9/8 News Roundup – Sanders’ Chats With Colbert & Chris Hayes, Thomas Frank Responds To Clintons Book & More
Hello friends!
Off to a slow start today as my corporate-cubicle job prepares to go on lockdown due to Irma, but I’ll put all the news/video/etc in the comments and leave the main body of this post as a well-wish to all our east-cast readers/members. Do us all a favor and stay safe!
That having been said, Im off to the comments to add the news, see you there!
-LD
In this roundup:
*Sanders on Colbert & Chris Hayes’ Shows
*Thomas Franks Responds To Clintons Book
*Irma closes in on the US after devastating the tropics
*A Tale Of Two Cities: The Columbus Revolution
*Randall Woodfin’s Q&A
*Pipeline/Water Protector Updates & More
Tips, Comments, Complaints, Etc!
Hurricane Irma: Trump warns of ‘epic’ storm as full scale of devastation emerges – latest updates
The Guardians liveblog
On Colbert’s Late Show, Bernie Sanders responds to Hillary Clinton, tries to say something nice on Trump
Bernie Sanders wants Hillary Clinton to stop ‘arguing about 2016’
Bernie Sanders on Colbert: The Nice Thing He Said About Trump and Why He Understands Hillary Clinton Blaming Him for Election Loss
Some media outlets, such as the Daily Mail, are calling that comment an attack. Sheesh.
While I do think it was somewhat craftily expressed by Sanders, these days even stating facts is seen as sexist attacks!
Where is anything in that block quote that is not true? The truth can hurt.
Heres have another chuckle after watching Sanders on Colbert…
Bernie backers’ attacks on Democrats infuriate the party
As if these jokers decide who will be a leading figure for Dems. Meanwhile, Clinton is the one threatening party unity with her divisive book and tour.
Bernie has always told people to do what they, themselves, think is the right thing to do.
They call us cultists but then, when we act/speak, independently of Bernie, they tell Bernie to get us in line!
It’s ridiculous how ridiculous they are and how they don’t even seem to hear the words out of their own mouths.
p.s. at this point I hope Bernie stays an Independent. If he did capitulate I’ll bet his biggest critics would find a way to cast shade on him for doing so. Probably scoff and say he’s trying to grift Dem party money or something.
Bernie Sanders’ revolution is still alive — but is democratic socialism a realistic goal?
Just read FDR’s 2nd bill of rights which would be good for the average American ,pretty much what Bernie is all about.
Bernie Sanders Wants You
Everyone, please find sometime time to watch this discussion. It is an hour long, but Frank presents an historical view of the Democratic Party and why the divide exists. He also explains why likely a third party cannot win the presidency, but at the same time, why 3rd parties are necessary to the health of democracy in the US.
I listened live on my drive home yesterday and then saw two versions available on youtube this morning. I ‘think’ they are the same, but just incase it may be worth it to go over and watch the other
I’ll try to watch tonight!
Gabbard Leads OFF Act to End Reliance on Fossil Fuels
This will be another litmus test for me. European countries are doing it. The ONLY reason not to is corpse money.
Glad it was Gabbard that introduced it as well. Not bad in regards to a start with cosponsorts, etc.
I was glad it was Gabbard too.
Climate change is a national security issue.
More and more countries are falling in line with this, and their is profit to be made by companies taking the lead and doing this the right way. The US corps will have to be dragged kicking and screaming clinging to their fossil fuels to the end to do this.
https://youtu.be/UCqAuo-Hs74
Chris Murphy’s stealthy single-payer pitch
Obviously, I prefer Bernie’s approach, but it’s a testament to Bernie’s influence that he has gotten senators like Murphy to react to the single payer desires of the people. It will be interesting to see who signs up for this as opposed to Bernie’s bill. I do have to give credit to Harris for backing Bernie here (Warren I was pretty sure was going to be with Bernie on this issue)–I really would have thought she would be in the Murphy camp.
See Below about Tester, Baucus, etc. Looks like we may get a pony after all.
“…Murphy is taking a conspicuously more pragmatic approach designed to get Democrats closer to that lofty but potentially unobtainable goal.”
————————————————
What’s so “unobtainable” about fixing a mistake made by a Repuke POTUS back in 1973? POLITICO is just another RW rag pontificating the same old tired Turd Way garbage. Like I wrote on c99, I’m avoiding the stupid. #hrill. baloney as much as possible for a political junkie in the 21st century! T and R to the usual suspects!!
Hmmm, interesting..
Centrist Dem: Maybe we should look at single-payer health care
Baucus backs single-payer health system
“looking at” single payer reminds me of “let’s study it some more.”
As Planet Rages With Fires and Storms, Ire Aimed at Murderous Climate Denialism
Study Details Why Climate ‘Criminals’ Like Exxon Should Pay for Hurricane Destruction
Pruitt Evades Climate Change Discussion During Record-Breaking Storm