Is "Trumpism" the new "Liberal"?

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Wednesday November 08, 2017 · 6:07 AM PST

2017/11/08 · 06:07

I noticed how on the news last night (at least on MSNBC) the term “Trumpism” was used repeatedly. And it seems to me that word might be one of the keys to our continued success. That is, we don’t run against “Trump,” we run against Trumpism.

Of course, we also have to run for things such as health care, support for immigrants, infra-structure improvement….

But Trumpism is something we can stand against. I say we run again Trumpism rather than Trump, because Trumpism sums up so many bad things that are emblimatic of the current Republican party;

Bigotry
Disrespecting women
Bigotry
Attempting to take away health care from everyday people
Bigotry
Cuddling up to the Russians
Bigotry
Cuddling up to the rich
Bigotry

We can say “Republican candidate X supports Trumpism” — and that sums up everything wrong with the so-called Republican party.

The problem isn’t just Trump the “person” but all the policies that Trumpism implies. And since these policies are part and parcel of the current Republican party, it is easy to attach that tag to any and all republicans.

And it just occurred to me that Trumpism will be around long after Trump is impeached or has taken asylum in Russia.

So what do you think about that?

It is no coincidence the Republicans win in Red states.

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Sunday March 12, 2017 · 9:16 AM PDT

2017/03/12 · 09:16

Traditional Russian wooden matryoshka doll with a picture of President-elect Donald Trump (right), Vladimir Lenin, a Soviet politician and statesman (center) and Russian President Vladimir Putin (left) at the fair on the Red Square in Moscow. Russia, Friday, January 6, 2017. (Photo by Danil Shamkin/NurPhoto) *** Please Use Credit from Credit Field ***(Sipa via AP Images)

I was just working on a comment in another thread, and mentioned that I lived in a red state. And it struck me that:

We call republicans states red states.
We call Russian communists reds.
The communist reds have infiltrated/are controlling the red party.

I don’t know what to do with this, but thought it worth sharing. Perhaps we start calling them Redpublicians.

I know this is short and content free for a diary, but thought it worth sharing.

A Letter my GOP congress-critter might actually hear

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Sunday January 29, 2017 · 9:16 AM PST

2017/01/29 · 09:16

I live in a red southern state, and have a conservative Representative. We recently suffered storm damage and I wrote him urging he push *rump to get us some FEMA assistance.

I got back an email, letting me know how great he (the rep) was. In response I wrote the following. I figure I’m more like to be heard (by this Rep or his staff) if I play the moderate conservative game.

Representative XYZ

Thank you for your good work in getting federal aide for our county. We count on you to be our voice in Washington. I know you are faithful to the GOP, but I am worried about Donald Trump and some of the things he is saying. I hope you will keep a check on him if he moves to create a "Imperial Presidency."

Yours in the Constitution,

Michael

Not "gun" but "homicide" control

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Tuesday January 19, 2016 · 9:38 AM PST

2016/01/19 · 09:38

I teach Social Work in a southern university, and as an assignment for one of our classes asked students what they wanted the next POTUS to address. Here is what one student wrote:

Gun Control/Homicide Control
- Although this is a topic that is commonly addressed by POTUS's, I would like the next POTUS to address it from a standpoint that addresses the other forms of homicide and violence as well. I think that this is important because it would serve as a logical means of careful analyses of options and efforts to address homicide in America, without unnecessarily stripping away freedoms.

I replied to him that I’d never heard the term “homicide control” and thought it was a brilliant framing of the issue we are facing. It isn’t about controlling guns, it is about controlling homicide.

Of course we also want to deal with accidental deaths and suicide, but as a frame homicide control seems pretty good.

What do you think?

Lucy: the tea-party killer

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Monday July 28, 2014 · 3:00 PM PDT

2014/07/28 · 15:00

I just saw Lucy, the science fiction action film starring Morgan Freeman and Scarlett Johansson. The studio blurb says:

From La Femme Nikita and The Professional to The Fifth Element, writer/director Luc Besson has created some of the toughest, most memorable female action heroes in cinematic history. Now, Besson directs Scarlett Johansson in Lucy, an action-thriller that tracks a woman accidentally caught in a dark deal who turns the tables on her captors and transforms into a merciless warrior evolved beyond human logic.

The basic 'trick' of the film is Lucy "ingests" a drug that causes her to use more and more of her brain, and the more she uses the more "powers" she gets. Now, these powers include the ability to beat the Johansson out of the bad guys, freeze time, and see what's going on inside people's bodies and minds.

But what is more relevant to our quest to elect more and better Democrats is that as she uses more of her brain, she becomes - not really more compassionate - but more aware of us all being one. What she says in the movie does not exactly echo "It takes a village" or "One voice can change a room..." but she gets close.

So for a conservative Ayn Randists - she is the ultimate enemy. A "superwoman" whose essence is not individualism, but collectivism/universalism --- I really don't know the name for it.

And what will really cause the tea-party folks to HATE this film is the hero is not only a woman, but a party-going woman who is smarter than any of the guys, and her "accomplice" is an older black guy (who sometimes plays POTUS in movies) and her other "accomplish" is French. As a matter of fact, the only white guys in the movie are (te-party folks, close your eyes) scientists.

The Senate should sue the House

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Thursday July 10, 2014 · 3:52 PM PDT

2014/07/10 · 15:52

The Oath of Office for the House of Representatives says:

I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; that I take this obligation freely, without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion; and that I will well and faithfully discharge the duties of the office on which I am about to enter: So help me God.

