Progressive Discussion - Wednesday 2/8

"Nevertheless she persisted."

This should be the rallying cry of all women. That's right, Senator McConnell, she persisted as do women all across this country every single day.

#LetLizSpeak

I hope "red carding" EW comes back to bite Old Mitch right in his sorry behind...He is such a wuss! He's another that makes me cringe to just look at him, never mind when he speaks! I think he's going to find EW is not that that easy to silence & her message reaches far beyond DC.

The bench has a nice supply of glue in a decorative container beside the table holding Coffee, tea, water & the treat of your choice.....;-);-);-)

Think HEALTHY...

All McConnell did was just make millions of people even angrier. The hypocrisy is getting so thick you can hardly move through it, and sooner or later it's going to lead to their downfall. Instead of following the floppy haired piper over the cliff, they would be wise to wake up and realize that while things may appear to be going their way for awhile it is not going to last forever.

"If, by confirming the remarkably unqualified Betsy DeVos today, and “silencing” the eloquent Elizabeth Warren tonight, Senate Republicans believe they are putting out the fires of resistance, they have a surprise coming. They are doing the exact opposite. They are fanning the flames. The resistance to Trump and heavy-handed Republican rule is igniting across America. I am surer than ever that we will get our democracy back." -- Robert Reich

Linda, I'm liberally applying the glue. Think I'll sprinkle a little glitter over me while I'm at it to brighten up the corner.

I honestly think he does have conversations in his head muttering to himself. He makes up these conversations & then passes them off as truth & fact. Plus, whoever his speechwriter is does a terrible job. I think highschool kids could write better speeches. It's just embarrassing to watch. And more embarrassing when he goes off Telepromter. As for Bannon, I just can't believe someone somewhere can't find enough on him to get him out of the Oval Office. I think if SNL & others keep pushing the "truth" that Bannon is really the one running the show, it will get under Tweety skin. I saw a picture of Rosie ODonnall depicting Bannon for SNL ...it was so spot on that I hope someone takes that seriously & goes forward with that idea. She looked so like Bannon. Boy, that would drive Tweety over the edge...LOL

Since Pence was in charge of the Transition Team in picking Cabinet & other appointments, I just wonder that once all when the posts are filled with who Pence wants, the tide will turn & there will be a concerted effort to replace Tweety with Pence.. I cannot believe the GOP leadership believes Tweery is competent to be President.

Rosie does come across pretty strong sometimes, but underneath, I think she is spot on in many issues & playing Bannon would be so over the top it will drive Tweerty nuts...LOL

Someone mentioned the leaks coming from the White House are a cry for help to let everyone know how chaotic it is. I think Preibus & Spicer will be gone soon. Bannon wants it all to himself.

Where's Melania in all this. So, strange there hasn't been much said. Where's the Bullying Campaign she promised to be her issue as First Lady.?

Most of the rep/con senators only care about their future. If they cared about The People they wouldn't be rep/cons. I also believe, with all my heart, that most of the people that voted for the mental case in chief, did so to keep Hillary out of the WH. Their job is done. Mission accomplished. I don't think they pay too much attention to what's going on in the WH now. That lunatic in the WH let us know from the beginning he was unbalanced and yet he wasn't Hillary so Hillary haters chose him. Hate won! Yay! They chose insanity over sanity. They didn't vote for him they voted against her.

I don't think they're even paying attention to what's going on in the WH. They're just sitting around waiting to see construction begin on the wall and for the maniac to create jobs for every single person.
I'm wondering about all the people with government jobs that will now join the ranks of the unemployed because the loonie is busy destroying government jobs. Oh, I'm sorry. Did I say jobs? I meant to say destroying Democracy and replacing it with fascism.

Pat, I love your new avatar.  It's so true.  I keep on saying I'm okay too but I know it's a lie.

((((PBNJ))))

"6. Don't just resist. Persist!"

Pat/PBNJ, I think that's an especially important point. We have to persist with pointing out what is wrong, what is a lie, etc., and not just get tired and give up. Even pointing out those things here in this forum is very important. A lot of people from all persuasions read this thread. Some read daily and some read once in awhile. Some probably agree with us but aren't necessarily into posting themselves, some probably don't agree with us, and some may not be sure where they stand from issue to issue. So aside from giving those of us who post regularly a place to vent our frustration and anger, it also helps in a small way to get our message out there. It's a very small way of resistance, but still it's one form. Afterall, a small amount of flowing water can eventually carve out a Grand Canyon.

So I say let's keep posting here, on FB, and anywhere else there is an opportunity. Keep contacting our senators and representatives, even though in my case I know they will not agree with me. Still I'm not going to let that keep me from speaking up.