Also, please note that in my haste to get out a seventh newsletter this week, I slipped up and wrote "Democrat" rather than "Democratic" in one sentence. I have corrected the online version of the newsletter. I hope you understand that I know Republicans use the term as a smear; I also hope that you would recognize the slip-up as a typo. Thanks for your understanding.
i am so sorry you have to waste any time with folks haggling about the minutia of grammar... each time i read something about that, i think how can anyone miss the very big pictures and connections you draw for us... a james webb look at politics.... thank you for all you do!
I agree 100% foosbeal. I cringe every time Robert feels the need to address grammar issues and typos are just a part of our world today. What Robert accomplishes 6 days/week is so much more important than that.
No. As Robert says, “Democrat” rather than “Democratic” is a slur, a sign that Republicans don’t respect the other party enough to use its name properly. If we started calling the other party the Repub Party, they’d scream.
Now there’s an idea. Let’s call them the Repubs and watch them scream. It really is time for them to see that the Libs hang tough and talk tough and understand their ugly core. Wanting Justice, fairness and truth doesn’t mean we are soft and mushy and will show endless respect to those who demonize American principles.
Oh, there are any number of epithets we could use to chap their hides: RepubliCONS. ReTHUGlicans. Repugnicans. (R)eprehensibles. The possibilities are endless, and they just keep giving us more.
I just feel the need to weigh in with a suggestion that perhaps we can do better than create labels for the failed Conservative Party. Why? Well, ultimately we must be a country of politics with respect for legitimate discourse (Civil Discourse, as Joyce Vance’s blog suggests.) with a parties with a level of integrity to explore “ideas” and contribute to a healthy dialogue.
Regretfully we don’t have that these days but it is worth our efforts to eventually be seeking a better way forward. Epithets won’t bridge this gap. Not sure what will but do look forward to a new, healthier political day.
I get really bothered when I hear people are writing comments about typos!! You are writing an incredibly long piece for us at least five nights a week for six years now, and during that time two of your daughters have married and you have grandkids now and are very busy, so busy that your managing editor can't proof for you anymore!! But you still manage to get this incredible piece out every night, informing us all, helping us all. I hope people stop with the typo watch! Thank you for all you do Robert!!
There were at least three on HCR's comments today; I scrolled past them and finally gave up reading the rest of the comments, which is a shame, given their quality. So irritating!
That's their goal, to annoy people. I just block and report. But you can permanently block if you are the substack owner, but they make new accounts just as quickly.
I'll try not to use vulgar language, but sometimes it's hard. Sometimes you just want to choke the livin' $#!+ out of someone who desperately needs it!
45 days of funding and lots of material for really tough anti-Republican election ads for 2024. Still
the possibility of funding for Ukraine (They still need ammo, not money). Fox News making fun of Comer's idiotic no-evidence impeachment debacle live on-air. An indicted election official in Georgia pleading guilty and possibly turning state's evidence to secure a lesser sentence (and Sidney Powell likely shaking in her boots.) The Trump organization, including some family residences, being broken up and sold off. A rockin' good speech from President Biden and photos of Biden from the UAW picket lines. And a report today that shows inflation is down and nearing the 3 percent (or under) goal.
For some reason I fully expect Powell to take a plea deal closer to her court date. I think she is shaking in fear due to her financial turn of events due to lawyer fees and such. And, TFG's refusal to help her out. That loyalty personality quirk TFG uses immediately turns most of his targets very angry.
Powell had said in some filing that no reasonable person could believe what she was saying. Is that going to be her defense? Will that be as successful as Trump saying banks shouldn’t believe his financials and need to do their own due diligence?
Guess what? Good news continues tomorrow when Trump’s civil fraud trial starts. Trump himself plans to appear. No doubt he will attract millions of his adoring fans.
He doesn't have to show in a civil trial. His goose is cooked and I can't wait to see the auction of his properties! And I'm 1000% sure they're going to find more confidential documents.
This week as thoroughly baffled me. Do these MAGA extremists understand the stupidity they are communicating by threatening to shut down the government AND making a sham impeachment query into a man that hasn't done anything wrong? The only people they get excited are TFG's ignorant followers who probably don't have a clue as to the consequences of a shutdown. They will cheer for the shutdown and then immediately scream when their benefits or paychecks or jobs are in jeopardy or when supply chains or government entities are messed up.
“...So I’m not getting into the debate about whether Biden is too old to run for re-election. I’m just telling you that when it comes to diplomacy, age and experience are his greatest assets.
By the way, I’m kind of old myself — just turned 70. But my vision is still 20/20. And the good thing about being old, and still having good vision, is that I don’t need instant replay to see a diplomatic magician at work.”
