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Coming to Grips with Reality
Author: BobR
Date: 05/11/2016 13:52:10
There was a primary in West Virginia yesterday. T-Rump - running essentially unopposed - won the state. Sanders also beat out Clinton to reduce his 300 pledged delegate deficit by 4. So - nothing earth-shattering there, although Sanders supporters are euphoric, I am sure.
On Planet T-Rump, though, things continue to be weird. Party leaders and shakers continue to slog through the various stages of grief as the realization that they've got an orange lump of radioactive waste poisoning their chances of any sort of wins at the polls - including the down-ticket races. As such, they are trying to determine how to minimize the damage.
A typical response from Marco Rubio shows the nature of the hedged support:
Ouch.
Other Republicans have voiced their apprehensions with the T-Rump candidacy, with some deciding to withhold support, and others not committing. To address that, Mr. T-Rump is going to Washington to show the party movers and shakers that he has substance and gravitas. He's got his work cut out for him. Speaker Ryan has declined to support him, volunteering to step down as chair of the Republican Convention (and probably hoping T-Rump would take him up on the offer). T-Rump is holding out an olive branch, however, and saying he'd LOVE to have Ryan chair the convention. Sorry, Paul - you're not getting off that easy.
Not all Republicans are on the fence. mAnn Coulter apparently has a man-crush on T-Rump, saying he is the "heart and soul" of the party. There may be some truth to that, since T-Rump is an obnoxious racist hater who puts money above anything else, and thinks of women as second-class citizens. That sounds like the heart and soul of the party to me.
Meanwhile, T-Rump is being "mavericky" by bucking a tradition among presidential candidates to show they are not beholden to influences by releasing their tax records. He said he won't release them before the election in November - which means he won't release them at all. Why would he after the election? He blames the IRS auditors (which should appeal to his low-information "Flat Tax" "Abolish the IRS" tea-party supporters), so once again he is not taking responsibility for his actions.
The last primaries will be June 7th. At that point, the presumptive candidates may begin their campaigning in earnest for November. That's only 5 months, right? That should just fly by, right?
Oy.
On Planet T-Rump, though, things continue to be weird. Party leaders and shakers continue to slog through the various stages of grief as the realization that they've got an orange lump of radioactive waste poisoning their chances of any sort of wins at the polls - including the down-ticket races. As such, they are trying to determine how to minimize the damage.
A typical response from Marco Rubio shows the nature of the hedged support:
After a GOP primary debate in February, Rubio had implored voters to reject Trump, saying he was “wholly unprepared to be president of the United States.â€
“This is the most important government job on the planet. And we’re about to turn over the conservative movement to a person that has no ideas of any substance on the important issues,†the then-candidate said at the time. “The nuclear codes of the United States — to an erratic individual — and the conservative movement — to someone who has spent a career sticking it to working people.â€
[snip]
“I signed a pledge and said that I would support the Republican nominee and I intended to continue to do that,†Rubio insisted. “I don’t want Hillary Clinton to be the president of the United States, I don’t want her to win this election. On the other hand, I have well defined differences with the presumptive nominee of the Republican Party, and like millions of Republicans, you try to reconcile those two things.â€
Ouch.
Other Republicans have voiced their apprehensions with the T-Rump candidacy, with some deciding to withhold support, and others not committing. To address that, Mr. T-Rump is going to Washington to show the party movers and shakers that he has substance and gravitas. He's got his work cut out for him. Speaker Ryan has declined to support him, volunteering to step down as chair of the Republican Convention (and probably hoping T-Rump would take him up on the offer). T-Rump is holding out an olive branch, however, and saying he'd LOVE to have Ryan chair the convention. Sorry, Paul - you're not getting off that easy.
Not all Republicans are on the fence. mAnn Coulter apparently has a man-crush on T-Rump, saying he is the "heart and soul" of the party. There may be some truth to that, since T-Rump is an obnoxious racist hater who puts money above anything else, and thinks of women as second-class citizens. That sounds like the heart and soul of the party to me.
