What is confounding is your observation “that Republicans are asking the same question Dianne posed.” Where have they been and why haven’t they asked themselves these questions years ago, say at the time of his first impeachment? As I have written previously, the majority of Republicans have been and are complicit enablers in bringing us…
What is confounding is your observation “that Republicans are asking the same question Dianne posed.” Where have they been and why haven’t they asked themselves these questions years ago, say at the time of his first impeachment? As I have written previously, the majority of Republicans have been and are complicit enablers in bringing us to this moment. They thought they could escape having to confront this ugly truth of his disgraceful conduct and abuse.
Exactly! Thank you for your comment to me. They are coming late to the table - fooled by the shyster: Slick and Slicker, but a number of them are at least recognizing what he is. However, they are completely locked into the republican party. A few months ago a washingtonpost reporter went to western Pennsylvania to interview women at a Republican party planning event. The reporter posed the question: ‘As a woman, does the fact that Trump has been found guilty of sexual abuse had an impact on your selecting him as your party’s nominee?’ [Note: this was prior to Trump, running back to the judge to claim that he had been found innocent of rape, and the judge spelling out to him “you raped her, and just because the statute was so narrow they couldn’t call it “rape’ does not change that fact, and furthermore, the court trial January 15, 2024 will only be to decide how much money you owe her.”]. So all the rape had not been spelled out at that moment in time, sexual abuse had but still the majority of women said “no” because it was more important to support the Republican party. These are the 30% that are never going to change. it’s astonishing to me that a conviction of such a horrific act is considered of less importance than loyalty to a political party. When we say that we, as a country are only as good as our lowest common denominator, and the lowest common denominator is rotten to the core, we’re in deep trouble. I’m hoping the good folks existing in the Republican party grow a spine. But there will be no changing this 30% because they are locked into their idea that Trump is the Messiah. He’s a cult leader and they’re the members.
My Valere, I wish it weren’t so but the 30% of our population who are so wrapped up in this man is really sad for all of us. The idea that he is a messiah is just a sign of how religious dogma has been a tool of brainwashing. It certainly strikes me as though there are an incredible portion of our fellow citizens who are eager to return to times when religion played a role in dictating how people lived their lives. They see the current cultural shifts as frightening just as I find their addiction to dogma frightening. As someone who has throughout his life questioned religion and concluded that it is myth making with rules designed by men it appears that people have a strong need, apparently, to look to the beyond when confronted with challenges in this world. But, to embrace a criminal as a “gift from God,” which I believe was Franklin Graham’s rationale for supporting Trump, is about as distressing a notion as imaginable. That kind of deeply ingrained religious zealotry leaves us unable to address the most egregious crimes of a man who lies and gaslights at every turn. It is both shocking and frightening.
Recognizing that there are thousands of different religious perspectives/outlooks and communities how do we not recognize the hubris of thinking there is only one way and then going on to push back against civil discourse and acceptance of lifestyles, gender, and women’s healthcare to the detriment of all?
I personally make a distinction between religion and spiritual community with acceptance of all humanity as one. It is so unsettling. And it is a reason why we must do everything we can to get the message and the vote out in 2023. No minority can be allowed to dictate individual choice.
Ps #2 I can’t agree with you more. Your message is the highlight of my day. A kindred spirit who sees the trouble, with hope. I will ponder how best to reach those people who most need your words (anonymously to protect your name) as I take the puppers for their long awaited walk to the river. Their highlight of ‘their day’ - as they walk down the trail - is flushing the ducks on the river - and watch them fly away:) They both know birds and ducks are our friends - but a mini Dachshund and Shiba Inu - have ‘hunting genes’ but not for birds.
What is confounding is your observation “that Republicans are asking the same question Dianne posed.” Where have they been and why haven’t they asked themselves these questions years ago, say at the time of his first impeachment? As I have written previously, the majority of Republicans have been and are complicit enablers in bringing us to this moment. They thought they could escape having to confront this ugly truth of his disgraceful conduct and abuse.
Exactly! Thank you for your comment to me. They are coming late to the table - fooled by the shyster: Slick and Slicker, but a number of them are at least recognizing what he is. However, they are completely locked into the republican party. A few months ago a washingtonpost reporter went to western Pennsylvania to interview women at a Republican party planning event. The reporter posed the question: ‘As a woman, does the fact that Trump has been found guilty of sexual abuse had an impact on your selecting him as your party’s nominee?’ [Note: this was prior to Trump, running back to the judge to claim that he had been found innocent of rape, and the judge spelling out to him “you raped her, and just because the statute was so narrow they couldn’t call it “rape’ does not change that fact, and furthermore, the court trial January 15, 2024 will only be to decide how much money you owe her.”]. So all the rape had not been spelled out at that moment in time, sexual abuse had but still the majority of women said “no” because it was more important to support the Republican party. These are the 30% that are never going to change. it’s astonishing to me that a conviction of such a horrific act is considered of less importance than loyalty to a political party. When we say that we, as a country are only as good as our lowest common denominator, and the lowest common denominator is rotten to the core, we’re in deep trouble. I’m hoping the good folks existing in the Republican party grow a spine. But there will be no changing this 30% because they are locked into their idea that Trump is the Messiah. He’s a cult leader and they’re the members.
My Valere, I wish it weren’t so but the 30% of our population who are so wrapped up in this man is really sad for all of us. The idea that he is a messiah is just a sign of how religious dogma has been a tool of brainwashing. It certainly strikes me as though there are an incredible portion of our fellow citizens who are eager to return to times when religion played a role in dictating how people lived their lives. They see the current cultural shifts as frightening just as I find their addiction to dogma frightening. As someone who has throughout his life questioned religion and concluded that it is myth making with rules designed by men it appears that people have a strong need, apparently, to look to the beyond when confronted with challenges in this world. But, to embrace a criminal as a “gift from God,” which I believe was Franklin Graham’s rationale for supporting Trump, is about as distressing a notion as imaginable. That kind of deeply ingrained religious zealotry leaves us unable to address the most egregious crimes of a man who lies and gaslights at every turn. It is both shocking and frightening.
Recognizing that there are thousands of different religious perspectives/outlooks and communities how do we not recognize the hubris of thinking there is only one way and then going on to push back against civil discourse and acceptance of lifestyles, gender, and women’s healthcare to the detriment of all?
I personally make a distinction between religion and spiritual community with acceptance of all humanity as one. It is so unsettling. And it is a reason why we must do everything we can to get the message and the vote out in 2023. No minority can be allowed to dictate individual choice.
Ps #2 I can’t agree with you more. Your message is the highlight of my day. A kindred spirit who sees the trouble, with hope. I will ponder how best to reach those people who most need your words (anonymously to protect your name) as I take the puppers for their long awaited walk to the river. Their highlight of ‘their day’ - as they walk down the trail - is flushing the ducks on the river - and watch them fly away:) They both know birds and ducks are our friends - but a mini Dachshund and Shiba Inu - have ‘hunting genes’ but not for birds.