I am 82 and don’t wear hearing aids and have good eyesight. I am active and alert and involved with my community and volunteer with the Democratic Party. Age is just a number and there is great variability in people as they age. President Biden rocks!
Friends, my perspective is that every time we pick up on these shallow age discussions we are contributing to keep it alive. Let’s shift to going straight to sharing key and many successes he has had, the wisdom, patience and respect for people he demonstrates.
As a 75 year old I really don’t get it when people think it’s old. Am I missing something? I used to think anyone over 30 was old and then anyone over 50 and then anyone over 70 but I don’t get it when people my age and younger say they are old, especially in an apologetic way like there’s a problem. Am I not as smart, not as concerned about the future, and my cohort is like me....capable and productive.
The only difference I’ve noticed is that I can’t answer some Jeopardy questions about recent cultural topics. Is it really a red flag that I don’t know any Taylor Swift songs and still have a playlist with lots of Beatles and Motown and I can’t find my reading glasses because I’m wearing them?
People do age biologically at rates that are different from chronological age. I turned 70 in June and I still run every day with my dog. A high school friend of mine had an uncle who, even into throughout his 90s, rode his bicycle 20-30 miles every day. That is, every day until the day he dropped dead, at 99.
I’m old but my hearing is just fine. If you need them, get hearing aids. Deafness is one of the most debilitating handicaps. Young people subjecting themselves to 90 decibels constantly are at greater risk than just being old.
A great post because a very large number of people over 65 need hearing aids and don’t have them and this is a major factor in aging and associated procedures.
I've been using since hearing aids since I was 58 (am 65 now), and they make my life so much easier/better. Truly one of modern technologies greatest gifts.
Did you know hearing loss affects 1 in 5 people worldwide? What’s worse, many are unaware of the potential side effects of untreated hearing loss, such as increased risk of dementia, depression and anxiety. Hearing aids can help prevent these and are now available over the counter for adults with perceived mild to moderate hearing loss, making them more affordable and accessible than ever before.
If they can get a vote on support for Ukraine, it will pass. Then this will be a huge victory for the Democratic Party and President Biden! Then we have to start all over again to get things done in the next 45 days. Got to pass the Ukraine bill!
As I pointed out, in responding to Dr. Richardson's post on tonight's victory for the American people, $300,000,000 in frozen Russian assets is a ready source of aid to Ukraine.
Yes, and it should be used to help the Ukrainian people fight and win this war! If Ukraine falls, so will the other countries that were formerly part of the USSR. If Russia goes after one of our NATO allies, it will be the beginning of World War 3.
I believe that although the assets are frozen, they are not a source of income for the Ukraine. Sure it helps them, but it’s not the same as receiving much needed ammunition, etc.
Small correction, but I think it's important. The Ukraine is what the Soviet Union called what became Ukraine as a way of demonstrating that it was not a "real" country or had a legitimate reason to be one. The Ukraine is like saying The Great Plains, and Ukrainians see it as a way of belittling them as a sovereign country.
I just watched a news segment in which two of the bigger idiots in that group (Gaetz and MTG) were asked if they were going to call for a vote for the speakership. MTG responded, “we’re not talking about that right now.“ Suddenly they are struck with the obvious; the leadership of the house is in the hands of Democrats. Interesting irony
She and all her Freedom Caucus cohort are children who belong on a playground not in the House of Representatives. They either don’t and never understand “governance” and how to be more mature adult or they have concluded they want to ride with TFG into the arms of Putin and other authoritarian oppressors.
I think we need to stop using the “children on the playground” analogy...as a parent volunteer to cover various recesses - I’ve yet to witness purposeful hate in K-6 playgrounds. Haha.
Do you suppose any of her constituents have asked MTG: "What have you done for us lately?"
Like help with feeding kids, child care, health care, fixing bridges, improving drinking water, assistance to small farmers and small businesses, clean air in schools...
Better access to healthcare for veterans, improved training for police, incentives for doctors to become GPs, educational assistance for nursing students, funding to help improve elder care at home and then when they need it to find a decent "nursing home"?
While their wants and needs and behaviors are immature, their bodies and minds are adults. I would opine that they are very undereducated, narcissistic, and love being oppositional as their leader, TFG.
I don't think it is working efficiently. I'd hazard a guess she has gotten nothing done for her constituents, but rather whatever is done is a result of democrats and she's taking the credit for it on the ground.
Maybe we criticize her actions (or more appropriately her inactions as a legislator) and not her body. Her boobs are the least offensive thing. Call out her ineptitude. She is clearly a woman with zero actual confidence and it’s my personal belief she is so hypocritical because she doesn’t really believe in what comes out of her mouth...it just makes her feel loved when her fans gah over her. She is dim witted and in a position so far over her head - we can forget the boobs.
