Greg, Great analysis of Ronny. He is more frightening than DJT because he is intelligent but a fascist scumbag. For numerous reasons, one of which was the conversion of FL into a red state, we sold our Cracker shack and left the Big Bend red Trumplandia and returned to MA. We miss the warm weather but not the dumb political environment. Besides being among liberals everyday feels good and reinforces our fantasy thinking that things will work out for the good guys.
I think that's the smart move. Florida is a lovely place, obviously, and lots of awesome people live there, but between the fascism and the hurricanes, it's better to stay up north.
The more the Republikkkans attack Democrats, the deeper the hole they dig for themselves to fall into. Not only are they wasting an opportunity to do something productive, they are getting paid to do it, a stupid waste our taxpayers moneys. Someone should put a cease and desist order on them and Murdoch's empire for harassment and noise pollution.
The Republican voters are so deep in their own silo that they don't see it. They are dying of covid at a much higher clip than Dems, because they are fed this nonsense, and they STILL don't see it. If death doesn't penetrate the bubble, what will?
The fact that we even have to pause and question it speaks volumes. They WOULD lie about that. As the George Santos affair proves, they will lie about ANYTHING, without shame.
Your section specifically on Trans Rights - Greg, it’s not “someone” who gets a bronze medal instead of gold, it’s a female. You sit down at the patriarchy piano singing, “in the grand scheme of things, so fucking what?”
Oh yeah, let’s stifle any particular female’s attainment and lessen the chance of education elevating scholarships in high school so we can get young women used to being cheated. Because if the Left, funded by rich trans women activists, a la ACLU, has anything to say about it, it will be gender identity not physical bodies that qualifies competitions nationally and internationally. Read Left wing Vox Media boutique OUTSPORTS online magazine that touts “These 20 trans women have won national or international competitions or championships.”
The Left needs to fight for fully funded competent caring mental health care for gender-dysphoria instead of saying, if you don’t let vulnerable boys do what they want they will commit suicide.
I leave you with this quote: “ For what man can honestly deny that he has not a secret feeling that where his pleasure and woman’s seem to conflict, the woman must be sacrificed; and what is worse, woman herself has come to think so too.” - Elizabeth Cady Stanton
Maybe my point is not as clear, having just the excerpt from the larger article about stochastic terrorism and trans people.
The GOP wants trans people dead. Or, at least is willing to sacrifice their lives to win elections. That's the purpose of DeSantis making that into a big issue, drawing attention to it. He's just trying to stoke rage against a very vulnerable population to win political points in the culture war. When he speaks like that -- which he does with some frequency -- PEOPLE DIE. That, to me, is more important than a medal at a sports event. (And yes, that IS unfair, but there are better ways of redressing that situation than this fascist fuck doing a big presser about it.)
Yes, please, more funding for mental health. I don't think people realize how much psychological damage the pandemic did on Gen Z in particular.
One more point, with trans athletes: it works the other way, too. Many many more trans kids stop doing sports altogether because of the binary gender division than keep going and win gold medals. Locker rooms are no less awkward than bathrooms. Trans boys don't want to play on girls' teams.
Nothing about this is easy. It's all very complicated, and also new: we don't, as a society, have the first idea of what to do, because there's really no precedents.
I was looking forward to reading a variety of comments, but I notice that instead one comment here has been posted four times. Maybe this can be corrected?
I've lately taken to calling him DeDumbass -- even added it to my dictionary, so I don't have to see the little red underlining squiggles. The most positive thing I've heard about the possibilities of a presidential run is that he hates to schmooze, in fact, he's incapable of it. I don't think that's something one can learn and be successful at it. And if you can't schmooze, you can't be president. Full stop. Republican donors always want extra added value for their money, like they get at Publix. He's always going to be an awkward high school sophomore giving a speech in front of the whole class, who's laughing at him. He can't debate. He doesn't have the "charm" and "charisma" of a Trump. Keep an eye on him certainly, but he's a pretender to the throne. You can't win the presidency with JUST the Florida vote!
Sounds like deSantis - avoids eye contact, can't schmooze, doesn't care - may fit the diagnostic picture of a gifted person with Aspergers gone bad. All the "Aspergians" I know are wonderful, most are brilliant and all a bit uncomfortable in social situations, and they are good people. This man, whatever his mental make up, is bad.
I tend to agree, Steve, but I worry that it's just wishful thinking on my part. There are states that would elect an inanimate carbon rod if it had an R next to the name.
I remember years ago, watching Clinton at a SOTU. I had on PBS, so there was no stupid analysis, and it showed him making the rounds, schmoozing. He was SO GOOD AT IT. Dubya, for all his faults, same thing. Who wants to have a beer with DeDumbass?
I call him Ron DeSatan because he is pure evil. I find it interesting though that he is hellbent on killing off his idiot voting population with his opposition to the Covid vaccination and every other Covid mitigation. But then who needs voters when you’re a fascist.
Greg, Great analysis of Ronny. He is more frightening than DJT because he is intelligent but a fascist scumbag. For numerous reasons, one of which was the conversion of FL into a red state, we sold our Cracker shack and left the Big Bend red Trumplandia and returned to MA. We miss the warm weather but not the dumb political environment. Besides being among liberals everyday feels good and reinforces our fantasy thinking that things will work out for the good guys.
I think that's the smart move. Florida is a lovely place, obviously, and lots of awesome people live there, but between the fascism and the hurricanes, it's better to stay up north.
I love Gal. I've learned so many things from her.
