Thank you for this Senator Murphy. You are a leader. In these dark times leaders are so critical for our survival. Thank you for being brave every day. We have been watching you stand up for the truth and for the children and for a just country for all Americans for years now. Bravo you. Walter and Kelly Eggers
Thank you Sen Murphy for taking a stand against these criminals. Trump is a complete and total fraud. The country will very soon be being led by a fifth grader.
Thank you Senator Murphy. Are we getting close to a "Let them eat cake" moment? Our nation is now obviously under the control of the oligarchs you described so well. The irony is that so many people didn't vote to oust them. Guess we have communicating to do! Time to make some good trouble - some NOISE!
I think that since Trump is guilty of insurrection he is not eligible to be sworn in to any government office.they need to refuse refuse certifying his becoming president per the 14th Amendment part 3. He is not qualified.
Dems need a better communication strategy to make sure the public knows it is Trump and Musk who are responsible for the shutdown. If the house tries to pass a strictly GOP bill Dems should not provide the needed votes. Trump can raise the debt ceiling when the $ is needed for his tax cut.
It's expensive, colonizing Mars and thereby "saving consciousness." Did you know it's why Elon wants to colonize Mars? It's to "save consciousness." And honestly, you know, if you don't get it, you don't get it. You do get to pay for it, though. Really. Go get 'em, Senator. :)
Senator: if I was a government contractor who benefits from the US Budget and I directly threatened our elected representatives to get the budget I wanted to benefit me financially I would be violating the law and I would arrested and charged. There is zero doubt in my mind that if I did what Elon Musk has done I would be charged with a crime. Why is Elon Musk being allowed to threaten our elected officials and blackmail them into shutting down our government so he can financially benefit by getting the budget he wants?
Elon Musk’s growing influence in political decision-making, particularly his vocal opposition to a bipartisan funding bill ahead of Donald Trump, highlights the dangers of unelected billionaires shaping public policy. Musk’s actions, including his leadership role in the proposed "Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)" and significant financial backing of Trump’s campaign, blur the lines between private ambition and public governance, raising serious concerns about accountability and democratic norms. This consolidation of power among the wealthy elite threatens to erode trust in government institutions and sidelines the voices of ordinary citizens.
This scenario underscores the urgent need for clear boundaries between private influence and public governance. Without such safeguards, unchecked power risks undermining democratic principles and fostering governance that serves a select few rather than the broader public interest.
I did not realize that we illegally elected a South African man as defacto President Musk or did I just see the former President Trump soon to be 47 Completely and totally COMPITULATE (bend the knee) to Musk, after Musk said he did not want that bill to pass.
• We are witnessing, in real time, the Putin/Trump oligarchic, fascist power-grab, aimed at ruling the world of, by and for themselves, much as Putin and his oligarchs rule post-Glasnost Russia.
• This steroidal Russia/USA super-power fusion—40+ years in the planning and facilitated by Musk’s telecommunications dominance and technological resources—aims to take away everything from everyone, including the world's lands, natural resources, public goods and services, to privatize and appropriate for themselves and, Mafia-like, dole them out only to loyalists—individuals and countries alike.
• World dominance requires a weakened dollar to be replaced with their own cryptocurrency—TrumpCoin and Dogecoin are already in the works, and likely secured by Musk’s ransacking of America’s government and forays into Fort Knox’s gold reserves.
• Ruthless greed for wealth, power and empire is not new, but the Putin/Trump/Musk global reach and scale are … especially given the technological and telecommunications capabilities of Musk’s monolithic, international Starlink satellite network. Musk, already privy to our personal data, is poised, Big Brother-like, to spy on each of us, to dictate every aspect of our private, public, political and social messaging, to propagandize 24/7 their empire’s "greatness”... While Trump erases all truth, facts and history.
• “Brave New World” and “1984,” may not depict historical reality, but they provide universal truth and accurate insight into the devastation of unchecked greed for wealth and power that the Putin/Trump/Musk fascist imperialism aims to unleash on the world.
It makes a person sick to one’s stomach when we realize what Congress is doing to us as they cave into the billionaires demands. Trump is putting people in charge of departments who have no knowledge or experience running such departments. They are letting Trump get rid of inspectors who could stop this raping of our government to increase he and his friends monetary gain so they can increase their billions. Ordinary Americans have about a couple of chances to stop this madness but they are believing this madness.
Stay strong and continue to fight hard for us Senator and we have your back. We are fighting with you as your Connecticut community. Long live our Democratic Republic.
Thank you Chris Murphy! You are true leader for speaking out! I’m with you! We need more Democrats in the Senate and in the House to speak out as clearly & forcefully as you are doing!
I haven’t read your piece yet. When I saw it my thoughts went to so many people writing and I’m wondering if you and your colleagues have a plan. Are there things you can tell us to help prepare us for life with trump in charge of, literally, everything. I’m afraid many are writing, but for what reason? I would love advice for our times.
Thank you for this Senator Murphy. You are a leader. In these dark times leaders are so critical for our survival. Thank you for being brave every day. We have been watching you stand up for the truth and for the children and for a just country for all Americans for years now. Bravo you. Walter and Kelly Eggers
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Thank you Sen Murphy for taking a stand against these criminals. Trump is a complete and total fraud. The country will very soon be being led by a fifth grader.
