Pedophile protector she McMahon company employed a man that sexually assault boys ! Her and her ex husband ( serial cheater) being sued or under investigation!
A pedophile is, by definition, a bully. So I’m not surprised Trump, McMahon and their allies are going after a group of people who represent less than one percent of the population and are disproportionately poor.
Too many people fail to remember that it was arch-conservative Republican Sen. Barry Goldwater who famously said, regarding gay people in the military. "You don't have to BE straight to SHOOT straight."
Wow. I was just becoming aware of politics when Goldwater ran for president -- I was 13, and I absolutely remember the slogan "Goldwater in '64, Cold Water in '65, Bread & Water in '66" -- and I didn't come out as a lesbian till well over a decade later -- but I don't remember that. OTOH, "gay people in the military" didn't become a political issue till several decades later, like during the Clinton administration, so maybe that's when he said it. I see that he was still around at the time -- he died in 1998, age 89.
Earlier this year, I wrote a piece called “The Bottom Five”, which identified the five worst Cabinet members in the worst Cabinet in American history. Linda McMahon was on that list. Anybody could see how ridiculously unqualified she was for the job. To have this person in charge of the Department of Education is a huge embarrassment. Just like every other Cabinet member in this administration.
Read your piece and agree with your choices (Noem is long gone by now) -- though I wondered about Bondi: Is she really one of the five worst? Then I realized that I couldn't even remember the other ones. After I scratched my head, the names of Bessent and Lutnick came to me. The real challenge had to be confining yourself to five.
You are so right, Susanna. It was a challenge to limit the list to just five. Thanks for taking the time to read it. I always appreciate when folks do that. ✌️
I'm gonna keep an eye on your blog, though my to-read (virtual) pile is already out of control. One of my fears these days is that when this administration is dumped on the ash heap, we'll develop amnesia and pretend it never happened, or it was an aberration, or it's all Putin's fault -- or something. As the saying goes, "We'll cross that bridge . . ."
I believe your fears are well-founded, Susanna. Personally, I see the midterms as the first step to crossing that bridge, while recognizing what a long, obstacle-filled bridge it is. I hope the big, blue wave, if it happens, will be seen as just the beginning of taking our country back. Lots of work will stlll need doing, and there will be no time to rest.
So am I. Every single day it's another irrational decision, another way to isolate America and to make it even harder for the average American to survive. I read a post yesterday asking the question, "What if Democrats don't win in November?" It's a frightening thought.
Having taught high school Technology Education for 32 years it is unfortunate that a meat cleaver is being taken to federal education funding by a really unqualified cabinet member; one of many in the Trump Organization.
I purposefully didn’t use the term Presidency since he definitively doesn’t meet that standard.
Why do you & so many keep demanding commonsense reasons for why Trump & his Cabinet are destroying every good & decent Dept/program that we have had serving our nation for all these years.
Why anybody wants to know why Trump is doing everything he can to destroy America, is beyond me.
When we clearly see that Trump is Putin's Puppet, GOAL: 'RUSSIA GREAT AGAIN!'
Time for all to demand Trump's Resignation, loudly & clearly!
You’d have been very surprised at the hundreds of old white folks who were protesting Trump at our last local No Kings protest. It was amazing and so inspiring. I don’t know who did the driving, but they sure maneuvered those rolling walkers like pros.
Wealthy Republicans don’t want a well educated populace. When I was young, 100 years ago, I heard my father tell my mother that he was no longer going to be a Republican. She asked him why. He’d just had a drink with a rich republican guy he knew. That man literally said to my father, “I’m sick of paying high taxes that just go to educate poor kids.” Charming. Ever thus!
Sounds like a smart man. As we can see (judging by 2 elections now), not everyone is capable of learning from others. Some folks need to live it to learn it. Sure makes it painful for the rest of us! IMO
With Trump and McMahon trying to close down the Department of Education, the kids will suffer the most are ones with disabilities and the ones in red states. Blue state, which always have looked out for education and the people, will find a way to help the kids. When’s this department is gone, I would only raise a child in a blue state.
Pedophile protector she McMahon company employed a man that sexually assault boys ! Her and her ex husband ( serial cheater) being sued or under investigation!
A pedophile is, by definition, a bully. So I’m not surprised Trump, McMahon and their allies are going after a group of people who represent less than one percent of the population and are disproportionately poor.
My neck is getting sore from just shaking my head
If I shake mine anymore I'm afraid it'll fall off.
My head is exploding!
No doubt, and understandably so.🙁
I can relate, me too! 🙍🏽♀️
Too many people fail to remember that it was arch-conservative Republican Sen. Barry Goldwater who famously said, regarding gay people in the military. "You don't have to BE straight to SHOOT straight."
Wow. I was just becoming aware of politics when Goldwater ran for president -- I was 13, and I absolutely remember the slogan "Goldwater in '64, Cold Water in '65, Bread & Water in '66" -- and I didn't come out as a lesbian till well over a decade later -- but I don't remember that. OTOH, "gay people in the military" didn't become a political issue till several decades later, like during the Clinton administration, so maybe that's when he said it. I see that he was still around at the time -- he died in 1998, age 89.
