The fact all the crying that Biden’s too old and should quit now comes from the over-educated under-intelligent otherwise-unemployables of the Press Corpse and their allies among the heads-up-their-asses Democratic Wrong should tell anyone how bad the idea is.
I get. I really do. Even looking to the mid terms the msm is burying Biden. After four years of the biggest clusterfuck in US history ( and that's saying something with slavery, genocide, misogyny, etc. Oh, that's today too), there are so many of us that want the dems to come out kicking the shit out of the traitors. AOC and The Squad, etc. And we're stuck with Sinema and Manchin. I hate this party because it can't organize a one car funeral.
Look, Im glad I voted for Joe and every democrat since 1974, but shit is not the same. Name me one fucking Democratic leader that frightens the traitors. I'm waiting.
We don't need someone as stupid to be our Ted Cruz/Bitch McConnell. We need someone with their fucking attitude, but only used for good. And if a dem steps out of line they get the AOC treatment instead of kudos for thinking of the future and the future of her party and people.
Biden will be too old to run in 24. Thems the facts. Tangerine Nightmare won't run. But that party will put up a mini me, younger, more awful, no morals, ethics, empathy for anyone who's not a vampire billionaire.
I don't want someone to hold my hand. I want them to drop my hand and slap the shit out of Gym Jordan
Damn fucking right I'm pissed. Just look at the last week of June.
We get a lame attempt at gun control. After Highland Bitch said to expect no more legislation on gun control.
If that doesn't get motherfuckers out of the house and vote blue straight through, maybe we get what we deserve. Jesus, we're pussies.
It's avoidance behavior for a lot of them. Writing and talking about irrelevancies means they can file their 500 words, gin up some response and not have to research anything that might involve actual work.
when I looked at today's BIG MAIN STORY, I came very close to canceling my subscription to the daily hard copy of the NYT. I think its staff needs a re-haul, probably beginning with the horrible 21st-century idea that if its staff meetings don't resemble Harvard reunions, they're doing something wrong. it was a much better paper when it was mostly MY guys, the Jews from CCNY (that miserable prick Abe Rosenthal being a huge exception...he was no good at all from day one). now, it's pretty pathetic in its insistence that it always has its finger on America's pulse and is always entirely accurate in its diagnosis. I think the paper decided that, even if it was a good thing for the world that Biden won, it's not as good a thing for the NYT. now, even the Book Review is unreadable. oddly enough, the Sunday magazine has gotten pretty good, mostly by embracing those long-form stories. but those current op-ed people are utterly worthless, and on any given day, reading the op-ed page is one of the most dispiriting pursuits I regularly pursue. and, only slightly changing the subject, this CNN deal of giving altogether too much time to guys like John Bolton to pontificate and brag about the "coups" he's planned while he defends TFF by calling him too stupid to be evil (at least that's MY reading of what he was saying) REALLY sucks out loud. thing is, my expectations of CNN are so much lower than they are with the NYT.
Seems like the Dems looking for press time are getting it by talking about what to do with the ashes from the to be deceased party leader. Smart. Not. If they really wanted to have any seats left in 2022, not to mention 2024, they should be pivoting the press time to successes and how they are addressing family economic woes. Never understand what abusers are so willing to talk about the infidelities (character flaws, ok) of their family members on Meet the Press. By the way, which promising Republican candidate is out there doing the dish on their leader and not getting nailed?
