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Irish_Dem

(82,615 posts)
59. I remember the Nixon situation quite clearly.
Wed Apr 16, 2025, 08:04 AM
Apr 2025

I am older than you are.

It was very bad at the time, but Trump makes Nixon look like Mother Theresa in comparison.
Yes Reagan and Bush II were also very bad, but we are in totally new territory right now.
Terrifying and life changing territory.

Yes Trump and his crime syndicate are vicious, ruthless psychopaths who will do anything
for money and power. And they are backed by the wealthy and powerful.

Yes the only chance we have is if the people make enough noise to make the GOP congress
and judiciary actually do the jobs they are paid to do.

Or we watch it all go to its logical conclusion and pick up the pieces at some point.

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TSF is gonna tell the president bluestarone Apr 2025 #1
Shows guilt................ Lovie777 Apr 2025 #6
Defy Trump! That's what we all need to do. Good for Van Hollen! Jim__ Apr 2025 #2
Thank you Sen be safe. 617Blue Apr 2025 #3
Thank you, Rep. Van Hollen wendyb-NC Apr 2025 #4
My suggestion dweller Apr 2025 #5
I wonder if Trump would arrest a sitting US Senator. Irish_Dem Apr 2025 #7
we may be about to find out Mad_Machine76 Apr 2025 #43
Trump is capable of doing it. Irish_Dem Apr 2025 #48
Let's BeerBarrelPolka Apr 2025 #49
Yes. Irish_Dem Apr 2025 #50
You are right BeerBarrelPolka Apr 2025 #52
Sometimes a crisis situation has to unfold more, or hit bottom for resolution. Irish_Dem Apr 2025 #53
Bleak BeerBarrelPolka Apr 2025 #55
Yes I am feeling the same way. Irish_Dem Apr 2025 #56
I agree BeerBarrelPolka Apr 2025 #58
I remember the Nixon situation quite clearly. Irish_Dem Apr 2025 #59
That Would Be A Beautiful Thing If It Happens MayReasonRule Apr 2025 #45
Fantastic. Passages Apr 2025 #8
Wish he would have others go with him. bluestarone Apr 2025 #9
Need an entire delagation. Falcon101 Apr 2025 #25
Hear, Hear!!! MayReasonRule Apr 2025 #46
I read somewhere that others will go with him. ancianita Apr 2025 #28
He will have security with him. Amaryllis Apr 2025 #44
Good trouble Iamscrewed Apr 2025 #10
My Senator. Kingofalldems Apr 2025 #11
THIS orangecrush Apr 2025 #35
Nah. Courage and spine are needed. I'm not sure he's up to the task. jrthin Apr 2025 #41
The Timid 10 who knee-capped the House and voted for the CR gab13by13 Apr 2025 #57
Sitting here shaking my head. I can't believe they think that's a strategy. jrthin Apr 2025 #61
Very Courageous DET Apr 2025 #12
I was just thinking about the Jonestown attack too. I hope nothing bad will happen. 🤞 Dave Bowman Apr 2025 #31
I hate to say it . . . Richard D Apr 2025 #13
He is on MSNBC right NOW!!! sheshe2 Apr 2025 #14
For Sure Y"all... While I Can't Travel With HIm ... I'll Cheer The Group's Safe Travels And Efforts MayReasonRule Apr 2025 #47
Go - with the thanks of a grateful nation... dchill Apr 2025 #15
I would not rule out the thugs in El Salvador moniss Apr 2025 #16
Hell yeah... ReRe Apr 2025 #19
Yes indeed our very own terrorist moniss Apr 2025 #21
Not sure what this will accomplish. Joinfortmill Apr 2025 #17
Hopefully he will point out where our tax dollars are going. Emile Apr 2025 #23
Ah ok Joinfortmill Apr 2025 #39
Are you suggesting that unless a positive outcome is assured he should do nothing? nt in2herbs Apr 2025 #24
No Joinfortmill Apr 2025 #40
Sadly I agree bottomofthehill Apr 2025 #54
I understand the are trying to get... returnee Apr 2025 #62
Sadly, he will not get CODEL Status bottomofthehill Apr 2025 #63
I see. returnee Apr 2025 #65
freeperville thinks Garcia ia a horrendous gang leader, because their horrendous gangleader says so. lindysalsagal Apr 2025 #18
Well some of us are looking to see Freepers incarcerated too. hadEnuf Apr 2025 #30
God speed, Senator karin_sj Apr 2025 #20
Lemme guess... Quanto Magnus Apr 2025 #22
Bless you, Senator Van Hollen Mtnmama Apr 2025 #26
I am worried about Van Hollen's safety. TNNurse Apr 2025 #27
I strongly urge him to not do this. Frasier Balzov Apr 2025 #29
Me, too! I am extremely fearful of what they will do to him. And anyone who goes with him. wordstroken Apr 2025 #36
I am concerned for his safety too Sanity Claws Apr 2025 #51
Thank you, Senator. Be careful ecstatic Apr 2025 #32
Not smart. valleyrogue Apr 2025 #33
Godspeed orangecrush Apr 2025 #34
I hope he is safe. H2O Man Apr 2025 #37
Whoops! My first read was Van Halen, Abolishinist Apr 2025 #38
LOL I did that, too leftstreet Apr 2025 #64
Gotta tell ya, I wouldn't take bets for a safe return if I was a bookie type Prairie Gates Apr 2025 #42
Godspeed, sir. k_buddy762 Apr 2025 #60
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