Apologies for the delay. After I finish writing the newsletter, I record the audio version. When that is done, I wait for 5 minutes as the recording is downloaded from the cloud-based recording service, and then wait 5 minutes while it is uploaded onto Substack's platform. I started making travel arrangements during that ten minutes of waiting and never hit "send."
Kamala Harris cannot change the facts that she is a black/Indian woman but you can change your attitude that that disqualifies her from potentially becoming the President of the United States
And don’t forget, everyone, if you want to help us win in Virginia you can also write postcards, send Vote Forward letters, or join me in calling voters! We need more volunteers badly! I’ve got a doc with lots of ways you can help here: https://tinyurl.com/SOSinVA
Remember, Glenn Youngkin is pouring money into the GOP races--if they succeed in flipping the VA Senate and holding the House of Delegrates not only will they immediately pass an abortion ban and some really awful anti-LGBTQ bills, but Youngkin will very likely announce a Presidential bid. We can’t have that! Please, please help us win! These elections in VA are existential!
WTF with Pres Biden's age?!?!? He's got 3 years on tfg and yeeeeaaarrrs of experience, wisdom, and history with which he's leading. Seriously, we don't need the media-induced chaos. That's all.
P.S. Covid is still out there, people. 🥴 Mask up! Even in warm sunny Southern CA.
Sep 14, 2023·edited Sep 14, 2023Liked by Robert B. Hubbell
>>There are many disturbing details in the excerpt, but the most disturbing is the fact that Republicans in the House and Senate said they would not vote to impeach or convict Trump because they feared violent retribution from Trump's followers.>>
The second most was that Romney is rich enough to pay $5K/day or $1.83 million/year out of pocket to fund his own security detail. (That was more surprising than disturning, but still...)
Amen, the democrats are their own worst enemy. Age has nothing to do with competency and that’s what we need now more than ever. Breaking up the ticket...really...why....???? Even if something happened to Biden Kamala Harris would be exponentially better than anyone the GOP would produce. Everyone wake up! Thanks Robert, our modern day Paul Revere!
Robert, your description of McCarthy, "Kevin McCarthy is an inveterate liar and spineless coward," reminded me of my own reference to today's Republicans as, "Inveterate Invertebrates."
" It could be that Wisconsin Republicans are looking for political cover for the plan to impeach Justice Janet Protasiewicz. Or it could be that they hear the footsteps of angry constituents upset that the GOP plans to nullify an election in which the people of Wisconsin made their voices heard. Stay tuned." Or it could be that Wisconsin's politicians need political cover from the violent and angry right as they acquiesce to the majority view of Wisconsin voters.
Alright everyone. Stop the Biden noise. Look at his appointments = young, alert, active, varied, intelligent. This is a man smart enough to choose the best. Could anyone stand up to his grueling travel schedule this month? Not I.
I marvel at his dexterity. I am touched by his kindness. I am in awe of his accomplishment.
"The obvious way out of this mess is for McCarthy and a handful of GOP representatives to find the courage to stand up to Gaetz, Boebert, and the rest of the Freedom Caucus." Or to forget about McCarthy and the "Freedom" Caucus, think outside the political box a bit and vacate the current Speakership in favor of a notionally moderate Republican like Don Bacon or Dave Joyce. There were 317 votes in favor of the Fiscal Responsibility Act (72% of the House) and there should be just as many if not more in favor of a Political Responsibility Act and the concomitant return to effective governance.
If You Always Do What You've Always Done, You'll Always Get What You've Always Gotten! It's well past time we took the path less traveled and got a performing instead of performative Congress.
Apologies for the delay. After I finish writing the newsletter, I record the audio version. When that is done, I wait for 5 minutes as the recording is downloaded from the cloud-based recording service, and then wait 5 minutes while it is uploaded onto Substack's platform. I started making travel arrangements during that ten minutes of waiting and never hit "send."