The first part of the constitution says

We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America

So by swearing to uphold the Constitution, they have sworn to "provide for the general welfare". Which they have clearly not done.

So if the House can sue the President for violating the law, can't the Senate sue the House for violating their oath of office?

What is the KOS equivalent of Dems holding the line?

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Thursday October 17, 2013 · 6:17 AM PDT

2013/10/17 · 06:17

As the events of the last few weeks progressed, I was continually surprised and delighted with the unity of purpose and resolve displayed by the Dems in Washington. Their focus and resolve not only saved the Union (am I remember the wrong civil war here?) but handed the teapublicans a major loss.

So this morning I was wondering

What could we do, as as Dems out here "beyond the Beltway?

I mean, we know we can do this or help out with this.

But I'm wondering if there was some community action we might that that goes beyond "holding the line" and actually moves our cause forward?

What do you think?

How WE take back the house next year

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Sunday September 22, 2013 · 7:14 AM PDT

2013/09/22 · 07:14

There is a great diary on ACA where the writer shares his/her experience finding out about what "ObamaCare" will really do for his/her family and their friends and neighbours

In includes a link to https://www.healthcare.gov/... which a pretty easy site to navigate. From what I saw on the site after Oct. 1 everybody will be able to find what plans they are eligible for, what it will cost/save them, and the benefits available.

I sent a link to the site to my girlfriend, who is self-employed and will be sharing it with my family, and friends, and everybody I know. Once people realize what ObamaCare will actually mean, they are going to either 1) love it, or 2) realize it isn't the second coming of the evil one.

And they are going to be pissed at the Republicans for blocking it and thankful that the Dems got it passed.

And will vote in the 2014 elections to make sure the Repubs don't repeal it for the 666th time.

The point of all this is that once people (real people who have lips which are for kissing and to sing with) realize what the ACA means to them and their families, they are going to go Dem. One way we can make sure everybody finds out about this is to share this link with them.

https://www.healthcare.gov/...

A good story from Iowa GOTV

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Monday November 05, 2012 · 6:21 PM PST

2012/11/05 · 18:21

While I was watching MSNBC today and writing a semi-bogus diary, my sister was working for GOTV in Iowa. This is why what you all do makes a difference.

A nice story from today. We are located in one not huge room with the phone canvassers sitting at one table and the walking canvassers being trained at another table. then Sxx, Azzz, and me are at another table with laptops reviewing lists and calling the next group of canvassers (and peeking at the latest 538 updates). Anyway, at about 4:30 this afternoon one of the phone bankers was talking to a 76 year old women who had requested a ballot but had not received it. That meant that to vote tomorrow and be sure her ballot counted, she needed to get to the auditor's office, which was closing at 6.
The phone bank person, a feisty ex San Francisco lady, turned to me and said, "can we get this lady to the Auditor's office. She says that she will crawl there if she has to." So, I talked to her and arranged to pick her up in 15 minutes because she wanted to be dressed properly.

I picked her up and we got to the auditor's office where the wait was about 35 minutes. She talked to the clerk who voided her first ballot and then she got to vote. As I was driving her back home, she kept thanking me and the person who knocked on her door yesterday who alerted her to the potential problem. I walked her to the door and got her safely inside. As I walked back to my car, she said, "I will be praying for the President and for all the people out there working to ensure people can vote because that is our right.

Thanks to all of you who have done so much.

Chuck Todd just blew my mind!

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Monday November 05, 2012 · 6:57 AM PST

2012/11/05 · 06:57

I was watching his show this morning, and as they went into a break he said, "here's something I like to listen to..." And this is what it was:

I would like to apologize for mistaking "One Term More" for the original "One Day More." Several commenters pointed out that he actually played the original. Since I've never heard the original, and love the prayer that is "One Term More"

I guess I heard what I wanted to hear.
Which might make me an honorary republican, if you get my drift.

This is worth sharing, in case you know anybody who needs to get fired up.
Lyrics on the other side of the squiggle. Read More

How will Mitt respond to the "where are the taxes?" question (poll)

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Friday October 12, 2012 · 9:18 AM PDT

2012/10/12 · 09:18

Several folks have pointed out that this Tuesday the President should ask Romney when is he going to release twelve years of taxes, just like Mitt's father did. When faced with this question, how will Mitt respond. And please add your own ideas in the comments.

Poll

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How will Mitt respond to why he won't release his taxes

33 votes Vote Now!

How will Mitt respond to why he won't release his taxes

Ive already released twelve years, just like my dad.

7 votes

My dad never released twelve years of taxes.

5 votes

I want to, but my religious beliefs won't allow it.

1 vote

I want to, but if I do Ann will get arrested for a felony.

4 votes

I've released more tax returns than Obama has birth certificates.

16 votes

The Most Important Thing You Will Read Today

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Friday August 31, 2012 · 12:39 PM PDT

2012/08/31 · 12:39

There is a diary on the list that asks for a money bomb today. Please go to it and even if you can't donate yourself, rec it up.

Today is the deadline for August fundraising. Money donated now helps more than money donated next month, and helps a lot more than money donated in October.

We can write and read all the diaries we want about how bad Romney-Rand-Ryan is, and how evil the republicans are, and how important this election is. But if we don't give our candidates the money they need, we are basically just --- you fill in the blank.

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