Yes, all true. But since she's in love with them by her fashion sense, I just wanted to call out that her physical fashion sense is as "gone" as her political sense.
Just be careful what you’re judging. Is it the plastic boobs or the groping of them in an inappropriate setting? I know lots of incredible women who have displayed their “plastic boobs” (which Id never refer to them as) but would never fathom being felt up in a public venue. Some “plastic boobs” on display are replacements due to breast cancer…likely not Boebert’s situation. Don’t make it about a woman’s body…it’s her choice…make it about how she treats others. I promise I abhor what she says/does and donated to her opponent’s last campaign and will the next one.
Fellow Coloradan…exactly. I will hold her accountable - but I also see much of her persona tied to her very sad experiences as a child. As someone that had a similar upbringing, I know much of the “adoration, admiration and love” I so desperately needed came from the worst of attention to me as a young woman. When she “looks” and “says” things that bring her attention - it is a source of love and confidence for her. It’s all she has and that’s incredibly sad. I had two very caring and important teachers in my life that kept me from being a story similar to Lauren. Secondly, I think we do ourselves (collectively) a huge disservice when we make criticism about body image…flaunted or not.
Gay Valimont https://gayforcongress.com is running against Matt Gaetz. In a matter of two years Gay lost her husband to ALS and her young son to brain cancer. She's also been part of Moms Demand Action for years https://momsdemandaction.org
Unfortunately, GaetzFromHell can be the congresscritter he is because that district is so thoroughly gerrymandered it would take a huge act of God to ever put any Republican in danger.
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What a shocking and delightful turn of events! Despite the obvious massive defeat of the shutdowners, I was struck by the nastiness of Subwoofer McCarthy and Senate Minority Leader McConnell in their "victory" speeches. Neither of them are willing to admit that they didn't win, much less admit that they lost. McConnell at least admitted that the brinkmanship was unhelpful.
If you haven't done so already, listen to Hakeem's extemporaneous speech. He not only gave his caucus 52 minutes to make sure the "oh so honest" Subwoofer McCarthy wasn't trying to pull a fast one, but he laid bare their failures in many cases when they tried to do so, and cited a list of successes when they worked for the common good, and when they didn't, the successes of the Democrats when they had to go it alone. I look forward to seeing him in the Speaker's chair in January 2025, after two years of vacancy.
Hi, Bob. Thanks for recommending Jeffries' speech yesterday, with the link. Because of your recommendation, I was able to include it in the newsletter.
I saw Qevin crying for help. Where did he grovel to? The Democrats! We carried his ass so that he and we could deny the crazies their wish to cause further harm to our military, mothers and children. Qev is about as weak and pathetic as they come. In CA, he is an embarrASSment to us all. Can’t wait to take over both the House anx the Senate!
Good comment but please don't conflate an oft attractive secondary sex characteristic (on both sexes) with a bad politician. Body parts should be considered sacred territory. The buttocks also enabled H. sapiens to be endurance runners, which ability we used to catch prey animals in hunter-gatherer days, along with hairlessness, the nuchal ligament (holds the head steady during running) and the Achilles tendons.
Throwing light on the failure of MAGA minority to achieve Trump’s goals in the House on the eve of the civil trial in New York State is prelude to a series of big chess moves.
We always have to take caution in congratulating this win. You have the likes of Stephen Miller, Bannon, and other ilk that will come up with an even more dangerous plan for these idiots.
An imaginary message from Putin to the Freedom Caucus and all those in the House who sided with them would probably be something like "Thank you dear friends of Russia, While you failed to shut down the hated United States government, at least for now, you did block further aid to Ukraine. This will give me the opportunity to (as they run sho of ammunition) to kill even more than thee 100,000 Ukrainians I've killed already. and to destroy even more of their infrastructure. And if you hold strong in your noble efforts we will take Ukraine in final victory, thereby enriching ourselves with their valuable resources enabling us to rebuild our forces so we can expand even further. Eventually when we are ready we will join forces with our allies, China and North Korea an invade the united States. Don't worry, your lives will be spared. Although normally we would execute anyone who is a traitor to their own county as they can't really be trusted (like Prigozhin). We will of course install your beloved Donald Trump as a puppet president. He has proven to be a very useful fool. (don't tell him I said this last part.)
No, but it was late last night and I was tired and I now see several mistakes, but as I started to write I tried to imagine how Putin would react to the obviously good news for him that Ukraine funding was blocked, at least for now; so I imagined what kind of a letter he would write if he were to send a thank-you note.
The big problems ahead though for this situation is Putin can't afford to lose with so much money and so many lost lives invested already. So let's say Ukraine is successful in pushing his troops out of their country completely, would the war be over? Ukraine would cease fire at that point but I think there's going to be big problems ahead one way or another unless something happens to Putin.
