Jay KuoJul 9
This was a hard one to write. It’s disconcerting to report on inhumane conditions at a U.S. concentration camp from the comfort of my home office, but not enough people are speaking out. And I don’t want history to repeat. Please help let others know. My write-up in the replies.
Show threadJay KuoJul 9
Link: https://open.substack.com/pub/statuskuo/p/alligator-atrocity?r=1zr8b&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false
Alligator Atrocity

An American concentration camp became operational last week, and it’s already a human rights nightmare.

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Show threadProfessor_StevensJul 9

@jaykuo

I'm blessed to live in Maryland where every single elected official who represents me is a Democrat, except for the president and vice-president of the United States (who did not win Maryland and did not expect to).

Calling my electeds won't make any difference.

What can I do?

Show threadAlanJul 9
@Professor_Stevens @jaykuo You should ask your reps for further exercise of their oversight authority. They need to show up in person, as well as all levels of oversight request. And if it continues to be rebuffed they need to figure out ways to keep pressing in different ways: budget and spending reports, subpoenas to private vendors at every level possible.
Show threadAlan
@Professor_Stevens @jaykuo Make it harder to do this horrific business, either as a govt organization or as a private company. Companies should know they will be exposed and reviewed in connection to it too
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Show threadProfessor_StevensJul 9

@metaphase @jaykuo

My electeds are already doing these things. The problem, when you live in a deep-blue district like I do, is that I have no leverage over anyone who needs to be levered. The electeds who need to be pressed to take new or different action are all elsewhere.

I suppose I SHOULD express my thanks for that what mine are doing. I was an elected once. A few "thank yous" do help keep your energy level high.

Show threadAlanJul 10
@Professor_Stevens @jaykuo Perhaps I have missed the news, but I have only seen first level rebuffs but I have not seen any more actions by representatives after being initially denied direct reporting.