As a proud wife of a proud Jewish man, I’m deeply disappointed by those twisting @RashidaTlaib words. At no point did she say Israel should not exist. NOWHERE. She and I support freedom and prosperity for the Palestinians & Israelis. That is progressive. https://t.co/bofXJIsHYy
I’ve been reporting on revolving door corruption for 20+ years, and after all the denials and misdirections pretending it’s not a thing, they just came out and screamed it today 👇 pic.twitter.com/9LRcyjMWAu
Offfff course!!!!! The well connected get away with anything. They just throw money at their “problems” and it goes away. The average joe would’ve been convicted and locked up for life already…
Maybe it’s more of a pick- your- battles situation. I know, I know– a crook’s a crook. But the DOJ is a bit oversensitive right now, that their actions be overwhelmingly justified and not political retribution, which is how any of this is going to be framed. And justified or not, stuff piles up. Once Trump is gone the rest of these clowns are going to fall like dominoes, anyway.
Having a relaxing night channel surfing as its a quiet night at home. Anyway came across The Twilight Zones Episode “He’s Alive” Sea 4 episode 4. Since this was made in 1959 it made me think that its so easy for history to repeat it self if were not careful. The Epilog of the show is spot on as to current events in this country the past few years, Damn its sad that certain people today are so easily led and condone evil.
U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders on Friday began circulating a letter to other lawmakers against Sen. Joe Manchin’s federal permitting proposal, warning that it would fast-track “some of the largest and dirtiest fossil fuel projects in America each and every year.”
“This deal is clearly intended to benefit the fossil fuel industry and will not meaningfully expedite the deployment of renewable energy.”
Grassroots and congressional opposition has been building since Manchin (D-W.Va.) struck a deal with Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), who plans to add the Energy Independence and Security Act to a continuing resolution that must pass this month to prevent a government shutdown.
Sanders (I-Vt.)—already an outspoken critic of the “dirty side deal”—joined seven other senators Thursday in calling on Schumer to hold separate votes for the funding resolution and Manchin’s energy bill. His new “dear colleague” letter goes further.
“At a time when climate change is already causing devastating harm to people in the United States and throughout the world,” Sanders wrote, “the last thing Congress should do is pass the disastrous side deal recently introduced by Sen. Manchin to make it easier for the fossil fuel industry to destroy the planet and pollute the environment.”
“Proponents of this side deal claim that ‘streamlining’ environmental permitting laws will speed up deployment of renewable energy and transmission infrastructure,” he continued. “In reality, this deal is clearly intended to benefit the fossil fuel industry and will not meaningfully expedite the deployment of renewable energy.”
Manchin’s proposal not only would “represent the most significant loss of protections under the Clean Water Act and the National Environmental Policy Act in the modern history of America,” the letter notes, it would also force the president to designate 25 energy projects for priority federal review as well as “require federal agencies to take ‘all necessary actions’ to permit the completion of the Mountain Valley Pipeline within 30 days of passage.”
In addition to citing warnings about the bill’s provisions from the green groups Center for Biological Diversity and Oil Change International, Sanders highlighted that over 400 scientists and health professionals called for decoupling the funding resolution and Manchin’s proposal in a Thursday letter to Schumer and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.).
As the senator pointed out, those experts wrote to the top Democrats in Congress:
We have heard you affirm the necessity of science for policymaking and the importance of listening to scientists for guidance. We are those scientists. And we are the doctors and nurses who take care of those harmed by this unfolding crisis. Speaking together, we urge you in the strongest possible terms to reject this attempt to force through legislation that weakens our bedrock environmental laws and fast-tracks ill-conceived fossil fuel ventures.
Sanders also argued that “any attempt to reform the permitting process must be done through regular order, not behind closed doors. It should be the subject of hearings that receive input from climate scientists, environmental experts, and the communities impacted by the legislation. It should not be attached to must-pass legislation with no public scrutiny.”
Anticipating a vote on a resolution that includes Manchin’s bill next week, Sanders wrote that “we can listen to the fossil fuel industry and climate deniers who are spending huge amounts of money on lobbying and campaign contributions to pass this side deal. Or we can listen to the scientists and the environmental community who are telling us loudly and clearly to reject it.”
