“Congressional Republicans have shown little interest in compromise, even as families brace for higher health care costs and economic disaster.”
I’ll go out on a limb and say that congressional republicans show very little interest in legislating - or doing much of anything at all - except ignoring their constituents, shutting down the government, and doing whatever their master tells them to do!
And collect their taxpayer salaries of course.
“Congress kicked off 2025 with an ambitious agenda, but 12 months later, it has ceded much of its power to President Trump and passed a record low number of bills.”
Yes, politicians now seem to consider their positions as a career livelihood. Yet term limits have been a popular concept for decades. And they have been imposed periodically. But it’s apparently easier said than done.
The constitution did not mention term limits. Washington set his own limit to 2 terms. Eventually presidential limits were added by Amendment Twenty-two to the Constitution was ratified on February 27, 1951. It establishes term limits on those elected president, and outlines an accompanying series of stipulations regarding the eligibility of succession for unfinished presidential terms.
The conundrum is that Congress itself has to pass legislation! So…
(And I wouldn’t be surprised if trump tries to run for a 3rd term. The good news is that he’s really OLD!)
If the GOP were to control the House after the Midterms (not likely), he probably would run even though constitutionally ineligible in order to create chaos sufficient to trigger an outcome-determinative decision by the House under the 12th Amendment. If the Dems control the House (far more likely unless the Midterms do not occur or are stolen; each a real possibility), that approach could backfire. Chances of fair elections in 2026 and 2028, recognized as such by the Dems + GOP (and 50%+ of voters), seem aspirational at best. 12th Amendment: https://www.law.cornell.edu/constitution/amendmentxii
And I also believe there’s a distinct possibility that if Trump is concerned about losing the house, he will create significant chaos before the midterms, declare a national state of emergency, initiate martial law, close down the government and suspend elections until further notice.
Of course all of that would be illegal, but when has he ever let a few laws or the constitution get in the way of his agenda?
Yes, you’re right. And Citizens United dramatically changed everything because there’s so much dark money flowing into politics now.
Best government money can buy!
That’s exactly why I’ve always been registered as an independent. And I’ve voted 3rd party a few times. But it’s gotten so much worse under this DJT regime. We’ve become an oligarch-funded dictatorship that benefits them above and at the expense of everyone else.
It appears as though Trump is truly Blind in one eye & can't see out of the other. Since he feels he is the only smart one in this god for saking regime real intelligence is hard to find.
My Thoughts exactly! I don't know why he continues trying to work with Trump? I'm actually worried about him meeting the "orange twit" in Florida tomorrow! I sure as hell wouldn't do that!
Starting at about 6:33 and ending at about 7:57. The language below was taken from the transcript accompanying the video, as reported there.
Now understand that in 19 when the Soviet Union fell in the early 1990s, Ukraine was left with the world's third largest stockpile of tactical nuclear weapons and and strategic nuclear weapons on the planet. But they signed this agreement with the United States, the United Kingdom, and the So, and Russia that basically said, "If you give up your nuclear weapons, we these three countries that signed to this will provide for your defense and assure you of your defense." And so Ukraine did that. They gave up these weapons. Well, now this was signed in 1994. 20 years later, one of the three countries that signed that agreement hasn't just not provided for their defense, they actually invaded them. And I want to make a point on this for a second. Think about if you're one of these other countries around the world right now that feels threatened by your neighbors. And the United States and the rest of the world are going to you and saying, "Listen, don't develop nuclear weapons. Don't develop nuclear weapons South Korea. Don't develop nuclear weapons Japan. Don't develop nuclear weapons Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia, we will protect you. We will watch out for you. What kind of lesson do you think this instance sends to them? I think the message this is sending to many nations around the world is perhaps we can no longer count on the security promises made by the free world. Perhaps we need to start looking out for ourselves.
Slava Ukraini— He wants Their Resources, too, to be fair. . . He also wants the resour$es from average struggling Americans— “Send me $15 so I can get to heaven?”
All the rubles in the world couldn’t get this horned happy meal Fool into heaven!
