MAGA Mike just lost his bet that he could steamroll Senate Democrats into gooing along to get along on the CR by sending his members home today, leaving the Senate with the choice of voting for the HOuse bill with no changes, or shutting down the government at midnight on Friday.
I can't believe I'm cheering a government shutdown but if that is what it takes to even partially rein in Krasnov and phony Stark, then so be it! Finally.
Yes, I am totally with you and am also totally surprised that Dems are finally treating Rs like the jackals that they are.I was so afraid that some Dems would cave.Now We The People need to keep up the pressure.
I'd love to claim credit, but alas I have borrowed it from some more creative commenter from a different Substack column--but it really is a perfect appellation for Musk.
I suggest a second look, things will accelerate with a government shut down, you can bank on that !
Its long past time the democrats did something but thanking them is out of the question !
If anything they should be thanking us for putting up with this republican bullshit.
Dems have a job to do I suggest they get in gear for the long haul because if there is a shutdown on Friday its gonna get even uglier as this will NOT be a solution to the problem.
I hope Schumer does not lose his nerve. All I got when I called my senators was answering devices. I'm curious how many calls they were getting and if they can discern which might be russian bots threatening them. Let the dems stick to their plan!
Democratic Rep Bill Keating defended the only transgender person in Congress at a hearing yesterday. It’s great that Democrats are drawing attention to the disgusting orders donthecon is signing. Trompe is unfit and unwell in addition to being a liar and a conman. 🤡🎃💩
I'm tired but relieved. I'm calling every day. Just fucking shut it down. I hate that slimy bastard Mike Johnson. Shut. It. All. Down. Watching Trump try to push Teslas on the white house lawn tells me we are succeeding.
Democrats have to keep reminding people that it was the Republican House that presented an unacceptable CR because they couldn't get an actual budget together.
Since we seem to be a nation of rote learners, the Dems have to all have the same short mantra just like the wingers do. Hear and see the same thing everywhere.
Everything Trump Touches Dies is a true thing. But there has been little mention of what happens before they die. Look at the confusion and suffering Lindsey Graham has gone through. Check out poor Marco Rubio. How many others have compromised themselves so completely?
I loved that recent photo of Marco in the Oval Office in frozen disbelief and terror. Isn’t that exactly how many of us feel? I think we need to watch what Trump does and hear what he says but not let him touch us.
If Chuck (and we have a spelling error for his last name) could, he would have said, "My caucus except for John Fetterman, who has turned into a total jerkoff."
You’re always the best taking stock TC. But, can we please have get it cast in concrete? Grateful for your dedication to digging in and doing analysis.
I no longer trust these things, or many of these people. I am tired of being shocked to discover some representative I thought was strong, good and sane has turned to the dark side or become befuddled about the obvious. I urge everyone to continue to push their Senators (and everyone's Senators if you do it on social media where you can do that) to stick to their word and refuse to bend to R pressure or entertain second guessing. Push them, thank them, praise them and promise to stick by them to the degree they stick by us. Jessica Craven's list of potential wafflers is one place to start, and expand from there as you can: Slotkin, Gary Peters (both MI), Jacky Rosen (NV), Shaheen (NH), Hassan (NH), Ossoff (GA... and he was a special election winner too), Hickenlooper (CO), M. Bennett (CO), Mark Kelly (AZ), Gallego (AZ), Peter Welch (Vermont), and Warner and Kaine (VA... to their shame)... TPM might have a slightly different list which I was working my way down, but I'm switching to her up to date list. Support the heck out of their voting No until they'd be ashamed to back down. A done deed is done when it's done.
I hope there’s some steel in those spines. Don’t cave and put the onus directly on the Republicans for a government shutdown. Screw them and Dear Leader(s) shall be the message….
I can't believe I'm cheering a government shutdown but if that is what it takes to even partially rein in Krasnov and phony Stark, then so be it! Finally.
Yes, I am totally with you and am also totally surprised that Dems are finally treating Rs like the jackals that they are.I was so afraid that some Dems would cave.Now We The People need to keep up the pressure.
ME, too, T L!!
Likewise.
Concur.
“Phony Stark”! I saw what you did there. 👍🏻
I'd love to claim credit, but alas I have borrowed it from some more creative commenter from a different Substack column--but it really is a perfect appellation for Musk.
