Just an aside: I so appreciated "getting to know" the committee members. Their commitment, integrity, feisty personalities, and fearlessness at public speaking impressed me quite a bit. Therein lies the good in our government. I'm also relieved that the personality-disordered congressmen that are so prone to interrupt committees and hearings with their antics were not on the committee. I wish there were more opportunities to see our government's spokespersons in good standing.
Jul 22, 2022·edited Jul 22, 2022Liked by Robert B. Hubbell
Thanks for directing attention to Jamie Raskin’s blistering lambasting of the treasonous Chip Roy. Raskin’s impeccable research and delivery refuting that moron, Roy, was instructive and blissful to watch.
The more I see and hear Raskin, the more I think he may be one of our very best alternatives in 2024. Love his intelligent, measured and energetic style and substance.
One thing that strikes me about the J6 Committee is the obvious sadness and distress the members display in addition to anger that this happened to our country. It’s not in any way, shape or form a partisan effort to win the next election.
That being said, the fact that this committee continues to work and will resume hearings in September, right before the midterms, makes me believe Robert’s reasoning that these will not be “ordinary” midterms.
Count me as one of the millions who are grateful that Joe Biden is President. Count me as one who remembers the daily terror of "tweet storms" from a former president who spent more time on his phone than reading critical briefings - or even listening to advisors ("I know more than the generals"). TFG is a putz who got his guidance from FNC talking heads instead of real experts. It is truly amazing that larger mistakes were not made...that we didn't collapse as a nation due to his incredible stupidity and incompetence.
But Joe Biden is not running for President in 2022. His polling numbers are a distraction, not a factor. When we enter the voting booth or fill out the mail in ballot (much preferred), we look at the names on the ballot. We think about who we want to represent us in Congress and at the state and local level. We don't vote for or against Joe Biden. We vote for thousands of different people for thousands of reasons.
Last night gave us many more reasons to vote for Democrats. I am proud of Joe Biden and I am proud of the January 6th Select Committee. A side effect was, of course, the examples of some Republicans who are focusing on the truth - not hate. It gives one a little hope...
Excellent letter, Robert. Suggestion: It would be very helpful if your readers who are current or former prosecutors would write out the precise crimes with which Trump could be charged, and a precise statement of the elements of those crimes.
As I read "In his concurring opinion in Dobbs, Justice Thomas said the Supreme Court should revisit its decisions protecting same-sex marriage and contraception", I wonder where the Loving decision allowing interracial marriage (in Virginia) will fall. I'd say that Congress better get with the program and protect our citizens' privacy.
For over a year I kept wondering what would it take to loosen the hold Trump has had on the Republican Party and the loyal followers in light of all the public information about the depth and breath of the Trump administrations corruption and racists policies. I kept saying to myself “ when will these people wake up”. After last nights hearing I and all of those who watched saw two very important and earth shattering things. We saw first hand the cruelty that is the lifeblood of Donald Trump and his total disregard for human life and decently to get what he wants at any costs. As he watched the assault on the Capital and the death and injuries of those involved he elected to do nothing because it would not serve his purpose and the second factor most apparent was that as Trump is demanding loyalty from those around him he does not return that loyalty as demonstrated by his personal attacks on Mike Pence. All those Republican congressional members like Lindsey Graham and Kevin McCarthy sold their souls and character to a appease Donald Trump and to show blind loyalty and in the end they enabled and fed the cruelty that defines the man. The video clip of Josh Hawley running away should be played over and over as a reminder of the cowardice of the Republican Party.
"Representative" reprehensible Chip Roy represents the Congressional district I live in here in Texas. The answer from him is always more guns, more guns, more rights to use guns for anarchy and autocracy. Love that Representative Raskin quoted the Constitution and the Guarantee clause in Article 4, Section 4, guaranteeing a republican (small r) form of government as a check against rogue states like the 19 states with super majority Republican legislatures taking away rights of everyone especially those that aren't white and male with guns and bounty hunters and minority rule. It is a constitutional crisis that we now of an Extreme Court who condone and advocate for states rights and the rights of a few over rights of all its citizens. As in Dobbs the Extreme Court says this is the way to return the rights to the People. This is in a time when very few politicians especially Republicans are listening to the People at all. It's Party and Patrons above Country and Constituents! We, the People, ALL of us this time! ¡El pueblo unido, jamás será vencido! ¡La mujeres unido, jamás será vencido! Just saw this Chinese proverb: When sleeping women wake, mountains move … Let's go move some mountains!
Excellent! As you began Today’s Edition, we can be grateful for the work of the House Select Committee to Investigate January 6. They have done a great service for our country. The presentation was a “tour de force” - compelling with facts, testimony and closing comments that make it clear the DJT “chose not to act” to protect people, democracy and constitutional governance.” Let’s continue to get the message of this hearing out to family, friends, and community members willing to listen, reflect, and understanding the gravity of these times. Let’s act without further ado as engaged citizens embracing the best of democracy- as citizens leading the way and demanding elected leaders do the same. Get out the vote in 2022 & 2024!!
