Absolutely. I don't like that the Dems didn't just boycott the entire thing to begin with. But when Rep. Green walked out, every single one of the Dems should have stood up & walked out with him. Every single one.
I think even more effective is if they had taken his place, one by one, and had to be escorted out. SO ANGRY at the Dems who voted to censure him! He's a damn hero.
If the Dems had boycotted, Mike Johnson would have filled those seats with Republican staffers; making it appear as if the room were full of Republicans cheering.
Since Trump lives and dies by the stock market, I will double down on my consumer boycott. Also, someone needs to look into their (insider) trading habits. Announce tariffs; Buy low; Reverse course; Sell high.
I think Trump does this to “flex” and get attention. He wants leaders calling him and begging him to stop, the markets freaking out and everyone talking about him. He’s a narcissist. It is all about him and none of it about how it affects Americans.
Except here, PM Trudeau & President Sheinbaum definitely did not beg for anything. They stand up to the bully; the bully cringes & runs away. And he's terrified about the downward effect on the market.
Democrat Marcy Kaptur of Ohio where I am from voted to censure Al Green. She is spineless. It's time for her to retire. Currently she is in her 22nd term, she has been a member of Congress since 1983.
Jim, what you expressed at the end of this discussion, being part of the human family, that is why I feel you are so good at what you do...that is your perspective, regardless of party line...we are all on this globe together and we have to do whatever it takes to keep that perspective. Thank you for hosting these two very interesting people...I so appreciate you bringing different perspectives to everything this country is going through right now. I want the chaos to stop, I want the cruelty to stop, I want our Democratic representatives to not only speak out but to take action...to Molly and Rick's points...keep telling what the current administration is actually doing. Ask those MAGA supporters if they really wanted the veteran's suicide hotline defunded...WTF? I don't think this is what they expected but I also don't think that until MAGA supporters lives are SO impacted and made difficult, they will not look elsewhere for leadership...thank you again...
I can't believe 10 Democrats voted in favor of the censure. I'm just livid about it. But I love what you wrote -- honorable censure! Yes! For sure! Thank you!
I am really getting tired with all this Doge. Trump is a coward, who never served a day to defend this country. Many Vets are speaking out about the betrayal they feel by the man they voted for. No one should be surprised he is screwing over the men and women who actually served our country. He needed their votes and he got them. With the protection and support of Doge, this administration has turned their backs on all of us. One program after another is being dismantled to overwhelm the American people. GOP Rep Brandon Gill really irritated me today, when asked about veterans getting fired, "Nobody in the United States has a right by God to have a job at taxpayers expense at the federal government." Trump's V.A. Secretary Doug Collins stated, "This administration is finally going to give the veterans what they want." sanewash, rinse and repeat....it's obscene.
I am a disabled veteran, retired from the army....and I worked at the VA after retiring...to cut anything from the VA is horrible...it is our life line, literally.
I come here for therapy. It gives me a chance to relax my jaw and even share a laugh at "his" expense (I won't say his name). Your kindness and grace are so very much needed right now. Thanks for this, Jim.
One of the best podcasts I have joined. The honesty from Molly and Rick and the thoughtful analysis from Jim is exactly what we need. I so sincerely appreciated Jim's ending...yes, we cannot be cruel. We have to care about our neighbors, our community, our country. Thank you to Jim, Rick and Molly for keeping us centered and focused and also making us feel like we have so many on our side.
I wanted them all to walk out with Al Green. I would have. They need to get back to protest mode and stand up for their beliefs.
Absolutely. I don't like that the Dems didn't just boycott the entire thing to begin with. But when Rep. Green walked out, every single one of the Dems should have stood up & walked out with him. Every single one.
I think even more effective is if they had taken his place, one by one, and had to be escorted out. SO ANGRY at the Dems who voted to censure him! He's a damn hero.
If the Dems had boycotted, Mike Johnson would have filled those seats with Republican staffers; making it appear as if the room were full of Republicans cheering.
