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This is an undated drawing from the archives. When I found it, I slightly rewrote the caption to flow better (looking at old drawings, you can see the errors of your past thinking). Young people are struggling to find jobs, but how many others? This kid is happy that his dad isn’t working, it makes his summer more care-free.
Trump is making causing families stress and hardship.
News:
And he is causing stress in his party again. Yesterday, Trump stoked chaos in Congress. Screaming was reported.
In a closed-door session he lambasted Senate Republicans for agreeing to a housing bill that is uniquely bi-partisan, and had actually passed; it was poised for Trump’s signature. A stage, a table, pens and American flags were put together for a public signing (which Trump likes). But he canceled it at the last moment. He declared that he would not sign the housing measure. The bill was intended to project the image ahead of the midterms of a unified Republican Party that thinks about Americans’ concerns over high costs. The bill should be sent to Trump and, if he vetoes it, Congress has the votes to override it. If he does nothing, it will go into effect after some time.
In his refusal to sign, Trump demanded that Congress pass his Save America Act, which experts agree has no chance of being passed. This is what he is saying to voters, in essence: he won’t pass a bill to help Americans unless the Congress passes a bill to help himself, one that will help him rig the elections. Which is what the SAVE act is.
“Right now we have a period of government by tantrum and impulse.” David Axelrod said last night on CNN.
Another thing that may be making Trump fly off the handle (even more than usual) is the three primary wins in New York City by Democratic Socialists. Mayor Mamdani endorsed the candidates; the media is calling Mamdani a “king maker.” He certainly seems to be stepping into Bernie Sander’s role as the socialist leader in our country, although he cannot run for president because he was not born here. Is this socialist leaning a trend?
When I first registered to vote many years ago, I did not see a difference between the two parties, nor did I want to be “labeled” as a member of a party— I registered as Independent. I think that’s what we are seeing. People are tired of a system that perpetuates the status quo and doesn’t fully help the middle class or underclasses. Many Democrats try, but perhaps not enough, or don’t think outside of the box enough. I am not saying socialists are the answer, but its a good idea to question the status quo periodically. There was a button that was popular when I was young which said “Question Authority.” I own the button.
I like Dem Minority leader Hakeem Jeffries, he is doing the best he can trying to bridge moderates and the far left of his party. It can’t be easy. One of the socialists elected yesterday in New York, Brad Landers, said in a CNN interview that he supported Jeffries as Speaker, which I was glad to hear.
A least one of those newly elected to the House worries me due to her past extreme views; I hope, like AOC, she moderates some of those extemist views. AOC did not endorse her candidacy. The House often elects people—in both parties—who are either extreme or inept.
No one should be starving in this country. Socialism can co-exist with capitalism. Was FDR a socialist when he created the New Deal and established Social Security?
Good news:
A federal judge blocked Trump’s efforts to make voters show citizenship at the polls. I voted yesterday in the primary in NY, and took note that I did not need to show ANYTHING. Just my signature. I don’t take that for granted.
Another judge ordered Trump to expain by July 31st why there is a tarp covering the Kennedy Center, hiding where his name was removed. July 31st? That’s too long a wait, I want to know now.
Thanks for being here, all. You keep me going, give me hope. Stay strong! See you tomorrow for a live drawing session!