Thank you Senator Murphy. Are we getting close to a "Let them eat cake" moment? Our nation is now obviously under the control of the oligarchs you described so well. The irony is that so many people didn't vote to oust them. Guess we have communicating to do! Time to make some good trouble - some NOISE!
I think that since Trump is guilty of insurrection he is not eligible to be sworn in to any government office.they need to refuse refuse certifying his becoming president per the 14th Amendment part 3. He is not qualified.
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Dems need a better communication strategy to make sure the public knows it is Trump and Musk who are responsible for the shutdown. If the house tries to pass a strictly GOP bill Dems should not provide the needed votes. Trump can raise the debt ceiling when the $ is needed for his tax cut.
You're right, but the Dems lost because they can't message on the right platforms.
It's expensive, colonizing Mars and thereby "saving consciousness." Did you know it's why Elon wants to colonize Mars? It's to "save consciousness." And honestly, you know, if you don't get it, you don't get it. You do get to pay for it, though. Really. Go get 'em, Senator. :)
The people want all of Musk’s contracts with the federal government CANCELLED and put out for competitive bid!
I think the contracts are fair. I'm not in favor of attacking Musk's businesses.
Little OT, but this rant from Eric Weinstein about funding and "The Science" is righteous and productive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RPZKIvaQTs8
Senator: if I was a government contractor who benefits from the US Budget and I directly threatened our elected representatives to get the budget I wanted to benefit me financially I would be violating the law and I would arrested and charged. There is zero doubt in my mind that if I did what Elon Musk has done I would be charged with a crime. Why is Elon Musk being allowed to threaten our elected officials and blackmail them into shutting down our government so he can financially benefit by getting the budget he wants?
This Musk and Trump abuse of our government has GOT to be halted! This country doesn’t exist to make billionaires richer!
Senator Murphy, as a constituent, I really appreciate the messaging you've been doing lately. Please keep it up especially on non-traditional media!
Elon Musk’s growing influence in political decision-making, particularly his vocal opposition to a bipartisan funding bill ahead of Donald Trump, highlights the dangers of unelected billionaires shaping public policy. Musk’s actions, including his leadership role in the proposed "Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)" and significant financial backing of Trump’s campaign, blur the lines between private ambition and public governance, raising serious concerns about accountability and democratic norms. This consolidation of power among the wealthy elite threatens to erode trust in government institutions and sidelines the voices of ordinary citizens.
This scenario underscores the urgent need for clear boundaries between private influence and public governance. Without such safeguards, unchecked power risks undermining democratic principles and fostering governance that serves a select few rather than the broader public interest.
The total rape of the US economy and taxpayer has already begun.
I did not realize that we illegally elected a South African man as defacto President Musk or did I just see the former President Trump soon to be 47 Completely and totally COMPITULATE (bend the knee) to Musk, after Musk said he did not want that bill to pass.
THE EMERGING PUTIN/TRUMP WORLD EMPIRE
• We are witnessing, in real time, the Putin/Trump oligarchic, fascist power-grab, aimed at ruling the world of, by and for themselves, much as Putin and his oligarchs rule post-Glasnost Russia.
• This steroidal Russia/USA super-power fusion—40+ years in the planning and facilitated by Musk’s telecommunications dominance and technological resources—aims to take away everything from everyone, including the world's lands, natural resources, public goods and services, to privatize and appropriate for themselves and, Mafia-like, dole them out only to loyalists—individuals and countries alike.
• World dominance requires a weakened dollar to be replaced with their own cryptocurrency—TrumpCoin and Dogecoin are already in the works, and likely secured by Musk’s ransacking of America’s government and forays into Fort Knox’s gold reserves.
• Ruthless greed for wealth, power and empire is not new, but the Putin/Trump/Musk global reach and scale are … especially given the technological and telecommunications capabilities of Musk’s monolithic, international Starlink satellite network. Musk, already privy to our personal data, is poised, Big Brother-like, to spy on each of us, to dictate every aspect of our private, public, political and social messaging, to propagandize 24/7 their empire’s "greatness”... While Trump erases all truth, facts and history.
• “Brave New World” and “1984,” may not depict historical reality, but they provide universal truth and accurate insight into the devastation of unchecked greed for wealth and power that the Putin/Trump/Musk fascist imperialism aims to unleash on the world.
It makes a person sick to one’s stomach when we realize what Congress is doing to us as they cave into the billionaires demands. Trump is putting people in charge of departments who have no knowledge or experience running such departments. They are letting Trump get rid of inspectors who could stop this raping of our government to increase he and his friends monetary gain so they can increase their billions. Ordinary Americans have about a couple of chances to stop this madness but they are believing this madness.
Stay strong and continue to fight hard for us Senator and we have your back. We are fighting with you as your Connecticut community. Long live our Democratic Republic.
Thank you Chris Murphy! You are true leader for speaking out! I’m with you! We need more Democrats in the Senate and in the House to speak out as clearly & forcefully as you are doing!
Mr. Murphy,
I haven’t read your piece yet. When I saw it my thoughts went to so many people writing and I’m wondering if you and your colleagues have a plan. Are there things you can tell us to help prepare us for life with trump in charge of, literally, everything. I’m afraid many are writing, but for what reason? I would love advice for our times.
Thank You
Murphy 2028!