Meanwhile, T-Rump is being "mavericky" by bucking a tradition among presidential candidates to show they are not beholden to influences by releasing their tax records. He said he won't release them before the election in November - which means he won't release them at all. Why would he after the election? He blames the IRS auditors (which should appeal to his low-information "Flat Tax" "Abolish the IRS" tea-party supporters), so once again he is not taking responsibility for his actions.
The last primaries will be June 7th. At that point, the presumptive candidates may begin their campaigning in earnest for November. That's only 5 months, right? That should just fly by, right?
Oy.
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Comment by 
wickedpam on 05/11/2016 13:16:15
wickedpam on 05/11/2016 13:16:15
Morning 
Comment by 
Raine on 05/11/2016 13:18:10
Good morning!
Raine on 05/11/2016 13:18:10
Good morning!
Comment by 
Will in Chicago on 05/11/2016 13:42:15
Will in Chicago on 05/11/2016 13:42:15
Good morning!! I hope that everyone is feeling well.
TriSec, you may take some comfort in that it looks like I will have my winter coat out for a while. We are looking at highs in the 50s this weekend, so I will need something heavy for the early morning and the evening. (Spring is proceeding otherwise. The grass is growing wildly.)
TriSec, you may take some comfort in that it looks like I will have my winter coat out for a while. We are looking at highs in the 50s this weekend, so I will need something heavy for the early morning and the evening. (Spring is proceeding otherwise. The grass is growing wildly.)
Comment by 
BobR on 05/11/2016 13:52:46
BobR on 05/11/2016 13:52:46
BLOG IS POSTED
Comment by Will in Chicago on 05/11/2016 13:59:37
Will in Chicago on 05/11/2016 13:59:37
BobR, thanks for a great blog. The GOP is incredibly divided.
As for Ann Coulter, I think it is unfair to the transgender to community to imply that she is one of their members. I still think that my theory that Ann Coulter is an escaped demon wearing a human suit who is imitating a woman badly has some merit. Certainly, she is quite good at demonizing others while never looking at herself.
As for Ann Coulter, I think it is unfair to the transgender to community to imply that she is one of their members. I still think that my theory that Ann Coulter is an escaped demon wearing a human suit who is imitating a woman badly has some merit. Certainly, she is quite good at demonizing others while never looking at herself.
Comment by 
Mondobubba on 05/11/2016 14:13:49
I agree with you about the Ann Coulter thing, Will. My personal theory is she is some sort of harpy who feeds on negative feelings and energy. She only comes out when she's hungry.
Mondobubba on 05/11/2016 14:13:49
Quote by Will in Chicago:
BobR, thanks for a great blog. The GOP is incredibly divided.
As for Ann Coulter, I think it is unfair to the transgender to community to imply that she is one of their members. I still think that my theory that Ann Coulter is an escaped demon wearing a human suit who is imitating a woman badly has some merit. Certainly, she is quite good at demonizing others while never looking at herself.
I agree with you about the Ann Coulter thing, Will. My personal theory is she is some sort of harpy who feeds on negative feelings and energy. She only comes out when she's hungry.
Comment by wickedpam on 05/11/2016 14:30:15
wickedpam on 05/11/2016 14:30:15
tRump is horrible and has no clue how to govern and honestly, the people are are backing him in the party are those that put party above country. I don't like Ryan but I want to think better of him then that. I hope he doesn't end up bowing and kissing the tRump ring.
I'm kind of with Bob Cessca in that the election is going to be closer then we all want it to be. That worries me. There is a strong undercurrent of hate in this country that will back tRump no matter who is the Dem Nominee.
I'm kind of with Bob Cessca in that the election is going to be closer then we all want it to be. That worries me. There is a strong undercurrent of hate in this country that will back tRump no matter who is the Dem Nominee.
Comment by wickedpam on 05/11/2016 14:58:45
wickedpam on 05/11/2016 14:58:45
Carlos needs to back off
Comment by Raine on 05/11/2016 15:06:03
Raine on 05/11/2016 15:06:03
So I went to walk on of the dgos and I come back to find I missed a pretty epic exchange between Carlos and Sue in Rockville. Did anyone else hear it?
