We cannot be too careful in our analysis of just where America's threat is truly coming from. It is my opinion that Trump is simply the fools lackey for the likes of R. Vaughn, and that the direction that Trump is following is Project 2025.
Project 2025 is a well thought out and almost mathematically precise blueprint for the takeover of our country. Quit talking about the fool Trump and start investigating those behind America's Fascist takeover, Project 2025 authors.
The sooner the better. Soon there will be no "better".
Exactly. Trump is the useful vehicle of Russell Vought, an architect of Project 2025, and Stephen Miller, who in the 1960s we would have referred to as one evil dude.
ANYONE ELSE HAVE A COMPLICATED SURGERY recently? I've found that many surgeons who need a detailed mindset come from outside America.
AG Jennings sues Trump to block exorbitant H-1B visa fees [Deleware.gov]
"Attorney General Kathy Jennings today joined a coalition of 19 states suing the Trump Administration over an unlawful policy imposing a $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa petitions. The H-1B visa program, created by bipartisan Congressional majorities and signed into law by George H.W. Bush, alleviates nationwide labor shortages by allowing employers to hire highly skilled immigrants into highly specialized jobs — including teachers, physicians, nurses, and researchers.
“This is an unserious idea that threatens a deeply serious crisis,” said AG Jennings. “Policies like these are why the Trump Administration has lost the public’s confidence on immigration policy. Their blind crusade to demonize any and every immigrant is undermining America’s economy, deepening the affordability crisis, and now further jeopardizing health care access. It’s wrong, and it’s illegal.”
Discussion about survey on immigration suggests that immigration is still a mess. A classic kick the can kind of intractable problem for Ds if they regain the majority. Survey suggests that MAGA base and majority of Rs still support draconian immigration policies. And Ds know what they do NOT support - which is indecent, lawless, economically destabilizing immigration raids. But unclear what they DO support that will address the immediate concerns about immigration. Pathway to citizenship is too remote and wishy washy.
You're both right. We Dem constituents have no "plan" for immigration because it's complicated and because our leaders have not helped us understand the options. Oh, for the time when we had leaders instead of public servants bound up in endless fundraising that detracts from their ability to work for us.
Maybe we need an independent progressive think tank along the lines of what the Heritage Foundation has been able to do for Republicans that posits solutions to big public issues—so that we HAVE options and can weigh the pros and cons instead of having to get on board with one ambiguous solution.
Agree, I also don’t like my last sentence because: it’s the one immigration policy on which there is broad public support so D policy should lead with that.
My “bad” sentence expresses my frustration that pathway to citizenship legislation failed in more favorable political climates - including when sponsored by R presidents. So when it’s mentioned now, it seems a way to agree to do nothing.
That's exactly why I praise David Hogg and his organization "Leaders we Deserve" so much. In a recent email from him, he pointed out that about 70% of Democrats in Congress are 65 and older. He also said they just hold on without doing anything so they can get the much sought after committee chairs. Dick Durbin was the best example of that, I think. David's point was that with more young elected officials, perhaps they are more interested in coming up with workable solutions.
I couldn't agree more with him. It's unbelievable that he's only 26 or so years old. Perhaps it takes being a survivor of a mass shooting to become so thoughtful so young. Very sad state of affairs.
This was a comment in the NYTimes - to me it speaks to our biggest hurdle - Republicans standing up to Trump:
I am so tired of the "they don't actually agree with the President" narrative. You are what you do, especially if you have power. Republicans agree with everything the President is doing, unless they explicitly say otherwise out loud to the press and then vote otherwise. You get no credit for telling Joe Manchin quietly that you actually don't like this stuff. You are what you do.
I find it truly horrifying that "the hardcore base of MAGA...have absolutely no problem with ICE concealing their identities...and taking people off the street. They have no problem with allowing immigrants not to have due process when it comes to immigration courts. They have no problem when it comes to deporting and detaining these immigrants in internment camps." I can only hope that voters with kinder and more logical minds go the polls wherever and whenever there are elections to make sure that this "hardcore base" has absolutely no winners to promulgate their extremely un-American viewpoints.
We cannot be too careful in our analysis of just where America's threat is truly coming from. It is my opinion that Trump is simply the fools lackey for the likes of R. Vaughn, and that the direction that Trump is following is Project 2025.