ew. I recently found out that the sister I "fired" seven or eight years ago (never to be rehired, thank god), who once fancied herself a Leftie firebrand because she watches MSNBC is moving to Florida and that her new "best friends" are huge fans of TFF (no, I will absolutely resist typing the name, even if avoiding doing so ruins what I like to think of as "prose rhythm") who are "wonderful people" with "some good ideas." she'll stay fired, but I understand that he enjoys the support of people who might have once been defined as "intelligent." so I figure it's just a matter of time. it's not for no reason that there are so many books published every year about American stupidity. I DO often think that the public take on him divides between The Rest of the Country (who might have been semi-"conned" by the whole Celebrity Apprentice thing) and native New Yorkers, who've had to put up with his media presence since sometime in the '70's and are, therefore, utterly flummoxed by the idea that ANYBODY takes him at all seriously as anything but a terrible human joke. I am obviously in the latter category and don't really know anybody from these parts who doesn't feel the same way. of course, I've also heard that my building is filled with TFF's supporters, so I've obviously avoided asking too many questions. I know that my ex-super adores him but thinks he's too old to run again, seeing (gulp) Jared as his natural successor. but my super (now fortunately retired from his nearly thirty years of doing nothing) is Russian, which explains pretty much everything.
Dear Thomas McKelvey Cleaver, There have been hours during this never ending turbulence in America when I wished you would popup with a piece. Eyes and heart brighten when one of your bold headlines sparks my new mail. This Birthday email to you comes with appreciation for your presence in my life, for your pluck, well considered patriotism and care of your flock. Happy Birthday Tom. To all your coming flights of mind and heart. Cheers! Fern
Funny that no one anywhere is talking about Trump’s age… Honestly, he’s to old to run as well, but I am not sure the GOP or Trump have come to terms with this.
I think every Democrats' talking points to media for the next week should be...
1. How soon will Stone and Flynn be served their grand jury subpoenas?
2. Is anybody doing research into historical precedent to ascertain whether Trump can be sentenced to be hung by the neck until dead for his crimes? (As his evasion of military duty probably rules out a firing squad.)
To quote TC, 'We need to focus on this fall or 2024 won't matter.' Good news 'trumps' bad when it comes to acting on TC's words. We can do it! The following is from David Leonhardt's "The Morning' newsletter:
'My colleague Nate Cohn, The Times’s chief political analyst, has spent a lot of time thinking about the changing politics of economic class in the U.S. College graduates used to favor Republicans, while blue-collar voters favored Democrats. Increasingly, though, the opposite is true.'
'The social liberalism of Democrats — on immigration, marijuana, L.G.B.T. rights, affirmative action, abortion and more — has simultaneously attracted progressive college graduates and repelled more culturally conservative working-class voters. If you’re trying to figure out why Latino voters have shifted right in the past few years, even during the Trump presidency, this dynamic offers an explanation.'
'In this year’s midterm elections, the changing politics of class may get supercharged, Nate notes. Why? Look at the stories in the news. Many working-class voters are frustrated over inflation and other economic disruptions, making them unhappy with the Biden administration and Democrats. Many college graduates are angry about the recent decisions from a Supreme Court dominated by Republican appointees.'
'These attitudes are evident in the first New York Times/Siena College poll of the midterm cycle: Among registered voters who never attended college, Republicans lead by almost 20 percentage points. Among college graduates, Democrats lead by almost 30 points. One startling comparison is that Democrats lead by almost as much among white college graduates as among all voters of color.'
'By Nate Cohn'
'With President Biden’s approval rating sagging into the low 30s and nearly 80 percent of voters saying the country is headed in the wrong direction, the ingredients would seem to be in place for a Republican landslide in this year’s midterm elections.'
'But the first Times/Siena survey of the cycle shows something else: a close, competitive race for Congress.'
'Overall, voters prefer Democrats to control Congress over Republicans by one point among registered voters, 41 to 40 percent. Once we exclude those people who are unlikely to vote, Republicans lead by one point, 44 to 43 percent.'
'It’s a pretty surprising result, given the circumstances. Analysts have all but written off the Democrats in the race for House control, not only because Biden’s ratings are so poor but also because there’s a long history of the president’s party getting pummeled in midterm elections. These factors help explain why FiveThirtyEight’s statistical forecast gives the Republicans an 88 percent chance of winning House control.'
'But the Times/Siena poll is not alone in showing a competitive race at this stage. Since the court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, most polls have shown a tight race on the so-called “generic ballot,” which asks whether voters would prefer Democrats or Republicans to control Congress. The race has shifted about three points in the Democrats’ direction, compared with surveys by the same pollsters before the court’s ruling.'
