I wish I had not opened that link. I'm SO sad to see that Cruz was reelected. I really really loved Allred and supported him with $$ and letters to TX voters. 😢 F'ing Ted Cruz. .what a waste of space and oxygen
I contributed $$ to Colin Allred too. I thought this was the year when some Texans grew some brain cells and realized that fleeing to Cancun during the electrical crisis while residents suffered was just too much. Nope, I was wrong. My question is, what bullshit does a politician in a red state need to do to lose favor and votes from MAGA types?
It is infuriating. I was one of those freezing Texans during that horrible time. When the electricity would come back on for just an hour or two, at some point, I caught the story about Cruz taking off to Cancun. I was pissed!!! I despise him with the heat of a thousand suns. Gosh, that was an awful time. I've never been so cold for such an extended period. It went on for days. It's a long story, but it was horrific. There were a couple of days toward the end, and I worried I might not make it; I just had dark thoughts. I would stay in bed, under multiple blankets and just stare into the dark. Ugh! It was bad.
I live in Texas (which sucks even more than it did before the election). The rural voters are the ones (but not the only ones) that seem to be electing and reelecting these fucking jackasses. We keep having great Democratic candidates but we just can’t get them elected. Fellow jackasses abbott, paxton, patrick, among many others are mean, heartless (literally) fucking pieces of smelly shit. We have to get rid of them. abbott and paxton are up for reelection in two more years. I don’t know who we could put up against those shitheads. We in texas will not have a blue wall protecting us. It will be open season on our rights. I can’t afford to just up and move to Illinois or California. My only salvation is that I live in Austin which is more progressive than other places in this shithole state. I am pissed off today. Can you tell? 🤬😡😤
You and me both. Substitute Tennessee for Texas and a few names, and you’ve perfectly described our situation here. You once had Ann Richards; we once had the Al Gores Sr. and Jr. So we know good and well what we’re missing. My gal Gloria Johnson (of the TN3) lost her Senate race miserably to the loathsome Marsha Blackburn. Which means she’s now also not my state rep anymore. Yes my hair is still on fire, three days later. 🔥
Oh I have much to tell Texan white boys like Cruz, and I will. He won't hear me because I don't matter to him or any other white power boy, but I will keep telling the ugly, cruel, stupid creep.
I gave very generously to his campaign. Even up to the day of the election, Allred's campaign was extremely positive about his chances. Wondering how they got it so wrong.
Your’re right. They need to do good things to lose MAGA support. And silly me, I was incredulously wondering how bad they could behave in order to lose votes.
I'm now concerned about the brain cells in not only in Texas but nationwide! Is there something in the water? Something in the air? And WHY is it only affecting approximately 50 % of the country? The rest of us can still claim genius status!!
Let’s just get real, there are just too many people in this country that just cannot bring themselves to vote for a woman, let alone a black, mixed race woman.
It seems very clear when you look at NC. They voted in Democrats all down the ticket, but wouldn’t vote for the Democrat at the top!! Why not??? Because she’s a woman & POC, that’s why. Just admit it folks
It does look that way …old long held prejudice is a very hard thing to over come for so many ! It seems to be ingrained in some people and they don’t even recognize it in their own perception of reality! Generational bias instilled from childhood! So very sad!
Lisa, I think they are going to be aware now. I would say all of the Latino/as who voted for Trump who end up being rounded up into camps or big prisons before being deported to who knows where, are believing him when he says he is rounding up undocumented immigrants, but he plans to round up documented ones too. It will not matter if it is a mistake because the people working the system are going to be loyalists and will not be any help. If you were born in the US what is he going to do, just pick a country to send you to?
I am super glad that Blue State governors are standing up to Trump. Too bad Merrick Garland didn't bring him to trial quickly like they did in Brazil with Bolsonaro. Then, instead of millions of Americans and undocumented immigrants Trump would be in prison.
I'm brokenhearted over Sherrod Brown's loss too, and disgusted that MTG is still in the House. But AOC also won, and my Congressman, Joe Morelle, also prevailed, as well as Kristen Gillibrand, my Senator.
Yep. Another one to whom I donated a good bit of money. Sad about him. For whatever reason, I feel most sad about Jon Tester. How did the people of Montana bring themselves to vote for the super-deceitful Sheehy?? WHAT is going on, America?!!
I can't believe Centre County was red. The whole county is Penn State. What large college area isn't blue? Something fishy. I thought Senate wasn't final yet.
How many students at Penn State are white males? Young white makes in particular have been sucked into the bro manosphere, where it’s toxic testosterone, anti woman, lots of violence in the video gaming community; & then the podcasting stars are just terrible
The Casey race is still counting, but at this point, it seems to be in the bag for the Reds. Last I heard, the Reds were seven votes short of a majority.
Brown was the genuine article ! A true champion of the people! Not many like him come around in a lifetime of hoping one is out there ! A great loss for the working class and the poor!
Yep, feels hopeless overall even though it isn’t for state/nationwide elections, but that ends up being the perception. I vote in every election in Florida and I can count on one hand the good outcomes I have seen in my almost 30 years here, due to extreme gerrymandering.
Yes, of the ten to whom I donated quite a bit of money, at least these four won. Nevertheless, the loss to our Senate of Brown, Tester, Casey, Allred, and Osborn is a real blow.
I am glad to see that Cruz's daughter is still mad at her daddy for his politics. She might be up there but I believe she has had words with him before. I know that is true of Kellyanne Conway's daughter, who is now out as a lesbian. Elon Musk's daughter hates him, and I am just waiting for JD Vance's children to hate him.
I won’t go to that line of thinking. Yet. It’s too early. Doesn’t look good, I agree. But we cannot quit. To quit at the beginning denies those who have gone before us. Slaves, and all people of color. Jewish people. Soldiers. Disabled. All of the people who have had battles and traumas that make all of this look like child’s play. We need to be open to the possibilities of change. No, they did not always succeed. But we must try too.
I am a baby boomer. I’ve never felt or been entitled. I’ve worked my whole damn life. Rarely ever taken a vacation. I still have to get up everyday and fight traffic to go to work. I’m 73.
I agree. I'm 75 and still working. I'm educated, can write cursive and can add without a calculator. Never lived in mom's basement or took welfare. Why would you want me gone? So the glorious Tik Tok, selfie, Tide Pod generation who whines about everything can take over? Good luck with that.
Thank you! often people lump Granny Grassley, and Glitch McConnell, who are the previous generation, in with us. My dad was in WWll so even though my siblings are old enough to be my parents (I was a menopausal surprise baby) I count as a Boomer, even though I relate to Gen X.
I can tell you that at 65 (the end of the Boomer gen) I am still working 45+ hours per week and have no plans (nor really the ability) to retire anytime soon - if ever. We have been brought up to understand that Democracy is damn hard work and that our responsibility to the future generations is to leave the country and world a better place than we found it. I am absolutely GUTTED that it appears that when we needed that the most, we seem to have failed our children and our country in this respect. But I can tell you that there has NEVER been one SECOND that I have felt entitled to anything that this country offers and beg you to speak to a few more of us before you make a pronouncement of this magnitude.
I apologize to ALL of those who responded to my idiotic comment. I posted with the impotent, mindless, misdirected rage of an immature adolescent---like somebody we know. No excuses. I'm old enough to know better. You guys/girls are quite literally my last "tribe of choice" on this planet. Please forgive me for disparaging you and OUR generation. Thank you.
I’ve heard that the shortest period of time is the ono second. It’s that period of time between when you hit send and think “Oh no! I shouldn’t have sent that just that way!”
Most of us have experienced that. Welcome to the club 😊
As a 79 year old, I’m at the beginning of the Boomers. I didn’t know I was entitled then, but I can see it now. Born into a white middle class family (which fell apart when I was 10 due to alcoholism), as I’ve said other places, my family expected me to go to college, which was INSANELY affordable then. ($50 per semester for San Diego State, which is $505 today adjusted for inflation. Useful to remember that I was working at the time, and earning $1.25 an hour and chicken was $.33/pound. Don’t ask about steak; Mom and I didn’t even look there, so I have no idea.) Of course it was expected that during or after college I’d get married and pop out babies. If I did work I’d be a teacher or secretary.
That my life turned out so incredibly different proves that G*d’s sense of humor is as vast and incomprehensible as She is.
Bonnie, it’s okay. We are all a bit testy. I’m an oldster too and everything we have fought for over 50 years is being taken away. It’s a massive gut punch.
Hey, I'm a baby boomer too, and I wouldn't vote for Trump if he was the last man on earth, most of the boomers for Trump are men, and some of their wives are the obedient type...but not all.
The only entitled baby Boomers I know (and I am a not entitled Boomer - born 1955) are white men who were born to some wealth, not to parents like mine from generational poverty, who actually created some small wealth because of FDR, the GI bill, and post depression welfare policies, and of course, being white - the only good immigrants. entitled Boomers did not exist in my life, I only met them in college, in the form of dumb frat boy "legacy" types who had more money in college than my family ever had. Baby Boomer in this context is a rather large generalization, in my opinion.
We are the reason you can get a credit card or a bank account without your husband’s or father’s approval.
We are the reason abortion was safe and legal for 50 years, and contraception is widely available (for now).
We are the reason that gay couples can marry.
We are the reason for the civil rights movement.
We are the reason the Vietnam War ended.
We are the reason a corrupt and paranoid president left office.
We fought in the streets and on college campuses and were arrested and bled and died.
Many, if not most, of us fled our conservative parents’ homes because we refused to be drafted, or we wore our hair long, or we didn’t wear bras. They either threw us out or we left because we were being physically beaten.
We fought against(then- nascent) fascism before it was cool. When it was seriously dangerous.
You stand on our shoulders and the work we did. For you.
I agree that there are many in BB gen who need to go. I'm 76, BB. But I have not signed up with the negative directions they've taken. There are many more causing problems in all other generations, all age groups, all demographics. Never have felt or been entitled. I've worked hard. I've been poor to "low-middle" for the majority of my life. Raised by racist parents. It felt wrong when I was a kid, but I didn't have the understanding or emotional vocabulary to put words to my feelings. But as I grew up, I did. Deliberately taught myself to not be that way. Don't be so quick to judge. If you're a BB, I'd kind of expect that you've seen enough to not be so judgmental across the board.
