Misogyny and racism had a role (probably more misogyny—-see Obama). But except for the base MAGAts I do not think it was the prime motivator. It might’ve been the straw that broke the camels back for some, but it was not the burden which stressed the camel before that straw. I understand that, emotionally, we want to call out misogyny an…
Misogyny and racism had a role (probably more misogyny—-see Obama). But except for the base MAGAts I do not think it was the prime motivator. It might’ve been the straw that broke the camels back for some, but it was not the burden which stressed the camel before that straw. I understand that, emotionally, we want to call out misogyny and racism, but intellectually we need to understand that we did not give a great number of people a reason to come out and vote for Harris. Also, what can we do, from a political or policy point of view, to overcome racism and misogyny before 2026/2028? I just don’t think that’s a productive use of our resources. Additionally, our real challenge is going to be making sure there are meaningful elections in 2026/2028. Fascism is on the march, and the Trump administration and the MAGA governors are going to do everything they can to suppress the vote, to squelch debate and cower the media, and follow the Orbán playbook to create a one party state. And let us not forget that there is no longer a Republican party. There is MAGA. It is a party dedicated to Trump and his glorification. If we are going to overcome these obstacles, we must be clear that we are foursquare behind working people and consumers.
Just remember. They only have 22 months from taking office to the mid-terms.
Fortunately, Trump is lazy, ignorant, stupid, and incompetent. His true believers are ignorant, stupid, and incompetent, and you still have to flunk the IQ test to be a Republican. We can Fuck. Them. Up. using their own tools and they won't have a fucking clue what to do.
I think Kamala did give them plenty of reasons to vote for her, and I think tRump did too. I do agree though that we have to assign resources wisely and that even if we recognize the role racism and misogyny played in this election, that isn't something we can do anything about by effecting policy this term.
There are more subtle ways to begin to reset the background music though. For one, we need to start reaching into the brainwash factories to do so. I do wish Kamala had shown up on Joe Rogan. I think she could have handled it, he has a huge audience and has been known to admit he's wrong. I don't think it was a mistake not to, and I don't blame her for her decision or choice to allocate her time elsewhere. It's just that she could have done it and that's the kind of thing we'll have to start doing to get a better atmosphere going. Put Pete Buttigieg on Fox again now and then (when and if they calm down and stop calling for the execution of political enemies), working in a bit more world news to include news and human interest (nice and easy to listen to) stories from some of those several successful, peaceful and safe northern countries with female leaders to help normalize the concept of a female leader... that sort of thing.
All while encouraging our D reps while they're blocking every move the tRump administration makes, protesting as loudly (and convincingly) as we can, and shining as much light as possible on every outrage and atrocity they commit.
Misogyny and racism had a role (probably more misogyny—-see Obama). But except for the base MAGAts I do not think it was the prime motivator. It might’ve been the straw that broke the camels back for some, but it was not the burden which stressed the camel before that straw. I understand that, emotionally, we want to call out misogyny and racism, but intellectually we need to understand that we did not give a great number of people a reason to come out and vote for Harris. Also, what can we do, from a political or policy point of view, to overcome racism and misogyny before 2026/2028? I just don’t think that’s a productive use of our resources. Additionally, our real challenge is going to be making sure there are meaningful elections in 2026/2028. Fascism is on the march, and the Trump administration and the MAGA governors are going to do everything they can to suppress the vote, to squelch debate and cower the media, and follow the Orbán playbook to create a one party state. And let us not forget that there is no longer a Republican party. There is MAGA. It is a party dedicated to Trump and his glorification. If we are going to overcome these obstacles, we must be clear that we are foursquare behind working people and consumers.
Just remember. They only have 22 months from taking office to the mid-terms.
Fortunately, Trump is lazy, ignorant, stupid, and incompetent. His true believers are ignorant, stupid, and incompetent, and you still have to flunk the IQ test to be a Republican. We can Fuck. Them. Up. using their own tools and they won't have a fucking clue what to do.
You have nailed it,Tom! The other side threw the rule book out of the window, and we have to use those new rules to F them up, as you say!
I think Kamala did give them plenty of reasons to vote for her, and I think tRump did too. I do agree though that we have to assign resources wisely and that even if we recognize the role racism and misogyny played in this election, that isn't something we can do anything about by effecting policy this term.
There are more subtle ways to begin to reset the background music though. For one, we need to start reaching into the brainwash factories to do so. I do wish Kamala had shown up on Joe Rogan. I think she could have handled it, he has a huge audience and has been known to admit he's wrong. I don't think it was a mistake not to, and I don't blame her for her decision or choice to allocate her time elsewhere. It's just that she could have done it and that's the kind of thing we'll have to start doing to get a better atmosphere going. Put Pete Buttigieg on Fox again now and then (when and if they calm down and stop calling for the execution of political enemies), working in a bit more world news to include news and human interest (nice and easy to listen to) stories from some of those several successful, peaceful and safe northern countries with female leaders to help normalize the concept of a female leader... that sort of thing.
All while encouraging our D reps while they're blocking every move the tRump administration makes, protesting as loudly (and convincingly) as we can, and shining as much light as possible on every outrage and atrocity they commit.