I hope against hope that Dems have the courage of their convictions and will vote "no!" Since it is probable that Trump and his cabal will defy courts, mass organizing and protests may be required for all of us. I already belong to Indivisible, and have been jamming congressional switchboards with calls. However, I am 85 years old, with physical limitations, so am unable to be out in the streets. I would if I could--and urge all sentient able-bodied people to show up!
A bit younger at seventy eight, But I also have many physical limitations. I would love to join a March.Not only can't I march, but there is no such thing where I live in Florida.This is trump land. This town is so red, it is like it is bleeding.
78 here also living in remote WA state and currently unable to travel. Signing postcards to go to Wisconsin for the court battle that's going on. Signing online petitions DAILY. Feels like I'm doing what can. Oh and trying not to be angry all the time..
I have a friend in Florida who also cannot March. But she did find an indivisible group. If you can join indivisible I think it will help you in many ways. I get an emotional support from listening and doing what I can. Currently calling elected officials and writing post cards.
Boy do I understand that. We moved from the blood red first district (FL) to a blood red district in Texas. We are elderly and rely on our daughters for help getting medical stuff done or otherwise would consider leaving the country!
Kate, who are you calling? I want in on it. It’s a shame we elders have to be the ones trying to save this country. But we are the only ones that remember what we were like before the fifties, sixties and seventies. We had come so far to have these troglodytes wipe it away!
I too hope very much that the democrats do have the courage of their convictions they have to. If they want to have the respect of other democrats , they will have to do this.
The 10 House Democrats who sided with the R's in censuring Al Green need to be put on notice that they had better not repeat that for these budget votes - they all need to have their phones buried with calls, and to be primaried into oblivion.
Democrats NEED to Vote NO on the Budget Bill, period end of sentence!! THEY NEED TO GET A SPINE‼️ Allowing Trump to have a 30 day reprieve, ONLY ALLOWS TRUMP TO CONTINUE HIS DESTRUCTION OF THE GOVERNMENT‼️
DEMOCRATS NEED TO SHUT THE GOVERNMENT DOWN NOW‼️GET A SPINE‼️
Shutting down the government won't stop the raping and pillaging of the federal government. I agree it is the only thing the Dems can do, but don't kid yourself - it won't stop the destruction.
SHUT. IT. DOWN. Sick of bailing them out, and I sure as fuck don’t want any more of my money going to the party of liars, cheats, grifters, billionaires, and fake christians.
That said, there’s a lot of Dem bashing going on right now and I think we all need to remember that they have very limited tools at their disposal at the moment. It is white people and Republicans who got us here. Period. I’m equally sick of hearing that Dems don’t have a spine - that’s bullshit. Sure, some of them aren’t going to always do what you want them to do. But if you want real change/more action, start talking in your communities and to your friends and families. It is WE THE PEOPLE and we need to stop expecting to fuck shit up and then blame our elected MoC when they don’t fix it as quickly as we think they should. You don’t throw out the whole bushel because of one bad apple. Joe Biden created the strongest economy and country we’ve had in decades and my fellow “dems” shit all over him. Stop it. Place the blame where it belongs: on republicans who let this happen. Well, now they need to own it, and we need to stop whining and start working. And to Kate, my sister senior out there doing the work with us: Your Rock!! 💛
I'd be wary. There may be 10 Democrats who go along. They aren't afraid of their own party. Didn't 10 of them vote to censure Al Green? Their constituents need to bombard them.
It seems to me that Republicans have shut down the gov't - anyone remember Newt Gingrich!! I wouldn't give these grifters a months grace or a minute. SHUT IT DOWN. Don't be pushed into a corner with threats OR be tempted by empty promises - let's see Elon get out of that mess. If he shuts down an entire department there will be consequences and legally it needs to be checked out by Dems. We are past frustration - it is time to MOVE in Congress
This is probably a good strategy, but I can see it blowing up in Democrats faces because the GOP will blame Democrats for crashing the country. It's not true, of course, but that will be the spin. There are still too many people slavering to support Trump that they refuse to believe the Republican budget is a poison pill.
