The states themselves could do this- (I’m thinking during MID-term election season???)
The concern, of course, is that it ramps up tensions and makes the situation at polling places more volatile.
However, I believe if BLUE STATE governors come out LOUD and EARLY, saying that they are GUARANTEEING that their citizens will have free, fair and safe and UNDISTURBED elections -
Blue State Governors shouldn't emulate Trump and GOP Governors from OH, WVA, SC, MS by abusing the personal lives and employers of National Guard by activating them for Trump's obviously political agenda of government taking more control over Americans' lives and politicizing our military. Enlistment rates among National Guard activated by Trump in LA and DC so far are plunging. Ponder David French's NYT op ed about the damage to our military's competence, and long tail US national security by politicizing military service.
I already talked about this: Whitmer is not rising to the occasion and that means she is harming her reputation actively over it. SHE LITERALLY HAD AN ASSASSINATION ATTEMPT ON HER FROM TRUMP SUPPORTERS. There was a saying by Churchill another on here said that applies perfectly (I do believe it was Shield of the Republic): "An appeaser is one who feeds a crocodile, hoping it will eat him last." This is the same mentality that Lisa Murkowski showed. Best Whitmer can do if she keeps this up if she wants to run for President in 2028 is VP. No one is going to put her in during the primary if she is unwilling to do what Newsom is doing and standing up in an entertaining way that catches the attention of the low info voters/pod bro demos.
However, actually governing and improving the lives of your constituents, especially if you are a Governor or Mayor is critically important. We need examples of government working and Democratic ideas working to win as well.
Love this bonkers idea! Called try EVERYTHING! - I am happy to admit, I didn't like Newsom on Charlie Kirk but I'll give him a A+ for a strong pivot and creative offensive approach.
All Dems need to try SOMETHING!! Sh!t, try everything that helps finds the boundaries of the law! - Maybe the DOJ will be forced to check their own actions in the face of the matched energy (a' la Newsom and TX Dems).
What works won't have everyone in the tent moving in concert early on, but it will more swiftly find the exit to this sh!t-show of a mouse trap!
I am so frustrated by Democrats and even the Bulwark commentariat who keep saying 'well we can't do an idea because of x' and then when the Chief says 'ok then we do this' it's 'well we can't do that because of y'. They will think through every problem and come up with a reason why we can't do a thing.
We have General McLellans all over our side. We have no Grants. We have no Shermans.
While my colleagues did not like it, how about calling for ICE Mask Day? Teachers to Wall Street to a local Race Trac employee.
We all mask ourselves as ICE does for at least one day to at least to show the idiocy. Preschool and kindergarten students and their parents will be met and taught by masked teachers.
This is a good idea. The problem with our side is they always think of reasons we can't do a good idea. I don't want to say people are cowards. But. They aren't what we need right now.
I don’t like Whitmer’s approach, but I do understand the difficulty she faces. My roots are in Michigan and I can say with some confidence that it is not a deep blue state and never has been. If we don’t want it to turn ruby red like Indiana we need to understand that vilfying Trump will not play the same in Michigan as it does in New York or California. I’ll give Whitmer the benefit of the doubt. She has a difficult road to navigate in Michigan.
One of the more unattractive and undemocratic attributes of the MAGA party is the way they label anyone in their party who disagrees with their groupthink agenda in any way to be a RINO. Basically the message is don’t think for yourself, shut up and get with the program or get out of the party. This obnoxious attitude runs counter to liberalism and has no place in the Democratic Party.
I think the missing link legally is having a local judge deputize the participants.
You could reframe it as a ‘right to bear arms’ protest, and put together large block of ‘blue shirts’ to protest militant right wing activity.
Just have 24/7 media over watch to catch Trump’s goons overstepping first.
Getting the dems to participate would be an uphill battle…
Here's an even better one? Send Blue State National Guardsmen to RED STATES for crime enforcement? or even emergency response?
DCNG reports to the Secretary of the Army.
Governors should decline to pay the salary any of their state's national guard who challenge their governors at the direction of the president.
