Tony StarkJan 19, 2023

If you don't think that the virulent and open racism that’s always been prevalent in this country is present and continuing today, then you are either not paying attention or are unwilling spend any time thinking critically about things that happen all around you.

Think if you want that it’s limited to Florida and that DeSantis has no national appeal, but it’s not just going on in Florida. It’s part of the Republican plan.

Ron DeSantis is pushing education in Florida much further right-
https://wapo.st/3JiSOMX

Ron DeSantis is pushing education in Florida much further right

Under the guise of protecting parents or academic freedom, DeSantis is reshaping education in his state.

The Washington Post
Show threadSteven SavageJan 20, 2023

@TonyStark I'm concerned about DeSantis, but think he's overplaying. However, he should still be taken seriously - and we should worry about any "not Desantis."

Right now the Republicans could throw up someone less arrogant and irritating than DeSantis with 80% of the same policies as they'd fly under radar very easily.

Show threadTony StarkJan 20, 2023
@StevenSavage I’ve said this before and I don’t see Republicans learning any lessons but anyone who’s going to get the 2024 nomination or really any serious position with this party now is going to be someone with the same fascist mindset. They have no chance of nominating a decent person. There’s not one to find. So, agreed.
Show threadTheBatman
@TonyStark @StevenSavage very true Tony. They are incapable of learning any lessons. They have become Americas fascist party. They don’t even try to hide it anymore. Any decent, not even decent- people who just have some morals and respect for Democracy,they’ve pushed out. Adam Kinsiger is a good example. I disagree with him on his policy views. But at least he stood up for our democracy. And did so at his own peril.
Jan 20, 2023 at 10:46pmWeb
Show threadCarol DanversJan 21, 2023

@TonyStark @TheBatman @StevenSavage

Voting rights are the most important issues in the USA, currently. Everyone cares about this except Republicans trying to cheat American citizens out of their vote.

Show threadRob Kadel 🇺🇸🇺🇦Jan 21, 2023
@CarolDanvers @TonyStark @TheBatman @StevenSavage Sadly, they’re very savvy. #Republicans have figured out how to game the system of #gerrymandering while also playing to the emotions of those who don’t play close enough attention. I’m still waiting for a strategy that can beat cynical/ignorant!
Show threadTheBatmanJan 21, 2023
@CarolDanvers @TonyStark @StevenSavage I wish the Dems could could have passed the John Lewis voting right bill to law. Would have made a big difference. Now Republicans will keep up their voter suppression efforts and when they lose continue to claim fraud. We need to continue getting out the vote every election. Only with strong blue turnout can we overcome their fascistic schemes.
Show threadJoseph DennisJan 21, 2023

@TheBatman @CarolDanvers @TonyStark @StevenSavage

Blame the Bee-Mitches.

Show threadBenCisco 🇺🇸🎖️🖥️♦️Jan 21, 2023

@jd1515151 @TheBatman @CarolDanvers @TonyStark @StevenSavage

Indeed. Blame where it belongs.

Show threadAdrienne LaCavaJan 21, 2023
@TheBatman @CarolDanvers @TonyStark @StevenSavage Am I naive to hope our improved Senate majority can resume debate and finally vote on the John Lewis VRA? I thought it was House-approved during Moscow Mitch’s obstruction reign. Voting rights is THE most critical legislation to even look at.
Show threadGATEKEEPERJan 21, 2023
@adriennelacava @TheBatman @CarolDanvers @TonyStark @StevenSavage
Yes, I thought it was approved and waiting for the Senate.