Thank you for being one of the few to list some of the other incredibly important issues threatening our democracy today. I would encourage you to spread this far and wide. As important as Trump being held accountable is to our future as a nation, the fact that Republican state houses across the country are doing things like expelling Democratic members for exercising their 1st amendment rights, defunding public schools and libraries, and criminalizing interstate travel is a much more urgent issue.
Well, it would take pages and pages to list them all! I just find it disappointing that the arraignment is taking up all of the oxygen in the room today. Thank you for all you do!
You are absolutely right about the shell game - it’s been going on in statehouses for a long time & you can see the results in formerly purple places like NC, OH, etc. Dems dropped the ball on this totally.
Trump is dangerous, of course. When we look at the damage he did in just 4 years - and continues to do - it’s mind-blowing. But you’re right; most people continue to overlook what’s been going on behind the curtain.
Speaking of shell games, just read that DeSantis has been offering current & retired police officers bonuses & other perks to move to FL & work; ostensibly quietly building his own private army (like the Trump folks tried to do w/Proud Boys, etc.) Is this really happening? IMO he’s a real fascist so anything is possible.
Thank you for being one of the few to list some of the other incredibly important issues threatening our democracy today. I would encourage you to spread this far and wide. As important as Trump being held accountable is to our future as a nation, the fact that Republican state houses across the country are doing things like expelling Democratic members for exercising their 1st amendment rights, defunding public schools and libraries, and criminalizing interstate travel is a much more urgent issue.
I ran out of space to list them all. Kentucky and their transgender bill and so many more. Thanks for your note.
Well, it would take pages and pages to list them all! I just find it disappointing that the arraignment is taking up all of the oxygen in the room today. Thank you for all you do!
Great summary, Mr. Wellman. I just wish that there was more good news out there.
DeSantis is using this while he tries to quietly raise his own army in Florida. https://www.sun-sentinel.com/opinion/editorials/fl-op-edit-florida-state-guard-expansion-20230401-3joivvlczrb5xctwoqxyp3euny-story.html
https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/verify/desantis-state-military-force-florida/67-6767aa72-b44c-42e5-b5bb-a6a3f4dc2272
Excellent & scary post.
You are absolutely right about the shell game - it’s been going on in statehouses for a long time & you can see the results in formerly purple places like NC, OH, etc. Dems dropped the ball on this totally.
Trump is dangerous, of course. When we look at the damage he did in just 4 years - and continues to do - it’s mind-blowing. But you’re right; most people continue to overlook what’s been going on behind the curtain.
Speaking of shell games, just read that DeSantis has been offering current & retired police officers bonuses & other perks to move to FL & work; ostensibly quietly building his own private army (like the Trump folks tried to do w/Proud Boys, etc.) Is this really happening? IMO he’s a real fascist so anything is possible.
Great newsletter BTW...& great personal stories.
Well done!!!