"Senior Republicans in Congress have a surefire plan to avoid angry town halls: Stop doing them already.
That’s the message being conveyed on Capitol Hill this week, after a handful of Republicans — in ruby-red districts from Georgia to Oregon — were booed, mocked, and jeered at local town halls last week." (Raw Story)
"Senior Republicans in Congress have a surefire plan to avoid angry town halls: Stop doing them already.
That’s the message being conveyed on Capitol Hill this week, after a handful of Republicans — in ruby-red districts from Georgia to Oregon — were booed, mocked, and jeered at local town halls last week." (Raw Story)
They're getting the message that their life and limb(s) could be in danger if they keep holding the town halls. Smart to pull back and opt for video--but there's nothing that can save them from the decision they've made to affiliate with Trump.
There is no redemption for them. They can never wash the stink off. And anyone who thinks their resume will be enhanced for being a part of this evil empire is seriously fooling themselves.
When the Trump train crashes I doubt many of his cult will find open arms among the family and friends they've deserted for love of the orange monster. In fact, I think they'll find themselves without options to reconnect. After all, who would trust them to "return to the fold?"
Not me. They bought the ticket. Stay on the ride. No rainchecks. No refunds.
True and we have to encourage those who live in those districts who feel safe enough to at least visit their offices and let their frustrations be known...they can run and hide but we will still find them..and let's encourage those constituents to write to their local papers reminding them what a democracy is supposed to look like...elected representatives who are availabl to all their constituents, not just those who support musktrump and who support cutting all safety net programs for their constituents.
My congressman, Dave Joyce (R-OH), did one townhall that I am aware of about 8 years ago. It worked like this. Five people at a time were allowed to come in the room, sit at a table and do who knows what? So now people in my district are having what I call "town halls in reverse". They go to his office in Mentor, OH, and cram 20 people in there to leave a personal message with the aide. I am not aware of him ever showing up at the Mentor office.
Just because they have stopped doing town halls for fear of their lives does not mean we need to be silent. We cannot be silent. If we are silent they will think we either don't care or agree with what they are doing. Maybe the best we can do are phone calls, emails, letters to the editor, and when possible personal visits to offices.
"Senior Republicans in Congress have a surefire plan to avoid angry town halls: Stop doing them already.
That’s the message being conveyed on Capitol Hill this week, after a handful of Republicans — in ruby-red districts from Georgia to Oregon — were booed, mocked, and jeered at local town halls last week." (Raw Story)
They're getting the message that their life and limb(s) could be in danger if they keep holding the town halls. Smart to pull back and opt for video--but there's nothing that can save them from the decision they've made to affiliate with Trump.
There is no redemption for them. They can never wash the stink off. And anyone who thinks their resume will be enhanced for being a part of this evil empire is seriously fooling themselves.
When the Trump train crashes I doubt many of his cult will find open arms among the family and friends they've deserted for love of the orange monster. In fact, I think they'll find themselves without options to reconnect. After all, who would trust them to "return to the fold?"
Not me. They bought the ticket. Stay on the ride. No rainchecks. No refunds.
Well said, Ed!
True and we have to encourage those who live in those districts who feel safe enough to at least visit their offices and let their frustrations be known...they can run and hide but we will still find them..and let's encourage those constituents to write to their local papers reminding them what a democracy is supposed to look like...elected representatives who are availabl to all their constituents, not just those who support musktrump and who support cutting all safety net programs for their constituents.
My congressman, Dave Joyce (R-OH), did one townhall that I am aware of about 8 years ago. It worked like this. Five people at a time were allowed to come in the room, sit at a table and do who knows what? So now people in my district are having what I call "town halls in reverse". They go to his office in Mentor, OH, and cram 20 people in there to leave a personal message with the aide. I am not aware of him ever showing up at the Mentor office.
Just because they have stopped doing town halls for fear of their lives does not mean we need to be silent. We cannot be silent. If we are silent they will think we either don't care or agree with what they are doing. Maybe the best we can do are phone calls, emails, letters to the editor, and when possible personal visits to offices.