I called all the people you listed a few days ago telling them to say no to donald trump and to do the right thing and make sure ukraine aid is passed and put through that they are our allies and they are in dire need. That we are the beacon of democracy and the world needs us to lead. I said please you have a chance to really make a difference
I agree. I was actually speculating that Putin is running scared or at least nervous. I know, I know. But killing off his enemies like this indicates that he is worried about something. It wasn't enough to poison Navalny - he recovered. It wasn't enough to drum up bogus charges and imprison him. Then more bogus charges and drag him off to the Arctic Circle. And still, his protest and team persevered. Putin gets nervous, someone falls out of a high window.
100%, right on target. (Please get back into politics, I’m a Dem saying this, it’s no longer red or blue, it’s love of country and our democracy.) I see how weak we appear on the international stage. When the Republicans fail to stand up for what they know is right, in order to score re-election points, we look weak. More important, when we are not united behind a country fighting for their own democracy against a socialist dictator, what the hell? A weakened state is when we are most vulnerable. The Navalney murder should be the huge catalyst. RIP Navalney, a menche who wasn’t afraid to stand up for what is right.
Adam is one hundred percent correct. I called Tom McClintock, Ken Buck and Mike Gallagher’s offices yesterday (per Alex Vindman’s suggestion) and urge everyone do the same. Is it a long shot? Yes. But one never knows unless you try.
And as far as speaker Johnson goes or as he likes refer to himself as " Moses" He's too much of a coward as well. He'll sit there and pray in the corner for resolve but nothing will change. He won't do a thing. These are our public officials. These are people we put into power. We give it and we take it. We've been generous long enough. It's time to take back the power. Remind these politicians who they work for. It's not Donald Trump.
The only thing we have to fear is fear itself. No truer words have ever been spoken. As far as the bible thumpers go, they incorporate what they feel supports their ideals and they ignore what doesn't fit their agenda.
You are too kind, Ally, to imagine Mike Johnson prays for “resolve”. I’d bet it’s more likely he prays for help finding a sneaky way out of taking a principled stand.
Mike Johnson is in way over his head. Pelosi must be shaking her head at how inept he is. Hakeem Jeffries is taking notes on what not to do when he is Speaker in 2025
Agreed. And we are joined by most unbiased pundits that he’s in over his head. I wonder if he knows? Dunning Kruger effect comes to mind, with a biblical twist - all Johnson needs to know is in the Bible.
Chilling. Religious zealots of any stripe are dangerous. And I’d add, their God is oddly malleable for any occasion, and more hate filled than the one I learned about. I was going to write, “What’s the point?” Then I realized, it’s a version of “total immunity”.
It's known as proof-texting—cherry-picking from the text to "prove" your point, rather than looking at the text as a whole, including the context. Pretty much what Comer and Jordan are doing in their attempts to concoct "evidence".
Putin is a coward. Trump is a coward. Birds of a feather. But absolutely, Putin should be held accountable and the international community needs to hold him accountable.
Sadly, the House Republicans are signaling capitulation to Putin. The Russian people protested against his aggression against the Ukraine. The fear of retribution that they feel is real. What does Trump tell his supporters? He is their retribution. Trump admires this. He admires ruthless fascism. We must vote against the Putin/Trump ticket and it's agenda.
So disturbing. Are there three house republicans left with the courage to do the right thing to protect us? It should NOT be a big ask. In fact, it shouldn’t need to be asked at all.
Aid to Ukraine MUST start again. ALL Democrats AND ALL Republicans, along with western and NATO nations need to condemn Putin by name, and start or increase sanctions on Russia immediately.
Or any constituant of a district represented by a Republican in the House of Representatives. You have the right to call or write to your elected representative regardless of your political party preferences. And you do not need to identify yourself as Republican, Democrat or Independent.
Excellent point. I made the faulty assumption that a Republican representative might not listen to a Democrat but that is a very limiting assumption. All of us can and should do something.
Absolutely... I thought this when I heard about Navalny's death. Putin is getting comfy, cozy and it should be a signal. Sound the alarms!
Exactly. But, Trump
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I called all the people you listed a few days ago telling them to say no to donald trump and to do the right thing and make sure ukraine aid is passed and put through that they are our allies and they are in dire need. That we are the beacon of democracy and the world needs us to lead. I said please you have a chance to really make a difference
Hopefully something good will come out of this.
Ukraine needs to be fully funded. The US is being held hostage to the Republican House crazies.
Get your asses back to DC now and do your jobs. Speaker Johnson has blood on his hands!
amen
The timing of the murder seems odd. Wonder what Vlad is thinking by inflaming US public opinion when the Ukraine war is potentially going his way?
I agree. I was actually speculating that Putin is running scared or at least nervous. I know, I know. But killing off his enemies like this indicates that he is worried about something. It wasn't enough to poison Navalny - he recovered. It wasn't enough to drum up bogus charges and imprison him. Then more bogus charges and drag him off to the Arctic Circle. And still, his protest and team persevered. Putin gets nervous, someone falls out of a high window.