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As Churchill said at Casablanca 81 years ago next February, "Today is the end of the beginning."
The traitors of the Fweedumberers now know they have been cast aside. They now know the real Republicans hate them.
The big loser today is Trump - he got NOTHING for all his bluster. Along with all his other losses this week. The biggest loser is going to lose BIGLY!
It makes it seem possible that when the funding extension is up, the same maneuver can be used to get things done again. I do not think it is coincidental that as Trump is trying to exercise his power, almost from prison, the threat to his financial well-being brought about by the state of New York having some people brave enough to require him to follow the rules, means that he is weakened. He is now dependent solely on other people's money, which will not grow by his saying it is so. His campaign fund has to go to paying his legal bills, and the people filling those coffers might be less eager to do so when Trump seems to have no money of his own. Of course, a Saudi bailout negotiated by his buddy Putin might come along, but then again, Saudi access through the Trump family is probably drying up like their wells. So, perhaps we are seeing the beginning of the crumbling of the MAGA empire. Trump is hardly appearing lucid as it is. Maybe the MAGA minions who eagerly follow Trump can switch their attention to The Golden Bachelor since they clearly need entertainment that takes them away from the realities of their everyday lives. Let us hope that the Fox "News" Empire is crumbling too, when Smartmatic gets their settlement, and the New York City and State of Oregon's Pension Funds are suing Fox too, which is clearly showing us all how it is done. It is the tortoise and the hare. The systems that Biden set in place, are slowly but surely having a chance to get things done. As each corrupt entity crumbles, it makes it easier to get to the next and the next. Let us hope it ends up taking down this supreme court. We the people do not support their corruption, and it shows at the ballot box.
We should carefully monitor Jared Kushners $2 billion Saudi investment fund. If they start to withdraw even a little bit, it will be a sign of the Murdering Prince seeing the political handwriting on the wall. MBS may be vicious, but he is not stupid.
I love your post. It reminds me of the last episode of Game of Thrones.
I totally agree with your analysis and love your Godfather reference. You forgot to mention the biggest loser. The puppet master Trump attempted to pull the MAGA strings but was overpowered by the overwhelming force from the Democratic House, Senate and WH.
The implication of that is that if Ukraine aid had been in the CR, he would not have gotten any GOP votes. I just wonder if that is true--not whether what you said about McCarthy's belief that it is true but whether McCarthy's belief that he had to do it is accurate. And I wonder if McCarthy's real calculation was that he needed to toss the Freedom Caucus a bone to try to keep his position since he crossed a line by having the temerity to work with Democrats. Ukraine was the bone. Interesting how Ukraine is a recurring theme in GOP perfidy.
Also, please note that in my haste to get out a seventh newsletter this week, I slipped up and wrote "Democrat" rather than "Democratic" in one sentence. I have corrected the online version of the newsletter. I hope you understand that I know Republicans use the term as a smear; I also hope that you would recognize the slip-up as a typo. Thanks for your understanding.
i am so sorry you have to waste any time with folks haggling about the minutia of grammar... each time i read something about that, i think how can anyone miss the very big pictures and connections you draw for us... a james webb look at politics.... thank you for all you do!
I agree 100% foosbeal. I cringe every time Robert feels the need to address grammar issues and typos are just a part of our world today. What Robert accomplishes 6 days/week is so much more important than that.
No. As Robert says, “Democrat” rather than “Democratic” is a slur, a sign that Republicans don’t respect the other party enough to use its name properly. If we started calling the other party the Repub Party, they’d scream.
I prefer, "Repugnicans." I realize it's not the same as an abbreviation, but it sure fits.
Now there’s an idea. Let’s call them the Repubs and watch them scream. It really is time for them to see that the Libs hang tough and talk tough and understand their ugly core. Wanting Justice, fairness and truth doesn’t mean we are soft and mushy and will show endless respect to those who demonize American principles.
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Oh, there are any number of epithets we could use to chap their hides: RepubliCONS. ReTHUGlicans. Repugnicans. (R)eprehensibles. The possibilities are endless, and they just keep giving us more.
I just feel the need to weigh in with a suggestion that perhaps we can do better than create labels for the failed Conservative Party. Why? Well, ultimately we must be a country of politics with respect for legitimate discourse (Civil Discourse, as Joyce Vance’s blog suggests.) with a parties with a level of integrity to explore “ideas” and contribute to a healthy dialogue.
Regretfully we don’t have that these days but it is worth our efforts to eventually be seeking a better way forward. Epithets won’t bridge this gap. Not sure what will but do look forward to a new, healthier political day.
How about Repug Party?
I like “Rethuglicans”.
