It seems a day doesn't go by that I don't receive a BREAKING NEWS alert about how Trump is doing something, anything, to further destroy the environment.
The latest, "US threatens retaliation against EU over carbon tax."
Apparently Trumpsters value pissing off "libtards" much more than saving the planet. But then climate change is all one big hoax to them....
On a separate note, I was somewhat shocked to see Trump holding a rally in New Jersey. NJ is a very blue state, voting for Hillary, Obama (twice), Kerry, Gore and Clinton (twice) in the last seven presidential elections. But then I learned it was payback for NJ Rep. Jeff Van Drew, who switched parties to support Trump.
I have to admit, I was hoping to read this morning that Bruce Springsteen -- known to not be a fan of Trump -- made a surprise appearance in Jersey. That perhaps Bruce, one of NJ's greatest gifts to the world, would've seized on the opportunity to show that most NJ residents are not Trumpsters. He could've amassed many more people at his appearance than Trump's rally, further driving Trump nuts.
But it was not to be. No Bruce showing.
He apparently had other things to do.
Look, I get the fact that Bruce has many fans who also are Trumpsters, and Bruce likely doesn't want to upset those fans. But speaking frankly, this election is more important than that consideration. I mean hell, Bruce is already worth $500 million (??), at least, and his supporters know full well what he's all about, his politics, his beliefs, so what is he worrying about? That he may piss off a faction within his fandom?
Even if he claims the above isn't true, his absence last night is disappointing. He is known for making surprise visits in NJ, often. He has been outspoken about Trump in the past. So why, of all times, not take advantage of a Trump rally occurring in NJ, to throw shade and emphasize a stark contrast?!
Everyone, including celebrities, need to be as involved as possible in the lead up to this election. There can be no hedging or "playing it smart" for the sake of not wanting to ruffle feathers or annoy a certain segment of voters. People need to speak out and let it be known that Trump's rabid "base" is not nearly as big as Fox News, Republicans & Trump would have us believe. The crowd in Wildwood made it look as if NJ was Mississippi -- a complete farce!
I've said similar about Obama, that given the reign of Trump, any traditional decorum respected by former presidents must be tossed aside. An unprecedented authoritarian tyrant in the White House requires unprecedented treatment towards such an individual. Bye-bye to conventional niceties!
Needless to say, this election is the most important in our lifetimes. From now until November, we need to actively and vociferously speak out, and refuse to worry about hurting feelings or alienating MAGA-heads. Four more years of Trump could spell the end of America (and Earth?!) as we knew it.
Wednesday, January 29, 2020
Wednesday, January 08, 2020
Republican Hypocrisy Never Ends
So Trump orders the assassination of Soleimani, Iran retaliates with bombings last night in Iraq and then states that's it, they don't wish to further escalate.
And Trump and Republicans believe Iran. "All is well."
Imagine if this were Obama, taking at face value from Iran that any further retaliation is not in the cards. Fox News and Republicans would be laughing out loud at the naivety of Obama.
The hypocrisy of Republicans is one thing you can count on time after time.
A primary reason for the Iran nuclear deal was to at least have inspectors on the ground to verify that Iran wasn't lying. Critics of that deal can say the inspectors would be led astray or refused entrance to key sites, but what's the alternative? Well, apparently it's to just trust what the Iranians say, period.
The same goes for North Korea. Obama knew not to entertain Kim's offers for summits or negotiations, knowing Kim could not be trusted. But Trump goes right ahead and trusts Kim's word, believing that he wouldn't engage in further missile testing. What a shocker (not) to now learn Kim was lying.
Republicans talk tough but in the end countries like North Korea, Iran and even Russia love them because these "bad" countries can easily dupe the morons in the GOP. It's no wonder Putin despised Hillary.
And yet the dimbulb Trump base believes we're safer under their orange bully.
We'll see if Iran is all done. No more retaliation. I doubt it, but then we'll just have to take their word for it, right? (so says Trump and Republicans....)
And Trump and Republicans believe Iran. "All is well."
Imagine if this were Obama, taking at face value from Iran that any further retaliation is not in the cards. Fox News and Republicans would be laughing out loud at the naivety of Obama.
The hypocrisy of Republicans is one thing you can count on time after time.
A primary reason for the Iran nuclear deal was to at least have inspectors on the ground to verify that Iran wasn't lying. Critics of that deal can say the inspectors would be led astray or refused entrance to key sites, but what's the alternative? Well, apparently it's to just trust what the Iranians say, period.
The same goes for North Korea. Obama knew not to entertain Kim's offers for summits or negotiations, knowing Kim could not be trusted. But Trump goes right ahead and trusts Kim's word, believing that he wouldn't engage in further missile testing. What a shocker (not) to now learn Kim was lying.
Republicans talk tough but in the end countries like North Korea, Iran and even Russia love them because these "bad" countries can easily dupe the morons in the GOP. It's no wonder Putin despised Hillary.
And yet the dimbulb Trump base believes we're safer under their orange bully.
We'll see if Iran is all done. No more retaliation. I doubt it, but then we'll just have to take their word for it, right? (so says Trump and Republicans....)
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