I say go for it. Let the GOP wallow in the swamp they’ve created. But the proof will be in the pudding as to whether the failing democrats stick to their oaths. And as far as the GOP blaming the Dems? Their record proves they do that regardless. SHUT IT DOWN!!!
I'm not arguing against it. By no means. Just saying we should be aware that it could backfire and get ahead of it - broadcast all over, any way we can, that it's the republican's fault, and keep hammering that.
Democrats are going to have to drastically step up the messaging. They can not cave in on this one, but they have to resist the propaganda from the right that’s gonna try to blame them for the government shutting down because the Republicans couldn’t put it together and the Democrats have to be louder in every Media outlet to make sure that everybody knows why they are willing to give huge tax breaks to the rich and that’s the reason that they can’t get the budget in line
I expect the Democrats to fold because god forbid they should make people think badly of them. Screw them all. I left the Democratic Party in 2008 after Pelosi refused to hold impeachment hearings for the Boy Idiot. I sent $$ to Fetterman but I'll never make that mistake again. I'm finished. My limited retirement money is going to increased weed usage.
I HOPE they will stick firmly to this. I don’t have much confidence in the Dems, though. I called my Rep yesterday and said NO NO NO working with Repugnicans on a budget!!! Any “assurances” the GOP makes are worth less than nothing, and the Dems should know that by now!
I hope against hope that Dems have the courage of their convictions and will vote "no!" Since it is probable that Trump and his cabal will defy courts, mass organizing and protests may be required for all of us. I already belong to Indivisible, and have been jamming congressional switchboards with calls. However, I am 85 years old, with physical limitations, so am unable to be out in the streets. I would if I could--and urge all sentient able-bodied people to show up!
Thank you, Kate, for all you are doing. I salute you! 💙
You are an amazing inspiration for everyone! Thank you for what you do!
Thank you Kate for speaking out. I am.
A bit younger at seventy eight, But I also have many physical limitations. I would love to join a March.Not only can't I march, but there is no such thing where I live in Florida.This is trump land. This town is so red, it is like it is bleeding.
78 here also living in remote WA state and currently unable to travel. Signing postcards to go to Wisconsin for the court battle that's going on. Signing online petitions DAILY. Feels like I'm doing what can. Oh and trying not to be angry all the time..
I have a friend in Florida who also cannot March. But she did find an indivisible group. If you can join indivisible I think it will help you in many ways. I get an emotional support from listening and doing what I can. Currently calling elected officials and writing post cards.
Boy do I understand that. We moved from the blood red first district (FL) to a blood red district in Texas. We are elderly and rely on our daughters for help getting medical stuff done or otherwise would consider leaving the country!
Thank you Kate. You are rocking it!
Kate, who are you calling? I want in on it. It’s a shame we elders have to be the ones trying to save this country. But we are the only ones that remember what we were like before the fifties, sixties and seventies. We had come so far to have these troglodytes wipe it away!
Won't believe it until i see it. Dems, as a whole, have been so disappointing of late. Let's see if they can unite and find a backbone on this one.
Sad, but alas, true.
I agree
I too hope very much that the democrats do have the courage of their convictions they have to. If they want to have the respect of other democrats , they will have to do this.
That huge disappointment had me in tears. What is wrong with these people?
The 10 House Democrats who sided with the R's in censuring Al Green need to be put on notice that they had better not repeat that for these budget votes - they all need to have their phones buried with calls, and to be primaried into oblivion.
Also those who supported djt’s appointments ( hegeseth,noem,moody,kennedy etc)
I agree they are shameful democrats 😡😡😡😡
Agreed 👍
Exactly
Absolutely!