My first job was at 15, doing piecework in a factory. I worked for minimum wage (something around $1/hour) + however many tickets/day. I did that every summer and winter break to pay for school. I went to a state school—no fancy private college—and worked while at school, as a server, an RA in the dorm, giving tours to prospective students. Graduated with no debt.
The DH had loans, which we paid off for 6 years. My first job out of school paid $105/week—in Manhattan. After his service in the New York National Guard was up, we began moving around the country, in search of job and career opportunities.
We’ve both worked hard for everything we have. And you sit there and dare to call this generation entitled? Have a seat. Have several.
Don't know, don't care. I don't look for hidden messages or misogyny in every thing I write. If anything, I meant for the OP to choke on her words, calling baby boomers 'entitled'. I am a baby boomer and I, for one, am sick and tired of being painted with a brush by every successive generation that calls us old, tired and tells us that we need to get out of the way--that we're hanging on to our jobs and need to make way for younger people.
Well, guess what? We've been screwed over by the system, too. Have to work because our savings are being depleted by inflation and corporate greed. Because no one has pensions any longer. But we're too sick to work or no one is hiring anyone with gray hair.
Stop policing other people's language. You'll be happier in the long run.
Policing? No, informing. You say you’re not tired or old, but trashing a suggestion that’s designed to help out, sounds like a cranky oldster who should just step off the stage. You’re that old person shaking your fist at the clouds. You meant for her to choke on her words? Nice touch, by the way. Especially since she is obviously mortified that she said that…and apologized profusely several times. She was not doing all those things you claim. She was having a moment of anger. And hit the send link too fast. You’ve never done that?
You’re angry. And I don’t blame you for that. There’s plenty to be angry at. Just aim your anger better.
By the way, what you really told her was to keep deep throating til he cums. And swallow. There’s nothing hidden or mysterious. That’s old garbage talk for shut up bitch.
That’s totally wrong. According to statistics Kamala had some of her highest support from the over 65 group!! Also I’m 74 & crippled by polio as a baby but worked my ass off all of my life & never asked the govt for help. I think you got the entitled generation wrong. It’s more likely that Gen X or the millennials are the ones who feel entitled IF anyone does.
I think our comments are out of sync. I wasn't questioning the sincerity of your apology. That was for your first comment. Our cohort all remember when abortion was illegal, but at least women weren't being denied reproductive related medical care. Take care.
I’m here for you Jeff and for this community you assembled because all of you have kept me sane throughout this nightmare. And will continue to keep me sane as the nightmare unfortunately continues. Now I’m off to the walk the dogs in some sunshine and remember that we are all here right now and ready to fight. I came up with a saying for how I feel about this: “I am putting on my Fuck You pants to get out there and rumble. Bring it Mother Fuckers, I’m fucking ready!
Ready yourself for weaponry you’ve never seen, nor heard of before Jodi! Love your spirit, but every law enforcement office has been militarized, having worked with defense contractors for years I know but a few of the non lethal weapons at their disposal…
I know it’s not going to be easy. I’m not giving up before I even start. Once started, I’ll read the room and see where I can make a difference and where pivoting makes sense.
Jeff, I practice self care BY reading your articles. Thank you, thank you, thank you. You are a sane voice, a profane voice makes it better, in a country that just gone dog shit insane.
I appreciate her gesture but my god, who thought that those skimpy bandage dresses were appropriate on young women at a professional (theoretically) event? Says a lot about that family.
Are you a pearl-clutching right-winger? .cruz probably told them they couldn't dress like liberal hussies, but they did anyway when he was busy prepping for his speech. I say GOOD ON THEM...fight the maga machine!
Absolutely rich! She’s probably still pissed he blamed her and her sister for taking off to Cancun during the Freezeageddon. Still can’t believe idiots that nearly froze to death voted for that a$$clown. 🤮
But, oh! What hellish, hellish, hellish years took place between 1934 and 1946. An estimated 75 million people died, worldwide. Hundreds of millions of others were starving, lost their homes, were beaten and raped. I cannot say cheerfully I'm happy that "good won in the end". The path to the end was horrific beyond description.
A few years ago we went on a tour that included a stop at the Nuremberg rally grounds. Everyone was very hushed getting off the bus, it literally made me feel ill and depressed to even be there. The usual banter among tourists was absent. People walked around quietly, not smiling.
Never thought I'd feel like that about the United States!!!
Voters just chose a vile dictator-hopeful who plays "The Undertaker's Theme" at political rallies.
I toured Dachau in Munich about ten years ago and the hair on the back of my neck was at attention the entire time. It is an awful place, but I was heartened to see several groups of school children learning about the atrocities their government did to people so that it. never. fking. happens. again. At least in Germany. I have no earthly idea what fresh hells await us in 'merikkka.
This is not the only "round" he has won. And the fact that he won this one means "prevailing" ain't gonna happen any time soon, and in the meantime, a lot of fucking marginalized people are going to suffer horrendously. I understand the need for hope. But blind positivity isn't going to do you or them any favors.
This isn't "blind positivity". These states are individually telling the rotting pumpkin his cabal of would be facists to get bent. The government of each state directly controls their on hand law enforcement and military apparatus, so it isn't as if Trump can wave a magic wand and force them into submission. Those open and immediate declarations of resistance are a good thing.
I LOVE that! "Wide eyed opened realism." Exactly, brother. I have zero misconceptions about the shit storm this god awful outcome is going to unleash, but unless we inspire each other and fight harder, there's no way to ever stop or reverse it. I truly believe if we stay connected, fight together, be loud, be fierce and get in there and do the work, we can make this the country we want it to be.
And Wisconsin! Hoping it turns more blue than purple. At least Tammy prevailed as Senator over the carpetbagger who was trying to pay his way in there.
Lots of Latinos here and we got hit probably the worst economically during COVID when the Strip literally shut down. Houses are expensive here - way beyond many people's reach. Outside of Vegas and Reno, it's all redneck here.
I am sorry that I can't find the reference for this, but I have read it twice in reputable sources. A man has been appointed by trump to go through the emails, etc. of employees of Homeland Security who might be "disloyal" to the work they are supposed to be doing. There are 500 people on that list, and likely will lose their jobs.
I'm talking about this person's comment, not the governors' statements. And sure, they can tell him anything, and there are certain things they can do to protect people. But by and large, the federal government is the federal government, and states can't just refuse to abide by any laws they don't like, like a national abortion ban. And they can't do anything about tariffs and tax hikes on the poor and middle class. This "we will prevail" attitude spreading around the left, alongside "let this radicalize you" and "fight fight fight" is like some kind of street-gang Reader's Digest. And as I said, a lot of people are going to suffer and die.
And we already know the danger we're in. There's a huge difference between acknowledging the reality of a situation and just trying to undercut anyone pointing out moments of hope because you're so individually miserable you want everyone to feel complete despair without respite. You are clearly landing in the latter category.
What the hell would you have us do? Sit here and cry all is lost, or seize on the already open acts of defiance and find a reason to fight? It's only been a couple of days and I'm already sick of these posts just surrendering altogether because things look dark.
Yeah, they damned well do, but that's when we get off our collective asses and fight harder and popping into a thread on a post that's literally written to celebrate acts of open defiance just to argue that there's no hope and we're screwed is a miserable, shitty waste of energy. I have no intention of doing that. If that's your jam, have it it. But I'm not interested. I'm a pragmatic realist myself, but I'm not giving into this. That defiance in the face of this mess is how we survive.
I lived through WW II, I know how bad it was. It would have been much worse without those who fought the systems that brought tyranny and death. We are the ones who can recreate that resistance to maga. We are the ones who will win back our country or die trying. If you give in, you are giving them your agency.
In WWII, we literally fought, as in a war. Hitler wasn't brought down because Europe took him to court and sued him. Unless you literally have a civil war (which we would lose since he commands the military) I'd just like to know how what we do is going to stop him. I don't think that being realistic about the situation is a reason to criticize those of us that aren't optimistic about what we're dealing with.
Their plan is to stop any interstate commerce in abortion pills and equipment, thereby making it impossible as a practical matter to perform abortions anywhere, regardless of the state.
The Supreme Court already kicked it to the states. It's unlikely they will suddenly make it a federal issue. And there are legal challenges to be made.
It’s going to go back to the dark days of “back alley abortions” and behind-the-scenes bartering, like it used to be 100 years ago. But with new age technology and knowledge, we hopefully will stay strong and connected.
They aren’t “just refusing”. The governors who are resisting, and have been to be prepared in case he won, are primarily law-based efforts. That’s the way toward change. The only effectual way really that folks can help their people.
No state government military can match the US military. He doesnt care about the Constitution. I dont doubt for a second he that he wouldn't use them on us. He is more mentally unstable than ever and he sure isnt smarter. The SC can overrule every law the states pass. He will have total control if he wishes to use it. This isn't Europe in WWII that the US will rescue. No other country will come to our aid. Right now I feel no positivity. And when he's gone, we have Vance who is much scarier.
My boss (a happy, rich white man who's investments are doing very well, thank you) sent me a link to 'I will Survive' in an effort to cheer me up. I was enraged. Tell that to the women dying from miscarriages right now. Tell that to the immigrants, who will surely die in the roundups. Tell that to the grandchildren I'll never see because my daughters are planning their tubal ligations. Tell that to anyone who disagrees with Trump after Jan 20. Even from Oregon, we are fucked as far into the future as I can see.
I'd be looking for another job. I had a crisis of conscience when I learned that the president of the company where I worked for 20 years supported GeeDumbya and Cheney The Dick's unlawful and immoral invasion in Iraq. It changed everything.
Exactly. This election isa serious indictment of American society. I'm very frightened about what the future holds. I have read too much history to be swayed by pep talks.
You are so very correct Alison! Take one peek at the uneducated, deplorable , derps that supported an adjudicated rapist, with documented ties to the mob and Russia, coupled with his whole file of career criminal activities! The Andrew Tate, Gen Z group, worships the demagoguery of guys like him Epstein and Trump!
I can’t believe that this dirty epoch in our history will end well!!
Positivity won’t solve our problems, but resistance can. Take time to heal from this, then come back and fight. We have enough of us to help stop some of the worst atrocities. We can only do that if we all stick together. We the People have done it before, and we will do it again.
Here's hoping. However, Agent Orange pulled the skin off the onion and showed the world what a majority of Americans really think of their fellow citizens. Funny thing is, we've always been this way. America gave birth to oppression. Our ancestors escaped a land of oppressors, only to come here and do the same thing. We have been fighting the same rascim, misogyny, sexism and greed for centuries. They pass the baton to the next generation. And here we are.
