The GOP can’t be helped. Adam has given some good advice about what dems should do. There are a lot of dems (including my 2 senators) that are just missing the moment. Dems like AOC/Warren/Sanders need to be put in charge.
The republican congressmen will be rendered powerless soon!
When will they realize it’s now or never?!
Trump and his ilk are already acting independently, it won’t be long before it’s realized there is no need for Congress at all! Then what?
Spot on!!
Republicans and Musk have taken a wrecking ball to our country, and Adam bitches about those NOT in power?
He sounds like someone defending a murder by saying the victim was at fault for not carrying an assault rifle.
Adam, when you join the Dem party, then this Dem goading will be more than hot air. If there are not ~10 good Reps in the House or 4 in the Senate, maybe you could help take care of that problem.
I really think that dems didn’t think that it would be this bad and did seem unprepared waiting for the people to tell them what they wanted. Which I mean to be fair we the people on this side needed to really wake up and realize this is not a drill folks. I’m seeing movement now so onward!
I’ve been emailing the DNC and my congressional representatives. It’s so frustrating that Democrats seemed blindsided by this. But, I just watched an AOC video that gives me hope. She explains what’s happening, what Democrats are doing, and how we can help too.
If Musk can just walk into the US treasury and plug into our servers un challenged, then our congresspeople should damn well walk in without permission and unplug him and escort his ass out of the people's building.
If Congress has authority what is wrong getting someone to take the screws out from the doors and enter? A door should not stop someone if they have the legal right to be on that property.
Let’s not attack him. He is a patriot & a valuable ally.. we must be willing to welcome people into the fold who realize what is happening and want to do something about it.
He is, however, we are tiring of these politicians saying 'senators should' or 'dems should' while they don't. Is he doing what he suggests dems do? Is he walking with them? Yesterday, Schumer posted that 'senators need to...' but he never says , "I am doing this to stop that." Passing the buck.
Hey Adam. Did you see Republicans blocked Dems effort to bring Elon in for questioning. Stop attacking the Ds and spend your time trying to convince your fellow Repubs to wake up and do what’s best for their constituents and for their Country. I respect what you did during the J6 commission.
The Democrats have had their heads up their collective arses since the election. Trump announced his intentions and we all saw that Musk would end up in the White House. He bought and paid for it after all. Sorry for where U.S. is right now and even sorrier for where they have put Canada.
You’re one of the last principled people left. I hope you left Congress to regroup and run for prez in 2028, if we still have free elections. This former Democrat would vote for you.
Democrats think they can win the argument… they always think they can win the argument.
Problem is, they’re getting repeatedly punched in the face while they’re still trying to argue.
He’s not wrong. Dems didn’t just have three months. They had a YEAR.
Biden was polling behind Trump. Dems spent an entire year warning the country about authoritarianism and never thought to have a plan in place in case Trump got reelected. Crazy!!
Honestly there is no time for going back in these next days and werks. Yes they were asleep, but they are doing what they can now. Let's back their play. We can finger point later. ALL sides created this mess at some point in recent history. Period.
Thank goodness for Adam's insight - matches what most of us Dem. voters are thinking. No wonder we're in this mess. It is insane - our very safety depends on their leadership. Safety is a bare minimum need. They get paid a lot of $ for it, while the rest of are suffering from their ineptitude
Big prison time, suits and seizure of assets; he’s just as cruel and corrupt as ole man loser. They’re both so very desperate for attention ~ pathetic and delusional
Not blaming the situation entirely on Dems but once elections were over should have had some plan in place. Perhaps they should read French resistance and maybe try to do something.
I think it is truly hard to imagine a man so evil and devoid of any empathy or morals. It is hard to get in the mind of a narcissist sociopath….that being said, I expect my Senators and Representative to fight back…and I mean with everything they’ve got!
These billionaires want money
Being income Taxed is not their want and want DOGE program to succeed
Subsidized to the end by majority of people
Very successful in being selfish
Walmart by the way is subsidized by vendors
Shelf space paid for, grocery stores can be too. Promotions
Fair. So now work with them to develop a shadow resistance that organizes them to counteract and message across all platforms and formats the evil behind their actions and how it will destroy the lives of Americans and their families. Then repeat this process, every single day.
