One of the few chuckles I got early Tuesday evening was seeing a chyron on MSNBC after the polls closed, showing that DC had been called for Kamala - even tho' the chyron showed 0% reporting. That's some campaign ( I guess DC eventually went some 90%+ for Kamala )
We are in a different position now than we were 8 years ago. Back then we hoped Trump would understand the gravitas of the presidency and the mantle of leadership and service to the country that was being bestowed upon him. He never stepped up. He dragged others down to his level. Now, we know him for what he is: a coward, a liar, a criminal, lazy and willfully ignorant. We will fight against him and any and all policies and efforts which do not align with democracy, tolerance, acceptance, public mindedness, and principles and values of what it truly means to be an American.
Some people he will be bringing into his administration will quickly get dismissed as they outshine Trump, because he cannot stand that. His short attention span will be even shorter this time. He also might exhibit health problems which keep him from serving his entire term. Many people and organizations have already developed battle plans for resisting his administration and will not be caught on their heels. All is not lost.
Maybe you don’t suck balls Marcie, but many of your readers do. Wonketteers could use a staff retreat with a facilitator who will explain why deploying “suck” as pejorative is misogynistic, homophobic, and anti-infant, tacitly denigrating the entire straw-using population.
Sam: I know. It's all wrong. By rights we shouldn't even be here. But we are. It's like in the great stories, Mr. Frodo. The ones that really mattered…Full of darkness, and danger, they were. And sometimes you didn't want to know the end, because how could the end be happy? How could the world go back to the way it was when so much bad had happened? But in the end, it's only a passing thing, this shadow. Even darkness must pass. A new day will come. And when the sun shines, it'll shine out the clearer. Those were the stories that stayed with you. That meant something. Even if you were too small to understand why.
But I think, Mr. Frodo, I do understand. I know now. Folk in those stories had lots of chances of turning back only they didn't. They kept going. Because they were holding on to something.
Frodo: What are we holding on to, Sam?
Sam: That there's some good in this world, Mr. Frodo...and it's worth fighting for.
THAT is going to be an epic fight. Those right wing piss babies will bring all their same tired rhetoric to play, further disgracing the hall of government.
She's a groomer
She's a pedohpile
Pretending she's not speaking
Kicking her off committees
Anything they can t oback seat her so that their base doesn't have to acknowledge her existance.
I just checked WA state elections and it looks like the Dems are going to sweep the state offices. Fingers crossed for Gluesenkamp-Perez hanging on to district 3. I really need some bright spots right now.
For too many Americans, they'd rather have someone to blame than live up to what we are supposed to be. For too many, they'd rather have bread and circuses and a tyrant than a real country. Somehow I have to explain to my child tonight WTAF and how should we live now. I've been home alone crying and screaming and doing everything except reaching for a bottle of booze. Checking in with loved ones, especially younger ones, who are putting on a brave face and going to school or going to work. I wish I had the answers.
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Watched Kamala's speech, she said what she had to say. Trump never came up directly. Hearts are broken. Faith has been shattered. Will we live to fight another day? Dunno. Oligarchy is really hard to kill and it doesn't stay dead. The anguish and resentment at having no hope for my own generation, and wondering what fresh hell is in store for the next...no words. The fact that the first female President, if there still is a Presidency in the future, could come from the Repugnicans? That right there is salt rubbed into the wounds. So many countries have had female leaders, some worthy of note--but not here. I'll probably never see a female Prez or have full human rights in the remainder of my life. So the consolation prize is that I fight, or resist, for the rights of the next generations. Boo-ya!
(I wrote a response but it posted it twice, I tried to delete the extra post but it looks like it deleted both?)
Just wrote that maybe in a few days I be able to read it, but right now its too raw, Im hurting and Im hurting for Kamala too, she tried to save us from fascism and we as a country failed. Im so fucking proud to have voted for her and Tim.
I just went through a deep downward spiral about how to survive a pollical, social and economic collapse. I considered various strategies about asset distributions, selling my vacation home, maybe buy gold, TIPS and I-Bonds, etc. When I hit the point of considering buying a years worth of MRE/camping food I shook myself out of it. (I did say I went deep). After much consideration ,my conclusion was to buy a nice bottle of whiskey for tonight and several large bottles that I'll keep for an exit party should things completely collapse. Anyone want to buy a 4 bedroom home on the Cape? Comes with water views and deeded beach access.
So...yelling more than Rush Limbaugh, Glenn Beck, Sean Hannity (which is Bull shit because everyone knows it's spelt "SHAWN). BILL O'
Makes you MOAR right? That's how democracy and free press works?
If so start doing ALL CAPS LETTERS O. WOKETTE let's add there to !!!!!!
If we SHOUT LOUDER we are more right?
B-Mo represent!
One of the few chuckles I got early Tuesday evening was seeing a chyron on MSNBC after the polls closed, showing that DC had been called for Kamala - even tho' the chyron showed 0% reporting. That's some campaign ( I guess DC eventually went some 90%+ for Kamala )
We are in a different position now than we were 8 years ago. Back then we hoped Trump would understand the gravitas of the presidency and the mantle of leadership and service to the country that was being bestowed upon him. He never stepped up. He dragged others down to his level. Now, we know him for what he is: a coward, a liar, a criminal, lazy and willfully ignorant. We will fight against him and any and all policies and efforts which do not align with democracy, tolerance, acceptance, public mindedness, and principles and values of what it truly means to be an American.
