"Former President Trump’s actions preceding the riot were a disgraceful dereliction of duty,” Mr. McConnell said in a speech after the trial had ended. There was no question that Mr. Trump was “practically and morally responsible for provoking the events of that day,” he added."
The Turtle NOW:
"He added, “It should come as no surprise that as nominee, he will have my support. During his presidency, we worked together to accomplish great things for the American people including tax reform that supercharged our economy and a generational change of our federal judiciary — most importantly, the Supreme Court.”
*****The man who mustered indignation after his own personal safety was threatened in the coup attempt nonetheless voted to acquit Trump in his impeachment trial, so we knew the mettle of the man already. Yesterday’s endorsement of Trump confirmed it, but with the added twist that McConnell is now, unlike in 2021, a lame duck. He won’t be the Senate GOP leader next year, and he won’t run for re-election in 2026. But even the lack of real political risk wasn’t enough for McConnell to break from his tribe. He owns it now and for evermore. Let us not forget.*****
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I wrote similarly on this theme this morning. However, of greatest importance is not how we remember him and his ilk. It is essential to confront them now. The endurance of our democracy depends on it.
In an essay last September on the occasion of Constitution Day, I highlighted the work of scholars Steven Levitsky and Daniel Ziblatt. Professors of government and the authors of The Tyranny of the Minority, they wrote again about authoritarianism’s accomplices in a September 8 column in the New York Times.
Below, quoting myself, I conclude this essay as I concluded that one. McConnell also having recently announced that he will retire after his current term, this injunction does not directly apply to him. It is urgent that people of decency and sense move against the vast array of authoritarianism’s enablers who continue to imperil our country.
*****Levitsky and Ziblatt noted that “Republican leaders’ acquiescence to Mr. Trump’s authoritarianism is neither inevitable nor unavoidable. It is a choice.”
Citizens also can make a choice – to stand up against authoritarianism in all legal and peaceful ways available to them. As the authors concluded, writing with reference to the accomplices, “American voters must hold them to account.”*****
Rs have marched soldiers in every military parade in every fascist since essentially forever. So why expect dissent now — or any time for that matter? Please.
Since fPOTUS started to dominate the party, not a single one of the venal, unfit pieces of shit have given any push back against Trump unless they were in the process after which they leave politics behind instead of doing anything to actually change what they complain about.
Liz Cheney, of course, is the exception. Yet her POV is that Trump is bad for the party and… that’s it. He’s bad for the party while their policies are fine. Which is to say Trump can repel voters from electing Rs.
So McConnell is nothing but on brand.
As for the little shit Rs in the trenches getting ready to subvert elections, well,no surprise after 2020. Of course, after 2020-21, it’s only to expected, indeed, presumed to be a factor in 2024. As also, great to see the mainstream media giving it all due importance. JK, of course.
As for the old news from a few days ago about Sinema’s retirement, y’all do know that’s bad news for the election for her seat?
Well, 🤞🏻 that if past/prologue, the Dems should end up… eh, I don’t want to jinx things. Let’s say that however the POTUS thing works out, I expect Dems to well on down ballot races.
the Turtle THEN :
"Former President Trump’s actions preceding the riot were a disgraceful dereliction of duty,” Mr. McConnell said in a speech after the trial had ended. There was no question that Mr. Trump was “practically and morally responsible for provoking the events of that day,” he added."
The Turtle NOW:
"He added, “It should come as no surprise that as nominee, he will have my support. During his presidency, we worked together to accomplish great things for the American people including tax reform that supercharged our economy and a generational change of our federal judiciary — most importantly, the Supreme Court.”
GTF outta here, you miserable old hypocrite.
For all the crappy news of the week, the story of Cole Brauer and her finish today exemplifies feminism, resilience, authenticity and sheer guts.
David wrote:
*****The man who mustered indignation after his own personal safety was threatened in the coup attempt nonetheless voted to acquit Trump in his impeachment trial, so we knew the mettle of the man already. Yesterday’s endorsement of Trump confirmed it, but with the added twist that McConnell is now, unlike in 2021, a lame duck. He won’t be the Senate GOP leader next year, and he won’t run for re-election in 2026. But even the lack of real political risk wasn’t enough for McConnell to break from his tribe. He owns it now and for evermore. Let us not forget.*****
.
I wrote similarly on this theme this morning. However, of greatest importance is not how we remember him and his ilk. It is essential to confront them now. The endurance of our democracy depends on it.
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https://decencyandsense.substack.com/p/mcconnell-has-again-betrayed-the
In an essay last September on the occasion of Constitution Day, I highlighted the work of scholars Steven Levitsky and Daniel Ziblatt. Professors of government and the authors of The Tyranny of the Minority, they wrote again about authoritarianism’s accomplices in a September 8 column in the New York Times.
Below, quoting myself, I conclude this essay as I concluded that one. McConnell also having recently announced that he will retire after his current term, this injunction does not directly apply to him. It is urgent that people of decency and sense move against the vast array of authoritarianism’s enablers who continue to imperil our country.
*****Levitsky and Ziblatt noted that “Republican leaders’ acquiescence to Mr. Trump’s authoritarianism is neither inevitable nor unavoidable. It is a choice.”
Citizens also can make a choice – to stand up against authoritarianism in all legal and peaceful ways available to them. As the authors concluded, writing with reference to the accomplices, “American voters must hold them to account.”*****
Rs have marched soldiers in every military parade in every fascist since essentially forever. So why expect dissent now — or any time for that matter? Please.
Since fPOTUS started to dominate the party, not a single one of the venal, unfit pieces of shit have given any push back against Trump unless they were in the process after which they leave politics behind instead of doing anything to actually change what they complain about.
Liz Cheney, of course, is the exception. Yet her POV is that Trump is bad for the party and… that’s it. He’s bad for the party while their policies are fine. Which is to say Trump can repel voters from electing Rs.
So McConnell is nothing but on brand.
As for the little shit Rs in the trenches getting ready to subvert elections, well,no surprise after 2020. Of course, after 2020-21, it’s only to expected, indeed, presumed to be a factor in 2024. As also, great to see the mainstream media giving it all due importance. JK, of course.
As for the old news from a few days ago about Sinema’s retirement, y’all do know that’s bad news for the election for her seat?
Well, 🤞🏻 that if past/prologue, the Dems should end up… eh, I don’t want to jinx things. Let’s say that however the POTUS thing works out, I expect Dems to well on down ballot races.
That NYT article…Cleta Mitchell, Mike Lindell. What’s their SCOTUS Strategy? This will be the next Stop the Steal lie. JFC!!!
Let's not forget the Russian aluminum company in good old Mitch McConnell back yard of Kentucky. Bottom of the barrel Mitch. Yes, the
"everlasting shame"!
A great photo of Brauer's 2nd
place win. Took a lot of guts
to sail the world's oceans!
Re the young American woman sailing around the world in four months; good for her and her team.
But US news missed a single handed circumnavigation now just ending Brest France.
The first sailor back did the journey in 50 days, after waiting in the Azores for 4 days while a severe storm passed. https://www.arkeaultimchallengebrest.com/en
These “Formula One” of sailboats are no longer Archimedean.