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.
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Get the background information, the script, stater tweet, tips, suggestions, alternative ways of contacting them, and loads of other informational links. It is time to pressure your Senators to vote to convict Trump and bar him from ever holding office again.
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The recent spat of censuring the Congressional Republicans who voted for impeachment really really shows how deeply the GOP has plunged into groupthink. And, they aren’t letting go of it any time soon.
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It’s Black History Month, so I thought I’d repost this article from 20 August 2017 written shortly after the Charlottesville Good People On Both Sides White Supremacist Rally.
The five things listed here for white people to do to end racism are really really good and effective. You should give ’em a go and tell us about it in the comments!
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Celebrate Black History Month by deepening your understanding of the ways racism is expressed and how it damages Black folks in America!
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I know, TL;DR, but there’s a lot to be fixed in our democracy! And, we need all hands on deck calling their MoC to get her done, so work with me here and read all about Indivisible’s plan to fix our democracy and follow some links and become part of the movement.
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As the Trump insurrection riot and TOO response makes clear, our democracy is under direct attack. The GOP really is actively trying to destroy our democracy. It is now all hands on deck. We all have to fight against the conservative authoritarian power grab. One way to do that is to be an engaged, informed, and organized voter. It means keeping up with what your MoM is doing and contacting them frequently. Luckily Indivisible has just the guide to show us how.
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There are three issues, so there’s a little more background than usual and they all need a lot of snark, too. But, here is everything you need to know to contact your senators about the filibuster, the Big Lie, and impeachment. Background, script, tips, suggestions, and contact information.
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It’s only been three weeks since Trump’s Insurrection Riot stormed the Capitol building threatening to hang Mike Pence, assassinate Nancy Pelosi, and wreck mayhem upon us all. Now we have another few weeks for the impeachment trial and the GOP is doing all it can to gaslight us into believing the whole thing was little more than some bad gas in a stuffy car amongst friends. Don’t let ’em gaslight you! And, in this case it being a flashbulb memory will help, especially if you follow these helpful hints.
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The Civil War never ended. America has been fighting over racism and the abuse of Black people by white supremacists from the beginnings of our country. Discrimination, white identity, and racism are lodged deep in our psyche and are exploited by cynical politicians to harvest votes from low-information voters.
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America was founded on discrimination, white identity, and racism. It all started with those damned Puritans and Calvinists in the 13 original colonies, and it ain’t been excised yet. Understanding just how entrenched racism is in our deep culture should help us get rid of it, maybe, and understand the strength of the dog whistles.
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The attack on Congress by the seditious mob wound up by Trump was shocking even by Trump’s standards. But, it is the logical extension of a movement based on racism and white supremacy. In essence we are still fighting the Civil War.
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It is time to focus on the true problem of our democracy: Mitch McConnell. Once again, he is putting his personal political ambition above the needs of the country and delaying bringing the impeachment of Trump to a vote in the Senate. We need to call him to let him know that it won’t bring a GOP majority in the Senate in 2022. We’ll remember.
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Call your MoC and urge them to either support the Articles of Impeachment and removal for inciting the seditious riot on 6 January. Is anything more needed? Get thee to the phones!
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Help stop the sedition and insurrection! Do your part as an engaged citizen. Support 25th Amendmenting Trump’s dumb sorry ass by contacting (tweeting) the Cabinet officers! Show them they have support!
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It was a long year! We did OKAY! It took a while to review, so sue me, will you? Anywho, find out the two big changes made to Ye Olde Blogge and have a look at the top ten posts of the year.
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While 2020 was an eventful year and one that we should all reflect on, it also marks the end of Trump’s era in our lives. Join me in reflecting on the things we’ve learned and how we’ve changed during Trump’s time in office.
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Can we ever forgive Trump supporters for the needless deaths of 340,000+ deaths, the needless suffering of the #COVID19 pandemic, assaulting our democracy, damaging our national security, and putting us through such hell for four years all for the sake of Trump’s ego? We should forgive anyone who can fulfill the four-parts of an effective apology.
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I KNOW, it’s a longish read, but Election 2020 was REALLY disappointing! It occupied a big place in the Airing of Grievances during Festivus.Here are the cognitive tendencies that explain why our expectation of a blue tsunami were met by a blue puddle.
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About all that’s left of Trump is his revenge on the country for his election loss. His revenge will be terrible, too, filled with pain, suffering, misery, and death. It starts with the #COVID19 relief and stimulus bill being gummed up by delay, bad faith negotiations, and the end of the 116th Congress.
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Having an extreme narcissist in office is a double edged sword: he’s easily predicted, so you can predict how he’ll hurt you. It is Mitch McConnell and the Congressional Republican’s turn in the barrel. Enjoy some schadenfruede as Trump puts them over the barrel.
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