I have not seen coach vs couch, and think some enterprising person could raise a lot of funds for the party with that one. It tops MAGA any day! There is this website which if you refresh the screen will give you a different saying most of the time. They however, have only 4 of the sayings on t-shirts, and not my favorite one about tampons. https://timwalzfixedyourbicycle.com/
I am printing out some of the sayings that are on the above link to put on posters for a political action next weekend. I also like the one that says, "Tim Walz gets the couch joke."
I have events coming up the next couple of Saturdays where I am going to try to help people Abroad sign up and vote, so I might make a sign with this on it.
Bad Faith has no shame, no scruples, no limits. Trump World will say and do anything for money and power. There is no crime too low. Like the dishonorable accusing a good man of being dishonorable. Cheat and everyone knows you cheated. Like Donald at golf and Russia in sports. Just win.
Self rule vs autocracy.
Donald is the frontman for the "world autocrat club". Putin, Orban, Murdoch, Musk, Maduro, Kim, Thiel, etc. Good faith, democracy, human rights, individual freedom, rule of law are obstacles. Kamala is their nightmare. They are using propaganda, dirty tricks, deception and distraction. For example, Musk and his X lies in Great Britain this week to promote hate and violence. Much more coming.
And one could argue that running for/serving in Congress is continuing to serve the Country. It is after all national office and one vote can affect the lives of many citizens.
Does trump think JD is a sucker? He'll be a loser soon enough, but I'm just curious. Seems like somebody might want to tell what's-his-name, that disparaging someone else's military record while campaigning with a draft-dodger, is probably not a great strategy.
djt is incapable of accepting feedback on anything, even campaign strategy in 2024, when the stakes are indescribably high for him. (When he loses, those federal cases will proceed, and imprisonment is likely.)
Someone close to me grew up in a very dysfunctional family; as a result, this person is very self-destructive, tho in an atypical way. Even when their own survival is on the line, they are paralyzed by anxiety because of the screwed-up messages they received in childhood (= that it was unacceptable to succeed, or to act in ways that would help them stay well and safe). It's painful to see. The damage that dysf families do lasts a lifetime, even for people who have undergone lots of therapy -- and djt has undergone none.
Very true. Trump used his money and privilege to avoid the war, although I still don't use the word 'draft dodger' for almost anyone who didn't want to serve in Vietnam, whether they went to Canada or were conscientious objectors. It was a terrible war we never should have been involved in, like most of our wars since WWII. But Vance criticizing other people for retiring from decades of military service before a new war was even announced is beyond hypocritical. I was glad the NYT pointed out that Vance did not see combat when covering his attacks on Walz, even if it was almost the last line in their piece.
Nothing whatsoever. Fuck Vance and the rest of the bullshit spewing jackals who have no issue with their ongoing support for their phony, draft dodging felon. The GOP has nothing on Walz and the media continues to ignore the facts and sensationalize the daily lies. If only there were more like Lawrence O'Donnell doing their jobs correctly.
Love, Lawrence O'Donnell doing his job correctly- as has Tim Walz and Kamala Harris! Just opposite of daddy's boy, who didn't earn his own keep, or his kids who haven't figured out what a job is.
It's true. My dad served in the Navy in WWII. He was stationed in the Philippines at Subic Bay. He did not see active combat and when he was offered a chance to go on an honor flight with his younger brother (who served in Korea) he said he didn't deserve to go because he didn't see combat. The trip planners told him that was nonsense. They convinced him to go and it turned out to be one of the most meaningful things in his life. He finally felt like his service meant something, and he was proud.
He was only 18 years old when he was called. He had to leave the family farm, go to basic training, learn how to swim, travel halfway around the world and served his country as an MP. He was honorably discharged after the war. When you serve, it is a selfless act. Every person contributes to the cause and each soldier is important. Each one should be cherished and honored. We celebrate those who come home and remember all of those who do not. Not one person who served was a sucker or a loser. My dad died in 2020. He never had COVID but died because of it anyway. The hospitals were overwhelmed and a procedure he needed could not happen as planned. He died at home. I was with him and will be forever grateful for that.
Trump just doesn't get it. These people who serve are special. They don't question the cause. They are called and they go. For Vance to criticize anyone who has served, is really a terrible thing. It's offensive to anyone who loves a former or current service member. Trump has disrespected so many people but his disdain for our Armed Forces is unforgiveable. My dad was not a sucker or a loser. He was a selfless and caring individual who put others above himself his entire life. What has trump ever done for anyone?
Every time I see one of those MAGA vet morons, I'm reminded that I never knew so many white male drooling morons in one place at one time as I did in the Navy. Lots of people who I'll never forget, but way too many morons.
When does the ick factor go away? Every time I read or hear something about the marmalade brigade my skin crawls, I feel I must burn my eyeballs, bleach my brain and stick nails in my ears so I will never be violated again. I have an even bigger fear that I will become inured, apathetic, reaching torpid, to the spaghetti meets wall tactics they employ. 😫😤💙💙💙🐈🐈⬛🐈🐈⬛🐈🐈⬛🐈don’t fuck with cats!!!!!!
I don’t think he did avoid them. I think he caught syphilis, demanded the pills instead of the injection, didn’t take all of them and now is tormenting the nation with his neurosyphilis.
These people really are stupid...because they KNOW they will be fact checked and proven to be liars. But their idiot supporters don't care. It makes me sick. We gotta improve the educational system in America. 🙄
Unfortunately, Trumpers are not all stupid, uneducated people. I was an educator for 25 years in Texas and worked with some highly educated people, mostly women. And yet they still remain very loyal republicans who support Trump and all those other assholes. I lost a lot of friends due to this. I seriously don’t understand how they’re so blinded. Oh, and most of them are staunch “christians”. Go figure 🤔
I too have lost family and friends to Chump and MAGA. I had a friend since the 70s who became a born again Christian. Our last conversation almost two years ago she said she was sorry I'd lost my faith in God. I told her I didn't lose my faith in God, I lost faith in people who call themselves Christian but support Donald Trump.
Maybe their core values just suck. Deep down, they are not good people. Hitler's cadre of loyal officials were also not all stupid, uneducated people -- actually the opposite. Organized sadists, killers at heart who had found their iron Messiah, not just "misled."
And don't forget the Nazis were just common criminals also,they pillaged Europe's capitals for gold,silver, artworks,etc,and Hitler was obsessed with seizing religious artifacts.
This is true of those who profited from Hitlers regime, problem is no one would profit much from tRumps other then the top, his cult would get screwed over and not know it till it was to late.
When I said to one of them that Trump and Project 2025 want to do away with the Dept. of Education, she told me that was fake news. Obviously, they ARE lemmings 😡
Can the bitch read? Destroying the Dept. of Ed and other agencies is written plainly right there in the Project 2025 manifesto. The documentary on YouTube by Molly Jong-Fast details these proposed horrors.
As another commenter said, Vance, unlike trump, isn't fundamentally 'stupid' (I hate that word, but...), but the characteristic they BOTH share is sociopathy - the lack of a conscience which leads to the inability to feel guilt or shame as most people tend to. That's why they and their ilk in politics can lie at will.
