Some thoughts

Above is a new interview by Timothy Snyder of Senator Mark Kelly on how Democrats should move ahead after the election. I really like Mark Kelly.

And also a few thoughts about what's been happening since the election ...

Saw part of the 60 Minutes interview with Trump. I had to stop watching it - so disturbing with all the lies and the total lack of taking any responsibility for how bad things are. He is just going to sail through the rest of his term, impervious, facing no accountability for his corruption or for the misery and even deaths caused by his decisions.

And will things get better now that the Democrats have some power in Congress? Maybe they can end tariffs, end the war in Iran, restrain ICE, increase health care and food assistance, stop the environmental destruction caused by this administration, and help Ukraine. Hope so.

Also thinking about Israel. Not only is my own party now set against Israel, but Trump and Vance (and Tucker Carlson) and other Republicans are blaming Israel for their own unpopularity. If Congress and Trump decide not only to end aid to Israel but to stop selling them defensive weapons (and parts for what they already have), they will be in big trouble. But I guess that's the plan, right?