Has Our Political Divide Shredded Our Shared American Values?
Our political divide is so acrimonious, can we actually articulate values that all Americans share? Can we list them? Do we live them?
CalicoJack
It's been five long years of blogging the Trump years. We've laughed, we've cried, we've pulled some of our remaining hair out, but we've made it. It is almost done and our democracy, nation, and souls are still largely intact. Unfortunately, we're not through.There is much more to come as we stitch ourselves back together like some kind of common Frankenstein monster as we recover from the PTSD that Trump gave us and the needless deaths and suffering from #COVID19. We also have to keep #BidenHarris honest & progressive, oppose Republican obstructionism anti-democratic tendencies, and whatever other black swans await us. All of which will be addressed using good old-fashioned snarcky, sarcasticky, profaney fun and psychological insights.
Rape Culture: Yes, It is ALL Men, the Right Situation
The situations we are in causes behavior including rape. And, in the RIGHT situation any man will commit sexual aggression including sexual assault.
Video: How to Resist Trump’s Shock Doctrine — The Intercept
Naomi Klein makes a prediction: the Ol’ Pussy Grabber will use a crisis to further erode democracy and enrich himself and the wealthy. She says we should be ready, and she gives us five steps to follow. Know them. Live them. Be ready for the quiz.
Trump is preparing to meet Putin this week by reading tweet-length memos – Vox
He’s reading tweet-length memos to prepare for meeting Putin when he reads at all! They have no agenda for the meeting. Holy mother of great negotiators, we are going to be taken out behind the woodshed and schooled. Worse than the SALT II talks between Gorbachev and Reagan.
Understanding the Repube Healthcare Debacle with Groupthink & Horizontal Hostilities
While it is fun watching the Keystone Kops get themselves out of their healthcare debacle, it is also our future. Luckily, psychology has some advice that might could help if they would only take it.
The Effects of the Shear Volume of Mishegas Out of the White House
The Ol’ Pussy Grabber has effectively weaponized information overload and is bludgeoning our democracy to death with it. Read about why it is difficult to keep up with all of the mishegas that is coming out of the White House.
Rape Culture: Yes, It is ALL Men, the Evolution Argument
Men evolved to rape. Circumstances will vary, but it is inside all of us. Change your perspective from the man’s to the woman’s and rape becomes much more difficult to excuse.
Thoughts on the 2016 Presidential Election Survey (Shmaltz & Menudo)
My good blogging buddy, Shmaltz, is collecting opinions about the 2016 election via a survey. Be chum, be a pal, be a sport, and help her out, why don’tcha?
Confronting Rape Culture: Empathy & Defying Cultural Norms
It is clear that we live in a rape culture and that it will take a lot to change it. What does it take for individuals to make a difference? To stand up and speak out?
The Goldwater Rule and Presidential Mental Health: Pros and Cons — Medscape
I have oft opined on the mental health status of the Ol’ Pussy Grabber. I make it no secret. I also wrote about the duty to warn about a dangerous person about to inflict serious harm on someone or something — certainly the way I see the Ol’ Pussy Grabber. Here are some other sides to the argument, but decidedly less snarky, sarcasticky, and profaney.
Autism Explained: Simple New Theory Links Confusing Array of Symptoms – PsyBlog
In “Out of the Autistic Closet,” I recounted my experiences with autism and opined that it was a disorder of prediction. This article supports that approach.
Women have been drugged and raped by men for centuries. This medieval woman fought back — and won. – Vox
We here at the Psy really like rape. Er, I mean, we’re interested in rape, which is to say that rape is very much on our minds… Ugh! I mean that after having worked for a rape crisis center and sexually transmitted disease clinic and as an HIV […]
Quickie: No Investigation! No Investigation! You’re the Investigation! The Depth of the OPG’s Narcissism
The response of the Ol’ Pussy Grabber and the Repube Congress to Comey’s testimony shows just how dangerous the combination of a narcissist in the WH & an authoritarian party in Congress are for our democracy.
Meme: Eric Trump Steals From Children With Cancer
Eric Trump is a chip off the old block, ain’t he? Sets up a foundation to skim donations for the Ol’ Pussy Grabber! The family that grifts together, goes to jail together! We can only hope!
Diabolical Mastermind, Intellectual Lightweight, Moron? Jared Kushner. You Decide. UPDATED
Find out everything you never really wanted to know about the enigmatic shadowy figure bumping into the Ol’ Pussy Grabber’s ass, Jared Kushner! Why is he called Le Jejune? Is he really a diabolical mastermind or a moron? Review the evidence, and you decide!
Meme: Minimizing is Normalizing
We can accept no excuses or minimalizations of the transgressions of the WH. There is criminal and treasonous intent. We are being sold cheap to narcissistic ambition. ACCEPT NO EXCUSES
Quick Thoughts: Interrupting Harassment — The Psy of Life
The Tri Met Heroes, 2 dead, 1 injured, attacked while defending two women from public harassment. These types of attacks have increased. Learn the best way to intervene to help others.
The Authoritarian Threat to our Democracy Illustrated by the Week’s News!
Jared Kushner wanted a back alley communications channel with the Kremlin. Comey soils the reputation of the FBI. Gianforte makes assaulting reporters acceptable. The GOP is attacking the institutions of our democracy.
He’s a Narcissist! What Else Do We Need To Know?
The news out of the WH in the last two weeks has been absolutely extraordinary. Everyone is AMAZED that the admin is so inept, clumsy, obvious. But, should they be amazed? We have a NARCISSIST running the executive branch of the government! What did anyone expect?
Meme: All the Praise Emoluments can Buy
The Ol’ Pussy Grabber’s first international trip and speech: he praises oppressive, autocratic regimes responsible for funding terrorism, committing atrocities, and oppressing minorities, namely Shi’ite Muslims. Is this what emoluments can get you?
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