American politics has become a proving ground for the proposition that malice, incompetence, corruption, dishonesty, extremism and weirdness are the rocket fuel for success. What were once disqualifying vices have become the golden gate to power, fame and fortune within a broken society where conflict and contempt are billion dollar industries.
This is probably the most simplistic view of some thing I’ve ever heard you take. There’s a lot here that is not addressed and maybe it was only intended to spark discussion. Biden does appear weak right now and Garland is not helping. I’m not sure if we can discuss a failed Biden presidency without any mention of Manchin and Sinema because there is no doubt the messaging would be better if you were actually able to get things done. I agree that just watching Biden stand behind a podium and quietly denounce things we never dreamt we would see in our lifetimes is not enough. But we need a solution. What is the solution?
Very disappointed in you Steve. I thought you were different but all you do is bitch and complain. This country is so divided and that is not Pres. Biden's fault. Its your ex-party who have done nothing but lie. But then again you did protect a great liar for 14 years. So sad to see you of all people having a temper tantrum.
I was a congressman in 1994 when the wheels came off the Democratic Party. Unnerved that Gingrich had become the most powerful man in Washington, Clinton brought in Dick Morris, the Triangulator, to make snarky deals with the invigorated opposition. The success of the GOP in shaping the national agenda since those days is due more to the obsequiousness of the Democrats than to the perfidy of the Republicans. When the Dems screwed Bernie in 2016, they got what they deserved, a bozo president who matched their own cluelessness and corruption.
I think I know what you're saying & honestly we could've had that with Hillary Clinton. Where would America be if we hadn't been hit in the gut with a conman as our president. The misogyny was a huge red flag in America in 2016. Even James Comey fell into the trap. I'm still pissed at him today. Just a huge stupid fucking mistake at a time that was vital to democracy.
How do we overcome this? Well you can't work with the GOP or their constituents. There is no compromise. This about MONEY. Corporate money has infiltrated the Supreme Court & they are getting exactly what they've fought so hard for. EPA is now left up to the states. In Alabama more drilling on our coasts. Beautiful river systems will be contaminated. Southern energy will fire up the coal plants.
There is only ONE WAY: infiltrate the voters, independents, students & minorities with information about who the Democratic Party is & get them to the polls. We are goi g to have to fight like hell. 2 years is a long way off to start losing faith in Biden. I'm willing to bet he has a few tricks up his sleeve. I do think after the midterms we will have a much clearer stradegy.
It is tough to summarize all that is happening in a short format. That said, I am counting on women and those that care about their independence to push Democratic candidates through in 22 and 24. I believe gun violence and voting rights will bring out voters too. Biden needs the senate too!
I would vote for Steve if he ran for prez. Seriously. A great leader must have the ability to inspire, hopefully, for lofty ideals based in reality with creative solutions, all motivated by what is best for the country. Reagan, Clinton & Obama, flawed as they were, gained 2nd terms because of their ability to inspire and communicate the lofty ideals that made us feel there was something worth voting for.
Steve, has the SCOTUS given the Dems an opening here, with their recent rulings? Or another nail in the coffin of the mid-terms? I feel like the Dems could really hammer the GOP on these differences between now and November, IF the Dems would take the opportunity.
At the end of the day, the Dems need to win a few purple races, in purple regions. The numbers from Miami-Dade in 2020 really concerned me. There's demographic groups in S. Florida that aren't naturally Republican. Yet they seem to be trending GOP and MAGA. Democrats seem like they're falling back to trusting the votes they already had from the Northeast that were transplanted to Florida.
Regarding Biden 2024, long story short, America can't retire Grandpa Joe just for the sake of it. The idea of an 80+ year old POTUS makes me cringe. But not as much as Bone Spurs 2.0. If the Dems don't get a suitable replacement in time, they need to "go to war with the army they have".
Any elected official may be brilliant on policy and governmental organization but if it is not communicated vociferously and frequently, the voters drift away.
There are 3 coequal branches of our government. Biden controls the Executive branch but with holdovers from Spanky's administration. McConnell controls the Senate (thanks to Manchin and Sinema.) Leonard Leo controls the Ecclesiastical Court fka the Supreme Court now with newly added legislative powers.
The Dems ability to accomplish anything unless they can rally at the mid-terms appears slim.
How do you do it? You have the most perfect break down and analysis of what ails the Democrats and why our country is suffering so badly. Please do us all a favor and keep drumming! If we hear it enough, and take on the huge fight, we may survive yet no guarantee on this horror we ALL face.
What are you doing to help? Everyone is not reading your articles. You are experienced, and maybe you should be advising Joe Biden. Help us out Steve you have the reach.
TO mix a few metaphors, T he Democrats can’t message their way out of the corner they’re (and we’re) painted into by the corrupt but cunning GOP. They also can’t unite and close ranks to win. I fear we - and thus the Republic - are doomed. I will be happy to be proved wrong.
Wow. This is pretty bleak. Gas prices are coming down and we still have two full years to go before the chips are this far down! The candidates like Tim Ryan not showing up for Biden in their own states are not doing us any favors. In fact, it really pisses me off. Trump candidates lick his boots and Democratic candidates run from a sitting president. This is the fault in the star of Democrats. Republicans will vote for a demagogue and traitor who tried to overthrow the government and Democrats run at the first sign of trouble. I'm sick of it.
We are in recovery mode. Recovering from the greatest delusion ever concocted since Thessalonians 2.2.
The Lie. The lawlessness of Trumps path. The appeal to so many. Biden was the bet. The .whirlwind of deception, lies and corruption that sat on Mount Olympus for four years. The champion of poisoners and murders who are above any sort of free press or democratic sway.
