Chit-Chat: The Feels

[peacheslatour]

19 minutes ago, Absolom said:

I've voted by mail for over 30 years now.  I'm lucky I live in California where if the mail becomes a problem, there are safe places I can drop off the ballot.

Same with Washington. They will come after blue states first.

[Yeah No]

2 hours ago, MostlyContent said:

Oh!  I actually had no idea Republicans voted party more than the Democrats.  I think I've voted a straight ticket once in my whole life, but my husband always does.....so who knows.   :)

Maybe it's just my experience but I've known far more registered Democrats voting across party lines than Republicans, especially recently, like since Trump came along.  Like the ones that voted for Trump this time, which included the ones that decided to now call themselves independents. I am pretty sure that if less of those present and former Democrats had voted for Trump, Harris definitely would have won.

I remember when I went to my HS reunion in October of 2016, a couple of old classmates confided in me that they were leaning toward voting for Trump in the election. My jaw fell. These were staunch New York Democrats from WAY back. It was then I realized he had a real chance of winning. If people like that were willing to vote for him it was a real possibility. Of course my other friends scoffed at me when I told them that. But here we are.

But, and this is just my opinion, but I think a lot of rank and file "old time" Republicans will vote Republican because they still think it's a better alternative to voting Democrat and it's at least some insurance that nothing's going to go wacky and off the rails in any way. Well they can't say that based on what's happening now! Look, I'd rather have some relatively innocuous gender pronouns to worry about than the kind of real wacko and potentially dangerous stuff that's coming down from Trump, Musk, etc. in the past few weeks. They lure Republicans in by saying they're going to cut out unnecessary spending. Then they proceed to make massive cuts to government agencies and programs with only a cursory look into things. Not a real investigation - that takes more time. This could end up costing our country far more money and problems in the long run than they think they're going to save. It's not just about what they say they're going to do. They have to know what they're doing. And I don't think they do, sorry. 

[Lantern7]

On 2/19/2025 at 7:23 PM, anony.miss said:

I will concede he's the King of "hamburders" ; )

From tonight's Late Show with Stephen Colbert:

[Soapy Goddess]

3 hours ago, Annber03 said:

But regarding acceptance, how, exactly, am I supposed to be accepting of people defending someone who tried to violently overturn an election? How am I supposed to be accepting ofr someone who's trying to take away people's rights? 

I never defended that and the riots of 1/6. Nor have I defended taking away people's rights. In fact, I actually said I was opposed to overturning RvW.

And truth be told, it's not my place to defend his actions. My objective here was maybe to discuss the difference of opinion(s), but it all got off on the wrong foot, and that's unfortunate for ALL of us.

 

[MostlyContent]

34 minutes ago, Yeah No said:

I am pretty sure that if less of those present and former Democrats had voted for Trump, Harris definitely would have won.

 

I'm just spitballing here because I know very little about the salient decisions/timing that Harris had to deal with, but I've always thought she might have won had she chosen Shapiro.  Even with the current situation  (Israel/Hamas), I've still wondered about it.   I'm pretty sure it would have made a difference in at least WI and PA.  

I've heard differing opinions about Walz.  One article/report says he was chosen because of the strong progressive policies, and another will say that they thought perhaps he would have an appeal as he's a white, midwestern guy or something.  Either way, I don't think he helped her out.  

 

49 minutes ago, Yeah No said:

But, and this is just my opinion, but I think a lot of rank and file "old time" Republicans will vote Republican because they still think it's a better alternative to voting Democrat and it's at least some insurance that nothing's going to go wacky and off the rails in any way.

 

Even under all of that there are such fundamental differences in our respective partys' basic tenets.   I can't speak for all Republicans, but I prefer our Fed in as small a dose as possible.  It seems that most states handle the money and programs a lot better than DC.  Not all, to be sure.  

[CM-BlueButterfly]

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[Spartan Girl]

Well, on the bright side, Canada won the hockey game!

[Mollywolly555]

Trying to understand.

What does one bear support for in the current administration?

How about (at least) 3 specific examples?

Is the gist of this argument that: acceptance of a different point of view  constitutes the right of a person to hold that perspective, but does not necessarily mean support or defense of said perspective from either proponents or those who disagree?

