trump's surrogates are talking about confiscating ballots and other election crimes. They wouldn't talk that way if we had a history of holding them accountable.
I am also involved with both. And support both monetarily. They’re doing excellent work on behalf of us all, so if you have any extra money at all, they both deserve to get some of it.
It is ‘t precisely correct to say that Trump has EARNED more in his current term than during his entire first one, because he has EARNED nothing. He has grifted, stolen, appropriated, and generally accumulated but he has not EARNED. And the corruption is thick, and it is ugly. So many investigations and hearings and trials and very likely convictions and terms in prison ahead……and each will be a step in taking back our beloved nation from the criminals.
We need the Blue Tsunami to do any of this. Make your plan to vote - preferably early and in person. Join a local get out the vote drive. Talk to people. Go to the nearest NO KINGS protest on the 17th.
When the Democrats take back Congress, I wonder where they even start? The corruption is so pervasive, how do they begin? Impeaching cabinet members? Trump? Enacting the legislation that bans side hustles? The Democrats will have to be careful because in addition to rooting out corruption and ineptitude, they’ll have to make sure their constituents see progress. Otherwise, voters might swing the other way in 2028. I wish all of them were avid Jen Rubin readers, as we are, but many don’t understand the issues or the power of their votes. How else to explain giving Trump another shot at the White House after he so thoroughly botched and looted his way through his first term?
The critical key is the right to private action. At the heart of all of Trump’s overreach is his takeover of the Department of Justice. There is an absolute need for an independent mechanism for enforcement of constraint laws. Otherwise, as we’ve al legal constraints can be willfully ignored by a rogue President.
How telling that all these reform efforts have been renewed and refocused because of one man. One man with a mental illness, an adolescent view of women, and the strange ability to convince other weak minded people that he’s strong and smart. The ACLU and Common Cause were created to fight for all of us against the tyranny of some of us. There will always be trumpian politicians and there will always be fighters against them. But only one group would literally kill to stay in power.
I don’t understand why the anti-corruption laws should be limited to the presidency. I think they should apply to everyone on the federal payroll. Additionally they should include influence peddling.
I support both Common Cause and the ACLU financially. We're lucky to have them. But good luck with a "clean anti-corruption reform". How would it be enforced? Trump would simply ignore it. Unless the Congress is willing to impeach and remove a president because of corruption, it simply won't matter. There's already plenty of evidence that Trump is selling pardons, accepting "emoluments", and exchanging political "favors" for "donations" (I think that's called 'bribery', right?).
There's already ample evidence to impeach and remove Trump from office. What we need are Senators with spines (Mitch McConnell deserves special recognition for disservice to our country for not voting to impeach Trump the last time for trying to overturn an election and orchestrating a riot that took over the Capitol). What's a little financial corruption when compared to an attempted coup?
Only a procedural quibble here: It is the the House of Representatives that impeaches, and this they did - twice. It is on the U.S. Senate to convict and remove - this McConnell and his caucus FAILED to do - also twice. Otherwise, your comment is right on the money.
We have civil rights organizations such as the ACLU to protect people from abuses by the government. They are worth their weight in gold and worth supporting.
While I'm cautiously optimistic, but still somewhat skeptical, I would want to see more details on the concept. Quite a number of moving parts. For example, a profiteering ban could only work if Citizens United was repealed and a much stricter policy adopted. Far too many jobs and Billions of dollars invested in this current method to simply end - at least for the next few Congressional cycles. I can easily see pay to play deals where payment is made after the elected (or not) official leaves their position. Stopping ICE et.al. from misuse and abuse is a given. But we need to reform our immigration laws. For example, I have a problem with TPS, not because it serves a vital humanitarian function, but because our aid programs don't work well. If we grant a Haitian TPS for a given period because of conflict or disaster, it seems to me that TPS status should be tied to an actual program to assist in real disaster relief. Without that, why approve TPS? That's why it's called "Temporary," to help the country in question resolve the problem so the TPS folks can return home to their community. Otherwise, it's a poorly worded method for immigration.
I am supremely confident that my automatic monthly contributions to the ACLU and Common Cause make a difference. I encourage all of those who can afford any amount do the same. The cost for doing nothing means everything.
At least Common Cause and the ACLU have recognized and noted the many loopholes and weakenesses that Donald Trump has exercised and taken advantage of to enrich himself and his family while supposedly acting as a public servant. Members of congress have done a lot of the same by accepting (in some cases, requesting) money from corporate lobbyists in a glorified pay-to-play scheme. When are 'we the people' going to demand an end to this personal profiteering?
I am happy to say that I have been a monthly donor of ACLU for decades, and just recently I made a donation to Common Cause. It's too bad we have to pay for organizations to protect people's rights -- the government should be doing that with our tax dollars! -- but at least there are the orgs like ACLU and CC.
I live on Social Security but still give monthly to ACLU and Common Cause (and ASPCA!). These organizations guard our freedoms when we are under siege by traitors, as we are now.
trump's surrogates are talking about confiscating ballots and other election crimes. They wouldn't talk that way if we had a history of holding them accountable.
