I don’t know how we are going to survive as a country. A reality TV personality was voted as the PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES. No wonder Kanye thinks he could be next. It’s not out of the realm of possibility. I have lost all hope for this country. Everything has gone batshit crazy.
I really can’t take much more of this. I really cant. It is really hard to recap stupid shit when we are going through shit. I can’t take much more. I may have to stop posting until Banjo dies. Then I will post about wherever I go… I hope you will stick around.
WHY IN THE NAME OF GOD WOULD ANYONE VOTE FOR A REALITY SHOW STAR TO BE FUCKING PRESIDENT OF OUR COUNTRY? WHAT THE FUCK IS WRONG WITH YOU PEOPLE? How is this possible? How is this possibly happening to our country?
YOU WILL GET THROUGH THIS!
Somehow we all will. What we can not do is torch and loot businesses across this country. BLM is NOT an organization built to help Black people. IT JUST IS NOT—JUST ASK!
Treat police with respect as we are TAUGHT TO as children. Yes, ma’am; yes, sir. As you would address your parents. You can get a lawyer later if there is a problem.
Wow, are you clueless! I have no words.
So scary! The lack of reverence & historical sensitivity is deplorable. BLM needs the White community to acknowledge the ugliest part of our country’s short history. Museum’s, Memorials & taught accurately in school more than once a year. If you are White and not an ally of BLM than you are fine with the status quo.There are more of us than you, ask a confederate statue. I’m watching Black people get murdered on my TV. It must stop & the momentum of BLM must be kept moving forward.
Please don’t come for me, agree to disagree. I have my own type of WLS ? ?
I have words and we need to use them.
Beets, I disagree with you and think you are conflating two different things. While I agree with you that BLM is “NOT and organization to help black people” it is a grassroots effort by black people demanding the same rights as every other US citizen. Black folks are SICK AND TIRED of being targeted by police and presumed guilty by the color of their skin. Black folks are tired of being murdered in their own homes. Black folks are tired of being pulled over for driving while black.
We are in agreement that burning and looting businesses is unacceptable. Where we disagree is that you feel like BLM does such a thing. It’s outside agitators that show up who do the rioting. BLM exercises their right to PEACEFUL PROTESTS. BLM has black and white supporters. Remember that time they protested outside the white house and Trump called in the military to clear the way by assaulting peaceful protestors so he could cross the street for a photo op holding a bible upside down at a famous church and then went and hid in his bunker? That was presidential rioting.
I have a question for you, do you think that black people should be able to have all the rights and privileges’ of white people in the US? Would you say that is common ground we share?
Spot on TT, appreciate your use of facts as well as patience & restraint
Biden repeatedly has derided the rioters – We need to keep repeatibg it for the slow people in the group
I’m still gobsmacked Bill Barr compared lockdown to slavery.
Black people don’t trust most police,I’m sick of hearing some black man was beat or killed for “mouthing off” I watched so many cops beating & going off on protestors cause the cop felt disrepected, We were brought up, if you’re mouthy or don’t listen, a cop can do whatever he wants. Wtf? That thinking is most prevalent in NY/NJ where i live.
i just got a yorkie pup who fell asleep on my chest/arm & i’m typing with my left hand. lol.
He’s helped pull me outta a deep hole of anxiety & depression. I live everyday thinking about the past or worrying about the future. life is so challenging and scary always but this year it’s insanity as this administration enjoys chaos to thrive. What’s happening in America is extraordinarily painful. I’m told my state doent count cause we’re “blue” and voted for Clinton. Trump dumped a national test/trace plan cause he thought only “blue states” would be hard hit. The article in Vanity Fair shows this administration is devastatingly unAmerican.
So jealous of the pup! I don’t think I’ll ever have another…I’m on the other end and never expected the anticipation I don’t know what I am supposed to be doing and can never do this again.
TT thank you for your reply to BeetsWhy. I was tempted to go off on her ignorance.
I also am afraid for our Democracy. Many do not see the historical timeline of how very young this experiment in Democracy is still a toddler. We all need to protect it.
I never considered the threat to our country would come internally from such a large misinformed group of Americans.
Our nation was founded in a bloody prolonged protest.
The right to protest is a fundamental right of our Democracy. Yes I get it the looting etc must be dealt with legally but the protesters must be protected to maintain our our freedoms. It is not always comfortable or the way we want it but a Democracy is worth fighting for.
Why so many want to give away our freedoms is baffling.
We may be witnessing the end of the American experiment. I hope not but God help us if Trump is re elected.
Ah, the soothing sound of crickets. Nice without all that borschit.
Amen!
Tamara, this is such a wonderful, well thought out response. I love you for having written it.
Well said
“Trump called in the military to clear the way by assaulting peaceful protestors so he could cross the street for a photo op holding a bible upside down at a famous church and then went and hid in his bunker? That was presidential rioting.
I have a question for you, do you think that black people should be able to have all the rights and privileges’ of white people in the US? Would you say that is common ground we share?”
The US was supposed to be the land of immigrants. I have a lot neighbors from many countries, and they are what most of what we want to be. We all might have different skin colors, but all equal.
Is any one less than? NO.
Um, not sure why I am being quoted in the comment where I talk about the orange one being a pussy and asked about this.
But OF COURSE I DO. I am on the side of the protesters not on the side of the orange one tear gassing them. Isn’t everyone? I not really sure how that was even a question. I have brains in my head and shoes on my feet. #DrSuess
Sorry TT, I’m brain dead. I was agreeing with you.
?Thank you.
Hi TT it’s been awhile I have been crying for two days over the loss of RBG I had a relative tell me this is abnormal? Sorry you feel what you feel right?
I was crying watching the Brady Renovation on HGTV last night, so I say you are good.
Our current world is extremely stressful. I am caretaking my elderly Mother and she is terrified. She has helped people her entire life. And does not understand our current world. Nor do I or my sister. We judge each human by their behavior, not their appearance. And that has made life difficult for us. It’s still worth it! Love to you all!
Thank you TT…much appreciated ?
Are you out of your mind? Tell that to Brianna Taylor who was murdered in her own home, you putz!
This is what I think is a huge problem in our country, name calling like this. I always thought what was great about America is that everyone can have their own opinion. I don’t have to agree with you but I will never call names or put you down for your ideas.
A lawyer later is of no good if you are 6 ft under like George Floyd or Breonna Taylor.
I’m tired of this…BeetsWhy, you are an idiot and the true reason this country is in the shape its in. I am no longer mincing words or looking for a respectable path to stating this conclusion.
Lawyer doesn’t help if you are FUCKING DEAD.
Come on folks, it’s not about race, religion etc. It’s about the green$$! As long as the “have nots, HAVE NOT! The RICH, can continue to get richer (world wide). Keeping the majority jumping like ( the monkey in the middle) just to have a piece of the pie: food, shelter, health care… A PEACE OF MIND. Is what greed lends to. As long as the REAL human beings on this Earth IGNORANTLY continue to close their eyes to the manipulators on this Earth, there will always be conflict. So keep on jumping or OPEN your eyes to the truth. Last note: A purse can cost more than what someone might WORK FOR, to feed their family in a year.
While I have no desire for a purse that costs more than people make in a year, people are allowed to be rich. I know some very kind rich people. Rich people who have saved my life not because they buy me shit but because THEY CARE. You can’t despise any group of people as a collective. There are good rich people and bad rich people. There are good and bad people of all races. You CANNOT JUDGE PEOPLE as a collective just because they belong to a certain group. If you work hard and make a lot of money, you have a lot money to give back.
amen
Oh please.
I forget if it was Chris Rock or Bernie Mac who bought their dream car and moved into a wealthy neighborhood with their families.
He had to sell said dream car because he kept getting pulled over in his own neighborhood for driving while black. His fame made the cops do an about face of course.
Can you give me a link for this story? It sounds awful & I’d like to know more about it.
I agree with you. That is good advice to anyone stopped by police.
We are doomed.
LET’S GO…Target candidates in vulnerable Republican senatorial races or those who just hate Trump. CALL THEIR OFFICES ON THE PHONE. Call them every day. Say (as politely as you can) that you request that the senate not confirm another supreme court nominee until after the next president is sworn in on January 20, 2021.