Idk if those 2 points can be separated without specifically spelling it out each and every time one responds, which is laborious. 

Freedom of choice is just that.  Acceptance is a choice,  not mandatory, no matter what one believes is a party line. 

[bluegirl147]

7 hours ago, MostlyContent said:

Even under all of that there are such fundamental differences in our respective partys' basic tenets.   I can't speak for all Republicans, but I prefer our Fed in as small a dose as possible.  It seems that most states handle the money and programs a lot better than DC.  Not all, to be sure.  

I'm not an economist but I do know Bush's two wars and his and Trump's tax cuts added trillions to the deficit and our national debt. Once upon a time Republicans might have cared about fiscal conservatism but that ship has long sailed.  Unless Democrats are in charge of course.

7 hours ago, MostlyContent said:

I'm just spitballing here because I know very little about the salient decisions/timing that Harris had to deal with, but I've always thought she might have won had she chosen Shapiro.  Even with the current situation  (Israel/Hamas), I've still wondered about it.   I'm pretty sure it would have made a difference in at least WI and PA.  

When Harris chose Walz I thought she should have chosen Shapiro but I doubt it would have made a difference.

8 hours ago, Yeah No said:

This could end up costing our country far more money and problems in the long run than they think they're going to save.

It definitely will. Of course Trump and Musk will deny they had anything to do with it.

 

[Cementhead]

“We actually ended up using America’s favourite strategy against them,” said Connor McDavid, who scored the winning goal. “I wanted the trophy, so I took it without asking them what they thought.”  

 

[bluegirl147]

10 hours ago, Macbeth1966 said:

Now Trump is taking over???  We will wish we were back with Dejoy. 

Apparently Trump turned against DeJoy because he didn't destroy the USPS quick enough.

10 hours ago, Annber03 said:

It's almost like trying to violently overturn a democratic election was a massive warning sign that more people should've paid attention to or something

The fact Merrick Garland took so long to even start the investigation was a huge mistake.

 

5 minutes ago, Cementhead said:

“We actually ended up using America’s favourite strategy against them,” said Connor McDavid, who scored the winning goal. “I wanted the trophy, so I took it without asking them what they thought.”  

 

How long before other countries start treating us the way Trump is treating other countries? In my lifetime I never thought we would be part of the Axis.

[Cementhead]

4 minutes ago, bluegirl147 said:

The fact Merrick Garland took so long to even start the investigation was a huge mistake.

Merrick Garland is near the very top of the list of the people I blame for the absolute shit show we are all collectively living in now. 

[heatherchandler]

19 hours ago, annzeepark914 said:

I think the DNC needs to sit up & take notice re: the D governors. 

Oh god not Pritzker.  He’s a big billionaire baby.  In Illinois, the Black Caucus is critical of him and the Latino Caucus as well.  

[ProudMary]

19 minutes ago, bluegirl147 said:

The fact Merrick Garland took so long to even start the investigation was a huge mistake.

 

13 minutes ago, Cementhead said:

Merrick Garland is near the very top of the list of the people I blame for the absolute shit show we are all collectively living in now. 

The fact that Mitch McConnell never gave Supreme Court nominee Merrick Garland a Senate hearing was the turning point. 

The fact that Mitch McConnell said on January 6th that what Trump had done that day was a bridge too far, yet a few weeks later wouldn't get GOP Senators in line to convict him after the House had impeached him, which would have permanently barred Trump from ever holding public office again, puts him (McConnell) at the top of the list for people to blame for the decimation of our nation that we're looking at right now. When McConnell said, "Let the courts decide," he signed the warrant for the end of the US as we know it.

 

[Yeah No]

7 hours ago, MostlyContent said:

Even under all of that there are such fundamental differences in our respective partys' basic tenets.   I can't speak for all Republicans, but I prefer our Fed in as small a dose as possible.  It seems that most states handle the money and programs a lot better than DC.  Not all, to be sure.  

