*The outcome of next month's election is up to US.*
Not the January 6th Committee, the Department of Justice, the New York State AG, or investigators down in Georgia.
No amount of scandal, indictments, whistle blowing, bombshells or leaks will make "MAGA" Republicans stay home, or change their minds.
We -- I'm speaking to progressives, sane Republicans, independents, and everyone else who values democracy -- need to hit the streets. Knocking on doors, dropping literature, waving campaign signs, phone banking, and talking to neighbors, friends, and relatives.
Time is running out to register to vote and to verify that your registration is still valid. (https://www.vote.org can help with both.) Once you are sure you are registered, make a game plan. Know your polling place! Know your options for early voting and voting by mail. Know what you need to vote (IDs, etc.). Make a fool proof game plan for election day.
There have been roughly 900 prosecutions so far against insurrectionists at the Capitol, but as Cheney also said at today’s hearing, “Our nation cannot only punish the foot soldiers.” It must punish the leaders who recklessly and unpatriotically sent them to battle.
Thank you. I’m stunned after today’s hearing, the clear and concise evidence that the Committee laid before us all that the former president planned, authored and acted in the middle of the shameful attempt to hang on to power at all costs, our America as we know it be damned. The Constitution and the Rule of Law be damned. Now the Justice Department must act and not be afraid of the midterms, in fact they MUST act before, the sooner the better.
Mr. Trump must be prosecuted if this nation is to hold. The longer he is not held accountable. the closer we get to dissolution . We cannot heal without the accountability, the demonstrating that the rule of law works and the Constitution matters.
I’ll say it again. You can’t fix stupid, and those that believe wholeheartedly that the election was stolen and trump is president are the stupid. They will never be convinced, no matter what.
Also, let me add this. All of those seated on this panel speak eloquently. Even though , I realize they have prompters. In comparison, those that were asked questions, which they didn’t want to answer,
Used fill in words of um, um, um, um, and on and on. Stall tactics to give them time to lie and think of something that would not incriminate themselves! What a lot of liars and cheats. To this day , I cannot understand why that EX so called leader ( for he was not and never will be a president) is not behind bars. He is a traitor and a terrorist! He has a filthy mouth , is uncouth and truly an embarrassment to this great country!
how can seeing films of the subhuman violence and mindlessness of january 6 still shock me and shake me the way it did today? is it knowing that literally hundreds of would-be office-holders who think that was all just fine are running in the november elections? and that a number of them will most likely win, and have a LOT to say about how future elections are held in this exhausted country? yes, thanks, i do think i'll have a Jack Daniel's, thanks for asking.
Something we need to remember is that today's Republicans are the political descendants of those who tore the country apart by war and violence in order to get their own way. The country be damned.
Mr. Rather and Mr. Kirschner, speaking only for myself, I greatly appreciate the work this Committee has done. They have shown that the facts are there via video from the insurrection, video of depositions, and paperwork amassed.
What scares me now, as someone living in maga land (Long Island) and who’s family is super maga infused, I am losing faith in lasting Democracy in the land I love. Having just listened to the debates in both Wisconsin and Michigan, the venom of the gop has gone above and beyond anything I’ve seen since I started voting in the 80’s.
I really hope that those of us who will vote blue to protect our Democracy, see our candidates elected.
If the gop wins in the midterms, trump will fight the subpoena and probably hold it up in court, and continue to say he’s the victim of a witch hunt. If the Democrats win in the midterms, If he does accept the subpoena and shows up in front of the committee, he’ll plead the fifth and continue to stoke his followers that Americans will suffer under the Democratic Party.
I really wish that most Americans would take the time to learn actual American history. To learn about previous elections, to lose their educational bias, and realize that we’re interconnected with the rest of the world and that Democracy around the world is at peril. Just my perception.