While I respect your putting country over party- to lay the blame at Democrats being caught flat footed is disingenuous. The silence of non-MAGA GOP is defining. Not just Musk, but most of the Cabinet. They are spineless.
WTF? Everybody warned them. Even Biden warned them on his way out. Trump and Musk warned everybody they were going to do to it. It was the most telegraphed play in their playbook.
I get where you’re coming from, but this actually isn’t helpful and makes Trump and Elon look competent. I’m kind of tired of the incessant Dem bashing that comes from all sides. No wonder we lost independents; our own allies constantly express how shitty Dems are.
Adam is absolutely correct about the Democrats. The rules have changed but the Democrats are still stuck with solving problems the old outdated way. THEY HAVE TO STEP UP TO THE PLATE AND START PLAYING HARD BALL - ASAP!!
Depose the malignancy, overthrow the Reich.
An 'we the people' uprising for liberty, freedom and traditional American values.
Seize the dictator, investigate the subversive foreigner, Musk, and re-incarcerate the violent seditionists.
Thank you Adam Kinzinger. Democrats seem to have forgotten that they have physical bodies that exist outside of social media posts and tv appearances. Responsibility for this unfolding catastrophe also lies with them.
And Republicans cowering in submission. No one would have expected such a blatant action to commit espionage right before our very eyes and call it DOGE.
Agree that the Democrats were caught with their pants down, but the Republicans knew this was coming and are just as guilty as trump for a traitorous take down of our Democracy and Republic government.
I have not seen anything that proves otherwise. Where are the free Palestine protestors? Where is that energy they had for Biden? They seem awfully quiet.
The free Palestine protesters were out there after Trump said his spiel about Gaza, but yeah, they're mostly quiet. A lot of other people are resisting though.
where are the republicans???? oh, they are part of the problem. why is it always on the democrats to solve the problem..ex #1 trump was impeached TWICE... and republicans laid down. so let's say it's a two way street.
And so WHAT ARE the republicans doing, because I'm watching the republican senator from (fill-in your state of choice) oh, MAINE doing N.U.T.H.I.N.G (intentionally misspelled to hilight stupidity)
Oh but they ARE doing something. They are defending Musk from having to answer to anyone and they are eagerly voting to confirm as an expression of their blind loyalty.
So, your point is that someone pointing out that the opposition is doing the absolute minimum about the crisis we're in is too negative - even though it's completely true. And we should all be positive instead?
Yippeee inaction! Yea for sitting on our ass!!! Isn't doing nothing just wonderful?!
Dems and Reps need to pull together to defend this nation, @adamkinzinger.bsky.social It’s as much the republicans responsibility (although, they are failing miserably) as it is the democrats (hamstrung by the republicans). Glad you’re speaking up but ALL of you need to act!
That is useless. They are Trumpers - bought and paid for. It is time to march and show up and frighten these POS's to death so that they do the right thing.
Get out there with the protesters Adam!You are tough and a great orator!EVERYONE must rise.Just making money off of articles are NOT going to stop the insanity.Get on TV.WE MUST HEAR YOUR VOICE!
Russell Vought is a dangerous man about to be confirmed by the REPUBLICANS. CALL EVERY SINGLE SENATOR. He is the author of Project 2025. The REPUBLICANS have marching orders from the Oligarchs to confirm this asshole to lead the OMB. He is charged with destroying AMERICAN DEMOCRACY.
Adam, could you tell me who is in charge of protecting most sensitive information like or identity or algorithm? I thought it was the Secret Service. It is a Secret Service that's their job. What the fuck happened man
So, why the sharp criticism of Dems. This is also your fault. You a we’re party to ushering him in 2016. What is it that you expect people in the minority to do?
Most of this is just in effect demoralization propaganda by the left against the Democrats, but in Kinzinger's case I think it's just old habits die hard.
How about supporting some of the Democrats that are filibustering, or aligning with them and anyone who will stand up for the U.S. people against Musk?
