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Schatz, in part:

"It’s going to backfire..I can tell you the Dems are pissed off and ready to take action"

WHEN?? WHAT? Be specific!

So far it's like watching the country burn down & MOC's say,

"I think it's simply atrocious that Trump the Arsonist started this fire, many of us may die. So we'll write a letter, strongly worded, then go on TV and express politcalspeak irritation, understate the situation, & insist we're outraged. Now let's go confirm his next nom."

@GottaLaff There is not much lawful that Democrats (or anybody for that matter) can do. Trump is president, has lackeys, toadies and brown nosers controlling congress and the Supreme Court and will soon have all cabinet positions and critical civil service totally submissive.

Short of armed rebellion what do you suggest?

@briansullivan I'm aware. We moved to Canada because I anticipated this.

What do I suggest? Well, they could sound more than mildly annoyed when they go on TV. They could do what Maddow, Marc Elias, and others do and offer suggestions on what WE can do, how to cope. For starters.

They could make moves to pass legislation or impeach, knowing it won't work, to make waves on TV.

At least ACT like it matters, FFS.

@briansullivan @GottaLaff how long should we give them, exactly? What is an appropriate grace period where one can ignore fascism?

Tom Sullivan

@GottaLaff @mossyfoot @briansullivan

Can't get your grant-funded drug?
Can't access Medicaid?
Can't get your Meals on Wheels?
Can't access your kid's Head Start?
What else?

White House switchboard: 202-456-1414

@TomSullivan @GottaLaff @mossyfoot @briansullivan

Call the WH, call and email your congress representative, call and email your senators and express your objection to any pause in social services and healthcare services.

@TomSullivan @GottaLaff @mossyfoot @briansullivan

I didn't realize #MealsOnWheels got federal funds.

Their funding "flows from the Agency on Aging w/in the Admin.for Community Living to State Units on Aging &through Area Agencies on Aging to +/-5,000 community-based senior nutrition providers. The memo says funding pause excludes assistance “provided directly to individuals,” M-o-W funding does not go directly to the individuals. "That's where the confusion lies."

mealsonwheelsamerica.org/learn

www.mealsonwheelsamerica.orgMEALS ON WHEELS AMERICA ISSUES STATEMENT ON POTENTIAL IMPACT ON MEALS ON WHEELS PROGRAMS FROM FREEZE ON FEDERAL GRANTS AND LOANS OUTLINED IN OMB MEMO