Reports say that Lisa Murkowski and Mitt Romney have already stated that they WILL NOT vote for a new supreme court justice until after the next president is in office. Call them!
Lisa Murkowski: (202) 224-6665 (Hates Trump)
Mitt Romney: (202) 224-5251 (Hates Trump)
Susan Collins: (202) 224-2523 (Is going to lose anyway – so should hate Trump)
Martha McSally: (202) 224-2235 (Vulnerable)
Cory Gardner: (202) 224-5941 (Vulnerable)
We have to have FOUR Republican senators who will vote against in order to save the supreme court. Don’t waste your energy complaining to McConnell. Don’t try to reason with him (but you said in 2016…) that is a waste of energy.
Thank you Deb for the phone numbers. I don’t want more people like BeetsWhy in power. Hateful racists and misogynists who are as dumb as a box of hair.
Every time I get mad at Mitch I donate $5 to Amy McGrath, his opponent. She is up against his major cash machine. It makes me feel like I’m doing more than complain. I have done the same to Susan Collins when she is spineless (often).
Exactly. I “rage donated” to Amy last light. Pick a Democratic House or Senate candidate. Or two or three. Donate to them. Donate to Joe. Do it again. And again. My birthday is on the 29th. FB has a feature where you can ask your FB friends to donate to a charity in your honor. This year I’m going to ask my friends to donate to a Democratic candidate. And, of course, make sure you vote. Early, if your state offers that option. Mine does not.
As a Kentuckian, thank you all for supporting Amy McGrath.
I donated $100 to Amy https://amymcgrath.com/ and more importantly $100 to Jaime Harrison to get out Lady G. https://jaimeharrison.com/
And I challenged my Twitter followers to match me. One guy from Kentucky is NOT an Amy fan and seem to think she is not from Kentucky and has not chance.
ON the other hand, it seems that SC might FUCKING FINALLY be over Lady G. One can only hope. They’s rather literally eat shit than elect a democratic let alone GASP! a black person… but I think there is a good chance of Jaime winning. Especially today while Lindsey’s response to RBG’s passing is so horrific.
Thanks Deb. Linda Collins also said she will not vote to confirm
Susan Collins from Maine is a traitor like McConnell and Graham. I think what she said is that she didn’t think a vote should happen before the election, BUT what she did not say is that she would vote NO if a vote happened anyway. And we know McConnell will do what he can plus some to force a vote. I don’t trust Collins at all. I am sending money to Sara Gideon often to make sure Collins loses.
Mitt was the last holdout, and he said today that he will vote during the election year. I think Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski are the only ones you listed that have not gone on record as saying they will vote to confirm.
So, it will happen. Our Supreme Court is going to be extremely conservative for the next 20 years or so…. I am actually more terrified of this than of having an idiot like Trump in office. I do believe in the genius of the political system our founders set up, though. We will not fall a la Rome, because the majority will always have a voice in politics. If the majority ends up being misogynistic, conspiracy theory loving, racist assholes, I may move to Rome. I am hoping most Americans are good, but I am losing a bit of that hope daily.
I think every one of the vulnerable senators that has fallen in line behind Trump needs to be voted out. Cory Gardner (CO), Martha McSally (AZ),Thom Tillis (NC), Joni Ernst (IA),David Perdue (GA)
I would love for Lindsey Graham and Mitch McConnell to lose, but I do not see it happening. I live in Tennessee but adjacent to the Kentucky border, and I can assure you Amy will not win. I am an accountant and bite my tongue daily. I did not have an option for any primary race but President. We are so red, no one tries to run on a democratic ticket. I had my first child at 39; he is 4 months old. His father is a douche, but a self-aware one.I asked him why a city with 25 +% African American demographics does not have a single Democratic candidate for ANYTHING. He said black people are not allowed to vote.This is a military town, and they make sure to let the minority communities know they are not allowed at the ballot box.
Voter suppression is still happening in 2020. This is why they are terrified of mail in voting.
Trumpsters got their wish, as Ruth Bader Ginsberg died. I was woken up by an earthquake and the Bobcat fire is bad.
To quote TT, I want my momma.
Same!!
Dainty and friends…
I don’t see Trump nominating a super- or even, leaning-too-much conservative judge. It would go against his life as a Democrat and go against female voters like myself. This could be a judge we women would like and RBG would approve. I am hoping.
Trump was EVER a true blue Democrat. FUCK THAT NOISE.
He was a fucking bankrupt opportunist, both fiscally and morally.
I think you are the “new” Erica… I’ll wait. ?
The Psychiatrist and Proctologist concur it’s a grim prognosis. Grin and bear it.
Like a politician… so what’s your point?
My point is you are Trumpster, you will never see. You are so busy defending your point of view you have stopped learning.
My friends & I think it is irrelevant who is running against Trump,
Trump, Barr, McConnell, and his assorted felons are an extreme danger to our fundamental rule of law that he must be removed.
For you to not know the reversal of Roe v. Wade is main point to a large portion of Trumps base. Trump will do what he needs to do to keep their support. He doesn’t care one way or the other.
“Trump will do what he needs to do to keep their support. He doesn’t care one way or the other.”
So much this^^^ He doesn’t care about anyone, not even his family.
It’s why I don’t understand his support.
Erica:
Like a politician… so what’s your point?
You know my point. You aren’t an idiot.
Amen, Erica, thank you for speaking truth to delusion.
I am shocked at how deluded you are! It really turns my stomach.
This comment is aimed at Beets.
Clearly logic and truth doesn’t work for you. Try Tums?
Why not wait and see before you lose your mind?That’s my approach until I know what’s happening.
Delusion seems to be working for you.
Apparently, you’ve paid no attention to any of the judges that Trump has appointed to federal judgeships, many of them not even approved by the ABA.
Um Trump LITERALLY said WAAAAAY before he ran for president that if he did run he would run as a Republican (and he was mostly democrat at the time) because they are stupid and easily led.
Sadly he was right. Even more sadly, I’m going to have to vote all blue everything which is not my true political opinion as an Independent. But there don’t seem to be any Republicans in office anymore. only stupid mindless people who just want to stay in office. I shall be voting them all out.
No offense but you’re delusional, he put out his short list just the other day, HE obviously knew, before the press that she was at death’s door He had people like Ted Cruz on the list , it’s all games with them to divert from their suck ass covid response
I live in/outside last 56 yrs,Ive watched Trump sice ’82-83, he’s getting worse & without re-election concerns to guide evey decision, the gloves are off & he will become a nightmare-expanding his powers with Bill Barr’s help.
If he gets a nomination through we are fucked for a generation or two. Let’s try not to think about it.
WTF??? Trump will definitely go with a conservative to maintain his ingratiated status w/Republicans. ?♀️
Please. The second Trump is voted out, he will blame it on all of his suckups. I just hope Miania’s boy’s school is not disrupted AGAIN
belladonna,
“Trumpsters got their wish” — That is a horrible statement, you are a disgusting C.U.N.T. !
Beets: It’s the total truth regarding Trump, McConnell, and Graham., The TOTAL TRUTH. Pay attention; get your head out of your ass.
Are you talking about Mitch McConnell referencing a “what if” SCOTUS nomination back in January?
We all know how fluid the political environment can be—that is true for both parties. I dnt know how this will play out but if the tables were turned I think the Dems would take full advantage. It only makes sense. I also believe if the Republicans nominate someone it will be someone in the middle. Trump would be foolish to piss off women like me.
Hang in, it won’t be as bad as you are thinking.
He refers to you dismissively as a suburban mom and he assumes you are racist as he and primarily interested in keeping black & brown skinned people outta the suburbs cause you fear for your safety. iIn 72-73 Trump was heavily fined and censored for refusing to rent his apartments to blacks and other minorities. He also had to take out big ads in papers apologizing.
Re Supreme court, FACTS matter, not your standing as a woman in the suburbs, your sense of your own importance is pathetic
SEE 2016 Scotus plese & Mcconnell blocking Merrick Garland, then research the ” Biden rule”. Hypocrites.
