It is 1920's into 1930's Germany in America. Now. All sense of normalcy is lost. All memories of true democracy are fading...fading...gone?
The MAGA reaction to any effort to level the playing field for all Americans creates an explosion of "what about meism". "They are taking from me."
Oh, BTW, I want power. And who are those "differe…
It is 1920's into 1930's Germany in America. Now. All sense of normalcy is lost. All memories of true democracy are fading...fading...gone?
The MAGA reaction to any effort to level the playing field for all Americans creates an explosion of "what about meism". "They are taking from me."
Oh, BTW, I want power. And who are those "different people"? Why are they interrupting my barbecue?
We are a lazy ass land of selfish navel gazing idiots. In this movie, a bunch of attractive actors are preparing a nice meal in their kitchen (big granite island, no?) and then they look at their phones and they scream "Holy Shit!!!!!!!" I just lost my job because I am a compassionate human. OMG, some one is knocking on the door. "I think I wrote an article about....equal opportunity" Yikes.
Hitler and Stalin are alive and well in the America of today. I never believed in reincarnation but please tell me you don't see that now in our world.
It’s not ‘True Confessions’ to say that I don’t love all the American people, but I hesitate to piss on them. In examining why voters don’t seem enthusiastic about the midterm elections, first of all, when are Americans interested in midterm elections? That too few Americans know how endangered our Democracy may not be all their fault.
For those of us ready to cast blame on the American people, E.J. Dionne, columnist at the Washington Post, has another Opinion.
‘The 2022 campaigns owe the voters more than they’re delivering’
‘I’ll say straight out that I see democracy’s future as the overarching question. The number of Republican election deniers on ballots around the country is shocking. Even more scandalous is the refusal of mainstream Republicans to stand up to them — or face up to the lawlessness of Donald Trump, brought home so effectively on Thursday by the House Jan. 6 committee.’
‘But on so many other questions, this campaign often offers more chaff than wheat. Republicans are inviting angry citizens to cast ballots based on the economy. But what, pray, does the GOP plan to do about inflation, or jobs, or incomes?’
‘The larger challenge was brought home to me on a visit to North Carolina last week by state Rep. Brandon Lofton. A Democrat, Lofton thinks his party needs to answer Trumpist culture wars around race and immigration with a broader argument about how a more inclusive society is good for everyone, economically as well as socially.’
“What Trump did was use lies and misinformation to tap into the fear many voters feel about demographic and economic change,” he said. “For our part, we largely focused on dispelling the lies and promoting helpful policies. But you can’t fight a narrative with policy alone. We need an Obama-like or Kennedy-like call to action and vision for our future.'
“These next few elections are about more than policy,” Lofton added. “They are about the future of our nation and our democracy.”
‘…if this election is as important as Democrats claim (and it is), they need to do a better job describing the radically different futures at stake. A place to start: Calling out the contradictions of a Republican Party that claims to speak for the values of working-class voters without valuing their interests. It’s also a way to begin grappling with Lofton’s challenge.’ (WAPO)
Time for the Democrats to put the facts on the line.
Quite a spiel to rally volunteers. What a way to motivate getting out the vote. Just what grassroots' organizations are looking for. What's more, you may attract the most likes!
Are you referring to how campaign callers can stay on keel when they get nasty responses. I was referring to a technique to get through the process and surprise drumpsters with unblinking pleasantness. Both your suggestion and mine be could employed by campaign workers or whatever works for them.
It is 1920's into 1930's Germany in America. Now. All sense of normalcy is lost. All memories of true democracy are fading...fading...gone?
The MAGA reaction to any effort to level the playing field for all Americans creates an explosion of "what about meism". "They are taking from me."
Oh, BTW, I want power. And who are those "different people"? Why are they interrupting my barbecue?
We are a lazy ass land of selfish navel gazing idiots. In this movie, a bunch of attractive actors are preparing a nice meal in their kitchen (big granite island, no?) and then they look at their phones and they scream "Holy Shit!!!!!!!" I just lost my job because I am a compassionate human. OMG, some one is knocking on the door. "I think I wrote an article about....equal opportunity" Yikes.
Hitler and Stalin are alive and well in the America of today. I never believed in reincarnation but please tell me you don't see that now in our world.
It’s not ‘True Confessions’ to say that I don’t love all the American people, but I hesitate to piss on them. In examining why voters don’t seem enthusiastic about the midterm elections, first of all, when are Americans interested in midterm elections? That too few Americans know how endangered our Democracy may not be all their fault.
For those of us ready to cast blame on the American people, E.J. Dionne, columnist at the Washington Post, has another Opinion.
‘The 2022 campaigns owe the voters more than they’re delivering’
‘I’ll say straight out that I see democracy’s future as the overarching question. The number of Republican election deniers on ballots around the country is shocking. Even more scandalous is the refusal of mainstream Republicans to stand up to them — or face up to the lawlessness of Donald Trump, brought home so effectively on Thursday by the House Jan. 6 committee.’
‘But on so many other questions, this campaign often offers more chaff than wheat. Republicans are inviting angry citizens to cast ballots based on the economy. But what, pray, does the GOP plan to do about inflation, or jobs, or incomes?’
‘The larger challenge was brought home to me on a visit to North Carolina last week by state Rep. Brandon Lofton. A Democrat, Lofton thinks his party needs to answer Trumpist culture wars around race and immigration with a broader argument about how a more inclusive society is good for everyone, economically as well as socially.’
“What Trump did was use lies and misinformation to tap into the fear many voters feel about demographic and economic change,” he said. “For our part, we largely focused on dispelling the lies and promoting helpful policies. But you can’t fight a narrative with policy alone. We need an Obama-like or Kennedy-like call to action and vision for our future.'
“These next few elections are about more than policy,” Lofton added. “They are about the future of our nation and our democracy.”
‘…if this election is as important as Democrats claim (and it is), they need to do a better job describing the radically different futures at stake. A place to start: Calling out the contradictions of a Republican Party that claims to speak for the values of working-class voters without valuing their interests. It’s also a way to begin grappling with Lofton’s challenge.’ (WAPO)
Time for the Democrats to put the facts on the line.
"The 2022 campaigns owe the voters more than they're delivering."
Amen on that. In fact, Amen on all of this, particularly 'the overarching question'.
And a Double-Amen if 'owing the voters more than what's being delivered' is applied to a vast number of politicians already 'safely' in office.
If not them 'in the flesh', their 'ghosts' are certainly healthy and makin' the rounds.
Quite a spiel to rally volunteers. What a way to motivate getting out the vote. Just what grassroots' organizations are looking for. What's more, you may attract the most likes!
Perhaps instead think of “community”. Sometimes we all go dark and need some props. Whether expressed in a comment or not.
Are you referring to how campaign callers can stay on keel when they get nasty responses. I was referring to a technique to get through the process and surprise drumpsters with unblinking pleasantness. Both your suggestion and mine be could employed by campaign workers or whatever works for them.
Nope. Referring to posters I’ve “heard” for awhile, and that sometimes the support of a community when times look crappy is immeasurable.
That makes sense