This vote is one small step of a long process and I'm pessimistic about it

People seem to think there will be some imminent release of all sorts of damning information. Not going to happen.

First, the Senate will probably add amendments, requiring the bill to go back to the House. Even if they don't, they'll find some way to delay it, or avoid reaching 60 votes. Then Trump may or may not veto it, if so, that adds additional delays, regardless of the vote count (yeah, today he says he won't, but since when has that mattered). If/when it finally passes, they'll claim ongoing investigations will prevent it's release and/or will release a sanitized version, requiring more hearings, more investigations and more cover-up claims. If/when it finally gets to the point where it looks like he's being force, he'll take it to court for more delays. Then, in the end, even if SCOTUS rules against him, they will likely view it as any other law ... simply ignore it and do what they want. Since the DOJ won't enforce the law, he'll once again skate.

Then there will be the "Oh, we have to protect the victims" angle. Anything to delay.

The only way it's really to be resolved is if Congress gets sick of him (and enough of it leaks) to impeach him and convict him .... which is highly unlikely. Or the Orrex way.

Lots of performative GP dancing right now, but will it accomplish much? I say doubtful, at least in the short term (ie less than 6 months).

I really hope to be proven wrong here.

Groyper, eh?

Seems almost like we're dealing with a white-on-white gang war over turf.

Irony knows no limits

And, by the Patel, it's spelled "H-E-L-L"

Watch out for this on Saturday

From Threads:

It is rumored that on June 14th, Proud Boys, and alt.. right groups plan to infiltrate the protests, attack the police and destroy property.
If violence breaks out at your protest sit DOWN.
Leave only the provocateurs standing
Please share far and wide. Do not let them provoke you

Bypass Drumpf, donate to Ukraine directly

This is an official donation page, there are several different options if you look around.

https://u24.gov.ua/

Large anti-ICE protest in Atlanta on Buford Highway

Reports of ICE vans at at least two major hospitals.

Unfortunately, I don't know how to upload photos here.

Larga vida a la libertad

My only question is:

How long before Vance/Thiel oust Trump and complete their coup? He's a liability to them starting Jan 20, too erratic and irrational. Vance is evil, but not stupid, as is Thiel. They want 100% power and Trump will be the only thing in the way.

81 million TV and streaming for night 2

Holy crap 81 million viewers on TV and streaming combined for Night 2! 57 million for night 1, no word yet on nights 3 and 4 (had to buy new computers that could count that high, lol)

https://demconvention.com/news/press-releases/night-two-of-dnc-generates-mammoth-tv-and-online-audience-of-81-million-people/

I"m not crying. You're crying.

That was seriously over the top

I’ve been involved in Democratic Party stuff since 1976, worked for Obama in 2008 and 2012, and yet the energy of that crowd topped everything I’ve witnessed. Brought this old white dude to tears repeatedly. Brilliant, and Kamala’s intro to Walz was spot on. Calling him Coach … perfect. And Walz looking forward to debating Vance if he decides to give up his couch … just f’ing awesome.

91 days and don’t slow down, when we fight, we win!

This is priceless