Kamala Harris cannot change the facts that she is a black/Indian woman but you can change your attitude that that disqualifies her from potentially becoming the President of the United States
And don’t forget, everyone, if you want to help us win in Virginia you can also write postcards, send Vote Forward letters, or join me in calling voters! We need more volunteers badly! I’ve got a doc with lots of ways you can help here: https://tinyurl.com/SOSinVA
Remember, Glenn Youngkin is pouring money into the GOP races--if they succeed in flipping the VA Senate and holding the House of Delegrates not only will they immediately pass an abortion ban and some really awful anti-LGBTQ bills, but Youngkin will very likely announce a Presidential bid. We can’t have that! Please, please help us win! These elections in VA are existential!
WTF with Pres Biden's age?!?!? He's got 3 years on tfg and yeeeeaaarrrs of experience, wisdom, and history with which he's leading. Seriously, we don't need the media-induced chaos. That's all.
P.S. Covid is still out there, people. 🥴 Mask up! Even in warm sunny Southern CA.
>>There are many disturbing details in the excerpt, but the most disturbing is the fact that Republicans in the House and Senate said they would not vote to impeach or convict Trump because they feared violent retribution from Trump's followers.>>
The second most was that Romney is rich enough to pay $5K/day or $1.83 million/year out of pocket to fund his own security detail. (That was more surprising than disturning, but still...)
Amen, the democrats are their own worst enemy. Age has nothing to do with competency and that’s what we need now more than ever. Breaking up the ticket...really...why....???? Even if something happened to Biden Kamala Harris would be exponentially better than anyone the GOP would produce. Everyone wake up! Thanks Robert, our modern day Paul Revere!
Robert, your description of McCarthy, "Kevin McCarthy is an inveterate liar and spineless coward," reminded me of my own reference to today's Republicans as, "Inveterate Invertebrates."
I, too, was relieved when you finally popped up on my screen, Robert. I searched everywhere I could for you. So happy everything is okay. We need you.
What happens if the MAGA Caucus throws out McCarthy? Certainly, no GOP member in the House will be elected Speaker.
It will be up to whatever semi-sane number of Republicans find their spines and join with the Democrats to elect Hakim Jefferies Speaker.
FYI - The full article about Romney and his thoughts is here: https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2023/11/mitt-romney-retiring-senate-trump-mcconnell/675306/
It's a very insightful read, and honestly just goes to show how far gone some people in the GOP are.
" It could be that Wisconsin Republicans are looking for political cover for the plan to impeach Justice Janet Protasiewicz. Or it could be that they hear the footsteps of angry constituents upset that the GOP plans to nullify an election in which the people of Wisconsin made their voices heard. Stay tuned." Or it could be that Wisconsin's politicians need political cover from the violent and angry right as they acquiesce to the majority view of Wisconsin voters.
Kevin McCarthy, Please go home to Bakersfield.
Alright everyone. Stop the Biden noise. Look at his appointments = young, alert, active, varied, intelligent. This is a man smart enough to choose the best. Could anyone stand up to his grueling travel schedule this month? Not I.
I marvel at his dexterity. I am touched by his kindness. I am in awe of his accomplishment.
STOP LOOK LISTEN. This is a fine man.
I'd make only one small change to Marshall's advice: "Stop whining and buckle up!"
"The obvious way out of this mess is for McCarthy and a handful of GOP representatives to find the courage to stand up to Gaetz, Boebert, and the rest of the Freedom Caucus." Or to forget about McCarthy and the "Freedom" Caucus, think outside the political box a bit and vacate the current Speakership in favor of a notionally moderate Republican like Don Bacon or Dave Joyce. There were 317 votes in favor of the Fiscal Responsibility Act (72% of the House) and there should be just as many if not more in favor of a Political Responsibility Act and the concomitant return to effective governance.
If You Always Do What You've Always Done, You'll Always Get What You've Always Gotten! It's well past time we took the path less traveled and got a performing instead of performative Congress.
We all know what’s happened to Bud Light