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highplainsdem

(52,382 posts)
Fri Nov 15, 2024, 02:22 PM Nov 15

Robert Reich: In the next two months, Senate Democrats can...

-Fill 47 judicial vacancies

-Ensure a Dem majority on the NLRB

-Appoint key regulators to the SEC and FDIC to protect the American people from financial fraud

-Reappoint FTC Chair Lina Khan

Democrats need to act. Now.



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Robert Reich: In the next two months, Senate Democrats can... (Original Post) highplainsdem Nov 15 OP
K&R Docreed2003 Nov 15 #1
Love this! Things we can DO. AllyCat Nov 15 #2
State level bdamomma Nov 15 #10
Yup. Change your statehouses! AllyCat Nov 15 #29
Wow, 47 judicial seats! Elessar Zappa Nov 15 #3
Judges julmur Nov 15 #23
ALL THE PEOPLE WITH MONEY, COMFORT, AND PRIVILEGE ON BOTH SIDES John Shaft Nov 15 #4
They'll push their will, as long as it aligns with Putin's. slightlv Nov 15 #11
Do it ASAP. dalton99a Nov 15 #5
Don't hold your breath because the_liberal_grandpa Nov 15 #6
Flood Durbin's mail, email, and phones pushing against this. The GOP will NOT reciprocate when they are in power. Jit423 Nov 15 #13
There is no such bdamomma Nov 15 #32
WHat is a blue slip? Amaryllis Nov 15 #26
A Senator can veto a federal judge nomination in his MadameButterfly Nov 15 #36
Durbin....I voted for him when I lived in Illinois Bettie Nov 16 #46
Designate the 'coastal plain' Submariner Nov 15 #7
Would like to know what's he's doing about it. Is he talking to Bill Clinton? He was in his cabinet. Fla Dem Nov 15 #8
He informed his readers for a start. And one of KPN Nov 15 #15
Well that was sort of my point in my response. We can call our Reps and senators Fla Dem Nov 15 #31
Right. elleng Nov 16 #41
Reich teaches, writes, and informs whomever will pay attention. elleng Nov 16 #40
Hey Senators. DO IT Trust_Reality Nov 15 #9
C'mon Dems. progressoid Nov 15 #12
Right. Fortunately would take time to 'defund' or worse the agencies you named; elleng Nov 16 #42
Yes! Please! Tweedy Nov 15 #14
Do it now! Let's get it going! liberalla Nov 15 #16
Here is the Bluesky link: ananda Nov 15 #17
But couldn't the orange monster undo this with an executive order? kimbutgar Nov 15 #18
They need to work through the holidays. Emile Nov 15 #19
How about the Postal Board of Governers? cheri010353 Nov 15 #20
And Biden can press the USPS Board to dump DeJoy Bluetus Nov 15 #21
K&R spanone Nov 15 #22
Can almost guarantee Diraven Nov 15 #24
How about the Postal Board of Governers? cheri010353 Nov 15 #25
I thought of that too zipplewrath Nov 15 #27
Biden appointed one of two USPS board members when two seats were available LastLiberal in PalmSprings Nov 16 #38
"...Biden could appoint another Democrat to the remaining vacancy, but he hasn't done so yet." jaxexpat Nov 16 #43
He won't do it, but Biden should pre-emptively pardon all of the thousands of people LastLiberal in PalmSprings Monday #47
They could.... AltairIV Nov 15 #28
AND usonian Nov 15 #30
I like the cut of your jib, usonian. jaxexpat Nov 16 #44
I'm mad as hell and twice as serious. usonian Nov 16 #45
Can Katcat Nov 15 #33
They should but DiverDave Nov 15 #34
They won't. They never do. FoxNewsSucks Nov 15 #35
unlike GOP, dems rarely prioritize judicial confirmations AlexSFCA Nov 16 #37
That should br their focus Progressive dog Nov 16 #39

AllyCat

(17,105 posts)
2. Love this! Things we can DO.
Fri Nov 15, 2024, 02:29 PM
Nov 15

I'm tired of hearing how bad it will be. Just about any of us here, know how bad it will be.

I want to know WHAT WE CAN DO.

This is a great start.

John Shaft

(767 posts)
4. ALL THE PEOPLE WITH MONEY, COMFORT, AND PRIVILEGE ON BOTH SIDES
Fri Nov 15, 2024, 02:32 PM
Nov 15

think the rules still apply.

My god, it will hurt when those so high up fall.

