I’m so over this. First time, it was AOC who was not given the position, second time, it’s Crockett not given the position. It’s starting to show a growing disdain that both parties have with putting qualified women in any position. Especially, the ones who have been some of the loudest voices and trying to make the most headway in a less traditional way. This is the problem I have with the Dems, as well as why I switched to “No Party Affiliation “. I’m so sick of the same ol’ b.s.
I completely agree with you. It's easy to see in Congressional hearings that several of the women are the ones who ask hard, pertinent questions and who speak out without cowering.
No, I know. That’s why I said I’m sick of it. There’s stuff going on behind the scenes that they have no control over because of “establishment “. She even alluded to that on that segment she was on. Just like Pelosi prevented AOC from getting the votes. The Dems sometimes are not
that much different than the other party. We really have to evolve out of this two-party system, because we don’t get a lot of the people who could be more effectual in getting constituents voices heard, or getting good legislation passed, or just doing their jobs.
An Independant candidate cannot win undercpur system. Ross Perot proved it. The only way to have all parties matter is to become a parliamentary government, which the framers of our Constitution did not want.
Yes, but as registered Independents we could play a major transactional role with the Dems. Just like a Progressive Party would, throwing their support behind candidates that respond to their demands. I'm sick and tired of always "giving way" to the Establishment system, i.e., conceding to them for vague promises that they never intend to keep.
Unfortunately, my red state has elected to go with a closed party primary. In fact, now they're busy trying to outlaw ranked choice voting. Ohio under the GOP is really corrupt. They are just canny about covering their crimes.
I don't think these powerful women are being sidelined maybe it’s more nuanced. AOC and Crockett remain critical forces—amplifying messages, shaping public opinion, and holding bad actors accountable in ways only they can. Committee leadership comes with constraints, and letting firebrands stay on offense while others take on procedural roles can actually broaden the bench, not shrink it.
The problem is that the Democrats Liberals & progressives have a hard time accepting that the our men are misogynists. A lot of people would like to throw racist in there, but I think we’ve shown we’re not racist in 2008. What we have seen is two of the most qualified candidates who were women lose against the least qualified man.
My thoughts on that is it would be just as bad to leave jd Vance in. Maybe they are trying to remove the whole lot of them. At least I hope that's what happened
If u listen to him speak he tells you and I agree. The most important thing right now is to not pass this bill. Impeaching trump right now would get us know where. He said stopping this bill is the most important to keep people from losing health-care and medicaid , medicaire. Garcia will be a good person to fight.
AOC explained in a video. They didn't vote against it, they voted to look into it and come back to it. They got the articles and were expected to vote on it hours later. So they voted for more time. Plus those articles aren't going anywhere nothing will come of it.
Aaron I need your help. Our beloved New Orleans music teacher has been fired for being a gay man. A disgruntled parent found the obituary of his dead partner and sent it to the archdiocese who then proceeded to fire him immediately! Please help get this out. The community is reeling!
Richard, I don’t know what to do. Intellectually I know these things happen but my heart knows it is wrong and I cannot sit with it! An obituary to out someone?????
It is a shameful and despicable act. You said 'archdiocese' - so is this a Catholic school music teacher? Was the letter published in a local newspaper or newsletter? Was being straight part of the job description? That's a ridiculous question, and I don't ask it to be humorous but to contrast the reality with what happened. Both the students and the teacher are hurting, to be sure, and to the extent they can be comforted in this moment seems the most helpful, even Christian thing, to do.
Post whatever info is needed for people to contact the school administration and complain. I'm sure there are a lot of us who would step to the plate. Music is crucial to education.
My heart is sinking as I listen, I feel like he uses lingo of the past, and nods too hard at Democratic leadership. He may as well be a 78 yr old part of the establishment. My hopes were pretty high. Even though he's no Jasmine Crockett or Alexandria Ocasio Cortez, I want Robert Garcia to show some fire in the belly.
Congressman Garcia says that maga legislation will still happen if passed….So, are democrats right NOW writing legislation to enshrine Medicare for All to be passed the first day, if we take both houses with a majority? Are all the changes that need to be made to departments that have failed, being thought out and written? Will the Equal Rights Amendment FINALLY be certified by a dem president? The Democratic Party needs to treat this like war with a plan for reconstruction in place for day one. We shall see what happens with his committee and it is a good sign that new, younger blood is representing the dems….but still.
What about Al Green’s second call for impeachment? Why has it been tabled? Because Rep. Green asked, rightfully, for this to go forward quickly, is that why? That Big Ugly Bill MUST be stopped. It targets too many of our vulnerable bot children and seniors. Congrats on your appointment. It’s wonderful to see te younger generation getting the chance to serve.
