This is a running commentary on contemporary social, political and religious issues. From the Introduction of James Comey's book "A Higher Loyalty -- Truth, Lies and Leadership" "Man's capacity for justice makes democracy possible, but man's inclination to injustice makes democracy necessary" Reinhold Niebuhr
Friday, February 01, 2019
Change in our Time Part II
Taken from Rachel Maddow Show on 1/31/19 -- Blue Wave Democrats bring new Productivity to House Committees
Here
is the Youtube below of the Rachel Maddow show last night. There is no
substitute I could adequately duplicate in an entertaining way that
could take the place of how Rachel Maddow explains the change first in
Kansas. I paste it here http://www.msnbc.com/rachel- maddow-show
for your edification and entertainment. The nefarious ways the
Republicans of Kansas helped by Republican corrupt Kris Kobach Secretary
of State running for Governor to suppress the Hispanic vote in the town
of Dodge City is beyond belief but with Maddow and the ACLU's help the
citizens of Dodge won the right to vote in the next election. Listen to
the Youtube and enjoy the rest summarized in part below.
Also
on the Youtube: HR1 Democratic priorities: on voting rights and anti
corruption measures. House Democrats anti corruption proposal to end
partisan gerrymandering in federal elections; make election day a
federal holiday so no one has to skip voting because of work; guarantee
early voting days and same day voting would make it uniform throughout
the nation; creating new national automatic voter registration that asks
voters to opt out rather than opt in ensuring more people will be
signed up to vote; prohibit voter roll purging; Non partisan
gerrymandering; Create new ethical code for the president and the
Supreme Court subject to same ethics and anti corruption rules making
sure all branches of government subject to the new law; force dark money
and super PACS to disclose their donors. Held hearings on it and
Republicans were roasted -- There is a new Sheriff in town at least in
the House. McConnell called it a power grab then Democrat Brian Schatz
shot back "Voting IS a power grab. By citizens!"; requirement for
candidates for president and vice president to turn over tax returns or
they could not run. Republicans heretofore under Ryan pretended not to
care. First tax return hearing. Democrat John Lewis will head the
committee on tax law for Presidential and Vice Presidential tax
returns. Trump first President to fail to disclose his tax returns.
This is proposed Democratic legislation. Hearing will be a week from
yesterday at 2:00. and live streamed; Two hearings on Climate Change;
and there is more. Convened hearing on prescription drugs. Watch the
video above.
Elections
matter: Democrats have changed the complexion of the House in
extraordinary ethical and just ways; the Senate and the Presidency are
next to return our nation finally to an ethical spot among the righteous
of democratic nations.
Change in our Time
Democrats Announce Hearing on Trump's Tax Returns"
This
is what power brings. Last night Rachel Maddow the Great enumerated a
list of all the hearings Democrats will be conducting. I will list them
later as Rachel would say "watch this space." It is impressive to say
the least. Will some republicans bolt their party to vote with Dems in
the Senate? Possibly but, perhaps, improbable or at least not enough to withstand a veto. Still maybe but if
nothing else it shows the electorate what Democrats have to offer and
what they are about. The Democratic House's list of national repairs is
substantial and must be done. Instead of focusing on the damn wall
that is NOT an emergency Republicans should focus on a wall against
climate change and should focus on implementing the essence of democracy
by securing the vote equitably and promoting infrastructure repair so
that this nation does not look and act like a third world autocracy.
SUPPORT
PELOSI. RESIST RACIST AGENDAS AND MUCH OF WHAT REPUBLICANS CARE ABOUT.
REPUBLICANS ARE NOT ABOUT MOST OF YOU. TRICKLE DOWN ECONOMICS TRICKLES
UP BACK INTO THE COFFERS OF THE 2% WEALTHIEST AMONG US. RESIST THAT!
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