OK but I don't think most Republicans want zero government and one oligarch/monarch/dictator either. It's becoming more and more obvious given what he's doing now that this is Trump's and his cronies' ultimate goal. So it's not just the Fed in "small doses", it's going to be no doses at this rate. And I just can't understand how Republicans aren't seeing the direction this is taking and how bad it will be for the country. Only the most extreme right wing fiscal conservative would be on board with the stuff that's been happening in the past few weeks. It's obvious that they ultimately want everything privatized and lots of luck to seniors, the poor, and anyone that relies on government for their medical and survival, not to mention money for disasters, infrastructure, etc., etc. And I seriously doubt that our taxes are going to be cut THAT MUCH to offset what they're doing and aiming to do. And billionaires aren't going to step up and donate money to charity to help people that lose benefits because of it either. Crime will go up, suffering, homelessness, etc. But they don't care. It doesn't affect them. They can just build the walls higher around their fortresses to keep the rabble out. The rest of us can't. There's a reason we need a moderate amount of government and it's not just bleeding heart stuff. It's common sense, of which our president thinks he has a lot, LOL. If he did, he would see the short sightedness of what he's doing. But he seriously lacks long range vision.

[ProudMary]

Let me say that while I thought Joe Biden did a great job naming his Cabinet overall, I was deeply disappointed by the Merrick Garland nomination as Attorney General. While I believed Garland would have done an acceptable job as a moderate Supreme Court Justice, I wanted Biden to name Sally Yates as his AG nominee, but Biden knew that wouldn't be a smooth approval. The GOP would have tied up her confirmation as she already had a history of standing up to Trump while she was acting AG.

[Eri]

The Citizens United decision has also influenced the way campaigns are conducted, allowing wealthier individuals more opportunity to participate in elections, which has resulted in diminished representation for the general public. 

May I just say how horrified I am regarding Patel's confirmation as FBI Director? >_<

Edited 9 hours ago by Eri

[bluegirl147]

22 minutes ago, Yeah No said:

OK but I don't think most Republicans want zero government and one oligarch/monarch/dictator either.

I think the MAGA base is open to that as long as they are favored subjects. We are seeing and hearing it now.  They were cheering Trump Musk on when he was laying off  firing thousands of federal employees until he they got that termination email.  If Biden or Obama or even Bill Clinton had wanted to do even a small sliver of what Trump has and wants to do Republicans would have thrown a fit.   We heard through Obama's second term how they were sure he was going to try to stay in office for a third term.  That didn't happen and now we have Trump wanting to have a third term and a whole bunch of Reps are saying sure I like that idea.

32 minutes ago, ProudMary said:

The fact that Mitch McConnell never gave Supreme Court nominee Merrick Garland a Senate hearing was the turning point. 

You are right. Between that and his laser focus on installing right wing justices throughout our judiciary he will be remembered as one of the architects of this hellscape we are living in. 

25 minutes ago, ProudMary said:

Let me say that while I thought Joe Biden did a great job naming his Cabinet overall, I was deeply disappointed by the Merrick Garland nomination as Attorney General.

I think he nominated him as a fuck you to Republicans who didn't allow him a SCOTUS nomination vote. Also Biden was still playing the political game from 40 years ago. He never really understood the rules have changed.  It's blood sport now.

2 minutes ago, Eri said:

May I just say how horrified I am regarding Patel's confirmation as FBI Director? >_<

I watch a leftish YouTube show and I was horrified to hear they agreed with his enemies list.  Which included Hillary Clinton, Joe Biden, William Barr and Cassidy Hutchinson.  They think Cassidy Hutchinson should be punished????  All the poor girl did was testify and tell the truth.

[Dimity]

1 hour ago, Cementhead said:

“We actually ended up using America’s favourite strategy against them,” said Connor McDavid, who scored the winning goal. “I wanted the trophy, so I took it without asking them what they thought.”  

 

I loved the CBC headline "Canada trumps U.S."  And don't you forget it Herr Trump.

My sister just posted this meme:

Quote

 

Canada wins 3 - 2

Trump is Führious

 

😄

And this one is even more on the money:

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Canada beats Russia Again!

 

Edited 9 hours ago by Dimity

[PRgal]

3 hours ago, Mollywolly555 said:

Trying to understand.

What does one bear support for in the current administration?

How about (at least) 3 specific examples?

Is the gist of this argument that: acceptance of a different point of view  constitutes the right of a person to hold that perspective, but does not necessarily mean support or defense of said perspective from either proponents or those who disagree?