I get really bothered when I hear people are writing comments about typos!! You are writing an incredibly long piece for us at least five nights a week for six years now, and during that time two of your daughters have married and you have grandkids now and are very busy, so busy that your managing editor can't proof for you anymore!! But you still manage to get this incredible piece out every night, informing us all, helping us all. I hope people stop with the typo watch! Thank you for all you do Robert!!
Amen!
You are human. We all make typos. You make few.
As a retired SPED teacher, we call that an oops! I thank you for pointing it out. I actually read it as "Democratic"... LOL
Ha. I noticed!! And yes, I figured, late night typo. Thanks, Robert.
Always! And thanks for writing a SEVENTH newsletter this week. I am in awe of your energy!
I understand it’s a slur.
Many people do not realize this.
Thank you for being specific about the difference.
Sorry, everyone. I had to lock down the comments due to offensive posts (unrelated to the "Democrat" typo noted above).
Please don't use vulgar language in the comments.
I hate it when the dumbasses claim they're on my side.
Nothing pisses me off more. The trolls who are obvious and the ones who think they are clever and want to engage you in their bull Schitt ad nauseam.
There were at least three on HCR's comments today; I scrolled past them and finally gave up reading the rest of the comments, which is a shame, given their quality. So irritating!
That's their goal, to annoy people. I just block and report. But you can permanently block if you are the substack owner, but they make new accounts just as quickly.
OMG! Can these obnoxious people get off of their high horses? Sorry you have to deal with schmucks, Robert.
I'll try not to use vulgar language, but sometimes it's hard. Sometimes you just want to choke the livin' $#!+ out of someone who desperately needs it!
I struggle when I see that language myself!
🤦🏼♀️
45 days of funding and lots of material for really tough anti-Republican election ads for 2024. Still
the possibility of funding for Ukraine (They still need ammo, not money). Fox News making fun of Comer's idiotic no-evidence impeachment debacle live on-air. An indicted election official in Georgia pleading guilty and possibly turning state's evidence to secure a lesser sentence (and Sidney Powell likely shaking in her boots.) The Trump organization, including some family residences, being broken up and sold off. A rockin' good speech from President Biden and photos of Biden from the UAW picket lines. And a report today that shows inflation is down and nearing the 3 percent (or under) goal.
Pretty damn good week for a change.
Great summary of how things stand, Sheila!
I was going to say the same thing, Lynell! Nice going, Sheila!!
Is Sidney Powell sane enough to shake in fear of her legal jeopardy?
For some reason I fully expect Powell to take a plea deal closer to her court date. I think she is shaking in fear due to her financial turn of events due to lawyer fees and such. And, TFG's refusal to help her out. That loyalty personality quirk TFG uses immediately turns most of his targets very angry.
Powell had said in some filing that no reasonable person could believe what she was saying. Is that going to be her defense? Will that be as successful as Trump saying banks shouldn’t believe his financials and need to do their own due diligence?
Probably not, a true believer in bull Schitt.
Perfectly said. A very good week for the good guys, indeed! 💙
Guess what? Good news continues tomorrow when Trump’s civil fraud trial starts. Trump himself plans to appear. No doubt he will attract millions of his adoring fans.
Michael Cohen just said, on Jen Psaki's show, that Trump will likely not show up. No matter. They have the goods on him!
He doesn't have to show in a civil trial. His goose is cooked and I can't wait to see the auction of his properties! And I'm 1000% sure they're going to find more confidential documents.
Can we REALLY see it and celebrate the rump (ass) family lose their homes!!! Can it really happen!
Welcome to the world you loathe rumps!
This week as thoroughly baffled me. Do these MAGA extremists understand the stupidity they are communicating by threatening to shut down the government AND making a sham impeachment query into a man that hasn't done anything wrong? The only people they get excited are TFG's ignorant followers who probably don't have a clue as to the consequences of a shutdown. They will cheer for the shutdown and then immediately scream when their benefits or paychecks or jobs are in jeopardy or when supply chains or government entities are messed up.
I don't think they care - the ones in Congress. After all, they will not lose their salaries or benefits!
Regretfully the truth. Thus, it is important to vote them out.
Tom Friedman on Biden (9/23/23)
“...So I’m not getting into the debate about whether Biden is too old to run for re-election. I’m just telling you that when it comes to diplomacy, age and experience are his greatest assets.
By the way, I’m kind of old myself — just turned 70. But my vision is still 20/20. And the good thing about being old, and still having good vision, is that I don’t need instant replay to see a diplomatic magician at work.”
I am 82 and don’t wear hearing aids and have good eyesight. I am active and alert and involved with my community and volunteer with the Democratic Party. Age is just a number and there is great variability in people as they age. President Biden rocks!
Friends, my perspective is that every time we pick up on these shallow age discussions we are contributing to keep it alive. Let’s shift to going straight to sharing key and many successes he has had, the wisdom, patience and respect for people he demonstrates.
