Watched Jon Stewart choke up while castigating Congress on behalf of 9/11 responders who are dying from cancers they got at 9/11. Â His outrage was like a light beam in the current darkness that is Congress. Â
Speeches like his help me through the current political depravity that has gotten me so sad and angry right now--Trump and minions more emboldened than ever and Congress more passive than ever. I want to be inspired by those who have spoken up. Got any to share?
I cried when I watched Jon Stewart speak. Â Then I raged when I saw Turtleman's snarky reply. Â Did anyone else grab the underlying meaning? Â I'm sure you did. Â "oh I forgot about that" Â What do we say ad nausem every 9/11 - don't forget, never forget. Â Well mitch and the moron have not only forgotten they demean the day and the people who died by their glorifying the Saudi's. Â
The good news about this speech is that it caused the House to pass the bill (9/11 Victim's Fund Bill) and then when it got passed to the Senate Mitch McConnell was shamed into picking it up. Â It is in Senate Committee and has yet to be voted on. Â I'm sure McConnell will try to pass on it. Â But he will watch the momentum and see if he can get away with not passing it. Â Â
Here's another clip that fits how I feel and I think many people feel right now.  It's AOC (Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez) expressing her opposition to  Nancy Pelosi's decision not to impeach. She uses the word "animus" towards Pelosi which is strong language of spirited anger. Â
I predict that AOC's way of thinking is the future direction that progressives will be going after the middle-of-the-roaders resign or are voted out of office. Â We will look back on this year with regret if the Democrat controlled House fails to act. Â And a new wave of young progressives will act from their hearts, not from their heads.Â
What AOC says here is what I told my Congressman, Joe Kennedy, a few weeks ago -- that the decision to impeach should not be a political one. It should not be based on concern about the upcoming election. Â The House should impeach because the president is guilty of multiple crimes. Â The House should impeach because that is their job - to act as a check and balance on the executive branch. Â I want my leaders to do the right thing not the politically expedient thing.Â
Here's the interview: Â https://www.mediaite.com/tv/ocasio-cortez-tells-abcs-jon-karl-theres-a-very-real-animus-for-speaker-pelosi-among-progressives/?utm_source=mostpopular
I've gotten push back for my position by other progressives. Â I do not care. My moral compass is coming from within.
I love Ted Lieu. I wish every Democratic congressperson we have was willing to speak the truth directly to Twitler like he is.
I think they will start the impechment process sometime the next two months. Â I know a lot of people are upset that it hasn't happened now but my gut feeling is trust Nancy, I think she has a plan that will make the Trump look guilty as hell. Â Don't forget there are other investigations going on and one is into finances. Â That and the child porno stuff with Nader are what I think will thke the Mob, oh ah, administratin down. It's hard to be patient but it will happen and I think moron will be forced out.
Jeff Tiedrich on Twitter is hilarious. He uses raw, graphic language, lots of cursing, but he nails Twitler, daily.
He says, "Don't blame me; I voted for the e-mail lady."Â lol