Following your fine point to fn.1 in that article takes us to John Adams:
"In the midst of these pleasing ideas we should be unfaithful to ourselves if we should ever lose sight of the danger to our liberties if anything partial or extraneous should infect the purity of our free, fair, virtuous, and independent elections. If an election is to be determined by a majority of a single vote, and that can be procured by a party through artifice or corruption, the Government may be the choice of a party for its own ends, not of the nation for the national good. If that solitary suffrage can be obtained by foreign nations by flattery or menaces, by fraud or violence, by terror, intrigue, or venality, the Government may not be the choice of the American people, but of foreign nations. It may be foreign nations who govern us, and not we, the people, who govern ourselves; and candid men will acknowledge that in such cases choice would have little advantage to boast of over lot or chance."
Trump should not be allowed anywhere near a peace agreement, he is always going to throw Ukraine under the bus because he failed so spectacularly in his attempt to coerce Ukraine into investigating Joe Biden, then he was impeached because of it. Trump never forgives a faceplant and he always blames his intended victim.
Again, when is enough going to be enough with this evil regime. It’s time for those who can stop this regime to do it now! We the People have had enough!!!
“Congressional Republicans have shown little interest in compromise, even as families brace for higher health care costs and economic disaster.”
I’d say congressional republicans show very little interest in legislating - or doing much of anything at all - except ignoring their constituents, shutting down the government, and doing whatever their master tells them to do! And collect their taxpayer salaries of course.
“Congress kicked off 2025 with an ambitious agenda, but 12 months later, it has ceded much of its power to President Trump and passed a record low number of bills.”
What too many Republicans want to do is be on social media 24/7, then to be on Fox et al, and fundraise off of it all. They are not interested in governing at all, and any bi-partisanship would be a self betrayal of their brand. In short, no interest in governing. Every candidate should be challenged about this: Do you fundraise using social media?
Yes 👏🏻 Where are sane democrats that will get up off their asses and get rid of trump. Trump is guilty and deeply involved in the Epstein scandal. Impeach him immediately. He is a Russian traitor ‼️
REPUBLICANS have full control of Congress. So Democrats are very limited in what they can do without republican support. That’s why the midterm elections are so important.
And for the record that’s how the Epstein Files Transparency Act was actually passed. Because a few republicans voted with the Democrats.
But trump’s administration simply ignored the deadline to release the files by 12/19/25, with no consequences. Just excuses. Because Trump’s corrupt and lawless regime controls the DOJ.
The only Repub support is short term... for a specific vote, or until the person quits.
MTG created a crack in the party, but she's about to ditch the "job" altogether to go home & enjoy her wealth... knowing rest of her party will keep the wealth for millionaires going.
Russia/Putin and Trump are SCUM. Trump is allowing Putin to go unchecked. He is the hand of Putin! My wish is that the "vengeance is mine, said the Lord" show up soon!
Zelenskyy is going along with anything that comes out of Washington so that he’s not accused by Trump as not being cooperative. Meanwhile Putin continues to play Trump and expose him as the weakling that he is.
when will this end... worst president ever... lies and more lies... I have no words.. I am embarrassed by this administration article 2 section 4 of us constitution can get them all out of office...
Trump's time in office has really shown how utterly ridiculous our government is with all the lies and deceit that go on unchecked! We have given an utterly deranged madman the highest office in the land. We have no one who can stop the madness, as the ones in power have kissed the ring. I hate what we have become. Ukraine, I hope and pray that you get what you need from the countries that value you and democracy. America has lost its way. I am sorry!
Exactly. They aren’t interested in legislating, honoring their oaths to protect the Constitution and rule of law or holding Trump accountable. They’re all co-conspirators and enablers! They’re protecting their corrupt and lawless master!
Russia sucks!
Our Conman and Thief is a traitor! Slava Ukraine
So does the scum Rethuglican pedophile protection party!
Quote from this post-
“Congressional Republicans have shown little interest in compromise, even as families brace for higher health care costs and economic disaster.”
I’ll go out on a limb and say that congressional republicans show very little interest in legislating - or doing much of anything at all - except ignoring their constituents, shutting down the government, and doing whatever their master tells them to do!
And collect their taxpayer salaries of course.