Earlier this year, I wrote a piece called “The Bottom Five”, which identified the five worst Cabinet members in the worst Cabinet in American history. Linda McMahon was on that list. Anybody could see how ridiculously unqualified she was for the job. To have this person in charge of the Department of Education is a huge embarrassment. Just like every other Cabinet member in this administration.
https://thestormbynorm.substack.com/p/the-bottom-five?r=1qaj9v
Read your piece and agree with your choices (Noem is long gone by now) -- though I wondered about Bondi: Is she really one of the five worst? Then I realized that I couldn't even remember the other ones. After I scratched my head, the names of Bessent and Lutnick came to me. The real challenge had to be confining yourself to five.
You are so right, Susanna. It was a challenge to limit the list to just five. Thanks for taking the time to read it. I always appreciate when folks do that. ✌️
I'm gonna keep an eye on your blog, though my to-read (virtual) pile is already out of control. One of my fears these days is that when this administration is dumped on the ash heap, we'll develop amnesia and pretend it never happened, or it was an aberration, or it's all Putin's fault -- or something. As the saying goes, "We'll cross that bridge . . ."
I believe your fears are well-founded, Susanna. Personally, I see the midterms as the first step to crossing that bridge, while recognizing what a long, obstacle-filled bridge it is. I hope the big, blue wave, if it happens, will be seen as just the beginning of taking our country back. Lots of work will stlll need doing, and there will be no time to rest.
Hating these people is a full time job! I’m so furious.
I don't hate them...I don't hate anyone.. hating takes MY Energy and Power away from me!
I JUST DON'T TRUST ANY of THEM!!
SAVE AMERICA and DEMOCRACY!!
VOTE 'EM ALL OUT!!
THEN LOCK 'EM ALL UP!!
WE ARE STRONGER TOGETHER and WE CAN DO THIS TOGETHER!!
And I NEVER have people in my life who I do not Trust!
So am I. Every single day it's another irrational decision, another way to isolate America and to make it even harder for the average American to survive. I read a post yesterday asking the question, "What if Democrats don't win in November?" It's a frightening thought.
Having taught high school Technology Education for 32 years it is unfortunate that a meat cleaver is being taken to federal education funding by a really unqualified cabinet member; one of many in the Trump Organization.
I purposefully didn’t use the term Presidency since he definitively doesn’t meet that standard.
Education has always been controlled at the state level. As an educator, my blood pressure spikes every time her name comes up!
These people act as if the coup is complete! Check your registration at vote,org. There is still time to correct the record of you have been purged.
Yes!!! vote.org 🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊
Why do you & so many keep demanding commonsense reasons for why Trump & his Cabinet are destroying every good & decent Dept/program that we have had serving our nation for all these years.
Why anybody wants to know why Trump is doing everything he can to destroy America, is beyond me.
When we clearly see that Trump is Putin's Puppet, GOAL: 'RUSSIA GREAT AGAIN!'
Time for all to demand Trump's Resignation, loudly & clearly!
True Dat, Alamar Fernandez!
I ask you... would Russian Operatives ACT ANY DIFFERENT than trump and his GOP maga cult regime???
VOTE 'EM ALL OUT!!
THEN LOCK 'EM ALL UP!!
WE ARE STRONGER TOGETHER and WE CAN DO THIS TOGETHER!!
The time is Now!
Or this Deplorable
Thief, will take us all down!
I'd love to see an organized AARP protest. Complete with bussed in seniors who are no longer able to drive. I think it'd be scary
You’d have been very surprised at the hundreds of old white folks who were protesting Trump at our last local No Kings protest. It was amazing and so inspiring. I don’t know who did the driving, but they sure maneuvered those rolling walkers like pros.
Awesome!
Or impeachment declared by both the Senate and House!!
Wealthy Republicans don’t want a well educated populace. When I was young, 100 years ago, I heard my father tell my mother that he was no longer going to be a Republican. She asked him why. He’d just had a drink with a rich republican guy he knew. That man literally said to my father, “I’m sick of paying high taxes that just go to educate poor kids.” Charming. Ever thus!
Sounds like a smart man. As we can see (judging by 2 elections now), not everyone is capable of learning from others. Some folks need to live it to learn it. Sure makes it painful for the rest of us! IMO
When addressing McMahon, do NOT use words with more than 4 characters.
She’s useless. No brain. Member of the tRump cult. Enough said.
I think every move he makes is one step closer to ethnic cleansing.
With Trump and McMahon trying to close down the Department of Education, the kids will suffer the most are ones with disabilities and the ones in red states. Blue state, which always have looked out for education and the people, will find a way to help the kids. When’s this department is gone, I would only raise a child in a blue state.
Sickening, isn't it? Vote. It's mostly all we've got.
And the cureent state of the US is shit!