Some people he will be bringing into his administration will quickly get dismissed as they outshine Trump, because he cannot stand that. His short attention span will be even shorter this time. He also might exhibit health problems which keep him from serving his entire term. Many people and organizations have already developed battle plans for resisting his administration and will not be caught on their heels. All is not lost.
Maybe you don’t suck balls Marcie, but many of your readers do. Wonketteers could use a staff retreat with a facilitator who will explain why deploying “suck” as pejorative is misogynistic, homophobic, and anti-infant, tacitly denigrating the entire straw-using population.
Now try "fuck"?
Aint my thang, hon, but enjoy it if you like.
Frodo: I can't do this, Sam.
Sam: I know. It's all wrong. By rights we shouldn't even be here. But we are. It's like in the great stories, Mr. Frodo. The ones that really mattered…Full of darkness, and danger, they were. And sometimes you didn't want to know the end, because how could the end be happy? How could the world go back to the way it was when so much bad had happened? But in the end, it's only a passing thing, this shadow. Even darkness must pass. A new day will come. And when the sun shines, it'll shine out the clearer. Those were the stories that stayed with you. That meant something. Even if you were too small to understand why.
But I think, Mr. Frodo, I do understand. I know now. Folk in those stories had lots of chances of turning back only they didn't. They kept going. Because they were holding on to something.
Frodo: What are we holding on to, Sam?
Sam: That there's some good in this world, Mr. Frodo...and it's worth fighting for.
Glad that at least some people in this country have their head screwed on right.
How many minutes will Mcbride last before the gqp unseasoned her?
THAT is going to be an epic fight. Those right wing piss babies will bring all their same tired rhetoric to play, further disgracing the hall of government.
She's a groomer
She's a pedohpile
Pretending she's not speaking
Kicking her off committees
Anything they can t oback seat her so that their base doesn't have to acknowledge her existance.
I just checked WA state elections and it looks like the Dems are going to sweep the state offices. Fingers crossed for Gluesenkamp-Perez hanging on to district 3. I really need some bright spots right now.
It's dead. I'm out. See you suckers and losers later.
bye
Proud Marylander currently living in Rehoboth. It's a twofer for me.
What Charlie Pierce said: https://www.esquire.com/news-politics/politics/a62831090/america-corporate-oligarchy-democracy/
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For too many Americans, they'd rather have someone to blame than live up to what we are supposed to be. For too many, they'd rather have bread and circuses and a tyrant than a real country. Somehow I have to explain to my child tonight WTAF and how should we live now. I've been home alone crying and screaming and doing everything except reaching for a bottle of booze. Checking in with loved ones, especially younger ones, who are putting on a brave face and going to school or going to work. I wish I had the answers.
.
Watched Kamala's speech, she said what she had to say. Trump never came up directly. Hearts are broken. Faith has been shattered. Will we live to fight another day? Dunno. Oligarchy is really hard to kill and it doesn't stay dead. The anguish and resentment at having no hope for my own generation, and wondering what fresh hell is in store for the next...no words. The fact that the first female President, if there still is a Presidency in the future, could come from the Repugnicans? That right there is salt rubbed into the wounds. So many countries have had female leaders, some worthy of note--but not here. I'll probably never see a female Prez or have full human rights in the remainder of my life. So the consolation prize is that I fight, or resist, for the rights of the next generations. Boo-ya!
I can't look at the next thread on this site. :( it hurts too much.
I can’t either.
(I wrote a response but it posted it twice, I tried to delete the extra post but it looks like it deleted both?)
Just wrote that maybe in a few days I be able to read it, but right now its too raw, Im hurting and Im hurting for Kamala too, she tried to save us from fascism and we as a country failed. Im so fucking proud to have voted for her and Tim.
Trae Crowder reacts to the election:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B6bBXN3I-2g&ab_channel=TraeCrowder%28LiberalRedneck%29
I just went through a deep downward spiral about how to survive a pollical, social and economic collapse. I considered various strategies about asset distributions, selling my vacation home, maybe buy gold, TIPS and I-Bonds, etc. When I hit the point of considering buying a years worth of MRE/camping food I shook myself out of it. (I did say I went deep). After much consideration ,my conclusion was to buy a nice bottle of whiskey for tonight and several large bottles that I'll keep for an exit party should things completely collapse. Anyone want to buy a 4 bedroom home on the Cape? Comes with water views and deeded beach access.
Okay.
I can have $300 cash to you by end of business.
C'mon, bro. Cash in hand right now, no waiting.
Now begins the "live for today" phase of the apocalypse.
uhhhhhhm
where on the cape?
Truro
ocean side? because holy shit
and I actually may be...
Sorry, bay side.
oh, no need to apologize!
and I'd bet you'll find a very interested buyer - perhaps be willing to wait for another white flight situation?
soon come, as they say down island
What the fuck was THAT?
Sorry that the Keystone State let yinz down. I really am. My family all voetr Pittsburgh