He knew his dissenting vote was safe. They had all they needed. They usually arrange for one dissenter to guve some semblance of humanity to their constituents.
At least there are (were) still some good people in prominent positions that stand for the law and constitution. I’m so happy to read that. I hope the good ones see this and continue to have courage to take a stand.
Question: Is it better to resign or be fired? Or do they not have a choice b/c they will be arrested if they do not comply? I feel like resigning makes it too easy for the kleptos.
McConnell is enabler #1 and that is his legacy. The only vote that mattered was 4 years ago and he failed.
Thank you for everything that you do, Heather. Your letters kept me sane during his last term and have been the voice of reason during this one as well.
But do the judiciary orders have any effect? Are they adhered to by the targeted agencies/agents in question? Because earlier reports would just seem to suggest that those orders are simply ignored... If so, they are nothing more than symbolic attempts to delay authoritarianism.
Indeed, and rightfully so. But these legit questions remain. Are the orders followed? How are we to know either way? And how would orders be enforced if not followed? Because this particular piece of text does not provide much reassurance: https://www.fjc.gov/history/administration/executive-enforcement-judicial-orders ...
Trump's laying the PR ground to make defying court orders acceptable. In about six weeks, he'll do & govern totally by EOs. The failure of Congress to pass a budget/CR & raise the debt ceiling will be the trigger. He'll misquote Lincoln & just spend what he wants on what he wants.
On a side note, I started to write "Trump will convince MAGAs it's ok...," but stopped becuz I realized there is no just MAGA anymore; MAGA and the GOP are now one and the same.
It seems odd that they'd goto the trouble of eliminating "Chevron Deference" to government agency experts when the plan is apparently to... Eliminate all government agencies.
I'm not holding my breath that the 6 bribed Justices will defend the US Constitution. They seem hell bent on becoming the inquisitioners. Demanding we obey them or else.
No one ever calls attention to them! They keep a low profile and escape personal scrutiny. Don’t worry about holding your breath. Just repost 😊. Here’s an updated pic!
McConnell is culpable for all of this. His recent votes against the inept does not make up for his enablement of this monster. He was weak 4 years ago and that led us to this crisis. He had his opportunity to do the right thing and lead. Too little too late.
Sassoon is a boss. It will take time, but if MAGA keeps having to dig down three levels to find flunkies, they're going to keep coming up with people who call civil suits charges and forget to file the paperwork BEFORE the press conference.
Hopefully it collapses in part under its own incompetence.
You forgot about telling everyone about the mass purge or probationary employees today. Many got the email tonight & within a couple hours were locked out of everything. There are now numerous heartbreaking posts on r/fednews from those let go after work hours.
"In an interview with The Wall Street Journal published on Friday, Vance said he intended to tell European leaders attending the MSC they must embrace the rise of anti-establishment politics and that he would urge German politicians to work with all parties including the anti-immigration AfD."
Now I know why we need to protect workers with basic human rights and due process and a contract that will be honored I wonder if they taught JD Vance employment law at Yale law school it is a very sad day in America indeed
With this news you would think Legacy Media would lead with that ….GMA talked about the Eagles parade, weather…and I turned it off. Ignoring the blatant destruction going on.
Thank you for your precise posts. They help me wade thru the mess. They don’t help me feel better. I suppose only finding a way to take action can do that.
Subscribe to Heather Cox Richardson’s “Letters from an American” - while currently the US looks bleak for democracy - today’s letter has some good news - people are fighting back.
She is right! The Dems lay down and dont do anything but ask for money! We need more from the Dems! Dems need to get their collective shit together! JFC!
We know gov. can be inefficient The Time is Now to GRIND THIS SHIT TO A HALT. Dems have let every nomination pass through with out delays. We know the 2 Santa rule Repubs. have used this against us for 30? years. We understand but Now Is The Time for us to do the Same. The country Needs This Now.
This seems positive on the surface, but isn't this paving the way for them to keep shopping this case around to get rid of judges who aren't loyal to Trump OR have liberal leanings?
Ossoff is one of my senators. I never need to contact him because I can always count on him to do the right thing. Always! Sadly, I’ve been gerrymandered into MTG’s district, and I also never contact her because I can always count on her to do the wrong thing.
So, while our Constitution is being shredded and the Rule of Law ignored or replaced by “Corruption”, what are “We the People” to do? We can not just stand by! This only tells me that this “Republic” is a sham. The Law of this Land is “Corruption”.
McConnell owns this shit we're in. .. twice he could have convicted, and twice he passed. And the resignations may be 'in protest', but the intent was to run those folks off anyway, so now it's done and the magats are happy. Somehow, a better approach to all this is needed.
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Thank you for being a clear voice of information in an increasingly confusing and overwhelming time.
There is so much going on and there are so many sources. Your voice is appreciated.
Judas is in the WH.
Loathsome. Lawless. Lamentable.
Our children. Our shame.
Economic, legal and social-fabric destruction on a never-ending, daily basis going on here.
We could end up as bereft as Ukraine Gaza and Syria, but without the rubble.
McConnell is enabler #1 and that is his legacy. The only vote that mattered was 4 years ago and he failed.
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On a side note, I started to write "Trump will convince MAGAs it's ok...," but stopped becuz I realized there is no just MAGA anymore; MAGA and the GOP are now one and the same.
That is the entire raison d'etre of the Federalist Society...and like most cults, it tries to recruit as early as possible and targets schools.
Hopefully it collapses in part under its own incompetence.
Topics that I would love your thoughts on:
* Shadow Cabinet: Is encouraging our Congress to set this up a good idea? We need folks to run interference to the "flood the zone" mess.
* Federal Tax Boycott: Ideas on how we might be able to start a movement with this?
49% of our electorate: MAGA mandate.