Sad truths Lisa, the willfully ignorant perceive themselves as the oppressed, a sense which I believe all of us can relate! Why you may ask, because the Uber-wealthy have been actively involved in class warfare, cleverly concealed as internal uprising, while furthering our oppression! Sadly, what makes little sense, is their voting for greater ignorance and oppression! Andrew Tate, combined with despotic tosspots like Trump, toss in an Epstein and they’ve created a culture of hatred, racism and misogyny… that’s where we’re at today!
The Nazis lost because the world united to fight them. No one is going to start a war with a country that’s nuclear armed (well, Bibi, but not with trump). Also, the axis of Germany, Italy, & Japan wasn’t enough to fight the rest of the world. Now the axis is Russia, US, & China — 3 countries with massive military capability.
Of course they're not. None of our allies have the military power to get rid of him anyway. What are you going to do with the millions that support him? This isn't the same situation as WWII.
I sure as a hell hope so. However, I'm just wondering if any of these reports about a Russian cyber attack on this election are credible. If so, a recount should take place immediately especially in the swing states along with a full on investigation. We can't underestimate what Putin and his Kremlin cronies are capable of doing and what great lengths they will go to in order put that demented shit for brains stooge; ( no offense to the beloved Three Stooges) back to where he doesn't belong. There's still two months to see if by any chance, that this victory like everything else in his life was enabled by massive fraud.
Michigan is controlled by Democrats at all levels of the election process. I was sure we would see a ~5% margin for Kamala. I do not believe the contrary result could have been faked. I think it just tells me I didn't know who my neighbors really are.
I have read that the Muslim residents in Michigan were told to punish the Dems (by the usual far left shit-disturbers) and to "protest vote" for Jill Stein, (straight out of Kremlin propaganda) or tangeranus. Some of them must have because trumpolini took Dearborne.
Throwing people off the rolls, and people who weren't neccessarily Democrats who voted for Joe Biden, but like with Hillary, wouldn't bother for a woman.
I don't really think the Nazi comparison is apt. WWI set Germany up for being taken over. The world was going to make them pay, and they were battered. The U.S. is not in that position. Also, there is so much more technology and ways to get information.
The fuckery of the next 4 years will likely continue, who knows when the fascist reign of terror will end… Tate has already warped the brains of the Gen Z populace… the fascist regimes ending is a matter of uncertainly, not something we can count on Richard!
Gotta say, I am glad to be living in California right now. Knowing my government has my back and will do whatever they can, and also knowing how much Newsom enrages the right simply by existing. Plus, they always underestimate him (to be honest, so does a lot of the left). He's a lot smarter than people give him credit for, and he knows how to handle shithead GOPers. Recall how he wiped the floor with DeSantis at their debate. At this point, I feel like we're moments away from Newsom telling Trump "Go fuck yourself" right to his face.
Yes, clearly, Gavin is much more than a pretty face! He is sharp on his feet, smart and compassionate. But this old lady will add: he IS one handsome guy. Sorry, Trump, the auditions over. Don't call us.🤣
I have no idea what kind of person she was when she was married to Gavin Newsom, but there’s obviously something wrong with her because she’s been with Junior for a loooong time! (Longer than 15 minutes with him is an indication of severe brain malfunction.) But she WAS pretty when she was married to Gavin. Now she looks like her lips got stuck in a pool drain.
My daughter is Latina and lives in LA. She is scared to death of getting swept up in these massive deportations. Unless Newsom has a plan. I say that not her.
She’ll be outta here in December or early January before January 20th@ 12:01 pm.
She’ll be going to France. Paris to be specific. I can’t tolerate Paris. But I’ll join her if possible. Until that comes to fruition I will participate in protests and Actions.
I did this in late 60’s and 70’s. I never thought I’d need to do this again. Now is the time. I can’t track where my great grandparents are from to be able to get Irish citizenship.
For those able to move away, it’s an idea & privilege. I will fight and watch the states shut trump out. The Blue states already started a coalition to get around the electoral college. We can pick up where it left off and do damage. We must think like rescumliCons and go around every law unless it is spelled out letter by letter that we can’t! Fuck them. Fascism is fought with fists not extended handshakes.
We already live in Europe and San Francisco. Have EU residency (citizenship soon) We are however going to fight like hell for the USA and no, we are NOT leaving USA permanently. We will keep on living our dual continent life until the Nazis kill us. We owe it to the next generations.
I'd love to see a moment similar to the shameful one when the AZ governor shook her body fucking finger in President Obama's face. Only this time it would be a good thing. God, I hate living in AZ. Wish a move to CA were affordable.
A lot of the worst wildfires in CA occur in the red parts, represented by Republican congresspeople. Since Trump wants to "punish" Newsom by withholding federal aid, it will be interesting to see if he'll screw over the people who voted for him.
From a selfish POV, I’m thankful I don’t have to deal with MAGA all that often here in Sonoma county. The few post-election interactions with them have been pretty awful.
Bigger picture - I’m proud to be a Californian and be represented by our awesome governor Gavin Newsom! He drives them insane, and he definitely ain’t gonna take shit from Trump.
I have faith that he and other blue trifecta state governors will band together and creat a substantial bulwark to the insanity. I’m looking forward to figuring out my place in that movement!
I’ve had very few interactions with Republicans here in Sonoma County. I intend to keep it that way. I will sip my Sauvignon Blanc and fight for women’s rights and ignore those motherfuckers. My neighbor has a small arsenal and was talking up civil war 3 days before the election 🤬 What a moron. I will not be sharing my famous apple cake with HIM! Hmmpphhh!
I believe that just happened, as shown above Alison! One can’t help but wonder how Newsom would have done in an election fueled by hatred, misogyny, racism, fear and most of all ignorance!
And then what? I realize that we have not been subject to the same political violence against opponents that people in Russia have, but you don't think that Trump wouldn't have Newsom jailed or worse if he felt like it? He controls the military and the SC. Who is going to stop him? Billy Bob's gun collection? Maybe it will never get this bad and I realize that we are right now grasping at any straw that will make us feel better. But for me, I need to be mentally prepared for the worst. If it's not that bad, then great. I was wrong. I just can't mentally do false positivity. If that works for others, I think that's good for them. We all have to cope with this as best we can. None of us here knows what will happen.
I have decided to not engage with any media except substack. I just can’t listen to them normalize this shitshow. I’ve been winding down for a while now.
I resolved from the moment that it became clear that Orange Turd won that I wasn’t going down in defeat. I will fight this malfeasant SOB all the way to the end, bitter or sweet.
I would just like to add my beautiful state of Washington to the ranks of the resistance. Our soon-to-be Governor Bob Ferguson, soon-to-be AG Nick Brown, and already-is-and-got-reelected Treasurer Mike Pelliciotti are already working on ways to tRump-proof us, both legally and financially. LFG!!!
Thank you to the few blue states that are speaking out against trump's bullshit. I'm sad to be in Austin, TX...we (a blue dot) thought Texas had turned the corner. I knocked on hundreds of doors over the past 2 months, and felt so sure of our win. F--- it. Our state leaders suck.
Unfortunately my plan to move from Central Florida to be closer to my daughter. She lives in Ft. Worth area. Moving from one redcrap state to another. I’m fine, but do have some health issues. Although, they may say screw it and go somewhere else.
D-Bob Ferguson took WA GOV on D-Jay Ishell's (?) retirement?! I remember Bob Ferguson's name as AG as he sued turd more times than anyone for his bs. He won! Glad WA stayed blue. 💙
We got bluer. Yes our governor, lt. gov, AG etc. can and will do whatever is legal. However I am afraid if the LEOs and Nat'l Guard are ordered by TFG to hurt us they will.
And people became blind and demented when infected with Syphilis. Are you absolutely certain we aren’t in the middle of an outbreak? Let’s not ask RFK Jr. The worm has told him to say, “no comment.”
Fascist lunatic Mike Davis, who is in the running for AG, has threatened Tish James. He referred to her as "sweetheart" and said he's going to put her "fat ass" in jail in she doesn't back off. What a fucking asshole.
Their words and threats and smug, gloating attitude just reveals what horrible, terrible, no good people they truly are. And many of them are in a MAGA cult.
Davis is talking so outrageously that I think he's trying to be a troll and get us worked up. Wiles may direct Trump to somebody who's more boring, not such a lightning rod, and will accomplish retribution more subtly.
We all thought Ivanka would be able to control Trump somewhat. How did that work out? He'll fire Wiles or she'll quit. Plus he's much more unstable mentally than he was 8 years ago. I don't think it will be too long that we'll be dealing with President Vance. I give it right after the midterms in 2026 that they'll get rid of him with the 25th Amendment.
He was talking about voter fraud for this election DAYS ago. He complained about PA before and on Nov. 5. Law enforcement was allegedly there on Tuesday. Huh? And yet....he won there. Was this the FRAUD he was talking about?
I’m not one to easily believe in such a thing, however, given who we are dealing with plus his upfront admiration for Putin, I have to say cheating has crossed my mind and from posts on other platforms we are far from alone.
Remember Elon and his known conversations with Putin. What else could it be? But I don't want to go down that life-sucking rabbit hole for the next 4 years.
I entertained this idea, too. Because the people who didn't show up to vote for a woman of color who was clearly the better candidate? They were on our side. And that is the horrific twist to this sad tale. Did they vote down ballot but leave the Pres/VP choice blank? Was it some sort of protest? Maybe the NYT should go on another cletus safari to let us know just how many Dems and independents are sexist, misogynist, racist disappointments, and how many lost many relatives in Gaza and were enraged about it. And then there's the price of eggs and gas. I won't scream into the void any more. I'm done. THEY might want to next year though!
It doesn’t make sense that he got that many votes legitimately after Dobbs. I mean republicans got their asses handed to them in 2022 and 2023 so what changed? Are we supposed to believe people forgot about Dobbs? Something’s not right. I’m accepting the results because I think that if our democracy survives, his actions in his next term will destroy the Republican Party, but something is definitely wrong.
Not to mention his deadly COUP ATTEMPT! Dobbs and coup hadn’t even happened when we fired him last time. And TONS of republicans jumped ship to Kamala. The whole thing stinks. 😷
I watched a clip of a young lady at ASU (Tempe, Arizona) and she stated that she voted for Trump because she heard him say that he was going to protect access to abortion.
