We all should applaud and value Mr. Hubbell's continuing valiant efforts to assure his fellow progressives that there is NOT a dark cloud behind every apparent silver lining. We are fresh from the paroxysms of despair about the midterms subscribed to by most Democrats, only to see most of our candidates survive--and most of the worst MAGA GOP candidates go down to well-deserved defeat.
And now the drumbeat about the impending disaster we face in '24 has already begun. Just wait to see the effects of the demolition of Trump as a viable--make that conceivable--candidate for national office AND the ongoing spectacle of the Republican fight over the House speakership on voters in all but the reddest states. Our opponents will continue to chose despicable proponents of wildly unpopular ideas as their spokespersons. Good luck with that.
The only near-term discordant note I hear is the rumblings about Sen. Manchin's putative move to become an Independent. To what effect? In a 51-49 Senate he would be choosing to lose his current significant leverage to become a GOP backbencher in the minority. I believe Chuck Schumer will prove adroit enough to keep Joe Manchin in the Democratic caucus--whatever label he wishes to use. Indeed, an "Independent" Sen. Manchin may have a far better chance of reelection in '24 than one called a Democrat.
I am quite surprised and disappointed to read that there are folks here who have fallen victim to the ivermectin hoax. I thought I was among only level-headed, thinking readers. Anti-science propaganda is indeed far-reaching and continues to harm our neighbors..
I have been an information warrior for the greater part of my life. Curating the news for friends and family is now my main occupation. You have shown me that this is not only a necessary work, but also a vital one. I am so grateful to you, Robert.
“…faithless servants and aspiring tyrants” are apt descriptions of the evil that threatens us all, and evil it is. Make no mistake, the money and ideology has been percolating for decades, in an attempt to destroy what they give lip service to loving. Reagan comes to mind; Michael Deaver had him wrapped in a flag and spouting Bull Schitt as he and cronies imported Rupert Murdoch to take the country from Walter (the most trusted man in America) to Rupert (the Goebbels of propaganda). And it all happened under the noses of leftovers from Nixon, Reagan Democrats and democrats who were trying to play by the bipartisan rules. It will take decades for “warriors” for “truth, justice and the American way” to defeat the “faithless servants and aspiring tyrants.”
I didn't know ivermectin was still a "thing"? I've had 3 covid shots, 2 boosters and a flu shot but my younger sister (71 years) tells me ivermectin really works - but only the kind for humans, not horses. Well folks this is the logic you get when you have a sibling who lives in Marjorie Taylor Green's district in NW Georgia. She has been fortunate to dodge covid to date but I don't like her chances should she contract it. Exhausted.
It’s obvious that sitting Republican member of Congress did not learn anything from the mid term elections. It’s sad and ironic that members like Jim Jordan and Kevin McCarthy both of whom refused subpoena’s and were active participants in the J6th attempt to overthrow the government are both issuing a baloney shadow report and initiating revenge investigations not based on any real evidence but purely vengeance based. They are perpetuating the dysfunctional reality of the Republican Party and confirming their lack of a backbone to once and for all walk away from Trump. Voters in the midterms and now have sent a message that they have “ had enough”. A message that once again is being ignored.
I remember back in the days when I was a new parent. I was also a new Democrat, wedded to the belief of equality and every individual's divinely inspired inner compass. My two and half year old son was exhibiting some unpleasant and willful behaviors. Luckily for me, I had a friend who was a teacher of special needs preschoolers. She said to me, "If you don't stop those behaviors now, you won't be able to stop them later." I took a brief course in parenting and learned about non-violent discipline such as time out and consequences including chores and helping others. To my delight it worked. Proud to say that son is a pleasant, compassionate adult.
The metaphor is, those Republicans and mean-spirited insurrectionists are children who throw temper tantrums and find delight in harming others. Yes, by all means they need to have consequence; be given community service and time outs...including dismissal from their roles in Congress and for some contemplative time in prison.
I love your discussion about the "chaos monkey," but I'd posit that it describes Trump even more than Musk. Congress should be rebuilding the guardrails that Trump obliterated by viewing their executive oversight role in that light. I fear, though, that Democrats and Republicans use different definitions of "oversight;" Ds interpret it as, "to oversee," while Rs interpret it as, "to overlook."
We’re so happy that you could join us on Saturday’s Holiday Zoom! We all realize how much work we have yet to do and while the odds keep getting higher, so does the number of folks who are becoming engaged, especially the youth vote. One thing we all can do is encourage our friends and relatives not to quit. On Sunday I talked to a relative and she said she’s not watching the news anymore nor reading the paper. She just “can’t take it” anymore. She’s a true blue voter, but burnt out. So let’s be sure we wrap these folks in our proverbial embrace and help them continue in these efforts.
Small note on the Musk poll. It was for followers of Musk only . If it was for all Twitter users the results would have likely been even more against him. I don’t follow Musk and so wasn’t included.
I find it stunning that DeSantis has not been sued in a wrongful death class-action lawsuit brought against him by loved ones of Floridians who died of COVID because of his disinformation. I mean, he actually waged a disinformation campaign and got ppl killed. And now I find it even more stunning (or stupid) that he intends to wage war against Big Pharma, very large contributors to campaigns. For one thing, he stopped keeping stats - so how does he intend to prove anything? Good luck with that, you white-booted weasel!
We all should applaud and value Mr. Hubbell's continuing valiant efforts to assure his fellow progressives that there is NOT a dark cloud behind every apparent silver lining. We are fresh from the paroxysms of despair about the midterms subscribed to by most Democrats, only to see most of our candidates survive--and most of the worst MAGA GOP candidates go down to well-deserved defeat.
