I know - hearings are pointless theatre
And even the conservative ones are all bark, no bite.
But I think these things are more important than they might seem.
Public perception is the key to everything - politicians and bureaucrats won’t act until the people demand it.
There is a ratchet effect as the public becomes aware of corruption.
It starts with the fake news hiding it - denying it.
Only “crazy right wing conspiracy theorists” are talking about it.
Then Lou Dobbs, Rush, etc.. but it is still dismissed.
At first, the whistleblowers are obscure people that can be dismissed.
Then a few important conservatives will give it a voice.
Some time goes by.
A few hearings but nothing happens.
Some compelling evidence leaks.
Then we hear there is an FBI investigation
Time goes by.
And on and on...
My point is that there is a ratchet effect - slowly the truth comes out - these hearings don’t accomplish enough - but they are not nothing. There are lots of people who are going to take it more seriously because of the hearings.
Once the hearings have been held - some politicians have to take into account how many of their constituents have watched the hearings - many get pissed of and call up their congressman or Senator - that makes a difference.
All I’m saying is hearings may not be much, but it’s better than nothing.
Completely agree...1000%.
Without public pressure, any hearings going on now...anywhere would not be happening. Few, if any, court cases would have been filled. Including, the TX suit. If there was zero public outrage, there would be nearly none of it.
Public pressure does work. At least, to get the ball rolling.