Idk if those 2 points can be separated without specifically spelling it out each and every time one responds, which is laborious. 

Freedom of choice is just that.  Acceptance is a choice,  not mandatory, no matter what one believes is a party line. 

This is why some people always feel like they need to justify themselves.  Over explain.  It can get quite toxic, TBH.  I do it a lot and my brain hurts.  

 

1 hour ago, Cementhead said:

“We actually ended up using America’s favourite strategy against them,” said Connor McDavid, who scored the winning goal. “I wanted the trophy, so I took it without asking them what they thought.”  

 

HAHAHAHA!  Could also try to blast Nickelback (or Bieber) on loop in their dressing room.  Or is that too cruel?

[Dimity]

[bluegirl147]

19 minutes ago, Dimity said:

I loved the CBC headline "Canada trumps U.S."  And don't you forget it Herr Trump.

My sister just posted this meme:

😄

And this one is even more on the money:

 

Fuhrious is the best one.

It's the little things that count.  And will get under Trump's incredibly thin skin.

[ECM1231]

https://www.instagram.com/p/DGTNfbJO5ho/?igsh=ZGJkNWtpdzV0M2o0

Edited 8 hours ago by ECM1231

[Kemper]

6 hours ago, Spartan Girl said:

Well, on the bright side, Canada won the hockey game!

 I....and my family - were so so looking forward to the game last night. (Former long time Northern Va residents and Washington Capitals Fans). The whole series has been riveting and the perfect tonic to the times we live in. Ratings were huge. But. Our (and a whole lot of people) were disappointed when politics intervened. Mostly thanks to the GM of the USA team (not the coach ) enthusiastically inviting Trump to the final game. So you know he just had to insert himself into the proceedings. 

Before the game he stated what a "big hockey fan" he was, made a couple of other ridiculous remarks. Result? For me, it was like the air being let out of my enthusiasm. My brother texted me "leave it to Trump to ruin everything" ...  so true. I watched the game. Group FaceTimed with family during and after. All felt the same way. And they are rabid fans. And now......

 On to the breaking news of Trump apparently dismantling the Postal Service. Who wants to start taking bets that Amazon (Fuck you Jeff Bezos) will likely win the contract when the Postal Service is gone. Let the "sports betting" begin. Another billionaire gets even obscenely richer on the backs of regular citizens.(I am also sick of Musk throwing his phallic ax around)

I am exhausted and sad most everyday about what is happening in our country. This hockey series was so fun at the beginning; but was not sad that Canada won. Yes, I also know that fans from Canada had been booing our national anthem. Fights ensued. (part of hockey culture) Did not last long; and pumped up enthusiasm on both teams. 

 

Edited 8 hours ago by Kemper

[PRgal]

@Kemper I don't think the Caps have ever been in Canada?  Not according to Wikipedia, anyway.  Or do you mean your family?

[bluegirl147]

3 minutes ago, Kemper said:

Thanks to the GM (not the coach of the USA team ) enthusiastically inviting Trump to the final game. Maga much? So you know he just had to insert himself into the proceedings.

Before the game he stated what a "big hockey fan" he was, made a couple of other ridiculous remarks. The USA team "seemed" happy by the endorsement. Result? For me, it was like the air being let out of my enthusiasm. My brother texted me "leave it to Trump to ruin everything" ...  so true.

Everything Trump touches dies.  There was even a book written with that very title to prove it.  It was released in 2018.  Definitely needs an update.

[Kemper]

I edited my post about the hockey. It was even longer....if you can imagine.

PR gal...the Caps were formed when some players from Canadian teams were moved moved to DC to form a new team... The Washington Capitals. I think in 1973/74. Took awhile for a hockey team to "catch on" in the area; even longer for the team to become a Force. My husband's office bought two seasons tickets and we all shared. Most of us seeing about 10 games a season. Good times. 

Edited 7 hours ago by Kemper

[PRgal]

4 minutes ago, Kemper said:

I edited my post about the hockey series. It was even longer....if you can imagine.