Comment by wickedpam on 05/11/2016 15:07:28
No because Carlos talked all over Sue and much louder
wickedpam on 05/11/2016 15:07:28
Quote by Raine:
So I went to walk on of the dgos and I come back to find I missed a pretty epic exchange between Carlos and Sue in Rockville. Did anyone else hear it?
No because Carlos talked all over Sue and much louder
Comment by Raine on 05/11/2016 15:50:57
Raine on 05/11/2016 15:50:57
I rewound FSTV, and Carlos, dammit man, stop the mansplaining.
And the *sorry, it's just the way it is* is not only a terrible excuse, it's regressive.
Wanna piss a woman off? Just say *I'm sorry, that just how it is*
And the *sorry, it's just the way it is* is not only a terrible excuse, it's regressive.
Wanna piss a woman off? Just say *I'm sorry, that just how it is*
Comment by Raine on 05/11/2016 15:52:33
I have been listening and he's doubling down.
Pretty pissed off about the entire thing. I heard him say that HRC should dress more like Elizabeth Warren. GODDAMIT!
Raine on 05/11/2016 15:52:33
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine:
So I went to walk on of the dgos and I come back to find I missed a pretty epic exchange between Carlos and Sue in Rockville. Did anyone else hear it?
No because Carlos talked all over Sue and much louder
I have been listening and he's doubling down.
Pretty pissed off about the entire thing. I heard him say that HRC should dress more like Elizabeth Warren. GODDAMIT!
Comment by wickedpam on 05/11/2016 15:53:06
IKR!
wickedpam on 05/11/2016 15:53:06
Quote by Raine:
I rewound FSTV, and Carlos, dammit man, stop the mansplaining.
And the *sorry, it's just the way it is* is not only a terrible excuse, it's regressive.
Wanna piss a woman off? Just say *I'm sorry, that just how it is*
IKR!
Comment by wickedpam on 05/11/2016 15:53:57
Its craziness - Let Hillary be Hillary cause she's pretty great.
wickedpam on 05/11/2016 15:53:57
Quote by Raine:Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine:
So I went to walk on of the dgos and I come back to find I missed a pretty epic exchange between Carlos and Sue in Rockville. Did anyone else hear it?
No because Carlos talked all over Sue and much louder
I have been listening and he's doubling down.
Pretty pissed off about the entire thing. I heard him say that HRC should dress more like Elizabeth Warren. GODDAMIT!
Its craziness - Let Hillary be Hillary cause she's pretty great.
Comment by wickedpam on 05/11/2016 15:55:32
wickedpam on 05/11/2016 15:55:32
Yeah, Carlos needs to go. All he does is mansplain
Comment by 
livingonli on 05/11/2016 17:18:20
livingonli on 05/11/2016 17:18:20
Since I slept through it, I miss Carlos putting a buzz on the show.
Comment by Mondobubba on 05/11/2016 17:21:28
Carlos, for fuck's sake, don't be such a massive tool.
Mondobubba on 05/11/2016 17:21:28
Quote by Raine:
I rewound FSTV, and Carlos, dammit man, stop the mansplaining.
And the *sorry, it's just the way it is* is not only a terrible excuse, it's regressive.
Wanna piss a woman off? Just say *I'm sorry, that just how it is*
Carlos, for fuck's sake, don't be such a massive tool.
Comment by Mondobubba on 05/11/2016 17:42:27
Mondobubba on 05/11/2016 17:42:27
Carlos responded on Facebook:
Well that was interesting. A heated debate on Stephanie Miller with Sue from Rockville because I made the suggestion that Hilary needs to work on her branding and perhaps look at different wardrobe choices- look like a Cross Fitter and not so Equinox.Unfortunately this election cycle has little to do with substance. Sue started her argument with, "Carlos, let me do a little "Mansplainig". Well that patronizing and condescending tone did not rest two seconds with me. My yelling over her was not the most effective way of communicating (however I do find the Brits have more of a stomach for it than we do # Speakers Corner/Hyde Park OR Parliament)but neither is the assumption that just because I may not like Hilary as our Democratic choice as much as Bernie-or saying she needs to work on her brand- does not equate to misogyny. Yeah Elizabeth Warren! Deirdre was upset but in the end Helen had my back. It is never dull with "Coffee With Carlos. EVERY Wednesday from 7:30-9 AM on Directv 348- The Stephanie Miller Show.