My bad. Yes the bill is what is important right now but it was tabled because they weren't given much time to actually read the papers before voting, so they wanted more time per AOC.
I read that too. I have to say that’s a poor excuse. They had just shot down the first call for impeachment by Al Green. They are on the front lines of what this man is doing and they really need more time?! The Democratic Party is really shooting themselves in the proverbial foot. Their inaction is loosing them credibility and trust.
Sadly, that’s true, but we could always hope that at least some of the GOP will come out of this delusional mess and make some decisions that will be sensible and fair.
If the republicans thought we were going to have elections in /0/6, they would be standing up because they would lose! The fact that they aren’t is telling.
One more reason you are our Cronkite!! Thank you Aaron!
Agreed! A breath of fresh reality!
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We need to QUIT CALLING IT the “BBB” - what it what it is THE RICH GET RICHER, EFF EVERYONE ELSE BILL.
Big Bullshit Bill.
Oooh, I like this!
That's what I've been using too!! 👍🏼
Butchering Bastard's Bloodbath.
MAGA murder bill!
Have been seeing "Big Ugly Bill" a lot in my messages. I prefer "Big Billionaires' Bill myself. Straight to the point.
F*ck the working class bill
Murder bill is what I've heard it called. If we don't stop it thousands of people will die, children, working poor, middle class, veterans...
So I concur, it's a murder bill.
I’m so over this. First time, it was AOC who was not given the position, second time, it’s Crockett not given the position. It’s starting to show a growing disdain that both parties have with putting qualified women in any position. Especially, the ones who have been some of the loudest voices and trying to make the most headway in a less traditional way. This is the problem I have with the Dems, as well as why I switched to “No Party Affiliation “. I’m so sick of the same ol’ b.s.
I completely agree with you. It's easy to see in Congressional hearings that several of the women are the ones who ask hard, pertinent questions and who speak out without cowering.
Pretty sure Crockett did not throw her hat in the ring for this position. AOC did and I hoped she'd get it but I'm also not angry Garcia got it.
My mistake Jasmine actually dropped out a day or so ago. Google it.
No, I know. That’s why I said I’m sick of it. There’s stuff going on behind the scenes that they have no control over because of “establishment “. She even alluded to that on that segment she was on. Just like Pelosi prevented AOC from getting the votes. The Dems sometimes are not
that much different than the other party. We really have to evolve out of this two-party system, because we don’t get a lot of the people who could be more effectual in getting constituents voices heard, or getting good legislation passed, or just doing their jobs.
An Independant candidate cannot win undercpur system. Ross Perot proved it. The only way to have all parties matter is to become a parliamentary government, which the framers of our Constitution did not want.
Yes, but as registered Independents we could play a major transactional role with the Dems. Just like a Progressive Party would, throwing their support behind candidates that respond to their demands. I'm sick and tired of always "giving way" to the Establishment system, i.e., conceding to them for vague promises that they never intend to keep.
Unfortunately, my red state has elected to go with a closed party primary. In fact, now they're busy trying to outlaw ranked choice voting. Ohio under the GOP is really corrupt. They are just canny about covering their crimes.
Sincerely curious. What specific structural reforms do you think could help evolve us out of the two-party system?
First- get rid of our barriers. Single-winner plurality elections, ballot access restrictions, and the Electoral College.
More voice, more choice, and more accountability!!!
Electoral College has to go.
Jasmine dropped out after an early vote showed her colleagues were not going to back her.
She did. She was on MSNBC and spoke about it. AOC did the first time, but was sidelined for seniority.
I am not a party person either. I am a policy person first.
I don't think these powerful women are being sidelined maybe it’s more nuanced. AOC and Crockett remain critical forces—amplifying messages, shaping public opinion, and holding bad actors accountable in ways only they can. Committee leadership comes with constraints, and letting firebrands stay on offense while others take on procedural roles can actually broaden the bench, not shrink it.
The problem is that the Democrats Liberals & progressives have a hard time accepting that the our men are misogynists. A lot of people would like to throw racist in there, but I think we’ve shown we’re not racist in 2008. What we have seen is two of the most qualified candidates who were women lose against the least qualified man.
We’re in great hands w/Garcia!! Go for it Mr. Garcia!!👍🏼❤️💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼
Thank you to both of you
Zionist... Good news mostly, but zionist
Jasmine Crockette should have gotten the role. We dont need establishment or the same old tired rhetoric.
Hello Congressman!
How come so many Democrats Voted against impeachment?
My thoughts on that is it would be just as bad to leave jd Vance in. Maybe they are trying to remove the whole lot of them. At least I hope that's what happened
Got to start somewhere.
Do you really want JD in charge for even 5 minutes?