"Complicit"???? They're the ones doing it and everyone has advice for the Dems, who are powerless. "Shutting down the senate" will only work until they change the rules. *facepalm*
Adam, thank you for standing up. I'm a Democrat but try to judge people by their character not their party. Integrity is rare and, yet, you have quite a bit of it.
Its easy to sit and watch the show - but you chose the ultimate flat footed response when you decided not to run again, right? Talk about sitting this one out.
Here’s my real frustration - he’s calling out Dems for a flat footed response - how about calling out his former Republican colleagues who are in the majority and could easily stop this simply by voting no …. And so far they can’t even find 3?
He calls it like it is, no matter the party. Who cares why he didn’t run again; look at the work he’s done since. Hard to believe you’re finding fault. And dems response to date has most definitely been weak.
He was NEVER going to win another go-round. Republicans in his area would not have voted for him bc of his courageous outspokenness about Trump, and Democrats would not have voted for him bc they had their own candidate to vote for.
If Kinzinger is a "patriot" and a "hero", then what are the Democrats who did the EXACT same thing without voting with Trump 90% of the time in his first term.
But sure... denigrate Democrats and deflect attention from republicans.
He worked with them and we haven't forgotten that fact.
I commend you for your courage with J6 committee. But please, your old colleagues who you may still have phone numbers for are complicit. Call them man!!!!! Thanks.
You could have stuck around to help fight this instead of being a Monday-morning quarterback. Stop attacking Dems and go after the Majority Republican Congress who are aiding & abetting this.
You're still a conservative. You're not one of us.
Yep, they had months to prepare for this. Hell, I would have ha a war room planning for the opposition even if Kamala had won, just in case, 2 years ago.
It would be a lot more helpful if you quit throwing stones and maybe spent some time talking to members of your former party about how they are helping to destroy Democracy.
The GOP is complicit in madness. The GOP is fully responsible for the most unethical group of people in US history. Take personal responsibility. Don't blame others.
They were and are totally unprepared for trump's onslaught. Even though the orange dictator is so unpredictable and outrageous they have to collect themselves and fight back because our freedom and democracy depends on it
Where are the Republicans who are courageous enough to stand with the Democrats? Wait! They’re not there! Why are you putting the onus only on the Dems? The Republicans are the reason we are in this situation. Dems cannot always be the ones saving the country. Dems need Republican support!!!
Please point out in the linked article EXACTLY where Kinzinger explicitly mentions the Treasury. Perhaps you'd be better off reading the article before commenting. You clearly don't have any track record of reading anything - as you readily admit.
"They're a little more untethered to the bureaucracy itself and to the systems that slow processes down around here, "I think the lack of parameters is part of what will make them effective." Kevin Cramer
you're stuck. nobody I know or read knew Twittler and his boy band were going to lock people out of Treasury and proceed this way. please link me to whomever predicted this.
"Disruption" is a virtue to the tech bros -- it's how they leapfrog competition and respond to change. "Smash it all apart and build something better" -- works if you don't care about social impacts. "Disruption" is anathema to rules-and-norms based politicians: it's a knife vs gun fight...
I think it’s fair to say that the biggest flaw of democratic leadership for the past 8 years has been a failure to realize that the norms are gone. At this point, it’s an exercise in raw power, and norms or even law don’t mean anything… just whether or not you can compel maga republicans to comply.
I’m not sure why anyone should not be “surprised and flat-footed”. In a normal world, republicans would have been too. Instead, they’re just a bunch of traitors. Now, Dems are supposed to do all the heavy lifting to save our f’ing country. No pressure.
WTF were Dems thinking? Were they blinded by their hope to keep their little political knitting clubs in Washington? The psycho wanted to see people DIE on Jan 6th just so he could stay in power!
If Kinzinger is a "patriot" and a "hero", then what are the Democrats who did the EXACT same thing without voting with Trump 90% of the time in his first term.
But sure... denigrate Democrats and deflect attention from republicans.
He worked with them and we haven't forgotten that fact.