Comment by wickedpam on 05/11/2016 18:03:49
too late
wickedpam on 05/11/2016 18:03:49
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Raine:
I rewound FSTV, and Carlos, dammit man, stop the mansplaining.
And the *sorry, it's just the way it is* is not only a terrible excuse, it's regressive.
Wanna piss a woman off? Just say *I'm sorry, that just how it is*
Carlos, for fuck's sake, don't be such a massive tool.
too late
Comment by Raine on 05/11/2016 19:49:00
Imma have a thing or 2 to say about it tomorrow morning.
I am SICK of this ish. and trust me, it ain't just carlos.
Raine on 05/11/2016 19:49:00
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Raine:
I rewound FSTV, and Carlos, dammit man, stop the mansplaining.
And the *sorry, it's just the way it is* is not only a terrible excuse, it's regressive.
Wanna piss a woman off? Just say *I'm sorry, that just how it is*
Carlos, for fuck's sake, don't be such a massive tool.
too late
I am SICK of this ish. and trust me, it ain't just carlos.
Comment by Raine on 05/11/2016 19:51:55
proving the point I truly plan on making. What he said was mysogyny.
Has he suggested that Bernie try wearing a tie dye to court women Baby boomers?
NO.
I am still steamed about it.
Raine on 05/11/2016 19:51:55
Quote by Mondobubba:
Carlos responded on Facebook:Well that was interesting. A heated debate on Stephanie Miller with Sue from Rockville because I made the suggestion that Hilary needs to work on her branding and perhaps look at different wardrobe choices- look like a Cross Fitter and not so Equinox.Unfortunately this election cycle has little to do with substance. Sue started her argument with, "Carlos, let me do a little "Mansplainig". Well that patronizing and condescending tone did not rest two seconds with me. My yelling over her was not the most effective way of communicating (however I do find the Brits have more of a stomach for it than we do # Speakers Corner/Hyde Park OR Parliament)but neither is the assumption that just because I may not like Hilary as our Democratic choice as much as Bernie-or saying she needs to work on her brand- does not equate to misogyny. Yeah Elizabeth Warren! Deirdre was upset but in the end Helen had my back. It is never dull with "Coffee With Carlos. EVERY Wednesday from 7:30-9 AM on Directv 348- The Stephanie Miller Show.
Has he suggested that Bernie try wearing a tie dye to court women Baby boomers?
NO.
I am still steamed about it.
Comment by Mondobubba on 05/11/2016 20:07:34
Yeah, that is a really mealy mouthed, lame response to being a dick.
Mondobubba on 05/11/2016 20:07:34
Quote by Raine:proving the point I truly plan on making. What he said was mysogyny.Quote by Mondobubba:
Carlos responded on Facebook:Well that was interesting. A heated debate on Stephanie Miller with Sue from Rockville because I made the suggestion that Hilary needs to work on her branding and perhaps look at different wardrobe choices- look like a Cross Fitter and not so Equinox.Unfortunately this election cycle has little to do with substance. Sue started her argument with, "Carlos, let me do a little "Mansplainig". Well that patronizing and condescending tone did not rest two seconds with me. My yelling over her was not the most effective way of communicating (however I do find the Brits have more of a stomach for it than we do # Speakers Corner/Hyde Park OR Parliament)but neither is the assumption that just because I may not like Hilary as our Democratic choice as much as Bernie-or saying she needs to work on her brand- does not equate to misogyny. Yeah Elizabeth Warren! Deirdre was upset but in the end Helen had my back. It is never dull with "Coffee With Carlos. EVERY Wednesday from 7:30-9 AM on Directv 348- The Stephanie Miller Show.
Has he suggested that Bernie try wearing a tie dye to court women Baby boomers?
NO.
I am still steamed about it.
Yeah, that is a really mealy mouthed, lame response to being a dick.