PR gal...the Caps were formed when a Canadian NHL team (cannot remember the name) was moved to DC and renamed The Washington Capitals. Took awhile for a hockey team to "catch on" in the area; even longer for the team to become a Force. My husband's office bought two seasons tickets and we all shared. Most of us seeing about 10 games a season. Good times.

Interesting.  I know that Montreal's old BASEBALL team moved to the DC area, but I can't find anything on Google about hockey.  The two Canadian teams I know of that moved to the US were Winnipeg (but they have since regained a team) when they moved to Phoenix and Quebec when they moved to Colorado.

[Kemper]

19 minutes ago, PRgal said:

Interesting.  I know that Montreal's old BASEBALL team moved to the DC area, but I can't find anything on Google about hockey.  The two Canadian teams I know of that moved to the US were Winnipeg (but they have since regained a team) when they moved to Phoenix and Quebec when they moved to Colorado.

Maybe I was not clear (nothing unusual) .... but a Canadian TEAM did not move to DC. PLAYERS  from Different Canadian Teams were contracted/dealt to the NHL for a new EXPANSION team in the US. We had never been to a hockey game in our lives. Only took a couple of games (bad as the team was at the time) to make us fans.

I don't mean to sound grumpy and type in caps. (pun!)😍  I am just tired and worn down. And don't want to have to think about what I did or did not mean. Sorry - I said I was grumpy but don't mean to take it out on you. So now I will fixate on the small things...is my pension going to be taken away. It is in the mix. Will I and many of us - start to resemble the Russian people (especially women) you see on tv and in the news - wrapped up in many scarves and coats - sadly walking around cities with their shopping bags, trying to find and afford food (you especilly see them buying a loaf of bread). 

Edited 7 hours ago by Kemper

[Yeah No]

2 hours ago, bluegirl147 said:

I think the MAGA base is open to that as long as they are favored subjects. We are seeing and hearing it now.  They were cheering Trump Musk on when he was laying off  firing thousands of federal employees until he they got that termination email.  If Biden or Obama or even Bill Clinton had wanted to do even a small sliver of what Trump has and wants to do Republicans would have thrown a fit.   We heard through Obama's second term how they were sure he was going to try to stay in office for a third term.  That didn't happen and now we have Trump wanting to have a third term and a whole bunch of Reps are saying sure I like that idea.

Oh sure, the MAGA base is open to anything he does, but we have stuffy Northeastern/New England Republicans that aren't MAGA at all, especially the educated, moderate ones. And I don't necessarily mean school educated either. These are people that don't want to see the total privatization of the Post Office or Medical Plans under the ACA and a whole host of other things. They want some government, just a little snipping to eliminate waste. Not this big crude and misguided gutting of everything that's going on. But I don't get why they're just letting it all happen just because of Trump. It's getting harder and harder for me to see how he really represents the average non-MAGA Republican anymore. This is one of the BIG problems my husband has with MAGA other than the social justice issues.

As we get older we realize the importance of government to protect the little guy. The average non-MAGA Republicans who aren't rich and can't weather this stuff financially should care about that but they're just so happy a Democrat isn't in office they're hand waving a WHOLE LOT. More and more every day. And the MAGA crowd, many of whom are poor don't even realize they're cutting off their noses to spite their faces. But anything for Trump because he "loves them and has their back, unlike Democrats", LOL. I have news for them, Trump is FOS and those Democrats cared about them more than they knew. But it's all what's on the surface anymore for people. They can't even see two layers deep to know what's in their best interests.

[Yeah No]

You know, I have to laugh about the MAGA bunch. Many of them are poor and lower middle class whites. You know, the ones that live out in the back woods and are "doomsday preppers". Well, they might have to dip into their doomsday stash sooner than they thought and for totally different reasons after Trump and Musk get through with taking down our entire government. Because all of this is going to hurt people like THEM the most! Oh, but they'd take a bullet for Donnie, because he "lurves" them so much. Gag me!

[Dimity]

16 minutes ago, Kemper said:

So now I will fixate on the small things...is my pension going to be taken away. It is in the mix.

This is not a small thing.  My husband recently retired and this is the first year we are doing our taxes with only income from govt and company pensions.  We are fine, mainly because of the company pension he gets but also because we both contributed to CPP (Canada Pension Plan) throughout our working careers.  It maxes out at a certain level but I would think for anyone retiring who does not have a company pension the CPP makes all the difference between living and just barely surviving.  The OAS (Old age security) to which everyone is entitled regardless of working history is absolutely not enough to live on.  Anyone who thinks differently probably has never tried.