Nancy Spann,
Indeed, President Biden rocks, and how about Seniors Taking Action, a powerful grassroots.
You are a role model, Nancy. I do wear hearing aids and glasses, but I understand perfectly what is going on!
As a 75 year old I really don’t get it when people think it’s old. Am I missing something? I used to think anyone over 30 was old and then anyone over 50 and then anyone over 70 but I don’t get it when people my age and younger say they are old, especially in an apologetic way like there’s a problem. Am I not as smart, not as concerned about the future, and my cohort is like me....capable and productive.
The only difference I’ve noticed is that I can’t answer some Jeopardy questions about recent cultural topics. Is it really a red flag that I don’t know any Taylor Swift songs and still have a playlist with lots of Beatles and Motown and I can’t find my reading glasses because I’m wearing them?
At 54 I snap, crackle, and pop in the morning, but on the weekends I still think I'm 29 LOL.
People do age biologically at rates that are different from chronological age. I turned 70 in June and I still run every day with my dog. A high school friend of mine had an uncle who, even into throughout his 90s, rode his bicycle 20-30 miles every day. That is, every day until the day he dropped dead, at 99.
Let's not even go there. The man is sharp, intelligent, experienced, and kind. What other characteristics are we wanting in a president?
But how is your hearing ?
I’m old but my hearing is just fine. If you need them, get hearing aids. Deafness is one of the most debilitating handicaps. Young people subjecting themselves to 90 decibels constantly are at greater risk than just being old.
And, Harley drivers. My audiologist friend says it is an actual syndrome in the hearing world.
I had a dear friend who loved his Harley, and his hearing aid.
A great post because a very large number of people over 65 need hearing aids and don’t have them and this is a major factor in aging and associated procedures.
I've been using since hearing aids since I was 58 (am 65 now), and they make my life so much easier/better. Truly one of modern technologies greatest gifts.
Did you know hearing loss affects 1 in 5 people worldwide? What’s worse, many are unaware of the potential side effects of untreated hearing loss, such as increased risk of dementia, depression and anxiety. Hearing aids can help prevent these and are now available over the counter for adults with perceived mild to moderate hearing loss, making them more affordable and accessible than ever before.
Very important points
hearing problems is a risk factor for dementia.
HA! Good question! Am 72 now and by gawwd, I’m wearing hearing aids. 😁
You're a youngster, George!
If they can get a vote on support for Ukraine, it will pass. Then this will be a huge victory for the Democratic Party and President Biden! Then we have to start all over again to get things done in the next 45 days. Got to pass the Ukraine bill!
As I pointed out, in responding to Dr. Richardson's post on tonight's victory for the American people, $300,000,000 in frozen Russian assets is a ready source of aid to Ukraine.
Yes, and it should be used to help the Ukrainian people fight and win this war! If Ukraine falls, so will the other countries that were formerly part of the USSR. If Russia goes after one of our NATO allies, it will be the beginning of World War 3.
I believe that although the assets are frozen, they are not a source of income for the Ukraine. Sure it helps them, but it’s not the same as receiving much needed ammunition, etc.
The frozen Russian assets can be used for Ukraine.
So what are they waiting for to release the funds to Ukraine?
Small correction, but I think it's important. The Ukraine is what the Soviet Union called what became Ukraine as a way of demonstrating that it was not a "real" country or had a legitimate reason to be one. The Ukraine is like saying The Great Plains, and Ukrainians see it as a way of belittling them as a sovereign country.
Ukraine should be given enough ammunition to WIN the war! Stop playing piece-meal with them. They have proven their right to victory! ✌️
Janet Yellen says the Russian
assests can't be used for Ukraine, as it would jeopardize our financial business with other countries
through the World(?) Bank.
You can Google this I'm sure.
Maybe there's some work
around though.
Intersting! I believe her.
It was indeed Laurence Tribe. I read that too.
I just watched a news segment in which two of the bigger idiots in that group (Gaetz and MTG) were asked if they were going to call for a vote for the speakership. MTG responded, “we’re not talking about that right now.“ Suddenly they are struck with the obvious; the leadership of the house is in the hands of Democrats. Interesting irony
I get email updates from "the desk of EmptyG" who proudly proclaimed that she had successfully removed aid for Ukraine from the funding pkg!
What a limb of Satan she is.
She and all her Freedom Caucus cohort are children who belong on a playground not in the House of Representatives. They either don’t and never understand “governance” and how to be more mature adult or they have concluded they want to ride with TFG into the arms of Putin and other authoritarian oppressors.
I think we need to stop using the “children on the playground” analogy...as a parent volunteer to cover various recesses - I’ve yet to witness purposeful hate in K-6 playgrounds. Haha.
Do you suppose any of her constituents have asked MTG: "What have you done for us lately?"