Repubs don’t know their own history, They’re parrots-clueless . They parrott the President who needs a fact checker. Trump told 22 lies at that Town Hall then criticized Biden for using the SAME teleprompter that he uses.
No offense but you’re not fooling anyone here Dearie. You’re clueless.
FACTS matter, repubs embrace “alternative facts” which works for THEM but nobody else.
Unless you make and donate millions Trump doesnt give a shit about you, how do you not know this? Where’s your $1.5 TRILLION tax cut & $ over $3 TRILLION stimulus w/no oversight? Trump & co claim $600 “spoils the masses” Another fact, look it up. Trump raised our deficit higher than any other president. He didn’t “create” 9 million jobs this summer!! Over 50 million people were out of work and SOME have been getting their jobs BACK, these aren’t newly created jobs curiously of Trump. He’s also killing American farmers with his ridiculous tarriff’s Trump is the only Prez in history who failed econ 101 and doesn’t understand how tarriff’s work. It’s an embarrassing and they laugh at us all over the world. We don’t hear it because we’re BANNED from entering all those countries because we have among the worst Covid response in the WORLD, We have among the highest mortality and Trump keeps lying to you.
He treats women like crap, unless you could do something for him or you’re a pretty 21 yr old, he wouldn’t give you the time of day Dearie.
Slice’pie, TT, Erica, Deb & all of you like minded people,
Thank You a lot.
I was feeling so alone with my thoughts.
Thank you again
BeetsWhy, please stop, Quiet your mind and do some reading from reputable sites.
How are so many of us so passionate on this and all be wrong?
@ BeetsWhy: You really believe Trump cares if he piss off women like you. The reality star/president, who made the comment “grab them by the pussy”, if you have money you can do whatever you want to them.” That man, is worried about what you think? He doesn’t care about anyone, but himself. If he could put Ivanka up, someone with no experience and don’t have a law degree and don’t have any knowledge of the laws of this country, he would dominate her if the dumb Republicans would approve her, but the House would fight with everything in them. I really don’t understand why anyone believe anything that come out of his mouth. I don’t understand
????????????
If you’re not already pissed off by Trump, there is no hope for you.
Beets you are ok in your delusion. I don’t know who made you feel bad about yourself but you feel supporting Trump is your way of revenge. Wish supporting Trump did nit make you feel powerful, and it does.
On the record yesterday Republicans called RBG’s death a gift to Trump and Republicans. No one in here called you a nasty name that I’ve read yet.
If Belladonna is a C*** so am I.
No, the Democrats would not do the same thing. When they had the chance to cheat and install a Democrat to the SC during Obama’s last year as President, the dems chose to follow the law and NOT appoint a new SC justice. Those are the rules for a president during an election year, you do not appoint someone. How can you not know this?
You’re posing as someone that’s politically knowledgeable yet come off as a neophyte. No wonder you’re a trump supporter because that’s what qualifies you, ignorance.
This reply is intended for Beets what ever she goes by.
Honey, your facts are wrong. During Obama’s last year, he nominated Merick Garland. Graham did not allow a vote to come to the floor. So we really don’t know what the Democrats would do based on this situation.
These “rules” have no legal basis & can be changed at will by the Senate. Harry Reid eliminated the filibuster for lower court appointees. Graham eliminated it for Supreme Court nominees.
How do you not know this?
If you think the Democrats would not do everything possible to get a nominee through if they were in this position, you are naive. Both sides are playing to the death now.
Hi Beets. I agree with you for the most part. I am amazed at the hateful comments towards you. It seems that if one does not share their opinion the knives come out. This is America, we are allowed to support who we want to and should not be subjected to hatred, threats and violence that the left has embraced. It’s such a shame we can not be civil to one another. God Bless!
FFS, we have another one? Seriously? Violence that the LEFT HAS EMBRACED? ARE YOU HIGH? Take your rhetoric and cult speak elsewhere please. I’ll take your “God Bless” and raise you a Bless your heart!
And please wear a damn mask!
When is the last time they nominated someone “in the middle?”
“Women like you” knew exactly what he was and voted for him anyway. He doesn’t respect you and he thinks you’re in the bag.
DIN ^^^ WTG
Minthd ago the frustration of not understanding Trump supporters led me articles of why.
Reasons are many, often personal. Yes Yrump supporters know he lies, they don’t fact check so they usually give him 50/50!when actually it is normally much higher.
A few supporters have left Trump. The rational ones who supported him for specie reasons.
Democrats are a very mixed bag, financially Conservative – to socialists.
Democrats do NOT want socialism, it is a failed idea. The violence in the streets are on Trump, the looters etc are his or organized crime, nothing about Democrats.
Trump wants a dictatorship and has actually said he wants to stay in office the next 12 years. Then he wants Ivan’s to step in.
How can any Republican support his man and call themselves a true American.
The Psychiatrist and Proctologist concur it’s a grim prognosis. Grin and bear it.
Beets,
You’re giving us a very vivid picture of the mindset of someone whose parents shared the same genetic code
I just wrote her the world’s longest reply, I always admire people like you that are succinct, I’m too verbose, especially when I get annoyed. These people kill me, she honestly believes Trump cares about what she thinks, he only cares about it until election is the extent of it. I’m terrified for after the election, Ive been deeply depressed for months, I tend to get depressed when I’m frightened & feel the world is out of control. I’m FAR more worried of the heavily armed white supremists/trump supporters than black people and “Antifa” after the election. What’s the big deal about mail in voting! the post office handles MUCH more at Christmas!! At least they did before they took away hundreds of sorters and post office boxex..
(SEE! Rambling again! Lol I’ll stop)
Slice’pie, TT, Erica, Deb & all of you like minded people,
Thank You a lot.
I was feeling so alone with my thoughts.
Thank you again
BeetsWhy, please stop, Quiet your mind and do some reading from reputable sites.
How are so many of us so passionate on this and all be wrong?
Braden, I’m dying here! ?
BeetsWhy – Just fuch off and go away. I am sick of reading your bullshit!
We can get angry or we can talk.
Unless it is Housewives. Then we can tell each other to fuck off and GDIAF. 🙂
This situation is too important just to call each other cunts and send them off. On issues like this we need to try to listen and understand.
They won’t listen Tamara. Trump supporters are like cultists.
See? THAT is not going to get us anywhere.
ITA Ktina. It’s a waste of energy and time. Sorry TT, but it is.
I’ve lost friends and family over them being Trump sycophants. It’s like trying to de-program someone who is in a cult. I have heard the exact responses which are like sound bytes programmed into them and they are the ones that escalate the conversation to a screaming match. It’s not like we’re going to learn anything from trying to understand them. You know what they say about not being able to argue with crazy? It’s true.
It’s actually not even about party disagreements anymore. IMO it is about staying alive, retaining our Constitution and not becoming a nation with a sociopathic dictator. It’s pretty simple wants/goals. If y’all want to continue to listen to Beets, it’s your prerogative. But I also have daughters who I worry about what will be left for them and their kids. FFS, the Republican Party is not this circus. A circus who can set us back generations. A circus that has zero regard or respect for science. A circus which denies climate change and is responsible for the pandemic killing so many of us. And they blame the BLM for the looting while they continue to kill black people in the back, in their sleep and tear gas citizens who are rightfully peacefully protesting. It’s a shitshow of carnage. I feel like I live in the old USSR. We have voters who weren’t alive during the Cold War. It’s all like a really bad dream that I cannot wake up from.
AND, they have no manners. RBG’s body wasn’t even cold yet before they started verbalizing replacement. Not surprising seeing as orangilini and fuckface Mitch have never had a filter.
None of us threw a fit when science said second hand smoke was dangerous; we just understood it was our moral obligation not to harm or kill our fellow citizens. But God forbid they wear a mask. They just scream about THEIR freedom and cite false science.
You might not want to go so far as to call Trump a murderer, but I will. IDGAF how the virus started, but his response in my book, is up to about 200,000 kills so far and counting.
Those of us who have taken it seriously and sacrificed ourselves by staying inside for the better part of a year and those who have been on the front lines exposing themselves in order to save lives indiscriminately have every right to be pissed off and mute the trump cult.