Democrats NEED to Vote NO on the Budget Bill, period end of sentence!! THEY NEED TO GET A SPINE‼️ Allowing Trump to have a 30 day reprieve, ONLY ALLOWS TRUMP TO CONTINUE HIS DESTRUCTION OF THE GOVERNMENT‼️
DEMOCRATS NEED TO SHUT THE GOVERNMENT DOWN NOW‼️GET A SPINE‼️
Shutting down the government won't stop the raping and pillaging of the federal government. I agree it is the only thing the Dems can do, but don't kid yourself - it won't stop the destruction.
SHUT. IT. DOWN. Sick of bailing them out, and I sure as fuck don’t want any more of my money going to the party of liars, cheats, grifters, billionaires, and fake christians.
That said, there’s a lot of Dem bashing going on right now and I think we all need to remember that they have very limited tools at their disposal at the moment. It is white people and Republicans who got us here. Period. I’m equally sick of hearing that Dems don’t have a spine - that’s bullshit. Sure, some of them aren’t going to always do what you want them to do. But if you want real change/more action, start talking in your communities and to your friends and families. It is WE THE PEOPLE and we need to stop expecting to fuck shit up and then blame our elected MoC when they don’t fix it as quickly as we think they should. You don’t throw out the whole bushel because of one bad apple. Joe Biden created the strongest economy and country we’ve had in decades and my fellow “dems” shit all over him. Stop it. Place the blame where it belongs: on republicans who let this happen. Well, now they need to own it, and we need to stop whining and start working. And to Kate, my sister senior out there doing the work with us: Your Rock!! 💛
Yeah, because the Trump agenda is such a disaster that Republicans can’t even endorse it
Let's hope that no incipient Krysten Sinemas or Joe Manchins are hiding in the closet.
I think they live in Pennsylvania now.
🤞🤞🤞
I agree with making Republicans take responsibility for their actions
I'd be wary. There may be 10 Democrats who go along. They aren't afraid of their own party. Didn't 10 of them vote to censure Al Green? Their constituents need to bombard them.
It seems to me that Republicans have shut down the gov't - anyone remember Newt Gingrich!! I wouldn't give these grifters a months grace or a minute. SHUT IT DOWN. Don't be pushed into a corner with threats OR be tempted by empty promises - let's see Elon get out of that mess. If he shuts down an entire department there will be consequences and legally it needs to be checked out by Dems. We are past frustration - it is time to MOVE in Congress
Good. Let’s hope they stick to their guns
This is probably a good strategy, but I can see it blowing up in Democrats faces because the GOP will blame Democrats for crashing the country. It's not true, of course, but that will be the spin. There are still too many people slavering to support Trump that they refuse to believe the Republican budget is a poison pill.
I say go for it. Let the GOP wallow in the swamp they’ve created. But the proof will be in the pudding as to whether the failing democrats stick to their oaths. And as far as the GOP blaming the Dems? Their record proves they do that regardless. SHUT IT DOWN!!!
I'm not arguing against it. By no means. Just saying we should be aware that it could backfire and get ahead of it - broadcast all over, any way we can, that it's the republican's fault, and keep hammering that.
ABOUT TIME DEMOCRATS STAND UP!!
Democrats are going to have to drastically step up the messaging. They can not cave in on this one, but they have to resist the propaganda from the right that’s gonna try to blame them for the government shutting down because the Republicans couldn’t put it together and the Democrats have to be louder in every Media outlet to make sure that everybody knows why they are willing to give huge tax breaks to the rich and that’s the reason that they can’t get the budget in line
I expect the Democrats to fold because god forbid they should make people think badly of them. Screw them all. I left the Democratic Party in 2008 after Pelosi refused to hold impeachment hearings for the Boy Idiot. I sent $$ to Fetterman but I'll never make that mistake again. I'm finished. My limited retirement money is going to increased weed usage.
Save some for me!
I HOPE they will stick firmly to this. I don’t have much confidence in the Dems, though. I called my Rep yesterday and said NO NO NO working with Repugnicans on a budget!!! Any “assurances” the GOP makes are worth less than nothing, and the Dems should know that by now!