It’s interesting that Judge Thomas omitted bi-racial marriage from the list of freedoms not listed in the Constitution nor deeply rooted in American history. Wonder why that one freedom was omitted from the short list?
Thank you for the daily reminders of the reasons for responsible and patriotic voters to choose democratic candidates on their ballots in this fall’s election regardless of their history of party affiliation. I add to your urging that the ultimate determining factor in control of the House, Senate, and so many important state and local elections will be voter participation. It is quite common in midterm elections for 40% or more of eligible voters not to demonstrate enough civic responsibility to cast a ballot. This is both the threat and the opportunity. If Democrats lose control due to an “enthusiasm gap,” the odds for the death of American democracy will rise substantially. However, if the events of the last several years motivate a larger percentage of Democrats to cast ballots our shared future will be far more secure. The determinative factor in this year’s election will assuredly be caring enough about your own and your family’s future to vote.
Anyone disappointed in President Biden’s performance should join or give support to the many worthwhile organizations that are calling, writing, and door to door canvassing to encourage citizens to vote and vote Blue in November. President Biden is hamstrung by Congress. Give him a majority in the Senate and House and then judge his performance. For now, get active!
I believe the attention span of the American public won't be that long. We may be lucky if focus lasts a week. I also believe the horrific pace of the Trump presidency - the daily morning "Oh God what fresh horror awaits us today" aspect of it - reset the norms to the point where we have unrealistic expectations of Biden's pace of action. Despite the fact Trump's avalanche of changes were often accomplished by breaking every norm of honor and convention, and strained the legal boundaries (often seeming to step way over but in such rapid succession there was no spare time or energy to swat back each instance) and that most of us are no doubt actually glad Biden doesn't function that way, the urge to blame Biden for lack of progress in the face of an inadequate support from Congress is a result of comparing his pace to Trump's.
I certainly wanted him to break speed records in undoing everything Trump did and setting up a committee to investigate all the ways Trump broke norms and to establish laws transforming those norms into legal requirements. So somewhat guilty as self charged, but not of blaming Biden for things he didn't cause or can't control. Check out his twitter feed if you don't already - the comment section is usually a slime trail of Trolls.
Just an aside: I so appreciated "getting to know" the committee members. Their commitment, integrity, feisty personalities, and fearlessness at public speaking impressed me quite a bit. Therein lies the good in our government. I'm also relieved that the personality-disordered congressmen that are so prone to interrupt committees and hearings with their antics were not on the committee. I wish there were more opportunities to see our government's spokespersons in good standing.
Thanks for directing attention to Jamie Raskin’s blistering lambasting of the treasonous Chip Roy. Raskin’s impeccable research and delivery refuting that moron, Roy, was instructive and blissful to watch.
The more I see and hear Raskin, the more I think he may be one of our very best alternatives in 2024. Love his intelligent, measured and energetic style and substance.
One thing that strikes me about the J6 Committee is the obvious sadness and distress the members display in addition to anger that this happened to our country. It’s not in any way, shape or form a partisan effort to win the next election.
That being said, the fact that this committee continues to work and will resume hearings in September, right before the midterms, makes me believe Robert’s reasoning that these will not be “ordinary” midterms.
Count me as one of the millions who are grateful that Joe Biden is President. Count me as one who remembers the daily terror of "tweet storms" from a former president who spent more time on his phone than reading critical briefings - or even listening to advisors ("I know more than the generals"). TFG is a putz who got his guidance from FNC talking heads instead of real experts. It is truly amazing that larger mistakes were not made...that we didn't collapse as a nation due to his incredible stupidity and incompetence.
But Joe Biden is not running for President in 2022. His polling numbers are a distraction, not a factor. When we enter the voting booth or fill out the mail in ballot (much preferred), we look at the names on the ballot. We think about who we want to represent us in Congress and at the state and local level. We don't vote for or against Joe Biden. We vote for thousands of different people for thousands of reasons.
Last night gave us many more reasons to vote for Democrats. I am proud of Joe Biden and I am proud of the January 6th Select Committee. A side effect was, of course, the examples of some Republicans who are focusing on the truth - not hate. It gives one a little hope...
Excellent letter, Robert. Suggestion: It would be very helpful if your readers who are current or former prosecutors would write out the precise crimes with which Trump could be charged, and a precise statement of the elements of those crimes.
As I read "In his concurring opinion in Dobbs, Justice Thomas said the Supreme Court should revisit its decisions protecting same-sex marriage and contraception", I wonder where the Loving decision allowing interracial marriage (in Virginia) will fall. I'd say that Congress better get with the program and protect our citizens' privacy.
