Following your book discussion on Mad House, I decided to read Mitt Romney's biography. This quote is from the prologue:
"A very large portion of my party really doesn't believe in the Constitution."
I find this thoroughly disheartening. It causes me think that many in congress are actually on board with the united states becoming an autocracy. What is your take on this?
"Believe in" is a strange phrase to use. "Agree with" would be more appropriate. But the appeal to belief indicates that we are seeing the influence (and danger) of organized religion. Religion always thinks that it is above the law.
Believe is very appropriate word. Believe does not just relate to religion. I believe if I work hard I can get ahead. I believe my SF Giants have a chance at the post season. I can’t speak for what Romney was referring to but I could imagine he was referring to belief in fundamental tenets of the constitution. As to your supposition regarding religion thinking they are above the law, I would agree there are some in the Trump administration that firmly believe (there’s that word again) that.
Why is it that most of the stories and situations we hear about related to the deportation process involve only men? Are there women being deported, are they being deported in the same numbers? Or is the administration avoiding deporting women because their stories would evoke more sympathy? ( I don’t think it’s because women in these situations follow the rules more carefully than men!)
Gabe, I think I hit bottom when, in wondering "How bad can things get?", this scenario emerged: Trump's intentionally creating global economic chaos to enable him to declare martial law, and subsequently suspend elections and other democratic processes (hence, one of the "other ways" he's pondered to gain a third term in office). One would think, "Congress and the military would prevent this!" However, Congress is complicit and compliant with his ever-growing autocracy--he's also removed competent military leaders and replaced them with pandering sycophants. Is this scenario plausible? I hope not - - - thanks.
Good question! And a corollary: When do we put a stop to all these phony emergencies and invasions. They are playing havoc with our check and balance system.
Who do you think are the early contenders for the Democratic Presidential ticket in 2028? Gavin Newsom's podcast suggests to me that he's heading that way, Pete Buttigieg is certainly keeping himself out there, and I think a big part of Andrew Cuomo's bid for NYC mayor is to rehabilitate his image prior to a run.
What facts and context can you give us about the Administration's attempt to "register" various groups of people-- first, undocumented immigrants, now, people with autism?
1. Please recap all of the lawsuits filed against the Trump Administration in the first 100 days (as of April 30th) that have reached the Supreme Court, what is their status and when "the Supremes" are likely to render verdicts? In other words, which are likely to be sooner (rapid response/shadow docket) and which will be later (by June end of term). There are so many we could use a scorecard! And please feel free to reference Jeffrey Toobin's NYT editorial today on the 1958 Cooper v. Aaron decision and for which current suit you feel that decision and 9-0 statement is most relevant.
more than one judge has threatened to hold the government in contempt. Practically speaking, what does that really mean? Can members of the Cabinet be help personally in contempt? Can they be fine? Jailed? It seems to me that It is somewhat analogous to what Andrew Jackson is purported to have said following a Supreme Court case he - and Congress and the country - did not like: "The Supreme Court has made their decision, now let them enforce it."
With the actions of the current administration, how close are we to a “constitutional crisis”? And, what actual actions are taken when it is proclaimed a “constitutional crisis”?
Hello Gabe, you mentioned in a 2024, November 5th article that if Harris lost Pennsylvania and the Blue Wall it would be a “Call this the 2028 nominee Josh Shapiro scenario”. Do you still believe this to be the case for the Democratic Party? As in, what it ought to do, will do, and or should do?
Looking ahead to post mid term elections. I believe the Democrats will take back the House. Assuming this is the case, what are the strongest cases supporting a third impeachment.
Following your book discussion on Mad House, I decided to read Mitt Romney's biography. This quote is from the prologue:
"A very large portion of my party really doesn't believe in the Constitution."
I find this thoroughly disheartening. It causes me think that many in congress are actually on board with the united states becoming an autocracy. What is your take on this?
"Believe in" is a strange phrase to use. "Agree with" would be more appropriate. But the appeal to belief indicates that we are seeing the influence (and danger) of organized religion. Religion always thinks that it is above the law.
Believe is very appropriate word. Believe does not just relate to religion. I believe if I work hard I can get ahead. I believe my SF Giants have a chance at the post season. I can’t speak for what Romney was referring to but I could imagine he was referring to belief in fundamental tenets of the constitution. As to your supposition regarding religion thinking they are above the law, I would agree there are some in the Trump administration that firmly believe (there’s that word again) that.
Why is it that most of the stories and situations we hear about related to the deportation process involve only men? Are there women being deported, are they being deported in the same numbers? Or is the administration avoiding deporting women because their stories would evoke more sympathy? ( I don’t think it’s because women in these situations follow the rules more carefully than men!)
Gabe, I think I hit bottom when, in wondering "How bad can things get?", this scenario emerged: Trump's intentionally creating global economic chaos to enable him to declare martial law, and subsequently suspend elections and other democratic processes (hence, one of the "other ways" he's pondered to gain a third term in office). One would think, "Congress and the military would prevent this!" However, Congress is complicit and compliant with his ever-growing autocracy--he's also removed competent military leaders and replaced them with pandering sycophants. Is this scenario plausible? I hope not - - - thanks.
Good question! And a corollary: When do we put a stop to all these phony emergencies and invasions. They are playing havoc with our check and balance system.
Hi Gabe! Thank you for work you do. What do you think RFK’s end game is with the whole autism registry nonsense?
Right? The creepiest!
Who do you think are the early contenders for the Democratic Presidential ticket in 2028? Gavin Newsom's podcast suggests to me that he's heading that way, Pete Buttigieg is certainly keeping himself out there, and I think a big part of Andrew Cuomo's bid for NYC mayor is to rehabilitate his image prior to a run.
What facts and context can you give us about the Administration's attempt to "register" various groups of people-- first, undocumented immigrants, now, people with autism?
1. Please recap all of the lawsuits filed against the Trump Administration in the first 100 days (as of April 30th) that have reached the Supreme Court, what is their status and when "the Supremes" are likely to render verdicts? In other words, which are likely to be sooner (rapid response/shadow docket) and which will be later (by June end of term). There are so many we could use a scorecard! And please feel free to reference Jeffrey Toobin's NYT editorial today on the 1958 Cooper v. Aaron decision and for which current suit you feel that decision and 9-0 statement is most relevant.
Keep up the good work!
What are the HIPPA implications of RFK Jr.'s accessing private medical records to feed his obsession with autism?
more than one judge has threatened to hold the government in contempt. Practically speaking, what does that really mean? Can members of the Cabinet be help personally in contempt? Can they be fine? Jailed? It seems to me that It is somewhat analogous to what Andrew Jackson is purported to have said following a Supreme Court case he - and Congress and the country - did not like: "The Supreme Court has made their decision, now let them enforce it."
With the actions of the current administration, how close are we to a “constitutional crisis”? And, what actual actions are taken when it is proclaimed a “constitutional crisis”?
Hello Gabe, you mentioned in a 2024, November 5th article that if Harris lost Pennsylvania and the Blue Wall it would be a “Call this the 2028 nominee Josh Shapiro scenario”. Do you still believe this to be the case for the Democratic Party? As in, what it ought to do, will do, and or should do?
Hi Gabe, since the senate approved the cabinet, can they ‘fire’ a cabinet member, such as Hegseth? Thanks!
Looking ahead to post mid term elections. I believe the Democrats will take back the House. Assuming this is the case, what are the strongest cases supporting a third impeachment.
What behind the administration’s push to increase the birth rate?
How much money has Doge saved. I hear not much. Plus how many Feder as leorkers have retired or quit?thanks love the email.
What are they doing, or trying to do, to PBS/NPR?