It's like we're helping film ads for Republicans who are going to run against the Democratic nominee in 2024 or who will actively seek the regain the House in 2022.
My heart goes out to the families. I can only imagine how it feels. To the law makers, shame on you for not doing a damn thing. Nothing has changed but the day. #SandyHookpic.twitter.com/23wP1FbE76
Former Pres. Barack Obama says the Paris Agreement on climate change may fall short of expectations but is still the way forward to achieve progress and encourage businesses to invest in clean energy. https://t.co/2CBqZA78gb
An early skeptic, Democratic Rep. Ed Perlmutter says that he was wrong about Nancy Pelosi's leadership.
"[I] was wrong in seeking that change just for change's sake … I think Pelosi particularly has done an excellent job in leading our caucus." https://t.co/UFmZPIAu0u
Well thank you, Eddie, I’m sure Speaker Pelosi’s number one concern was proving her leadership skills to you, Eddie. And I’m sure that the entire Democratic Leadership will sleep well tonight knowing that you are satisfied with Speaker Pelosi, Eddie.
You can get the zen garden next week, but tomorrow is the last day to sign up for health coverage at https://t.co/ob1Ynoesod. This year, most current https://t.co/ob1Ynoesod customers can find an insurance plan with a monthly premium of $10 or less. Get covered today! pic.twitter.com/tPDDSje2ej
Correct… and someone needs to prove this and share ASAP with the people.
Russian Mob & Putin are funneling cash to Trump. It can not be called legal. -Russia pay Parnas $1 Million Plus -Parnas pays Rudy. -Rudy works for Trump for free. -That means Trump’s huge legal bills from Rudy are really being covered by Russia. -That means Russia is paying Trump
BREAKING: Canadian PM Trudeau instructs new Foreign Minister to “Build on Magnitsky sanctions to develop legislation to support victims of human rights abuses by transferring seized assets from those who commit grave human rights abuses to their victims” https://t.co/wDh1g0Sq4g
In other words. he has no intention of honoring the oath he will take, or HAS taken!
I AM NOT TRYING TO PRETEND TO BE A FAIR JUROR HERE is what he said. Please. Light up all of the phones. Lindsey and Mitch have already decided to rig this, but they only succeed if we can’t get four republican votes on basic process questions. https://t.co/5gkiHclSJ1
Thank you to everyone who wished me a speedy recovery from stent surgery. Grateful to God, and the professionals at OAP & @GWHospital for catching my condition early. Will be going back to work this Monday.
No more Snickers bars for me. But I look forward to spelt spaghetti.
Pacifist Greta Thunberg in Madrid:
Of course was not advocating violence when she translated the Swedish phrase “att ställa någon mot väggen’
(to ‘put someone against the wall’ – meaning – to hold someone accountable) as “putting leaders against the wall”.
“That’s what happens when you improvise speeches in a second language…
But of course I apologize if anyone misunderstood this. I can not enough express the fact that I — as well as the entire school strike movement — are against any possible form of violence. It goes without saying but I say it anyway.” (per CBS).
–maybe the fake outraged could try writing and delivering speeches in a 2nd language.
–Brava Greta!!
Military officials say they are looking into an incident Saturday in which students flashed what appeared to be white power hand signs during televised activities before the Army-Navy football game. https://t.co/QwPG3kTMel
Yes! There was at least one Navy cadet making absolutely sure the camera caught him doing it. 😥🤬😥😥. Such a stain on our military. Everything tRump touches dies…….
Important and urgent thread to share. These cowards need immediate PRESSURE!!
(THREAD) Media has put NO heat on Republicans in purple districts over their impeachment votes. Let's change that by highlighting those in Congress who—faced with overwhelming testimonial/material evidence of impeachable offenses—will vote to PROTECT Trump. Please RETWEET widely. pic.twitter.com/X9vA6neiE9
For those wondering why I’ve gone from generally liking Bernie in 2015 to pretty much despising him, this is a perfect example. We have Nazis in the White House and he’s laughing as he encourages his supporters to loudly boo the only party capable of stopping them. https://t.co/eXA0U1eWqj
I don’t know why the fool is running as a Democrat.
I don’t know why ppl are oblivious to this guy splitting the Democratic party into two.
The way i see it … Bernie and his supporters are there to ensure Republican wins. If you hate the Dems that bad then get out. Let’s see how a 3rd party run will work out for you. Cuz you know the Repugs will give you free college and free healthcare for all ….i am being sarcastic of course.