Like help with feeding kids, child care, health care, fixing bridges, improving drinking water, assistance to small farmers and small businesses, clean air in schools...
Better access to healthcare for veterans, improved training for police, incentives for doctors to become GPs, educational assistance for nursing students, funding to help improve elder care at home and then when they need it to find a decent "nursing home"?
Has she helped legislate anything like the above?
While their wants and needs and behaviors are immature, their bodies and minds are adults. I would opine that they are very undereducated, narcissistic, and love being oppositional as their leader, TFG.
Spoiled brats, just like chump. Never worked a day, nor had anybody say NO
Simply nauseating
Her salary is $174,000 a year plus money for office and staff and great benefits. Now that is angering.
Can you imagine being on her staff????? It takes intelligence and organizational/leadership skills to make her office actually work efficiently.
I don't think it is working efficiently. I'd hazard a guess she has gotten nothing done for her constituents, but rather whatever is done is a result of democrats and she's taking the credit for it on the ground.
I often refer to her as "Lauren Bimbo-ebert". I've heard others refer to her as "Gunslinger Barbie" which I kinda like, too.
I prefer Assault Rifler Barbie
Lauren PlasticBoobs.
Maybe we criticize her actions (or more appropriately her inactions as a legislator) and not her body. Her boobs are the least offensive thing. Call out her ineptitude. She is clearly a woman with zero actual confidence and it’s my personal belief she is so hypocritical because she doesn’t really believe in what comes out of her mouth...it just makes her feel loved when her fans gah over her. She is dim witted and in a position so far over her head - we can forget the boobs.
Yes, all true. But since she's in love with them by her fashion sense, I just wanted to call out that her physical fashion sense is as "gone" as her political sense.
Just be careful what you’re judging. Is it the plastic boobs or the groping of them in an inappropriate setting? I know lots of incredible women who have displayed their “plastic boobs” (which Id never refer to them as) but would never fathom being felt up in a public venue. Some “plastic boobs” on display are replacements due to breast cancer…likely not Boebert’s situation. Don’t make it about a woman’s body…it’s her choice…make it about how she treats others. I promise I abhor what she says/does and donated to her opponent’s last campaign and will the next one.
Fellow Coloradan…exactly. I will hold her accountable - but I also see much of her persona tied to her very sad experiences as a child. As someone that had a similar upbringing, I know much of the “adoration, admiration and love” I so desperately needed came from the worst of attention to me as a young woman. When she “looks” and “says” things that bring her attention - it is a source of love and confidence for her. It’s all she has and that’s incredibly sad. I had two very caring and important teachers in my life that kept me from being a story similar to Lauren. Secondly, I think we do ourselves (collectively) a huge disservice when we make criticism about body image…flaunted or not.
La BoBo
Now a vote of expulsion for Gaetz of Hell and Marjorie Traitor Goon.
Gay Valimont https://gayforcongress.com is running against Matt Gaetz. In a matter of two years Gay lost her husband to ALS and her young son to brain cancer. She's also been part of Moms Demand Action for years https://momsdemandaction.org
Unfortunately, GaetzFromHell can be the congresscritter he is because that district is so thoroughly gerrymandered it would take a huge act of God to ever put any Republican in danger.
The pubs will never do that. Each fears losing reelection. That’s what drives each and every one of them
Don’tcha just love that?? I revel in their misery.
Me too. I generally don’t like feeling that way but in this case it is justified. What a miserable bunch of miscreants they are
We certainly have to make it so. Fighting back, pushing back at their foolishness and voting them out of office.
What a shocking and delightful turn of events! Despite the obvious massive defeat of the shutdowners, I was struck by the nastiness of Subwoofer McCarthy and Senate Minority Leader McConnell in their "victory" speeches. Neither of them are willing to admit that they didn't win, much less admit that they lost. McConnell at least admitted that the brinkmanship was unhelpful.
If you haven't done so already, listen to Hakeem's extemporaneous speech. He not only gave his caucus 52 minutes to make sure the "oh so honest" Subwoofer McCarthy wasn't trying to pull a fast one, but he laid bare their failures in many cases when they tried to do so, and cited a list of successes when they worked for the common good, and when they didn't, the successes of the Democrats when they had to go it alone. I look forward to seeing him in the Speaker's chair in January 2025, after two years of vacancy.
Hi, Bob. Thanks for recommending Jeffries' speech yesterday, with the link. Because of your recommendation, I was able to include it in the newsletter.
I saw Qevin crying for help. Where did he grovel to? The Democrats! We carried his ass so that he and we could deny the crazies their wish to cause further harm to our military, mothers and children. Qev is about as weak and pathetic as they come. In CA, he is an embarrASSment to us all. Can’t wait to take over both the House anx the Senate!
