On the latest episode democracyish LIVE Danielle and Wajahat Ali state that authoritarianism isn't coming--it's here. So, now what will Americans do next?
So tired of the "Democrats aren't doing anything" and "Dems in disarray" refrain. Here are a few off the top of my head who have spoken out forcefully on various topics to wide platforms or in committee hearings in the past 36 hours:
Senator Padilla
Governor Newsom
Governor Pritzker
Governor Walz
Governor Hochul
Senator Warren
Rep. AOC
Rep. Vindman
Rep. McIver
Please write about these instances, spread them far and wide, and write more about how we can regain the youth vote.
Please don't forget he rest of The Squad and Bernie, along with Colorado Reps Jason Crow and Brittany Pettersen. Not everybody on the good guy list makes headlines.
They never act. The time would have been Trump's first term. When he became a domestic terrorist. When he repeatedly broke his oath of office. The oath is meaningless. The Democrats sre a joke when the vhips are down. We've built a society for peaceful protest. The autocrats look at peaceful protest and laugh. Strong men only respect strong man tactics. But we've taken the power away from the people and the autocrats have seized the rest. Congrats on not doing anything the right way when we had the chance. Have fun watching our country burn, at djt's hands
Being from Northern Indiana, I am absolutely a Mayor Pete fan, so I was definitely interested in what you had to say about his response to the manhandling of Senator Padilla. At first I was disappointed that you didn't think he's the man for the moment. But as you talked about it, I started to agree with you. Pete is very measured, very diplomatic. He can de-escalate any situation. I'm sure he's capable of righteous anger, but you're right that this isn't really about him since he's white.
Personally, I'm furious. Watching the video of the takedown of Senator Padilla, and the other videos of the kidnappings of other migrants, all the disappearances.....I'm so thoroughly disgusted and getting angrier by the day. No human being deserves to be treated like that. I don't care who you are. I know I was raised a pacifist, and I'm an empath, but I'm at a loss to understand how anyone can hate another person just because of skin color, country of origin, etc. I know that makes me naive, but it's who I am.
I think I was the one accidentally blocked by Waj in the live feed going on right now lol. Right after he apologized for blocking someone I could no longer comment. I don't think I said anything against the rules, at least I hope not. It's this feed: Danielle Moodie is live with THE LEFT HOOK with Wajahat Ali on Substack now: "Breaking News! Minnesota Lawmaker Assassinated on NO KINGS Day! Emergency Session with Danielle Moodie"
Americans in Paris, France will be protesting in solidarity with all of you on the front lines in the US! We'll be at Bastille, arguably the most symbolic place in Europe for overthrowing tyranny.
BRAVO Indivisible for the INCREDIBLE work in organizing the No Kings protests, including through forging collaborations with so many partners worldwide. And BRAVO to the brave leaders mentioned in the comment below. Don't forget Chris Murphy!! And Rep. Maxine Waters in LA.
The biggest disappointment is the near-total lack of response of our past presidents. Imagine what a unified Obama, Clinton, and two Bushes could do? Yes, plenty of past sins, but nothing like what's happening now. And how about also bringing together all living previous Cabinet members, and top generals etc., and major philanthropies... and those companies that are brave enough? How about a MAJOR SHOW OF FORCE -- MORAL FORCE -- from America's past leaders from across political spectrums and social spheres? THAT would do some real good.
This autocratic state hijack is not ‘the fault’ of any political party, it is a signature in the design of all pure capitalist structured politics. Those who are most brutal, amoral and violent will kill all the competition and be lauded as A Great Man until the next more brutal King Kong comes along. To expect status quo politicians who are simply in place to serve their capitalist masters to rebel against them is a lost cause. To run anything this way, let alone an entire country, is so infantile it becomes unbelievable to the point of invisibility to the highly educated. But neo liberal fanatics were always child pirates camouflaged within expensive suits. They will tear societies, all civilisations, down, not by intent, but because they do not know how to do anything else.
While urdu it's up to the people, WHAT ARE YOU IMPLYING DEMOCRATS SHOULD BE DOING OR SHOULD HAVE DONE, considering they don't have the majority in Congress ????
People get mad when you question these Democrat’s “leadership” because they are too lazy to research and think about other options. They even reject their history of “ give me liberty or give me death. “ You’re right, it is up to us to free ourselves from tyranny. These guys aren’t worth three dead flies.