'At least for the moment, conservative policy victories — on abortion, climate policy, religious rights and gun laws — and a spate of mass shootings seem to have insulated Democrats. State polls have also looked good for Democrats. The party has led just about every poll of a hotly contested Senate race over the last few months, including polls of Republican-held states like Pennsylvania and Ohio.'
'If all this good polling for the Democrats reminds you of a story you’ve heard before, there is a reason. The polls have overestimated Democratic support for much of the last decade, partly because polls have a harder time reaching working-class voters, who have been trending Republican. It’s hard not to wonder whether the good news for Democrats might simply be a harbinger of yet another high-profile misfire.'
'It could also mean that the Democrats are at a high-water mark that will not last. Republicans will try to make the races a referendum on the president, and only 23 percent of undecided voters in the Times/Siena poll approve of Joe Biden’s performance. If inflation remains high this year, as many economists expect, undecided voters might have further reason to break against the Democrats.'
'The general election campaign might be especially helpful to the Republican Senate candidates coming out of bruising primary elections. It’s understandable why Republican voters who just voted against damaged or flawed candidates — like J.D. Vance in Ohio and Dr. Mehmet Oz in Pennsylvania — may be reluctant to embrace these candidates immediately. Yet that could change when the race focuses on partisan issues and the stakes of congressional control, reminding these voters why they are Republicans.'
'For the moment, the Democrats are benefiting from a favorable news environment. The recent Supreme Court rulings, the mass shootings and even the Jan. 6 hearings have focused national attention on a relatively favorable set of issues for Democrats. For them to stay competitive, they might need to keep those issues in the limelight until November.' (NYTimes) See link below. Sorry that I have run out of the ability to gift any articles until August.
I get. I really do. Even looking to the mid terms the msm is burying Biden. After four years of the biggest clusterfuck in US history ( and that's saying something with slavery, genocide, misogyny, etc. Oh, that's today too), there are so many of us that want the dems to come out kicking the shit out of the traitors. AOC and The Squad, etc. And we're stuck with Sinema and Manchin. I hate this party because it can't organize a one car funeral.
Look, Im glad I voted for Joe and every democrat since 1974, but shit is not the same. Name me one fucking Democratic leader that frightens the traitors. I'm waiting.
We don't need someone as stupid to be our Ted Cruz/Bitch McConnell. We need someone with their fucking attitude, but only used for good. And if a dem steps out of line they get the AOC treatment instead of kudos for thinking of the future and the future of her party and people.
Biden will be too old to run in 24. Thems the facts. Tangerine Nightmare won't run. But that party will put up a mini me, younger, more awful, no morals, ethics, empathy for anyone who's not a vampire billionaire.
I don't want someone to hold my hand. I want them to drop my hand and slap the shit out of Gym Jordan
Damn fucking right I'm pissed. Just look at the last week of June.
We get a lame attempt at gun control. After Highland Bitch said to expect no more legislation on gun control.
If that doesn't get motherfuckers out of the house and vote blue straight through, maybe we get what we deserve. Jesus, we're pussies.
It's avoidance behavior for a lot of them. Writing and talking about irrelevancies means they can file their 500 words, gin up some response and not have to research anything that might involve actual work.
I think it would be brilliant for Biden to state this.
Let’s call out the media and progressives that waste time bashing him and Dems instead focusing on gaining a wider margin in the Senate.
The Midterms are in a few months. The ‘24 election is in 2 years.
