My big worry for Dems at the moment is not the danger of the wrong response to the LA protests, but getting mired in the return of deported Salvadoran immigrant Kilmar Abrego Garcia.
I doubt Donald has actually read Hitler’s playbook as he cannot read AND comprehend, but his ivy educated handlers surely have and are there to guide him. And I’m sure the display of his SCOTUS-given power makes him positively turgid. The HWord is overused, but the masses don’t relate to fifty-cent words like “authoritarianism”. How about Donald Saddam Hussein. Or, Don the Dictator. Oh, wait. He’d probably like that. There must be some way to make the citizenry see what’s happening.
“we have the excitable, chisel-chinned Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Homeland Security babe Kristi Noem” These characterizations made me snort-laugh. Thanks. 😊
The Dems might have chosen a better mascot than Garcia but note that there were zero charges against him at the time he was sent to prison in El Salvador.
The “coffee sipping” episode was deliberately staged by Bukele. The intent was to provoke exactly your reaction. Trump and his henchmen are evil.
I honestly think Dems have chosen the wrong hill to die on with this one. Violent disobedience is not a good look anymore. American see the long game now.
Elected Democrat leaders failure to speak out loudly against this and encouraging more of it will only backfire on them.
The mood of the country has shifted, especially after George Floyd and I think it has less to do with Trump and more with the exhaustion and anger of Americans with these public displays of violence against working class cops, ICE and national guardsman, (many of who are volunteers) which only seem to hurt small businesses and minorities who own them. Portland is a perfect example of this.
I do fear you are right. I lived in LA for four months in 2021 and every retail person I spoke to was still seething about how their windows had been smashed and goods stolen during the Floyd riots. What I find hard to decipher this time is how bad the disobedience is. It doesnt feel anything like the same level, or anything that would require the Trump over reaction.
The mission of Project 2025 is to cull or thin the herd - the American herd. Let that sink in. Explains the cuts to Medicaid, Medicare, food safety, food subsidies and the National Weather Service. Texas is just the beginning of the weather disaster consequences. These should be perceived as treasonous acts, not applauded as "doge-ing" waste, fraud and abuse!
The reality show analogy is funny and spot on. The submersible story is a more disturbing one. When we read about supposedly smart people making awful decisions and not listening to facts, it’s frustrating and inconceivable. But here we are. Dumb shouldn’t be a choice.
I wince at your great insights and, in the same breath, laugh at your wit. Don’t know where we’re headed but so thankful we have you.
I much appreciate your appreciation and hope you keep reading ( and I keep out of trouble) T
Very well written, Tina. Thanks for your sanity.
what made you think I am sane? T
I wish you could make the Dems see your insights. They’re just screaming for some WIT AND DIRECTION.
call me when they get their act together ! T
I doubt Donald has actually read Hitler’s playbook as he cannot read AND comprehend, but his ivy educated handlers surely have and are there to guide him. And I’m sure the display of his SCOTUS-given power makes him positively turgid. The HWord is overused, but the masses don’t relate to fifty-cent words like “authoritarianism”. How about Donald Saddam Hussein. Or, Don the Dictator. Oh, wait. He’d probably like that. There must be some way to make the citizenry see what’s happening.
I like Don the Dictator, but alas he would like it way too much T
“we have the excitable, chisel-chinned Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Homeland Security babe Kristi Noem” These characterizations made me snort-laugh. Thanks. 😊
Snort laughs are what we like! There has to be some consolation in the increasing collapse of democracy.
The Dems might have chosen a better mascot than Garcia but note that there were zero charges against him at the time he was sent to prison in El Salvador.
The “coffee sipping” episode was deliberately staged by Bukele. The intent was to provoke exactly your reaction. Trump and his henchmen are evil.
You are for sure right on both counts, i just wish it wasn't so darn effective T
God Tine you are a wonderful writer. Balm for an increasingly jangled brain
This really makes me happy and encouraged T
I honestly think Dems have chosen the wrong hill to die on with this one. Violent disobedience is not a good look anymore. American see the long game now.
Elected Democrat leaders failure to speak out loudly against this and encouraging more of it will only backfire on them.
The mood of the country has shifted, especially after George Floyd and I think it has less to do with Trump and more with the exhaustion and anger of Americans with these public displays of violence against working class cops, ICE and national guardsman, (many of who are volunteers) which only seem to hurt small businesses and minorities who own them. Portland is a perfect example of this.
These people are not reading the room.
It will not end well for them.
I do fear you are right. I lived in LA for four months in 2021 and every retail person I spoke to was still seething about how their windows had been smashed and goods stolen during the Floyd riots. What I find hard to decipher this time is how bad the disobedience is. It doesnt feel anything like the same level, or anything that would require the Trump over reaction.
“The unfettered arrogance of the privileged” has been a curse in all times, I think.
True. Cf the aristos' carriages running over peasants in 18th century France before the revolution.
We need a contemporary yout in revolt reboot of Abbie Hoffman and the Yippies.
We need something. Its hard to know exactly what form it should take though or plays right into Trump's hands.
Agree wholeheartedly!
see above!
Dem gov Gavin Oldsum needs to grow a fucking pair and punch DT and his rioting hordes of flaming clown car fascist fuckups in the fucking face.
I am sure he longs to do so but unfortunately it won't help us.
The mission of Project 2025 is to cull or thin the herd - the American herd. Let that sink in. Explains the cuts to Medicaid, Medicare, food safety, food subsidies and the National Weather Service. Texas is just the beginning of the weather disaster consequences. These should be perceived as treasonous acts, not applauded as "doge-ing" waste, fraud and abuse!
The reality show analogy is funny and spot on. The submersible story is a more disturbing one. When we read about supposedly smart people making awful decisions and not listening to facts, it’s frustrating and inconceivable. But here we are. Dumb shouldn’t be a choice.
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