Project 2025 is a well thought out and almost mathematically precise blueprint for the takeover of our country. Quit talking about the fool Trump and start investigating those behind America's Fascist takeover, Project 2025 authors.
The sooner the better. Soon there will be no "better".
Exactly. Trump is the useful vehicle of Russell Vought, an architect of Project 2025, and Stephen Miller, who in the 1960s we would have referred to as one evil dude.
Steven Miller is one evil dude in 2025. He will likely remain that way for the rest of his life.
The other term of the era for the likes of him was 'fascist pig'.
Exactly, this is what I always tell my friends: Trump is an instrument of the Heritage Foundation. They use each other.
We need to start saying that ICE’s tactics are un-American.
The tactics are those of a terrorist organization.
ANYONE ELSE HAVE A COMPLICATED SURGERY recently? I've found that many surgeons who need a detailed mindset come from outside America.
AG Jennings sues Trump to block exorbitant H-1B visa fees [Deleware.gov]
"Attorney General Kathy Jennings today joined a coalition of 19 states suing the Trump Administration over an unlawful policy imposing a $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa petitions. The H-1B visa program, created by bipartisan Congressional majorities and signed into law by George H.W. Bush, alleviates nationwide labor shortages by allowing employers to hire highly skilled immigrants into highly specialized jobs — including teachers, physicians, nurses, and researchers.
“This is an unserious idea that threatens a deeply serious crisis,” said AG Jennings. “Policies like these are why the Trump Administration has lost the public’s confidence on immigration policy. Their blind crusade to demonize any and every immigrant is undermining America’s economy, deepening the affordability crisis, and now further jeopardizing health care access. It’s wrong, and it’s illegal.”
Discussion about survey on immigration suggests that immigration is still a mess. A classic kick the can kind of intractable problem for Ds if they regain the majority. Survey suggests that MAGA base and majority of Rs still support draconian immigration policies. And Ds know what they do NOT support - which is indecent, lawless, economically destabilizing immigration raids. But unclear what they DO support that will address the immediate concerns about immigration. Pathway to citizenship is too remote and wishy washy.
You're both right. We Dem constituents have no "plan" for immigration because it's complicated and because our leaders have not helped us understand the options. Oh, for the time when we had leaders instead of public servants bound up in endless fundraising that detracts from their ability to work for us.
Maybe we need an independent progressive think tank along the lines of what the Heritage Foundation has been able to do for Republicans that posits solutions to big public issues—so that we HAVE options and can weigh the pros and cons instead of having to get on board with one ambiguous solution.
I fully agree with you on everything except your last sentence.
Agree, I also don’t like my last sentence because: it’s the one immigration policy on which there is broad public support so D policy should lead with that.
My “bad” sentence expresses my frustration that pathway to citizenship legislation failed in more favorable political climates - including when sponsored by R presidents. So when it’s mentioned now, it seems a way to agree to do nothing.
OK, now I understand.
That's exactly why I praise David Hogg and his organization "Leaders we Deserve" so much. In a recent email from him, he pointed out that about 70% of Democrats in Congress are 65 and older. He also said they just hold on without doing anything so they can get the much sought after committee chairs. Dick Durbin was the best example of that, I think. David's point was that with more young elected officials, perhaps they are more interested in coming up with workable solutions.
I couldn't agree more with him. It's unbelievable that he's only 26 or so years old. Perhaps it takes being a survivor of a mass shooting to become so thoughtful so young. Very sad state of affairs.
Hey, thanks for letting me know about “Leaders We Deserve”. “Workable solutions”. That sounds great.
You are very welcome.
Those surveys tell all!
This was a comment in the NYTimes - to me it speaks to our biggest hurdle - Republicans standing up to Trump:
I am so tired of the "they don't actually agree with the President" narrative. You are what you do, especially if you have power. Republicans agree with everything the President is doing, unless they explicitly say otherwise out loud to the press and then vote otherwise. You get no credit for telling Joe Manchin quietly that you actually don't like this stuff. You are what you do.
I find it truly horrifying that "the hardcore base of MAGA...have absolutely no problem with ICE concealing their identities...and taking people off the street. They have no problem with allowing immigrants not to have due process when it comes to immigration courts. They have no problem when it comes to deporting and detaining these immigrants in internment camps." I can only hope that voters with kinder and more logical minds go the polls wherever and whenever there are elections to make sure that this "hardcore base" has absolutely no winners to promulgate their extremely un-American viewpoints.