Ha I should have been more clear. I don't mean he's a hero in general. He's awful. He's having a heroic moment. Not because there should be any question about bringing this aid to a vote, but because the pressure on him to NOT do it is extraordinary--probably more than we can ever understand. Look how many supposedly decent people have caved to it.
I'll gladly laud a stopped clock for being right twice a day if it gets us Ukraine funding. But that doesn't mean I think the clock works.
And recognize that Speaker of the House is next in line to be President if Joe strokes and Kamala has a fatal car wreck. That is not something that a lifelong politician gives away easily. Human behavior, and he used to be at the mercy of that crazy Congresswoman from NW Georgia woods. BTW, Democrats backing the Speaker on Ukraine may have changed that equation if they are willing to cancel the power of the Freedom Caucus by supporting the Speaker until Democrats take a 40 seat majority in November. With Jessica and her minions at work, that margin is possible
You did it! I have the capitol switchboard on my speed dial for years. High risk Covid hermit has me reading and writing more and using phone less and NOT calling Senators and Congresspersons. You and Ukraine aid finally put my voice back to Congressman Hudson, NC 9, to leave message to PLEASE vote Ukraine aid and stop sucking up to Trump. Thank you, Jessica. Do have to be careful, it upped by blood pressure a little; not much and came back down. Love, Doc
Whoever says Trumpism isn't a cult, all they have to do is look to NYC today. A cult of Trump member, emulated himself on fire in front of the Court House. Sad. Wake up America and save your family members to leave the cult of Trump before they set the whole world on fire in his name.
This is such a sad story. He was the same age as my youngest daughter. I wish DT and all his hateful , conspiracy laden followers would just go away. Seeing the Biden/Obama clip was refreshing. I’m not looking forward to the broadcast live for TV trials and tribulations of the orange menace. What a waste of time, energy, and money he is. Tank his ratings for once and for all.
No. He actually implied that both Biden and Trump were equally evil. His belief for a number of years before his self-immolation consisted of "anti-establishment conspiracy theories online, including a lengthy article on Substack which blasted politicians, and billionaires and even made reference to The Simpsons. He also labelled the Covid-19 pandemic as an “economic doomsday device”.
The manifesto-style document warned of an impending “apocalyptic fascist world coup.”"
His Substack was taken down soon after his identity was discovered as it no longer is accessible.
This is one of the articles talking about him - and that he apparently became unstable after his mother died, two years ago in April.
I am so grateful that you are shining the light on th Supreme Court. As readers of other sites know I have been very worried about the effect they might have on the outcome of the 2024 election. They have already shown a strong tendency to want to share the lives of all Americans to fit their own image of what seems to be a white Christian, country. For list of some of the cases that they have already used to make America less free and more dangerous, please click on the link below:
Hope those jurors are used to living with mob bosses and extortion and threats and actual physical violence. Surely that scowling mobster sitting as the defendant is doing his best to intimidate all of them with all of the above. As old as I am, I came within an inch of running for the US Senate against Trump endorsed gunslinger Ted Budd just so I could shake my cane at Trump and call him a bully and a coward. I am an IKE Republican and IF I had beaten Budd(unaffiliated can vote in the Republican primary in NC),I would have won the General.Wisely decided to support Jeff Jackson instead. Then he dropped out in favor of Cherri Beasley who lost to Budd by 3.2%. She campaigned like the State Supreme Court Justice she was and NC is stuck with Budd and Tillis. I recognized the intimidation factor running as a Trump critic against someone endorsed by Trump whose minions are 1/3 of these woods. Let's stomp them this November!. He has adapted the Hitler radio heat to this century's screen.
I’ve been emailing my congresspeople every day right after breakfast. I’m hoping this counts. Let’s get this done and tank the pro-Putin (now FART) caucus and everything it stands for.
I’m sorry, but if I read one more time that Johnson is a “hero” for actually doing his job, I’m going to scream! Seriously?
Don't be sorry. I had the same response when I read Jessica's comment.Stop Jess, we need you to remain sane!
Ha I should have been more clear. I don't mean he's a hero in general. He's awful. He's having a heroic moment. Not because there should be any question about bringing this aid to a vote, but because the pressure on him to NOT do it is extraordinary--probably more than we can ever understand. Look how many supposedly decent people have caved to it.
I'll gladly laud a stopped clock for being right twice a day if it gets us Ukraine funding. But that doesn't mean I think the clock works.
