If Russia continues to attack Ukraine with inadequate response from Ukraine because this Congress refuses to do their job the crisis that unfolds is on their hands.
They are preventing the U S from upholding their promised alliance to Ukraine.
All of this because of some twisted traitorous devotion to Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin.
It’s wrong .
It’s impending disaster.
Their attachment to ridiculous investigations of innocent people has skewed reality for them .
What a frightening situation. An ambitious man, with little relevant experience, is Speaker of the House. He is under attack by Trump surrogates and he will not act if his speakership is on the line. There is another methodology for getting the Ukraine bill to the House floor. Why has that not happened? There is virtually no press out there about that. Mr. Johnson, we are talking about the life of an entire country and all its people. If the Russians overrun Ukraine, they'll make what happened in Bucha look like a parlor game. We can stop it but only if we act together. If you do the courageous thing and lose your speakership over this, you'll be a hero and you'll go down in history that way. Barry Coburn
I agree that we must do everything possible to awaken the invertebrates in the House to the danger of withholding help for the Ukrainians. But, should we really be surprised when so many in Congress are dismantling our own democracy? I hope the DOJ finally gets around to prosecuting these "elected" insurrectionists-in-hiding. Bravo to you,Timothy Snyder, for your straight talk, courage and clear vision.
Done, I was passed to a staffer in Congresswoman Hayes office who was able to share that Congresswoman Hayes had signed the discharge petition, but she is getting back to me when I asked when that would be effective. I asked that Congresswoman Hayes Speak Up about this
Others have said Speaker Mike Johnson is difficult to reach by email or phone. I sent him a postcard urging that he bring Ukraine funding to the floor. I also encouraged him to donate to united24 to help in the Ukraine effort. Here's his address: 568 Cannon House Office Building; Washington, D.C. 20515.
The same can be said about those lawmakers who are NOT your representative. You can send them a postcard instead. We are 25 signatures away from passing a Discharge Petition which will bypass Johnson and send the bill to the floor for a vote. The link below shows a list of reps who have not signed yet, highlighting those who can be persuaded to sign the petition. Take a look.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has delivered a blunt warning that Europe has entered a "pre-war era" and if Ukraine is defeated by Russia, nobody in Europe will be able to feel safe.
"I don't want to scare anyone, but war is no longer a concept from the past," he told European media. "It's real and it started over two years ago." 🇵🇱
His remarks came as a fresh barrage of Russian missiles targeted Ukraine.
“We will do anything we can to prevent Russia from winning”. President Macron 🗽
France sends Ukraine hundreds of armored vehicles. 🇫🇷
Meanwhile, in the USA 🇺🇸: Trump’s MAGA GQP = Government of Putin 🇷🇺
What we really need is a EU Army to #ProtectDemocracy in Europe 🇪🇺
And here, just F**King Vote GQP MAGA Traitors out of office. #BidenHarris2024 🌊
Trump is running a shadow administration, unelected, with the fealty of the GOP Congress. Trump is conducting our foreign policy. Trump is the cause of this tragedy unfolding now. The enablers of Trump, the fearful of Trump are causing this. And the Main Stream Media who are treating Trump as another candidate, albeit in legal trouble, they should be screaming about this.
I propose that Biden issue a national security emergency order to send all the equipment DOD agrees to part with. Who will have standing to sue? If it is the House, let them bring that to the floor for a vote.
Either Russian agents or Rusdian assets should not be allowed to get their way..
It is said that the Democrats are unanimous in their support of Ukraine. A small lie: There are a number (around 10%) in the House who refuse to sign the discharge petition.
It is also said that Republicans also strongly support Ukraine. A big lie: Fewer than 1% of their House delegation have signed the discharge petition.
So it is clear to me that neither party fully understands the urgency of the crisis. It also illustrates once again the weakness of the Democrats' so-called "big tent" philosophy, which allows people like Ro Khanna to stand in the way of defending Ukraine and people like Joe Manchin to block efforts to deal with climate change. It's why the Republicans are more effective as legislators (or perhaps I should say as blockers of legislation): they have a common cause, while the Democrats largely do not. With all due respect, there are existential issues facing us - like climate change and Russian aggression - that are more important than the issues on which the Democrats stand united.
Dear Dr. Snyder, Sadly, at this point in time, I believe that the Republican Congressmen care only about one thing, and it is not the well-being of another country and it’s people. They care only about remaining in office, not be forced into a primary election nor losing their election in ‘24 because they antagonized their voters. Doing nothing and voting no on everything proposed by the Biden administration are their MAGA marching orders. No amount activity from the nation’s voters who cannot be linked directly to their local constituency will be considered.
Before I read this appeal (thank you Sir), I did send my message out to my Congressman. Without fail, whenever I send a letter to DC on issues such as this, it has an impact. Demand accountability and Funding for Ukraine NOW. Put this funding measure on the docket and out for a vote.
Remind congress November in America, not Russia, is a consequential month.
There is no point in me contacting my Democratic Congressman - he is entirely in favor of helping Ukraine and always has been since 2022 It's those nutcases the MAGAts we need to get rid of. Mike Johnson is showing signs of weakening, if the bill goes to the floor it will pass.
If Russia continues to attack Ukraine with inadequate response from Ukraine because this Congress refuses to do their job the crisis that unfolds is on their hands.
They are preventing the U S from upholding their promised alliance to Ukraine.
All of this because of some twisted traitorous devotion to Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin.
It’s wrong .
It’s impending disaster.
Their attachment to ridiculous investigations of innocent people has skewed reality for them .
It’s time to get it right and do their damn job.