Multiply that by a few hundred thousand, and yeah, I can believe he won.
The simple answer is that this country is too racist & misogynist to elect a woman, despite wide-spread enthusiasm for her. I would love a recount of the 50 precincts that were targeted for bomb threats — a pre-planned disruption means there could have been pre-planned fuckery with those machines, done remotely because relatively few or with 50 people on the ground.
Exactly! I said that from the very beginning of Harris’ campaign. She did a Herculean job but the misogyny & racism in this country was too much to overcome
I agree. I've been going over and over it, and I just don't understand how this could possibly have happened! I still haven't seen anything from after the election from Marc Elias. My tiny sliver of hope is that he's looking for evidence of fraud. Not much hope, mind you. My husband pointed out that there's been no calls of fraud at all, none, and for fraud o that scale, it just wouldn't be possible to keep EVERYONE quiet. But it's something to cling to. God, this is going to be bad.
It would be less painful to believe that than to believe that decent people are now outnumbered in the US, but unfortunately the latter explanation is correct.
Damn straight Jeff! You have lifted my spirits! Your “honest reaction” pounding your head on the keyboard was priceless! I’m sure a lot of us did the same!! Thanks for some positive (fuck Manchin) news from Dem Govs! HAVE A CALM AND PEACEFUL WEEKEND EVERYONE!
Good.. They kicked abortion to the states, well quid pro quo, mother fuckers. Now the states are using that Independence to offer resistance.
Honestly, for the first time EVER, it's dawning on me that depending on how authoritarian the federal government tries to go, we may actually - as in not hyperbole, but for real - have another civil war on our hands. The stupid assss who voted for this mostly did so because they assumed all of the warnings from Democrats were hyperbole. Well, they're gonna find out and when the genuine hardship and oppression comes, things will go down.
For my part, I've decided to start a substack of my own. I'm a published author of dozens of short stories and two horror collections, so I have skills with the written word. It's time I use those skills to rage against this bullshit and join the voices angrily firing back. Believe me, writing rants is second nature. Guess we'll see if anyone wants to listen.
Think about it: We've already been engaged in a political civil war for four years now, with people like Marjorie " I'm clearly a horse genetically spliced with an ape " Taylor Greene calling openly for a national divorce.
Now we have multiple blue states already cutting through the tap dancing bullshit and flat out telling the aspiring dictator they're not going along with it.
It's only a matter of time before the tension escalates to a point where this open defiance infuriates the rotting pumpkin elect into ordering action against the ones resisting. When they fight back, that's when it's on
I'm in Florida and I am seriously looking into moving to a blue state within the next year if I can pull the resources together.
For them, states' rights means the state's right to do only those things that align with Republican views. Deviating from what Republicans want will result in federalizing whatever they need to.
I have Timothy Snyder's small book, "On Tyranny". (In fact have given away several.) The connection you made between Snyder's first "Lesson" to Jeff Bezos's actions is fascinating. P.S. I ain't going anywhere.
BRAVO and KUDOS to all of these people, and all of the others who shout defiance to fascism and tRUMP! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 AND please, Jeff, keep your opinions coming. We need you now more than ever! :)
did y'all see this, where Ted Cruz's daughter tells her mom not to clap for Donny?
https://x.com/patriottakes/status/1854732688994754957
I wish I had not opened that link. I'm SO sad to see that Cruz was reelected. I really really loved Allred and supported him with $$ and letters to TX voters. 😢 F'ing Ted Cruz. .what a waste of space and oxygen
I contributed $$ to Colin Allred too. I thought this was the year when some Texans grew some brain cells and realized that fleeing to Cancun during the electrical crisis while residents suffered was just too much. Nope, I was wrong. My question is, what bullshit does a politician in a red state need to do to lose favor and votes from MAGA types?
It is infuriating. I was one of those freezing Texans during that horrible time. When the electricity would come back on for just an hour or two, at some point, I caught the story about Cruz taking off to Cancun. I was pissed!!! I despise him with the heat of a thousand suns. Gosh, that was an awful time. I've never been so cold for such an extended period. It went on for days. It's a long story, but it was horrific. There were a couple of days toward the end, and I worried I might not make it; I just had dark thoughts. I would stay in bed, under multiple blankets and just stare into the dark. Ugh! It was bad.
I'm so sorry you had to suffer through that, especially with Cruz in sunny Cancun...
Teddy Cruzbin came back after throwing his daughters under the bus. That should count for something, right? /s
Yeah, count towards the fact that he’s a gluttonous pig. 🐖
He left his dog in the cold house too!
This is unacceptable 😠
Just look at the fascist governor that Texans keep in office. Unbelievable.
I live in Texas (which sucks even more than it did before the election). The rural voters are the ones (but not the only ones) that seem to be electing and reelecting these fucking jackasses. We keep having great Democratic candidates but we just can’t get them elected. Fellow jackasses abbott, paxton, patrick, among many others are mean, heartless (literally) fucking pieces of smelly shit. We have to get rid of them. abbott and paxton are up for reelection in two more years. I don’t know who we could put up against those shitheads. We in texas will not have a blue wall protecting us. It will be open season on our rights. I can’t afford to just up and move to Illinois or California. My only salvation is that I live in Austin which is more progressive than other places in this shithole state. I am pissed off today. Can you tell? 🤬😡😤
You and me both. Substitute Tennessee for Texas and a few names, and you’ve perfectly described our situation here. You once had Ann Richards; we once had the Al Gores Sr. and Jr. So we know good and well what we’re missing. My gal Gloria Johnson (of the TN3) lost her Senate race miserably to the loathsome Marsha Blackburn. Which means she’s now also not my state rep anymore. Yes my hair is still on fire, three days later. 🔥
The saying is: "You can always tell a Texan, BUT you can't tell him much!"
Oh I have much to tell Texan white boys like Cruz, and I will. He won't hear me because I don't matter to him or any other white power boy, but I will keep telling the ugly, cruel, stupid creep.
I gave very generously to his campaign. Even up to the day of the election, Allred's campaign was extremely positive about his chances. Wondering how they got it so wrong.
I did too. I had a monthly from very early in his campaign, then signed up for weekly, & sent several $100 donations. I just knew he could win.
I’m so disappointed. I think it probably had something to do with the 1 million voters they purged as near to the election as possible.
"what ...does a politician in a red state need to do to lose favor and votes from MAGA types?"
I can think of a short list:
1.) Stop lying
2.) Actually do something to help people, then admit they did.
3.) Publicly reject Dumpty
4.) Cooperate with Dems
Your’re right. They need to do good things to lose MAGA support. And silly me, I was incredulously wondering how bad they could behave in order to lose votes.
We're living in the other side of the mirror now; good is bad, up is down.
I'm now concerned about the brain cells in not only in Texas but nationwide! Is there something in the water? Something in the air? And WHY is it only affecting approximately 50 % of the country? The rest of us can still claim genius status!!
It’s god damn racism & misogyny!!!
Let’s just get real, there are just too many people in this country that just cannot bring themselves to vote for a woman, let alone a black, mixed race woman.
It seems very clear when you look at NC. They voted in Democrats all down the ticket, but wouldn’t vote for the Democrat at the top!! Why not??? Because she’s a woman & POC, that’s why. Just admit it folks
It does look that way …old long held prejudice is a very hard thing to over come for so many ! It seems to be ingrained in some people and they don’t even recognize it in their own perception of reality! Generational bias instilled from childhood! So very sad!
Don't forget she's also married to a Jew!!
Lisa, I think they are going to be aware now. I would say all of the Latino/as who voted for Trump who end up being rounded up into camps or big prisons before being deported to who knows where, are believing him when he says he is rounding up undocumented immigrants, but he plans to round up documented ones too. It will not matter if it is a mistake because the people working the system are going to be loyalists and will not be any help. If you were born in the US what is he going to do, just pick a country to send you to?
I am super glad that Blue State governors are standing up to Trump. Too bad Merrick Garland didn't bring him to trial quickly like they did in Brazil with Bolsonaro. Then, instead of millions of Americans and undocumented immigrants Trump would be in prison.
I'm brokenhearted over Sherrod Brown's loss too, and disgusted that MTG is still in the House. But AOC also won, and my Congressman, Joe Morelle, also prevailed, as well as Kristen Gillibrand, my Senator.
I'm in PA. My county was reported to be the only one that went blue. We lost our Senator, Bob Casey and my capable congressman.
Yep. Another one to whom I donated a good bit of money. Sad about him. For whatever reason, I feel most sad about Jon Tester. How did the people of Montana bring themselves to vote for the super-deceitful Sheehy?? WHAT is going on, America?!!
Because the poisonous bazillionaires who have bought up Montana made it so.
Will there be repercussions for what they have done? If so, when? And can it happen without tons of blood being spilled?
OH NO! I didn't realize that Bob Casey lost. Damn idiots in PA! It is a really divided state. Rural vs urban.
I can't believe Centre County was red. The whole county is Penn State. What large college area isn't blue? Something fishy. I thought Senate wasn't final yet.
How many students at Penn State are white males? Young white makes in particular have been sucked into the bro manosphere, where it’s toxic testosterone, anti woman, lots of violence in the video gaming community; & then the podcasting stars are just terrible
The Casey race is still counting, but at this point, it seems to be in the bag for the Reds. Last I heard, the Reds were seven votes short of a majority.
It's crazy — why do you think that happened as someone on the ground in PA?
We got rid of Kari Lake here in Arizona. She's a real wakka-doodle!
Brown is another one to whom I donated generously, who also ran a very close race. Terribly sad. I really like him.
Brown was the genuine article ! A true champion of the people! Not many like him come around in a lifetime of hoping one is out there ! A great loss for the working class and the poor!
I contributed as well, but Texas is so gerrymandered and suppresses voters that he couldn’t be elected.
Gerrymandering affects congressional districts. Senate is a statewide race, so gerrymandering has no effect.
Actually, gerrymandering suppresses the overall vote no matter what, studies have been done on this and it bears out.
Now that you mention it, I can see that voting in a hostile district would suppress the vote
Yep, feels hopeless overall even though it isn’t for state/nationwide elections, but that ends up being the perception. I vote in every election in Florida and I can count on one hand the good outcomes I have seen in my almost 30 years here, due to extreme gerrymandering.
I did as well. And Casey, Brown and Tester. Others won though: Gallego, Baldwin, Slotkin, Rosen. So it wasn't a dead loss.