Sowing hatred for the Democratic party is not going to win you the election, Berniebros.
Instead of working toward a more perfect union, these jackasses are trying to pull the fabric apart.
Are they hoping for the demise of the Democratic party?
I think sometimes ppl deserve what they get. If they can’t get their heads wrapped around the fact that the Democratic party are their best option …then they are only digging their own graves.
This is @realDonaldTrump. He thinks if he extends deserved honors to a deceased former congressman, that congressman’s widow and successor in the House should excuse the president for shaking down the Ukrainians for political favors. And he’s in high dudgeon that she didn’t! https://t.co/i9zdi7IuHW
Sometimes it is hard to keep a positive outlook about 2020 results. This place is my best place to come for help with that. Even though I know about trolling it really does change a person’s outlook upon receiving so many negative messages. I think the Moody’s prediction that Trump will win in a landslide that I saw yesterday on FB got to me. In thinking it over I think I saw that same prediction months ago so it may have been a repeat message leaving out the original date and inserting yesterday’s date. The other negative was hearing on NPR this morning several interviewed people from different parts of the Country with backgrounds mostly indicating a friendliness towards Dems choosing Trump this time around due to the economy. It makes me wonder if the reporting is skewed or if people only judge their immediate situation with no concern about the big picture or what is right and fair?
Often write on here…am disappointed and outraged by NPR.
It seems no matter how critical the facts are, NPR manages to play the both- siderism game. It shocks me every time…the litany of interviews with Trumpers…far, far outnumber those with Democrats even when the damning evidence is utterly overwhelming and definitive news is out. It’s not as if GOP wouldn’t de-fund NPR in a heartbeat given the chance, so….what or who is driving NPR’s response?
–Why the “give Hitler his say” approach, when Trump’s crimes against America are so deep and wide?
The midterms showed that Trump isn’t popular. Plus we’ve had several Governor races and special elections that show that Trump isn’t popular. I don’t see him winning again.
"We're talking about people's legacies. The vote that members of Congress are taking next Wednesday? That is the only vote that most of them are ever going to be remembered for…It is going to live with them for the rest of their lives and after they've passed." pic.twitter.com/4uTrZjKhq6
This impeachment trial is becoming like a Jim Crow trial. Deep down everyone knows everything. Everyone knows the racist defendant is guilty. Everyone knows the all-White jury is going to quickly acquit. Everyone knows the exonerated defendant will continue to break the law. https://t.co/wIb3a3Zcmf
OK, the answer is that as of this writing, none of the 7 major candidates (Biden, Bernie, Booker, Buttigieg, Castro, Klobuchar or Warren) have tweeted anything out about it since last night, though some may still do so today. @KamalaHarris has, of course…
What it takes to fight climate change is an open human heart, an unabiding trust in science and a deep love of our natural world. pic.twitter.com/QeH7MO8ObL
Calm down, everyone. Those cadets were just flashing the white power hand gesture, it’s not like they did anything really disrespectful and offensive like kneel during a song.
Someone asked why I bother to bash Trump on social media, since those who love him are never going to be swayed by anything I say. This sums it up perfectly. pic.twitter.com/qlqAmXoaez
WARNING: I cannot stress how much danger the nation is in. Russia will be dangling FSB/SVR spy-made fake documents & fake witnesses in front of Giuliani. Trump & Republicans will take it to facilitate the ultimate cheat. It’s an espionage case now. Hunt for Rudy’s Moscow agents.
“McConnell’s abandonment of the foundational notion of the Senate as a check on monarchical power has put a hard stamp on [law’s] betrayal, as we watch 243 years of democratic tradition plunge over the guardrails.”https://t.co/9FapPrakDC
Trump requires regular replacement of his capped teeth. His hair helmet covers his hairplugs/baldness. He wears lifts. His suits have wide shoulder pads to disguise his narrow shoulders and are draped to cover his fatness. He wears foundation makeup to cover rosacea. Perfection! https://t.co/7hP9az1CTe
We the people – the majority that backs impeachment – and the Dems need to take control back from a GOP that wants a sham trial. I agree w/ @johnwdean — impeach, humiliate POTUS, don't send it to McConnell, keep probing and hit the streets. My new column https://t.co/CE80rSGddQ
I agree with all except Brown; we need him in Senate if we are to regain majority.
