You expected Susan Collins to oppose Trump?Another bad sign. In any government takeover, SPEED to oppose by the opposition side is the most important thing. Hesitation is death. So far, slow start.
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You expected Susan Collins to oppose Trump?Another bad sign. In any government takeover, SPEED to oppose by the opposition side is the most important thing. Hesitation is death. So far, slow start.
I wouldn't call Susan Collins the opposition. She's more of a "deeply concerned" type who somehow in the end votes with Trump 95% of the time, and the 5% she doesn't is usually on issues that don't really matter or ones where Senate Republicans interestingly already have enough votes for whatever they're proposing to pass. She's about as much of a fake "independent" or "maverick" as they come.Another bad sign. In any government takeover, SPEED to oppose by the opposition side is the most important thing. Hesitation is death. So far, slow start.
No. But if no Republicans are going to stand up then its critical for the opposition to get going. It seems to me the Democrats/opposition is extremely slow. I really think there is going to be a need for getting into the streets to stop the takeover. Once it gets beyond a point, it can't be reversed.You expected Susan Collins to oppose Trump?
Taking it to the streets is absolutely the last thing to do now. That time could come as a last resort but it will almost certainly be a failure. Right now we have to give both the Congress and courts a chance to do whatever they are willing to do. Anything else would just provide public cover for a crackdown on "violent" protesters. They'd love a chance for payback over Jan 6.No. But if no Republicans are going to stand up then its critical for the opposition to get going. It seems to me the Democrats/opposition is extremely slow. I really think there is going to be a need for getting into the streets to stop the takeover. Once it gets beyond a point, it can't be reversed.
To be clear. No I don't consider Collins to be much help.......but disappointing.
Given how poorly worded these communications have been, the inclusion of language about rescission and waiver of appeals is a massive red flag.Continued
“… New language makes clear that employees must comply with ethics rules, which at some agencies require prior approval for outside employment.
In another section, employees are asked to acknowledge that "this agreement cannot be rescinded, except in the sole discretion of the [AGENCY HEAD], which shall not be subject to review at the Merit Systems Protection Board or otherwise."
The language indicates that federal agencies would be able to rescind the agreement, and that employees would not have the opportunity to appeal.
The sample contract agreement also asks employees to waive their right to "pursue through any judicial, administrative, or other process, any action against [AGENCY] that is based on, arising from, or related to Employee's employment at [AGENCY] or the deferred resignation offer" – and to similarly waive any claim that might be brought on their behalf by a labor union or other entity. …”
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I can get why a person unhappy in their job would take a chance on this offer but the terms make it seem almost illusory.
I am talking about peaceful protests. Don't see much of that. I do understand there is something today at 5:00 in multi cities. Good.Taking it to the streets is absolutely the last thing to do now. That time could come as a last resort but it will almost certainly be a failure. Right now we have to give both the Congress and courts a chance to do whatever they are willing to do. Anything else would just provide public cover for a crackdown on "violent" protesters. They'd love a chance for payback over Jan 6.
I'm betting there are false flag "protesters" that would push those peaceful protests in the wrong direction. That ignores there are those who are just idiots. It's not like our side doesn't have them.I am talking about peaceful protests. Don't see much of that. I do understand there is something today at 5:00 in multi cities. Good.
Congress and the Courts need a signal from the American people. They are not going to resist until they get that signal. But we can wait until there is an actual grab for power as in South Korea.