The thought process of those MAGAs who are educated and "should know better" remains opaque to me. But I am convinced that for these types, it does indicate a serious pathology in their personalities and personal convictions. Latent racism, self-righteous religiosity, and greed to me are all necessarily major components in some combination to being in the MAGA cult.
For all MAGAs, regardless of the level of intelligence or education, the issue isn't the ability to think / reason (or the nature of their thought process); the issue is that their psychological damage (1) makes them want to harm others, because they're so full of pain and rage from having been hurt by their dysfunctional family of origin, and (2) makes them unable to accept verifiable reality, which is often painful and requires people to process feelings, which they can't do.
I'm not forgiving any MAGAs anytime soon,we need 2 functioning political parties,both with the goals of serving the interests of the American people,and the people who voted for them,not themselves. That's not Republicans,and that's not MAGAs.
I think because all their lives they have been reared and brainwashed to follow their obviously conservative parents lead on political / racial upbringings and ideology...
and (I guess) they feel Trump is the one for them. I dont get it either.
Fun Fact : I was hired by an A/V company to run stage teleprompter in Houston, Tx back in 2019 for the Texas Education Association convention at the George R Brown convention center.
Then presidential candidate Kamala Harris was there and spoke as did Bernie Sanders and other democratic candidates including Beto O'Rourke. The spirit there was democrat as was the president of the TEA who did not hide that fact but I did notice a small group of teachers in the crowd who were Trumpers and felt they were not represented well at the TEA convention. But all in all, I'd say 80% of teachers are democrat as a whole. There are a LOT of small (red) towns in Texas and in the southlands and the teachers there would be really hard pressed not to support Trump...But I still dont get why they do. They are teachers after all...how could they support a crook, felon, rapist, colluder, and treasonous, illiterate person like Trump...like WTF
ProPublica posted the training videos of P2025 on YouTube as of Sunday, 8/11. I reposted links to a few on my substack. You can search ProPublica and the new p2025 videos come up first. I. Was. Horrified.
Who am I kidding! I’m still horrified. The first training video is about how and what they identify as conservative and conservatism. It starts out fairly innocuous and then quickly goes downhill. I ended up watching in bits of 10-15 minutes at a time because I had to process what they were actually saying. There is one, and I shit you not, entitled “Leftwing Code Words and Language.” Nothing says I’m so confident in my political position and policy platform that I can’t defend it unless I demonise those I disagree with. Btw, that is some secret club we lefties are members of! The videos remind me of the Goebbels documents where he outlines how to make propaganda. The fact that they are not hiding, at all, the end goal of this tangerine fever dream is as disturbing as it sounds. I don’t believe for a second that it’s been “shelved.” 😱😨😱😨😱😨😱
I didnt know that... wow...that needs to be spoken of on MSNBC or something... and it's really scary that some teachers may STILL endorse TFG even knowing about P2025's intentions.. they will claim it's a hoax.
Your post is probably the best explanation of religion that I have read. The problem is that many of them (not all) want to cram their beliefs down our throats to the extent that they want laws passed to go along with their beliefs. I don't understand why they aren't content with what they believe in. The excuse is always that religion tells you to "spread the word". I think that's a cop out for wanting to control others. I don't know about other countries, but this one has bent itself into a pretzel to accommodate those with certain beliefs. Didn't want to get the vaccine even those it was mandated by your employer - use your religion as an excuse. Don't want to shave your beard in a profession that uses gas masks and N-95 masks? Use your religion as the reason why you don't have to comply with the rules as the rest of us do. My thinking on that is if your religion is the reason you don't have to follow certain rules set by your employer/profession, then why don't I start my own church and make up rules for things I don't want to do either. I'm tired of my employer forcing me to wear a certain color of scrubs at work (yes, this goes on all the time). It's not enough that I am wearing scrubs, it has to be a certain color. I guess my patient care is better in royal blue than in navy. I'll just join the church of whatever and say my religion won't let me wear royal blue. As far as I'm concerned there is no difference. My favorite story is one of an EVS worker at my old job. She drove management to drink about their rules. They told all their employees that they were switching uniforms and what they had to wear. The uniforms weren't flattering unless you were thin and there were buttons. She was blonde/blue and could have passed for German or northern Europe. She told them she was Amish. Don't ask me how she knew that conservative Amish do not wear buttons. She's not originally from Amish areas. What were they going to say? It's her culture and religious beliefs so they thought. They probably knew she made it up, but they couldn't say anything. EVS didn't get button uniforms. I thought it was brilliant and she forever will be my hero against stupid rules and micromanaging in the workplace. You can tell I'm a lifelong antagonist against being forced to do things that aren't important just because someone wants to micromanage me. This is probably why I have a hard time understanding how you live your life being dictated to by your religion even if it's not in your best interest.
This country has to end the privilege of the made-up world of religion. Some christians are shocked that people can go along with Mormonism, but don’t apply the same questioning to their own beliefs. Who the hell would see the opinion of men from thousands of years ago valid today? Just want to use the reasonable, humane parts? Fine. But then you’re not following so much of the insane parts of the bible, Torah etc!
Seems to me Christians are perpetually in fear of Sky Daddy's wrath,and perceived persecution because some gotten eaten by lions 2,000 years ago,(get over it already😂),the MAGAs are the same way, they're a perfect match.
Some historians have stated they weren't sent to the lions because they were christians, but because they were vandals, against other worshippers, and harming people who worshipped differently from them.
So, “Christian investors” want to make an end run around EVERYONE ELSE and just tell businesses to stop providing the abortion pill. Christian investors? Huh?
I don't think they enjoy the lies; I think they accept or embrace the lies because they're unable to accept verifiable reality, which is often very painful and which requires people to process their feelings. Deeply neurotic people, who have been scarred by their dysfunctional family or origin, can't do that; doing so would force them to face the massive rage and pain within, which they unconsciously believe will destroy them.
This is why djt and jd and so many others, whose dysfunctional FOOs we know about, have never sought therapy -- which means that their rage and pain are expressed via destructive behaviors. With so many GOP pols, that behavior is other-destructive rather than self-destructive, with terrible consequences for the country.
Every person who supports djt is psychologically damaged. Not unable to function and not in need of hospitalization, but so deeply neurotic that they cannot accept verifiable reality.
🎯Yes they do, when Fox told them the truth, that Biden won the election, they changed the channel to OAN, who claimed he hadn't. They have done studies that prove they prefer to be lied to, because it confirms their bias.
My fact-check revealed a photo of DJT at his graduation from a MILITARY ACADEMY in 1966,he was not only a draft dodger,he was a wash-out, he's absolutely failed at EVERYTHING in his miserable life, everything he's touched has turned to shit.
The New York Military Academy that Trump went to was and is known as "reform school for rich juvenile delinquents." He got sent there after being caught throwing rocks at the toddler in a playpen next door.
He hates he military so much that in his divorce from Marla Maples, it was stated Tiffany would get cut off, if she went into any branch of the military, even the Peace Corps.
The common thread I see between these persons is that they see themselves as losers. They could have six degrees and make millions a year, and still believe they are losers. And when there’s that kind of disparity in a personality, resentment is often the go-to.