I personally don’t need a resident contrarian here. Beets can pack her rhetoric and go as far as I’m concerned. Yes, she’s been great over the years and funny too. But I’m just plum out of tolerance for this shit. That’s how I feel about it and I’m just as entitled to my opinion as anyone here.
I understand it’s TT’s site and her rules. But I don’t like coming here to read this shit and it getting me more riled up. I have come here for years as a respite and for friends who are in similar situations and being supportive of one another. I’ve stated that I’m unwell, this is the shit that makes me unwell. It’s scary as fuck.
Also, living in a “Red state “ might have an entirely different meaning if we don’t get him out of there. If we can, I will happily re-embrace my Trump loving friends and family when they realize that we saved them from themselves. I actually pity them for falling victim to the machine that has manipulated their use of critical thinking skills.
TT,
I made it my mission to try with love and patience to change a family members mind to Trump.
I slowly changed to have this person at the minimum to see how he is a complete back -stabber with a few of his lies. Yes he admitted Trump lies and probably is dishonest on his taxes but he still supported him. It’s a choice Trump fans have made, no matter what they will support him. Even murder if it’s a illegal or convicted felon.
Ck out youtube Colbert Trump focus group. You can listen
RIGHT???? “Don’t give them the vaccine let them die, they are not like us” Illegal immigrants are all lazy drug dealers; they even thought it was cool to put a human being in a microwave!!
BEETS
“Trumpsters got their wish” — That is a horrible statement, you are a disgusting C.U.N.T. !
It may be horrible but it is the flat out truth. Are you seriously that delusional? They have been on social media for weeks wish for her dealth. Instead of calling people cunts take your head out of the ground.
Last night: “…ding done the witch is dead”…. “FINALLY!”… “good riddance”
are you seriously that delusional?
And now with RBG dying, scary times! Gotta stay prayed up like Kandi said.
I’m so sad I no longer have the warm embrace of a socialist blanket. Someone hug me?
You seem pretty desperate for attention, are you alone? Do you live with anyone? Lonely?
It’s ok, most of us are however It’s pretty pathetic to troll on a reality site to get it.
With a communist bearskin? Are you Putin us on? When did red pink colorblindness become a thing?
Now you just look thirsty for attention.
You have a fire department, a police department, the US military, a public education system, an interstate highway system, all socialist.
I am so frightened!
NO. FUCK THIS.
I’m drunk a bit… so will ramble.
But Jesus people.
We have roofs over our heads. We have entertainment, we have the internet, we have masks that let us go out (albeit in a limited fashion). We have food resources, even if we have to use a food bank. Guess what… if you are on here, you aren’t SOCIALLY distant, we’re just PHYSICALLY distant.
The Spanish Pandemic people did not have this. ANNE FRANK DID NOT HAVE WHAT WE HAVE.
DO NOT SAY WE ARE DOOMED AND SIT BACK ON THE COUCH WAITING FOR THE FIRE TO CONSUME YOU.
When Ruth graduated at the top of her class, but could NOT find a job as an attorney, and she did. not. give. up.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg gave everything to us. We can at least get fired up and do SOMETHING to help “restore the soul of America” and get the Cheetolini and his minions OUT.
New Erica:
Imagine if we got together as females of the Democrat and Republican parties… and didn’t tell the lifetime politicians of our respective parties? We would be unstoppable!
Think about that…
Well all we need is a Zoom meeting, to discuss, getting out and voting and asking others to vote as well. For me it’s not about party anymore. It’s about what’s best for America, and Trump is not it. We need someone, who at least know the laws of the this country, someone who cares about all of us, not a select few. We are the middle of a Pandemic with no guidance from the WH. Our Governors, some of them are doing the best they can. I live in NC and I’m so glad Governor Cooper is in office. I have no idea what we would have done, if someone else was Governor. Of course people are complaining here as well, but he is trying to keep us safe, by having a mask mandate and social distancing in place, although some are not following those guidelines. Ok, who is going to setup the Zoom meeting?
I’m happy to coordinate this if I need to, but the first thing I do when I purchase a computer is cover the camera. with masking tape.
Fannee Doolee?
Why do you keep calling her new? She’s been on here for quite some time.
I will never join forces with women who side with misogyny and white supremacy by supporting the current White House tenant. I would never side with the 53% of white women who voted for him if they are planning on voting for him again.
It has nothing to do with whether we identify as Democrat, Republican, or Independent. It has everything to do with being on the right side of history vs. blindly following someone who is literally following Hitler’s playbook.
Oh, there is nothing “new” about my stance on this. I’ve always been against racism, fascism, and misogyny. I’ve always been country over party, and that means recognizing our deep rooted flaws and pointing out our imperfections.
Look at the big picture. Not issue by issue. The BIG picture with what is happening in our country. I stand by what I wrote earlier. We are doomed. Old norms dont work. Republicans are blatantly soittong in our Cinstitutiin everyday. Trump wants to be in bed with Vlad and Kim. He will stop at nothing to become a dictator of our country. No law or person seems to be able to stop him. We are barrelling towards civil unrest, and I suggest y’all start stocking upon canned goods and candles.
Trump is not now nor has he ever been a Republican. But he has shed some light on the so called republicans in office that bent their knee to him. And they all need to be voted out.
The Republican party is dead, their “convention” made that patiently clear with FOUR night of Trump’s speaking as if they were royalty, it’s now The Trump Nationalist party, only suck up’s & the top 3% need apply.
Nothing has been more disgraceful than watching people like Lindsay Graham & Ted Cruz abandon their “principles to toady to Trump. He said vile things about Cruz & his wife & got the Enquirer to wrote a story that Cruz’s father killed JFK! Now they’re best buds and Cruz is on the short list for SCOTUS. Lindsay Graham is on video saying Biden is the “best person” in the entire senate years ago & he derided Trump, now they’re golfing buds. They sold us out.
Ted Cruz and Lindsey Graham never had principles.
It is hard to accept the word “Doomed” even though I understand how you feel, we have to hold on to HOPE! This honestly hurts my heart, that so many feel helpless and I know that feeling. There has been times that I felt helpless as well, so I get it, but we as a nation have to hold onto HOPE! That a change is going to come, I am very uncomfortable, when I hear news report saying the Roger guy you Trump pardoned is telling him to declare marital law and take over the country. I’m going to be honest, I don’t know how many of you believe in prayer or know how to pray, but that is the only answer I see. We need to vote and pray for the leadership of America. TT, I’m sorry if I violated a rule, I’m not trying to preach on your site, but I honestly don’t know what else to do, considering the times were are facing. Don’t send me to WL room. Thanks for starting this discussion, it is so needed. Be encouraged everyone, be encouraged!
We all need prayer and I have been praying more during this pandemic than I ever have. I welcome all prayers. But we need to do a lot more than prayer. WE NEED TO VOTE while that is still a right of ours. And we need to DONATE and get these fools out of office.
Click here to donate to get Mitch McConnell out of office
https://amymcgrath.com/
And here to get rid of Lindsey Graham
https://jaimeharrison.com/
I don’t usually mention my charitable donations but I am challenging you to match my donations of $100 if you are fortunate enough to be able to so so.
And because times are hard, it you could all donate $5 each if you feel so moved, together we can make a difference.
Sorry for bringing politics here. I know we all come here to forget about it. But the time has come for us to DO SOMETHING.
I will accept the challenge and will do $5 for each.
Don’t forget Mark Kelly. I just confirmed on NBC News that Arizona law dictates that if he wins, because the “incumbent” is simply appointed (it is Senator McCain’s seat), he could be sworn in on NOVEMBER 30TH. Which means he could be casting a vote regarding Ruth Bader Ginsberg’s seat on SCOTUS.
If they don’t flip flop, there are already 3 Republican senators who have said they will not support filling the position on SCOTUS until we know who wins the election at least
I need to do some review of my budget – but I’ll at least be donating $5 to the various Senatorial campaigns to add to the numbers of donations which is also something people watch.
Donated $100 to both! Thanks for the link.
Thanks Suz millions of people are donating to the Dems after RBG’s homegoing. I hope it helps.