“Congress kicked off 2025 with an ambitious agenda, but 12 months later, it has ceded much of its power to President Trump and passed a record low number of bills.”
https://www.npr.org/2025/12/26/nx-s1-5648830/a-look-back-at-congress-tumultuous-year
Merry, once again I think your thoughtful supposition is spot on.
Being in Congress can be a good gig (financially and otherwise):
World-wide travel (they to see be up to speed)
For most, a $174,000/year (leaders earn more)
72% health insurance premium cost subsidy
A pension worth up to 80% of their salary
Those with insider knowledge do not always ignore it when investing
Source: Members of Congress Get What!? U.S. Term Limits Blog 26-Jun-24
https://termlimits.com/congressmen-get-what/
Yes, politicians now seem to consider their positions as a career livelihood. Yet term limits have been a popular concept for decades. And they have been imposed periodically. But it’s apparently easier said than done.
The constitution did not mention term limits. Washington set his own limit to 2 terms. Eventually presidential limits were added by Amendment Twenty-two to the Constitution was ratified on February 27, 1951. It establishes term limits on those elected president, and outlines an accompanying series of stipulations regarding the eligibility of succession for unfinished presidential terms.
The conundrum is that Congress itself has to pass legislation! So…
(And I wouldn’t be surprised if trump tries to run for a 3rd term. The good news is that he’s really OLD!)
https://www.history.com/articles/what-is-22nd-amendment-term-limits-president
https://constitutioncenter.org/blog/why-term-limits-for-congress-face-a-challenging-constitutional-path#:~:text=The%20idea%20of%20term%20limits,explicitly%20stated%20in%20the%20Constitution
If the GOP were to control the House after the Midterms (not likely), he probably would run even though constitutionally ineligible in order to create chaos sufficient to trigger an outcome-determinative decision by the House under the 12th Amendment. If the Dems control the House (far more likely unless the Midterms do not occur or are stolen; each a real possibility), that approach could backfire. Chances of fair elections in 2026 and 2028, recognized as such by the Dems + GOP (and 50%+ of voters), seem aspirational at best. 12th Amendment: https://www.law.cornell.edu/constitution/amendmentxii
Agree.
And I also believe there’s a distinct possibility that if Trump is concerned about losing the house, he will create significant chaos before the midterms, declare a national state of emergency, initiate martial law, close down the government and suspend elections until further notice.
Of course all of that would be illegal, but when has he ever let a few laws or the constitution get in the way of his agenda?
they are toast!
on salary one more year - that's it
USSC decision many years ago no term limits on congress because elections. Only way to term limit congress is with a constitutional amendment
Might want to put Emphasis on 6 figure salaries at that!
they show an interest an self enriching on taxpayer money
free health care for life no copays no premiums
and the selfish sons of bitches can't get off their lazy MF asses to help their constituents?
no wonder they'll aiming for the exits in 2026. they couldn't get elected dog catcher among a pack of wild dogs
and for that matter neither can the uber silent DNC.
again just asking every 5 seconds for $$$
both are shits
Yes, you’re right. And Citizens United dramatically changed everything because there’s so much dark money flowing into politics now.
Best government money can buy!
That’s exactly why I’ve always been registered as an independent. And I’ve voted 3rd party a few times. But it’s gotten so much worse under this DJT regime. We’ve become an oligarch-funded dictatorship that benefits them above and at the expense of everyone else.
And “insider trading”…
Indeed
This congress with its MAGA majority became a do nothing congress
And also a Yes Sir Prs T congress
The longest shutdown while earning paid from our tax dollars
We will have to work hard to change it in 2026
We need to change the balance in the Senate and the House
Then we can impeach and a conviction to throw out some of the regime
It appears as though Trump is truly Blind in one eye & can't see out of the other. Since he feels he is the only smart one in this god for saking regime real intelligence is hard to find.
It's spelled "RAPEpublican" now....67
THANK YOU FOR GETTING THIS NEWS OUT THIS MORNING . It is the horror that has NOT STOPPED !
Zelenskyy is wasting his time with Trump. Congress needs to step the hell up to help Ukraine like we promised and screw Putin anyway we can.
My Thoughts exactly! I don't know why he continues trying to work with Trump? I'm actually worried about him meeting the "orange twit" in Florida tomorrow! I sure as hell wouldn't do that!
