That discussion on Newshour was quite interesting, but it is discouraging that people like Abernathy are still glad Trump was president. I do agree with him that the democracy worked to the extent that Pence did the right thing and the election was certified.
You're right, Nona, thanks for pointing that out. Related to this is the issue McConnell has recently taken up, reforming the Electoral Count Act, which I hope doesn't become a distraction to the Democrats' voting rights legislation.
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Abernathy.....did you see his grins and eye rolls? That bothers me as much as words.....lack of manners and ability to converse respectfully. But yes, I hope reality IS finally at the helm.....cautiously hoping.
Abernathy seems to among the die-hard conspiracy believers -- or could it be he's trying to figure out how to play the role of Conservative for his media obligations?
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Thank you Deda, for this succinct and necessary analysis of our situation. I too felt a brief moment or two of relief after Biden's speech. I do wonder what the thinking is now at the DOJ, in terms of timing, if in fact they are pursuing criminal charges against members of the former administration, incl. the Pres. And, given the volatility of the moment, with the "open carry" folks emboldened and excited about "taking it to the streets" coupled with the number of law enforcement possibly engaged, what would happen if charges were pressed, grand juries put in place, possibly resulting in prison time? I hope everyone caught Fareed Zakaria's special last night on CNN... have we learned from history?
That discussion on Newshour was quite interesting, but it is discouraging that people like Abernathy are still glad Trump was president. I do agree with him that the democracy worked to the extent that Pence did the right thing and the election was certified.
You're right, Nona, thanks for pointing that out. Related to this is the issue McConnell has recently taken up, reforming the Electoral Count Act, which I hope doesn't become a distraction to the Democrats' voting rights legislation.
Thanks, Deda, for this and all your other insights about diverse topics! I can't always log in but read them all.
Abernathy.....did you see his grins and eye rolls? That bothers me as much as words.....lack of manners and ability to converse respectfully. But yes, I hope reality IS finally at the helm.....cautiously hoping.
Abernathy seems to among the die-hard conspiracy believers -- or could it be he's trying to figure out how to play the role of Conservative for his media obligations?
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Thank you Deda, for this succinct and necessary analysis of our situation. I too felt a brief moment or two of relief after Biden's speech. I do wonder what the thinking is now at the DOJ, in terms of timing, if in fact they are pursuing criminal charges against members of the former administration, incl. the Pres. And, given the volatility of the moment, with the "open carry" folks emboldened and excited about "taking it to the streets" coupled with the number of law enforcement possibly engaged, what would happen if charges were pressed, grand juries put in place, possibly resulting in prison time? I hope everyone caught Fareed Zakaria's special last night on CNN... have we learned from history?
Meredith, I wasn't aware of Zakaria's special. Here's the URL for others who are interested. Thank you!
https://www.cnn.com/2022/01/09/opinions/fareed-zakaria-the-fight-to-save-american-democracy-op-ed/index.html