Gallego will win out here, but crazy Kari Lake got over 47% of the vote. Now she can claim she is both The Governor & Senator from Arizona.
Oh, yay! Hadn't heard about Jacky Rosen. 😁
Yes, of the ten to whom I donated quite a bit of money, at least these four won. Nevertheless, the loss to our Senate of Brown, Tester, Casey, Allred, and Osborn is a real blow.
I donated a lot to the Independent Osborn. I really thought he should have won, he was everyman working man. Dang it
Sheldon Whitehouse from RI too
Has Rosen’s race been called officially?
Edited to add: Rosen’s race has NOT been called yet…
Did you know that one-time Speaker of the House John Boener referred to Ted Cruz as "Lucifer in the flesh?"
Former Democratic Senator Al Franken: "I like Ted Cruz more than my colleagues like Ted Cruz. And I hate Ted Cruz."
I am glad to see that Cruz's daughter is still mad at her daddy for his politics. She might be up there but I believe she has had words with him before. I know that is true of Kellyanne Conway's daughter, who is now out as a lesbian. Elon Musk's daughter hates him, and I am just waiting for JD Vance's children to hate him.
I think this election should be fully investigated but I am sure it won't be; these people should not have won.
I’m convinced there was extensive fuckery. When their attempts to steal the 2020 election failed, they restrategizef
#same
i thought that FREAK was FINALLY A GONER and texas might finally be less obnoxious and in fact a nice place to visit thanks to allred.
my glum cup runneth over :-(
It is on my fly-over list.
Texas is already an authoritarian state. It’s the rebirth of the Wild West,!
I live here but it’s not my home.
There’s always the next rattlesnake roundup.
Amen!
Me too. I contributed to Allred's campaign too.... from NY.
Texas voters suck. There. I said it.
What about the 1 million voters that Paxton purged from the rolls very close to the election?? That’s some fuckery right there
Good for her! Girls know what's really going on.
Next generation come on down! 😃
I saw so many young teen girls crying at KH’s concession speech. Wait until they can vote !!!!
If anyone has the chance to vote Marie!
Voting is dead Marie.
I won’t go to that line of thinking. Yet. It’s too early. Doesn’t look good, I agree. But we cannot quit. To quit at the beginning denies those who have gone before us. Slaves, and all people of color. Jewish people. Soldiers. Disabled. All of the people who have had battles and traumas that make all of this look like child’s play. We need to be open to the possibilities of change. No, they did not always succeed. But we must try too.
The death of entitled Baby Boomer generation (of which I am a member) cannot come soon enough.
I am a baby boomer. I’ve never felt or been entitled. I’ve worked my whole damn life. Rarely ever taken a vacation. I still have to get up everyday and fight traffic to go to work. I’m 73.
What the hell or you talking about ? Entitled ?
I agree. I'm 75 and still working. I'm educated, can write cursive and can add without a calculator. Never lived in mom's basement or took welfare. Why would you want me gone? So the glorious Tik Tok, selfie, Tide Pod generation who whines about everything can take over? Good luck with that.
Please see apology, this stream. I am truly sorry.
Thank you. It's ok.
Well done. We've all had those moments.
Please see apology, this stream. I am truly sorry..
Thank you! often people lump Granny Grassley, and Glitch McConnell, who are the previous generation, in with us. My dad was in WWll so even though my siblings are old enough to be my parents (I was a menopausal surprise baby) I count as a Boomer, even though I relate to Gen X.
More baby boomers (in the 65+ range) voted Democrat than other demographics.
I can tell you that at 65 (the end of the Boomer gen) I am still working 45+ hours per week and have no plans (nor really the ability) to retire anytime soon - if ever. We have been brought up to understand that Democracy is damn hard work and that our responsibility to the future generations is to leave the country and world a better place than we found it. I am absolutely GUTTED that it appears that when we needed that the most, we seem to have failed our children and our country in this respect. But I can tell you that there has NEVER been one SECOND that I have felt entitled to anything that this country offers and beg you to speak to a few more of us before you make a pronouncement of this magnitude.
Please see apology, this stream. I am truly sorry.
I apologize to ALL of those who responded to my idiotic comment. I posted with the impotent, mindless, misdirected rage of an immature adolescent---like somebody we know. No excuses. I'm old enough to know better. You guys/girls are quite literally my last "tribe of choice" on this planet. Please forgive me for disparaging you and OUR generation. Thank you.
I’ve heard that the shortest period of time is the ono second. It’s that period of time between when you hit send and think “Oh no! I shouldn’t have sent that just that way!”
Most of us have experienced that. Welcome to the club 😊
We understand, Bonnie. It's been a tough week. Thank you.
I have never felt entitled- but I’m 🇨🇦and was probably busy apologising…
You must have us confused with another generation.
As a 79 year old, I’m at the beginning of the Boomers. I didn’t know I was entitled then, but I can see it now. Born into a white middle class family (which fell apart when I was 10 due to alcoholism), as I’ve said other places, my family expected me to go to college, which was INSANELY affordable then. ($50 per semester for San Diego State, which is $505 today adjusted for inflation. Useful to remember that I was working at the time, and earning $1.25 an hour and chicken was $.33/pound. Don’t ask about steak; Mom and I didn’t even look there, so I have no idea.) Of course it was expected that during or after college I’d get married and pop out babies. If I did work I’d be a teacher or secretary.
That my life turned out so incredibly different proves that G*d’s sense of humor is as vast and incomprehensible as She is.
I'm sol sorry for my asinine comment.
Bonnie, it’s okay. We are all a bit testy. I’m an oldster too and everything we have fought for over 50 years is being taken away. It’s a massive gut punch.
Hey, I'm a baby boomer too, and I wouldn't vote for Trump if he was the last man on earth, most of the boomers for Trump are men, and some of their wives are the obedient type...but not all.
The only entitled baby Boomers I know (and I am a not entitled Boomer - born 1955) are white men who were born to some wealth, not to parents like mine from generational poverty, who actually created some small wealth because of FDR, the GI bill, and post depression welfare policies, and of course, being white - the only good immigrants. entitled Boomers did not exist in my life, I only met them in college, in the form of dumb frat boy "legacy" types who had more money in college than my family ever had. Baby Boomer in this context is a rather large generalization, in my opinion.
Saw apology below after I posted. It's okay. Will leave this response for the general discussion.
We are the reason you can get a credit card or a bank account without your husband’s or father’s approval.
We are the reason abortion was safe and legal for 50 years, and contraception is widely available (for now).
We are the reason that gay couples can marry.
We are the reason for the civil rights movement.
We are the reason the Vietnam War ended.
We are the reason a corrupt and paranoid president left office.
We fought in the streets and on college campuses and were arrested and bled and died.
Many, if not most, of us fled our conservative parents’ homes because we refused to be drafted, or we wore our hair long, or we didn’t wear bras. They either threw us out or we left because we were being physically beaten.
We fought against(then- nascent) fascism before it was cool. When it was seriously dangerous.
You stand on our shoulders and the work we did. For you.
You’re welcome, Bonnie.
Thank you Aslo! from a Boomer with a conscience and a history of resistance.
I agree that there are many in BB gen who need to go. I'm 76, BB. But I have not signed up with the negative directions they've taken. There are many more causing problems in all other generations, all age groups, all demographics. Never have felt or been entitled. I've worked hard. I've been poor to "low-middle" for the majority of my life. Raised by racist parents. It felt wrong when I was a kid, but I didn't have the understanding or emotional vocabulary to put words to my feelings. But as I grew up, I did. Deliberately taught myself to not be that way. Don't be so quick to judge. If you're a BB, I'd kind of expect that you've seen enough to not be so judgmental across the board.
Entitled? Seriously? Choke on it, Honey.
My first job was at 15, doing piecework in a factory. I worked for minimum wage (something around $1/hour) + however many tickets/day. I did that every summer and winter break to pay for school. I went to a state school—no fancy private college—and worked while at school, as a server, an RA in the dorm, giving tours to prospective students. Graduated with no debt.
The DH had loans, which we paid off for 6 years. My first job out of school paid $105/week—in Manhattan. After his service in the New York National Guard was up, we began moving around the country, in search of job and career opportunities.
We’ve both worked hard for everything we have. And you sit there and dare to call this generation entitled? Have a seat. Have several.
Do you know the original meaning of “choke on it honey?”
Just asking. 🙄
And women lament the all and ever present misogyny from men.
Don't know, don't care. I don't look for hidden messages or misogyny in every thing I write. If anything, I meant for the OP to choke on her words, calling baby boomers 'entitled'. I am a baby boomer and I, for one, am sick and tired of being painted with a brush by every successive generation that calls us old, tired and tells us that we need to get out of the way--that we're hanging on to our jobs and need to make way for younger people.
Well, guess what? We've been screwed over by the system, too. Have to work because our savings are being depleted by inflation and corporate greed. Because no one has pensions any longer. But we're too sick to work or no one is hiring anyone with gray hair.
Stop policing other people's language. You'll be happier in the long run.
Calm down. I’m 76. BB.
Policing? No, informing. You say you’re not tired or old, but trashing a suggestion that’s designed to help out, sounds like a cranky oldster who should just step off the stage. You’re that old person shaking your fist at the clouds. You meant for her to choke on her words? Nice touch, by the way. Especially since she is obviously mortified that she said that…and apologized profusely several times. She was not doing all those things you claim. She was having a moment of anger. And hit the send link too fast. You’ve never done that?
You’re angry. And I don’t blame you for that. There’s plenty to be angry at. Just aim your anger better.
By the way, what you really told her was to keep deep throating til he cums. And swallow. There’s nothing hidden or mysterious. That’s old garbage talk for shut up bitch.
That’s totally wrong. According to statistics Kamala had some of her highest support from the over 65 group!! Also I’m 74 & crippled by polio as a baby but worked my ass off all of my life & never asked the govt for help. I think you got the entitled generation wrong. It’s more likely that Gen X or the millennials are the ones who feel entitled IF anyone does.
Posted my comment before I saw your apology, which I accept. Maybe all the boomer-blaming bullshit is seeping into our subconscious.
Really?
I apologize, sincerely.
I think our comments are out of sync. I wasn't questioning the sincerity of your apology. That was for your first comment. Our cohort all remember when abortion was illegal, but at least women weren't being denied reproductive related medical care. Take care.
Smart kid!
Indeed Tess!