Musk is a perfect example. One of the Wealthiest people in the world. But what does he do? He cries like a baby often when he’s “suffering” only because he’s done yet another stupid thing. And his list of stupid is really long. If his followers would go behind the positive headlines and look at how he really lives his life, he is a loser. And he’s resentful. Look at what he’s doing with advertisers: “How could you be so stupid to not buy advertising with me?” Calling your perspective customers/clients stupid is a sure winner.
All of these trumpers, whether red states low life or uptown folks with 6 degrees and 3 Ferrari’s, are following The Felon because they hate themselves.
Yes, definitely playing the victim is big with them. Despite wealth and privilege, they are
small, bitter, hateful people. Musk had a difficult early life, but so did many. It's interesting how some turn out like him and some are kind and generous. He lacks empathy, craves attention and validation, and unfortunately is using his wealth to boost authoritarianism. He's just a POS. A rich one, but a POS just the same.
Well, they *were* victims -- of profoundly dysfunctional families. To be super-clear: I'm not in any way condoning their choice to avoid therapy, which would help them process their rage and pain instead of turning it into behaviors that harm lots of other people -- but I understand it.
Not all resentful losers are trumpers. Nor are all trumpers resentful losers. But I think the profile of a trumper very often contains the attributes of resentful losers. Nothing is 100%. There are going to be all sorts of variables. But the more I use that resentful loser model as I look at a trumpers' behavior, I find myself saying "yup". It's one of the only things I can come up with that explains the wide variety.
That I believe,is pretty profound,and you nailed it perfectly. I'll humbly add, I think it's some 'get rich quick' and 'fake-it-til-you-make-it' grifting going on with these losers too, we're so smart and entitled,we don't have to put in the work,so we think we can take every shortcut.
They KNOW they may be fact checked (not often enough IMO) but they also KNOW their lies will never reach the MAGA base and will be disparaged as fake news.
Religious fundamentalists of all faiths are inclined to forego the principles and commandments of their faith in order to promote the end-goal... secure the eternal salvation of everyone and/or follow the commands of god or god's representative. The gift of ever-lasting life is deemed so precious that "good" people will sacrifice everything in favor of the end-goal.
Perfect post. Perfect example are wealthy, educated MAGAs. They know better. But their greed, racism, whatever overrides their IQ level because they are not a person of integrity. As we were told in the police academy, integrity is how you act when no one is looking. My level of respect for anyone who votes for Trump, after knowing what we know for 9 years, has lowered. I may care about you because you're a good friend of mine or family, but I painfully realize that your value system is not mine.
Nepo-baby millionaires pretending to be 'regular Joes' fighting for the working man,in ads wearing flannel shirts walking into church with their assault weapons,total bullshit.
Stolen valor is pretending you got shot in the ear for your country when in reality you got five deferments during the Vietnam war after daddy bribed a doctor to lie about your bone spurs.
I’m from a military family. From the civil war, right on up to now. Army, Air Force, National Guard, Marines. The people attempting to swiftboat Walz can kiss my ever expanding ass and, while they are at it: FUCK ALL THE WAY OFF. Not one veteran, still living, that I have met or know, plans to vote for tangerine tito or the couch-humper, for two reasons: January 6, 2021, and the behaviour of a POTUS, who disparaged the dead and wounded and disabled combat veterans. They also remember the John McCain remarks.
My daughter and son in law are both Marine vets. Much respect ✊ and appreciation for all who chose to serve. Even when choices were not an option. Thank you for everything. 💙💙💙💯
My Italian ancestors only arrived at Ellis Island in 1890,we've had 14 members of my family serve in the military,not some kind of family rule or anything,but about 18 years old you; go to school,go to trade school,or join the military,and after that...GET OUT!! With love and support of course...
That the Navy went along with that is gross on its face. The thin skin of mango mussolini is legendary and is why he’s having a big self-sad pity party on the daily. I, for one, think it could not happen to a better guy. I want to scream “grow the fuck up you useless pos!!!!” But then remember he is incapable of being anything but the selfish, narcissistic, sadistic (or could even be masochistic, what with the daily adderall induced diarrhoea of the brain and mouth screeds that msm insists are fucking newsworthy) orange infant that he obviously is. 🤣🤣🤣
An attack on the honorable record of a 24yr veteran from the errand boy of a 5-time draft dodger is next-level stupidity. And lest we forget, the first swiftboating was the brainstorm of Chris LaCivita, Trump's current campaign mgr. They got one play, and this time it's blowing up in their faces like an ACME bomb in the hands of Wile E Coyote.
And the Swiftboat Veterans for Truth were funded by Harlan Crow - who just gave a donation to the PAC LaCivita "doesn't control" the week before Corporal Six Months In An Air Conditioned Trailer went on the attack. They're all in their Fat Elvis years, playing their greatest hits.
LaCivita is even more despicable, being a former Marine with a Purple Heart, and doing this shit.
Yes exactly. And let’s not forget that Sen Langford (Republican) worked with Dems in the Senate to pass a border protection bill with pretty much everything the reps say they want. And Commander Bonespurs made the gutless congressional reps shelve it because they wouldn’t give Biden a win on anything. Even things they wanted!
The countries where all these dope’s forefathers came from are all Socialist based countries… and many are our allies. This country is semi-socialist with SS Disability Medicare Medicaid and dozens of other state & Fed programs… because THATS WHAT THE PEOPLE WANT!!!
Respectfully noting that a lot of European countries are social democracies, which isn't the same as being socialist or socialist-based. I'm noting this crucial difference bc socialism isn't a system to aspire to, and using the terms "socialist" or "socialism" will prompt some people to tune out.
Social democracies have generous social safety nets, and they promote public ownership of some entities -- but not all or even most.
Bernie, for ex., is a democratic socialist -- not a socialist. Ditto AOC, I think. Thanks.
Thank you! Many people do not know the difference between socialism and Democratic socialism; although it seems Corporatism is where the US is and has been for a while. Corporatism is defined as, “The government mostly benefits corporations. Most major industries are privately owned, but still receive substantial tax CRS, bailouts and other benefits at the expense of the taxpayers. It is driven by the corporations’ ability to influence laws with large amounts of money to pay for legislation that favors corporations’ to make even more money. With CORPORATE SOCIALISM, the wealthy become even wealthier At the expense of lower classes. This system is essentially a Plutocracy = rule by the wealthy.”
SOCIALISM: The government owns most major industries. A single party or dictator rules the government. The system allows for little personal freedom, and is closely aligned with Authoritarianism.
CORPORATE SOCIALISM: The government mostly benefits corporations. Most major industries are privately owned, but still receive substantial tax CRS, bailouts and other benefits at the expense of the taxpayers. It is driven by the corporations’ ability to influence laws with large amounts of money to pay for legislation that favors corporations’ to make even more money. With CORPORATE SOCIALISM, the wealthy become even wealthier At the expense of lower classes. This system is essentially a Plutocracy = rule by the wealthy. This is where our country is now.
DEMOCRATIC SOCIALISM: The government mostly benefits citizens. Major industries can be privately owned (Capitalism) but do not receive handouts from the government At taxpayers expense. The tax burden is shared equally, with wealthy corporations and individuals their fair share to help fund public services like education, healthcare, policemen, firefighters, roads, Libraries, etc. With this system, middle class thrives and poverty decreases. This system most closely aligns with Democracy = rule by people. This is where we should be.