You three together were the bomb!
Since Trump lives and dies by the stock market, I will double down on my consumer boycott. Also, someone needs to look into their (insider) trading habits. Announce tariffs; Buy low; Reverse course; Sell high.
I do not understand much about the stock market, but it was interesting hearing others earlier today talking about Trump trying to tank it.
Was a great show! Very ‘tell it like it is’ with much needed humor thrown in!!👌🏼
I think Trump does this to “flex” and get attention. He wants leaders calling him and begging him to stop, the markets freaking out and everyone talking about him. He’s a narcissist. It is all about him and none of it about how it affects Americans.
Except here, PM Trudeau & President Sheinbaum definitely did not beg for anything. They stand up to the bully; the bully cringes & runs away. And he's terrified about the downward effect on the market.
What were the 10 Democrats who voted for censure of Rep. Al Green trying to prove? They should have been standing with him Tuesday night!
Democrat Marcy Kaptur of Ohio where I am from voted to censure Al Green. She is spineless. It's time for her to retire. Currently she is in her 22nd term, she has been a member of Congress since 1983.
Get her out. What an embarrassment.
They should have stood up & walked out with him. Every last one of them.
Exactly! I'm completely shook by it. And when I say shook, I mean pissed!
Best bit of the day. Love the show Jim and love your guests!
Jim, what you expressed at the end of this discussion, being part of the human family, that is why I feel you are so good at what you do...that is your perspective, regardless of party line...we are all on this globe together and we have to do whatever it takes to keep that perspective. Thank you for hosting these two very interesting people...I so appreciate you bringing different perspectives to everything this country is going through right now. I want the chaos to stop, I want the cruelty to stop, I want our Democratic representatives to not only speak out but to take action...to Molly and Rick's points...keep telling what the current administration is actually doing. Ask those MAGA supporters if they really wanted the veteran's suicide hotline defunded...WTF? I don't think this is what they expected but I also don't think that until MAGA supporters lives are SO impacted and made difficult, they will not look elsewhere for leadership...thank you again...
Such a thoughtful note. Thank you!
I'll be playing All Al Green all night on my Facebook in honor of the Congressman from Texas and his honorable censure.
I can't believe 10 Democrats voted in favor of the censure. I'm just livid about it. But I love what you wrote -- honorable censure! Yes! For sure! Thank you!
Agreed. Shocking that 10 Dems voted in favor of censure.
Cowards.
Good trouble. 💙
We cannot be in the business of tolerating cruelty. Very moving summing up.
I totally agree that the Democrats better get their SHIT TOGETHER NOW
I am really getting tired with all this Doge. Trump is a coward, who never served a day to defend this country. Many Vets are speaking out about the betrayal they feel by the man they voted for. No one should be surprised he is screwing over the men and women who actually served our country. He needed their votes and he got them. With the protection and support of Doge, this administration has turned their backs on all of us. One program after another is being dismantled to overwhelm the American people. GOP Rep Brandon Gill really irritated me today, when asked about veterans getting fired, "Nobody in the United States has a right by God to have a job at taxpayers expense at the federal government." Trump's V.A. Secretary Doug Collins stated, "This administration is finally going to give the veterans what they want." sanewash, rinse and repeat....it's obscene.
I am a disabled veteran, retired from the army....and I worked at the VA after retiring...to cut anything from the VA is horrible...it is our life line, literally.
I come here for therapy. It gives me a chance to relax my jaw and even share a laugh at "his" expense (I won't say his name). Your kindness and grace are so very much needed right now. Thanks for this, Jim.
Love you Jim!❤️
One of the best podcasts I have joined. The honesty from Molly and Rick and the thoughtful analysis from Jim is exactly what we need. I so sincerely appreciated Jim's ending...yes, we cannot be cruel. We have to care about our neighbors, our community, our country. Thank you to Jim, Rick and Molly for keeping us centered and focused and also making us feel like we have so many on our side.