Hope and prayers are not going to help anyone in reality. It may help soothe your mind, and that’s great. Hope and pray all you want, but in the meantime, open your eyes to reality and stop thinking that things are normal because things are most def not normal. Be prepared, even though we hope never to have to out that preparedness to practice. I don’t mean to be an alarmist. It’s taken me years to put normal thinking behind me and be open to the reality of what’s coming down the pike. As a woman, who’s old and lives alone, I won’t be got short because I didn’t believe in be prepared
Same..
I dont feel helpless. I used to back when I believed in the presidency, the constitution, laws, voting rights, etc. I dont believe in those things any longer. I’m into taking action, maybe not like others, though. Its only since I came to believe what I believe and started to take action, that I stopped feeling hopeless and helpless
I received a postcard from the USPS about mail in ballots saying they will get our ballots in. Trump is doing his best to make sure this election doesn’t happen by eviscerating the USPS, the one way many of us will vote. Voter suppression has always been a problem, and it is certainly happening now.
Belladonna…
Are you legally voting in this presidential election? I’m guessing no.
In which state do you reside that the USPS is sending you a “postcard” with which you can vote in a Presidential election?
How is that “voter suppression”? Asking for a friend.
What the everloving fuck? Am I legally voting? GDIAF
In my state we receive a “post card” from the Post Office assuring us it could handle mail in voting and to make sure we filled it out promptly and get it on time. So cool your jets troll.
I could write another novel about voter suppression but you’ll probably have trouble following. 2013 they reapealled the 1965 Voters rights act which took away valuable Federal Oversight for elections especially in Southern States where the poor & people of color are marginalized. Immediately after SCOTUS re-appealed it, states began getting rid of THOUSANDS of polling sites and machines, they re-organized districts or “Gerrymandering”to manipulate the boundaries of the electoral constituency to favor Republicans. Those lines you see of people in Georgia waiting 4-5 hours to vote are directly due to these tactics used by Republicans. it’s a disgrace. As usual the average Trumpers/Repubs don’t know or don’t care.
I was a competitive athlete for 20 years, I worked hard & I welcomed the competition, when you’re confident and prepared then bring it on!! Trump & Republicans do everything
they can to throw the election into doubt, to lie about mail in voting to maintain their power, they don’t care their words are undermining American’s faith in time worn traditions and our institutions-they ONLY care about the next few years and then they’re gone. The ends justify the means. We can wait TWO months if necessary for the results, we’re not going anywhere, we’re banned from going into countries all over the world.
#FACTSmatter Beets,
They did away with A LOT of voting sites here in Georgia just before Kemp ran for governor as Secretary of State who oversaw the election ad stole it from Stacey Abrams.
Thank you Sliceo’pie for saying it so eloquently.
The postcards are not ballots. It is the USPS promising registered voters that the USPS will deliver the mail-in ballots to be counted.
Not telling you WHO to vote FOR or WHAT to vote ON.
The USPS is telling us it is committing to serve us by doing what it is supposed to do. There should not be a need for the postcard, but “some people” are trying to convince voters that their mail-in ballots won’t be counted!
^^^so much this. Any way you can vote. They aren’t ballots but telling you of ways to vote.
My voting place changed from an easy to walk to local place. That’s what I call suppression, when people without cars can’t now get to the voting stations. Or waiting in line for hours.
The problem with the postcards, Nanette, is that elections are run by each state so in essence we have 50 different ways of voting (some differences are minimal of course) plus the territories. From what I understand, the postcards were the same for everyone across the nation – and actually give wrong information for those like me who vote entirely by mail. For other states, it implies that they must wait to request a mail in ballot to a particular date, a date which might prevent that request from being filled.
It may not be telling you WHO to vote for, or WHAT to vote on, but it is fucking up WHEN and HOW some people vote.
I’m actually mad my Secretary of State hasn’t spoken out on this and the Cheetolini’s continued disparagement of how dangerous it is to vote by mail. I’ve NEVER questioned my state’s voting process. I’m so scared about this bad influence that I’m driving nearly 30 miles to hand deliver my ballot to my county auditor’s office. I know multiple people who are planning the same thing.
I received my postcard last week. I
I received my postcard last week. I
Your willful ignorance is as unbecoming as your fiction-based opinions.
I’m in PA and received my postcard yesterday. It was almost a physical blow. the US postal service has to reassure us that the president of the United States won’t be interfering with our right to vote when we mail in our ballot? Thank God my father who fought on the beaches of Normandy isn’t alive to see this bullshit. So fired up-you can be DAMN sure I’m calling the numbers above. Thank you Deb in SF ❤️
Thank you for caring!! I’m heartened by the people here who are like minded and are real American patriots! It hasn’t been easy the last 4 years and I am hoping we live through January when we can finally be rid of the scourge.
Oh boy… my butt is soooo in the WLS when TT sees this thread… maybe see y’all on Nov. 4??? ❤️
GDIAF, please.
Beets, state your point of view but stop attacking people about theirs. I would like to read everyone’s perspective without you decrying what they say. Please be civil!
Thank you Floridagirl for reminding me to not get personal, which I unfortunately did with someone who attacked me. TT wrote about her worries and here we are creating more.
Civil conversation and sharing our worries is the goal I think.
The loss of RBG is a loss for women around the world. I have no words right now that can truly express how I am feeling. What wisdom do I share with my daughters today about the impact this has for their generation and generations to come?
As if 2020 hasn’t put us through the wringer already, we still have more obstacles to overcome! Most people who know me or meet me know that I stay positive when faced with adversity. Hold on to hope, keep moving forward, things will get better.
So now I need to wipe my tears and take my own advise! Reading all the comments here about RBG is beyond helpful to me. Thank you TT and all the lovely commenters for helping me process this tragedy as well! Peace to all! ❤️
Appreciate your comment floridagirl. It’s like watching Teen Mom Live from the Eason compound up in these comments.I need a shower & nap after having read these comments. Can we please all agree to disagree & not drop Agent Orange napalm & hate amongst the comments. This I believe is why it’s so hard for T.T to keep keeping on. Brutal comments. I need to put on a Prussian helmet & riot gear !
Everyone here is smart and intelligent. We all have our points of view we don’t respect each other there’s no point of anything
That sounds right, but I have a very hard time respecting anyone who supports this president. He certainly does not support me or people who think like I do…meaning a progressive liberal in a blue state. He thinks people in blue states should all suffer and die because we don’t kiss his butt. His policies are fascist. I cannot respect anyone who thinks that’s okay.
From Australia …. not everyone feels the same as me, but we are, as a whole, a conservative country and I believe we are not pro-Trump. From my small town in rural Australia, I feel sad for you.
Ten years ago, a friend and I were on the double decker bus tour in NYC…. the tour guide told us that Trump was in Europe “awaiting the birth of his next wife”. A huge joke at the time, yet here we are.
Conservative in the US and Conservative in the rest of the free world are very different things. Most places would consider our liberals more aligned with their right wing side. The conservatives here are unrecognizable. At least, that’s what I know from being married to a Brit and talking to our family across the globe.
I meant conservative in the way we live our lives, not in a political way.
To say I am heartbroken is an understatement. To say I am terrified of what’s next is 100-times understatement.
How did so few become to control so much when it’s all so wrong
The Senate, the Electoral College, voter suppression by Republicans, lol, almost all the current Republican SCOTUS Justices were appointed by presidents WHO LOST THE POPULAR VOTE, the dedication with which these unpopular presidents filled the federal benches with unqualified graduates from the likes of Liberty and Regency University Law Schools (Tier IV ideological church-over-state academies)
And a party who sold out to the Religious Right to get the numbers they needed to pick the pockets of the poor and middle class while cutting taxes for the rich (and let’s not forget the racism.)
LBJ and Lee Atwater were right and they still are. Make a bigot feel superior and they will empty their pockets for you.