What a frightening situation. An ambitious man, with little relevant experience, is Speaker of the House. He is under attack by Trump surrogates and he will not act if his speakership is on the line. There is another methodology for getting the Ukraine bill to the House floor. Why has that not happened? There is virtually no press out there about that. Mr. Johnson, we are talking about the life of an entire country and all its people. If the Russians overrun Ukraine, they'll make what happened in Bucha look like a parlor game. We can stop it but only if we act together. If you do the courageous thing and lose your speakership over this, you'll be a hero and you'll go down in history that way. Barry Coburn
I agree that we must do everything possible to awaken the invertebrates in the House to the danger of withholding help for the Ukrainians. But, should we really be surprised when so many in Congress are dismantling our own democracy? I hope the DOJ finally gets around to prosecuting these "elected" insurrectionists-in-hiding. Bravo to you,Timothy Snyder, for your straight talk, courage and clear vision.
Done, I was passed to a staffer in Congresswoman Hayes office who was able to share that Congresswoman Hayes had signed the discharge petition, but she is getting back to me when I asked when that would be effective. I asked that Congresswoman Hayes Speak Up about this
A longtime reader of Timothy Snyder I have passed this appeal to several friends who may make calls. I shall.
Others have said Speaker Mike Johnson is difficult to reach by email or phone. I sent him a postcard urging that he bring Ukraine funding to the floor. I also encouraged him to donate to united24 to help in the Ukraine effort. Here's his address: 568 Cannon House Office Building; Washington, D.C. 20515.
The same can be said about those lawmakers who are NOT your representative. You can send them a postcard instead. We are 25 signatures away from passing a Discharge Petition which will bypass Johnson and send the bill to the floor for a vote. The link below shows a list of reps who have not signed yet, highlighting those who can be persuaded to sign the petition. Take a look.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vTaMB3k5Z37OAM8HEMhDtwbLGzwn1wDXSNcoTmXEJbpfbacfp-m0fJGyb36lcNOhgqGO5-bArbibS5a/pubhtml?gid=614612044&single=true
I write monthly e-mails to my base and you’re welcome to copy and paste this email sent yesterday - - and add TS appeal.
Dear friends and family:
Lord Cameron meets Antony Blinken after 'private' talks with Donald Trump 🇬🇧
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yQIMSv9Luw4
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has delivered a blunt warning that Europe has entered a "pre-war era" and if Ukraine is defeated by Russia, nobody in Europe will be able to feel safe.
"I don't want to scare anyone, but war is no longer a concept from the past," he told European media. "It's real and it started over two years ago." 🇵🇱
His remarks came as a fresh barrage of Russian missiles targeted Ukraine.
“We will do anything we can to prevent Russia from winning”. President Macron 🗽
France sends Ukraine hundreds of armored vehicles. 🇫🇷
Meanwhile, in the USA 🇺🇸: Trump’s MAGA GQP = Government of Putin 🇷🇺
What we really need is a EU Army to #ProtectDemocracy in Europe 🇪🇺
And here, just F**King Vote GQP MAGA Traitors out of office. #BidenHarris2024 🌊
Peace on Earth ☮️ Kirsten
Trump is running a shadow administration, unelected, with the fealty of the GOP Congress. Trump is conducting our foreign policy. Trump is the cause of this tragedy unfolding now. The enablers of Trump, the fearful of Trump are causing this. And the Main Stream Media who are treating Trump as another candidate, albeit in legal trouble, they should be screaming about this.
I propose that Biden issue a national security emergency order to send all the equipment DOD agrees to part with. Who will have standing to sue? If it is the House, let them bring that to the floor for a vote.
Either Russian agents or Rusdian assets should not be allowed to get their way..
It is said that the Democrats are unanimous in their support of Ukraine. A small lie: There are a number (around 10%) in the House who refuse to sign the discharge petition.
It is also said that Republicans also strongly support Ukraine. A big lie: Fewer than 1% of their House delegation have signed the discharge petition.
So it is clear to me that neither party fully understands the urgency of the crisis. It also illustrates once again the weakness of the Democrats' so-called "big tent" philosophy, which allows people like Ro Khanna to stand in the way of defending Ukraine and people like Joe Manchin to block efforts to deal with climate change. It's why the Republicans are more effective as legislators (or perhaps I should say as blockers of legislation): they have a common cause, while the Democrats largely do not. With all due respect, there are existential issues facing us - like climate change and Russian aggression - that are more important than the issues on which the Democrats stand united.
Dear Dr. Snyder, Sadly, at this point in time, I believe that the Republican Congressmen care only about one thing, and it is not the well-being of another country and it’s people. They care only about remaining in office, not be forced into a primary election nor losing their election in ‘24 because they antagonized their voters. Doing nothing and voting no on everything proposed by the Biden administration are their MAGA marching orders. No amount activity from the nation’s voters who cannot be linked directly to their local constituency will be considered.
I am ashamed to say how much having Streisand and Penn in the headline is likely to weaken the appeal of this if I share it. 🥺
Dr Snyder.
Your analysis, as always, are absolutly at the point. Internal GOP problem is disrupting on the global arena.
Hans G Wesslau, Sweden
Letter sent to my congressman, who sadly toes the Trump/Johnson line in order to help Putin succeed. Perhaps, Rep Ogles will have a change of heart
Before I read this appeal (thank you Sir), I did send my message out to my Congressman. Without fail, whenever I send a letter to DC on issues such as this, it has an impact. Demand accountability and Funding for Ukraine NOW. Put this funding measure on the docket and out for a vote.
Remind congress November in America, not Russia, is a consequential month.
There is no point in me contacting my Democratic Congressman - he is entirely in favor of helping Ukraine and always has been since 2022 It's those nutcases the MAGAts we need to get rid of. Mike Johnson is showing signs of weakening, if the bill goes to the floor it will pass.