It is so disheartening to watch the growth of a cult to replace a political party formerly interested in governing. June and I last considered emigration in 1970. We will fight to win during the coming year, but do we stay if the cult is in a position to dismantle the rule of law? (It would be painful enough as observers from afar, but living through that transition may be beyond my abilities.)
There is a version of the universe in which our country's democracy and tradition of law may be unrecognizable to us in, say, ten years. What then? That is not something we come back from easily.
UPDATE: The US House passed a stopgap continuing resolution to continue government functions at current levels for another 45 days, until mid-November. The vote was 335-91. of the 38-member Texas delegation, all 13 Democrats and eight Republicans voted FOR the bill, while 16 Republicans voted AGAINST.
N.B.: The continuing resolution contains no funding for Ukraine, and the Senate (as of 7:15 CDT) has not yet approved the bill.
Well done, come on in the water is dark and dirty! Your experience in Politics, and the way you approach situations would be refreshing!
I spend entirety too much time, on National Politics.
The Republic Party, that existed not that long ago, has evolved into something very sinister and manipulative, controlled by a few, (very Wealthy, Powerful Hardline Conservatives with a plan to destroy our Government as we know it)!
Texas is a big player in these plans, as they are pushing some of these idea. If you get a chance read Project 2025, put out by the Heritage Foundation.
It is so disheartening to watch the growth of a cult to replace a political party formerly interested in governing. June and I last considered emigration in 1970. We will fight to win during the coming year, but do we stay if the cult is in a position to dismantle the rule of law? (It would be painful enough as observers from afar, but living through that transition may be beyond my abilities.)
There is a version of the universe in which our country's democracy and tradition of law may be unrecognizable to us in, say, ten years. What then? That is not something we come back from easily.
UPDATE: The US House passed a stopgap continuing resolution to continue government functions at current levels for another 45 days, until mid-November. The vote was 335-91. of the 38-member Texas delegation, all 13 Democrats and eight Republicans voted FOR the bill, while 16 Republicans voted AGAINST.
N.B.: The continuing resolution contains no funding for Ukraine, and the Senate (as of 7:15 CDT) has not yet approved the bill.
Well done, come on in the water is dark and dirty! Your experience in Politics, and the way you approach situations would be refreshing!
I spend entirety too much time, on National Politics.
The Republic Party, that existed not that long ago, has evolved into something very sinister and manipulative, controlled by a few, (very Wealthy, Powerful Hardline Conservatives with a plan to destroy our Government as we know it)!
Texas is a big player in these plans, as they are pushing some of these idea. If you get a chance read Project 2025, put out by the Heritage Foundation.