THE UNITED STATES WILL BE A LAWLESS ROGUE STATE IN A FEW MONTHS.

Trump and his MAGAt trash aim to impose their twisted will on EVERYTHING . . . whether you like it or not.

slightlv

(4,332 posts)
11. They'll push their will, as long as it aligns with Putin's.
Fri Nov 15, 2024, 03:01 PM
Nov 15

My belief is we'll end up being a satellite state of Russia... like Crimea, etc. I just wish I believed that, as it is happening, all those screaming left=socialism/communism will finally make the connection that it's really "Right=communism" (although they won't even be able to get the communism correct!). In fact, we'll just be one large conglomeration of states (a confederation), with very little to bind one state to another.

6. Don't hold your breath because
Fri Nov 15, 2024, 02:37 PM
Nov 15

I heard that Dick Durbin will still honor blue slips so a republican senator from the state where a judicial vacancy is being filled can stop it.

Our leaders in the Senate are absolutely weak because they still think that they can reason with the other side.

Until that changes the senate will continue to let us down.

Jit423

(296 posts)
13. Flood Durbin's mail, email, and phones pushing against this. The GOP will NOT reciprocate when they are in power.
Fri Nov 15, 2024, 03:06 PM
Nov 15

Disappointed in Durbin

bdamomma

(66,451 posts)
32. There is no such
Fri Nov 15, 2024, 06:42 PM
Nov 15

thing as bipartisanship. Not with these traitors. They are Russian sympathizers or should I say assets.

MadameButterfly

(1,727 posts)
36. A Senator can veto a federal judge nomination in his
Fri Nov 15, 2024, 09:24 PM
Nov 15

own state. This is not a law but a norm, thus Durbin could choose to ignore it. Republicans have every incentive to veto judge appointments until Trump is president, so no appts. will be made in states with R Senators unless Durbin relents.

This is why a judge in Ohio just rescinded his retirement. There wasn't a replacement that both Sherrod Brown and Vance would approve. I suspect Vance wanted the vacancy kept open.

Bettie

(17,100 posts)
46. Durbin....I voted for him when I lived in Illinois
Sat Nov 16, 2024, 02:52 PM
Nov 16

now, so many years later, he has no fight in him. Republicans don't honor blue slips, but of course, he thinks he has to.

We need some people who are willing to fight for what's right, not for a one-sided "politeness" that has never in recent history been used by right wingers.

Submariner

(12,672 posts)
7. Designate the 'coastal plain'
Fri Nov 15, 2024, 02:48 PM
Nov 15

of the Alaska National Wildlife Refuge a National Monument, protecting it from development forever.

Clinton wouldn’t do it, but Biden should for the sake of saving some gawddamn fucking patch of land for posterity. Haven’t we lost enough Alaska wilderness and wildlife to oil already?

Fla Dem

(25,692 posts)
8. Would like to know what's he's doing about it. Is he talking to Bill Clinton? He was in his cabinet.
Fri Nov 15, 2024, 02:55 PM
Nov 15

Call him and and tell him HE needs to act, and Hillary too.

Is he calling other political influential Democrats and personally asking them what they are doing?

Is he picking up the phone and calling Joe Biden encouraging him to put pressure on our Democratic Senators.
What are top Democratic politicians, analysts, donors doing?

I would love to have some influence but unfortunately, I'm in Floraida and I don't count for much.

KPN

(16,110 posts)
15. He informed his readers for a start. And one of
Fri Nov 15, 2024, 03:31 PM
Nov 15

them just informed us. The real question: what are we and his readers going to do about it?

Fla Dem

(25,692 posts)
31. Well that was sort of my point in my response. We can call our Reps and senators
Fri Nov 15, 2024, 06:28 PM
Nov 15

but we carry little influence. Me, as I stated virtually none.

I want to know what he is doing along with other influential people. It's easy for him to jump on twitter and in so many words shout out to who? Us? And what does he expect us to do? Does he think the people who do have some influence will read his twitter post. I doubt many do on a regular basis.

