I felt exhausted just *reading* about President Biden's recent itinerary, and like you, consider his efforts to be extremely successful. I despise the msm for their constant harping on his age and for never acknowledging his accomplishments. It is shameful and I don't know why he and VP Harris never get any kudos for what they've accomplished for this country.
Lawrence was, as usual, on fire tonight. I love it when he has Neal Katyal and Andrew Weissmann on together. They asserted that Trump is still trying to game the system with his “demand” that Chutkin recuse herself. I laughed at the absurdity of it all. He’s shitting bricks, that’s what Donnie id doing. His former buddy, Mark Meadows, received a denial from the presiding judge, to move his case to federal court. Why? Because the cameras will be on him and the 18 others. Too f**king bad! Time for these autocrats to be brought down quite a few notches.
I agree about the schedule. Only people who do nothing substantive with their time would not get how grueling it is. I think someone should be creating a reality show (apparently the only thing Republicans consider "real") where politicians try to keep up with Joe Biden's schedule. Trump would be welcome to try it too, but he cannot leave the country, because he is a flight risk. Also, he is bad for our international image. I am here in Germany. We spent several days of one week about 5 days after we got here looking for housing for our daughter in Berlin. I have never been so tired in my life and I had comfortable shoes on. Each day, we would all just sleep deeply. I am happy to say, she is however, installed in a very good living situation in Berlin as she studies there. My 78 year-old-aunt just visited us here. She is partially blind and just seeing her difficulties getting around, whereas a family friend who is 89 is out in the marketsquare every Saturday, with her husband standing for at least 90 minutes holding protest signs is in great shape. She doesn't personally drive anymore because she also has a visual problem in one eye, but she is very active and travels every 6 weeks to live in her husbands house in another German city, and then back here for 6, and then to conferences. Her conversation is still very fit. This age stuff is so relative, just as it is for people at any age. Biden is amazing. We are so fortunate to have him.
Thanks Robert, there was a time when journalists had respect for the President enough not to try to “make hay” over a stutter or a meaningless attempt at a joke or story spoken with good faith. This is called wisdom and so little of it exists in the current media. This is not to criticize the medias coverage of the anti democratic rhetoric of the former guy. However the media should put more focus on the pro democratic statement’s of-the current “guy”.
As the two principals of the lawfirm of Katyal & Weissman LLC pointed out tonight to Lawrence, Trump is about 45 days late having his lawyers make the motion regarding Judge Chutkan. As they both also pointed out, that the motion was made when it was, citing what it did, is proof the lawyers have no control over their client and have been browbeaten to where they do what he wants. The motion wasn't written for anyone involved in the case, it was written for the inbred droolers moron enough to believe him and stupid enough to have no idea how things work. This way when he's convicted he can tell them "she was prejudiced against me from the beginning!"
God I wish he'd just die, or that prophylactic termination wasn't so socially unacceptable.
Great lead (or lede) today, Robert. I hadn't been keenly aware of President Biden's itinerary before I saw his speech, where I thought he looked tired and was a bit less sharp. In the context you described, I can't imagine how anyone could have done better.
I have a son who lives in Japan, and my wife and I have visited him many times. The stress of a trip like that, and the circadian disruption it causes, is not something to brush off.
I don't agree with President Biden on everything, and sometimes cringe at things he says or does, but my respect for him is enormous, and for that he has my unwavering support.
My lingering January 6 question: why didn't the Defendant send the Army against the Congress instead of a mob? That's what Cromwell, Yeltsin, Pinochet and many like them did. It's hard to believe he didn't try. I conclude that the military held firm to their oaths, and that's a very good sign and creditable to them.
Last night, on the CBS Evening News for September 11th, Norah O’Donnell finished with a clip from an interview with the two pilots who took off in F-15s on 9/11, determined to intercept the airliner headed for the Capitol. They scrambled so quickly that there was not time to mount missiles on the planes, and F-15s carry no guns. The only way they could have forced the plane down would have been to ram it, which they were perfectly willing to do. Stop and think about that for a moment. In the end, they did not have to make that sacrifice, because the passengers on Flight 93 made theirs—saving the lives of those pilots as well as people on the ground in Washington. That is the spirit that the fascists traduce.
The legitimate angry intensity at those who unfairly denigrate the President and the media that goes along with that denigration as well as the angry intensity at those, from Marjory Taylor Greene to former President Trump, who would dismantle the United States Constitution is visible and, I think, is spreading. If we can retain that intensity and use it -- investing in candidates and groups like the Rural Democracy Initiative 2024 could be a transformative election.
"Instead, she (Rep. Taylor-Greene) will be rewarded by a weak and narcissistic Speaker of the House whose only goal is to maximize the number of days before his tenure is unceremoniously terminated by another faithless member of his party."
I totally agree, Robert, that Speaker McCarthy is weak and narcissistic. But as you know, his tenure can be terminated by a "motion to vacate the chair" brought by any Member of the House, so long as it receives 218 votes.
