Yesterday, five former defense secretaries released an open letter calling the dismissals of senior military leaders as “reckless” and urged Congress not to confirm their successors.
Senator Gillibrand first lost me when she went after Al Franken who subsequently had to resign as a very good Senator from Minnesota. Republicans never resign for allegations, only Dems feel they have to be honorable. Why doesn't Gillibrand go after some Republicans!
And then she lost me again recently when she voted to confirm five of Trump's cabinet nominees. I can't believe I had to call her office repeatedly to demand that she not vote yes on any more of them.
Sorry, Kirsten. We are looking for someone to primary you in your next election, which is unfortunately almost 6 years away.
Republican leaders are suggesting their members stop having town halls or at least vet their attendees first to avoid the blowback and the resulting viral clips. Perhaps they're realizing that the MAGA voters they conned are starting to wake up...and many of them are heavily armed.
Yes, I am who I am. You go off and do important things, your piety intact. Meanwhile, I am brimming with admiration for your commitment to such a vital undertaking. Dive right in. Tell us about it when you have a moment.
When she said “ the Democrats have done everything they can” she lost me. Just be honest…no they haven’t. For one thing, some of them, including her, have “gone to the dark side” on some of these pivotal votes. Additionally, it is a lie when she uses the words “done everything.” Americans are frustrated, angry, and scared. Stop lying. Stop playing dead. Put yourself in the place of your constituents (or is that too impossible to imagine) and finally, for once be a public servant.
Every branch of our government needs to “get a spine”. That isn’t happening while the Felon is eradicating our military who might have taken it upon themselves to eradicate him to numerous cheers from US. I’ll tell you who has a spine—every Substack contributor, every protestor, every lawyer brave enough to follow the rule of law, every organization working hard against Trump, every petition writer, every parent fighting for gun controls, every child fighting to feel safe in America, every Senior Citizen who fought in the 60’s and is fighting again, every donator, every retired military and active military against Trump, every country that viewed Trump as a disgrace with Zelensky, and possibly 3 current members of Congress. We are the spine and we are the fighters and we can’t stop now. No guts no grit no glory.
Watching what is happening to the United States from Canada, I am terribly saddened by the loss of my former country. Donald Trump, Elon Musk, the spineless Republican Congress, and the creators of Project 2025 are in the process of destroying it. As they blow up the civil service, make enemies out of allies and embrace Putin, make a mockery of the rule of law and destroy world stability and the US economy, I am astounded at how quickly Americans are giving themselves up to a dictator. Trump violates his oath of office every day. After the Zelensky meeting, can anyone doubt Trump is not a Russian asset? Congress has abdicated its responsibility. One wonders, who will have the courage to finally stop this?
The Democrats seem to be waiting for the next election. The lawyers seem to be waiting for the courts. I have no faith in the Supreme Court or Trump's willingness to obey the law. After all, they have told him he's immune! But I do have faith in non-MAGA Americans and in members of the military who swore an oath to their country, not its president. When the economy gets bad enough, perhaps enough citizens will take to the streets. But when that happens, we may have to hope that the military will not follow orders to suppress them. I would far rather see a general strike than a coup, but at this point, I'll take what I can get. This cannot continue. Americans rejected monarchy long ago. Despite electing Trump, I do not believe they will willingly accept dictatorship now.
I appreciate having Senator Gillibrand representing my state, New York, in the Senate. I hope the Senator will publish/publicize the gist of this interview in as many venues as possible: print, TV, etc. Here she is preaching to the choir, so the message needs to be out there for all Americans, especially those who voted in this abominable Administration.
Senator Roger Marshall (R-Kan) abruptly ended a townhall meeting in Oakley, Kansas on March 1 as members of the crowd booed and shouted. For those who don't know anything about Oakley, it is a town of about 2,000 inhabitants in NW Kansas. It's in a rural area of the state and is VERY Repblican.
Senator Gillibrand first lost me when she went after Al Franken who subsequently had to resign as a very good Senator from Minnesota. Republicans never resign for allegations, only Dems feel they have to be honorable. Why doesn't Gillibrand go after some Republicans!
