Need to take on citizens united ruling and stop these rich people from continuing to take away our democracy! …. Pass federal and state laws to finance elections!
But, Jefferson worried that the people - and the argument goes back to Thucydides and Aristotle - are easily misled. He also stressed, passionately and repeatedly, that it was essential for the people to understand the risks and benefits of government, to educate themselves, and to involve themselves in the political process. Without that, he said, the wolves will take over. —Carl Sagan, The Demon-Haunted World: Science as a Candle in the Dark
The price good men pay for indifference to public affairs is to be ruled by evil men. ―Plato
Unless the people, through unified action, arise and take charge of their government, they will find that their government has taken charge of them. Independence and liberty will be gone, and the general public will find itself in a condition of serv tude to an aggregation of organized and selfish interest. ―Calvin Coolidge
First we need to elect pro-democracy candidates in large enough numbers. Plus, I wonder with this Supreme Court -- who delivered the 2009 ruling and is now even more right-wing -- how could any law not get struck down the same way they ruled against key provisions of the McCain-Feingold Act, which was passed by Congress? We need a better SCOTUS too.
It's too late now with all the maga people in our government, but there needs to be a limit on donations. $1000. That's it. No more buying US politicians.
Bernie was in Wisconsin this weekend--it's written up in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. the header reads: Bernie Sanders energizes thousands at UW-Parkside rally, ahead of state Supreme Court race. The byline is Ricardo Torres.
Folks, the election will not matter unless the state of Wisconsin makes sure that the ballot counting that took place in the general election doesn’t take place again. This, in addition to, keeping the MAGA thugs out of the areas where they could eliminate/remove ballots that should be counted under the guise of false accusations that ballots shouldn’t count. The last election was in fact stolen. There is widespread evidence that it happened, including the bomb threats that took place in the races that mattered. We need to make sure that does NOT repeat itself. I don’t know how this can be done, but I do know it has to be done. We need a secure election in April in Wisconsin. And that means hand counting ballots. It means thorough oversight by the LAW. This must be done or all the campaigning in the world won’t stop him from winning
I agree with you. I have sent in an application to be an election worker and an inspector in New York. I will be insisting on hand counting all ballots. I do not trust the voting machines at all. I am not sure how to get all the information to Wisconsin voters.
Trump & Horrors have their eye on privatizing the USPS and no longer allowing voting by mail. This could put an end to voting in many ways and areas! Beware!
The US has to start changing these campaign finance rules. Rich people shouldn't be allowed to spend stupid amounts of money - basically buying thier way to a win. I support campaign finance reform for all parties. That's just ridiculous.
Link Musk’s support of Putin through manipulation of SpaceX satellites and his funding of these federal officials and you’ve got yourself a foreign intelligence agent scandal to talk about.
Is there any way you can post a link to where you donated?? (It may be elsewhere in the comments but I think I’m a little delirious due to late season flu 🙃) thank you!!!!
Mark Thompson's show interviewed Nathan Taylor of ELECTION TRUTH ALLIANCE, a nonpartisan and nonprofit organization. I know Trump's claims of election fraud makes progressives leery of leveling the same charge, but Nathan Taylor seems to lay out a compelling argument based on facts as to why election fraud could be the reason for a Trump win. How did Trump manage to pull off winning EVERY single swing state, even those with abortion rights on the ballot which voted to keep abortion legal? During the midterms, states that had abortion rights on the ballot caused Democrats to over perform, but somehow that wasn't true with the 2024 election. Add to that Trump's praise of Musk after the election where he credited Musk with helping him win PA because Musk knows those "vote counting computers" really well. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F9gCyRkpPe8
Need I mention that Musk and his young hackers got into the Treasury Dept. computers illegally.
Lastly, Trump said in a Republican Governors' meeting that come the midterms, all Blue states will probably disappear.
This is the link to the Election Truth Alliance interview:
There's another issue that Ezra Klein discussed in a recent podcast: people are leaving several blue states (i.e., CA and IL) because the cost of living is so high; that will eventually cause blue states to shift red because working and lower income folks are leaving.
Need to take on citizens united ruling and stop these rich people from continuing to take away our democracy! …. Pass federal and state laws to finance elections!
Worst court ruling in history and goes a long way toward explaining the hell we find ourselves in now.
I couldn’t agree with you and @TonyRestivo more! Our Congress opened the door for this kakistocracy of tech bros and old white billionaires.
Yes NoQuidProQuoALITO’s corrupt ruling
Right!
Just goes to show what happens when we don’t act and react when we need to … should have been a priority several years ago !
But, Jefferson worried that the people - and the argument goes back to Thucydides and Aristotle - are easily misled. He also stressed, passionately and repeatedly, that it was essential for the people to understand the risks and benefits of government, to educate themselves, and to involve themselves in the political process. Without that, he said, the wolves will take over. —Carl Sagan, The Demon-Haunted World: Science as a Candle in the Dark
The price good men pay for indifference to public affairs is to be ruled by evil men. ―Plato
Unless the people, through unified action, arise and take charge of their government, they will find that their government has taken charge of them. Independence and liberty will be gone, and the general public will find itself in a condition of serv tude to an aggregation of organized and selfish interest. ―Calvin Coolidge
Much more on this here: Apathy is the Fire in Which We Burn: https://simulationcommander.substack.com/p/apathy-is-the-fire-in-which-we-burn
Well the wolves have taken over but Americans are FINALLY pissed off and coming out in numbers since GOP WONT HOLD TOWN MEETINGS!