Have we offered NATO to the Russian and Chinese people? Let’s get work. Yes!!!
This is probably the most simplistic view of some thing I’ve ever heard you take. There’s a lot here that is not addressed and maybe it was only intended to spark discussion. Biden does appear weak right now and Garland is not helping. I’m not sure if we can discuss a failed Biden presidency without any mention of Manchin and Sinema because there is no doubt the messaging would be better if you were actually able to get things done. I agree that just watching Biden stand behind a podium and quietly denounce things we never dreamt we would see in our lifetimes is not enough. But we need a solution. What is the solution?
Very disappointed in you Steve. I thought you were different but all you do is bitch and complain. This country is so divided and that is not Pres. Biden's fault. Its your ex-party who have done nothing but lie. But then again you did protect a great liar for 14 years. So sad to see you of all people having a temper tantrum.
I was a congressman in 1994 when the wheels came off the Democratic Party. Unnerved that Gingrich had become the most powerful man in Washington, Clinton brought in Dick Morris, the Triangulator, to make snarky deals with the invigorated opposition. The success of the GOP in shaping the national agenda since those days is due more to the obsequiousness of the Democrats than to the perfidy of the Republicans. When the Dems screwed Bernie in 2016, they got what they deserved, a bozo president who matched their own cluelessness and corruption.
I think I know what you're saying & honestly we could've had that with Hillary Clinton. Where would America be if we hadn't been hit in the gut with a conman as our president. The misogyny was a huge red flag in America in 2016. Even James Comey fell into the trap. I'm still pissed at him today. Just a huge stupid fucking mistake at a time that was vital to democracy.
How do we overcome this? Well you can't work with the GOP or their constituents. There is no compromise. This about MONEY. Corporate money has infiltrated the Supreme Court & they are getting exactly what they've fought so hard for. EPA is now left up to the states. In Alabama more drilling on our coasts. Beautiful river systems will be contaminated. Southern energy will fire up the coal plants.
There is only ONE WAY: infiltrate the voters, independents, students & minorities with information about who the Democratic Party is & get them to the polls. We are goi g to have to fight like hell. 2 years is a long way off to start losing faith in Biden. I'm willing to bet he has a few tricks up his sleeve. I do think after the midterms we will have a much clearer stradegy.
It is tough to summarize all that is happening in a short format. That said, I am counting on women and those that care about their independence to push Democratic candidates through in 22 and 24. I believe gun violence and voting rights will bring out voters too. Biden needs the senate too!
I would vote for Steve if he ran for prez. Seriously. A great leader must have the ability to inspire, hopefully, for lofty ideals based in reality with creative solutions, all motivated by what is best for the country. Reagan, Clinton & Obama, flawed as they were, gained 2nd terms because of their ability to inspire and communicate the lofty ideals that made us feel there was something worth voting for.
Steve, has the SCOTUS given the Dems an opening here, with their recent rulings? Or another nail in the coffin of the mid-terms? I feel like the Dems could really hammer the GOP on these differences between now and November, IF the Dems would take the opportunity.
At the end of the day, the Dems need to win a few purple races, in purple regions. The numbers from Miami-Dade in 2020 really concerned me. There's demographic groups in S. Florida that aren't naturally Republican. Yet they seem to be trending GOP and MAGA. Democrats seem like they're falling back to trusting the votes they already had from the Northeast that were transplanted to Florida.
Regarding Biden 2024, long story short, America can't retire Grandpa Joe just for the sake of it. The idea of an 80+ year old POTUS makes me cringe. But not as much as Bone Spurs 2.0. If the Dems don't get a suitable replacement in time, they need to "go to war with the army they have".
Any elected official may be brilliant on policy and governmental organization but if it is not communicated vociferously and frequently, the voters drift away.
Wouldnt it be Wonderful if the well meaning Grandfather just retired.
There are 3 coequal branches of our government. Biden controls the Executive branch but with holdovers from Spanky's administration. McConnell controls the Senate (thanks to Manchin and Sinema.) Leonard Leo controls the Ecclesiastical Court fka the Supreme Court now with newly added legislative powers.
The Dems ability to accomplish anything unless they can rally at the mid-terms appears slim.
Steve,
How do you do it? You have the most perfect break down and analysis of what ails the Democrats and why our country is suffering so badly. Please do us all a favor and keep drumming! If we hear it enough, and take on the huge fight, we may survive yet no guarantee on this horror we ALL face.
What are you doing to help? Everyone is not reading your articles. You are experienced, and maybe you should be advising Joe Biden. Help us out Steve you have the reach.
Well you got my attention, Steve. Thanks for the wake up call and WARNING...
TO mix a few metaphors, T he Democrats can’t message their way out of the corner they’re (and we’re) painted into by the corrupt but cunning GOP. They also can’t unite and close ranks to win. I fear we - and thus the Republic - are doomed. I will be happy to be proved wrong.
Wow. This is pretty bleak. Gas prices are coming down and we still have two full years to go before the chips are this far down! The candidates like Tim Ryan not showing up for Biden in their own states are not doing us any favors. In fact, it really pisses me off. Trump candidates lick his boots and Democratic candidates run from a sitting president. This is the fault in the star of Democrats. Republicans will vote for a demagogue and traitor who tried to overthrow the government and Democrats run at the first sign of trouble. I'm sick of it.
We are in recovery mode. Recovering from the greatest delusion ever concocted since Thessalonians 2.2.
The Lie. The lawlessness of Trumps path. The appeal to so many. Biden was the bet. The .whirlwind of deception, lies and corruption that sat on Mount Olympus for four years. The champion of poisoners and murders who are above any sort of free press or democratic sway.
Have we offered NATO to the Russian and Chinese people? Let’s get work. Yes!!!