Doing the math if I took out the govt "handouts" 🙄 we would have a very different retirement picture right now.

I simply cannot believe that even the GOP is prepared to let this happen to the American people.

Edited 7 hours ago by Dimity

[Dimity]

41 minutes ago, PRgal said:

Interesting.  I know that Montreal's old BASEBALL team moved to the DC area, but I can't find anything on Google about hockey.  The two Canadian teams I know of that moved to the US were Winnipeg (but they have since regained a team) when they moved to Phoenix and Quebec when they moved to Colorado.

That's what confused me!  I thought it was the Quebec Nordiques that had moved to Washington but it was the Expos!  Thank you for clearing that up.   At least I was thinking of the right province if not the right sport or the right city!

[bluegirl147]

34 minutes ago, Yeah No said:

It's getting harder and harder for me to see how he really represents the average non-MAGA Republican anymore

He never did. It was an illusion.  He went with whatever crowd was going to accept him and they did. He didn't care about their issues. 

27 minutes ago, Yeah No said:

You know, I have to laugh about the MAGA bunch. Many of them are poor and lower middle class whites.

In my red state that is exactly who they are.  They kept their Trump flags waving for the past almost 10 years. Even when things turn on them they will still support  him. They've drank gallons of Kool Aid.

20 minutes ago, Dimity said:

I simply cannot believe that even the GOP is prepared to let this happen to the American people.

The GOP sold out the American people a long time ago. Even people like Liz Cheney. Sure it's great she saw Trump as the clear and present danger he is but she voted with him for all his economic policies all the time. Republican politicians only play populists during election time.  They think anyone not donating to their campaigns aren't worthy of their concern.  Wasn't it Paul Ryan who said there are job creators and takers? His way of saying if you aren't rich you aren't contributing. Guess all the people who work at the jobs created (or as I like to call them tax paying employees) don't matter. Labor is nothing but a line item on budgets now.  And the first thing they always cut.  One reason our national debt soared after Bill Clinton left office was because more and more companies moved operations overseas.  And what happened?  Less jobs and therefore less employees paying taxes so less revenue coming into the Federal coffers.  But sure let's blame the "takers" for all that is wrong.

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[Dimity]

1 minute ago, bluegirl147 said:

The GOP sold out the American people a long time ago.

A really long time ago.  I was just reading an autobiography and in it there is mention of the way Republicans reacted to Roosevelt and the New Deal.  Hint: not well.  Back then though the American people (on the whole) knew who was on their side. 

[bluegirl147]

4 minutes ago, Dimity said:

A really long time ago.  I was just reading an autobiography and in it there is mention of the way Republicans reacted to Roosevelt and the New Deal.  Hint: not well.  Back then though the American people (on the whole) knew who was on their side. 

After the 60s and the Civil Rights legislation Republicans started becoming the party they are today.  Nixon thought he was above the law.  Reagan did tax cuts and demonized "welfare queens".  Bush Jr and Trump are responsible for the GOP you see today.

[Anela]

I've been seeing video of pushback from citizens, in town halls, against the GOP. This guy said that children should be sent to work, to earn school lunches! 

https://www.thedailybeast.com/gop-rep-rich-mccormick-faces-furious-locals-in-town-hall-event-gone-wrong/

https://www.union-bulletin.com/news/national/georgia-congressman-confronted-by-angry-crowd-over-support-for-trump-s-agenda/article_70e1b73f-7326-535c-bbde-b743d8931f59.html

California: https://www.ktvu.com/news/fighting-back-against-trump-rep-mark-desaulnier-holds-town-hall-moraga (this one is a Democrat)

Wisconsin: https://www.tmj4.com/news/washington-county/west-bend-voters-raise-concerns-about-pres-trump-and-elon-musk-at-republican-congressmans-town-hall

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[Yeah No]

25 minutes ago, bluegirl147 said:

He never did. It was an illusion.  He went with whatever crowd was going to accept him and they did. He didn't care about their issues. 