If you can even spare a dollar- go to ACTBLUE and donate! Give to national or state race candidates- call everyone you know and make sure they know where and how they’ll vote, speak up and speak out. Tonight – SATURDAY the 19th- there will be RPG vigils ar every courthouse at 8pm- GO AND BRING A FRIEND- if all else fails go to Mexico or Canada- this madness must end
RBG had passed. Intelligent & remarkably enlightened views & stanch character. Irreplaceable.Sad times. Things unfortunately are about to get a lot worse for all of us in this country. Be well. Be safe dear friends. We will manage & muddle thru but it’s not going to be easy. Heartbreaking news on all fronts. T.T. keep the faith & hug Banjo for all of us
xo Marc
Beets,
I enjoy having you on my site. I am open to other opinions. You are our designated contrarian voice. I don’t agree with you on many things. I allow you to post here. I agree that we should be respectful of police. I believe we have points of agreement. I could not sleep, so I will probably sleep a lot today. I am asking you not to call anyone in this thread cunts (and others not to call you one). I went to grocery store since I was up at the butt crack of dawn anyway. Apparently, you cannot buy alcohol before 8 am in Georgia. WHO KNEW? It was like 7:45 when I tried to check out so I sat and waited. Two fire fighters came in to buy eggs and bacon and such to make the fire house breakfast. I got up and paid for it while I waited. It was not a lot of money at all. But it made me feel like I was supporting the fire department during a time when they are risking their lives in California.
When I came home the news was on the TV. It showed the moment Trump found out about RBG passing. It was on camera, unrehearsed. He seemed genuinely saddened. It was like he was capable of compassion. Perhaps you could just follow suit on this one? I feel like you were probably a little bit in the sauce based on the timing of your rants. I’ve said many things I regret in such situations. Or maybe you were actually attacking people who are grieving and calling us cunts stone cold sober. But I am asking you to do me a favor and let us grieve in peace. You can call us cunts in the reality TV show comments if you must. But not here. Not today.
You mentioned that you were raised to respect police. Could you respect us while we grieve and be a cunt in the recap comments? Even Trump was respectful and seemed to even have a tristful emotion when he found out on camera. I’m sure he would be okay with you exercising a bit of restraint for a day or two.
TT, on a lighter note. During our pre- evacuation alert we had CHP officers parked at intersections o stop looky lou’s or looters.
I would stop and ask if they wanted anything from our local market. They would say no.
I began picking them up a cold vanilla Starbucks bottle.
On a return from store this one younger officers said no thanks as he showed me his large energy drink he had emptied. . Possibly because he was of similar age of my sons and I think his energy drink is a horrible beverage for him, He just had me feeling angry. I snapped at him.
Yes you ARE taking this Starbucks and you won’t drink that crap again.
OMG he actually jumped but smiled a real smile and said yes Mamm.
As I walked away I felt as if I was coming out of a trance, I was so embarrassed but felt better for some reason.
As for the rest of you, Beets is a shit stirrer but she is our shit stirrer. I apologize for her comments. But I’d really like her to stay. OBVIOUSLY, if she was a first time commenter she would be shit canned. And she is usually just a contrarian and I feel like at times she just wants attention. She’s Auntie Beets at the Thanksgiving table who has vastly different beliefs than most of us.
But turning on each other during this horrific time won’t help. Maybe we can learn from each other if we all calm down a bit. And but “all” I mean me. Beets just needs a bit of attention. Let’s just get up and pour her some sweet tea and give her a biscuit. Ohhh Biscuits… I think I have the canned kind that Mama would never let me eat. Sure hers were so much better. Sometimes you just need a canned biscuit with some honey and some coffee.
Agreed! I just couldn’t take the commenting on every post. Emotions are high and we need to find a balance and respect in our diversity.
I didn’t mind being called a disgusting c.u.n.t. because who cares. My eligibility to vote set me off. Does she/he want to check my skin color? Should I send a picture with my ballot? A birth certificate?
I missed the disgusting part. I don’t want my commenters here ever to feel like they are being abused here. We (and by we I mean mean me) all use rough language. I am not condoning anything Beets said.
I’m just hoping that the old timers, and Beets is also one might be more Ginsberg/Scalia if that makes any sense. I am praying for a bit of unity amongst us. I am trying to recognize we are all suffering and I for one have been in quarantine FOR SIX FUCKING MONTHS.
I am hoping we can all be a bit tolerant to each other like you guys have been to me when I don’t deserve it. I am reminded of a commercial not to do drugs or something… I forget BUT I LEARNED THIS FROM YOU! lol. I’m trying to be more like YOU, dear Bella.
It’s your site, you can call me what you want. I prefer twatwaffle. I’m sad about things like RBG and give people leeway. You know things about your posters that I don’t.
You go through bad things as do we all. I love this site and your blogging.
We are all doing the best we can. That’s all we can do. I’ve gone batshit here way more times than Beets. And we are all still here.
Citizens United nullify Trump?
Personally I’m over the Beets of the world. I live in Beets/Trump country. Half of my family belongs to the Beets/Trump cult. Bob Woodward in a recent interview said Trump people aren’t Republicans or conservatives instead they’re part of a populist movement trying to take us back to the simpler times of the 1950’s and 60’s. But I remember the unrepentant wife beaters, child beaters and unwanted and mistreated children from that era. As well as my own Mom who couldn’t get a credit card in her name and who worked for a pittance even though she was well educated- because she was female.
Those are some of the many things RBG helped to elevate womenkind and children from. Nope, this election is about moving forward and not romancing racist, sexist and exclusionary times. Vote early, whichever method you vote by. If it’s by mail know your stance on all the provisions ahead so you can mail it back within a day of receipt. Sign up to to register people or help work at voting booths – if your health allows. Hate has taken a front seat for four years, but I’m hoping it’s reign is over soon. There’s an online petition asking the Senate to wait until after the election to appoint a new judge in Ginsberg’s place. Sign it. Facebook or Google it. Peace and harmony and justice for all.
My sister usually hosts Thanksgiving. This year there probably won’t be one. She has some pretty uniformed political views and my family is sort of split. She laid down a hard rule that there will be not political discussions in her house. We all agree and it works well. FOR THANKSGIVING.
I watch a lot of CNN but I often switch over to Fox News to see what they are saying when shit goes down. We can’t just all get in our corners and call those we VEHEMENTLY disagree with cunts. Calling each other stupid and ignorant is fine when it comes to the real housewives. But this is some serious shit and we all need to TRY to come to the table and talk to each other.#BeLikeJoe
It feels more like a wake (for RBG) than Thanksgiving. For me Beets overbearing onslaught is too much at the wrong time. Said my piece. Sadly I’ve learned the Beets of the world don’t care what others think.
It also seems that you don’t know what RBG would do. And it’s not this.
No matter what beets has her opinions we have ours. everyone is entitled to that hopefully beets knows that this is a place for discussion not attacking we will give her the same respect
We are a family here. At least the old timers. We do not all feel the same way. Beets sort of lost her shit over I frankly don’t even remember what right now because I am fundraising on Twitter and there are more important things in my day.
But Beets is a welcome person on this site. OTOH, Maybe I will FINE HER! and make her send $5 each to
@harrisonjaime
@ShannonFreshour
and
@AmyMcGrathKY
They could use 100 of you to give five bucks..Maybe Beets should have to send ten. 🙂
I watch it all….CNN, Fox, etc. I like to see/hear what both sides of the fence are saying. I even read about batshit crazy Kanye. I mean reading about someone pissing on their Grammy in a toilet bowl makes me feel like I actually have some sanity left.
It only positive thing for me yesterday was that one of my favorite artists Tyler Childers released a beautiful, articulate statement about the BLM movement. His music may not be most of y’alls cup of tea, but i recommend you check it out on YouTube. It is positive and shows not all of us here in Kentucky are a bunch of uneducated rednecks.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2_I3Rp1CQak
I’ll love ya’ll till my lungs give out (which is prolly soon..)
I just found what you were talking about and have added his statement to the original post. Thanks for sharing. Now I’m going back to listen to his fiddling some more. I hope that Beets will give it a listen. See how that works? xoxoxoxo ~tt
It makes me happy and feel so good that I shared a message with you that really spoke to me and it really articulates everything I feel and think. And it spoke to you. And you have shared it with others and I hope it moves other people as well. In a world where you can be anything, be kind.
His message is beautiful and he is so articulate. My son is a musician and follows him and it is young people like him that keep me from giving up hope. There is always hope.
