Angry doesn’t even make it to the same universe as the emotion I’m feeling right now. And I suspect many millions of us feel the same way. The betrayal by our “leaders” feels like a mortal blow. They are vastly underestimating the power of the people.
You’re right, Candice...it feels like a mortal blow. But blows like this don’t end movements...they define them. They underestimated people who can count votes...track money...and remember names.
I was so fucking pissed yesterday...I shouldn’t have been around anyone...and I didn’t bother pretending otherwise.
But I did the one thing I know I can do well enough to matter:
I sat down and wrote.
That’s the rule when you get knocked flat…or feel like you have:
You get up, and you do the next right thing.
Then you do it again.
And again.
And again.
That rhythm has carried me through some brutal stretches.
Angry? How about livid, apoplectic, furious, pissed off. These guys can go straight to hell. Proves once again that Schumer is not a leader. I want the reincarnation of LBJ, they wouldn't even have considered defecting to the republicans.
I am very suspicious of what made them change their minds. I’m not buying their explanations. They knew how well the Dems were doing, how underwater Trump is. They knew the Republicans were getting nervous. I would like to know where their PAC money comes from. Seems coincidental that flights are now beginning to be cancelled. Are they getting money from the Airline PACs?
Let me be hopelessly naive for a moment: Is there any chance at all that this was part of a greater plan within the party? Such as: these senators know they're going to be primaried or they're going to retire so the game plan was for them to vote to end the shutdown so that the rest of the Dems can...? Get the Epstein files released? Defeat an upcoming surprise from Project 2025? Anything??? .
As I've said before, Jack, you can not negotiate with this regime. There's absolutely no gain here for the American People. You've outlined this very well, Thank you, and will reStack ASAP 🙏
Fetterman was on their side all along. 2 are retiring. I really can’t account for the rest. I think there might have been some strategy in getting the House back in session. And I honestly think that the specter of more people without food and income began to scare them. I wish there was a better way. 👹
Everyone of them gets between $300,000 and 1,100,000– with most around 400,000 from AIPAC. These numbers are from a slideshow so no source— take it or leave it in terms of veracity. Additionally all are wealthy so they may be voting for self interest. Conjecture.
Ok, I’ve had my angry moment after hearing the news. Not happy but will work through this.
On the bright side, when the shutdown ends and Johnson calls the House members back in, he will have to swear in Adelita Grijalva finally. Let’s bring on the Epstein files release!
I expect the majority of people here will think I’m nuts, but here goes. I was livid yesterday. Today, I look at the power dynamics as coldly as I can to see what can be gained. I realized that the Dems never had any leverage at all. No way no day in hell ever would Repubs extend ACA credits. Cruelty is their tool for subjugation and they don’t care how many people die or starve to get what they want. So, in reality, the Dems lost nothing by agreeing to re-open because they never had anything to lose in the first place. The possible gain? 1) at least some people get back to work 2) Alida Grijalva gets sworn in and there’s still the possibility of a discharge petition re Epstein 3) The Repubs now totally own the whole mess. Everything from now on is their problem. That has potential if the Dems take advantage of it and channel the public’s outrage to where it belongs. “Repubs don’t care how much they hurt you. That’s terrorism. You can’t negotiate with terrorists. You can only defeat them.” Name the game.
Dems can have the cleaner hands by truthfully saying they held the line until it became clear that their efforts were pointless. As Bernie said (paraphrased) - even if by some extreme miracle the Senate and House extended the ACA credits, donny would never sign it. He was 100% correct. Continuing to hold out for “leverage” when the other side cares nothing about the pain it is inflicting is throwing metaphorical good money after bad. Sometimes folding your hand to create a better opportunity isn’t always the worst strategy.
Angry doesn’t even make it to the same universe as the emotion I’m feeling right now. And I suspect many millions of us feel the same way. The betrayal by our “leaders” feels like a mortal blow. They are vastly underestimating the power of the people.
You’re right, Candice...it feels like a mortal blow. But blows like this don’t end movements...they define them. They underestimated people who can count votes...track money...and remember names.
I was so fucking pissed yesterday...I shouldn’t have been around anyone...and I didn’t bother pretending otherwise.
But I did the one thing I know I can do well enough to matter:
I sat down and wrote.
That’s the rule when you get knocked flat…or feel like you have:
You get up, and you do the next right thing.
Then you do it again.
And again.
And again.
That rhythm has carried me through some brutal stretches.
So I keep going.
We document.
We expose.
We refuse to forget.
Anger becomes fuel.
Clarity becomes a blade.
They misread the moment.
We...didn’t.
-Jack
Angry? How about livid, apoplectic, furious, pissed off. These guys can go straight to hell. Proves once again that Schumer is not a leader. I want the reincarnation of LBJ, they wouldn't even have considered defecting to the republicans.
I am very suspicious of what made them change their minds. I’m not buying their explanations. They knew how well the Dems were doing, how underwater Trump is. They knew the Republicans were getting nervous. I would like to know where their PAC money comes from. Seems coincidental that flights are now beginning to be cancelled. Are they getting money from the Airline PACs?
It makes me question what these eight individuals were promised by capitulating to the other side, and ultimately, was it worth it?
Let me be hopelessly naive for a moment: Is there any chance at all that this was part of a greater plan within the party? Such as: these senators know they're going to be primaried or they're going to retire so the game plan was for them to vote to end the shutdown so that the rest of the Dems can...? Get the Epstein files released? Defeat an upcoming surprise from Project 2025? Anything??? .
As I've said before, Jack, you can not negotiate with this regime. There's absolutely no gain here for the American People. You've outlined this very well, Thank you, and will reStack ASAP 🙏
Fetterman was on their side all along. 2 are retiring. I really can’t account for the rest. I think there might have been some strategy in getting the House back in session. And I honestly think that the specter of more people without food and income began to scare them. I wish there was a better way. 👹
Everyone of them gets between $300,000 and 1,100,000– with most around 400,000 from AIPAC. These numbers are from a slideshow so no source— take it or leave it in terms of veracity. Additionally all are wealthy so they may be voting for self interest. Conjecture.
Ok, I’ve had my angry moment after hearing the news. Not happy but will work through this.
On the bright side, when the shutdown ends and Johnson calls the House members back in, he will have to swear in Adelita Grijalva finally. Let’s bring on the Epstein files release!
I expect the majority of people here will think I’m nuts, but here goes. I was livid yesterday. Today, I look at the power dynamics as coldly as I can to see what can be gained. I realized that the Dems never had any leverage at all. No way no day in hell ever would Repubs extend ACA credits. Cruelty is their tool for subjugation and they don’t care how many people die or starve to get what they want. So, in reality, the Dems lost nothing by agreeing to re-open because they never had anything to lose in the first place. The possible gain? 1) at least some people get back to work 2) Alida Grijalva gets sworn in and there’s still the possibility of a discharge petition re Epstein 3) The Repubs now totally own the whole mess. Everything from now on is their problem. That has potential if the Dems take advantage of it and channel the public’s outrage to where it belongs. “Repubs don’t care how much they hurt you. That’s terrorism. You can’t negotiate with terrorists. You can only defeat them.” Name the game.
Dems can have the cleaner hands by truthfully saying they held the line until it became clear that their efforts were pointless. As Bernie said (paraphrased) - even if by some extreme miracle the Senate and House extended the ACA credits, donny would never sign it. He was 100% correct. Continuing to hold out for “leverage” when the other side cares nothing about the pain it is inflicting is throwing metaphorical good money after bad. Sometimes folding your hand to create a better opportunity isn’t always the worst strategy.