“In my view, the time has come for Congress to tell the fossil fuel industry that their short-term profits are not more important than the future of our planet,” the two-time Democratic presidential candidate concluded. “I hope you will join me in opposing this deal.”
While more than six dozen House Democrats have made clear to Pelosi that they also want Manchin’s permitting bill separated from the continuing resolution, it is possible that Republicans in both chambers could help Democratic leaders pass the measure next week.
Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), who introduced the GOP’s even more fossil fuel-friendly permit proposal, is now reportedly suporting the right-wing Democrat’s legislation. However, some Republicans are skeptical of its chances, especially given that Manchin agreed to help pass the Inflation Reduction Act in exchange for Schumer pushing his permit bill.
It's not just House progressives, e.g. @RepMcEachin is New Dem / CBC
— Brad Johnson SUBSCRIBE TO HILLHEAT.NEWS (@climatebrad) September 22, 2022
they would not answer my questions about how they calculated this :/ https://t.co/aMSI7p4ZJf
I sent a letter to my colleagues in the Senate today urging them to oppose this Big Oil side deal.
The time has come for Congress to tell the fossil fuel industry that their short-term profits are not more important than the future of our planet. pic.twitter.com/SBrKuvzB1U
But we don't only want to look to the past for great music. We want to put together a list of contemporary songs about the crises we face and how we can build a future that works for all of us. If you have a suggestion for a song or an artist, let me know in the replies.
I see Roger Waters has cancelled a pair of concerts in Poland, apparently due to local criticism of his pro- Russian stance regarding the war with Ukraine. Huh. I wonder if we’ll get another hit double album out of it?
Next fascist leader since Mussolini, hell one of his descendants is in the party. Just like here ignore the citizens needs for to long they will elect anyone that promises to make changes for them. Cult-45 in this country for example. way to many people here are still buying into his fascist BS
Hunker down Orl, Hell of a D battle on Sunday Unless its the last play for defensive stand i’d fire any coach that goes into a “Prevent defense” mode before then🤬🤬🤬🤬
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Some of these FRightwingnut Zionists really take the cake. Just like the rest of their worthless brethren. 🙁
No accountability has really gotten way, way outta wack!
The Fed (banksters) really dont worry about a recession, Only the “little people” have to put up with it.
Thanks and T and R x 2, Ms. Benny!! 🙂 TGIF, too. 🙂
https://twitter.com/benzipperer/status/1573329581234425859?s=20&t=4f1U88HOi9ZKu9cmFSHGoA
Offfff course!!!!! The well connected get away with anything. They just throw money at their “problems” and it goes away. The average joe would’ve been convicted and locked up for life already…
Only in Floriduh……the land of crooks, perverts, stupids, and honey.
Maybe it’s more of a pick- your- battles situation. I know, I know– a crook’s a crook. But the DOJ is a bit oversensitive right now, that their actions be overwhelmingly justified and not political retribution, which is how any of this is going to be framed. And justified or not, stuff piles up. Once Trump is gone the rest of these clowns are going to fall like dominoes, anyway.
Having a relaxing night channel surfing as its a quiet night at home. Anyway came across The Twilight Zones Episode “He’s Alive” Sea 4 episode 4. Since this was made in 1959 it made me think that its so easy for history to repeat it self if were not careful. The Epilog of the show is spot on as to current events in this country the past few years, Damn its sad that certain people today are so easily led and condone evil.
https://www.commondreams.org/news/2022/09/23/passing-manchin-deal-last-thing-congress-should-do-says-sanders
Good AM! Niño is up and about to say hello! Pretty, 70’s today.
We’re going our usual SOP down here. Keeping an eye on TS Ian which will become a hurricane soon. 🙁
I see Roger Waters has cancelled a pair of concerts in Poland, apparently due to local criticism of his pro- Russian stance regarding the war with Ukraine. Huh. I wonder if we’ll get another hit double album out of it?
Next fascist leader since Mussolini, hell one of his descendants is in the party. Just like here ignore the citizens needs for to long they will elect anyone that promises to make changes for them. Cult-45 in this country for example. way to many people here are still buying into his fascist BS
Hunker down Orl, Hell of a D battle on Sunday Unless its the last play for defensive stand i’d fire any coach that goes into a “Prevent defense” mode before then🤬🤬🤬🤬