Please don’t apologize for letting us know what you know needs to be said! Information from you is always welcome.
Thank you!
Right on Kurt!
Adam, being you is never having to say you're sorry 🙂!
We always need to hear from you and we're here to be supportive when you do vent!
Great to hear!
Agreed 💯
I agree with you Adam!!We need to find someone with a backbone to do there job before Putin gets away with more than he’s already done!!
Its such an important job, congress, why anyone would take it then fail to act in times like this is just beyond me
If a few of the Republicans had said enough is enough w/ Gaetz etc, Jeffries could have been Speaker, and this aid would have come through months ago.
You are correct
And if McConnell had done his job and agreed to support impeaching 45*, it could also have shut down a lot of this mess.
100%, right on target. (Please get back into politics, I’m a Dem saying this, it’s no longer red or blue, it’s love of country and our democracy.) I see how weak we appear on the international stage. When the Republicans fail to stand up for what they know is right, in order to score re-election points, we look weak. More important, when we are not united behind a country fighting for their own democracy against a socialist dictator, what the hell? A weakened state is when we are most vulnerable. The Navalney murder should be the huge catalyst. RIP Navalney, a menche who wasn’t afraid to stand up for what is right.
Second the motion. Get back into the fray. There will be plenty of time to rest later; now is the time for action.
The cowards are afraid of death threats from the very constituents they were elected to serve.
Its crazy isnt it
Wait till Putin comes knocking on their door.. These folks forget that Putin wants to destroy America and *everyone* in it.
You said it perfectly
This should send shivers down those spines but sadly,we are learning, they have none.
So true
They are spineless
Good one!
Yes but Adam says 3 should have spines.
Adam is one hundred percent correct. I called Tom McClintock, Ken Buck and Mike Gallagher’s offices yesterday (per Alex Vindman’s suggestion) and urge everyone do the same. Is it a long shot? Yes. But one never knows unless you try.
It makes a difference!
Thank you!
And as far as speaker Johnson goes or as he likes refer to himself as " Moses" He's too much of a coward as well. He'll sit there and pray in the corner for resolve but nothing will change. He won't do a thing. These are our public officials. These are people we put into power. We give it and we take it. We've been generous long enough. It's time to take back the power. Remind these politicians who they work for. It's not Donald Trump.
The bible talks alot about fear, and how fear should not overcome you. They missed those parts
The only thing we have to fear is fear itself. No truer words have ever been spoken. As far as the bible thumpers go, they incorporate what they feel supports their ideals and they ignore what doesn't fit their agenda.
You are too kind, Ally, to imagine Mike Johnson prays for “resolve”. I’d bet it’s more likely he prays for help finding a sneaky way out of taking a principled stand.
GG;
Mike Johnson is in way over his head. Pelosi must be shaking her head at how inept he is. Hakeem Jeffries is taking notes on what not to do when he is Speaker in 2025
Agreed. And we are joined by most unbiased pundits that he’s in over his head. I wonder if he knows? Dunning Kruger effect comes to mind, with a biblical twist - all Johnson needs to know is in the Bible.
GG; He has absolutely no doubt, with Trump as his witness, that GOD is on his side!
Chilling. Religious zealots of any stripe are dangerous. And I’d add, their God is oddly malleable for any occasion, and more hate filled than the one I learned about. I was going to write, “What’s the point?” Then I realized, it’s a version of “total immunity”.
It's known as proof-texting—cherry-picking from the text to "prove" your point, rather than looking at the text as a whole, including the context. Pretty much what Comer and Jordan are doing in their attempts to concoct "evidence".
Wow! I hadn’t thought about that way. Excellent!
I don't think he's praying for anything but his own interests & family.
I don't think he has a religious bone in his body that's sincere
So shameful that house republicans can’t show 1% of Navalny’s courage and pass aid to Ukraine.
Putin is a coward. Trump is a coward. Birds of a feather. But absolutely, Putin should be held accountable and the international community needs to hold him accountable.
Sadly, the House Republicans are signaling capitulation to Putin. The Russian people protested against his aggression against the Ukraine. The fear of retribution that they feel is real. What does Trump tell his supporters? He is their retribution. Trump admires this. He admires ruthless fascism. We must vote against the Putin/Trump ticket and it's agenda.
So disturbing. Are there three house republicans left with the courage to do the right thing to protect us? It should NOT be a big ask. In fact, it shouldn’t need to be asked at all.
Aid to Ukraine MUST start again. ALL Democrats AND ALL Republicans, along with western and NATO nations need to condemn Putin by name, and start or increase sanctions on Russia immediately.
Any Republicans out there? Please write your Republican representative and ask them to support the actions Adam suggests here.
Or any constituant of a district represented by a Republican in the House of Representatives. You have the right to call or write to your elected representative regardless of your political party preferences. And you do not need to identify yourself as Republican, Democrat or Independent.
Excellent point. I made the faulty assumption that a Republican representative might not listen to a Democrat but that is a very limiting assumption. All of us can and should do something.