And then she lost me again recently when she voted to confirm five of Trump's cabinet nominees. I can't believe I had to call her office repeatedly to demand that she not vote yes on any more of them.
Sorry, Kirsten. We are looking for someone to primary you in your next election, which is unfortunately almost 6 years away.
Republican leaders are suggesting their members stop having town halls or at least vet their attendees first to avoid the blowback and the resulting viral clips. Perhaps they're realizing that the MAGA voters they conned are starting to wake up...and many of them are heavily armed.
Methinks the Democrats are doing the same, minus the gun toting MAGA
"Methinks"? Who are you, Shakespeare redivivus?
THIS is what you feel the need to protest? Methinks? Priorities John Phillip Lomax, priorities.
Methinks that you are a little full of yourself. Try not to sound so self-important.
Ah, now you've revealed yourself. I'm off to do important things and leave you to worry about what words are being used. /s
Yes, I am who I am. You go off and do important things, your piety intact. Meanwhile, I am brimming with admiration for your commitment to such a vital undertaking. Dive right in. Tell us about it when you have a moment.
When she said “ the Democrats have done everything they can” she lost me. Just be honest…no they haven’t. For one thing, some of them, including her, have “gone to the dark side” on some of these pivotal votes. Additionally, it is a lie when she uses the words “done everything.” Americans are frustrated, angry, and scared. Stop lying. Stop playing dead. Put yourself in the place of your constituents (or is that too impossible to imagine) and finally, for once be a public servant.
Every branch of our government needs to “get a spine”. That isn’t happening while the Felon is eradicating our military who might have taken it upon themselves to eradicate him to numerous cheers from US. I’ll tell you who has a spine—every Substack contributor, every protestor, every lawyer brave enough to follow the rule of law, every organization working hard against Trump, every petition writer, every parent fighting for gun controls, every child fighting to feel safe in America, every Senior Citizen who fought in the 60’s and is fighting again, every donator, every retired military and active military against Trump, every country that viewed Trump as a disgrace with Zelensky, and possibly 3 current members of Congress. We are the spine and we are the fighters and we can’t stop now. No guts no grit no glory.
Watching what is happening to the United States from Canada, I am terribly saddened by the loss of my former country. Donald Trump, Elon Musk, the spineless Republican Congress, and the creators of Project 2025 are in the process of destroying it. As they blow up the civil service, make enemies out of allies and embrace Putin, make a mockery of the rule of law and destroy world stability and the US economy, I am astounded at how quickly Americans are giving themselves up to a dictator. Trump violates his oath of office every day. After the Zelensky meeting, can anyone doubt Trump is not a Russian asset? Congress has abdicated its responsibility. One wonders, who will have the courage to finally stop this?
The Democrats seem to be waiting for the next election. The lawyers seem to be waiting for the courts. I have no faith in the Supreme Court or Trump's willingness to obey the law. After all, they have told him he's immune! But I do have faith in non-MAGA Americans and in members of the military who swore an oath to their country, not its president. When the economy gets bad enough, perhaps enough citizens will take to the streets. But when that happens, we may have to hope that the military will not follow orders to suppress them. I would far rather see a general strike than a coup, but at this point, I'll take what I can get. This cannot continue. Americans rejected monarchy long ago. Despite electing Trump, I do not believe they will willingly accept dictatorship now.
I appreciate having Senator Gillibrand representing my state, New York, in the Senate. I hope the Senator will publish/publicize the gist of this interview in as many venues as possible: print, TV, etc. Here she is preaching to the choir, so the message needs to be out there for all Americans, especially those who voted in this abominable Administration.
Senator Roger Marshall (R-Kan) abruptly ended a townhall meeting in Oakley, Kansas on March 1 as members of the crowd booed and shouted. For those who don't know anything about Oakley, it is a town of about 2,000 inhabitants in NW Kansas. It's in a rural area of the state and is VERY Repblican.
https://lawrencekstimes.com/2025/03/01/kssen-marshall-town-hall-oakley/