It’s stupid to be speculating on whether Biden will run or not.
when I looked at today's BIG MAIN STORY, I came very close to canceling my subscription to the daily hard copy of the NYT. I think its staff needs a re-haul, probably beginning with the horrible 21st-century idea that if its staff meetings don't resemble Harvard reunions, they're doing something wrong. it was a much better paper when it was mostly MY guys, the Jews from CCNY (that miserable prick Abe Rosenthal being a huge exception...he was no good at all from day one). now, it's pretty pathetic in its insistence that it always has its finger on America's pulse and is always entirely accurate in its diagnosis. I think the paper decided that, even if it was a good thing for the world that Biden won, it's not as good a thing for the NYT. now, even the Book Review is unreadable. oddly enough, the Sunday magazine has gotten pretty good, mostly by embracing those long-form stories. but those current op-ed people are utterly worthless, and on any given day, reading the op-ed page is one of the most dispiriting pursuits I regularly pursue. and, only slightly changing the subject, this CNN deal of giving altogether too much time to guys like John Bolton to pontificate and brag about the "coups" he's planned while he defends TFF by calling him too stupid to be evil (at least that's MY reading of what he was saying) REALLY sucks out loud. thing is, my expectations of CNN are so much lower than they are with the NYT.
Seems like the Dems looking for press time are getting it by talking about what to do with the ashes from the to be deceased party leader. Smart. Not. If they really wanted to have any seats left in 2022, not to mention 2024, they should be pivoting the press time to successes and how they are addressing family economic woes. Never understand what abusers are so willing to talk about the infidelities (character flaws, ok) of their family members on Meet the Press. By the way, which promising Republican candidate is out there doing the dish on their leader and not getting nailed?
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ew. I recently found out that the sister I "fired" seven or eight years ago (never to be rehired, thank god), who once fancied herself a Leftie firebrand because she watches MSNBC is moving to Florida and that her new "best friends" are huge fans of TFF (no, I will absolutely resist typing the name, even if avoiding doing so ruins what I like to think of as "prose rhythm") who are "wonderful people" with "some good ideas." she'll stay fired, but I understand that he enjoys the support of people who might have once been defined as "intelligent." so I figure it's just a matter of time. it's not for no reason that there are so many books published every year about American stupidity. I DO often think that the public take on him divides between The Rest of the Country (who might have been semi-"conned" by the whole Celebrity Apprentice thing) and native New Yorkers, who've had to put up with his media presence since sometime in the '70's and are, therefore, utterly flummoxed by the idea that ANYBODY takes him at all seriously as anything but a terrible human joke. I am obviously in the latter category and don't really know anybody from these parts who doesn't feel the same way. of course, I've also heard that my building is filled with TFF's supporters, so I've obviously avoided asking too many questions. I know that my ex-super adores him but thinks he's too old to run again, seeing (gulp) Jared as his natural successor. but my super (now fortunately retired from his nearly thirty years of doing nothing) is Russian, which explains pretty much everything.
Dear Thomas McKelvey Cleaver, There have been hours during this never ending turbulence in America when I wished you would popup with a piece. Eyes and heart brighten when one of your bold headlines sparks my new mail. This Birthday email to you comes with appreciation for your presence in my life, for your pluck, well considered patriotism and care of your flock. Happy Birthday Tom. To all your coming flights of mind and heart. Cheers! Fern
People voting by their gut feelings risk getting a parliament with intellectual constipation, and leaders with rhetoric like intellectual diarrhea.
Funny that no one anywhere is talking about Trump’s age… Honestly, he’s to old to run as well, but I am not sure the GOP or Trump have come to terms with this.
I think every Democrats' talking points to media for the next week should be...
1. How soon will Stone and Flynn be served their grand jury subpoenas?
2. Is anybody doing research into historical precedent to ascertain whether Trump can be sentenced to be hung by the neck until dead for his crimes? (As his evasion of military duty probably rules out a firing squad.)
To quote TC, 'We need to focus on this fall or 2024 won't matter.' Good news 'trumps' bad when it comes to acting on TC's words. We can do it! The following is from David Leonhardt's "The Morning' newsletter:
'My colleague Nate Cohn, The Times’s chief political analyst, has spent a lot of time thinking about the changing politics of economic class in the U.S. College graduates used to favor Republicans, while blue-collar voters favored Democrats. Increasingly, though, the opposite is true.'
