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Terry Bruno's avatar

Hi Jack, I so appreciate the article that you have written!! I had a similar issue with all this back door

Votes late on a day when everyone might not have

Noticed!! The sleezy speaker who is a Fraud! In

Fact they are everywhere!

My daughter is a Criminal

Defence Lawyer, so I have

Some insight on the courts.

This is in my opinion one of

The worst Bills ever!! I can’t

Sleep @ night, wondering

When this will end!! I will

Share this as far as possible! Thank you! ❤️‍🩹

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Jack Hopkins's avatar

You're most welcome, Terry. This bill...is pure wickedness.

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Jan Moon's avatar

Where in the bill is this hidden? How do I refer to it when I call my congressperson? I know Facebook is a joke but would that be an idea? I'm willing to bet hardly anyone knows about this and this weekend would be perfect for getting the word out at family get togethers. Damn!

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Jack Hopkins's avatar

What Jo said, Jan! (Thanks, Jo.)

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Jan Moon's avatar

Thanks. I called and left a message with Chuck Schumer. I read word for word that sneaky insertion meant for no one's eyes but MAGA, and asked him to get on it. Will call several more times because I love the sound of my own voice.

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Jan Moon's avatar

Is it 5 Star or 5 Calls? I had more luck with 5 Calls. Thanks, Jo. I mostly ad libbed.

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Cynthia Bishop's avatar

This provision was reported by NPR this morning. It has been bugging me all day. Yes I’m contacting my Senators! Has this ever been tried before? I am so angry!-

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Barnation Station's avatar

This bill is bad and toxic and deadly as it is.

To insert, this type of nearly constitutional change PORK, within the bill, because it has to do with "appropriated funds", is typical RUSSELL VOUGHT, STEPHEN MILLER, TRUMP, MAGA bullshit.

Why, may I ask is not one news outlet speaking to this? Sarcasm!

Let's talk about some whataboutism that is irrelevant and not explain to constituents, through local channels, social media, how this would impact ALL LAW.

The uninformed or low informed person would associate this with ONLY immigration or not understand its wide ranging implications.

Just don't let K. Welker ask the question, which she hasn't, as she'd just answer back with a "FAIR ENOUGH" to whatever answer is given to her.

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Jack Hopkins's avatar

Great points! This should have been getting at least half of the time available from every show from Jen Psaki to Stephanie Ruhle. This is a HUGE story. (At least I thought it would be.)

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Barnation Station's avatar

I think it's dang important!!

I have read conflicting things about the court approving the provision. I'm not sure what that means. If it is permanent and can be used on former injunctions and TPOs why appeal? Can the courts declare the provision null?

They talk about everything...Tapper, the plane, the meme coins, tariffs, insider trading, the everything healthcare, but fail to talk about, like pre-election when people didn't listen, or frame it like "hush money", then it is no biggie and democracy what?.

Without the check he's pushing, and democracy, even as weak as it is, it's game, set, match and that is not something FOX will talk about!

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Rachel C's avatar

MSNBC is reporting on it. 👹

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Barnation Station's avatar

Thanks for the reminder as I did hear Maddow or Pasaki talk about it. It is amazing however that no front page headlines or SOS's are being generated anywhere, or on SM, either. Tapper, Tapper, Tapper. .

Not shocking but this is a really big deal!!!!

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Jo Burns's avatar

Hi Jack! I so appreciate your take on this big ugly that got passed through the house. They planted lots of Easter eggs in it and a lot of folks don’t realized the severity of these laws or that they even exist. I had several chats with folks who did not realize that Medicare was reduced because it too was hidden and the language used. That is key, they use language to confuse the issue and most do not realize the implication. I appreciate your knowledge and breakdown and also finding sources to help solidify what is actually happening. The nightmares never cease.

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Jack Hopkins's avatar

Thanks, Jo! Your analysis is spot on.

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