Here’s a link to the Raskin clip:
https://twitter.com/Acyn/status/1549806878389022720?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1549806878389022720%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fiframe.nbcnews.com%2FgYNTVXl%3F_showcaption%3Dtrueapp%3D1
For over a year I kept wondering what would it take to loosen the hold Trump has had on the Republican Party and the loyal followers in light of all the public information about the depth and breath of the Trump administrations corruption and racists policies. I kept saying to myself “ when will these people wake up”. After last nights hearing I and all of those who watched saw two very important and earth shattering things. We saw first hand the cruelty that is the lifeblood of Donald Trump and his total disregard for human life and decently to get what he wants at any costs. As he watched the assault on the Capital and the death and injuries of those involved he elected to do nothing because it would not serve his purpose and the second factor most apparent was that as Trump is demanding loyalty from those around him he does not return that loyalty as demonstrated by his personal attacks on Mike Pence. All those Republican congressional members like Lindsey Graham and Kevin McCarthy sold their souls and character to a appease Donald Trump and to show blind loyalty and in the end they enabled and fed the cruelty that defines the man. The video clip of Josh Hawley running away should be played over and over as a reminder of the cowardice of the Republican Party.
"Representative" reprehensible Chip Roy represents the Congressional district I live in here in Texas. The answer from him is always more guns, more guns, more rights to use guns for anarchy and autocracy. Love that Representative Raskin quoted the Constitution and the Guarantee clause in Article 4, Section 4, guaranteeing a republican (small r) form of government as a check against rogue states like the 19 states with super majority Republican legislatures taking away rights of everyone especially those that aren't white and male with guns and bounty hunters and minority rule. It is a constitutional crisis that we now of an Extreme Court who condone and advocate for states rights and the rights of a few over rights of all its citizens. As in Dobbs the Extreme Court says this is the way to return the rights to the People. This is in a time when very few politicians especially Republicans are listening to the People at all. It's Party and Patrons above Country and Constituents! We, the People, ALL of us this time! ¡El pueblo unido, jamás será vencido! ¡La mujeres unido, jamás será vencido! Just saw this Chinese proverb: When sleeping women wake, mountains move … Let's go move some mountains!
Excellent! As you began Today’s Edition, we can be grateful for the work of the House Select Committee to Investigate January 6. They have done a great service for our country. The presentation was a “tour de force” - compelling with facts, testimony and closing comments that make it clear the DJT “chose not to act” to protect people, democracy and constitutional governance.” Let’s continue to get the message of this hearing out to family, friends, and community members willing to listen, reflect, and understanding the gravity of these times. Let’s act without further ado as engaged citizens embracing the best of democracy- as citizens leading the way and demanding elected leaders do the same. Get out the vote in 2022 & 2024!!
The January 6th Committee exemplifies the power of bipartisanship in doing the people’s work.
Congressional Leaders: Your current priority for personal power is wholly detrimental.
It’s interesting that Judge Thomas omitted bi-racial marriage from the list of freedoms not listed in the Constitution nor deeply rooted in American history. Wonder why that one freedom was omitted from the short list?
Thank you for the daily reminders of the reasons for responsible and patriotic voters to choose democratic candidates on their ballots in this fall’s election regardless of their history of party affiliation. I add to your urging that the ultimate determining factor in control of the House, Senate, and so many important state and local elections will be voter participation. It is quite common in midterm elections for 40% or more of eligible voters not to demonstrate enough civic responsibility to cast a ballot. This is both the threat and the opportunity. If Democrats lose control due to an “enthusiasm gap,” the odds for the death of American democracy will rise substantially. However, if the events of the last several years motivate a larger percentage of Democrats to cast ballots our shared future will be far more secure. The determinative factor in this year’s election will assuredly be caring enough about your own and your family’s future to vote.
Anyone disappointed in President Biden’s performance should join or give support to the many worthwhile organizations that are calling, writing, and door to door canvassing to encourage citizens to vote and vote Blue in November. President Biden is hamstrung by Congress. Give him a majority in the Senate and House and then judge his performance. For now, get active!
I believe the attention span of the American public won't be that long. We may be lucky if focus lasts a week. I also believe the horrific pace of the Trump presidency - the daily morning "Oh God what fresh horror awaits us today" aspect of it - reset the norms to the point where we have unrealistic expectations of Biden's pace of action. Despite the fact Trump's avalanche of changes were often accomplished by breaking every norm of honor and convention, and strained the legal boundaries (often seeming to step way over but in such rapid succession there was no spare time or energy to swat back each instance) and that most of us are no doubt actually glad Biden doesn't function that way, the urge to blame Biden for lack of progress in the face of an inadequate support from Congress is a result of comparing his pace to Trump's.
I certainly wanted him to break speed records in undoing everything Trump did and setting up a committee to investigate all the ways Trump broke norms and to establish laws transforming those norms into legal requirements. So somewhat guilty as self charged, but not of blaming Biden for things he didn't cause or can't control. Check out his twitter feed if you don't already - the comment section is usually a slime trail of Trolls.
A great review of an historic committee session. Thanks