if we don't get some kind of break-through he is going to burn it the fuck down

[demtenjeep]

if he strikes Iran or Venezuela it is over

the USA will be over

[leftieNanner]

1. Yes!

And SOON!!!

Because if he strikes either Iran or Venezuela, then he will be pissing off Putin. And who knows what kind of bombs will begin to fly.

[demtenjeep]

4. I was thinking the "patriots" that will rally round a war president

and he will be king

[leftieNanner]

8. We need to bring back the draft

Every young person in the country should be required to serve somehow - military, Americorps, Peace Corps, etc.

If the children of Congress and the White House are forced to spend a minimum of two years in service, and potentially end up fighting these BS wars, maybe our government might hesitate before Bombs Away!

[BigmanPigman]

10. Their "children" will get out of it as easily as those rich kids got into colleges

they couldn't get into without cold, hard cash. That is what Congressional offspring will be doing too. Geez, look at the fucking moron and his "bone spurs".

[leftieNanner]

11. Agreed

But if the requirement for service is for ALL, then bone spurs might get you out of the military, but you would still have to serve in some other way. Maybe in a "shit-hole" country, if you're lucky.

[Ms. Toad]

17. Nope - not unless it is different from any bill introduced over the years.

Every variation so far that I have reviewed has included an obligation to participate in a military boot camp. As long as the service obligation requires all Americans to prepare for war, I will oppose the proposal - as will many others who are consciencious objectors to war.

[leftieNanner]

19. Very Good Point

I would never send any children to war either.

[ETStevens]

2. Would impeaching now stop it?

Just wondering...

[tinrobot]

13. It would probably accelerate it.

He needs major distractions at the moment.

[ck4829]

3. Support counter-recruitment

[Chin music]

5. I've been saying hurry up for a few months. Lot's of apologists here it seems.

Time is of the essence. Congress needs to start a slash and burn on funding. Tomorrow is a good day. Unless Congress is still on a 3-day week. Not sure what the schedule is. Nothing they legislate will be signed by him so.......What else have they to do? Meanwhile, the screws on those ships keep on a turning.

[leftieNanner]

6. Pull the paychecks!

And legislation passed by the House won't get past Turtle Man anyway.

By design, our Congress is supposed to take its time and deliberate carefully before doing anything. Unfortunately, we need swift action right now.

[Chin music]

7. We have a bunch of obstructionists bc, they are all in on it.

The gop is a mobster clan of monied folks who want the whole country for themselves, bc, money by the boat-load, isn't enough.

[leftieNanner]

9. Exactly!

And they are fully supported by the idiot Tea Baggers.

Holy Shit this is scary. My Dad fought in WWII in the Navy in the South Pacific and he would be so disgusted by the party he used to call home. This isn't my Dad's Republican party.

[blueinredohio]

12. I just keep thinking who's going to save us from this shit?

[Chin music]

14. Nobodies going to save us but ourselves.

Plan to make a good sign and go to a protest this weekend. Let's not let the spring and summer slip by. Winter sucks for walking picket lines. Connect w your local INDIVISIBLE or SUPERMAJORITY, and let the dogs of war loose.
PS...Mr Raskin gave a 3.5 minute slew of good picket sign topics today.

[Delphinus]

15. A small part

of the news today made me say to myself ... "I don't think there's any way to pull out of this mess." The entire KGOP are acting with brazen impunity.

[demtenjeep]

16. who was it ? Jefferson? We gave you a democratic republic IF YOU CAN KEEP IT

I believe it is already gone

[Progressive dog]

20. Ben Franklin

McHenry’s notes were first published in The American Historical Review, vol. 11, 1906, and the anecdote on p. 618 reads: “A lady asked Dr. Franklin Well Doctor what have we got a republic or a monarchy. A republic replied the Doctor if you can keep it.”

https://www.bartleby.com/73/1593.html

[demtenjeep]

21. Thank you. I couldn't remember who but I knew the quote

I don't think we are going to keep it

[Progressive dog]

18. If Trump continues to have the support of the Republicans

in the Senate., the USA will survive but it won't be a Republic.