I think this is a great idea-
Just not workable in D.C.-
Because of the way the jurisdictions work.
The states themselves could do this- (I’m thinking during MID-term election season???)
The concern, of course, is that it ramps up tensions and makes the situation at polling places more volatile.
However, I believe if BLUE STATE governors come out LOUD and EARLY, saying that they are GUARANTEEING that their citizens will have free, fair and safe and UNDISTURBED elections -
It could work.
Blue State Governors shouldn't emulate Trump and GOP Governors from OH, WVA, SC, MS by abusing the personal lives and employers of National Guard by activating them for Trump's obviously political agenda of government taking more control over Americans' lives and politicizing our military. Enlistment rates among National Guard activated by Trump in LA and DC so far are plunging. Ponder David French's NYT op ed about the damage to our military's competence, and long tail US national security by politicizing military service.
I already talked about this: Whitmer is not rising to the occasion and that means she is harming her reputation actively over it. SHE LITERALLY HAD AN ASSASSINATION ATTEMPT ON HER FROM TRUMP SUPPORTERS. There was a saying by Churchill another on here said that applies perfectly (I do believe it was Shield of the Republic): "An appeaser is one who feeds a crocodile, hoping it will eat him last." This is the same mentality that Lisa Murkowski showed. Best Whitmer can do if she keeps this up if she wants to run for President in 2028 is VP. No one is going to put her in during the primary if she is unwilling to do what Newsom is doing and standing up in an entertaining way that catches the attention of the low info voters/pod bro demos.
More activity, more action.
However, actually governing and improving the lives of your constituents, especially if you are a Governor or Mayor is critically important. We need examples of government working and Democratic ideas working to win as well.
I thought of this idea too, like 2 days ago. I am no where near as smart or informed as JVL, not even close, just giving a little validation.
Love this bonkers idea! Called try EVERYTHING! - I am happy to admit, I didn't like Newsom on Charlie Kirk but I'll give him a A+ for a strong pivot and creative offensive approach.
All Dems need to try SOMETHING!! Sh!t, try everything that helps finds the boundaries of the law! - Maybe the DOJ will be forced to check their own actions in the face of the matched energy (a' la Newsom and TX Dems).
What works won't have everyone in the tent moving in concert early on, but it will more swiftly find the exit to this sh!t-show of a mouse trap!
Let's get messy! Order can come later.
I am so frustrated by Democrats and even the Bulwark commentariat who keep saying 'well we can't do an idea because of x' and then when the Chief says 'ok then we do this' it's 'well we can't do that because of y'. They will think through every problem and come up with a reason why we can't do a thing.
We have General McLellans all over our side. We have no Grants. We have no Shermans.
While my colleagues did not like it, how about calling for ICE Mask Day? Teachers to Wall Street to a local Race Trac employee.
We all mask ourselves as ICE does for at least one day to at least to show the idiocy. Preschool and kindergarten students and their parents will be met and taught by masked teachers.
This is a good idea. The problem with our side is they always think of reasons we can't do a good idea. I don't want to say people are cowards. But. They aren't what we need right now.
The governor of MI should remember: “Divided we fall”!
I don’t like Whitmer’s approach, but I do understand the difficulty she faces. My roots are in Michigan and I can say with some confidence that it is not a deep blue state and never has been. If we don’t want it to turn ruby red like Indiana we need to understand that vilfying Trump will not play the same in Michigan as it does in New York or California. I’ll give Whitmer the benefit of the doubt. She has a difficult road to navigate in Michigan.
Sure, rolling over and showing your belly to the hungry wolf is one idea. Anyone else have any ideas…?
Gretchen Whitmer? Hmm, DINO (Democrat in Name Only)?
One of the more unattractive and undemocratic attributes of the MAGA party is the way they label anyone in their party who disagrees with their groupthink agenda in any way to be a RINO. Basically the message is don’t think for yourself, shut up and get with the program or get out of the party. This obnoxious attitude runs counter to liberalism and has no place in the Democratic Party.
You’re quite right!