To add to your article - I read that when Walz hit his 20 retirement milestone that he had significant hearing loss from gunfire noise and it was suggested he retire. He chose to stay another 4 years and then made the choice to run for public office. Where the fuck is the shame in this?
I’m not a veteran, but I do know about gunfire hearing loss. I applaud him for continuing to serve.
There are plenty who served honorably who proudly applaud and admire him.
You always have to confer mad respect to the 'lifers',to not do so is despicable for any military members who don't. Some MAGAs are putting party over country.
What a contrast. Dems served their country and Reps served their country. They all deserve respect for their service, even if they worked in the motor pool. But apparently the Reps believe that only they are worthy. What a bunch of hypocritical scum bags.
Every veteran I believe since 1973 has been a volunteer,we sign a contract,and then take the oath to defend the Constitution from all enemies foreign and domestic.
yeah, they go from brothers (and sisters) in arms while in the service, to mortal enemies. Please explain that one to me like I'm 5 years old? It's mind blowing the number of senior service people who've pissed on the constitution for the orange asshole.
The dumpy little corporal has a lot of nerve. This guy never heard a shot fired in anger and thus does not rate a Combat Action Ribbon. It matters not to me that someone who serves in a non-combat role or a support unit their service is noted. But going after a guy who served for 24 years as a Command Sgt Major is pretty low. Remember John Kerry.
As a smart-mouthed 17 year old juvenile delinquent,when I enlisted probably the first thing I learned was teamwork, having your fellow soldiers backs,no matter what,no excuses,no whining,no weak links,that's what makes us the best trained and equipped military in the world,to defend the American way of life,and as President Obama said 'We are not the 'liberal' states of America,and we are not the 'conservative' states of America,we are the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA'
Here's something that will make a Marine like you want to puke: Chris LaCivita, the scumbag who ran Swiftboat Veterans for Truth against Kerry, and now runs Trump's campaign, is also a former Marine. And even has a Purple Heart. And does this shit.
That's some serious cultist shit right there man,wonder how much you have to pay a veteran to sell-out fellow veterans?? Or are they so MAGA they'll be a traitor for free??
Yes, I remember him and that nut job Jerome corsi who wrote a book full patent lies. Pro maga Veterans who do this is beyond comprehension. LaCivita is a disgrace. Lastly, I think you're familiar with Smedly Butler and "War Is A Racket". The hits keep coming.
My 1st husband was in the Army. I learned a lot about these men & women US Service personnel. Stationed overseas they did their duty. All the while COMMANDER BONESPURS ran around in the NYC Nightclubs..fornicating his way through the rows of adoring " MODELS. That Fucker is a VILE SNAKE. He must be put awy...one way or the other.
This election comes down to three challenges:
Democracy vs. Dictatorship
Prosecutor vs. felon
Coach vs. Couch
Coach vs. Couch. I like this... Bumper sticker material. ✌️
I looked for tshirts yesterday & couldn't find any - the internet should fix that.
Just Google Harris/ Walz merchandise,
pick one that helps.
I have not seen coach vs couch, and think some enterprising person could raise a lot of funds for the party with that one. It tops MAGA any day! There is this website which if you refresh the screen will give you a different saying most of the time. They however, have only 4 of the sayings on t-shirts, and not my favorite one about tampons. https://timwalzfixedyourbicycle.com/
My Tampon Tim Stops the Red Wave tshirt is on order.
Where did you find it? I found one on Etsy Germany, which I might get. But, it does not donate money to the campaign.
https://www.etsy.com/de/listing/1761388906/tampon-tim-stoppt-das-rote-wellen-shirt
I am printing out some of the sayings that are on the above link to put on posters for a political action next weekend. I also like the one that says, "Tim Walz gets the couch joke."
I found the shirt in English! Thanks for the heads up!
One of my own: Journey stopped Believing. Then they met Tim Walz.
I found the Tampon Tim Tshirt on Etsy. Thank you all for the heads up!!
Awesome thank you for sharing that website! I ordered the extra Springsteen ticket shirt! 💙💙💙
I have events coming up the next couple of Saturdays where I am going to try to help people Abroad sign up and vote, so I might make a sign with this on it.
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Good Faith vs Bad Faith
Bad Faith has no shame, no scruples, no limits. Trump World will say and do anything for money and power. There is no crime too low. Like the dishonorable accusing a good man of being dishonorable. Cheat and everyone knows you cheated. Like Donald at golf and Russia in sports. Just win.
Self rule vs autocracy.
Donald is the frontman for the "world autocrat club". Putin, Orban, Murdoch, Musk, Maduro, Kim, Thiel, etc. Good faith, democracy, human rights, individual freedom, rule of law are obstacles. Kamala is their nightmare. They are using propaganda, dirty tricks, deception and distraction. For example, Musk and his X lies in Great Britain this week to promote hate and violence. Much more coming.
Dominion vs self-governance
24 years of service from Gov Walz vs 0 years of service from Draft Dodger Donnie.
And one could argue that running for/serving in Congress is continuing to serve the Country. It is after all national office and one vote can affect the lives of many citizens.
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Well stated! I especially liked the Coach vs. Couch!!
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A lifetime of thinking will not produce a better line than Coach vs. Couch, thanks
Exactly! https://open.substack.com/pub/hol4justice/p/harriswalz-win-in-a-landslide?r=f09mi&utm_medium=ios
I'm a retired Army Special Forces Chief Warrant Officer 3 and I have no problem with Tim Walz's retirement. He's a great man and was a great soldier.
Amen. 24 years of service is NOTHING to disparage
Does trump think JD is a sucker? He'll be a loser soon enough, but I'm just curious. Seems like somebody might want to tell what's-his-name, that disparaging someone else's military record while campaigning with a draft-dodger, is probably not a great strategy.
That’s just like when Trump said that convicted felons shouldn’t be allowed to vote. Whoops.
djt is incapable of accepting feedback on anything, even campaign strategy in 2024, when the stakes are indescribably high for him. (When he loses, those federal cases will proceed, and imprisonment is likely.)
Someone close to me grew up in a very dysfunctional family; as a result, this person is very self-destructive, tho in an atypical way. Even when their own survival is on the line, they are paralyzed by anxiety because of the screwed-up messages they received in childhood (= that it was unacceptable to succeed, or to act in ways that would help them stay well and safe). It's painful to see. The damage that dysf families do lasts a lifetime, even for people who have undergone lots of therapy -- and djt has undergone none.
Very true. Trump used his money and privilege to avoid the war, although I still don't use the word 'draft dodger' for almost anyone who didn't want to serve in Vietnam, whether they went to Canada or were conscientious objectors. It was a terrible war we never should have been involved in, like most of our wars since WWII. But Vance criticizing other people for retiring from decades of military service before a new war was even announced is beyond hypocritical. I was glad the NYT pointed out that Vance did not see combat when covering his attacks on Walz, even if it was almost the last line in their piece.