5.) Decision by @sherrodbrown not to enter the race 6.) Failure of voters to take experience and re-electability into proper consideration 7.) Reluctance of some to recognize that the key is beating both Trump and Trumpism–that Trump is not the source of problems but a symptom
It is impossible to separate Confederate & Nazi symbols from their racist, bloody, hateful histories. Why can’t news outlets say that? It’s a matter of history, not opinion. https://t.co/utmlyh14nK
It’s important that this ran in People & not a “real” paper. @Nelba_MG is reaching people who seek to pretend this couldn’t happen to them by doing so. We should all read this and bear witness to her grief, love, strength, and hope. https://t.co/XtLjHZDuxc
In his letter to Mitch McConnell for drafting Senate Impeachment rules, Senator Chuck Schumer calls for the witness subpoenas of – Mick Mulvaney – John Bolton – Robert Blair – Michael Duffey
BREAKING NEWS: Schumer’s proposal to McConnell. If he rejects these reasonable ground rules & insists on a non-trial, the House should consider treating that as a breach of the Senate’s oath & withholding the Articles until the Senate reconsidershttps://t.co/a9zbBywFBG
It's right before the holidays and these staffers just quit their jobs to stand up for their Democratic values. We'll bring them and others who leave on with the @dccc until they land new jobs that align with their values. (1/2)https://t.co/MqWVsnAGcN
I’m here with this. Keep investigating while not passing this to the Senate.
That’s my point exactly: Vote for the Articles of Impeachment in the House, then hold them like a Sword of Damocles over Trump and McConnell until he agrees to abide by his oath and hold a fair trial in the Senate, not a Trumpian whitewash. @ianbassin & @JRubinBlogger are right. https://t.co/ERB6b3Pi3G
In theory the “Sword of Damocles” should be able to persuade any normal person with a sense of morality, but we’re talking about Trump & McConnell here. They aren’t guided by a sense of duty, honor, or commitment to the values of this nation.
A salute for the fallen: The Allies and former enemy Germany together mark the 75th anniversary of one of the most important battles in World War II: the Battle of the Bulge https://t.co/4JpmaCB4RS
Today 75 years ago, begin of the Battle of the Bulge, the last major German offensive on the Western Front during World War II. #WW2pic.twitter.com/5U58KTXhlW
English speaking German commandos, wearing captured US uniforms, infiltrate behind American lines causing confusion and uncertainty in the rear by cutting telephone lines, reversing road signs, removing minefield warnings.
Former Mueller prosecutor Andrew Weissmann weighs in on impeachment. “The President sought to cheat on the 2020 election by means of having a foreign country announce an investigation of a leading political rival…” https://t.co/V2MVbyAI65
McConnell and crew just took this oath:
“I solemnly swear (or affirm) that in all things appertaining to the trial of the impeachment of President Donald John Trump, now pending,
I will do
IMPARTIAL JUSTICE
according to the Constitution and laws:
So help me God.”
“…Americans who want to save democracy need to be out in the streets to show Mitch McConnell, Lindsey Graham, Donald Trump and all the others that we will be not be passive, disinterested observers while they blow up the American experiment….But for that message to break through, we’re going to need to get very loud.”
-March.To.Remove
John Dean:
“Let’s impeach him now and NOT send it to the Senate rather keep investigating in the House, and add such supplemental articles as needed…Just let it hang over his head. If the worst happens and he is re-elected, send it to the Senate. But keep investigating!!”
— Yes. McConnell has already publicly stated that he is not impartial and that the trial vote will be rigged which delegitimizes the trial.
So don’t look now:
This morning Senator Schumer (per NPR) is saying he might be able to call Mulvaney and Bolton as witnesses. Didn’t MoscowMitch already say “No witnesses”?
—However, my hope is that if Speaker Pelosi’s House caucus comes out FOR continuing to investigate, and not send the articles to the Senate where McConnell has already vowed to rig the trial, that she
will be persuaded.
In the national security world, we are trained to make hard calls, even if they are unpopular –– if we believe the security of the country is at stake.
I will be voting yes on both articles of impeachment. And I want all of my constituents to know why: https://t.co/JvJN0jkAdS
Irina Sherbakova: “Russian society succumbed to weariness and indifference.
Stalinist crimes, once thought better out in the open, had turned out to be so horrific that people didn’t want to spend time thinking about them. By the mid-1990s, nostalgia for the Soviet period started to creep in….
Television propaganda again worked hard to create that image. The millions who perished in waves of political repression were pushed to the margins of collective consciousness.”
‘…Russia has, in fact, no concept whatsoever of the future.
It’s not that Russians have forgotten about the direct link between Stalin’s name and the political repression that affected almost every family.