MAGA extremists are fond of wielding this as a threat, but in reality they don't have the votes to carry through, unless Democrats provide them. And that's a coalition we'll never see.
On the other hand, a coalition of moderate Republicans and Democrats could remove Mr. McCarthy and elect a centrist like Don Bacon (R-NE) who owes nothing to MAGA and is committed to governing responsibly.
A network of ordinary citizens has been working to bring this about since January. Everyone who values an orderly functioning House of Representatives is encouraged to pitch in.
You provide great commentary on some disturbing MAGA sniping, Robert. Ageism is everywhere, and it is just as pernicious and ignorant as racism and all the other isms that are plaguing our world. I love the contrast you draw between 45 and Biden’s world travel, and even more so between 9/11 and January 6. Thank you for being a bulwark against bad actors, and providing hope and humor in spite of the drones of tiresome stupidity.
It's hard to think that MTG has Kevin McCarthy quivering and it says a lot about both leaders of the GOP. It's actually hard to imagine MTG's rise to power based on such a thin resume. She is, however, fiercely loyal to Trump, and Fox, and says out loud what the crazies in the GOP actually contemplate as they hope to arrest the Biden government and re-install the Trump kleptocracy.
One thought - - maybe McCarthy should switch tactics, isolate the Freedom Caucus, and work with Hakeem Jeffries, then rational Dems, and the rational end of the GOP (of which there are more than we think), the ones hiding in the corner, hoping to avoid the loose cannon balls flying around). Then maybe the budget resolutions would get passed on a bi-partisan basis and move up to the senate.
In reading about Biden’s 5-day trip, I doubt I could have been a functioning adult on day number 3, much less day number 5, and I’m younger than he is. Kudos to him for his stamina. He continues to represent this country with knowledge, compassion and grace. After all he’s done during these turbulent years, he deserves our respect. And our vote!!
It's a joke that Trump, who appointed three justices with no ethical standards, is calling for the recusal of a judge just because he doesn't like him.
When the GOP criticizes Biden for being 80 years old, we should as that person for their view on
89-year-old Chuck Grassley who was all set on January 6 to step in as President Pro Tempore of the Senate to warp the electoral vote count once VP Mike Pence was spirited away by a Secret Service team loyal to Trump (Pence refused to get into the car)
I felt exhausted just *reading* about President Biden's recent itinerary, and like you, consider his efforts to be extremely successful. I despise the msm for their constant harping on his age and for never acknowledging his accomplishments. It is shameful and I don't know why he and VP Harris never get any kudos for what they've accomplished for this country.
Lawrence was, as usual, on fire tonight. I love it when he has Neal Katyal and Andrew Weissmann on together. They asserted that Trump is still trying to game the system with his “demand” that Chutkin recuse herself. I laughed at the absurdity of it all. He’s shitting bricks, that’s what Donnie id doing. His former buddy, Mark Meadows, received a denial from the presiding judge, to move his case to federal court. Why? Because the cameras will be on him and the 18 others. Too f**king bad! Time for these autocrats to be brought down quite a few notches.
I agree about the schedule. Only people who do nothing substantive with their time would not get how grueling it is. I think someone should be creating a reality show (apparently the only thing Republicans consider "real") where politicians try to keep up with Joe Biden's schedule. Trump would be welcome to try it too, but he cannot leave the country, because he is a flight risk. Also, he is bad for our international image. I am here in Germany. We spent several days of one week about 5 days after we got here looking for housing for our daughter in Berlin. I have never been so tired in my life and I had comfortable shoes on. Each day, we would all just sleep deeply. I am happy to say, she is however, installed in a very good living situation in Berlin as she studies there. My 78 year-old-aunt just visited us here. She is partially blind and just seeing her difficulties getting around, whereas a family friend who is 89 is out in the marketsquare every Saturday, with her husband standing for at least 90 minutes holding protest signs is in great shape. She doesn't personally drive anymore because she also has a visual problem in one eye, but she is very active and travels every 6 weeks to live in her husbands house in another German city, and then back here for 6, and then to conferences. Her conversation is still very fit. This age stuff is so relative, just as it is for people at any age. Biden is amazing. We are so fortunate to have him.
Thanks Robert, there was a time when journalists had respect for the President enough not to try to “make hay” over a stutter or a meaningless attempt at a joke or story spoken with good faith. This is called wisdom and so little of it exists in the current media. This is not to criticize the medias coverage of the anti democratic rhetoric of the former guy. However the media should put more focus on the pro democratic statement’s of-the current “guy”.
As the two principals of the lawfirm of Katyal & Weissman LLC pointed out tonight to Lawrence, Trump is about 45 days late having his lawyers make the motion regarding Judge Chutkan. As they both also pointed out, that the motion was made when it was, citing what it did, is proof the lawyers have no control over their client and have been browbeaten to where they do what he wants. The motion wasn't written for anyone involved in the case, it was written for the inbred droolers moron enough to believe him and stupid enough to have no idea how things work. This way when he's convicted he can tell them "she was prejudiced against me from the beginning!"
