Remember, democracy never lasts long. It soon wastes, exhausts, and murders itself. There never was a democracy yet that did not commit suicide. John Adams
This is FRIGHTENINGLY ACCURATE!!!!! And yet the Un-American TRAITORS in the G.O.P. (Government of Putin) CONTINUE to stand behind the INSANE TRAITOR in the White House!
Isn’t a constitutional democratic republic supposed to elect representatives who collectively serve all the people in the best proactive, cooperative, compromising way possible? Maybe we should stop electing untrustworthy people? Weren’t the parties supposed to vet the candidates to eliminate the corrupt and incompetent … instead of giving them a home?
We’ve been complacent for too many decades. Trusted that both parties had honor, scruples, morality, ethics, and love of country.Rolling Back the 20th Century by William Greider, The Nation [magazine]
Republicans are determined to destroy the earth at any cost.
This is stunning. White right-wing radicals in the Pacific Northwest unleashed threats of violence against Democrats for trying to pass climate change legislation, and the Times couldn’t be bothered to publish a stand-alone article about the disturbing drama?
“The official position of the Oregon Republican Party is that it supports a violent confrontation between a right wing terrorism group and state police because they are afraid to vote on a climate bill,” tweeted Hawaii’s Brian Schatz.
How did the Oregon madness unfold? Democrats, who hold a supermajority in the Oregon Senate, had scheduled a vote on the cap-and-trade climate bill last week, but needed at least 20 senators present in order to have a quorum for a vote. When all the Republican senators fled the state, Democrats were not allowed to pass the bill. In response, Democratic Gov. Kate Brown, citing a provision in the state constitution that allows the state to “compel” absent lawmakers to attend legislative sessions, sent out state troopers to bring them back. The legislative session will end June 30, but the governor has said she’s prepared to call a special session in July if the Republicans don’t return this month.
The story took a dangerous and ominous turn when far-right militia groups let it be known that they would be protecting the Republican lawmakers. “We have vowed to provide security, transportation and refuge for those Senators in need,” the Oregon Three Percenters wrote in a Facebook post. “We will stand together with unwavering resolve, doing whatever it takes to keep these Senators safe.” One Oregon militia source told The Daily Beast that their members were “willing to put their own lives in front of these senators’ lives.” The source noted that the militias would defend the Republicans “at any cost.”
Ms Sorensen this is one of the best panels you have done in recent history … Really really well done!!! It hits so close to the truth that it’s scary!!!
My evangelical inlaws tell me, in regard to the resident’s past behavior, that it’s all about forgiveness … which free-thinkers, like me, just don’t seem to understand.
moosemin almost 5 years ago
Remember, democracy never lasts long. It soon wastes, exhausts, and murders itself. There never was a democracy yet that did not commit suicide. John Adams
Zev almost 5 years ago
Dystopia is marching in if the GOP has their way.
Masterskrain Premium Member almost 5 years ago
This is FRIGHTENINGLY ACCURATE!!!!! And yet the Un-American TRAITORS in the G.O.P. (Government of Putin) CONTINUE to stand behind the INSANE TRAITOR in the White House!
MAGA= My America’s Gone Away.
Odon Premium Member almost 5 years ago
Still thinking about the great photo op when the Secret Service tosses 45 to the street.
superposition almost 5 years ago
Isn’t a constitutional democratic republic supposed to elect representatives who collectively serve all the people in the best proactive, cooperative, compromising way possible? Maybe we should stop electing untrustworthy people? Weren’t the parties supposed to vet the candidates to eliminate the corrupt and incompetent … instead of giving them a home?
brit-ed almost 5 years ago
Whoever is still in power when democracy ends is the winner. Simples…
gigagrouch almost 5 years ago
Panel 3 is an actual quote.
The prosecution rests.
Alberta Oil Premium Member almost 5 years ago
Republicans control the media.. They can distort at will and spin the truth to a gullible audience.
Librarylady almost 5 years ago
We’ve been complacent for too many decades. Trusted that both parties had honor, scruples, morality, ethics, and love of country.Rolling Back the 20th Century by William Greider, The Nation [magazine]
Teto85 Premium Member almost 5 years ago
Worthy of one of those Pulitzer thingies. Another great one, Jen. Keep up the great work.
smartgrr almost 5 years ago
Always right on target Jen
Radish the wordsmith almost 5 years ago
“It’s worth it to own the libs,” MAGA’s say about the destruction of democracy.
Radish the wordsmith almost 5 years ago
Republicans are determined to destroy the earth at any cost.
This is stunning. White right-wing radicals in the Pacific Northwest unleashed threats of violence against Democrats for trying to pass climate change legislation, and the Times couldn’t be bothered to publish a stand-alone article about the disturbing drama?
“The official position of the Oregon Republican Party is that it supports a violent confrontation between a right wing terrorism group and state police because they are afraid to vote on a climate bill,” tweeted Hawaii’s Brian Schatz.
How did the Oregon madness unfold? Democrats, who hold a supermajority in the Oregon Senate, had scheduled a vote on the cap-and-trade climate bill last week, but needed at least 20 senators present in order to have a quorum for a vote. When all the Republican senators fled the state, Democrats were not allowed to pass the bill. In response, Democratic Gov. Kate Brown, citing a provision in the state constitution that allows the state to “compel” absent lawmakers to attend legislative sessions, sent out state troopers to bring them back. The legislative session will end June 30, but the governor has said she’s prepared to call a special session in July if the Republicans don’t return this month.
The story took a dangerous and ominous turn when far-right militia groups let it be known that they would be protecting the Republican lawmakers. “We have vowed to provide security, transportation and refuge for those Senators in need,” the Oregon Three Percenters wrote in a Facebook post. “We will stand together with unwavering resolve, doing whatever it takes to keep these Senators safe.” One Oregon militia source told The Daily Beast that their members were “willing to put their own lives in front of these senators’ lives.” The source noted that the militias would defend the Republicans “at any cost.”
S&C = Dismayed&Depressed almost 5 years ago
Ms Sorensen this is one of the best panels you have done in recent history … Really really well done!!! It hits so close to the truth that it’s scary!!!
braindead Premium Member almost 5 years ago
No Trump Disciples leveling their favorite counter argument?
You know, “No it isn’t!”
pamela welch Premium Member almost 5 years ago
Most excellent re-cap Jen ♥
superposition almost 5 years ago
My evangelical inlaws tell me, in regard to the resident’s past behavior, that it’s all about forgiveness … which free-thinkers, like me, just don’t seem to understand.
wolfiiig almost 5 years ago
Jen’s caricature of McConnell is priceless! Pulitzer time!
cageywayne almost 5 years ago
Jen Sorenson, thank you. This is good.