Chilling article, Dan and Elliot. Frightening to contemplate what may happen in the forthcoming mid-term elections. It's so very difficult to understand what has caused such chaos among voters. It's almost as if Trump unleashed a wave of monsters whose sole purpose is to put a dictatorship in place of democracy.
Thank you Mr. Rather, especially that, even in retirement you continue to enlighten us. Today's hearing was mesmerizing, but confirmed what I had already concluded, that Donald J. Trump, intended, and still intends (if he can swing it) to be dictator for life, not for the betterment of America, but for the 'glorification' of Donald J Trump
In our household we viewed all the January 6 hearings. The lucidity of committee members' presentation today should leave no more doubt that what we initially took to be a riot that a cowardly president did nothing to quell was indeed a planned coup by that president and his toadies. What do we see, however? Liz Cheney losing the primary to another toady of this disgraced loser of a former president. We see Adam Kinzinger not running for re-election. So now the ONLY two Republicans with integrity, the only ones who are oath keepers to their oath of office to uphold the Constitution will leave the House of Representatives, thereby leaving only the rabid right wing and those true public servants, the Democrats. I wait with bated breath to see whether we slide farther into fascism this November or we return to the ideals on which this nation was founded.
Let’s hope the Committee demonstrates that our country is not hopelessly divided. They are a prime example of what unwavering democracy in action looks like. Otherwise, our country as we know it is lost.
I have a feeling many more, on different sides, are in fact determined to really hold firm for democracy. I think there has been a silent tipping point. I am really hopeful.
Preet Bharara on his podcast about 2 days ago had, as guest, Rep.Jamie Raskin, member of the Jan.6th committee. Jamie Raskin said they received so many, so many messages from both parties, republican as well as democrat, saying they had enough of this chaotic person who is Donald Trump. I feel there is a majority of persons thinking sanely, and who will vote, and 'fight' for democracy. I really do.
There is something that can't be repeated enough:
*The outcome of next month's election is up to US.*
Not the January 6th Committee, the Department of Justice, the New York State AG, or investigators down in Georgia.
No amount of scandal, indictments, whistle blowing, bombshells or leaks will make "MAGA" Republicans stay home, or change their minds.
We -- I'm speaking to progressives, sane Republicans, independents, and everyone else who values democracy -- need to hit the streets. Knocking on doors, dropping literature, waving campaign signs, phone banking, and talking to neighbors, friends, and relatives.
Time is running out to register to vote and to verify that your registration is still valid. (https://www.vote.org can help with both.) Once you are sure you are registered, make a game plan. Know your polling place! Know your options for early voting and voting by mail. Know what you need to vote (IDs, etc.). Make a fool proof game plan for election day.
And HELP OTHERS. Offer rides to polling places.
There have been roughly 900 prosecutions so far against insurrectionists at the Capitol, but as Cheney also said at today’s hearing, “Our nation cannot only punish the foot soldiers.” It must punish the leaders who recklessly and unpatriotically sent them to battle.
Thank you. I’m stunned after today’s hearing, the clear and concise evidence that the Committee laid before us all that the former president planned, authored and acted in the middle of the shameful attempt to hang on to power at all costs, our America as we know it be damned. The Constitution and the Rule of Law be damned. Now the Justice Department must act and not be afraid of the midterms, in fact they MUST act before, the sooner the better.
Mr. Trump must be prosecuted if this nation is to hold. The longer he is not held accountable. the closer we get to dissolution . We cannot heal without the accountability, the demonstrating that the rule of law works and the Constitution matters.
I’ll say it again. You can’t fix stupid, and those that believe wholeheartedly that the election was stolen and trump is president are the stupid. They will never be convinced, no matter what.
