The guardrails BARELY held in 2016-2020.
They are NOT going to hold now.
They have had almost five years to prepare for the hell that is coming. Look at who they are putting in power.
Stop referring to the law.
THERE. IS. NO. LAW. ANYMORE.
WHAT DON'T YOU F GET ABOUT THIS?
EXACTLY. He cannot take office. He cannot pledge an oath to uphold and defend a document he has already admitted he plans to “terminate.” He cannot faithfully execute the laws when he has never followed them in his life. Why on earth are we allowing this? He stole the election.
It seems that so many wonderful people are leaving this world, and now Jimmy Buffett is one of them. I’ve known Jimmy for some time and found him to be one of the kindest and most generous people.
I remember once on holiday when I had forgotten to bring my guitar and was itching to play. He said he would get me one of his, but I said, ‘I’m left-handed’. So, Jimmy had his roadie restring one of his guitars which he loaned me for the duration of the holiday. He then followed this act of generosity by giving me my own beautiful left-handed guitar that had been made by one of his guitar-making pals. It’s a beautiful instrument, and every time I play it now it’ll remind me of what a great man Jimmy was.
He had a most amazing lust for life and a beautiful sense of humour. When we swapped tales about the past his were so exotic and lush and involved sailing trips and surfing and so many exciting stories that it was hard for me to keep up with him.
Right up to the last minute his eyes still twinkled with a humour that said, ‘I love this world and I’m going to enjoy every minute of it’.
So many of us will miss Jimmy and his tremendous personality. His love for us all, and for mankind as a whole.
Last, but not least, is his songwriting and vocal ability. If someone made an interesting remark he repeated it in his gorgeous Louisiana drawl and said, ‘That’s a good idea for a song’. Most times it didn’t take too long for that song to appear. I was very happy to have played on one of his latest songs called ‘My Gummy Just Kicked In’. We had a real fun session and he played me some of his new songs. One, in particular, I loved was the song, ‘Bubbles Up’. And I told him that not only was the song great but the vocal was probably the best I’ve heard him sing ever. He turned a diving phrase that is used to train people underwater into a metaphor for life when you’re confused and don’t know where you are just follow the bubbles - they’ll take you up to the surface and straighten you out right away.
So long, Jim. You are a very special man and friend and it was a great privilege to get to know you and love you. Bubbles up, my friend.
Love, Paul
The House still plans to pass the amendment to increase direct payments to $2000. Senate Democratic leadership have confirmed they will support it.
If this doesn’t get to Trump’s tiny desk for signature, there is one shameful person to blame.
Addison Mitchell McConnell, Jr.
As you wind down for the night, remember this...
We have 10 days to help our family in Georgia kick two crooks out of office and flip the damn Senate.
#winbothseats
The President of the United States actually sat in the Oval Office and discussed the possibility of a military coup to change the outcome of the election he lost.
Reflect on that.
Imagine seeing hundreds of thousands of Americans dying from a devastating virus, and thinking the solution is extreme liability protection for corporations.
Indigenous people deserve more than a brief thought today. They deserve more than to have the history of genocide, slavery, and colonialism washed down to the coloring book image we were taught in school.
They deserve our commitment to truth, justice, equity, and humanity.