Yesterday I wrote about how Elon Musk is systematically trying to destroy the federal government while also gaining access to our personal information. I also mentioned the decision to shut down USAID and how some Representatives had gathered to denounce that decision.
I want to share additional critiques of what’s happening:
- Here’s Senator Elizabeth Warren offering a clear and succinct explanation of what’s happening. Please watch that 1 minute video clip and share with family, friends, and neighbors. (Note: you can watch the entire video here.)
- And here’s Ken Klippenstein’s withering commentary on the Democrats who came together to speak out on USAID which I found very informative. As he rightly points out, their focus and messaging fell waaay short of what’s needed in this moment.
“Donald Trump and his billionaire buddies are determined to take over this government to make it work better for themselves and worse for everyone else.”
That quote pretty much sums up where we’re at.
Solidarity with the people! ✊🏾
Tracy Abell 
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Tracy, could it be that the Democrats are in disbelief/shock about what’s happening?
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Hi Rosaliene, I can’t believe they’re in shock after they rightfully spent time campaigning on the threat of fascism and Project 2025. The bigger question is why didn’t the Democrats develop a strategy for how they’d deal with these people in the likely event Trump was elected? They’re acting as if they were caught off-guard when anyone paying attention knew where we were headed.
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Is it me or is the Democratic Party now the Republican Party in disguise?
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Hi Mara. No, it’s not only you. The Democrats have moved farther and farther right in order to capture those elusive Republican votes, which has only emboldened the worst tendencies of the far-Right. The Democrats have always felt more comfortable punching left than risking hurting Republican feelings.
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After what I’ve been reading, hearing and seeing, I have to wonder if the only thing swaying the Dems is personal profit.
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Absolutely. Hakeem Jeffries is the Dems leader in the House and absolutely doesn’t want to upset the donors. Pathetic party in which everyone fails upward…no accountability, ever.
See this thread from yesterday:
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I fear the Democratic party is dead. Maybe we need a worker’s party but how to make it and make it actually work?
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Twenty years ago, I was one of many who worked to take over the Dem party from within and saw firsthand how the Dem establishment is motivated, above all else, to protect the status quo. I realized it was a pipedream to think the Dem party could be reformed. There’s nothing left to salvage…it’s all a grift at this point. So, yes. A worker-driven party is needed and I’m hoping what’s happening now will radicalize more people.
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You’ve had an interesting past! Radicalize. Organize. Sounds like a plan.
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