Starting at about 6:33 and ending at about 7:57. The language below was taken from the transcript accompanying the video, as reported there.
Now understand that in 19 when the Soviet Union fell in the early 1990s, Ukraine was left with the world's third largest stockpile of tactical nuclear weapons and and strategic nuclear weapons on the planet. But they signed this agreement with the United States, the United Kingdom, and the So, and Russia that basically said, "If you give up your nuclear weapons, we these three countries that signed to this will provide for your defense and assure you of your defense." And so Ukraine did that. They gave up these weapons. Well, now this was signed in 1994. 20 years later, one of the three countries that signed that agreement hasn't just not provided for their defense, they actually invaded them. And I want to make a point on this for a second. Think about if you're one of these other countries around the world right now that feels threatened by your neighbors. And the United States and the rest of the world are going to you and saying, "Listen, don't develop nuclear weapons. Don't develop nuclear weapons South Korea. Don't develop nuclear weapons Japan. Don't develop nuclear weapons Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia, we will protect you. We will watch out for you. What kind of lesson do you think this instance sends to them? I think the message this is sending to many nations around the world is perhaps we can no longer count on the security promises made by the free world. Perhaps we need to start looking out for ourselves.
Source: Senator Marco Rubio Delivers Senate Floor Speech On The Crisis in Ukraine on March 25, 2014 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rFqvErYqFRs
Where ya been honey? Too little too late. Look at what you've done.
Mankind must put an end to war or war will put an end to mankind. —JFK
""Mankind"" ...excludes the sewage plant moster Cankles MCTaco and the vile feces based Pedophile Protection Party
Hey pedophile in chief, 60% of Ukrainians are Christians. Why aren't you booming there? SLAVA UKRAINI
Slava Ukraini— He wants Their Resources, too, to be fair. . . He also wants the resour$es from average struggling Americans— “Send me $15 so I can get to heaven?”
All the rubles in the world couldn’t get this horned happy meal Fool into heaven!
HOW APPROPRIATE!
Russia doesn’t want peace
And neither does Trump the art of the deal ‘peace maker”. He wants full control and global power.
Putin and Trump both want imperial dictatorships.
Yes. They’ve been “working together” (collaborating) for several years.
And decades ago, Trump wanted to build a trump tower in Moscow.
“The Hidden History of Trump’s First Trip to Moscow” -
“In 1987, a young real estate developer traveled to the Soviet Union. The KGB almost certainly made the trip happen.”
https://www.americanprogress.org/article/following-the-money/
https://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2017/11/19/trump-first-moscow-trip-215842/
Following your fine point to fn.1 in that article takes us to John Adams:
"In the midst of these pleasing ideas we should be unfaithful to ourselves if we should ever lose sight of the danger to our liberties if anything partial or extraneous should infect the purity of our free, fair, virtuous, and independent elections. If an election is to be determined by a majority of a single vote, and that can be procured by a party through artifice or corruption, the Government may be the choice of a party for its own ends, not of the nation for the national good. If that solitary suffrage can be obtained by foreign nations by flattery or menaces, by fraud or violence, by terror, intrigue, or venality, the Government may not be the choice of the American people, but of foreign nations. It may be foreign nations who govern us, and not we, the people, who govern ourselves; and candid men will acknowledge that in such cases choice would have little advantage to boast of over lot or chance."
Inaugural Address of John Adams, March 4, 1797 https://avalon.law.yale.edu/18th_century/adams.asp
Trump should not be allowed anywhere near a peace agreement, he is always going to throw Ukraine under the bus because he failed so spectacularly in his attempt to coerce Ukraine into investigating Joe Biden, then he was impeached because of it. Trump never forgives a faceplant and he always blames his intended victim.
Starting a freaking war w/ Nigeria?? No peace there. MAGAs who voted for him to get out of foreign wars should disown Trump.
These authoritarian SOBs are like heat-seeking missiles: they seek out corrupt leaders in distant lands and pay them to go along with our imperialism.
All about the OIL.
Again, when is enough going to be enough with this evil regime. It’s time for those who can stop this regime to do it now! We the People have had enough!!!
Thanks, Ben. Great job.
Too bad the spineless rethuglicans still are the#1 lapdogs.