And RBG was all about never giving up–or giving in. The often misquoted Churchill quote about never giving up was actually about him not giving in during a particular dark and troubling 10 month period; that is, never giving in to his emotions but to instead act with conviction and courage. “..surely from this period of ten months this is the lesson: never give in, never give in, never, never, never, never-in nothing, great or small, large or petty — never give in except to convictions of honour and good sense.”
Thank you for playing it forward with kindness and courage.
I watched his statement and listened to a couple of his songs. His statement was beautiful and profound. It’s so nice to see white artists with a platform stand up as an ally. From reading the comments it looked like some of his fans disagreed with it, but I think the majority of those I read were supportive and glad that he spoke up.
His music wouldn’t have been my cup of tea many years ago in my early 20s but I’m glad my taste in music has expanded and evolved. Long Violent History made me tear up. Thanks for bringing him to our attention. I’ll keep listening.
He’s kind of bluegrassy and not my cup of tea… But I am listening now and can’t stop listening.. We all need new voices. And I’d digging it. I haven’t slept much and his youtube is speaking to me.
This one has been speaking to me since I heard it while watching Yellowstone. A very old song that is applicable today. Not even my genre of music choice but its pretty powerful.
https://youtu.be/0C8Tv9LyC5I
We could all use a little mercy now indeed. xo
IJC, thanks for sharing this beautiful song. Mary Gauthier is amazing, both as an artist, and also as a human. She walks the walk, sharing her personal experiences of trauma and pain through her music and in her message. I’ve had the privilege to hear her “story” as they say in the basements of churches around Nashville, and she emanates a quiet, contagious strength and humility.
I’m so glad I could share something positive and that really resonates with me. This is what we need right now.
Also his support of justice for Breonna was quite refreshing.
Yes. That was most definitely refreshing. It really felt like it was coming from his heart, too, which made it carry even more weight and that’s probably why some of his fans disapprove.
Never been much into bluegrass other than a song here and there, but I’m digging it, too.
Is this bluegrass? I dunno I am not much of a music person. I wasn’t that into the first song and then it kept playing in the background and I don’t want it to stop.
I don’t like music because it has too much control over my emotions. I know that sounds weird. But I dig his emotions.
Don’t ever hit your mother with a shovel …. still listening to Tyler Childers and it is making me feel better. Thank LA from Kentucky.
After I get my kids to sleep tonight I plan on “getting in the cups” and enjoying the music too.
Look at the big picture. Not issue by issue. The BIG picture with what is happening in our country. I stand by what I wrote earlier. We are doomed. Old norms dont work. Republicans are blatantly shitting on our Constitution everyday. Trump wants to be in bed with Vlad and Kim. He will stop at nothing to become a dictator of our country. No law or person seems to be able to stop him. We are barrelling towards civil unrest, and I suggest y’all start stocking up on canned goods and candles.
I’m still listening to Tyler Childers on YouTube because he is soothing my soul. Thanks again La In Kentucky.
But my TV is muted on CNN. We are all doomed. As someone said before he could just nominate Ivanka. Who knows what the fuck this moron will do.
This is worse than morons electing a reality TV personality WHO HAS NO CLUE HOW TO BE PRESIDENT. This is potentially decades of change.
Once Banjo dies I am out of here. I hope you guys will follow my travels.
Sorry this comment was way upstream so I am reposting because THIS IS SO IMPORTANT! We need to VOTE! and support those we are voting for! And especially those we can’t vote for in other states.
We all need prayer and I have been praying more during this pandemic than I ever have. I welcome all prayers. But we need to do a lot more than prayer. WE NEED TO VOTE while that is still a right of ours. And we need to DONATE and get these fools out of office.
Click here to donate to get Mitch McConnell out of office
https://amymcgrath.com/
And here to get rid of Lindsey Graham
https://jaimeharrison.com/
I don’t usually mention my charitable donations but I am challenging you to match my donations of $100 if you are fortunate enough to be able to so so.
And because times are hard, it you could all donate $5 each if you feel so moved, together we can make a difference.
Sorry for bringing politics here. I know we all come here to forget about it. But the time has come for us to DO SOMETHING.
Please have a look at some of the closer races – TEXAS is actually in play! Also CO, AZ, ME…
Gardner just blew up what chance he had here in CO.
Tamara,
Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s passing is an immeasurable loss for our nation. And the last thing it should be is a moment for partisanship or petty political fights.
But Mitch McConnell couldn’t wait. He released a statement not even two hours after the news broke last night. And the hypocrisy on display was stunning, even for him.
When Justice Scalia passed in 2016, Mitch said this: “The American people should have a voice in the selection of their next Supreme Court Justice. Therefore, this vacancy should not be filled until we have a new president.”
And this is what Mitch said last night: “President Trump’s nominee will receive a vote on the floor of the United States Senate.”
He’s making it clear: He’s always going to do whatever’s best for him and his political party. For Mitch, it’s never been about principles, or precedents, or rules, or laws—it’s only about power.
He broke Washington, and now he’s willing to light our democracy on fire if he has to in order to get what he wants.
Today, let me promise you I will fight Mitch McConnell with everything I’ve got. And I will honor Justice Ginsburg’s legacy by always standing up for principles of justice, fairness and integrity.
Together, let’s show Mitch—and the world—that those principles can, and will, prevail.
Thank you,
Amy
That is amazing.
A boring story about Mitch McConnell’s crappiness… in 2004 I was one of the WRHF’s USSYP delegates For Ky. At the time, Mitch was minority whip. The foundation held a meet and greet banquet for all the kids and their respective Senators. Tom Daschle, Hilary Clinton, Elizabeth Dole, the power-players and literally all the rest showed up; except good old Mitch! The group and I collectively referred to him as “good ol fish eyes” for the rest of the week. A play on his good ol boy ethics and power structure, and his over all “crappy-ness”
One of the main fish in Ky is a crappy so this is a very fitting nickname imo… especially when you consider his penchant for Chinese shipping vessels. He really is the devil. And stupid Ky keeps voting him in because he “has so much power in DC”. Well what he he done for Ky? Nothing! America? Even worse!
Mitch was the keynote speaker at my husband’s college graduation and he said it was the biggest crock of shit ever. He gave a 40 minute speech in that monotone voice. He said it was awful and he wished he hadn’t gone to the ceremony.
That’s incredible!! You go TT
Interesting read today.
Can someone explain what “canned biscuits” are? I’m in Canada lol are you talking like the Pillsbury kind?
Yes, Mama thought they were an abomination. It’s quite easy to make biscuits (the bread, not the cookie). I live alone and making a biscuits for one seems dumb and I buy a can or two of the little Pillsbury biscuits (and croissants which were acceptable to mother) in case I need bread. I really need to mask up and go to Panera for one of their super high calorie sandwiches. I love me a sandwich but this is something single people really can’t make from home that much because you’d have to buy a whole loaf of bread.
I’m sorry TT I love you but Cannes biscuits are horrible. Frozen biscuits that are much better and you can use one at a time
TT Tks!! I’ve had the Pillsbury and they were considered oh so LA-Di-DA back in the late 70’s lol It’s been about that long too since I’ve had any.
I understand the dilemma of being single – I am widowed. Bread is either super fresh with no preservatives and doesn’t last very long at all or mass produced and still isn’t blue after a mth – WTH is in it?? I get the fresh every now & again, maybe 2X a yr & fresh butter and that’s a celebration for me 🙂
? thanks for commenting & your moderation of your site. Happy Saturday twin. Must go to Target Marshall’s Bank Grocery store asap. I’ve been up since 530 am reading & relaxing hope you are doing well this beautiful afternoon. Movie tonight & dinner for two at my place. Wish you lived closer. I am an extremely good cook & love feeding my near & dear. Bought a giant bag of shelled pisatcios for your hholiday cookies
Xoxoxo Marc
You had me at pistachios, I broke a tooth once on the kind with shells so I don’t do those anymore. I am pretty sure you meant for this to be an email, lol. I’m going to need cookies WAY before December this year. WE MAY NOT BE ALIVE IN DECEMBER. lol You’re going to make a Masshole out of me yet. I bought Ben and Jerry’s Pistachio Pistachio ice cream this morning as I was waiting for it to be 8 am so I could buy the only two Black Box wines in the store. Thankfully they were Merlot. I forgot what I went for but it wasn’t wine because I placed an online order. I guess they will be Zombie Apocalypse (I THINK IT IS HAPPENING NOW) backups. I have become too lazy to open wine bottles.