We need to call our Dem/Ind senators and thank them!
You need to reinforce them - there's a lot of wobble can happen over 48 hours.
So true. Whether it’s fear, influence, bribes or whatever, it’s not set in stone until the vote.
Thank them ?!?!
You’ve got to be kidding ?
Did you READ the entire post ?
I suggest a second look, things will accelerate with a government shut down, you can bank on that !
Its long past time the democrats did something but thanking them is out of the question !
If anything they should be thanking us for putting up with this republican bullshit.
Dems have a job to do I suggest they get in gear for the long haul because if there is a shutdown on Friday its gonna get even uglier as this will NOT be a solution to the problem.
I called them this morning and for warded AOC's plea to all my friends. Looks like it worked.
Thankyous to follow! Keep up the pressure.
I hope Schumer does not lose his nerve. All I got when I called my senators was answering devices. I'm curious how many calls they were getting and if they can discern which might be russian bots threatening them. Let the dems stick to their plan!
Democratic Rep Bill Keating defended the only transgender person in Congress at a hearing yesterday. It’s great that Democrats are drawing attention to the disgusting orders donthecon is signing. Trompe is unfit and unwell in addition to being a liar and a conman. 🤡🎃💩
https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcna195936&sa=U&sqi=2&ved=2ahUKEwjJrY_N3IWMAxW5F1kFHb32B18QFnoECBsQAQ&usg=AOvVaw2wSvbk9tVy0O4htUcD-Z_-
Disgusting.
Spines needed and surprise, grew. Need to keep on growing.
I'm tired but relieved. I'm calling every day. Just fucking shut it down. I hate that slimy bastard Mike Johnson. Shut. It. All. Down. Watching Trump try to push Teslas on the white house lawn tells me we are succeeding.
We need solidarity among the D’s. May there be no Quisilings. Thanks, Tom, really appreciate your inquisitiveness and persistence.
I will wait and see; 2 days.
Yes indeed.
How many Tesla's will Musk sell in a shutdown?
Hardly any too much aluminum & steel.
Democrats have to keep reminding people that it was the Republican House that presented an unacceptable CR because they couldn't get an actual budget together.
Since we seem to be a nation of rote learners, the Dems have to all have the same short mantra just like the wingers do. Hear and see the same thing everywhere.
Everything Trump Touches Dies is a true thing. But there has been little mention of what happens before they die. Look at the confusion and suffering Lindsey Graham has gone through. Check out poor Marco Rubio. How many others have compromised themselves so completely?
I loved that recent photo of Marco in the Oval Office in frozen disbelief and terror. Isn’t that exactly how many of us feel? I think we need to watch what Trump does and hear what he says but not let him touch us.
If Chuck (and we have a spelling error for his last name) could, he would have said, "My caucus except for John Fetterman, who has turned into a total jerkoff."
Well damn! Schumer either grew or borrowed some balls. Well done.
Borrowed, I expect.
As long as he gets to keep them until Saturday.
Oh gosh, I love you two!
You’re always the best taking stock TC. But, can we please have get it cast in concrete? Grateful for your dedication to digging in and doing analysis.
It won't be cast in concrete, and 48 hours is a long time for some of them to lose their nerve.
I no longer trust these things, or many of these people. I am tired of being shocked to discover some representative I thought was strong, good and sane has turned to the dark side or become befuddled about the obvious. I urge everyone to continue to push their Senators (and everyone's Senators if you do it on social media where you can do that) to stick to their word and refuse to bend to R pressure or entertain second guessing. Push them, thank them, praise them and promise to stick by them to the degree they stick by us. Jessica Craven's list of potential wafflers is one place to start, and expand from there as you can: Slotkin, Gary Peters (both MI), Jacky Rosen (NV), Shaheen (NH), Hassan (NH), Ossoff (GA... and he was a special election winner too), Hickenlooper (CO), M. Bennett (CO), Mark Kelly (AZ), Gallego (AZ), Peter Welch (Vermont), and Warner and Kaine (VA... to their shame)... TPM might have a slightly different list which I was working my way down, but I'm switching to her up to date list. Support the heck out of their voting No until they'd be ashamed to back down. A done deed is done when it's done.
I hope there’s some steel in those spines. Don’t cave and put the onus directly on the Republicans for a government shutdown. Screw them and Dear Leader(s) shall be the message….