'The social liberalism of Democrats — on immigration, marijuana, L.G.B.T. rights, affirmative action, abortion and more — has simultaneously attracted progressive college graduates and repelled more culturally conservative working-class voters. If you’re trying to figure out why Latino voters have shifted right in the past few years, even during the Trump presidency, this dynamic offers an explanation.'
'In this year’s midterm elections, the changing politics of class may get supercharged, Nate notes. Why? Look at the stories in the news. Many working-class voters are frustrated over inflation and other economic disruptions, making them unhappy with the Biden administration and Democrats. Many college graduates are angry about the recent decisions from a Supreme Court dominated by Republican appointees.'
'These attitudes are evident in the first New York Times/Siena College poll of the midterm cycle: Among registered voters who never attended college, Republicans lead by almost 20 percentage points. Among college graduates, Democrats lead by almost 30 points. One startling comparison is that Democrats lead by almost as much among white college graduates as among all voters of color.'
'By Nate Cohn'
'With President Biden’s approval rating sagging into the low 30s and nearly 80 percent of voters saying the country is headed in the wrong direction, the ingredients would seem to be in place for a Republican landslide in this year’s midterm elections.'
'But the first Times/Siena survey of the cycle shows something else: a close, competitive race for Congress.'
'Overall, voters prefer Democrats to control Congress over Republicans by one point among registered voters, 41 to 40 percent. Once we exclude those people who are unlikely to vote, Republicans lead by one point, 44 to 43 percent.'
'It’s a pretty surprising result, given the circumstances. Analysts have all but written off the Democrats in the race for House control, not only because Biden’s ratings are so poor but also because there’s a long history of the president’s party getting pummeled in midterm elections. These factors help explain why FiveThirtyEight’s statistical forecast gives the Republicans an 88 percent chance of winning House control.'
'But the Times/Siena poll is not alone in showing a competitive race at this stage. Since the court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, most polls have shown a tight race on the so-called “generic ballot,” which asks whether voters would prefer Democrats or Republicans to control Congress. The race has shifted about three points in the Democrats’ direction, compared with surveys by the same pollsters before the court’s ruling.'
'At least for the moment, conservative policy victories — on abortion, climate policy, religious rights and gun laws — and a spate of mass shootings seem to have insulated Democrats. State polls have also looked good for Democrats. The party has led just about every poll of a hotly contested Senate race over the last few months, including polls of Republican-held states like Pennsylvania and Ohio.'
'If all this good polling for the Democrats reminds you of a story you’ve heard before, there is a reason. The polls have overestimated Democratic support for much of the last decade, partly because polls have a harder time reaching working-class voters, who have been trending Republican. It’s hard not to wonder whether the good news for Democrats might simply be a harbinger of yet another high-profile misfire.'
'It could also mean that the Democrats are at a high-water mark that will not last. Republicans will try to make the races a referendum on the president, and only 23 percent of undecided voters in the Times/Siena poll approve of Joe Biden’s performance. If inflation remains high this year, as many economists expect, undecided voters might have further reason to break against the Democrats.'
'The general election campaign might be especially helpful to the Republican Senate candidates coming out of bruising primary elections. It’s understandable why Republican voters who just voted against damaged or flawed candidates — like J.D. Vance in Ohio and Dr. Mehmet Oz in Pennsylvania — may be reluctant to embrace these candidates immediately. Yet that could change when the race focuses on partisan issues and the stakes of congressional control, reminding these voters why they are Republicans.'
'For the moment, the Democrats are benefiting from a favorable news environment. The recent Supreme Court rulings, the mass shootings and even the Jan. 6 hearings have focused national attention on a relatively favorable set of issues for Democrats. For them to stay competitive, they might need to keep those issues in the limelight until November.' (NYTimes) See link below. Sorry that I have run out of the ability to gift any articles until August.
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/07/13/upshot/poll-2022-midterms-congress.html
I just read the comments page for a Guardian op-ed and I feel like throwing up.
Happy Birthday, my friend.
Thanks for sharing this. I missed it somehow.
And that is the statement I hope Joe makes. 2024 idle speculation is a waste of our precious energy.
I love how this was phrased!