True but I don't even think he represents the MAGA people past what they're doing for HIM. As we all know, he doesn't care about anyone but himself.

We have MAGA here in CT too, mostly in the rural areas. One town in particular about 10 miles from here out in the country has a big TRUMP sign right next to the welcome sign to their town. And both neighbors on either side of us are Republican, although not necessarily MAGA types. One was the fire chief in our town for a while and works as a supervisor for the local power company. Lovely people but I think misguided politically. So I am well acquainted with them. There are also MAGA out in the Bronx, Queens and the boroughs other than Manhattan in NYC. A different animal but similar in many respects. And I know what they're like well too. 

[peacheslatour]

4 minutes ago, Yeah No said:

True but I don't even think he represents the MAGA people past what they're doing for HIM. As we all know, he doesn't care about anyone but himself.

We have MAGA here in CT too, mostly in the rural areas. One town in particular about 10 miles from here out in the country has a big TRUMP sign right next to the welcome sign to their town. And both neighbors on either side of us are Republican, although not necessarily MAGA types. One was the fire chief in our town for a while and works as a supervisor for the local power company. Lovely people but I think misguided politically. So I am well acquainted with them. There are also MAGA out in the Bronx, Queens and the boroughs other than Manhattan in NYC. A different animal but similar in many respects. And I know what they're like well too. 

Do you think they can see how much damage he is doing and is going to do to this country?

[annzeepark914]

1 hour ago, Dimity said:

That's what confused me!  I thought it was the Quebec Nordiques that had moved to Washington but it was the Expos!  Thank you for clearing that up.   At least I was thinking of the right province if not the right sport or the right city!

It was part of the Expos and a lot of other players looking for a job 😁. Those were wild times back in 2005 and it's why, whenever Major League is on, I try to catch the opening scenes. Go Nats!

Back on topic...😒.  Yesterday, someone asked, "Who's going to be buying houses, condos, etc., around here now?" 

Feb 28: Economic Blackout day. It has no political affiliation & is a protest re: rising prices on everything from food & gas to housing & utilities. It's "a boycott of all major retailers with the goal of enacting broader economic change" (article on CBS News Moneywatch).

Edited 5 hours ago by annzeepark914

[peacheslatour]

From Yahoo News, Feb. 20, 2025-

 

After installing himself as chairman of the Kennedy Center and firing several members of its board of trustees, Donald Trump has promised a new “Vision for a Golden Age in Arts and Culture.” We’re now beginning to get a sense of what that vision looks like, and it will apparently involve members of the J6 Prison Choir.

During an appearance at CPAC on Thursday, conservative activist and Trump ally Steve Bannon shared that the J6 Prison Choir, which is comprised of men previously imprisoned for their involvement in the January 6th United States Capitol attack, will soon perform at the Kennedy Center. Bannon said he was informed of their invitation by Ric Grenell, who was recently appointed by Trump as Kennedy Center’s interim executive director.

“I talked to Ambassador Ric Grenell last night, and — the J6 choir is going to play the Kennedy Center for a night in honor of their families,” Bannon claimed, before suggesting they also use the evening as an opportunity to put the “elites” in the “D.C. gulag for one night.”

[PRgal]

20 minutes ago, annzeepark914 said:

It was part of the Expos and a lot of other players looking for a job 😁. Those were wild times back in 2005 and it's why, whenever Major League is on, I try to catch the opening scenes. Go Nats!

Back on topic...😒.  Yesterday, someone asked, "Who's going to be buying houses, condos, etc., around here now?" 

Feb 28: Economic Blackout day. It has no political affiliation & is a protest re: rising prices on everything from food & gas to housing & utilities. It's "a boycott of all major retailers with the goal of enacting broader economic change" (article on CBS News Moneywatch).

We're boycotting anything American up here.  Supporting indies and local chains are okay if you HAVE to do anything.

[bluegirl147]

1 minute ago, peacheslatour said:

From Yahoo News, Feb. 20, 2025-

 

After installing himself as chairman of the Kennedy Center and firing several members of its board of trustees, Donald Trump has promised a new “Vision for a Golden Age in Arts and Culture.” We’re now beginning to get a sense of what that vision looks like, and it will apparently involve members of the J6 Prison Choir.