God I wish he'd just die, or that prophylactic termination wasn't so socially unacceptable.
Great lead (or lede) today, Robert. I hadn't been keenly aware of President Biden's itinerary before I saw his speech, where I thought he looked tired and was a bit less sharp. In the context you described, I can't imagine how anyone could have done better.
I have a son who lives in Japan, and my wife and I have visited him many times. The stress of a trip like that, and the circadian disruption it causes, is not something to brush off.
I don't agree with President Biden on everything, and sometimes cringe at things he says or does, but my respect for him is enormous, and for that he has my unwavering support.
My lingering January 6 question: why didn't the Defendant send the Army against the Congress instead of a mob? That's what Cromwell, Yeltsin, Pinochet and many like them did. It's hard to believe he didn't try. I conclude that the military held firm to their oaths, and that's a very good sign and creditable to them.
Last night, on the CBS Evening News for September 11th, Norah O’Donnell finished with a clip from an interview with the two pilots who took off in F-15s on 9/11, determined to intercept the airliner headed for the Capitol. They scrambled so quickly that there was not time to mount missiles on the planes, and F-15s carry no guns. The only way they could have forced the plane down would have been to ram it, which they were perfectly willing to do. Stop and think about that for a moment. In the end, they did not have to make that sacrifice, because the passengers on Flight 93 made theirs—saving the lives of those pilots as well as people on the ground in Washington. That is the spirit that the fascists traduce.
That last line.
That last line puts thick oven mitts on my hands, so worn from carrying all of these hot potatoes.
Thank you.
Deep, nourishing rest to our leader(s), and to us all. We may be worn down, but we are not done in.
Onward. Always.
The legitimate angry intensity at those who unfairly denigrate the President and the media that goes along with that denigration as well as the angry intensity at those, from Marjory Taylor Greene to former President Trump, who would dismantle the United States Constitution is visible and, I think, is spreading. If we can retain that intensity and use it -- investing in candidates and groups like the Rural Democracy Initiative 2024 could be a transformative election.
"Instead, she (Rep. Taylor-Greene) will be rewarded by a weak and narcissistic Speaker of the House whose only goal is to maximize the number of days before his tenure is unceremoniously terminated by another faithless member of his party."
I totally agree, Robert, that Speaker McCarthy is weak and narcissistic. But as you know, his tenure can be terminated by a "motion to vacate the chair" brought by any Member of the House, so long as it receives 218 votes.
MAGA extremists are fond of wielding this as a threat, but in reality they don't have the votes to carry through, unless Democrats provide them. And that's a coalition we'll never see.
On the other hand, a coalition of moderate Republicans and Democrats could remove Mr. McCarthy and elect a centrist like Don Bacon (R-NE) who owes nothing to MAGA and is committed to governing responsibly.
A network of ordinary citizens has been working to bring this about since January. Everyone who values an orderly functioning House of Representatives is encouraged to pitch in.
Learn more here: https://www.FeathersOfHope.net or www.jerryweiss.substack.com
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You provide great commentary on some disturbing MAGA sniping, Robert. Ageism is everywhere, and it is just as pernicious and ignorant as racism and all the other isms that are plaguing our world. I love the contrast you draw between 45 and Biden’s world travel, and even more so between 9/11 and January 6. Thank you for being a bulwark against bad actors, and providing hope and humor in spite of the drones of tiresome stupidity.
It's hard to think that MTG has Kevin McCarthy quivering and it says a lot about both leaders of the GOP. It's actually hard to imagine MTG's rise to power based on such a thin resume. She is, however, fiercely loyal to Trump, and Fox, and says out loud what the crazies in the GOP actually contemplate as they hope to arrest the Biden government and re-install the Trump kleptocracy.
One thought - - maybe McCarthy should switch tactics, isolate the Freedom Caucus, and work with Hakeem Jeffries, then rational Dems, and the rational end of the GOP (of which there are more than we think), the ones hiding in the corner, hoping to avoid the loose cannon balls flying around). Then maybe the budget resolutions would get passed on a bi-partisan basis and move up to the senate.
In reading about Biden’s 5-day trip, I doubt I could have been a functioning adult on day number 3, much less day number 5, and I’m younger than he is. Kudos to him for his stamina. He continues to represent this country with knowledge, compassion and grace. After all he’s done during these turbulent years, he deserves our respect. And our vote!!
It's a joke that Trump, who appointed three justices with no ethical standards, is calling for the recusal of a judge just because he doesn't like him.
When the GOP criticizes Biden for being 80 years old, we should as that person for their view on
89-year-old Chuck Grassley who was all set on January 6 to step in as President Pro Tempore of the Senate to warp the electoral vote count once VP Mike Pence was spirited away by a Secret Service team loyal to Trump (Pence refused to get into the car)
81-year-old Moscow Mitch McConnell
85-year-old Congressman Harold Rogers (R-KY)
81-year-old Congressman John Carter (R-TX)