Impeachmebt is a diversion. Senate will never impeach. The big robbery of the middle and lower classes bill is the key issue today.
Maybe holding out for him to perish slowly from doge flea bites?
If u listen to him speak he tells you and I agree. The most important thing right now is to not pass this bill. Impeaching trump right now would get us know where. He said stopping this bill is the most important to keep people from losing health-care and medicaid , medicaire. Garcia will be a good person to fight.
AOC explained in a video. They didn't vote against it, they voted to look into it and come back to it. They got the articles and were expected to vote on it hours later. So they voted for more time. Plus those articles aren't going anywhere nothing will come of it.
Thank you for the explanation. It’s like death by 1000 cuts. 😂
Aaron I need your help. Our beloved New Orleans music teacher has been fired for being a gay man. A disgruntled parent found the obituary of his dead partner and sent it to the archdiocese who then proceeded to fire him immediately! Please help get this out. The community is reeling!
Having been a music student of outstanding music teachers when I was young,
I'm so sorry to read of this, for his students as well as for the outrageous act
on himself. Teachers inspire, uplift, support, validate and guide - they are precious
and priceless...and whatever else they are is fine, but not for bigoted minded people.
Richard, I don’t know what to do. Intellectually I know these things happen but my heart knows it is wrong and I cannot sit with it! An obituary to out someone?????
It is a shameful and despicable act. You said 'archdiocese' - so is this a Catholic school music teacher? Was the letter published in a local newspaper or newsletter? Was being straight part of the job description? That's a ridiculous question, and I don't ask it to be humorous but to contrast the reality with what happened. Both the students and the teacher are hurting, to be sure, and to the extent they can be comforted in this moment seems the most helpful, even Christian thing, to do.
Post whatever info is needed for people to contact the school administration and complain. I'm sure there are a lot of us who would step to the plate. Music is crucial to education.
That’s tragic.
Disgusting.
Just when you thought the democrats were starting to stand up and make a difference they pass over Jasmine Crockett. 8-(
She was the only one who has been able to make headway. <sigh>
My heart is sinking as I listen, I feel like he uses lingo of the past, and nods too hard at Democratic leadership. He may as well be a 78 yr old part of the establishment. My hopes were pretty high. Even though he's no Jasmine Crockett or Alexandria Ocasio Cortez, I want Robert Garcia to show some fire in the belly.
Felt the same. Empty words, nothing inspiring. Felt like a campaign interview
Unfortunately, I noticed some of that as well. I hope that he doesn't buy into the DNC B.S.
Aaron, ask him what he is going to do right now for all the immigrants being kidnapped and beaten and their families. This is urgent! Thank you
Is this the same committee Jasmine Crockett was going for?
I believe so! I like them both but I think Mr. Garcia may be less controversial? I LOVE Jasmine Crocker too!
Fuck... She would be awesome
More establishment I think than Jasmine
Yes it's the same
She dropped out a few days ago
Jasmine dropped out of the running a day or so ago. She will continue to call out the BS though.
Yep.
Congressman Garcia says that maga legislation will still happen if passed….So, are democrats right NOW writing legislation to enshrine Medicare for All to be passed the first day, if we take both houses with a majority? Are all the changes that need to be made to departments that have failed, being thought out and written? Will the Equal Rights Amendment FINALLY be certified by a dem president? The Democratic Party needs to treat this like war with a plan for reconstruction in place for day one. We shall see what happens with his committee and it is a good sign that new, younger blood is representing the dems….but still.
Woo hoo!!! Congrats to Rep. Robert Garcia, the pride of Long Beach! We Californians are so damn proud of you. Wish you were my congressman! 💙
What about Al Green’s second call for impeachment? Why has it been tabled? Because Rep. Green asked, rightfully, for this to go forward quickly, is that why? That Big Ugly Bill MUST be stopped. It targets too many of our vulnerable bot children and seniors. Congrats on your appointment. It’s wonderful to see te younger generation getting the chance to serve.
Yes it was tabled
I believe that’s what I said with my question about why was it treated like this
My bad. Yes the bill is what is important right now but it was tabled because they weren't given much time to actually read the papers before voting, so they wanted more time per AOC.
I read that too. I have to say that’s a poor excuse. They had just shot down the first call for impeachment by Al Green. They are on the front lines of what this man is doing and they really need more time?! The Democratic Party is really shooting themselves in the proverbial foot. Their inaction is loosing them credibility and trust.
It's not going to actually do anything the GOP will never agree to it
Sadly, that’s true, but we could always hope that at least some of the GOP will come out of this delusional mess and make some decisions that will be sensible and fair.
If the republicans thought we were going to have elections in /0/6, they would be standing up because they would lose! The fact that they aren’t is telling.