So tired of the "Democrats aren't doing anything" and "Dems in disarray" refrain. Here are a few off the top of my head who have spoken out forcefully on various topics to wide platforms or in committee hearings in the past 36 hours:
Senator Padilla
Governor Newsom
Governor Pritzker
Governor Walz
Governor Hochul
Senator Warren
Rep. AOC
Rep. Vindman
Rep. McIver
Please write about these instances, spread them far and wide, and write more about how we can regain the youth vote.
Please don't forget he rest of The Squad and Bernie, along with Colorado Reps Jason Crow and Brittany Pettersen. Not everybody on the good guy list makes headlines.
They never act. The time would have been Trump's first term. When he became a domestic terrorist. When he repeatedly broke his oath of office. The oath is meaningless. The Democrats sre a joke when the vhips are down. We've built a society for peaceful protest. The autocrats look at peaceful protest and laugh. Strong men only respect strong man tactics. But we've taken the power away from the people and the autocrats have seized the rest. Congrats on not doing anything the right way when we had the chance. Have fun watching our country burn, at djt's hands
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Being from Northern Indiana, I am absolutely a Mayor Pete fan, so I was definitely interested in what you had to say about his response to the manhandling of Senator Padilla. At first I was disappointed that you didn't think he's the man for the moment. But as you talked about it, I started to agree with you. Pete is very measured, very diplomatic. He can de-escalate any situation. I'm sure he's capable of righteous anger, but you're right that this isn't really about him since he's white.
Personally, I'm furious. Watching the video of the takedown of Senator Padilla, and the other videos of the kidnappings of other migrants, all the disappearances.....I'm so thoroughly disgusted and getting angrier by the day. No human being deserves to be treated like that. I don't care who you are. I know I was raised a pacifist, and I'm an empath, but I'm at a loss to understand how anyone can hate another person just because of skin color, country of origin, etc. I know that makes me naive, but it's who I am.
I think I was the one accidentally blocked by Waj in the live feed going on right now lol. Right after he apologized for blocking someone I could no longer comment. I don't think I said anything against the rules, at least I hope not. It's this feed: Danielle Moodie is live with THE LEFT HOOK with Wajahat Ali on Substack now: "Breaking News! Minnesota Lawmaker Assassinated on NO KINGS Day! Emergency Session with Danielle Moodie"
It's time to storm the Bastille....
Americans in Paris, France will be protesting in solidarity with all of you on the front lines in the US! We'll be at Bastille, arguably the most symbolic place in Europe for overthrowing tyranny.
BRAVO Indivisible for the INCREDIBLE work in organizing the No Kings protests, including through forging collaborations with so many partners worldwide. And BRAVO to the brave leaders mentioned in the comment below. Don't forget Chris Murphy!! And Rep. Maxine Waters in LA.
The biggest disappointment is the near-total lack of response of our past presidents. Imagine what a unified Obama, Clinton, and two Bushes could do? Yes, plenty of past sins, but nothing like what's happening now. And how about also bringing together all living previous Cabinet members, and top generals etc., and major philanthropies... and those companies that are brave enough? How about a MAJOR SHOW OF FORCE -- MORAL FORCE -- from America's past leaders from across political spectrums and social spheres? THAT would do some real good.
This autocratic state hijack is not ‘the fault’ of any political party, it is a signature in the design of all pure capitalist structured politics. Those who are most brutal, amoral and violent will kill all the competition and be lauded as A Great Man until the next more brutal King Kong comes along. To expect status quo politicians who are simply in place to serve their capitalist masters to rebel against them is a lost cause. To run anything this way, let alone an entire country, is so infantile it becomes unbelievable to the point of invisibility to the highly educated. But neo liberal fanatics were always child pirates camouflaged within expensive suits. They will tear societies, all civilisations, down, not by intent, but because they do not know how to do anything else.
Their plan was to let it happen. For many of them, it's just a shrug.
While urdu it's up to the people, WHAT ARE YOU IMPLYING DEMOCRATS SHOULD BE DOING OR SHOULD HAVE DONE, considering they don't have the majority in Congress ????
Jeffries’ response to the Padilla incident that you quoted is disqualifying.
People get mad when you question these Democrat’s “leadership” because they are too lazy to research and think about other options. They even reject their history of “ give me liberty or give me death. “ You’re right, it is up to us to free ourselves from tyranny. These guys aren’t worth three dead flies.