On Trump

[dlaloum]

The USA will either descend into full blow fascist statism, or the fightback will return the USA to some semblance of Democracy - if the latter happens, the "shock treatment" provided by Trump may potentially provide the impetus for long overdue reform.... similar to what happened after the shock of the great depresssion in the 1930's.

But it could go either way. And it could lead into a civil war... or substantial civil unrest, in the country with the largest number of per capita weapons in the world.

 

[Dude#1279435]

Interesting take on the Trump religious vote (with an additional quote from the comments section).

Yep, religious abuse is a way of life in America and it perpetuates itself. There is barely a distinction between religious zealotry and the fawning trauma response, and fawning over an authoritarian leader.

These people don’t love god, they are fawning over him. They think love and fawning are the same thing. You can’t love someone you never met… (and untrustworthy and holds power over you) but you sure can fawn over them. The intersection between religion and the unconscious desire to be subjugated can be understood this way.

 

[Dude#1279435]

Boy I sure feel better about the current administration after listening to Trump's autism address. The funny thing is there really didn't need to be a statement on it. Tylenol is the better alternative than ibuprofen etc. Take it sparingly if you are pregnant. Though you should "tough it out" if you are in pain and pregnant I guess.

 

[mtrycrafts]

Boy I sure feel better about the current administration after listening to Trump's autism address. The funny thing is there really didn't need to be a statement on it. Tylenol is the better alternative than ibuprofen etc. Take it sparingly if you are pregnant. Though you should "tough it out" if you are in pain and pregnant I guess.

I think it is too late in the game for us then, right? Yippy, cannot get autism anymore,

 

[mtrycrafts]

Interesting take on the Trump religious vote (with an additional quote from the comments section).

Yep, religious abuse is a way of life in America and it perpetuates itself. There is barely a distinction between religious zealotry and the fawning trauma response, and fawning over an authoritarian leader.

These people don’t love god, they are fawning over him. They think love and fawning are the same thing. You can’t love someone you never met… (and untrustworthy and holds power over you) but you sure can fawn over them. The intersection between religion and the unconscious desire to be subjugated can be understood this way.

Boy, how did you find these two ladies. Great. One from OK? WOW.

Is that lady in white married? I want to marry her.

Oh, she is. Cannot compete with that huge rock on her finger.

 

[Dude#1279435]

Boy, how did you find these two ladies. Great. One from OK? WOW.

It was just what popped up on YT. Brunette is a regular on Majority Report. Cannot remember the blondes show.

 

[mtrycrafts]

It was just what popped up on YT. Brunette is a regular on Majority Report. Cannot remember the blondes show.

Love it.

 

[Dude#1279435]

Difficult believing Homan accepted $50k bag in cash. You'd think if they were gonna steal you'd hide it a little better.

 

[mtrycrafts]

Difficult believing Homan accepted $50k bag in cash. You'd think if they were gonna steal you'd hide it a little better.

Not sure I follow. FBI was investigating another case. probably a stealth operation as well, and Homann's name came up that he was willing to be bribed in essence. Video and audio supposedly shows him taking that bag.
Where is the IRS with a full scale audit if it was not in his IRS return. Case is closed for now. Looks like congress may have a hearing on this, maybe.
And now, apparently, he was involved with contracting for more immigration private facilities. Will he get a cushy job afterwards?

Oh, he was complaining that he is not getting much pay from the government. Why did he accept the job?

 

[mtrycrafts]

If Comey is indicted, he should counter sue for malicious prosecution and ruining his reputation, say $50 million? Claw back some of the other bs extortions.

 

[William Lemmerhirt]

Interesting take on the Trump religious vote (with an additional quote from the comments section).

Yep, religious abuse is a way of life in America and it perpetuates itself. There is barely a distinction between religious zealotry and the fawning trauma response, and fawning over an authoritarian leader.

These people don’t love god, they are fawning over him. They think love and fawning are the same thing. You can’t love someone you never met… (and untrustworthy and holds power over you) but you sure can fawn over them. The intersection between religion and the unconscious desire to be subjugated can be understood this way.

Wow. Two idiots.

 

[Dude#1279435]

Not sure I follow. FBI was investigating another case. probably a stealth operation as well, and Homann's name came up that he was willing to be bribed in essence. Video and audio supposedly shows him taking that bag.
Where is the IRS with a full scale audit if it was not in his IRS return. Case is closed for now. Looks like congress may have a hearing on this, maybe.
And now, apparently, he was involved with contracting for more immigration private facilities. Will he get a cushy job afterwards?

Oh, he was complaining that he is not getting much pay from the government. Why did he accept the job?

Jeez if he's taking a cash bag out in the open he's either stupid or knows the administration will cover for him.

 

[mtrycrafts]

Jeez if he's taking a cash bag out in the open he's either stupid or knows the administration will cover for him.

Both.

 

[Dude#1279435]

Glad we have the finest minds out there....

CNN news panel-

I'd think if Comey is being indicted on perjury charges you'd have to prove perjury.

Oh I dunno about that.

 

[Dude#1279435]

Hehehe c'mon art is freedom of speech.

Park Police remove Trump-Epstein statue from National Mall...

 

[damianwhitlock]

I’ve been described by a good friend as “a wee bit eccentric.”




To expand on that last part, I’m talking about things like:
1. The opioid epidemic.

Is it a wonder they might not trust vaccines?

Edit: This is my wife's cousin (Stephanie). She was a heroin and meth addict (doing quite well for herself now thankfully).

2. Lack of modern communication technology
This is an anecdote, as it relates to my in-laws. They only recently (within the last couple years) managed to get a ~6mbps satellite connection. It's just barely adequate for a FaceTime call.

Being branded as a bunch of deplorables by Hillary Clinton certainly did nothing to help the situation; it only galvanized them. Branding them as child-hating psychopaths for wanting the right to any semi-automatic rifle they feel is fit for their tasks (pest control, self defense when your nearest neighbor might be a mile or two away, recreation) seems asinine too. It's just a different life out there. If we want to change things, it helps to understand their misery and challenges as well.

I get what you’re saying about understanding the challenges in rural areas. Reliable internet and basic services really do make a difference, and people can feel written off when outsiders don’t see that. Where my uncle lives, the nearest neighbor is a good mile away and he keeps a semi-automatic on hand mostly for pest control and protecting his livestock. It’s a different reality than city life, and conversations about policy work better when folks actually recognize those day-to-day circumstances.