I’m here for you Jeff and for this community you assembled because all of you have kept me sane throughout this nightmare. And will continue to keep me sane as the nightmare unfortunately continues. Now I’m off to the walk the dogs in some sunshine and remember that we are all here right now and ready to fight. I came up with a saying for how I feel about this: “I am putting on my Fuck You pants to get out there and rumble. Bring it Mother Fuckers, I’m fucking ready!
OMG Jodi!!!! I love that. I gonna put on my FUCK YOU pants right now!
Ready yourself for weaponry you’ve never seen, nor heard of before Jodi! Love your spirit, but every law enforcement office has been militarized, having worked with defense contractors for years I know but a few of the non lethal weapons at their disposal…
I know it’s not going to be easy. I’m not giving up before I even start. Once started, I’ll read the room and see where I can make a difference and where pivoting makes sense.
At least there’s someone in his family who understands the misguided fealty her father has shown to an ignoble poltroon!
Jeff, I practice self care BY reading your articles. Thank you, thank you, thank you. You are a sane voice, a profane voice makes it better, in a country that just gone dog shit insane.
I appreciate her gesture but my god, who thought that those skimpy bandage dresses were appropriate on young women at a professional (theoretically) event? Says a lot about that family.
Are you a pearl-clutching right-winger? .cruz probably told them they couldn't dress like liberal hussies, but they did anyway when he was busy prepping for his speech. I say GOOD ON THEM...fight the maga machine!
Jesus, people. That is literally how most young girls dress. Slut shaming is stupid and wrong, so don't fucking do it. Ever. Goddammit.
Veronica is anything BUT a pearl-clutching, etc. Given that, I LOVE your idea about why they DID dress like that!! LOL!!!
KP Johnson Austin, TX
just now
In that case, I give a little bit of credit to Mrs. cruz for approving their wardrobe.
LOL!! Let us not forget: the orange sadist called her "ugly" during one of the Repugnicant primaries in 2016!
Yes he did. But that was ok with ted. Little chinless wussy suck-up. Sorry....still trying to find my happiness.
At least someone in that family cares about Mrs Cancun. Ted obviously doesn't.
My husband put a beautiful spin on the Trump nightmare. *WARNING* CORNY ALERT
"If I can't have Kamala in the White House, at least I have you in my house."
Awww. 🙂
He's English so this is huge. 🤣
Ted Cruz is one of those people others emigrate to get away from.
It’s Texas, they’re young girls… boots, chaps, holstered six shooters, with five gallon hats more appropriate Veronica??
Absolutely rich! She’s probably still pissed he blamed her and her sister for taking off to Cancun during the Freezeageddon. Still can’t believe idiots that nearly froze to death voted for that a$$clown. 🤮
Still, they’re standing behind him. I’d be embarrassed to have his last name much less stand there proudly smiling behind him.
Trump won this round. But eventually the Nazis lost at Nuremberg. We will prevail.
But, oh! What hellish, hellish, hellish years took place between 1934 and 1946. An estimated 75 million people died, worldwide. Hundreds of millions of others were starving, lost their homes, were beaten and raped. I cannot say cheerfully I'm happy that "good won in the end". The path to the end was horrific beyond description.
A few years ago we went on a tour that included a stop at the Nuremberg rally grounds. Everyone was very hushed getting off the bus, it literally made me feel ill and depressed to even be there. The usual banter among tourists was absent. People walked around quietly, not smiling.
Never thought I'd feel like that about the United States!!!
Voters just chose a vile dictator-hopeful who plays "The Undertaker's Theme" at political rallies.
What in god's name is happening?
I toured Dachau in Munich about ten years ago and the hair on the back of my neck was at attention the entire time. It is an awful place, but I was heartened to see several groups of school children learning about the atrocities their government did to people so that it. never. fking. happens. again. At least in Germany. I have no earthly idea what fresh hells await us in 'merikkka.
I consider I am like the French Resistance.
I've been thinking the same thing. Viva la resistance! 💙💙💙
My father lived under the German Occupation. His family gave the soldiers bad food, bad directions, and thwarted them in every way.
Allons enfants de la Patrie, le jour de gloire est arrivé!
Beside the observable fact that there IS no end. As we all see it goes back and forth. The Nazis are back.
Yes.
Exactly kd!!
And these guys want to repeat that, on us.
This is not the only "round" he has won. And the fact that he won this one means "prevailing" ain't gonna happen any time soon, and in the meantime, a lot of fucking marginalized people are going to suffer horrendously. I understand the need for hope. But blind positivity isn't going to do you or them any favors.
This isn't "blind positivity". These states are individually telling the rotting pumpkin his cabal of would be facists to get bent. The government of each state directly controls their on hand law enforcement and military apparatus, so it isn't as if Trump can wave a magic wand and force them into submission. Those open and immediate declarations of resistance are a good thing.
Agree! It is eyes-wide-open realism. I applaud these governors. I’m waiting for Maryland.
I LOVE that! "Wide eyed opened realism." Exactly, brother. I have zero misconceptions about the shit storm this god awful outcome is going to unleash, but unless we inspire each other and fight harder, there's no way to ever stop or reverse it. I truly believe if we stay connected, fight together, be loud, be fierce and get in there and do the work, we can make this the country we want it to be.
Right on!
We know this clown car now.
And Wisconsin! Hoping it turns more blue than purple. At least Tammy prevailed as Senator over the carpetbagger who was trying to pay his way in there.
What happened to Nevada? It went for the orange toad.
Lots of Latinos here and we got hit probably the worst economically during COVID when the Strip literally shut down. Houses are expensive here - way beyond many people's reach. Outside of Vegas and Reno, it's all redneck here.
I’m waiting for NJ and PA.
I think Wes Moore is great.
He absolutely is!
Yay, Governor Hochul!
I worry that he will proclaim martial law and sic his military on us.
I am sorry that I can't find the reference for this, but I have read it twice in reputable sources. A man has been appointed by trump to go through the emails, etc. of employees of Homeland Security who might be "disloyal" to the work they are supposed to be doing. There are 500 people on that list, and likely will lose their jobs.
Project 2025 said they will fire all experienced civil servants and install their unqualified guys to ensure loyalty.
I'm talking about this person's comment, not the governors' statements. And sure, they can tell him anything, and there are certain things they can do to protect people. But by and large, the federal government is the federal government, and states can't just refuse to abide by any laws they don't like, like a national abortion ban. And they can't do anything about tariffs and tax hikes on the poor and middle class. This "we will prevail" attitude spreading around the left, alongside "let this radicalize you" and "fight fight fight" is like some kind of street-gang Reader's Digest. And as I said, a lot of people are going to suffer and die.
And we already know the danger we're in. There's a huge difference between acknowledging the reality of a situation and just trying to undercut anyone pointing out moments of hope because you're so individually miserable you want everyone to feel complete despair without respite. You are clearly landing in the latter category.
What the hell would you have us do? Sit here and cry all is lost, or seize on the already open acts of defiance and find a reason to fight? It's only been a couple of days and I'm already sick of these posts just surrendering altogether because things look dark.
Yeah, they damned well do, but that's when we get off our collective asses and fight harder and popping into a thread on a post that's literally written to celebrate acts of open defiance just to argue that there's no hope and we're screwed is a miserable, shitty waste of energy. I have no intention of doing that. If that's your jam, have it it. But I'm not interested. I'm a pragmatic realist myself, but I'm not giving into this. That defiance in the face of this mess is how we survive.
I lived through WW II, I know how bad it was. It would have been much worse without those who fought the systems that brought tyranny and death. We are the ones who can recreate that resistance to maga. We are the ones who will win back our country or die trying. If you give in, you are giving them your agency.
In WWII, we literally fought, as in a war. Hitler wasn't brought down because Europe took him to court and sued him. Unless you literally have a civil war (which we would lose since he commands the military) I'd just like to know how what we do is going to stop him. I don't think that being realistic about the situation is a reason to criticize those of us that aren't optimistic about what we're dealing with.
D.S if I could I would ❤️like your comment 1000 times. Yes, defiance!!!!
As Leslie Jones says, "Democrats have to stop bringing a piece of cake to a knife fight."
What about the states that have recently enshrined abortion rights into their State Constitutions? And lawyers here?
Their plan is to stop any interstate commerce in abortion pills and equipment, thereby making it impossible as a practical matter to perform abortions anywhere, regardless of the state.
If something is illegal on a federal level, states cannot make it legal.
The Supreme Court already kicked it to the states. It's unlikely they will suddenly make it a federal issue. And there are legal challenges to be made.
It’s going to go back to the dark days of “back alley abortions” and behind-the-scenes bartering, like it used to be 100 years ago. But with new age technology and knowledge, we hopefully will stay strong and connected.
They aren’t “just refusing”. The governors who are resisting, and have been to be prepared in case he won, are primarily law-based efforts. That’s the way toward change. The only effectual way really that folks can help their people.
No state government military can match the US military. He doesnt care about the Constitution. I dont doubt for a second he that he wouldn't use them on us. He is more mentally unstable than ever and he sure isnt smarter. The SC can overrule every law the states pass. He will have total control if he wishes to use it. This isn't Europe in WWII that the US will rescue. No other country will come to our aid. Right now I feel no positivity. And when he's gone, we have Vance who is much scarier.
My boss (a happy, rich white man who's investments are doing very well, thank you) sent me a link to 'I will Survive' in an effort to cheer me up. I was enraged. Tell that to the women dying from miscarriages right now. Tell that to the immigrants, who will surely die in the roundups. Tell that to the grandchildren I'll never see because my daughters are planning their tubal ligations. Tell that to anyone who disagrees with Trump after Jan 20. Even from Oregon, we are fucked as far into the future as I can see.
I'd be looking for another job. I had a crisis of conscience when I learned that the president of the company where I worked for 20 years supported GeeDumbya and Cheney The Dick's unlawful and immoral invasion in Iraq. It changed everything.
Can you believe the Cheneys are now allies? No one saw that coming back in 2004.
I hope you explained that to him.
Exactly. This election isa serious indictment of American society. I'm very frightened about what the future holds. I have read too much history to be swayed by pep talks.
Thank you Alison. This is EXACTLY what needs to be said.
You are so very correct Alison! Take one peek at the uneducated, deplorable , derps that supported an adjudicated rapist, with documented ties to the mob and Russia, coupled with his whole file of career criminal activities! The Andrew Tate, Gen Z group, worships the demagoguery of guys like him Epstein and Trump!
