December 27, 2022

Where did the wealth go?

Was it always an estimation?

"America’s richest lost $660 billion collectively in 2022 — Elon Musk lost the most"

If they lost the money. Where is it now?

https://www.cnbc.com/2022/12/27/elon-musk-lost-the-most-money-of-all-americas-billionaires-in-2022.html

December 21, 2022

Great quote from NJ Representative re: Mnuchin

U.S. Rep. Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ)

"Being lectured on civility from someone who works for the President, President Trump, is like taking chivalry lessons from Jack the Ripper. It is impossible to be polite to corruption and people who break the law."

https://www.rawstory.com/mnuchin-lied-to-congress-and-broke-the-law-to-protect-trumps-taxes-says-top-house-democrat/

November 17, 2022

Two important articles on going forward with crazy town.

https://www.rawstory.com/investigating-gop/

On Wednesday, POLITICO reported that Democratic strategists are launching a "war room" to investigate House Republicans in the event that they abuse their oversight powers in an incoming Republican majority.

https://www.rawstory.com/council-for-national-policy-2657948874/?cx_testId=15&cx_testVariant=cx_1&cx_artPos=0&cx_experienceId=EXQZWTHDAGO3#cxrecs_s

Newly revealed documents shed light on a secretive right-wing group, its well-connected members and extensive efforts undertaken to overturn Donald Trump's election loss.

Mark Meadows is the worst!!

November 15, 2022

a little bit anxious for Katie Porter

For the first time in 5 days she lost votes.


Tonight:




Earlier

November 10, 2022

Musing a solution to our anti-democratic electoral college .

Don't pounce on me please, like usual. Just think what this would do. Alternate every 4 years to go by popular vote and electoral college vote. It's a compromise worth pondering since getting rid of the damned thing has Constitutional roots.

Otherwise it's a an amendment fight. I want so much to see a 2 year campaign based on winning the majority of Americans' votes. What would that change? Everything.

November 9, 2022

Reliable Sources for Runoff Donations

Got an email from this group:

"Progressive Turnout Project
2‌01 W La‌ke St #1‌04
Ch‌icago, I‌L 6‌06‌06

Paid for by Progressive Turnout Project and not authorized by any candidate or candidate's committee.

Thank you for supporting the Progressive Turnout Project. We’re a 100% grassroots-funded organization with a single mission: rallying Democrats to exercise their right to vote."

It's pretty aggressive. Don't know who they are.

The well is nearly dry.. I can't give much more. So if anybody knows where money is best sent for Warmock, please post. Thanks!

P.S. Are these guys for real?

October 14, 2022

Anyone else in the 2% of enthusiastic Democrats?

I got this text today...

"When I looked through our database, I was very impressed with your level of enthusiasm. In fact, you are more active than 98 percent of Democrats in our system!

As one of our most active supporters, you're who we NEED to hear from to best inform our strategy to defend President Biden's Democratic Senate majority.

In 2020, collecting input from supporters like you made a HUGE difference in our winning strategy. You helped us flip the Senate and kick Donald Trump out of office -- and now we need your help again.

That’s why I’d like to personally invite you to join an exclusive focus group and become a Senior Democratic Strategist -- fewer than 2% of our supporters made the cut, Christina, and you're one of them. Here’s the link to join: bluesenate.com/l/JwkEe

I'm excited to have you on the team!

- Christie, DSCC Executive Director"

Curious to know how many here got "the call".

October 6, 2022

Should there be a kind of draft for the police nationwide?

Actual patrolling by those who'd not thought of being in the police force, but could be drafted, trained at the federal level and disbursed to their own communities for service.

There has been talk about some form of service to be performed by all Americans. Sadly, left to volunteerism or career choices, too often white supremacists wind up in local police departments.

This would be a huge lift, but it ought to be discussed.

October 5, 2022

OPEC to weigh in to aid Putin and hurt US.

OPEC+ Weighs Large Oil Cutback That Could Scramble Midterms, Boost Russia

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/ap-opec-oil-prices_n_633d8471e4b0e376dbfcd8aa

How on earth do we save the planet with overlords like these guys messing with it?

September 23, 2022

What to do about GOP Predators?

Al Franken got booted for practically nothing. But Gaetz may get off entirely to cheers from the worst of us.

TALLAHASSEE - The Washington Post reported Friday that U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., is unlikely to be charged after a federal investigation that focused on allegations he had sex with a 17-year-old girl.

https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/report-matt-gaetz-unlikely-to-face-charges-sex-trafficking-probe/