Rather, they don’t want to reflect on the terror, on who perpetrated it or what the rationale behind it was.
They aren’t ready to acknowledge that this was the central pillar of the entire system.
…Every day our freedom seems to shrink as quickly as it expanded 30 years ago.”
Obama White House.gov
The Obama Diary 
Good morning, TOD! Blessed to see another day!
Nerdy, as always, THANK YOU! I 💜💜💜💜 YOU!
Congrats on being first Jazz.
Thank you NW … for all that you do. Much appreciated.
NOW: Candidates speak at education forum in Pittsburgh – https://abcnews.go.com/Live/video/speciaL-live-1
I mean, well you know, I guess, right.
OK…who is the first guy? Everyone else I recognize.
Senator Michael Bennet, Colorado
Thank you!
Owned it. She’s amazing!
Well thank you, Eddie, I’m sure Speaker Pelosi’s number one concern was proving her leadership skills to you, Eddie. And I’m sure that the entire Democratic Leadership will sleep well tonight knowing that you are satisfied with Speaker Pelosi, Eddie.
❤❤❤
something about hisself so intent there with the little scraper gets me in fits.
Correct… and someone needs to prove this and share ASAP with the people.
As it should be
I’m so glad he was re-elected!
In other words. he has no intention of honoring the oath he will take, or HAS taken!
Good evening, TOD! Not sure if this has been posted yet … 🙂
🤣
Lin Manuel:)
Thread
Love Ted Lieu. He’s great.
Totally agree!
Pacifist Greta Thunberg in Madrid:
Of course was not advocating violence when she translated the Swedish phrase “att ställa någon mot väggen’
(to ‘put someone against the wall’ – meaning – to hold someone accountable) as “putting leaders against the wall”.
“That’s what happens when you improvise speeches in a second language…
But of course I apologize if anyone misunderstood this. I can not enough express the fact that I — as well as the entire school strike movement — are against any possible form of violence. It goes without saying but I say it anyway.” (per CBS).
–maybe the fake outraged could try writing and delivering speeches in a 2nd language.
–Brava Greta!!
Naval Academy also needs to investigate…
These disgusting bigots are everywhere. In the White House, on Capital Hill, everywhere.
Trump is a white power symbol as is Stephen Miller who is still in the White House.
Yes! There was at least one Navy cadet making absolutely sure the camera caught him doing it. 😥🤬😥😥. Such a stain on our military. Everything tRump touches dies…….
Morning everyone. Who the Republicans have aligned themselves with now.
Important and urgent thread to share. These cowards need immediate PRESSURE!!
I don’t know why the fool is running as a Democrat.
I don’t know why ppl are oblivious to this guy splitting the Democratic party into two.
The way i see it … Bernie and his supporters are there to ensure Republican wins. If you hate the Dems that bad then get out. Let’s see how a 3rd party run will work out for you. Cuz you know the Repugs will give you free college and free healthcare for all ….i am being sarcastic of course.
Sowing hatred for the Democratic party is not going to win you the election, Berniebros.
Instead of working toward a more perfect union, these jackasses are trying to pull the fabric apart.
Are they hoping for the demise of the Democratic party?
I think sometimes ppl deserve what they get. If they can’t get their heads wrapped around the fact that the Democratic party are their best option …then they are only digging their own graves.
End of rant.
Still not sure why the Dems let him back in for the 2020 election after his 2016 anti-dem rants.
Shows that he thinks in terms of “quid pro quo” on everything
I can’t ever get the link to anything on DU quite right…
https://www.democraticunderground.com/~yaesu
A positive interview to just lighten up those negative Sunday talking heads:
Sometimes it is hard to keep a positive outlook about 2020 results. This place is my best place to come for help with that. Even though I know about trolling it really does change a person’s outlook upon receiving so many negative messages. I think the Moody’s prediction that Trump will win in a landslide that I saw yesterday on FB got to me. In thinking it over I think I saw that same prediction months ago so it may have been a repeat message leaving out the original date and inserting yesterday’s date. The other negative was hearing on NPR this morning several interviewed people from different parts of the Country with backgrounds mostly indicating a friendliness towards Dems choosing Trump this time around due to the economy. It makes me wonder if the reporting is skewed or if people only judge their immediate situation with no concern about the big picture or what is right and fair?
Often write on here…am disappointed and outraged by NPR.