I can’t believe that this dirty epoch in our history will end well!!
Positivity won’t solve our problems, but resistance can. Take time to heal from this, then come back and fight. We have enough of us to help stop some of the worst atrocities. We can only do that if we all stick together. We the People have done it before, and we will do it again.
In this 80% repuglican Texas county I live in there are a lot of marginalized people. I’m getting my “Don’t blame me I voted for Kamala” sign ready.
Here's hoping. However, Agent Orange pulled the skin off the onion and showed the world what a majority of Americans really think of their fellow citizens. Funny thing is, we've always been this way. America gave birth to oppression. Our ancestors escaped a land of oppressors, only to come here and do the same thing. We have been fighting the same rascim, misogyny, sexism and greed for centuries. They pass the baton to the next generation. And here we are.
Stolen land, built on the backs of stolen humans and slave labor. One could say it is karmic justice, if one leans that way.
Exactly.
Excellent analysis Kate, I couldn’t agree more!!
Sad truths Lisa, the willfully ignorant perceive themselves as the oppressed, a sense which I believe all of us can relate! Why you may ask, because the Uber-wealthy have been actively involved in class warfare, cleverly concealed as internal uprising, while furthering our oppression! Sadly, what makes little sense, is their voting for greater ignorance and oppression! Andrew Tate, combined with despotic tosspots like Trump, toss in an Epstein and they’ve created a culture of hatred, racism and misogyny… that’s where we’re at today!
The Nazis lost because the world united to fight them. No one is going to start a war with a country that’s nuclear armed (well, Bibi, but not with trump). Also, the axis of Germany, Italy, & Japan wasn’t enough to fight the rest of the world. Now the axis is Russia, US, & China — 3 countries with massive military capability.
I keep saying that--This is not Germany in the 1930s. No one is coming to save us.
who'd want to save us?? We screw over every ally out there, time and again.
Of course they're not. None of our allies have the military power to get rid of him anyway. What are you going to do with the millions that support him? This isn't the same situation as WWII.
You got that correct!
Sad truths Abbi and Robin, how can we save ourselves is the question!!
We have to save ourselves! Why give up! RESIST!!!
Please tell me what this resistance is going to be since he will control the military and the SC? Our media is run by right wing billionaires.
Russia and China destroyed this country so they could split it up between them…..how naive can you get?
Vietnam & Afghanistan beat back super powers.
Yeah, that 20 years in Afghanistan didn't stop the Taliban.
Unwanted wars brought about by false flag propaganda! This is most likely the civil war that TPTB had counted on creating, the great divide!!
Totally different situation. And if the US had chosen to, we could have wiped both countries off the map.
Yeah, that's occurred to me too. We're in just about the worst possible position for the Nazis to have taken over.
Now put yourself in Spain in 1936.
I sure as a hell hope so. However, I'm just wondering if any of these reports about a Russian cyber attack on this election are credible. If so, a recount should take place immediately especially in the swing states along with a full on investigation. We can't underestimate what Putin and his Kremlin cronies are capable of doing and what great lengths they will go to in order put that demented shit for brains stooge; ( no offense to the beloved Three Stooges) back to where he doesn't belong. There's still two months to see if by any chance, that this victory like everything else in his life was enabled by massive fraud.
Michigan is controlled by Democrats at all levels of the election process. I was sure we would see a ~5% margin for Kamala. I do not believe the contrary result could have been faked. I think it just tells me I didn't know who my neighbors really are.
Good point Robert but perhaps other swing states like Pennsylvania may have been affected.
PA/MI/WI correlate with each other tightly, every cycle. If Michigan flipped, so did the others.
I have read that the Muslim residents in Michigan were told to punish the Dems (by the usual far left shit-disturbers) and to "protest vote" for Jill Stein, (straight out of Kremlin propaganda) or tangeranus. Some of them must have because trumpolini took Dearborne.
I'm not conspiratorial but how did 14 million votes disappear compared to 2020?
Throwing people off the rolls, and people who weren't neccessarily Democrats who voted for Joe Biden, but like with Hillary, wouldn't bother for a woman.
Do you remember what Germany looked like when justice prevailed? 😳
There is no more powerful nation that is capable of bombing the US into sanity.
We apparently need to do it to ourselves…hunker down. I despise guns but the thought of getting one has crossed my mind lately.
Last time cost us 10% of the population.
Yep. And no one learned a god damned thing, except the ignorant assholes who became hate filled fascists figured out how to win.
Same here.
Good seems to always prevail in the long run. Problem is, so many people have to suffer on the way.
I don't really think the Nazi comparison is apt. WWI set Germany up for being taken over. The world was going to make them pay, and they were battered. The U.S. is not in that position. Also, there is so much more technology and ways to get information.
The fuckery of the next 4 years will likely continue, who knows when the fascist reign of terror will end… Tate has already warped the brains of the Gen Z populace… the fascist regimes ending is a matter of uncertainly, not something we can count on Richard!
The bums won
With a war ….
Gotta say, I am glad to be living in California right now. Knowing my government has my back and will do whatever they can, and also knowing how much Newsom enrages the right simply by existing. Plus, they always underestimate him (to be honest, so does a lot of the left). He's a lot smarter than people give him credit for, and he knows how to handle shithead GOPers. Recall how he wiped the floor with DeSantis at their debate. At this point, I feel like we're moments away from Newsom telling Trump "Go fuck yourself" right to his face.
Yes, clearly, Gavin is much more than a pretty face! He is sharp on his feet, smart and compassionate. But this old lady will add: he IS one handsome guy. Sorry, Trump, the auditions over. Don't call us.🤣
Why he married Kimberly Guilfoyle is beyond me. Why he stayed with her is even more puzzling.
I have no idea what kind of person she was when she was married to Gavin Newsom, but there’s obviously something wrong with her because she’s been with Junior for a loooong time! (Longer than 15 minutes with him is an indication of severe brain malfunction.) But she WAS pretty when she was married to Gavin. Now she looks like her lips got stuck in a pool drain.
The Gargoyle is no longer with Jr. They broke up.
Wonder if she'll pull a Loony Loomer, and attach to the old man like a remora?
Yikes. She is an opportunist and predator.
She was a different person then. And they didn’t stay together.
She left him thinking she could do 'better'.
Narrator: "she could not, in fact, do better."
Sadly she looks like his mother. And I didn't know that they were actually married?
Glad I live in the great solidly blue state of Illinois. JB has never taken sh*t from Republicans. And he's a real billionaire, unlike Traitor Tot.
I.s. karl, Chicagoan here! Spot on about JB! We are so damn fortunate to have him at this time.
My daughter is Latina and lives in LA. She is scared to death of getting swept up in these massive deportations. Unless Newsom has a plan. I say that not her.
She’ll be outta here in December or early January before January 20th@ 12:01 pm.
She’ll be going to France. Paris to be specific. I can’t tolerate Paris. But I’ll join her if possible. Until that comes to fruition I will participate in protests and Actions.
I did this in late 60’s and 70’s. I never thought I’d need to do this again. Now is the time. I can’t track where my great grandparents are from to be able to get Irish citizenship.
For those able to move away, it’s an idea & privilege. I will fight and watch the states shut trump out. The Blue states already started a coalition to get around the electoral college. We can pick up where it left off and do damage. We must think like rescumliCons and go around every law unless it is spelled out letter by letter that we can’t! Fuck them. Fascism is fought with fists not extended handshakes.
We already live in Europe and San Francisco. Have EU residency (citizenship soon) We are however going to fight like hell for the USA and no, we are NOT leaving USA permanently. We will keep on living our dual continent life until the Nazis kill us. We owe it to the next generations.
👍👍👍
I'd love to see a moment similar to the shameful one when the AZ governor shook her body fucking finger in President Obama's face. Only this time it would be a good thing. God, I hate living in AZ. Wish a move to CA were affordable.
There are parts of CA that are affordable, but unfortunately, they're the shitty deep red parts.
A lot of the worst wildfires in CA occur in the red parts, represented by Republican congresspeople. Since Trump wants to "punish" Newsom by withholding federal aid, it will be interesting to see if he'll screw over the people who voted for him.
He will screw them over but they will not blame him but will, instead, blame Newsom.
I’m in NYC - I so wish I still lived in LA 🥺 Gov. Newsom rocks.
Right there with you, Alison!
From a selfish POV, I’m thankful I don’t have to deal with MAGA all that often here in Sonoma county. The few post-election interactions with them have been pretty awful.
Bigger picture - I’m proud to be a Californian and be represented by our awesome governor Gavin Newsom! He drives them insane, and he definitely ain’t gonna take shit from Trump.
I have faith that he and other blue trifecta state governors will band together and creat a substantial bulwark to the insanity. I’m looking forward to figuring out my place in that movement!
I’ve had very few interactions with Republicans here in Sonoma County. I intend to keep it that way. I will sip my Sauvignon Blanc and fight for women’s rights and ignore those motherfuckers. My neighbor has a small arsenal and was talking up civil war 3 days before the election 🤬 What a moron. I will not be sharing my famous apple cake with HIM! Hmmpphhh!
Try a lead casserole.
Mmmmmmm apple pie
For many of us, CA is a much better place to be right now and that demented asshole won't be allowed to bulldoze his way in here.
Likewise being in NY
Trump’s numbers actually improved here, which makes me fucking sick.
I believe that just happened, as shown above Alison! One can’t help but wonder how Newsom would have done in an election fueled by hatred, misogyny, racism, fear and most of all ignorance!
And then what? I realize that we have not been subject to the same political violence against opponents that people in Russia have, but you don't think that Trump wouldn't have Newsom jailed or worse if he felt like it? He controls the military and the SC. Who is going to stop him? Billy Bob's gun collection? Maybe it will never get this bad and I realize that we are right now grasping at any straw that will make us feel better. But for me, I need to be mentally prepared for the worst. If it's not that bad, then great. I was wrong. I just can't mentally do false positivity. If that works for others, I think that's good for them. We all have to cope with this as best we can. None of us here knows what will happen.
“Disengage” from you? Never! You have a devoted, INTELLIGENT following, Jeff and we will always be here.
Right, I've been thinking of disengaging with regular news outlets, but not here. At least Jeff gives me a good laugh every day.
Same for me I only check what’s going on in the House insofar as who’s the majority. It seems it’s going to be a long time.