Thanks so much for having her on.
Love StacyO 💕
Ditto Stacy!
She's the best.
The more the Republikkkans attack Democrats, the deeper the hole they dig for themselves to fall into. Not only are they wasting an opportunity to do something productive, they are getting paid to do it, a stupid waste our taxpayers moneys. Someone should put a cease and desist order on them and Murdoch's empire for harassment and noise pollution.
The Republican voters are so deep in their own silo that they don't see it. They are dying of covid at a much higher clip than Dems, because they are fed this nonsense, and they STILL don't see it. If death doesn't penetrate the bubble, what will?
Yet another Putin-Hitler-inspired monster. Great analysis, great info. Thank you Greg and Gal ❤️
And like them, a tediously boring person.
Is it true Casey DeSatans really had cancer? - I might be wrong but that was shady to me as well.
The fact that we even have to pause and question it speaks volumes. They WOULD lie about that. As the George Santos affair proves, they will lie about ANYTHING, without shame.
Does DeSantis suck? Definitely but only 90%.
Your section specifically on Trans Rights - Greg, it’s not “someone” who gets a bronze medal instead of gold, it’s a female. You sit down at the patriarchy piano singing, “in the grand scheme of things, so fucking what?”
Oh yeah, let’s stifle any particular female’s attainment and lessen the chance of education elevating scholarships in high school so we can get young women used to being cheated. Because if the Left, funded by rich trans women activists, a la ACLU, has anything to say about it, it will be gender identity not physical bodies that qualifies competitions nationally and internationally. Read Left wing Vox Media boutique OUTSPORTS online magazine that touts “These 20 trans women have won national or international competitions or championships.”
The Left needs to fight for fully funded competent caring mental health care for gender-dysphoria instead of saying, if you don’t let vulnerable boys do what they want they will commit suicide.
I leave you with this quote: “ For what man can honestly deny that he has not a secret feeling that where his pleasure and woman’s seem to conflict, the woman must be sacrificed; and what is worse, woman herself has come to think so too.” - Elizabeth Cady Stanton
Worse indeed
Maybe my point is not as clear, having just the excerpt from the larger article about stochastic terrorism and trans people.
The GOP wants trans people dead. Or, at least is willing to sacrifice their lives to win elections. That's the purpose of DeSantis making that into a big issue, drawing attention to it. He's just trying to stoke rage against a very vulnerable population to win political points in the culture war. When he speaks like that -- which he does with some frequency -- PEOPLE DIE. That, to me, is more important than a medal at a sports event. (And yes, that IS unfair, but there are better ways of redressing that situation than this fascist fuck doing a big presser about it.)
Yes, please, more funding for mental health. I don't think people realize how much psychological damage the pandemic did on Gen Z in particular.
One more point, with trans athletes: it works the other way, too. Many many more trans kids stop doing sports altogether because of the binary gender division than keep going and win gold medals. Locker rooms are no less awkward than bathrooms. Trans boys don't want to play on girls' teams.
Nothing about this is easy. It's all very complicated, and also new: we don't, as a society, have the first idea of what to do, because there's really no precedents.
Excellent piece Greg, coupled with Gal’s kind thoughts on DeSantis (we all have words for him) mine being va te faire foutre, trou de cul!
How’s your health?
Thanks, Patrick. When we went to France on our honeymoon, not being able to swear was such a hindrance, I felt...
I still have a lingering cough that my wife is worried about, but otherwise I'm much better, thanks.
I was looking forward to reading a variety of comments, but I notice that instead one comment here has been posted four times. Maybe this can be corrected?
Cannot ignore. You can hit delete on the extra ones.
I hide the duplicates - not same as delete?
Not sure, but whatever you did worked. Thanks.
Thank you!
I've lately taken to calling him DeDumbass -- even added it to my dictionary, so I don't have to see the little red underlining squiggles. The most positive thing I've heard about the possibilities of a presidential run is that he hates to schmooze, in fact, he's incapable of it. I don't think that's something one can learn and be successful at it. And if you can't schmooze, you can't be president. Full stop. Republican donors always want extra added value for their money, like they get at Publix. He's always going to be an awkward high school sophomore giving a speech in front of the whole class, who's laughing at him. He can't debate. He doesn't have the "charm" and "charisma" of a Trump. Keep an eye on him certainly, but he's a pretender to the throne. You can't win the presidency with JUST the Florida vote!
Sounds like deSantis - avoids eye contact, can't schmooze, doesn't care - may fit the diagnostic picture of a gifted person with Aspergers gone bad. All the "Aspergians" I know are wonderful, most are brilliant and all a bit uncomfortable in social situations, and they are good people. This man, whatever his mental make up, is bad.
I tend to agree, Steve, but I worry that it's just wishful thinking on my part. There are states that would elect an inanimate carbon rod if it had an R next to the name.
I remember years ago, watching Clinton at a SOTU. I had on PBS, so there was no stupid analysis, and it showed him making the rounds, schmoozing. He was SO GOOD AT IT. Dubya, for all his faults, same thing. Who wants to have a beer with DeDumbass?
But: so much depends on Biden's health.
I have taken to calling him Ron DeFascist. I think it's perfect.
No argument there!
Agree 100%.
I call him Ron DeSatan because he is pure evil. I find it interesting though that he is hellbent on killing off his idiot voting population with his opposition to the Covid vaccination and every other Covid mitigation. But then who needs voters when you’re a fascist.
I got shivers there. You're right. It's really a death cult, isn't it?