I agree!
Yep. My initial reaction to this post 👇🏼
Quote from this post-
“Congressional Republicans have shown little interest in compromise, even as families brace for higher health care costs and economic disaster.”
I’d say congressional republicans show very little interest in legislating - or doing much of anything at all - except ignoring their constituents, shutting down the government, and doing whatever their master tells them to do! And collect their taxpayer salaries of course.
“Congress kicked off 2025 with an ambitious agenda, but 12 months later, it has ceded much of its power to President Trump and passed a record low number of bills.”
https://www.npr.org/2025/12/26/nx-s1-5648830/a-look-back-at-congress-tumultuous-year
What too many Republicans want to do is be on social media 24/7, then to be on Fox et al, and fundraise off of it all. They are not interested in governing at all, and any bi-partisanship would be a self betrayal of their brand. In short, no interest in governing. Every candidate should be challenged about this: Do you fundraise using social media?
Yes 👏🏻 Where are sane democrats that will get up off their asses and get rid of trump. Trump is guilty and deeply involved in the Epstein scandal. Impeach him immediately. He is a Russian traitor ‼️
REPUBLICANS have full control of Congress. So Democrats are very limited in what they can do without republican support. That’s why the midterm elections are so important.
And for the record that’s how the Epstein Files Transparency Act was actually passed. Because a few republicans voted with the Democrats.
But trump’s administration simply ignored the deadline to release the files by 12/19/25, with no consequences. Just excuses. Because Trump’s corrupt and lawless regime controls the DOJ.
"without republican support. "
The only Repub support is short term... for a specific vote, or until the person quits.
MTG created a crack in the party, but she's about to ditch the "job" altogether to go home & enjoy her wealth... knowing rest of her party will keep the wealth for millionaires going.
There may be a few other fissures here and there. But unfortunately election fraud is becoming a very real and serious problem.
I totally agree with you. This evil man has created chaos not only in our country, but the entire world. It needs to stop now!
They don't have the votes right now. Maybe a year from now if people come out to vote as they all should impeachment and conviction might be possible.
It will never be enough. That’s the problem 👹
Russia/Putin are SCUM !!!!
Russia/Putin and Trump are SCUM. Trump is allowing Putin to go unchecked. He is the hand of Putin! My wish is that the "vengeance is mine, said the Lord" show up soon!
Who do you think posted Melanie's nudes???? Putin!
Thugs stick together!
Zelenskyy should cancel his meeting with Trump and go back home to his Country. They need him.
Zelenskyy is going along with anything that comes out of Washington so that he’s not accused by Trump as not being cooperative. Meanwhile Putin continues to play Trump and expose him as the weakling that he is.
Yes it is such a waste of time for Zelensky to go near that MONSTER!
Agree 100%
when will this end... worst president ever... lies and more lies... I have no words.. I am embarrassed by this administration article 2 section 4 of us constitution can get them all out of office...
Trump's time in office has really shown how utterly ridiculous our government is with all the lies and deceit that go on unchecked! We have given an utterly deranged madman the highest office in the land. We have no one who can stop the madness, as the ones in power have kissed the ring. I hate what we have become. Ukraine, I hope and pray that you get what you need from the countries that value you and democracy. America has lost its way. I am sorry!
No one in the administration WANTS to stop the madness. It is also theirs.
Don't wait on the spineless rethuglicans!
Exactly. They aren’t interested in legislating, honoring their oaths to protect the Constitution and rule of law or holding Trump accountable. They’re all co-conspirators and enablers! They’re protecting their corrupt and lawless master!
Donald trump is a piece of shit! He is so late helping anybody else
Is it normal for the president to send out a Christmas message to the most notorious pedophile in history?
Other presidents have done that, right guys??
STUPID TRUMP SHOULD ASK CONGRESS TO IMPOSE SANCTIONS ON RUSSIA AND GREATLY INCREASE OUR HELP TO UKRAINE!!!
Russia owns the felon 100%. Even at his most deranged he will never act in anyone's best interest except his own
This is all lies from Trump! He needs to be removed along with his cabinet! All of them need to be removed!
Putin is a mass murderer. His actions are horrific and disgusting.