Senator Chris Murphy on fighting the authoritarian takeover, remaking the Democratic Party, and how you, today, can cure the disease that led to Trumpism
Saving our democracy requires reforming both our economic and political systems. Income inequity, the impact of private equity on our lives, and the impact of self-interested wealthy on politics won't go away without macro and fundamental changes. We need to envision the future we want and develop a path to acheiving that future. See www.informedcitizens.com
It's so refreshing to hear the resistance to funding any more of this corrupt regime. It's ugly but appropriately simple, and exactly the kind of "fight" that Americans will respond to positively.
Murphy is fantastic. And extremely appreciated for his efforts. And I agree with him about much what ails our country. But I would be very careful not to forget that Donald won because he lied. (And because of propaganda (remember Russia?)). Most people (not all, but what got him the win) didn’t vote for what he is actually doing. And we need to remember that when doing the diagnoses, when we say it’s a cancer, that the patient was poisoned!
Great discussion! Thanks for having Sen. Murphy on and asking him such meaningful questions. His honesty and understanding of the moment bring hope, because despite the grim, starting with a realistic assessment is essential.
This November we need to recall every Republican member of Congress who insists on voting for this budget that not only destroys democracy but starved children and leaves them totally without health care!!!
OK, the change might not be that 'strange', but surely there are some rules, old fashioned rules about who owns who, and how far the 'shouting of money' is allowed to go. The Germans (of all people - often seen as old school 'capitalists') - have implemented 'greed-brakes' in more than 200 communities, and climbing. That's a nice to have. Is it possible to change that into a 'must have' - or bust / split / fall apart / stop 'cross-subsidising the 'billionocracy'?
This is the only question that strikes me as 'real,' as worth 'cementing' into a new Constitution. Is that realistic, or a silly dream? What do we really understand by the expression "get real" !?
I have been crafting a letter to Connecticut Democratic leadership that is asking them to create a phalanx of resistance to Trump and to begin to articulate a positive governing vision for our country’s people. Such a coalition would not exist only as a defensive posture against authoritarianism, but as a platform for a shared strategy.
That strategy would be built on mutual aid should any one representative be targeted. It would also pool expertise, legal help, MESSAGING and public engagement.
It could provide a template for other state’s coordination and leadership to a projection of strength, building confidence and providing mutual support.
We have a pretty deep bench in Connecticut and if they pooled their resources, they could be the little state that could…
Can we please get the $ out of politics? Have a call for a radical reformation of our executive branch (not in the way Trump is doing) and our Supreme Court? We need a lot more radical than what Chris is suggesting. How about antitrust enforcement, clearly pro-union, and a call for strategic tariffs with a commitment to a matching industrial policy?
Fabulous interview! I am more impressed with Senator Murphy every time I hear him speak.
Saving our democracy requires reforming both our economic and political systems. Income inequity, the impact of private equity on our lives, and the impact of self-interested wealthy on politics won't go away without macro and fundamental changes. We need to envision the future we want and develop a path to acheiving that future. See www.informedcitizens.com
Thanks for doing this interview. Senator Murphy has a way of making big ideas seem doable.
Thank you both for this enlightening, heartening conversation. I like this word “COMMUNITARIAN”!
Excellent interview. We need more senators and reps like Chris Murphy. Thank you for this insightful discussion.
LOVE the honesty. We need action now.
It's so refreshing to hear the resistance to funding any more of this corrupt regime. It's ugly but appropriately simple, and exactly the kind of "fight" that Americans will respond to positively.
Murphy is fantastic. And extremely appreciated for his efforts. And I agree with him about much what ails our country. But I would be very careful not to forget that Donald won because he lied. (And because of propaganda (remember Russia?)). Most people (not all, but what got him the win) didn’t vote for what he is actually doing. And we need to remember that when doing the diagnoses, when we say it’s a cancer, that the patient was poisoned!
And let's not forget Medicare pricing for all, or Medicaid for all? Must also get more reform of Wall Street and regulation of private equity, etc.
Great discussion! Thanks for having Sen. Murphy on and asking him such meaningful questions. His honesty and understanding of the moment bring hope, because despite the grim, starting with a realistic assessment is essential.
Great questions, Anand! Amazing interview
Wonderful conversation!! Thank you, both, so very much! 💙💙
This November we need to recall every Republican member of Congress who insists on voting for this budget that not only destroys democracy but starved children and leaves them totally without health care!!!
OK, the change might not be that 'strange', but surely there are some rules, old fashioned rules about who owns who, and how far the 'shouting of money' is allowed to go. The Germans (of all people - often seen as old school 'capitalists') - have implemented 'greed-brakes' in more than 200 communities, and climbing. That's a nice to have. Is it possible to change that into a 'must have' - or bust / split / fall apart / stop 'cross-subsidising the 'billionocracy'?
This is the only question that strikes me as 'real,' as worth 'cementing' into a new Constitution. Is that realistic, or a silly dream? What do we really understand by the expression "get real" !?
I have been crafting a letter to Connecticut Democratic leadership that is asking them to create a phalanx of resistance to Trump and to begin to articulate a positive governing vision for our country’s people. Such a coalition would not exist only as a defensive posture against authoritarianism, but as a platform for a shared strategy.
That strategy would be built on mutual aid should any one representative be targeted. It would also pool expertise, legal help, MESSAGING and public engagement.
It could provide a template for other state’s coordination and leadership to a projection of strength, building confidence and providing mutual support.
We have a pretty deep bench in Connecticut and if they pooled their resources, they could be the little state that could…
What do you guys think?
Can we please get the $ out of politics? Have a call for a radical reformation of our executive branch (not in the way Trump is doing) and our Supreme Court? We need a lot more radical than what Chris is suggesting. How about antitrust enforcement, clearly pro-union, and a call for strategic tariffs with a commitment to a matching industrial policy?