Good comment but please don't conflate an oft attractive secondary sex characteristic (on both sexes) with a bad politician. Body parts should be considered sacred territory. The buttocks also enabled H. sapiens to be endurance runners, which ability we used to catch prey animals in hunter-gatherer days, along with hairlessness, the nuchal ligament (holds the head steady during running) and the Achilles tendons.
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I said during the week that Qevin was going go from being owned by the Freedumb Caucus to being owned by the dems. 😁
Throwing light on the failure of MAGA minority to achieve Trump’s goals in the House on the eve of the civil trial in New York State is prelude to a series of big chess moves.
Partially true but Trump and gang owned the media and the space.
We always have to take caution in congratulating this win. You have the likes of Stephen Miller, Bannon, and other ilk that will come up with an even more dangerous plan for these idiots.
An imaginary message from Putin to the Freedom Caucus and all those in the House who sided with them would probably be something like "Thank you dear friends of Russia, While you failed to shut down the hated United States government, at least for now, you did block further aid to Ukraine. This will give me the opportunity to (as they run sho of ammunition) to kill even more than thee 100,000 Ukrainians I've killed already. and to destroy even more of their infrastructure. And if you hold strong in your noble efforts we will take Ukraine in final victory, thereby enriching ourselves with their valuable resources enabling us to rebuild our forces so we can expand even further. Eventually when we are ready we will join forces with our allies, China and North Korea an invade the united States. Don't worry, your lives will be spared. Although normally we would execute anyone who is a traitor to their own county as they can't really be trusted (like Prigozhin). We will of course install your beloved Donald Trump as a puppet president. He has proven to be a very useful fool. (don't tell him I said this last part.)
Are you paraphrasing
No, but it was late last night and I was tired and I now see several mistakes, but as I started to write I tried to imagine how Putin would react to the obviously good news for him that Ukraine funding was blocked, at least for now; so I imagined what kind of a letter he would write if he were to send a thank-you note.
The big problems ahead though for this situation is Putin can't afford to lose with so much money and so many lost lives invested already. So let's say Ukraine is successful in pushing his troops out of their country completely, would the war be over? Ukraine would cease fire at that point but I think there's going to be big problems ahead one way or another unless something happens to Putin.
Another crazy week! Robert, thank you! Ewww lancing the boil! Glad it's done!
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It makes it seem possible that when the funding extension is up, the same maneuver can be used to get things done again. I do not think it is coincidental that as Trump is trying to exercise his power, almost from prison, the threat to his financial well-being brought about by the state of New York having some people brave enough to require him to follow the rules, means that he is weakened. He is now dependent solely on other people's money, which will not grow by his saying it is so. His campaign fund has to go to paying his legal bills, and the people filling those coffers might be less eager to do so when Trump seems to have no money of his own. Of course, a Saudi bailout negotiated by his buddy Putin might come along, but then again, Saudi access through the Trump family is probably drying up like their wells. So, perhaps we are seeing the beginning of the crumbling of the MAGA empire. Trump is hardly appearing lucid as it is. Maybe the MAGA minions who eagerly follow Trump can switch their attention to The Golden Bachelor since they clearly need entertainment that takes them away from the realities of their everyday lives. Let us hope that the Fox "News" Empire is crumbling too, when Smartmatic gets their settlement, and the New York City and State of Oregon's Pension Funds are suing Fox too, which is clearly showing us all how it is done. It is the tortoise and the hare. The systems that Biden set in place, are slowly but surely having a chance to get things done. As each corrupt entity crumbles, it makes it easier to get to the next and the next. Let us hope it ends up taking down this supreme court. We the people do not support their corruption, and it shows at the ballot box.
We should carefully monitor Jared Kushners $2 billion Saudi investment fund. If they start to withdraw even a little bit, it will be a sign of the Murdering Prince seeing the political handwriting on the wall. MBS may be vicious, but he is not stupid.
I love your post. It reminds me of the last episode of Game of Thrones.
He makes $25m per year on that whether he does anything or not to earn it. I have NO idea why he and Ivanka aren't being indicted / arrested.
I totally agree with your analysis and love your Godfather reference. You forgot to mention the biggest loser. The puppet master Trump attempted to pull the MAGA strings but was overpowered by the overwhelming force from the Democratic House, Senate and WH.
Robert,
The implication of that is that if Ukraine aid had been in the CR, he would not have gotten any GOP votes. I just wonder if that is true--not whether what you said about McCarthy's belief that it is true but whether McCarthy's belief that he had to do it is accurate. And I wonder if McCarthy's real calculation was that he needed to toss the Freedom Caucus a bone to try to keep his position since he crossed a line by having the temerity to work with Democrats. Ukraine was the bone. Interesting how Ukraine is a recurring theme in GOP perfidy.