(and sexism and homophobia and fear of difference) Here’s a roundup of scholarship (some taken from previous threads—but now all in one place). In response to my recent thread on Trump-GOP-Russia love, Robin says: like “c’mon, we’re still not past that?” Actually, no. #1: The Authoritarian Dynamic In their essay, “Authoritarianism is Not a Momentary …
The House Judiciary Committee moved to obtain secret grand jury materials from Special Counsel Mueller’ report in federal court, arguing that they need the information to decide whether to impeach President Trump. But they’re still not calling it an impeachment inquiry. Is that wise? Or is it silly? It seems to me that it is …
If you missed Mueller’s testimony in front of the Intelligence Committee, it’s here. Yesterday I talked about the Democratic strategies and listed the Zingers from the morning Judiciary Committee hearing. This is long post (apologies in advance) but I think it’s helpful to have these Tweet form. [To view this list as a Twitter thread, …
When people say the House Democrats are doing “nothing” to hold Trump accountable, I’ll just tell them to listen to today’s hearings. Due process takes time. I. The Judiciary Committee (morning session) At the conclusion of the morning hearing, Laurence Tribe tweeted this: I disagree with this assessment, and suggest it comes from unrealistic expectations. …
Hans Wiersma (prof. and historian) asks ⤵️ Mueller already said he will stay within the four corners of the report, and I’m sure he knows the DOJ directive doesn’t bind him, so I don’t expect the DOJ directive to make much difference. Good Democratic questions will showcase Trump’s crimes and behavior that makes him unfit …
Spoiler: It’s cynical. But not stupid. OK, it looks stupid: Trump is doubling down on the very issues that resulted in Democrats winning the House in 2018 & every Midwest race.⤵️ Trump’s strategy until now has been to keep his base excited and his critics outraged. I’ll argue here that if he tries to move …
Stick with me here. I’ll explain. The targeted Congresswomen (& others) warn that Trump’s latest racist tweets and remarks are an attempt to distract from his inhumane policies. Others suggest they’re an attempt to distract from the Epstein debacle that threatens to engulf Trump. I suggest his tweets are not an attempt to distract from …
After yesterday’s thread on Trump’s techniques for destroying Democracy, a few people asked if Trump knows what he’s doing. It’s no accident that Trump is using the exact techniques Putin uses. First I’ll try to persuade you that Trump knows what he’s doing. Next, I’ll tell you how to counter the effects and save Democracy. …
#1: Get the fighters fighting and keep them fighting Harvard Prof. Levitsky explains that that “hardball tactics” will kill democracy. Keeping everyone fighting increases the polarization. The more polarized the society, the more people are willing to tolerate “hardball tactics” from their own side Keeping the fighters fighting means: Keeping the Democrats and Republicans fighting …
Trump’s 4-part plan for destroying democracy and strengthening an oligarchy. Read More »
It’s quite a list: Roy Moore, GOP candidate for Senate, accused of sexual misconduct Kentucky GOP Chair Dan Johnson accused of sexual molestation Trump’s Oklahoma campaign chair pleaded guilty to child sex trafficking. Trump’s labor secretary offering a sweet deal to predator Jeffrey Epstein And remember the Brett Kavanaugh debacle? And Trump’s “Grab ‘em by …
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