It seems no matter how critical the facts are, NPR manages to play the both- siderism game. It shocks me every time…the litany of interviews with Trumpers…far, far outnumber those with Democrats even when the damning evidence is utterly overwhelming and definitive news is out. It’s not as if GOP wouldn’t de-fund NPR in a heartbeat given the chance, so….what or who is driving NPR’s response?
–Why the “give Hitler his say” approach, when Trump’s crimes against America are so deep and wide?
The midterms showed that Trump isn’t popular. Plus we’ve had several Governor races and special elections that show that Trump isn’t popular. I don’t see him winning again.
Correct
I heard about some Democrat who plan to switch to Republican Party, what a piece of crap he is.
Thread with references…
Write to your MoC and let them know that NO ONE IS ABOVE THE LAW and that WE ARE WATCHING!!
https://mobile.twitter.com/openletterbot
My comment didn’t post:)? ResistBot and let your MoC that NO ONE is above the law!
Oops:) yes it did post
#ForthePeople
THIS
Exactly. And they’d better never be allowed to serve in the military!
Why we still speak out.
Some people are so amazing!
#KCHonors! Anyone else watching? Our forever President isn’t there, yet they are still magnificent!
Reality …
And, how to win ….
https://twitter.com/JohnWDean/status/120637432738327
Goodnight TOD
I agree with all except Brown; we need him in Senate if we are to regain majority.
Morning everyone
Nice
I’m here with this. Keep investigating while not passing this to the Senate.
I believe that Prof. Tribe is consulting with the Dems, so I’m sure this is being given consideration
In theory the “Sword of Damocles” should be able to persuade any normal person with a sense of morality, but we’re talking about Trump & McConnell here. They aren’t guided by a sense of duty, honor, or commitment to the values of this nation.
LIVE: 75th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge ceremony in Bastogne –
https://abcnews.go.com/Live/video/speciaL-live-7
McConnell and crew just took this oath:
“I solemnly swear (or affirm) that in all things appertaining to the trial of the impeachment of President Donald John Trump, now pending,
I will do
IMPARTIAL JUSTICE
according to the Constitution and laws:
So help me God.”
“What if the president is cleared by the Senate and immediately commits an even worse crime?
Republicans are making it clear they will happily obliterate the notion of objective truth as well as established law and two centuries of democratic traditions in order to win at all costs.” (Will Bunch)
(https://www.inquirer.com/opinion/commentary/trump-senate-impeachment-trial-rigged-mitch-mcconnell-lindsey-graham-20191215.html)
“…Americans who want to save democracy need to be out in the streets to show Mitch McConnell, Lindsey Graham, Donald Trump and all the others that we will be not be passive, disinterested observers while they blow up the American experiment….But for that message to break through, we’re going to need to get very loud.”
-March.To.Remove
John Dean:
“Let’s impeach him now and NOT send it to the Senate rather keep investigating in the House, and add such supplemental articles as needed…Just let it hang over his head. If the worst happens and he is re-elected, send it to the Senate. But keep investigating!!”
— Yes. McConnell has already publicly stated that he is not impartial and that the trial vote will be rigged which delegitimizes the trial.
So don’t look now:
This morning Senator Schumer (per NPR) is saying he might be able to call Mulvaney and Bolton as witnesses. Didn’t MoscowMitch already say “No witnesses”?
—However, my hope is that if Speaker Pelosi’s House caucus comes out FOR continuing to investigate, and not send the articles to the Senate where McConnell has already vowed to rig the trial, that she
will be persuaded.
Irina Sherbakova: “Russian society succumbed to weariness and indifference.
Stalinist crimes, once thought better out in the open, had turned out to be so horrific that people didn’t want to spend time thinking about them. By the mid-1990s, nostalgia for the Soviet period started to creep in….
Television propaganda again worked hard to create that image. The millions who perished in waves of political repression were pushed to the margins of collective consciousness.”
‘…Russia has, in fact, no concept whatsoever of the future.
It’s not that Russians have forgotten about the direct link between Stalin’s name and the political repression that affected almost every family.
Rather, they don’t want to reflect on the terror, on who perpetrated it or what the rationale behind it was.
They aren’t ready to acknowledge that this was the central pillar of the entire system.
…Every day our freedom seems to shrink as quickly as it expanded 30 years ago.”
“Vladimir Putin’s Russia is rehabilitating Stalin.
We must not let it happen”
(https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2019/jul/10/vladimir-putin-russia-rehabilitating-stalin-soviet-past)
–Trumpers need to know the Truth about Putin’s Russia.
New post.
https://obamadiary.wordpress.com/2019/12/16/a-sweet-birthday-gift/