During an appearance at CPAC on Thursday, conservative activist and Trump ally Steve Bannon shared that the J6 Prison Choir, which is comprised of men previously imprisoned for their involvement in the January 6th United States Capitol attack, will soon perform at the Kennedy Center. Bannon said he was informed of their invitation by Ric Grenell, who was recently appointed by Trump as Kennedy Center’s interim executive director.

“I talked to Ambassador Ric Grenell last night, and — the J6 choir is going to play the Kennedy Center for a night in honor of their families,” Bannon claimed, before suggesting they also use the evening as an opportunity to put the “elites” in the “D.C. gulag for one night.”

Ok they are just trolling us at this point.  Who do they think will come to that concert?  Other felons? I don't even know how much tickets to the Kennedy Center events cost. Will MAGA be able to afford it?

[Anela]

3 minutes ago, peacheslatour said:

From Yahoo News, Feb. 20, 2025-

 

After installing himself as chairman of the Kennedy Center and firing several members of its board of trustees, Donald Trump has promised a new “Vision for a Golden Age in Arts and Culture.” We’re now beginning to get a sense of what that vision looks like, and it will apparently involve members of the J6 Prison Choir.

During an appearance at CPAC on Thursday, conservative activist and Trump ally Steve Bannon shared that the J6 Prison Choir, which is comprised of men previously imprisoned for their involvement in the January 6th United States Capitol attack, will soon perform at the Kennedy Center. Bannon said he was informed of their invitation by Ric Grenell, who was recently appointed by Trump as Kennedy Center’s interim executive director.

“I talked to Ambassador Ric Grenell last night, and — the J6 choir is going to play the Kennedy Center for a night in honor of their families,” Bannon claimed, before suggesting they also use the evening as an opportunity to put the “elites” in the “D.C. gulag for one night.”

That’s so messed up. 

[bluegirl147]

1 minute ago, Anela said:

That’s so messed up. 

What are they going to sing? Working on the Chain Gang?

[Anela]

11 minutes ago, bluegirl147 said:

What are they going to sing? Working on the Chain Gang?

I really feel like we shifted into an alternate timeline.  I know we didn’t, but it’s so fucked up.  

[ebk57]

28 minutes ago, peacheslatour said:

From Yahoo News, Feb. 20, 2025-

 

After installing himself as chairman of the Kennedy Center and firing several members of its board of trustees, Donald Trump has promised a new “Vision for a Golden Age in Arts and Culture.” We’re now beginning to get a sense of what that vision looks like, and it will apparently involve members of the J6 Prison Choir.

During an appearance at CPAC on Thursday, conservative activist and Trump ally Steve Bannon shared that the J6 Prison Choir, which is comprised of men previously imprisoned for their involvement in the January 6th United States Capitol attack, will soon perform at the Kennedy Center. Bannon said he was informed of their invitation by Ric Grenell, who was recently appointed by Trump as Kennedy Center’s interim executive director.

“I talked to Ambassador Ric Grenell last night, and — the J6 choir is going to play the Kennedy Center for a night in honor of their families,” Bannon claimed, before suggesting they also use the evening as an opportunity to put the “elites” in the “D.C. gulag for one night.”

Did he announce that before or after he gave a Nazi salute?  

Fuck him.

[bluegirl147]

10 minutes ago, Anela said:

I really feel like we shifted into an alternate timeline.  I know we didn’t, but it’s so fucked up.  

It's like a demented bizarro world.

[EtheltoTillie]

18 hours ago, ebk57 said:

Totally off topic, but this reminds me of a newspaper in a conservative country back in the day who put track star Tyson Gay's name in the paper as Tyson Homosexual.  Because...reasons...

That is the craziest story. I just heard about it on Rachel Maddow, I think. The other week. They were running headlines like homosexual wins medal. They had put a filter in that automatically changed the word gay to homosexual.  

Edited 4 hours ago by EtheltoTillie

[PRgal]

Justin Trudeau’s son releases his first single.

https://www.cp24.com/news/canada/2025/02/21/justin-trudeaus-teenage-son-launches-music-career-with-new-rb-song/
 

kiddo references weed.  He’s not old enough to buy weed yet!