Also, let me add this. All of those seated on this panel speak eloquently. Even though , I realize they have prompters. In comparison, those that were asked questions, which they didn’t want to answer,
Used fill in words of um, um, um, um, and on and on. Stall tactics to give them time to lie and think of something that would not incriminate themselves! What a lot of liars and cheats. To this day , I cannot understand why that EX so called leader ( for he was not and never will be a president) is not behind bars. He is a traitor and a terrorist! He has a filthy mouth , is uncouth and truly an embarrassment to this great country!
how can seeing films of the subhuman violence and mindlessness of january 6 still shock me and shake me the way it did today? is it knowing that literally hundreds of would-be office-holders who think that was all just fine are running in the november elections? and that a number of them will most likely win, and have a LOT to say about how future elections are held in this exhausted country? yes, thanks, i do think i'll have a Jack Daniel's, thanks for asking.
Something we need to remember is that today's Republicans are the political descendants of those who tore the country apart by war and violence in order to get their own way. The country be damned.
This committee has done a brilliant job of laying out a case against a frightening maniac. I look forward to NOT voting for him or people of his ilk.
Mr. Rather and Mr. Kirschner, speaking only for myself, I greatly appreciate the work this Committee has done. They have shown that the facts are there via video from the insurrection, video of depositions, and paperwork amassed.
What scares me now, as someone living in maga land (Long Island) and who’s family is super maga infused, I am losing faith in lasting Democracy in the land I love. Having just listened to the debates in both Wisconsin and Michigan, the venom of the gop has gone above and beyond anything I’ve seen since I started voting in the 80’s.
I really hope that those of us who will vote blue to protect our Democracy, see our candidates elected.
If the gop wins in the midterms, trump will fight the subpoena and probably hold it up in court, and continue to say he’s the victim of a witch hunt. If the Democrats win in the midterms, If he does accept the subpoena and shows up in front of the committee, he’ll plead the fifth and continue to stoke his followers that Americans will suffer under the Democratic Party.
I really wish that most Americans would take the time to learn actual American history. To learn about previous elections, to lose their educational bias, and realize that we’re interconnected with the rest of the world and that Democracy around the world is at peril. Just my perception.
Chilling article, Dan and Elliot. Frightening to contemplate what may happen in the forthcoming mid-term elections. It's so very difficult to understand what has caused such chaos among voters. It's almost as if Trump unleashed a wave of monsters whose sole purpose is to put a dictatorship in place of democracy.
Thank you Mr. Rather, especially that, even in retirement you continue to enlighten us. Today's hearing was mesmerizing, but confirmed what I had already concluded, that Donald J. Trump, intended, and still intends (if he can swing it) to be dictator for life, not for the betterment of America, but for the 'glorification' of Donald J Trump
In our household we viewed all the January 6 hearings. The lucidity of committee members' presentation today should leave no more doubt that what we initially took to be a riot that a cowardly president did nothing to quell was indeed a planned coup by that president and his toadies. What do we see, however? Liz Cheney losing the primary to another toady of this disgraced loser of a former president. We see Adam Kinzinger not running for re-election. So now the ONLY two Republicans with integrity, the only ones who are oath keepers to their oath of office to uphold the Constitution will leave the House of Representatives, thereby leaving only the rabid right wing and those true public servants, the Democrats. I wait with bated breath to see whether we slide farther into fascism this November or we return to the ideals on which this nation was founded.
Let’s hope the Committee demonstrates that our country is not hopelessly divided. They are a prime example of what unwavering democracy in action looks like. Otherwise, our country as we know it is lost.
It certainly can happen again but it is up to us not to let it. Trump must be held accountable legally. He must.
Again, well said, on point and disturbing as hell
I have a feeling many more, on different sides, are in fact determined to really hold firm for democracy. I think there has been a silent tipping point. I am really hopeful.
Preet Bharara on his podcast about 2 days ago had, as guest, Rep.Jamie Raskin, member of the Jan.6th committee. Jamie Raskin said they received so many, so many messages from both parties, republican as well as democrat, saying they had enough of this chaotic person who is Donald Trump. I feel there is a majority of persons thinking sanely, and who will vote, and 'fight' for democracy. I really do.
Thank you so much for Steady..