Who overwhelmingly voted to put Trump in office? Focus your criticism and persuasion to do better there. Stop attacking those who warned everyone about this and ran a highly competent candidate who inspired a bipartisan coalition. How about that?
I’ve said it again and again. Why continue to demoralize democrats. YOUR party did this. It’s been a slow sell out for years! But yea, let’s continue to blame the Dems. How about tryin to talk with your party and ask if any have any decency left to partner with the Dems and put them in cuffs.
If Kinzinger is a "patriot" and a "hero", then what are the Democrats who did the EXACT same thing without voting with Trump 90% of the time in his first term.
But sure... denigrate Democrats and deflect attention from republicans.
He worked with them and we haven't forgotten that fact.
What do you suggest??
What’s your best plan?
I always support you, but unless you’re coming with or to work on a plan, this is not making anything better! If you truly want change, be the change you wish to see! Help them if not you are part of the problem! Be part of the solution! Please 🙏
What does Kinzinger think of the Republicans who put Trump in office and the Republican Congressional representatives who green stamp everything he does? Will Adam run as a Democrat for office and do something to stop Trump's miscarriage of justice & attack on democracy?
Since the Dems are in the minority and the felon owns the Supreme Court it feels a little like David and Goliath. Fortunately we know how that turned out. Be a grain of sand to gum up the works as they attempt to destroy everything.
Mr Adam, you should work with Democrats to give them the know how to counter Republicans, I mean, you know them very well, right?. cc: @schumer.senate.gov
It's unfair to put all the blame on the Democratic Party. Rethuglicans have been planning this for years-at least since Reagan. And trump cheated. He admitted as much in his speech when he thanked Muskolini for helping him win Pennsylvania with his computer skills.
You sure like criticizing the Democrats. And you don't criticize the Republicans why don't they stop Elon musk they've had 3 months to get their heads out of Trump's ass
Tbh Adam, if Trump started testing injecting humans with bird flu with bleach you’d probably say the Dems got caught flat footed. I mean how do they not have a response for invasions of the Panama Canal, annexation of Canada or building resorts in Gaza, right?
Point being the Dems aren’t to blame for the morons in your party who enabled and elected the orange one. They don’t read, they don’t think. They’ll learn through pain and have a chance to do something about it in 2026.
If Kinzinger is a "patriot" and a "hero", then what are the Democrats who did the EXACT same thing without voting with Trump 90% of the time in his first term.
But sure... denigrate Democrats and deflect attention from republicans.
He worked with them and we haven't forgotten that fact.
And they could -- what? No Federal Marshals under their command; no police; no power in the House or Senate. All they have is their voice, which is being increasingly suppressed.
Newt Gingrich became the Hose Speaker in January 1995. This is when the Republicans went into overdrive with the tactics that led up to this moment. These basic values have been in place for more than 30 years and the Democrats STILL haven't noticed.
You're NOT helping. You are hurting our efforts to fight back. Go dump on your own party instead. You helped get us here, so what are YOU doing to actually fight back, aside from flinging "rotten tomatoes" at Dems.
The pearl clutching in the comments here is priceless. As a former dem who became former during the 2004 primaries when Howard Dean got laughed out of the running, let me say: y’all suck. Why can’t the party of people who like to say “do better” manage to do better with 8 years notice?
Well, Adam is a Republican so this criticism is great, he gets it because he is/was that…
but Democrats have a hard time understanding how depraved Republicans can actually be.
Is that enough fu?
As of this morning 33 federal lawsuits have been filed against various Trump EOs and Musk’s intrusions into the Treasury systems. Someone wasn’t flat footed.
The current Democratic leadership is in power by the same money that bought the crazed GOP. They’re doing exactly what their shadow masters knew they would. Nothing.
I think the world got caught flat-footed. Time to start bobbin' and weavin', and dancin'. Hopefully, they have awakened the Beast in people who have had enough.