Then have your own town meetings and ask MAGA why their representatives are not there
Absolutely, but there's this fetid SCOTUS festering there...
Really can’t depend on Supreme Court and I never thought I would say that .
Biden talked about expanding Supreme Court but never did … we don’t have a lot of time to save this country.whatever we do it needs to be fast !
First we need to elect pro-democracy candidates in large enough numbers. Plus, I wonder with this Supreme Court -- who delivered the 2009 ruling and is now even more right-wing -- how could any law not get struck down the same way they ruled against key provisions of the McCain-Feingold Act, which was passed by Congress? We need a better SCOTUS too.
It's too late now with all the maga people in our government, but there needs to be a limit on donations. $1000. That's it. No more buying US politicians.
Please Bernie go there and campaign
Bernie was in Wisconsin this weekend--it's written up in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. the header reads: Bernie Sanders energizes thousands at UW-Parkside rally, ahead of state Supreme Court race. The byline is Ricardo Torres.
And he had multiple overflow sites for a 9,000 audience in MI.
👏👏👏. I pray this gets people to the polls
I, PRAY, that Musk isn't allowed to pay people to vote for the uright right!!!!!!!
oops, I meant the UNRIGHT RIGHT !
Folks, the election will not matter unless the state of Wisconsin makes sure that the ballot counting that took place in the general election doesn’t take place again. This, in addition to, keeping the MAGA thugs out of the areas where they could eliminate/remove ballots that should be counted under the guise of false accusations that ballots shouldn’t count. The last election was in fact stolen. There is widespread evidence that it happened, including the bomb threats that took place in the races that mattered. We need to make sure that does NOT repeat itself. I don’t know how this can be done, but I do know it has to be done. We need a secure election in April in Wisconsin. And that means hand counting ballots. It means thorough oversight by the LAW. This must be done or all the campaigning in the world won’t stop him from winning
I agree with you. I have sent in an application to be an election worker and an inspector in New York. I will be insisting on hand counting all ballots. I do not trust the voting machines at all. I am not sure how to get all the information to Wisconsin voters.
Trump & Horrors have their eye on privatizing the USPS and no longer allowing voting by mail. This could put an end to voting in many ways and areas! Beware!
Speak up! Contact your members of Congress.
The US has to start changing these campaign finance rules. Rich people shouldn't be allowed to spend stupid amounts of money - basically buying thier way to a win. I support campaign finance reform for all parties. That's just ridiculous.
Link Musk’s support of Putin through manipulation of SpaceX satellites and his funding of these federal officials and you’ve got yourself a foreign intelligence agent scandal to talk about.
Donated to the cause. Small donors add up I hope
Is there any way you can post a link to where you donated?? (It may be elsewhere in the comments but I think I’m a little delirious due to late season flu 🙃) thank you!!!!
I tapped on the judge underlined name in the article and it took me to the donation page immediately
Gotta love the Meidas touch. lol
Absolutely!!! And for anyone else interested in donating it was super easy and very fast!
Ty. We should all try to donate a few dollars.the corruption is right there. Have the courage to stand up.
Thank you!!!
Thanks for covering this race! I live in Wisconsin and am well aware of her campaign.
WAS THE 2024 ELECTION STOLEN BY MUSK/TRUMP?
Mark Thompson's show interviewed Nathan Taylor of ELECTION TRUTH ALLIANCE, a nonpartisan and nonprofit organization. I know Trump's claims of election fraud makes progressives leery of leveling the same charge, but Nathan Taylor seems to lay out a compelling argument based on facts as to why election fraud could be the reason for a Trump win. How did Trump manage to pull off winning EVERY single swing state, even those with abortion rights on the ballot which voted to keep abortion legal? During the midterms, states that had abortion rights on the ballot caused Democrats to over perform, but somehow that wasn't true with the 2024 election. Add to that Trump's praise of Musk after the election where he credited Musk with helping him win PA because Musk knows those "vote counting computers" really well. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F9gCyRkpPe8
Need I mention that Musk and his young hackers got into the Treasury Dept. computers illegally.
Lastly, Trump said in a Republican Governors' meeting that come the midterms, all Blue states will probably disappear.
This is the link to the Election Truth Alliance interview:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cdg5YFwNayQ
MTN NEEDS TO LOOK INTO THIS. THIS IS WHAT JOURNALISM IS ALL ABOUT!!
YES!!
There's another issue that Ezra Klein discussed in a recent podcast: people are leaving several blue states (i.e., CA and IL) because the cost of living is so high; that will eventually cause blue states to shift red because working and lower income folks are leaving.
Five stars; go watch it, everybody!
It’s easier for Musk to buy a crooked judge than arrange for an honest judge to fall out of a high window. Google “judges and windows in Russia.”
5 Million Patriots --- bring five million citizens to Washington UNTIL: MUSK is expelled; and, TRUMP and VANCE are impeached. 5MillionPatriots.blogspot.com Feathers of Hope. https://jerryweiss.substack.com/p/remove-impeach-impeach
National wide uprising is necessary to stop this evil administration…
Read Feathers of Hope. Acquiescence to Putin is the common denominator.
Fight the good fight, LORD, let goodness prevail! Help her LORD
Thanks for sharing this. I have been trying to promote it where I live. And on my socials.
This is all making sense! No wonder Sen. Sanders included Wisconsin in his fight the oligarchy tour. C'mon Wisconsin voters vote for democracy.
National March this Friday 3/14 see the YouTube channel of Jessica Denson for more info #nowmarch.org