And now the drumbeat about the impending disaster we face in '24 has already begun. Just wait to see the effects of the demolition of Trump as a viable--make that conceivable--candidate for national office AND the ongoing spectacle of the Republican fight over the House speakership on voters in all but the reddest states. Our opponents will continue to chose despicable proponents of wildly unpopular ideas as their spokespersons. Good luck with that.
The only near-term discordant note I hear is the rumblings about Sen. Manchin's putative move to become an Independent. To what effect? In a 51-49 Senate he would be choosing to lose his current significant leverage to become a GOP backbencher in the minority. I believe Chuck Schumer will prove adroit enough to keep Joe Manchin in the Democratic caucus--whatever label he wishes to use. Indeed, an "Independent" Sen. Manchin may have a far better chance of reelection in '24 than one called a Democrat.
I am quite surprised and disappointed to read that there are folks here who have fallen victim to the ivermectin hoax. I thought I was among only level-headed, thinking readers. Anti-science propaganda is indeed far-reaching and continues to harm our neighbors..
Reader Kathleen M. relayed Simon Rosenberg's encouragement for us to become “information warriors.” See Simon Rosenberg's New Democrat Network:
https://www.ndn.org/about/staff/simon-rosenberg
Kathleen also points out that, as we look forward to 2023, we need to be getting ready for 2024!
What a delicious phrase, “a skulk of cowards”.
I have been an information warrior for the greater part of my life. Curating the news for friends and family is now my main occupation. You have shown me that this is not only a necessary work, but also a vital one. I am so grateful to you, Robert.
In the🎄spirit of battling disinformation, thanks to Jess Craven for turning me on to checkmyads.org.
You can help in the battle against disinformation and hate speech. They make it easy !
https://checkmyads.org/fox/
“…faithless servants and aspiring tyrants” are apt descriptions of the evil that threatens us all, and evil it is. Make no mistake, the money and ideology has been percolating for decades, in an attempt to destroy what they give lip service to loving. Reagan comes to mind; Michael Deaver had him wrapped in a flag and spouting Bull Schitt as he and cronies imported Rupert Murdoch to take the country from Walter (the most trusted man in America) to Rupert (the Goebbels of propaganda). And it all happened under the noses of leftovers from Nixon, Reagan Democrats and democrats who were trying to play by the bipartisan rules. It will take decades for “warriors” for “truth, justice and the American way” to defeat the “faithless servants and aspiring tyrants.”
I didn't know ivermectin was still a "thing"? I've had 3 covid shots, 2 boosters and a flu shot but my younger sister (71 years) tells me ivermectin really works - but only the kind for humans, not horses. Well folks this is the logic you get when you have a sibling who lives in Marjorie Taylor Green's district in NW Georgia. She has been fortunate to dodge covid to date but I don't like her chances should she contract it. Exhausted.
It’s obvious that sitting Republican member of Congress did not learn anything from the mid term elections. It’s sad and ironic that members like Jim Jordan and Kevin McCarthy both of whom refused subpoena’s and were active participants in the J6th attempt to overthrow the government are both issuing a baloney shadow report and initiating revenge investigations not based on any real evidence but purely vengeance based. They are perpetuating the dysfunctional reality of the Republican Party and confirming their lack of a backbone to once and for all walk away from Trump. Voters in the midterms and now have sent a message that they have “ had enough”. A message that once again is being ignored.
I remember back in the days when I was a new parent. I was also a new Democrat, wedded to the belief of equality and every individual's divinely inspired inner compass. My two and half year old son was exhibiting some unpleasant and willful behaviors. Luckily for me, I had a friend who was a teacher of special needs preschoolers. She said to me, "If you don't stop those behaviors now, you won't be able to stop them later." I took a brief course in parenting and learned about non-violent discipline such as time out and consequences including chores and helping others. To my delight it worked. Proud to say that son is a pleasant, compassionate adult.
The metaphor is, those Republicans and mean-spirited insurrectionists are children who throw temper tantrums and find delight in harming others. Yes, by all means they need to have consequence; be given community service and time outs...including dismissal from their roles in Congress and for some contemplative time in prison.
I love your discussion about the "chaos monkey," but I'd posit that it describes Trump even more than Musk. Congress should be rebuilding the guardrails that Trump obliterated by viewing their executive oversight role in that light. I fear, though, that Democrats and Republicans use different definitions of "oversight;" Ds interpret it as, "to oversee," while Rs interpret it as, "to overlook."
Donald Trump continues his march to the dustbin of history.
I don’t get the argument for ivermectin that “COVID vaccines are a plot by Big Pharma”. Isn’t ivermectin also a product of big pharma?
We’re so happy that you could join us on Saturday’s Holiday Zoom! We all realize how much work we have yet to do and while the odds keep getting higher, so does the number of folks who are becoming engaged, especially the youth vote. One thing we all can do is encourage our friends and relatives not to quit. On Sunday I talked to a relative and she said she’s not watching the news anymore nor reading the paper. She just “can’t take it” anymore. She’s a true blue voter, but burnt out. So let’s be sure we wrap these folks in our proverbial embrace and help them continue in these efforts.
Small note on the Musk poll. It was for followers of Musk only . If it was for all Twitter users the results would have likely been even more against him. I don’t follow Musk and so wasn’t included.
"It's always something."
I find it stunning that DeSantis has not been sued in a wrongful death class-action lawsuit brought against him by loved ones of Floridians who died of COVID because of his disinformation. I mean, he actually waged a disinformation campaign and got ppl killed. And now I find it even more stunning (or stupid) that he intends to wage war against Big Pharma, very large contributors to campaigns. For one thing, he stopped keeping stats - so how does he intend to prove anything? Good luck with that, you white-booted weasel!