I just want him, with other well known, respected Democrats to use whatever influence they may have to band together and form a coalition; Bill and Hillary Clinton, Obama, and other Democratic politicians that may no longer be in office but going forward can still be a loud force in bringing Trump's actions to the public. Because to be honest, I'm not sure a large segment of the population really understands what's ahead.

elleng

(136,095 posts)
40. Reich teaches, writes, and informs whomever will pay attention.
Sat Nov 16, 2024, 01:49 PM
Nov 16

He has a decent following, but little political influence, as had a falling out with Clintons, I recall.

elleng

(136,095 posts)
42. Right. Fortunately would take time to 'defund' or worse the agencies you named;
Sat Nov 16, 2024, 01:53 PM
Nov 16

there are many who are interested in their preservation.

kimbutgar

(23,283 posts)
18. But couldn't the orange monster undo this with an executive order?
Fri Nov 15, 2024, 04:10 PM
Nov 15

I think it’s it a great suggestion though.

cheri010353

(135 posts)
20. How about the Postal Board of Governers?
Fri Nov 15, 2024, 04:37 PM
Nov 15

Aren't there 2 nominees who haven't been approved yet? Then they could get rid of Dejoy before the inauguration and maybe get a Postmaster General who isn't hellbent on privatizing our Post Office.

cheri010353

(135 posts)
25. How about the Postal Board of Governers?
Fri Nov 15, 2024, 04:48 PM
Nov 15

Aren't there two nominees who haven't been appointed yet? Then maybe they could get rid of Dejoy and appoint someone who isn't hellbent on destroying our Postal Service.

38. Biden appointed one of two USPS board members when two seats were available
Sat Nov 16, 2024, 01:45 AM
Nov 16

President Biden nominated Marty Walsh to the USPS Board of Governors, filling one of the two vacancies. Federal law requires that no more than five members of the board be from the same political party. This means Biden could appoint another Democrat to the remaining vacancy, but he hasn't done so yet. The board currently has three Republicans, three Democrats, and one independent. This balance ensures diverse perspectives and compliance with the law.

You could hear the Dems scream when Biden missed this opportunity to get rid of DeJoy.

As of 11/15/24, there is one vacant seat to be filled.

 

jaxexpat

(7,794 posts)
43. "...Biden could appoint another Democrat to the remaining vacancy, but he hasn't done so yet."
Sat Nov 16, 2024, 02:37 PM
Nov 16

This is depressing. What reason is there that this hasn't been done already? How many other things have gone undone in addition to not jailing Trump and his minions for televised crimes? Is this even true?

I'd like for Joe to simply give a speech, a wrap up of his term. Explain what needs to be done, why he didn't do it already and name the names of the obstructors. For instance, tell the world that Bibi, with the support of Putin and Trump, holds the US and his own nation's population hostage, hampering their roles toward middle east peace and prosperity and driving a huge wedge in the American psyche. Caligula, along with Nero, has arisen from his tomb promising some new material and well-rehearsed replays of his classics, couldn't we, as loyal "life-time" subscribers, get a peak preview of the forthcoming specialties the 21st century coliseum has on tap?

If he walks off the stage without explaining the causes for the forthcoming horror show the nation would have a right to feel betrayed. At least tell it straight, remove the rose-colored glasses from our perception of the current state of affairs. If he's incapable of giving a speech, have some AI read his speech. It worked for Stephen Hawking and he had more profound truths to share than any politician.

This stew's growing stale, restating its repetition with only conjecture as witness. Like Lennon said, "just give me some truth."

47. He won't do it, but Biden should pre-emptively pardon all of the thousands of people
Mon Nov 18, 2024, 09:27 AM
Monday

who are on T***p's revenge list. He still has the power to it. You could just go through his speeches and see who he's planned to "get even with."

The Trumpsters will scream bloody murder, but the president has near-absolute power over who gets pardoned. TFG showed that.

Like I said, Biden is nice to do this, he respects the institution of the government to make waves like that.

For god's sake, the man is so f*cking petty he's going to sic the DOJ on the woman in Idaho who predicted he wouldn't carry that state!

usonian

(13,861 posts)
30. AND
Fri Nov 15, 2024, 05:58 PM
Nov 15

Give Ukraine what it needs to obliterate Putin (the founder of this shit feast) IPSO PRONTO.

Do what 💩 can't undo.

Among other things above my pay grade. Like changing all the ciphers and nuclear codes AND TAKING THEM HOME.

It's an official act to prevent world war and the doxxing of EVERY DAMN agent and asset.

FoxNewsSucks

(10,800 posts)
35. They won't. They never do.
Fri Nov 15, 2024, 09:13 PM
Nov 15

Not only is DeJoy still ruining the Post Office, we haven't and won't see the unredacted Mueller Report.

Hell, they'll probably suppress Jack Smith's report too.

It's fucking depressing, seeing time pissed away when there are things like in the OP which could be done.

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