Heather—Your levelheaded commentary of election count developments is a relief from the frenzied noise broadcast from the various news channels as vote tallies from the remaining key states lurch toward finally tilting the electoral vote count to the red or the blue candidate. I find the tightness of the race stunning in that it reveals …
Heather—Your levelheaded commentary of election count developments is a relief from the frenzied noise broadcast from the various news channels as vote tallies from the remaining key states lurch toward finally tilting the electoral vote count to the red or the blue candidate. I find the tightness of the race stunning in that it reveals that half the American people voted for Trump and what he represents. In 2016 his alt right wing was not welcomed by the GOP, yet it managed to overcome resistance in what amounted to a hostile takeover. Four years later after a disastrous administration which savaged the Constitution and governance institutions and traditional norms of decency, Trump is up for reelection. I assumed the tail was wagging the GOP dog and that Republicans out of revulsion and dismay would put country above party and vote for an alternative candidate to be rid of him. But no, Republicans have stuck with him by voting for him which tells me he represents who they are. How did we get here? One hears comments, “it’s not who we are.” It’s sobering to realize that yes, Trumpism, with its odious beliefs, is what half of us have become. Stunning!
I listened to 2 Lincoln Project podcasts/FB live events last night. They were optimistic that Biden would eventually win, but very distraught at the fact that there was no solid repudiation of Trump and Trumpism. One of them said something that was stunning when I heard the words: 70 million people voted for a sociopath. Let that sink in.
The one thing I truly appreciate about the Lincoln Project is that they tell it like it is. If there is going to be a backbone strong enough to stand up against Trumpism it is that of the Lincoln Project. Coming from the crucible of Republican Conservatism they do know how to fight fire with fire.
The problem with the Lincoln Project is they were all the lousy Repuklicans I despised pre-trump. Their spots have not changed. They are very cunning and are positioning themselves to assert their awful brand of politics in the post-trump landscape.
I believe you are right, Syd. I think they are positioning Romney for a run for president in 2024. I read an article this morning that said the number of R's they converted to vote for Biden was insignificant. Will be looking for more substantiation of that assertion but considering that 93% of R's voted for Trump, it's probably true.
Beware of the Old Guard/Corporate Democrats whose weight was thrown toward Kasich instead of AOC in the speechifying department at the Convention. Instead of giving proper weight to an astute, fresh idea Democrat, they catered to their own conservative quasi-inert inner bloodlines rather than cultivate a powerful Democratic voice much beloved by those inheriting the ravaged world shaped significantly by the conservative, dominating (vis a vis divergent Party members), risk-adverse, conflict avoidant Old Guard/Corporate Democrats. I quite agree with Syd's assessment of the Lincoln Project's members as cunning.
Heather—Your levelheaded commentary of election count developments is a relief from the frenzied noise broadcast from the various news channels as vote tallies from the remaining key states lurch toward finally tilting the electoral vote count to the red or the blue candidate. I find the tightness of the race stunning in that it reveals that half the American people voted for Trump and what he represents. In 2016 his alt right wing was not welcomed by the GOP, yet it managed to overcome resistance in what amounted to a hostile takeover. Four years later after a disastrous administration which savaged the Constitution and governance institutions and traditional norms of decency, Trump is up for reelection. I assumed the tail was wagging the GOP dog and that Republicans out of revulsion and dismay would put country above party and vote for an alternative candidate to be rid of him. But no, Republicans have stuck with him by voting for him which tells me he represents who they are. How did we get here? One hears comments, “it’s not who we are.” It’s sobering to realize that yes, Trumpism, with its odious beliefs, is what half of us have become. Stunning!
I listened to 2 Lincoln Project podcasts/FB live events last night. They were optimistic that Biden would eventually win, but very distraught at the fact that there was no solid repudiation of Trump and Trumpism. One of them said something that was stunning when I heard the words: 70 million people voted for a sociopath. Let that sink in.
The one thing I truly appreciate about the Lincoln Project is that they tell it like it is. If there is going to be a backbone strong enough to stand up against Trumpism it is that of the Lincoln Project. Coming from the crucible of Republican Conservatism they do know how to fight fire with fire.
The problem with the Lincoln Project is they were all the lousy Repuklicans I despised pre-trump. Their spots have not changed. They are very cunning and are positioning themselves to assert their awful brand of politics in the post-trump landscape.
I believe you are right, Syd. I think they are positioning Romney for a run for president in 2024. I read an article this morning that said the number of R's they converted to vote for Biden was insignificant. Will be looking for more substantiation of that assertion but considering that 93% of R's voted for Trump, it's probably true.
Beware of the Old Guard/Corporate Democrats whose weight was thrown toward Kasich instead of AOC in the speechifying department at the Convention. Instead of giving proper weight to an astute, fresh idea Democrat, they catered to their own conservative quasi-inert inner bloodlines rather than cultivate a powerful Democratic voice much beloved by those inheriting the ravaged world shaped significantly by the conservative, dominating (vis a vis divergent Party members), risk-adverse, conflict avoidant Old Guard/Corporate Democrats. I quite agree with Syd's assessment of the Lincoln Project's members as cunning.
The most depressing fact.