I’m sticking with Jeff and and Substack to get Truth.
I have decided to not engage with any media except substack. I just can’t listen to them normalize this shitshow. I’ve been winding down for a while now.
Jeff’s humor will be needed to survive this insanity. A reminder that I’m not crazy, much of my country is!
Exactly and I’m glad more people have joined.
I resolved from the moment that it became clear that Orange Turd won that I wasn’t going down in defeat. I will fight this malfeasant SOB all the way to the end, bitter or sweet.
I would just like to add my beautiful state of Washington to the ranks of the resistance. Our soon-to-be Governor Bob Ferguson, soon-to-be AG Nick Brown, and already-is-and-got-reelected Treasurer Mike Pelliciotti are already working on ways to tRump-proof us, both legally and financially. LFG!!!
Thank you to the few blue states that are speaking out against trump's bullshit. I'm sad to be in Austin, TX...we (a blue dot) thought Texas had turned the corner. I knocked on hundreds of doors over the past 2 months, and felt so sure of our win. F--- it. Our state leaders suck.
...or as Jeff says, "they can fuck all the way off!"
Unfortunately my plan to move from Central Florida to be closer to my daughter. She lives in Ft. Worth area. Moving from one redcrap state to another. I’m fine, but do have some health issues. Although, they may say screw it and go somewhere else.
The suckiness of your state leaders reflects the suckiness of the majority of Texans.
D-Bob Ferguson took WA GOV on D-Jay Ishell's (?) retirement?! I remember Bob Ferguson's name as AG as he sued turd more times than anyone for his bs. He won! Glad WA stayed blue. 💙
I proudly voted for Inslee, then Ferguson. I love the left coast blue wall, even if it stops at the mountains and the eastern halves are red: https://www.cnn.com/election/2024/results/house?election-data-id=2024-HG&election-painting-mode=projection-with-lead&filter-key-races=false&filter-flipped=false&filter-remaining=false
Former WA GOV Jay Inslee!Thx Bluesyfish! Couldn't recall his name.
We got bluer. Yes our governor, lt. gov, AG etc. can and will do whatever is legal. However I am afraid if the LEOs and Nat'l Guard are ordered by TFG to hurt us they will.
Wish I could afford to move to Washington; love it so much. You residents could make a fortune renting out rooms to us asylum seekers.
The left side is mostly extremely expensive. I will give you a deal 😉
Seattle and surrounding areas are ungodly expensive, but many of the more rural areas are a lot more affordable!
Fuck that guy. Seriously: fuck him and anybody who thinks like him. Support for him was widespread? So was Syphilis.
And people became blind and demented when infected with Syphilis. Are you absolutely certain we aren’t in the middle of an outbreak? Let’s not ask RFK Jr. The worm has told him to say, “no comment.”
😂😂
Fascist lunatic Mike Davis, who is in the running for AG, has threatened Tish James. He referred to her as "sweetheart" and said he's going to put her "fat ass" in jail in she doesn't back off. What a fucking asshole.
Tish is a mighty powerful, brilliant, strong woman I don’t think this will go away. She’ll take care of it all legally.
I really hope so.
Their words and threats and smug, gloating attitude just reveals what horrible, terrible, no good people they truly are. And many of them are in a MAGA cult.
Davis is talking so outrageously that I think he's trying to be a troll and get us worked up. Wiles may direct Trump to somebody who's more boring, not such a lightning rod, and will accomplish retribution more subtly.
Maybe. I think all bets are off now.
We all thought Ivanka would be able to control Trump somewhat. How did that work out? He'll fire Wiles or she'll quit. Plus he's much more unstable mentally than he was 8 years ago. I don't think it will be too long that we'll be dealing with President Vance. I give it right after the midterms in 2026 that they'll get rid of him with the 25th Amendment.
Keep going, man. Keep going. Thanks beyond measure.
THEY. CHEATED! Let’s also talk about that!!
He told us it was a rigged election, that he didn't need the votes. For once he was right😡✌🏻💙
He was talking about voter fraud for this election DAYS ago. He complained about PA before and on Nov. 5. Law enforcement was allegedly there on Tuesday. Huh? And yet....he won there. Was this the FRAUD he was talking about?
Yes, he said it would be the last time they would have to vote. “ it’s been taken care of” he said. The quiet part out loud.
I’m not one to easily believe in such a thing, however, given who we are dealing with plus his upfront admiration for Putin, I have to say cheating has crossed my mind and from posts on other platforms we are far from alone.
Remember Elon and his known conversations with Putin. What else could it be? But I don't want to go down that life-sucking rabbit hole for the next 4 years.
I entertained this idea, too. Because the people who didn't show up to vote for a woman of color who was clearly the better candidate? They were on our side. And that is the horrific twist to this sad tale. Did they vote down ballot but leave the Pres/VP choice blank? Was it some sort of protest? Maybe the NYT should go on another cletus safari to let us know just how many Dems and independents are sexist, misogynist, racist disappointments, and how many lost many relatives in Gaza and were enraged about it. And then there's the price of eggs and gas. I won't scream into the void any more. I'm done. THEY might want to next year though!
It doesn’t make sense that he got that many votes legitimately after Dobbs. I mean republicans got their asses handed to them in 2022 and 2023 so what changed? Are we supposed to believe people forgot about Dobbs? Something’s not right. I’m accepting the results because I think that if our democracy survives, his actions in his next term will destroy the Republican Party, but something is definitely wrong.
Not to mention his deadly COUP ATTEMPT! Dobbs and coup hadn’t even happened when we fired him last time. And TONS of republicans jumped ship to Kamala. The whole thing stinks. 😷
I watched a clip of a young lady at ASU (Tempe, Arizona) and she stated that she voted for Trump because she heard him say that he was going to protect access to abortion.
Multiply that by a few hundred thousand, and yeah, I can believe he won.
Texas Paul Schroder made a good point on his live show this morning. Repubs NEVER stop campaigning. 24/7 365.
The simple answer is that this country is too racist & misogynist to elect a woman, despite wide-spread enthusiasm for her. I would love a recount of the 50 precincts that were targeted for bomb threats — a pre-planned disruption means there could have been pre-planned fuckery with those machines, done remotely because relatively few or with 50 people on the ground.
Exactly! I said that from the very beginning of Harris’ campaign. She did a Herculean job but the misogyny & racism in this country was too much to overcome
I agree. I've been going over and over it, and I just don't understand how this could possibly have happened! I still haven't seen anything from after the election from Marc Elias. My tiny sliver of hope is that he's looking for evidence of fraud. Not much hope, mind you. My husband pointed out that there's been no calls of fraud at all, none, and for fraud o that scale, it just wouldn't be possible to keep EVERYONE quiet. But it's something to cling to. God, this is going to be bad.
It would be less painful to believe that than to believe that decent people are now outnumbered in the US, but unfortunately the latter explanation is correct.
I don't know how but they definitely CHEATED. I'm not okay with the outcome and will never accept drumpf and his deplorables.
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/amp/politics/voting-experts-warn-of-serious-threats-for-2024-from-election-equipment-software-breaches?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR1gA0BguZatPR_JFteQIvrtruhZBfzxeVLCWqKTpDUCT5FcEh0CaYIs07M_aem_0CKOj0PylJLDgFJN99lPRg
Among the weird things in this weird time is that Democrats, not Republicans, will be asserting states' rights.
That's fine for blue states. The governor of NV is a Republican.
Yes, and I recognize that that's a huge problem.
Damn straight Jeff! You have lifted my spirits! Your “honest reaction” pounding your head on the keyboard was priceless! I’m sure a lot of us did the same!! Thanks for some positive (fuck Manchin) news from Dem Govs! HAVE A CALM AND PEACEFUL WEEKEND EVERYONE!
You, too, Tess. 💙
Sticking with you and the folks here, Jeff. My daily dose of sanity. And an occasional cupcake for breakfast.
And someday soon, a laugh or two. ❤️
Let’s hope! 🤞🏻
That sounds yummy. I’ve lost 2 pounds since Tuesday.
Good on ya! That cupcake probably added 3 pounds, but today, I don’t care. I’ll do better tomorrow.
Maybe …
Tonight was the first time I’ve eaten any actual food since Tuesday.
I read today’s post while enjoying a pumpkin donut. 🍩 😋
Good.. They kicked abortion to the states, well quid pro quo, mother fuckers. Now the states are using that Independence to offer resistance.
Honestly, for the first time EVER, it's dawning on me that depending on how authoritarian the federal government tries to go, we may actually - as in not hyperbole, but for real - have another civil war on our hands. The stupid assss who voted for this mostly did so because they assumed all of the warnings from Democrats were hyperbole. Well, they're gonna find out and when the genuine hardship and oppression comes, things will go down.
For my part, I've decided to start a substack of my own. I'm a published author of dozens of short stories and two horror collections, so I have skills with the written word. It's time I use those skills to rage against this bullshit and join the voices angrily firing back. Believe me, writing rants is second nature. Guess we'll see if anyone wants to listen.
Civil war is an odds-on favorite in my view.
For real, man.
Think about it: We've already been engaged in a political civil war for four years now, with people like Marjorie " I'm clearly a horse genetically spliced with an ape " Taylor Greene calling openly for a national divorce.
Now we have multiple blue states already cutting through the tap dancing bullshit and flat out telling the aspiring dictator they're not going along with it.
It's only a matter of time before the tension escalates to a point where this open defiance infuriates the rotting pumpkin elect into ordering action against the ones resisting. When they fight back, that's when it's on
I'm in Florida and I am seriously looking into moving to a blue state within the next year if I can pull the resources together.
For them, states' rights means the state's right to do only those things that align with Republican views. Deviating from what Republicans want will result in federalizing whatever they need to.
Sad to say, you are right.
I have Timothy Snyder's small book, "On Tyranny". (In fact have given away several.) The connection you made between Snyder's first "Lesson" to Jeff Bezos's actions is fascinating. P.S. I ain't going anywhere.
Gonna read it as soon as I finish The Guardian by Nicholas Sparks.
BRAVO and KUDOS to all of these people, and all of the others who shout defiance to fascism and tRUMP! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 AND please, Jeff, keep your opinions coming. We need you now more than ever! :)
No pressure, Jeff. And don't be afraid to take a day off now and again. We ain't goin' anywhere.
Jeff, agree with D. Kitterman. Even our fearless leader (you) needs self care and processing time. We'll all be here if you need a break.