And now, as the world has exposed unified hatred of my people and our America runs wild (from right to left) with vile antisemitism - that it is allowed, labelled 'free-speech' , I doubt Jefferson would have approved, or Lincoln, no words I know can express the sense of utter betrayal leveled against my beloved Grandfather זייל who had made the canvas coverings and tents for the US military throughout WWII, he loved America and the betrayal upon all the JEWS who served in Pearl Harbor where I taught and raised funds for patriots on base with the plays I penned of their lives;
I buried many, I was on all the naval ships escorted by Captain Marvin Weissman and as he would say to me often, my friend and mentor, "It is not in mere words, but it is by deeds that we are judged on HIGH. Yes trust is broken, 'all the plates spinning in the air' and where will they fall? but the bottom line for me is -
How in G-D's name can this go on at all? It is sickening, and I weep for my people in tears of blood. Modeh ani l'fanecha Melech chai v'kayam ...
Thank YOU G-D for having made me a JEW. Thank YOU G-D for giving me the strength to
bear witness to YOUR glory.
I LOVE YOU G-D.
Todah Rabbah mit lib.
RL Tribe Judah, whose kin were slaughtered at Babi Yar, and the children drowned in the well.
I understand your frustration, but I think you may be missing something. Controlling the House, the Senate, and the presidency does not give the Republicans the power to override the Democrats as long as we have the filibuster, which of course requires 60 of 100 votes in the Senate to get anything done. I'm sure you know that, but I am amazed at how unaware the general public seems to be of that fact. Without the filibuster, the recent shutdown would not have happened.
Trump wants to eliminate the filibuster. In the past, I would have considered that very dangerous because of what the Democrats might do if or when they get back into power. However, it seems clear to me that they will eliminate the filibuster anyway if they ever get back into power, so why should Republicans play this game of restraint just to have the Democrats play by their own rules?
I agree with Trump that the Republicans should eliminate the filibuster. If they do that and still can't get things done, then your frustration will be more justified.
Simple. You will be an Independent. I've been out here since August 2007 and in 2012 Chuck Todd noted that Independent voters almost equaled Dems + GOP combined. Now, they are more than 50% of the electorate. And you know why? Used to be, you said you were an Indie and people knew you really meant libertarian. Nowadays, Indies are made up of conservative or disenfranchised Dems and liberal or disenfranchised GOP. Why? Because of what you just described happened to you.
Well said.
And now, as the world has exposed unified hatred of my people and our America runs wild (from right to left) with vile antisemitism - that it is allowed, labelled 'free-speech' , I doubt Jefferson would have approved, or Lincoln, no words I know can express the sense of utter betrayal leveled against my beloved Grandfather זייל who had made the canvas coverings and tents for the US military throughout WWII, he loved America and the betrayal upon all the JEWS who served in Pearl Harbor where I taught and raised funds for patriots on base with the plays I penned of their lives;
I buried many, I was on all the naval ships escorted by Captain Marvin Weissman and as he would say to me often, my friend and mentor, "It is not in mere words, but it is by deeds that we are judged on HIGH. Yes trust is broken, 'all the plates spinning in the air' and where will they fall? but the bottom line for me is -
How in G-D's name can this go on at all? It is sickening, and I weep for my people in tears of blood. Modeh ani l'fanecha Melech chai v'kayam ...
Thank YOU G-D for having made me a JEW. Thank YOU G-D for giving me the strength to
bear witness to YOUR glory.
I LOVE YOU G-D.
Todah Rabbah mit lib.
RL Tribe Judah, whose kin were slaughtered at Babi Yar, and the children drowned in the well.
I understand your frustration, but I think you may be missing something. Controlling the House, the Senate, and the presidency does not give the Republicans the power to override the Democrats as long as we have the filibuster, which of course requires 60 of 100 votes in the Senate to get anything done. I'm sure you know that, but I am amazed at how unaware the general public seems to be of that fact. Without the filibuster, the recent shutdown would not have happened.
Trump wants to eliminate the filibuster. In the past, I would have considered that very dangerous because of what the Democrats might do if or when they get back into power. However, it seems clear to me that they will eliminate the filibuster anyway if they ever get back into power, so why should Republicans play this game of restraint just to have the Democrats play by their own rules?
I agree with Trump that the Republicans should eliminate the filibuster. If they do that and still can't get things done, then your frustration will be more justified.
I agree it’s a shame they can’t both lose. But the Republicans are the least-worst alternative at present.
I agree with you 157%. I do like the term: "Least-worst."
Very fitting...
Ellis, thank you for taking the time and interest in reading and commenting on my post. I hope to hear more from you in the future!
Sunny
Simple. You will be an Independent. I've been out here since August 2007 and in 2012 Chuck Todd noted that Independent voters almost equaled Dems + GOP combined. Now, they are more than 50% of the electorate. And you know why? Used to be, you said you were an Indie and people knew you really meant libertarian. Nowadays, Indies are made up of conservative or disenfranchised Dems and liberal or disenfranchised GOP. Why? Because of what you just described happened to you.