Wonderful, Ms. Rubin! I've been supporting both groups. Both have been tireless in this work. Shout out to ACLU Texas, where I live in a rural town.
I am also involved with both. And support both monetarily. They’re doing excellent work on behalf of us all, so if you have any extra money at all, they both deserve to get some of it.
It is ‘t precisely correct to say that Trump has EARNED more in his current term than during his entire first one, because he has EARNED nothing. He has grifted, stolen, appropriated, and generally accumulated but he has not EARNED. And the corruption is thick, and it is ugly. So many investigations and hearings and trials and very likely convictions and terms in prison ahead……and each will be a step in taking back our beloved nation from the criminals.
We need the Blue Tsunami to do any of this. Make your plan to vote - preferably early and in person. Join a local get out the vote drive. Talk to people. Go to the nearest NO KINGS protest on the 17th.
When the Democrats take back Congress, I wonder where they even start? The corruption is so pervasive, how do they begin? Impeaching cabinet members? Trump? Enacting the legislation that bans side hustles? The Democrats will have to be careful because in addition to rooting out corruption and ineptitude, they’ll have to make sure their constituents see progress. Otherwise, voters might swing the other way in 2028. I wish all of them were avid Jen Rubin readers, as we are, but many don’t understand the issues or the power of their votes. How else to explain giving Trump another shot at the White House after he so thoroughly botched and looted his way through his first term?
The critical key is the right to private action. At the heart of all of Trump’s overreach is his takeover of the Department of Justice. There is an absolute need for an independent mechanism for enforcement of constraint laws. Otherwise, as we’ve al legal constraints can be willfully ignored by a rogue President.
How telling that all these reform efforts have been renewed and refocused because of one man. One man with a mental illness, an adolescent view of women, and the strange ability to convince other weak minded people that he’s strong and smart. The ACLU and Common Cause were created to fight for all of us against the tyranny of some of us. There will always be trumpian politicians and there will always be fighters against them. But only one group would literally kill to stay in power.
I don’t understand why the anti-corruption laws should be limited to the presidency. I think they should apply to everyone on the federal payroll. Additionally they should include influence peddling.
The Supreme Court is included.
I support both Common Cause and the ACLU financially. We're lucky to have them. But good luck with a "clean anti-corruption reform". How would it be enforced? Trump would simply ignore it. Unless the Congress is willing to impeach and remove a president because of corruption, it simply won't matter. There's already plenty of evidence that Trump is selling pardons, accepting "emoluments", and exchanging political "favors" for "donations" (I think that's called 'bribery', right?).
There's already ample evidence to impeach and remove Trump from office. What we need are Senators with spines (Mitch McConnell deserves special recognition for disservice to our country for not voting to impeach Trump the last time for trying to overturn an election and orchestrating a riot that took over the Capitol). What's a little financial corruption when compared to an attempted coup?
Only a procedural quibble here: It is the the House of Representatives that impeaches, and this they did - twice. It is on the U.S. Senate to convict and remove - this McConnell and his caucus FAILED to do - also twice. Otherwise, your comment is right on the money.
We have civil rights organizations such as the ACLU to protect people from abuses by the government. They are worth their weight in gold and worth supporting.
While I'm cautiously optimistic, but still somewhat skeptical, I would want to see more details on the concept. Quite a number of moving parts. For example, a profiteering ban could only work if Citizens United was repealed and a much stricter policy adopted. Far too many jobs and Billions of dollars invested in this current method to simply end - at least for the next few Congressional cycles. I can easily see pay to play deals where payment is made after the elected (or not) official leaves their position. Stopping ICE et.al. from misuse and abuse is a given. But we need to reform our immigration laws. For example, I have a problem with TPS, not because it serves a vital humanitarian function, but because our aid programs don't work well. If we grant a Haitian TPS for a given period because of conflict or disaster, it seems to me that TPS status should be tied to an actual program to assist in real disaster relief. Without that, why approve TPS? That's why it's called "Temporary," to help the country in question resolve the problem so the TPS folks can return home to their community. Otherwise, it's a poorly worded method for immigration.
I am supremely confident that my automatic monthly contributions to the ACLU and Common Cause make a difference. I encourage all of those who can afford any amount do the same. The cost for doing nothing means everything.
At least Common Cause and the ACLU have recognized and noted the many loopholes and weakenesses that Donald Trump has exercised and taken advantage of to enrich himself and his family while supposedly acting as a public servant. Members of congress have done a lot of the same by accepting (in some cases, requesting) money from corporate lobbyists in a glorified pay-to-play scheme. When are 'we the people' going to demand an end to this personal profiteering?
It’s time to punch Kevin Roberts in the face and elsewhere.
I am happy to say that I have been a monthly donor of ACLU for decades, and just recently I made a donation to Common Cause. It's too bad we have to pay for organizations to protect people's rights -- the government should be doing that with our tax dollars! -- but at least there are the orgs like ACLU and CC.
I live on Social Security but still give monthly to ACLU and Common Cause (and ASPCA!). These organizations guard our freedoms when we are under siege by traitors, as we are now.