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November 13, 2025

How can we guarantee the safety of the epstein files over the next week or so?

They're not voting on releasing the files until next week and trump is extremely desperate.

Also, are these files physical or digital?

October 4, 2025

I used to think that, but now, I think they know EXACTLY what they're doing

And who they voted for.

Half of tRump's voters are out and proud, the other half try to hide their vote because they know they supported someone evil and it's socially unacceptable.

I put it like this: I think about how I'd handle things if someone confronted me about something Biden allegedly did. First, if I had not heard of that particular action, I'd verify the claim through a credible source. Then, if it's true, I would either explain why the action was necessary, or, if I didn't support the action, I would agree with the opinion that it was not a good move.

It's the complete opposite when it comes to tRump voters. If you confront them with the truth, they play all sorts of games: The closeted half gets to escape accountability entirely. The half that is willing to admit they voted for trump will lie, deny, deflect, gaslight or play ignorant--never taking responsibility.

I've been thinking about this topic more now that I'm working with more trumpets. One lady had the nerve to bring up supporting tRump and said he's cleaning up this country. I felt like she was intentionally trying to trigger me. Why would you bring up tRump in a professional setting? So I simply said, trump should release the epstein files. Her response was to start naming all these people who are supposedly in the epstein files - she named Beyonce, and a number of other black celebrities. 🙄 I said, I don't give a damn who's in the files, just release them so that all of them can be held accountable. Whoever they may be. She said something to the effect of all politicians and Hollywood actors are pedophiles. Huh?

It was a weird and disturbing argument she was making. But it's clarifying. Just say that you don't give a fuck that trump's a pedophile rapist who is openly obstructing justice for the victims. Don't spout bullshit about everyone else doing the same thing because that's not true. If it were true, then they should be held accountable too, whether I'm a fan of theirs or not. It's that simple.

Another trumper, an immigrant himself, had the nerve to say that trump is only going after and deporting violent criminals. Despite being a major eLoon fanboy, this is a smart guy who is aware of a lot of breaking news. How is it that he's well informed about all these other topics but he conveniently doesn't know about troops being deployed on American streets? He also claims to not know about the scandal where tRump tried to steal votes in Georgia. And we live in Georgia! GMAFB!

If you listen closely to trumpers, resentment always starts to spill out in conversation. They start slowly slipping in "innocent" comments about different groups of people - the Indians, the Arabs, the Mexicans, etc. I'm black, so they won't mention "the blacks" when talking to me. 🙄 They know how to adjust their talking points for the room they're in.

Even non-white trump supporters have the same type of grievances and in conversation you'll notice that they frequently stereotype people by race and country of origin. It's a major part of their ideology.

So, no, I don't believe these are people who are innocent victims of a conman. These are people who are full of resentment, envy, and anger towards their fellow Americans and immigrants. They enjoy the suffering that we're all witnessing. As long as it's not them, they're fine with it.

As far as the best way to get them out of the cult? I'm not sure. The only thing that works with these people is when they are personally under attack. That's when they see the light.

January 6, 2025

there should be wall to wall coverage of the January 6 terrorist attack / coup plot tomorrow

Just like there's still coverage of 911 over 20 years later. The attack planners of January 6 were never brought to justice. It'll be interesting to see what the media does tomorrow.

December 26, 2024

Retreats offer men a safe space to open up amid loneliness epidemic


At "Evryman," a weekend getaway in the Berkshires of Massachusetts, around 50 men gather to open up about struggles that men often bury — like loneliness.

"As men, we've traditionally been put in a box and given a very small range to express our emotions. There are a lot of men walking around, not necessarily overtly a loner, but feeling very lonely," Krump said.

Roughly 1 in 7 men say they have no close friends, according to data from the Survey Center on American Life.

"What men are really looking for is to belong. They want to be part of something," Krump said.


Article: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/loneliness-epidemic-men-retreats/

I think this "loneliness epidemic" is affecting the politics of this country--pushing us in the wrong direction. Is it possible (or even worth it) for Democrats to step into this space and make a difference? Or has maga already won these guys over?
December 7, 2024

Kamala sent me a christmas card

Some of you may have received it too. The return address says "The Vice President's Residence" Washington DC. I expected to maybe see a request for donations to various groups, but no, it was just a happy holiday / season's greeting card with the seal of the Vice President. After everything that has happened, I think it was a very thoughtful gesture. I almost teared up thinking about what could have been...

December 6, 2024

Adam Schiff Doesn't Want Preemptive Biden Pardon

Politico reported Wednesday evening, citing unnamed "senior Democrats," that some White House officials are mulling whether Biden should issue pardons for Trump critics before he leaves office in January, amid concerns about whether Trump could seek revenge on those he believes unjustly targeted him.

Schiff, as well as former Representative Liz Cheney and former Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Anthony Fauci, are among the names considered for possible pardons, according to the report.

Schiff, a California Democrat who won the state's Senate race last month, told Politico he is not supportive of the idea.

"I would urge the president not to do that. I think it would seem defensive and unnecessary," Schiff said.

https://www.newsweek.com/adam-schiff-preemptive-pardon-joe-biden-protect-trump-1995808




First of all, who is leaking this stuff to the media? And why???!

Second, just issue a blanket POCKET pardon and be done with it. It's not rocket science. Schiff will thank him later because he WILL be targeted. Guaranteed.
December 6, 2024

I think y'all are all overthinking it. The only thing unique about that attack was that the killer limited

the carnage to the person he was targeting (unlike other terrorists who kill everyone in the vicinity).

I don't think he personally knows anyone killed by UHC. He's just a homegrown domestic terrorist / serial killer, for lack of a better word, and his target appears to be heartless CEOs. He probably did not expect to still be alive right now, but now that he's escaped, he might move on to the next person on his list.

There are a lot of other wild theories I can think of, but I think the simplest explanation is usually the right one.

December 3, 2024

Should Biden "blanket pardon" everyone who trump is threatening to lock up?

What can be done to protect everyone who trump is threatening to lock up (Jack Smith, Alvin Bragg, Liz Cheney, etc)?

December 3, 2024

are we just going to let msnbc die?

I have trump anxiety and I haven't been able to watch any of my favorite msnbc shows for longer than 10 minutes a pop, but I'm worried that our favorite shows will end up canceled... or worse... and then what will we have at that point?

Is it time for those of us who can stomach the news to resume watching so we can at least have a presence in the political talk show space?

Or is the plan to rely on youtube influencers going forward?

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