The Democrats need to do this all night…
say OVER & OVER & OVER & OVER how "Elon needs to be arrested" or "Elon wasn't elected" or "trump's executive orders are ILLEGAL
Right? Why are we only criticizing the people being slow to act, the ONLY people voting against the nominees? How about some of the prime media attention to the PEOPLE ACTIVELY SUPPORTING THE PERSON DISMANTLING THE GOVERNMENT. How about pressuring who can be primaried next on the R side.
Actually it isn't a country problem. It's a Republican problem that Dems just are not sure how to handle possibly, especially since foolish voters left the only adults in Congress with little power.
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When will they realize it’s now or never?!
Trump and his ilk are already acting independently, it won’t be long before it’s realized there is no need for Congress at all! Then what?
Republicans and Musk have taken a wrecking ball to our country, and Adam bitches about those NOT in power?
He sounds like someone defending a murder by saying the victim was at fault for not carrying an assault rifle.
They control the House, Senate and Executive Branch.
They are the instigators.
But seriously, Emperor Douchelord is criminally insane and the republicans are too busy stealing things to notice.
The democrats can’t find the handle on a shovel… so they rant to the choir.
America is burning.
Problem is, they’re getting repeatedly punched in the face while they’re still trying to argue.
Biden was polling behind Trump. Dems spent an entire year warning the country about authoritarianism and never thought to have a plan in place in case Trump got reelected. Crazy!!
Van Orden
Bacon
Mackenzie
Perry
Beginning
3 of these republicans must have a soul
Try flipping them
But let’s stop calling it a department! Gang defines it. But department makes it sound authorized which it is not
Being income Taxed is not their want and want DOGE program to succeed
Subsidized to the end by majority of people
Very successful in being selfish
Walmart by the way is subsidized by vendors
Shelf space paid for, grocery stores can be too. Promotions
An 'we the people' uprising for liberty, freedom and traditional American values.
Seize the dictator, investigate the subversive foreigner, Musk, and re-incarcerate the violent seditionists.
What are you doing to stop it, Adam?
Yippeee inaction! Yea for sitting on our ass!!! Isn't doing nothing just wonderful?!
at me.
I’m not justifying my commentary to anyone. You want to be a defender and lob insults my way, great.
JFC
It would be nice if you were a democrat :)
But sure... denigrate Democrats and deflect attention from republicans.
He worked with them and we haven't forgotten that fact.
You're still a conservative. You're not one of us.
Well he wouldn’t be a republican if he wasn’t a whiny self serving finger pointer.
What should they have done, scooter?
Insurrection?
Running gun battles in the halls of Congress?
"Plan for what is difficult while it is easy."
but did YOU know that Musk was going to take over our cyber infrastructure?
hit them where they deserve it. but please.
link to where he outlined this.
“It will become, potentially, 'The Manhattan Project' of our time" - Donald Trump
Is that what you wanted? Not to be seen as opposing trump but as opposing the opposition
Well done then, mfer
But sure... denigrate Democrats and deflect attention from republicans.
He worked with them and we haven't forgotten that fact.
The real enemy is the media, and Trump has beaten them into submission.
#DistractionFromDestruction
what they're up to.
@adamkinzinger.bsky.social
Left you a DM.
I'm trying to tell everyone around here and it feels like I'm spamming everyone. Still people won't listen like when I warned about project 2025.
(Check my profile if you're curious what I'm talking about)
Whining shouldn't get you into office when you helped create this mess.
Was the only plan legit winning the presidency? That’s what it looks like.
But sure... denigrate Democrats and deflect attention from republicans.
He worked with them and we haven't forgotten that fact.
What’s your best plan?
I always support you, but unless you’re coming with or to work on a plan, this is not making anything better! If you truly want change, be the change you wish to see! Help them if not you are part of the problem! Be part of the solution! Please 🙏
But sure... denigrate Democrats and deflect attention from republicans.
He worked with them and we haven't forgotten that fact.
but Democrats have a hard time understanding how depraved Republicans can actually be.
Is that enough fu?
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Get. Rid. Of. Them.
All of them.
say OVER & OVER & OVER & OVER how "Elon needs to be arrested" or "Elon wasn't elected" or "trump's executive orders are ILLEGAL
Also if they didn't see it coming they're morons