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Nothing whatsoever. Fuck Vance and the rest of the bullshit spewing jackals who have no issue with their ongoing support for their phony, draft dodging felon. The GOP has nothing on Walz and the media continues to ignore the facts and sensationalize the daily lies. If only there were more like Lawrence O'Donnell doing their jobs correctly.
Love, Lawrence O'Donnell doing his job correctly- as has Tim Walz and Kamala Harris! Just opposite of daddy's boy, who didn't earn his own keep, or his kids who haven't figured out what a job is.
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Also, while all service is valuable and to be respected , it’s the NCO’s like Tim Waltz that make the Army work.
What's the difference between a Command Sergeant Major and God?
A Command Sergeant Major really can save your ass.
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Watching Band of Brothers on Netflix. Wow, is that ever true!
It's true. My dad served in the Navy in WWII. He was stationed in the Philippines at Subic Bay. He did not see active combat and when he was offered a chance to go on an honor flight with his younger brother (who served in Korea) he said he didn't deserve to go because he didn't see combat. The trip planners told him that was nonsense. They convinced him to go and it turned out to be one of the most meaningful things in his life. He finally felt like his service meant something, and he was proud.
He was only 18 years old when he was called. He had to leave the family farm, go to basic training, learn how to swim, travel halfway around the world and served his country as an MP. He was honorably discharged after the war. When you serve, it is a selfless act. Every person contributes to the cause and each soldier is important. Each one should be cherished and honored. We celebrate those who come home and remember all of those who do not. Not one person who served was a sucker or a loser. My dad died in 2020. He never had COVID but died because of it anyway. The hospitals were overwhelmed and a procedure he needed could not happen as planned. He died at home. I was with him and will be forever grateful for that.
Trump just doesn't get it. These people who serve are special. They don't question the cause. They are called and they go. For Vance to criticize anyone who has served, is really a terrible thing. It's offensive to anyone who loves a former or current service member. Trump has disrespected so many people but his disdain for our Armed Forces is unforgiveable. My dad was not a sucker or a loser. He was a selfless and caring individual who put others above himself his entire life. What has trump ever done for anyone?
Excellent post! I’m sorry for the loss of your beloved father.
Thank you. He lived a long and good life. He was 95. I still talk to him.
And we're not mercenaries either, low pay,serving your country is it's own reward.
Thank you for your service, sir.
Thank you for your service 👏🏼
Thank you for your service, Michael!
My MAGA vets hate it when I recall the phrase “losers and suckers” and ask which one are you? Best to All.
Strange… my big religious friend hates it when I bring up ‘imitated a handicapped person’… 👀
“Hate it” as in “how dare you say that about Mein Führer?” Like “everyone’s ok with that, why aren’t you?”
That’s weird!
Every time I see one of those MAGA vet morons, I'm reminded that I never knew so many white male drooling morons in one place at one time as I did in the Navy. Lots of people who I'll never forget, but way too many morons.
It was a total testosterone-fest, we'd usually go out and fight by just using big words to piss off some mook.
Sa-NAP!!! 🎤🎤🎤
😂😂 I bet they love that nearly as much as their golf losses going to Dem candidates.
“Avoiding STD’s was his personal Vietnam.” once again proving he’s a scumbag.
I have thought about this and for the life of me can't think of anyone else on Earth stupid and callous enough to say that.
Actually, Trump had STDs and he described his recovery as his personal Vietnam in "Art of the Deal."
My guess is the reason that DFF doesn't have bone spurs anymore is that GOD has HEALED him!
Praise you, JESUS
LOL!
When does the ick factor go away? Every time I read or hear something about the marmalade brigade my skin crawls, I feel I must burn my eyeballs, bleach my brain and stick nails in my ears so I will never be violated again. I have an even bigger fear that I will become inured, apathetic, reaching torpid, to the spaghetti meets wall tactics they employ. 😫😤💙💙💙🐈🐈⬛🐈🐈⬛🐈🐈⬛🐈don’t fuck with cats!!!!!!
Or the podiatrist that wrote the note.
I don’t think he did avoid them. I think he caught syphilis, demanded the pills instead of the injection, didn’t take all of them and now is tormenting the nation with his neurosyphilis.
These people really are stupid...because they KNOW they will be fact checked and proven to be liars. But their idiot supporters don't care. It makes me sick. We gotta improve the educational system in America. 🙄
Unfortunately, Trumpers are not all stupid, uneducated people. I was an educator for 25 years in Texas and worked with some highly educated people, mostly women. And yet they still remain very loyal republicans who support Trump and all those other assholes. I lost a lot of friends due to this. I seriously don’t understand how they’re so blinded. Oh, and most of them are staunch “christians”. Go figure 🤔
I too have lost family and friends to Chump and MAGA. I had a friend since the 70s who became a born again Christian. Our last conversation almost two years ago she said she was sorry I'd lost my faith in God. I told her I didn't lose my faith in God, I lost faith in people who call themselves Christian but support Donald Trump.
Maybe their core values just suck. Deep down, they are not good people. Hitler's cadre of loyal officials were also not all stupid, uneducated people -- actually the opposite. Organized sadists, killers at heart who had found their iron Messiah, not just "misled."
And don't forget the Nazis were just common criminals also,they pillaged Europe's capitals for gold,silver, artworks,etc,and Hitler was obsessed with seizing religious artifacts.
And a great deal of it is still unaccounted for.(Amber Room,etc.)
I saw the replica, it is stunning.
The Hermitage is on my bucket list.
This is true of those who profited from Hitlers regime, problem is no one would profit much from tRumps other then the top, his cult would get screwed over and not know it till it was to late.
They have to do whatever their tribe does - no matter that it isn’t in their own best interest. Essentially, they are lemmings.
When I said to one of them that Trump and Project 2025 want to do away with the Dept. of Education, she told me that was fake news. Obviously, they ARE lemmings 😡
Can the bitch read? Destroying the Dept. of Ed and other agencies is written plainly right there in the Project 2025 manifesto. The documentary on YouTube by Molly Jong-Fast details these proposed horrors.
Sheeple.
(to Michelle's comment) : 'Educated' and stupid are two different things. One can be both, depending on the 'education' courses pursued.
NEVER confuse education with intelligence.
JD for example.
As another commenter said, Vance, unlike trump, isn't fundamentally 'stupid' (I hate that word, but...), but the characteristic they BOTH share is sociopathy - the lack of a conscience which leads to the inability to feel guilt or shame as most people tend to. That's why they and their ilk in politics can lie at will.
Education without character is useless.
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No, JD is bright. His brain is elastic and sophisticated, such that he can absorb and then use complex material.
I don't like him and I don't respect him, but accuracy matters. Thanks.
The thought process of those MAGAs who are educated and "should know better" remains opaque to me. But I am convinced that for these types, it does indicate a serious pathology in their personalities and personal convictions. Latent racism, self-righteous religiosity, and greed to me are all necessarily major components in some combination to being in the MAGA cult.
For all MAGAs, regardless of the level of intelligence or education, the issue isn't the ability to think / reason (or the nature of their thought process); the issue is that their psychological damage (1) makes them want to harm others, because they're so full of pain and rage from having been hurt by their dysfunctional family of origin, and (2) makes them unable to accept verifiable reality, which is often painful and requires people to process feelings, which they can't do.