And recognize that Speaker of the House is next in line to be President if Joe strokes and Kamala has a fatal car wreck. That is not something that a lifelong politician gives away easily. Human behavior, and he used to be at the mercy of that crazy Congresswoman from NW Georgia woods. BTW, Democrats backing the Speaker on Ukraine may have changed that equation if they are willing to cancel the power of the Freedom Caucus by supporting the Speaker until Democrats take a 40 seat majority in November. With Jessica and her minions at work, that margin is possible
He’s not a hero but I’m glad he’s doing his job. His son just joined the Navy so he has a vested interest in not getting us into WWlll.
That actually makes a lot of sense. I haven't heard anyone else make that connection.
Others have mentioned this in comments in other Substacks.
To my mind, that actually makes Johnson more of a POS
I understand.
You did it! I have the capitol switchboard on my speed dial for years. High risk Covid hermit has me reading and writing more and using phone less and NOT calling Senators and Congresspersons. You and Ukraine aid finally put my voice back to Congressman Hudson, NC 9, to leave message to PLEASE vote Ukraine aid and stop sucking up to Trump. Thank you, Jessica. Do have to be careful, it upped by blood pressure a little; not much and came back down. Love, Doc
Take care of yourself, Doc!
Whoever says Trumpism isn't a cult, all they have to do is look to NYC today. A cult of Trump member, emulated himself on fire in front of the Court House. Sad. Wake up America and save your family members to leave the cult of Trump before they set the whole world on fire in his name.
Do we know for sure that was a Trump supporter?
Yes, he left his manifesto online
This guy actually burned himself up for Donald Trump?Unable to wrap my head around this one.
Unbelievable.
No. But he probably chose this venue due to the publicity this would give him. Forever tied to tffg..
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/max-azzarello-fire-trump-manifesto-b2532220.html
This is such a sad story. He was the same age as my youngest daughter. I wish DT and all his hateful , conspiracy laden followers would just go away. Seeing the Biden/Obama clip was refreshing. I’m not looking forward to the broadcast live for TV trials and tribulations of the orange menace. What a waste of time, energy, and money he is. Tank his ratings for once and for all.
No. He actually implied that both Biden and Trump were equally evil. His belief for a number of years before his self-immolation consisted of "anti-establishment conspiracy theories online, including a lengthy article on Substack which blasted politicians, and billionaires and even made reference to The Simpsons. He also labelled the Covid-19 pandemic as an “economic doomsday device”.
The manifesto-style document warned of an impending “apocalyptic fascist world coup.”"
His Substack was taken down soon after his identity was discovered as it no longer is accessible.
This is one of the articles talking about him - and that he apparently became unstable after his mother died, two years ago in April.
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/max-azzarello-fire-trump-manifesto-b2532220.html
I am so grateful that you are shining the light on th Supreme Court. As readers of other sites know I have been very worried about the effect they might have on the outcome of the 2024 election. They have already shown a strong tendency to want to share the lives of all Americans to fit their own image of what seems to be a white Christian, country. For list of some of the cases that they have already used to make America less free and more dangerous, please click on the link below:
https://open.substack.com/pub/oldandintheway45/p/a-list-of-15-disruptive-supreme-court?r=3qbw9&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web
Also, join United for Democracy.
Wow. So much great information here. See you on the 24th! And Jane Fonda the next day. Wow.
I know, right? Thanks, Annie!
Hope those jurors are used to living with mob bosses and extortion and threats and actual physical violence. Surely that scowling mobster sitting as the defendant is doing his best to intimidate all of them with all of the above. As old as I am, I came within an inch of running for the US Senate against Trump endorsed gunslinger Ted Budd just so I could shake my cane at Trump and call him a bully and a coward. I am an IKE Republican and IF I had beaten Budd(unaffiliated can vote in the Republican primary in NC),I would have won the General.Wisely decided to support Jeff Jackson instead. Then he dropped out in favor of Cherri Beasley who lost to Budd by 3.2%. She campaigned like the State Supreme Court Justice she was and NC is stuck with Budd and Tillis. I recognized the intimidation factor running as a Trump critic against someone endorsed by Trump whose minions are 1/3 of these woods. Let's stomp them this November!. He has adapted the Hitler radio heat to this century's screen.
Thank you for the Resistbot letter! Signed today.
Thanks!
Let’s follow Hubbell’s use today of the NY trial being: THE ELECTION INTERFERENCE TRIAL. It is so much more than hush money, porn star affairs etc.
I wrote a whole intro about that a few days ago. (:
Made a TikTok too. https://youtu.be/SlqEGoQv9Ls?si=fuV8T19oOCEeVp1Y
I’ve been emailing my congresspeople every day right after breakfast. I’m hoping this counts. Let’s get this done and tank the pro-Putin (now FART) caucus and everything it stands for.
OMG love this.