It’s been a nightmare.
I drove through Kenosha, Wisconsin yesterday. Charming lakeside city. Very diverse. Burned out cars in the parking lot of a car dealer. Boarded up buildings.
No real, “Love is the answer,” signs. Plenty of, “Where is the justice here” signs.
The agitators who came to disrupt BLM have scored silent votes for Trump. But you all know this. To see it up close is disheartening to say the least.
Let’s make a highlight reel of his “best” performances from the apprentice, and various other shows… and run it here on loop u til you feel like returning! Then you could still get some ad revenue and remind people what a dipshit he was
Girrrrrrrrl, in the famous words of the “old likable“ Nene. Oh Chile, The Ghetto.
Lots of angry people!
I have also really been enjoying The Chicks new album. I highly recommend watching March March and For Her, both videos can be found on YouTube. Neither will ever be played on the radio. Both videos are powerful. And Fiona Apple’s new album is awesome too.
I also love The Chicks new album.
I love every song.
TT, please listen to the Fiona Apple song “Under the Table”. Actually I hope everyone listens to that song, it is my theme song right now living in a very conservative state. Kick me under the table but I won’t shut up, I won’t shut up. In the spirit of RBG, I won’t shut up.
If you want a good laugh, look up Lady Bunny’s parody of WAP. I laughed and laughed, and I am going to watch it again and laugh.
I listen to that record constantly. Fetch the Bolt Cutters is everything!
Anyone who still thinks a Trump is a good guy or a good businessman needs to watch (On Netflix) Dirty Money – Season 1 / Episode 6: The Confidence Man.
In the meantime:
YOU get a vote!
And YOU get a vote!
And YOU get a vote!
So VOTE! Even if you vote for Trump, please vote!
Hi TT-It’s been almost a year since I have been here. I have been thinking of you lately and decided to stop by and see how it was going. Banjo 🙁 I am sorry…..I always loved hearing about him, despite all the chaos in the world. It’s tough when our best friends are old and ill.
Before I respond to one particularly egregious thing Beets said, I say this having 3 police officers in my family, all cousins.
“Treat police with respect as we are TAUGHT TO as children. Yes, ma’am; yes, sir. As you would address your parents. You can get a lawyer later if there is a problem.”
I try to treat everyone with respect, even police. But at the end of the day, the police work for us. Some people have been shot for merely asking what they are being detained for. No one should have to kiss ass to stay alive.
Sorry, Beets that you are unwilling to see the differences between how people of color are treated and everyone else. I mean look at Dylan Roof, he rolled up to a So. Carolina church, went in, prayed with them, then took out his AR15 and slaughtered 9 of them. He was a white supremist, but the police took him into custody and bought him a hamburger on the way to jail!!
You and I both know had he been any other color but white he would have been gunned down.
The other thing I find disgusting is the frequency of police killings whereby people of color are literally shot in the back. Why do you think that is O.K.? (rhetorical.)
The other alarming thing I see is that when there appears to be sympathy gathering for a particular victim, The right wing blogs start in and dirty them up. Calling them criminals or drug dealers or all manner of awfulness. I mean they were the one that tortured the First Lady and Obama’s little girls for 8 years, but let someone just utters Baron fucking Trump’s name they all loose their damn minds!! It’s sickening!
You don’t see Trump chancing nominating anyone too conservative? WHY??? I will tell you who he will nominate (75-80% chance) AMY CONEY BARRETT. Who is she?
A conservative’s wet dream.
Trump considered Barrett in 2018 to replace retired justice Anthony M. Kennedy, but reportedly said he was saving her for Ginsburg’s slot. Trump first nominated Barrett to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit in 2017. She has been groomed for years by the Federalist society.
What would be the impact of Barrett’s religion on her rulings on issues such as Roe v. Wade?
During her confirmation hearing to the appeals court, Barrett said in that role she would “follow all Supreme Court precedent without fail” and would regard decisions such as Roe v. Wade as binding precedent. HOWEVER, she has also said in the past that judges shouldn’t be held to upholding Supreme Court precedents, such as Roe v. Wade. Remember when Kavanaugh said something similar? He has already backtracked on that.
WAKE UP!!
We all need to wake up. And vote. VOTE. I will be making sure Monday morning that I get a new driver’s license. So it matches my address.
We have a chance of getting out LINDSEY GRAHAM AKA LADY G. He’s getting very nervous and trying to dig up dirt on Jaime. If you could kick in five bucks it would help a lot. You can pay by PayPal or however you want. IS IT WORTH FIVE BUCKS to get rid of Lindsey Graham? YES YES IT IS!
Hey Tamara, I’m sorry to email you so late. I’ll keep it short:
A new Quinnipiac poll shows me TIED 48% – 48% with Lindsey Graham.
So Lindsey is really worried — he’s smearing my good name.
He’ll do whatever it takes to mislead voters and save his failing campaign…
And we still need another $5,028 before midnight TONIGHT to fight back and win.
https://jaimeharrison.com/
It scares me shitless that due to the Hollywood Writers’ / Guild of America strike (circa 2007) and resulting dearth of comedic, soothing and comfortable programmes the cesspit of Reality TV errupted. At the the cusp of this lava of shit was “The Apprentice”. Somehow, the great American public felt that a weird, inarticulate, orange toned, candy flossed helmet headed teeny handed man had gravitas by the dint of yelling ‘You’re fired!” at randoms every week.
No wonder Kanye thought he was up next.
I am so nervous and anxious.
if i had money, I would donate it all to the Biden campaign.
I just don’t know what to do….
Send it to Jaime in SC, he is hot on Lindsey Graham’s heels. Just send five dollars. If we all sent five dollars… that would be a lot of dollards.
I’ve been sending $50 to Jaime Harrison (to defeat Lindsay Graham), Amy McGrath (to defeat Mitch McConnell), and Sara Gideon (to defeat Susan Collins) about every 2 weeks. I figure I can send them what I would have been spending if I hadn’t been in quarantine for 6 months. There isn’t anything more important right now than making sure trump and his enablers are defeated in November.
Thanks for the push. It hadn’t crossed my mind in all this time of feeling powerless against this train of hate to donate. Ignorance on my part I guess.
Donated $100 each last night to Amy & Jamie – and 250 to JOE! The money will not go to waste because of the relief it gave me – to finally be doing something constructive. Not just complaining!
I think more people are voting straight blue this year. Hopefully enough.
Don’t forget Alaska. That is where your money goes the farthest Dr. Gross is the D candidate. He fits the State.
On a personal note, the morning after Trump was elected, I called my 12 year old daughter over to tell her the news. She cried hoping he wouldn’t deport my mother. My mother is a naturalized citizen and has been for over 20 years. Daughter still didn’t trust him. While my mom has not been deported and shouldn’t be. She was on point, he isn’t trustworthy and had proven it endlessly. His lies exacerbated Covid and I haven’t seen my mom since February because she’s in an assisted living home is high risk as are all the residents in Phoenix where it’s out of control.
What I find mindboggling is the moral compromises his supporters have to make. The bigotry and white supremacy. And yes, you bought the ticket, it’s your ride. You support those people because “there are good people on both sides” sorry but no. There are no good white supremacists.
To be clear, Biden doesn’t support riots or violence toward police and has clearly stated it.
My Son-in-laws mother has been here legally for years and has a valid green card. When DT was elected and she got a dose of his rhetoric she became terrified she may be deported from some lame reason. So much so she went and became a citizen.
Speaking of “moral compass” the right has not said a single word about the outrage of forced hysterotomies that have been forced on undocumented women in ICE custody!!
Maybe because kids in cages were no big deal?
I’m watching the CNN special about RGB. What an amazing and remarkable woman. I got sidetracked but this post was for us to remember her and how hard women fought to get rights and jobs.
And now I’m embarrassed again. RBG and I already misspelled Ginsburg earlier. I ask forgiveness.
I’d love to set up shop on Mars at this point. Meh on second thought, even that may be too close.