I agree. I love all my relatives and I am never cutting off any of them, even if some are MAGA.
🎯Greed is good, or in their case, god.
I'll always believe it's a cult.
I'm not forgiving any MAGAs anytime soon,we need 2 functioning political parties,both with the goals of serving the interests of the American people,and the people who voted for them,not themselves. That's not Republicans,and that's not MAGAs.
I think because all their lives they have been reared and brainwashed to follow their obviously conservative parents lead on political / racial upbringings and ideology...
and (I guess) they feel Trump is the one for them. I dont get it either.
Fun Fact : I was hired by an A/V company to run stage teleprompter in Houston, Tx back in 2019 for the Texas Education Association convention at the George R Brown convention center.
Then presidential candidate Kamala Harris was there and spoke as did Bernie Sanders and other democratic candidates including Beto O'Rourke. The spirit there was democrat as was the president of the TEA who did not hide that fact but I did notice a small group of teachers in the crowd who were Trumpers and felt they were not represented well at the TEA convention. But all in all, I'd say 80% of teachers are democrat as a whole. There are a LOT of small (red) towns in Texas and in the southlands and the teachers there would be really hard pressed not to support Trump...But I still dont get why they do. They are teachers after all...how could they support a crook, felon, rapist, colluder, and treasonous, illiterate person like Trump...like WTF
Organized Religion is a helluva disease.
ProPublica posted the training videos of P2025 on YouTube as of Sunday, 8/11. I reposted links to a few on my substack. You can search ProPublica and the new p2025 videos come up first. I. Was. Horrified.
Who am I kidding! I’m still horrified. The first training video is about how and what they identify as conservative and conservatism. It starts out fairly innocuous and then quickly goes downhill. I ended up watching in bits of 10-15 minutes at a time because I had to process what they were actually saying. There is one, and I shit you not, entitled “Leftwing Code Words and Language.” Nothing says I’m so confident in my political position and policy platform that I can’t defend it unless I demonise those I disagree with. Btw, that is some secret club we lefties are members of! The videos remind me of the Goebbels documents where he outlines how to make propaganda. The fact that they are not hiding, at all, the end goal of this tangerine fever dream is as disturbing as it sounds. I don’t believe for a second that it’s been “shelved.” 😱😨😱😨😱😨😱
I didnt know that... wow...that needs to be spoken of on MSNBC or something... and it's really scary that some teachers may STILL endorse TFG even knowing about P2025's intentions.. they will claim it's a hoax.
INTERNALIZED MISOGYNY
INTERNALIZED RACISM TOO
Your post is probably the best explanation of religion that I have read. The problem is that many of them (not all) want to cram their beliefs down our throats to the extent that they want laws passed to go along with their beliefs. I don't understand why they aren't content with what they believe in. The excuse is always that religion tells you to "spread the word". I think that's a cop out for wanting to control others. I don't know about other countries, but this one has bent itself into a pretzel to accommodate those with certain beliefs. Didn't want to get the vaccine even those it was mandated by your employer - use your religion as an excuse. Don't want to shave your beard in a profession that uses gas masks and N-95 masks? Use your religion as the reason why you don't have to comply with the rules as the rest of us do. My thinking on that is if your religion is the reason you don't have to follow certain rules set by your employer/profession, then why don't I start my own church and make up rules for things I don't want to do either. I'm tired of my employer forcing me to wear a certain color of scrubs at work (yes, this goes on all the time). It's not enough that I am wearing scrubs, it has to be a certain color. I guess my patient care is better in royal blue than in navy. I'll just join the church of whatever and say my religion won't let me wear royal blue. As far as I'm concerned there is no difference. My favorite story is one of an EVS worker at my old job. She drove management to drink about their rules. They told all their employees that they were switching uniforms and what they had to wear. The uniforms weren't flattering unless you were thin and there were buttons. She was blonde/blue and could have passed for German or northern Europe. She told them she was Amish. Don't ask me how she knew that conservative Amish do not wear buttons. She's not originally from Amish areas. What were they going to say? It's her culture and religious beliefs so they thought. They probably knew she made it up, but they couldn't say anything. EVS didn't get button uniforms. I thought it was brilliant and she forever will be my hero against stupid rules and micromanaging in the workplace. You can tell I'm a lifelong antagonist against being forced to do things that aren't important just because someone wants to micromanage me. This is probably why I have a hard time understanding how you live your life being dictated to by your religion even if it's not in your best interest.
This country has to end the privilege of the made-up world of religion. Some christians are shocked that people can go along with Mormonism, but don’t apply the same questioning to their own beliefs. Who the hell would see the opinion of men from thousands of years ago valid today? Just want to use the reasonable, humane parts? Fine. But then you’re not following so much of the insane parts of the bible, Torah etc!
Seems to me Christians are perpetually in fear of Sky Daddy's wrath,and perceived persecution because some gotten eaten by lions 2,000 years ago,(get over it already😂),the MAGAs are the same way, they're a perfect match.
Some historians have stated they weren't sent to the lions because they were christians, but because they were vandals, against other worshippers, and harming people who worshipped differently from them.
"The excuse is always that religion tells you to "spread the word". I think that's a cop out for wanting to control others." 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
It is.
Well you know what I always say...sitting in a church doesn't make you a Christian any more than sitting in a garage makes you a Cadillac.
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I agree with you. Thanks for your post.
I love this. I joined The Satanic Temple about 2 yrs ago, after Roe fell, & send my tithes once in a while. 😊
Otherwise she'd be rumored to be a witch.Religion kills.
Nailed it. If you are credulous, then you are credulous in all situations.
https://l.smartnews.com/p-RXAop/0T8l7D
So, “Christian investors” want to make an end run around EVERYONE ELSE and just tell businesses to stop providing the abortion pill. Christian investors? Huh?
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And doesn't he want to get rid of the Department of Education if he gets elected?
MAGA burns books, wants to make criminals out of librarians and teachers, tell you what you can learn.
Absolutely insane!😡
AKA, Fascism
The Nazis burned books. Just sayin'
The MAGATS enjoy the lies, and would not in a million years ever listen to a fact check.
I don't think they enjoy the lies; I think they accept or embrace the lies because they're unable to accept verifiable reality, which is often very painful and which requires people to process their feelings. Deeply neurotic people, who have been scarred by their dysfunctional family or origin, can't do that; doing so would force them to face the massive rage and pain within, which they unconsciously believe will destroy them.
This is why djt and jd and so many others, whose dysfunctional FOOs we know about, have never sought therapy -- which means that their rage and pain are expressed via destructive behaviors. With so many GOP pols, that behavior is other-destructive rather than self-destructive, with terrible consequences for the country.
Every person who supports djt is psychologically damaged. Not unable to function and not in need of hospitalization, but so deeply neurotic that they cannot accept verifiable reality.
🎯Yes they do, when Fox told them the truth, that Biden won the election, they changed the channel to OAN, who claimed he hadn't. They have done studies that prove they prefer to be lied to, because it confirms their bias.
My fact-check revealed a photo of DJT at his graduation from a MILITARY ACADEMY in 1966,he was not only a draft dodger,he was a wash-out, he's absolutely failed at EVERYTHING in his miserable life, everything he's touched has turned to shit.
