After all that has gone on, I have lost what little optimism I once had. I don't know why Republican Senators would suddenly grow a spine if they haven't already.
I think there are some that will never grow a spine. They're too attached to the power teat, but there ARE some that are hearing from constituents and you can only ignore those people for so long.
It's such a tragedy that the Republican party (in particular) has basically morally collapsed and is in favor of such harmful and damaging policies. Our country has the potential to do such great things for people if only the people in charge could put the good of all people first. If only they could stop the continual slide toward increasing wealth inequity. Billionaires should not have lower effective tax rates than the poor! Increasing taxes for the wealthiest among us is not anti-wealthy. And let's face it - they would barely feel it. It is fair and would help all of us. We could do more good things for society. We should be investing in education, our environment, health and medical research, food, housing - not cutting these things. These ARE the things that makes us stronger and better. It makes no F-ing sense to do the opposite! It's insane that there is such a focus on the miniscule amount of fraud that might occur among the poor as they try to get by and so little focus on the wealthiest and how they get out of paying taxes. Why is that not front and center in news coverage and why isn't the average (Republican) person listening?
Meanwhile in southern Florida where Cubans and Venezuelan voters supported the rapist/felon with huge majorities they are now being hunted down by ICE, I love it when the worm turns! Oh and that BBB will likely pass and millions of Trumpanzees will suffer, I take on a little pleasure in that!
I'm thinking there are enough Republicans who are hearing from their constituents that this might not be the slam dunk the diapered felon who rapes thinks it will be.
I am sincerely hopeful that this BUB or big fugly bill will not pass. This hope is based on the fact that even folks who bought the lie the first time have a brain and now see the light. Especially those who are newer to USA.
Calls made. Though here in CT. the calls are more in support since both Senators’ staff say they are definitely voting against this Big Beautiful/ Fugly Bill.
And I have sent your Substack with a note to friends out of state.
After all that has gone on, I have lost what little optimism I once had. I don't know why Republican Senators would suddenly grow a spine if they haven't already.
I think there are some that will never grow a spine. They're too attached to the power teat, but there ARE some that are hearing from constituents and you can only ignore those people for so long.
It's such a tragedy that the Republican party (in particular) has basically morally collapsed and is in favor of such harmful and damaging policies. Our country has the potential to do such great things for people if only the people in charge could put the good of all people first. If only they could stop the continual slide toward increasing wealth inequity. Billionaires should not have lower effective tax rates than the poor! Increasing taxes for the wealthiest among us is not anti-wealthy. And let's face it - they would barely feel it. It is fair and would help all of us. We could do more good things for society. We should be investing in education, our environment, health and medical research, food, housing - not cutting these things. These ARE the things that makes us stronger and better. It makes no F-ing sense to do the opposite! It's insane that there is such a focus on the miniscule amount of fraud that might occur among the poor as they try to get by and so little focus on the wealthiest and how they get out of paying taxes. Why is that not front and center in news coverage and why isn't the average (Republican) person listening?
It's like watching, in slo-mo, a bridge collapsing.
I imagine what good is possible and am so sad that those in power are charging off into the dark side.
Meanwhile in southern Florida where Cubans and Venezuelan voters supported the rapist/felon with huge majorities they are now being hunted down by ICE, I love it when the worm turns! Oh and that BBB will likely pass and millions of Trumpanzees will suffer, I take on a little pleasure in that!
I'm thinking there are enough Republicans who are hearing from their constituents that this might not be the slam dunk the diapered felon who rapes thinks it will be.
I am sincerely hopeful that this BUB or big fugly bill will not pass. This hope is based on the fact that even folks who bought the lie the first time have a brain and now see the light. Especially those who are newer to USA.
Love the “trumpanzees”!
BBB = BigBASTARDBill
Yes!
There's no reason not to call again-- aside from one's time and effort, of course. Or in my case, to write again.
Thanks for the summary of what's reaching the floor, Susan.
It’s fugly.
Thanks for the reminder. I contacted them again.
YAY!!
Once again, my legislative representatives aren't the problem.
Calls made. Though here in CT. the calls are more in support since both Senators’ staff say they are definitely voting against this Big Beautiful/ Fugly Bill.
And I have sent your Substack with a note to friends out of state.
Well, thank you for that. I hope they contact their Senators.