trumps speech. That idea is what I disagree with.
Am I incorrect with my understanding of what you said?
Last night I was in front of the TV with my tablet and pen.
Tring to make comments on the tablet w/pen was not the best method.
(That one guy he met)
Is this all they've got?
Sad.
Yes. This is all the white people here can muster.
If they had elected competent Black women, things would look much different.
And then there is the guns. He is sick
#Organize #ThePeople your action is required to maintain democracy, not just your vote, every action. #resist #persist #exist #RiseUp
I’m in Michigan and she and Peters are both democrats that have been confirming his cabinet nominees. Both supported Noem. She co-sponsored the Laken Riley Act.
She’s Fetterman in a skirt.
I did it in Chile 37 years ago. I could still do it though. 😉
Like the 22nd.
Where are the charges of treason? Krasnov is a Russian asset.
https://www.creators.com/read/joe-conason/02/25/one-word-describes-what-trump-has-done
When’s that going to happen?
It is not time for a high road strategy
You say it is not time for a high road strategy, which is what the repubs are definitely also saying. But, of course it is!
You have at least 70,000,000 people you can mobilize to shut down the country.
Organize!
How would you encourage this young politician to act for you? What actions are you taking that she can role model?
#resist #persist #exist #RiseUp
America is your country, The People are who need to Unite against fascism.
I am floored.
How is he going to change nature?
Is he going to give God a presidential order?
Much as we do!
Then tell him what it means to be Christian.
I think they should start chanting it
#resist #persist #exist #RiseUp #bluecrew #punchnazis
This day #March2025 #AmericanHistory
AOC, ask your colleagues why they ask us to protest and risk our freedoms while we worry about if we'll be employed tomorrow as we watch them sit in silence with a guaranteed job and paycheck - from our pockets.
(Not directed at you, glad you didn't go)
Yellow-dog dem. A child handing out "Impeach Nixon" bumper stickers in blood red SWMO with my mum. Marched on DC for equality, jobs, to keep my daughters from having to march. At the end of my career, facing no SS or Medicare. I need the party I've stood up for to stand up for us NOW.
'Bravery,' their name is NOT.
Its simply false to say that neither harris or biden were the worker friendly option. Its incredibly ignorant of the facts.
It wasnt just trump, it was a red wave from top to bottom. People didnt vote against abortion rights or election reform in ohio because 'the dems arent worker friendly enough'
More people voted for harris than obama.
Elons numbers are total nonsense.
And, a stronger presence/plan of action on across all Social Media platforms.
How do we get establishment Dems like Hakeem Jeffries and Chuck Schumer that their approach is tantamount to appeasement.
Yeah, I know it would be going off non-stop.
everyone shud git kicked out n protest. that'd make a news story & highlight discontent. plus half of teh chamber would b empty on tv
https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/serbian-opposition-deputies-throw-smoke-grenades-parliament-2025-03-04/
Johnson looked weak using the gavel for Trump but not for Biden when he was heckled. Either be Speaker or go home.
Reverend Green was Smart! Getting ejected so he didn’t have to sit there listening to bunk
~ esp right now to frustrate the gears of Fascism.
You are seen, You are loved.
Keep on Keeping on, we need you.
Others have walked out
Dark Maga Hates Us
https://youtu.be/5RpPTRcz1no?t=25
Last term, SCOTUS made it virtually impossible to prosecute a president for treason.
#remove #replace #reset
The whole of democrats should have stood up with Al Green, and they did not.
There should be a problem. There should be a disturbance.
This day #March2025 #AmericanHistory
Punk Song for the #Resistance
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This day #March2025 #AmericanHistory
Like when NC sen Jeff Jackson spent a snow day when the Senate was closed essentially advertising Dem priorities, and himself as an advocate (#JustOneLegislator).
Take the spotlight and the mic and be heard.
Al Green was the only one who fought for America at the address last night. ☠️
#Organize #resist #persist #exist #RiseUp #bluecrew #punchnazis
This day #March2025 #AmericanHistory
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#prankstersvsautocrats
#effective #resistance
But when you dig down on the numbers, it isn't true.
•Ocasio-Cortez (NY)
• Connolly (Va)
• Beyer (Va)
• Mfume (Md)
• DeGette (Co)
• Murray (Wash)
• Heinrich (NM)
• Balint (VT)
• Murphy (CT)
• Schatz (HI)
• Markey (MA)
• Alsobrooks (Md)
Al Green was escorted out
Crockett left early as well
*there are your democratic leaders*
So my question is, whose idea was that? Need to know so we can primary them
Shouting and interrupting speakers is uncivil and the Republicans HAD TO DO THE SAME for Clinton, Obama & Biden.
This isn’t Serbia.
Moreover we are being vilified for our charity… I’m afraid this is a whole new kind of problem for the Democrats.
Again, a quiet walk out would have been my choice… they went with little “signs” 🤦🏻
Real Action is required, something new and fresh that the Republicans wouldn’t just dismiss.
Protests (especially the old hippy style protests) are done to death & not going to be enough.
We repeat the same dumb “hey hey, ho ho [insert gripe here] has got to go” chants and get no where.
Negative responses are considered “Bad” in US politics as there was brutal jeering over slavery by Democrats… fights broke out… sadly, Democrats were slave owners.
Civility wins!
(I would have done a civil walk-out)
Congress isn’t “the Streets” and now’s not a great time to challenge that.
We need newer, more clever tools (like the drones of Ukraine!)
I love to remember when youth booked all the seats at a 2018 Trump rally… but never showed up! (Empty auditorium!)… stuff like THAT!
This day #March2025 #AmericanHistory
Has he explained how he thinks these tariffs are a good thing?
Has he apologized to Zelensky/Ukraine yet?
I’m assuming no. And if you have any idea on how such a vile human can hold the this office, please let us know. Also, please keep fighting!!
They should be talking to Republicans. They are the ones who need to be told what is really going on.
They need to know their beloved country is being sold to foreign interest.
like usual
I hope we don't have to wait that long for that energy.
This group knows nothing about governing & the social contracts. They are corporate raiders, and we are on the the chopping block.
25A cannot be executed by a single party. It has many steps of approval by multiple parties.
VP is the starting point - The VP, in conjunction with either a majority of the exec Cabinet or a "body" designated by Congress, must invoke the Amendment in tandem.
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/dec/21/curtis-yarvin-trump
There are such better options anyway.
To me it looks like maga folks knew very well who he is and are quite content with it.
https://youtu.be/T-u4d6Zwdns?si=Y7uLoSdZkFDKnXEM
I guess all they had to do was zone out and wait for the two dimwits behind Trump to stand and clap.
My question is: how's your mental health? What are you doing to stay sane while fighting these freaks?
Just promise not to do the little signs bs again.
This is pathetic
It would be really nice if other colleagues got their asses up and left in solidarity with their colleague, Al Green from Tx.
#DOTU
Destruction Of The Union