The New York Military Academy that Trump went to was and is known as "reform school for rich juvenile delinquents." He got sent there after being caught throwing rocks at the toddler in a playpen next door.
Ain't that some shit.
He hates he military so much that in his divorce from Marla Maples, it was stated Tiffany would get cut off, if she went into any branch of the military, even the Peace Corps.
The common thread I see between these persons is that they see themselves as losers. They could have six degrees and make millions a year, and still believe they are losers. And when there’s that kind of disparity in a personality, resentment is often the go-to.
Musk is a perfect example. One of the Wealthiest people in the world. But what does he do? He cries like a baby often when he’s “suffering” only because he’s done yet another stupid thing. And his list of stupid is really long. If his followers would go behind the positive headlines and look at how he really lives his life, he is a loser. And he’s resentful. Look at what he’s doing with advertisers: “How could you be so stupid to not buy advertising with me?” Calling your perspective customers/clients stupid is a sure winner.
All of these trumpers, whether red states low life or uptown folks with 6 degrees and 3 Ferrari’s, are following The Felon because they hate themselves.
Yes, definitely playing the victim is big with them. Despite wealth and privilege, they are
small, bitter, hateful people. Musk had a difficult early life, but so did many. It's interesting how some turn out like him and some are kind and generous. He lacks empathy, craves attention and validation, and unfortunately is using his wealth to boost authoritarianism. He's just a POS. A rich one, but a POS just the same.
Well, they *were* victims -- of profoundly dysfunctional families. To be super-clear: I'm not in any way condoning their choice to avoid therapy, which would help them process their rage and pain instead of turning it into behaviors that harm lots of other people -- but I understand it.
Not all resentful losers are trumpers. Nor are all trumpers resentful losers. But I think the profile of a trumper very often contains the attributes of resentful losers. Nothing is 100%. There are going to be all sorts of variables. But the more I use that resentful loser model as I look at a trumpers' behavior, I find myself saying "yup". It's one of the only things I can come up with that explains the wide variety.
That I believe,is pretty profound,and you nailed it perfectly. I'll humbly add, I think it's some 'get rich quick' and 'fake-it-til-you-make-it' grifting going on with these losers too, we're so smart and entitled,we don't have to put in the work,so we think we can take every shortcut.
They KNOW they may be fact checked (not often enough IMO) but they also KNOW their lies will never reach the MAGA base and will be disparaged as fake news.
Progressive media will fact-check,MSM doesn't even bother anymore.
They just can't grasp the recording device thing.
Yes we do.
Religious fundamentalists of all faiths are inclined to forego the principles and commandments of their faith in order to promote the end-goal... secure the eternal salvation of everyone and/or follow the commands of god or god's representative. The gift of ever-lasting life is deemed so precious that "good" people will sacrifice everything in favor of the end-goal.
They like that he hates the same people they do.
Perfect post. Perfect example are wealthy, educated MAGAs. They know better. But their greed, racism, whatever overrides their IQ level because they are not a person of integrity. As we were told in the police academy, integrity is how you act when no one is looking. My level of respect for anyone who votes for Trump, after knowing what we know for 9 years, has lowered. I may care about you because you're a good friend of mine or family, but I painfully realize that your value system is not mine.
Absolutely. If you support/vote for tRump, you have something, somewhere in you, seriously fucked up.
Nepo-baby millionaires pretending to be 'regular Joes' fighting for the working man,in ads wearing flannel shirts walking into church with their assault weapons,total bullshit.
Stolen valor is pretending you got shot in the ear for your country when in reality you got five deferments during the Vietnam war after daddy bribed a doctor to lie about your bone spurs.
Perfect description
I’m from a military family. From the civil war, right on up to now. Army, Air Force, National Guard, Marines. The people attempting to swiftboat Walz can kiss my ever expanding ass and, while they are at it: FUCK ALL THE WAY OFF. Not one veteran, still living, that I have met or know, plans to vote for tangerine tito or the couch-humper, for two reasons: January 6, 2021, and the behaviour of a POTUS, who disparaged the dead and wounded and disabled combat veterans. They also remember the John McCain remarks.
Thanks for your comments. Trump never misses an opportunity to fail to understand the love of this country's ideals. Because he has none.
As a Marine vet (Vietnam era), I agree with everything you stated. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Thank you for your service. 👏🏼
My daughter and son in law are both Marine vets. Much respect ✊ and appreciation for all who chose to serve. Even when choices were not an option. Thank you for everything. 💙💙💙💯
Attacking Senator McCain is probably the reason Arizona turned Blue.
The McCains knew. Obama spoke at Senator McCain’s service while orange turd was expressly not welcome
Kari Lake threw McCain supporters out of her rally recently...MAGAs, really too stupid to live sometimes.
She’s off her rocker. I guess she doesn’t need votes because she’s gonna say the election was stolen
My Italian ancestors only arrived at Ellis Island in 1890,we've had 14 members of my family serve in the military,not some kind of family rule or anything,but about 18 years old you; go to school,go to trade school,or join the military,and after that...GET OUT!! With love and support of course...
And the fact that the Navy had to disguise a warships name or he'd have a conniption.
That the Navy went along with that is gross on its face. The thin skin of mango mussolini is legendary and is why he’s having a big self-sad pity party on the daily. I, for one, think it could not happen to a better guy. I want to scream “grow the fuck up you useless pos!!!!” But then remember he is incapable of being anything but the selfish, narcissistic, sadistic (or could even be masochistic, what with the daily adderall induced diarrhoea of the brain and mouth screeds that msm insists are fucking newsworthy) orange infant that he obviously is. 🤣🤣🤣
You’re right. He is incapable of being anything better. Pathetic
Time to change GOP to PAB.
I'm from the UK, permanent resident, live in Los Angeles. Thank you for your (continuing!) service.
An attack on the honorable record of a 24yr veteran from the errand boy of a 5-time draft dodger is next-level stupidity. And lest we forget, the first swiftboating was the brainstorm of Chris LaCivita, Trump's current campaign mgr. They got one play, and this time it's blowing up in their faces like an ACME bomb in the hands of Wile E Coyote.
And the Swiftboat Veterans for Truth were funded by Harlan Crow - who just gave a donation to the PAC LaCivita "doesn't control" the week before Corporal Six Months In An Air Conditioned Trailer went on the attack. They're all in their Fat Elvis years, playing their greatest hits.
LaCivita is even more despicable, being a former Marine with a Purple Heart, and doing this shit.
Oh, Harlan. Don't you have a Supreme Court justice to babysit?
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The GOP POV: Anything a Democrat does is wrong because a Democrat did it.
Fuck 'em all.
Yes exactly. And let’s not forget that Sen Langford (Republican) worked with Dems in the Senate to pass a border protection bill with pretty much everything the reps say they want. And Commander Bonespurs made the gutless congressional reps shelve it because they wouldn’t give Biden a win on anything. Even things they wanted!
