The Jan. 6 news is doubly depressing. It's amazing to hear that it was even worse than I thought. And then to know that Trump will have exactly zero consequences, as usual.
Let's not forget that the House and the Senate are doing what all of the people in their district or state want. (The realist in me knows they do what the people who voted for them want. The cynic believes they do what is best for themselves.) Anyway... the best way for people to get what they want from government is to campaign and vote for people who will represent their wishes.
But that's the point of Brian's post. They aren't defending the Constitution. At best they are doing what their constituents want, but in reality they are doing what their voters want, and possibly just what's good for them personally.
The Jan. 6 news is doubly depressing. It's amazing to hear that it was even worse than I thought. And then to know that Trump will have exactly zero consequences, as usual.
Last night was just the first of several presentations. Changing made-up minds is not easy but some will be moved. That is the goal.
This committee has no authority to bring charges. That must come from the Justice Department.
Let's not forget that the House and the Senate are doing what all of the people in their district or state want. (The realist in me knows they do what the people who voted for them want. The cynic believes they do what is best for themselves.) Anyway... the best way for people to get what they want from government is to campaign and vote for people who will represent their wishes.
But that's the point of Brian's post. They aren't defending the Constitution. At best they are doing what their constituents want, but in reality they are doing what their voters want, and possibly just what's good for them personally.
Absolutely. I should have mentioned that.