It looks like the resistance is starting to coalesce throughout the nation in many places, at many levels, and in many ways. I suspect the resistance will grow as the Musk/Trump Administration do stupid and unlawful things.
Although they can't really do anything, why won't the Democrats introduce whatever kind of action it would take to stop this. It would at least be showing the American public that they are the ones who care about them
Dems have tried many ways to get musk to come to congress to explain his bs DOGE dept. Of course maggots voted down. The other way they can get musk to congress is subpoena him....that's coming next. But will he comply....
Who could have guessed that two malignant narcissistic sociopaths would have trouble sharing power? This is where the Resistance must strike - strategically, repeatedly, and mercilessly. The toe-sucking video surprise at HUD this morning was an excellent first step in this vein. I believe they want to eat one another. All they need is a little encouragement. It will be far more expedient and effective than trying to change the minds of the blathering masses who still support them.
Thanks so much for this posting today. Little by little my hope is rising again that this s$#t show will be able to turn around. Get those Republicans in office to find their backbones & stand up for their constituents.
Mark do you have any insights as to who in government can actually do anything? Seems there are major oversight & enforcement loopholes. It’s still a shock that an unelected rich person sets up a shadow government and people act as if it is real … and it is having real, dire consequences.
Agree that the power is in us people, and I trust it’s gaining momentum.
Beth, it’s a tough question. The most effective way is for people to refuse to execute his orders, en masse, and shut down all but the most critical government functions. That would get the Republicans in Congress to pay attention. Short of that, I’m out of ideas.
Thanks for your reply, always, Mark. It really is up to us. I keep thinking of the Magnificent Seven, for some reason. I think your answer is correct, maybe it is that simple really — our voices, our hearts, our unity, our love of what this country is supposed to be, for everyone. Taking it into our hands.
It looks like the resistance is starting to coalesce throughout the nation in many places, at many levels, and in many ways. I suspect the resistance will grow as the Musk/Trump Administration do stupid and unlawful things.
It sure does, and it has to be continue.
According to Mark Elias at Democracy, docket, the courts do have enforcement power.
https://substack.com/@chrisberrie/note/c-93274063?r=ap54k&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=notes-share-action
I didn’t know they could contract out enforcement. This is great news Chris.
Made me feel a whole lot better. I also read it on another Substack, but I can’t remember who it was. They may have been parroting Marc Elias.
Although they can't really do anything, why won't the Democrats introduce whatever kind of action it would take to stop this. It would at least be showing the American public that they are the ones who care about them
Without control of the chambers or the committees anything they try to do won’t even see the light of day.
Dems have tried many ways to get musk to come to congress to explain his bs DOGE dept. Of course maggots voted down. The other way they can get musk to congress is subpoena him....that's coming next. But will he comply....
What an arrogant, obtuse, full of it douchebag… he isn’t needed, not wanted, unelected, and would NEVER BE ELECTED!
Elmo, please GO!
Who could have guessed that two malignant narcissistic sociopaths would have trouble sharing power? This is where the Resistance must strike - strategically, repeatedly, and mercilessly. The toe-sucking video surprise at HUD this morning was an excellent first step in this vein. I believe they want to eat one another. All they need is a little encouragement. It will be far more expedient and effective than trying to change the minds of the blathering masses who still support them.
Thanks so much for this posting today. Little by little my hope is rising again that this s$#t show will be able to turn around. Get those Republicans in office to find their backbones & stand up for their constituents.
Good synopsis!
It appears their shock and awe has fizzled….now we have to keep pressure on to bury it!!!!
Mark do you have any insights as to who in government can actually do anything? Seems there are major oversight & enforcement loopholes. It’s still a shock that an unelected rich person sets up a shadow government and people act as if it is real … and it is having real, dire consequences.
Agree that the power is in us people, and I trust it’s gaining momentum.
Beth, it’s a tough question. The most effective way is for people to refuse to execute his orders, en masse, and shut down all but the most critical government functions. That would get the Republicans in Congress to pay attention. Short of that, I’m out of ideas.
Thanks for your reply, always, Mark. It really is up to us. I keep thinking of the Magnificent Seven, for some reason. I think your answer is correct, maybe it is that simple really — our voices, our hearts, our unity, our love of what this country is supposed to be, for everyone. Taking it into our hands.
Why would Trump be afraid of him? He doesn't need his money anymore and he doesn't care about the midterms.
Because there is every possibility that Musk is allied with Putin, who Trump is DEFINITELY afraid of.
Well, if that's the case, then the two old men need to become very, very ill and Musk ... I won't say it.