Anything a Democrat does is secretly aiding socialism. They don't need to know how; they are just certain that it does.
even though they couldn’t describe what socialism is (and isn’t) even if their lives depended on it
The countries where all these dope’s forefathers came from are all Socialist based countries… and many are our allies. This country is semi-socialist with SS Disability Medicare Medicaid and dozens of other state & Fed programs… because THATS WHAT THE PEOPLE WANT!!!
Respectfully noting that a lot of European countries are social democracies, which isn't the same as being socialist or socialist-based. I'm noting this crucial difference bc socialism isn't a system to aspire to, and using the terms "socialist" or "socialism" will prompt some people to tune out.
Social democracies have generous social safety nets, and they promote public ownership of some entities -- but not all or even most.
Bernie, for ex., is a democratic socialist -- not a socialist. Ditto AOC, I think. Thanks.
Thank you! Many people do not know the difference between socialism and Democratic socialism; although it seems Corporatism is where the US is and has been for a while. Corporatism is defined as, “The government mostly benefits corporations. Most major industries are privately owned, but still receive substantial tax CRS, bailouts and other benefits at the expense of the taxpayers. It is driven by the corporations’ ability to influence laws with large amounts of money to pay for legislation that favors corporations’ to make even more money. With CORPORATE SOCIALISM, the wealthy become even wealthier At the expense of lower classes. This system is essentially a Plutocracy = rule by the wealthy.”
And there are a lot of MAGAts on SSI.
Norway and Sweden (and others) are socialist countries. They are wonderful places to live. Wish I could live there.
Actually, they could come up with a circular definition. Socialism is what Democrats want to happen in our country.
No, Democrats want Democratic Socialism.
Socialism 101
SOCIALISM: The government owns most major industries. A single party or dictator rules the government. The system allows for little personal freedom, and is closely aligned with Authoritarianism.
CORPORATE SOCIALISM: The government mostly benefits corporations. Most major industries are privately owned, but still receive substantial tax CRS, bailouts and other benefits at the expense of the taxpayers. It is driven by the corporations’ ability to influence laws with large amounts of money to pay for legislation that favors corporations’ to make even more money. With CORPORATE SOCIALISM, the wealthy become even wealthier At the expense of lower classes. This system is essentially a Plutocracy = rule by the wealthy. This is where our country is now.
DEMOCRATIC SOCIALISM: The government mostly benefits citizens. Major industries can be privately owned (Capitalism) but do not receive handouts from the government At taxpayers expense. The tax burden is shared equally, with wealthy corporations and individuals their fair share to help fund public services like education, healthcare, policemen, firefighters, roads, Libraries, etc. With this system, middle class thrives and poverty decreases. This system most closely aligns with Democracy = rule by people. This is where we should be.
Especially because . . .
Ah yes, the " evils " of SOCIALISM, the uncomfortable feeling that someone suffering somewhere is being helped
That’s an excellent description Kristy. 👍🏻
And not having to worry about living under a bridge unless you want to. I believe in the social safety net.
I love when Trumpers bring up that the Nazi party had Socialist in their name.
Me: They could have called themselves the National Zebra Party. Still wouldn't make them fucking ZEBRAS. Gah, bunch of diarrhea-soaked fuckpuppets.
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👏👏👏👏👏👏But they were 'christians'. Just like MAGAts claim to be .
I like the way you think. 😉💯💯💯
Right back at you. 🙂
...With a railroad tie.
To add to your article - I read that when Walz hit his 20 retirement milestone that he had significant hearing loss from gunfire noise and it was suggested he retire. He chose to stay another 4 years and then made the choice to run for public office. Where the fuck is the shame in this?
I’m not a veteran, but I do know about gunfire hearing loss. I applaud him for continuing to serve.
There are plenty who served honorably who proudly applaud and admire him.
ENOUGH.
You always have to confer mad respect to the 'lifers',to not do so is despicable for any military members who don't. Some MAGAs are putting party over country.
What a contrast. Dems served their country and Reps served their country. They all deserve respect for their service, even if they worked in the motor pool. But apparently the Reps believe that only they are worthy. What a bunch of hypocritical scum bags.
Every veteran I believe since 1973 has been a volunteer,we sign a contract,and then take the oath to defend the Constitution from all enemies foreign and domestic.
yeah, they go from brothers (and sisters) in arms while in the service, to mortal enemies. Please explain that one to me like I'm 5 years old? It's mind blowing the number of senior service people who've pissed on the constitution for the orange asshole.
Party over country.
General Mike Flynn should be drummed out. I know he is retired but can't they do something?
He pisses me right off too,they should recall him to active duty,and court martial his sorry ass.
I have said exactly that at least once a month since the rotting orange gourd pardoned Flynn's traitorous ass.
@JJohnsonLaw
So hacked emails are bad, unless they’re Hillary’s.
Rallies should be covered, unless they’re Kamala’s.
Misspeaking is nbd, unless Joe Biden does it.
Insults are funny, unless they’re done by a Democrat.
Do I have the rules right?
Its the alter-universe…. you got it right
Yes, but you forgot one thing.
You can ridicule the size of someone's belly despite you looking like a beluga whale pregnant with triplets.
Damn, I like you!
The dumpy little corporal has a lot of nerve. This guy never heard a shot fired in anger and thus does not rate a Combat Action Ribbon. It matters not to me that someone who serves in a non-combat role or a support unit their service is noted. But going after a guy who served for 24 years as a Command Sgt Major is pretty low. Remember John Kerry.
US Marine Corps '68
As a smart-mouthed 17 year old juvenile delinquent,when I enlisted probably the first thing I learned was teamwork, having your fellow soldiers backs,no matter what,no excuses,no whining,no weak links,that's what makes us the best trained and equipped military in the world,to defend the American way of life,and as President Obama said 'We are not the 'liberal' states of America,and we are not the 'conservative' states of America,we are the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA'
Here's something that will make a Marine like you want to puke: Chris LaCivita, the scumbag who ran Swiftboat Veterans for Truth against Kerry, and now runs Trump's campaign, is also a former Marine. And even has a Purple Heart. And does this shit.
USN Vietnam 64-65
That's some serious cultist shit right there man,wonder how much you have to pay a veteran to sell-out fellow veterans?? Or are they so MAGA they'll be a traitor for free??
Yes, I remember him and that nut job Jerome corsi who wrote a book full patent lies. Pro maga Veterans who do this is beyond comprehension. LaCivita is a disgrace. Lastly, I think you're familiar with Smedly Butler and "War Is A Racket". The hits keep coming.
GEEZus
Thank you for your service 👏🏼
No more shits to give these people. They need to go back into the cave and feed theirselves to the Morlocks.
🤣 I totally agree, Neal.
Me think the Morlocks are smarter
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My 1st husband was in the Army. I learned a lot about these men & women US Service personnel. Stationed overseas they did their duty. All the while COMMANDER BONESPURS ran around in the NYC Nightclubs..fornicating his way through the rows of adoring " MODELS. That Fucker is a VILE SNAKE. He must be put awy...one way or the other.
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The JD, regardless of last name of the moment, ALWAYS stands for "Justa Douchebag."
Fanfuckingtastic!!! I am going to borrow that one!💙💙💙
Good artists borrow. Great artists steal! (ht PP)
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😂😂😂 Nailed it! 😂😂😂
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