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Repeal, Exploit, and Destroy
Author: TriSec
Date: 12/13/2016 02:21:41
The unthinkable has happened.
I now have reason to believe the government of the United States has fallen.
It seems pretty obvious in hindsight that *something* must have happened to cause the election results to be vastly different from what was being reported and projected.
Nate Silver just couldn't have been that wrong.
Our friends on the right have always feared the "One World Order" and the United Nations - too bad they couldn't see the forest for the trees. The New World will be answering to the Kremlin and not the White House.
A favorite theme of mine is this - every elected official everywhere in the United States takes an oath that contains the words "Preserve, Protect and Defend the Constitution of the United States". That oath is now derelict.
For decades now, the United States has always been the watcher of democracy. Elections happening everywhere else in the world have always had neutral monitors sent by Uncle Sam to make sure everything went as planned. Pity they couldn't watch their own backyard as effectively.
Mr. Trump is a demagogue, but perhaps worse than that, he's a Russian-controlled puppet. With each appointment he makes, with each tweet, with each more histrionic statement - it's clear that he's undermining United States policy, precedent, businesses, and government. January 20 is going to be a wet dream come true for Vladimir.
I'd sure love to see his tax returns now - what businesses does he own? Where are his investments? What kind of links to overseas interests are in his back pocket? I suppose we will never know.
But the question is not even "what do we do now?" I believe we may be facing an unthinkable scenario. Would the military act to remove the President and do what their oath says they must? The acts and actions we have witnessed are not those of a patriot, or even an American. These are the actions of a truly depraved individual, one who is not even likely to have charted this course of action.
We now have 38 days left. I can't even bring myself to ponder what January 21 will bring.
I now have reason to believe the government of the United States has fallen.
It seems pretty obvious in hindsight that *something* must have happened to cause the election results to be vastly different from what was being reported and projected.
Nate Silver just couldn't have been that wrong.
Our friends on the right have always feared the "One World Order" and the United Nations - too bad they couldn't see the forest for the trees. The New World will be answering to the Kremlin and not the White House.
A favorite theme of mine is this - every elected official everywhere in the United States takes an oath that contains the words "Preserve, Protect and Defend the Constitution of the United States". That oath is now derelict.
For decades now, the United States has always been the watcher of democracy. Elections happening everywhere else in the world have always had neutral monitors sent by Uncle Sam to make sure everything went as planned. Pity they couldn't watch their own backyard as effectively.
Mr. Trump is a demagogue, but perhaps worse than that, he's a Russian-controlled puppet. With each appointment he makes, with each tweet, with each more histrionic statement - it's clear that he's undermining United States policy, precedent, businesses, and government. January 20 is going to be a wet dream come true for Vladimir.
I'd sure love to see his tax returns now - what businesses does he own? Where are his investments? What kind of links to overseas interests are in his back pocket? I suppose we will never know.
But the question is not even "what do we do now?" I believe we may be facing an unthinkable scenario. Would the military act to remove the President and do what their oath says they must? The acts and actions we have witnessed are not those of a patriot, or even an American. These are the actions of a truly depraved individual, one who is not even likely to have charted this course of action.
We now have 38 days left. I can't even bring myself to ponder what January 21 will bring.
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Comment by 
Scoopster on 12/13/2016 13:29:26
Scoopster on 12/13/2016 13:29:26
Eve... err.. mornin' all! 
Comment by 
wickedpam on 12/13/2016 13:47:46
wickedpam on 12/13/2016 13:47:46
Morning 
Comment by Scoopster on 12/13/2016 14:27:24
Scoopster on 12/13/2016 14:27:24
From the Maddow Mosheen
.@maddow: Newsweek to report Turkey may use arrest of Trump biz exec to pressure Trump into handing over Imam in US. https://t.co/cSfvvp5iBk
— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) December 13, 2016
Comment by 
Raine on 12/13/2016 14:33:03
The article has now been published.
TriSec, every one of your concerns are really valid. We are standing on a precipice.
Raine on 12/13/2016 14:33:03
Quote by Scoopster:
From the Maddow Mosheen.@maddow: Newsweek to report Turkey may use arrest of Trump biz exec to pressure Trump into handing over Imam in US. https://t.co/cSfvvp5iBk
— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) December 13, 2016
TriSec, every one of your concerns are really valid. We are standing on a precipice.
Comment by Scoopster on 12/13/2016 14:48:00
Scoopster on 12/13/2016 14:48:00
jfc... Rick Perry too?
Comment by wickedpam on 12/13/2016 14:58:34
wickedpam on 12/13/2016 14:58:34
omg it is pretty much Red Dawn 0.0
Comment by Raine on 12/13/2016 14:59:00
looks like it
it's more and more surreal each day.
Raine on 12/13/2016 14:59:00
Quote by Scoopster:
jfc... Rick Perry too?
it's more and more surreal each day.
Comment by Scoopster on 12/13/2016 15:12:45
Reeeeeeally don't think he's gonna find the kind of help he needs in that building.
....
Oh.. OH FUCK WHICH POSITIONS ARE LEFT TO FILL?!
Scoopster on 12/13/2016 15:12:45
Kanye West stopped by Trump Tower on Tuesday during his trip to New York City.
The rapper voiced his support for President-elect Donald Trump at multiple concerts after the election but said he did not vote.
The hip-hop star — who was recently hospitalized for over a week following an alarming nervous breakdown — jetted to Manhattan on Monday in hopes of finding a psychiatrist to add to his medical team, TMZ reports.
Reeeeeeally don't think he's gonna find the kind of help he needs in that building.
....
Oh.. OH FUCK WHICH POSITIONS ARE LEFT TO FILL?!
Comment by Scoopster on 12/13/2016 15:24:23
Scoopster on 12/13/2016 15:24:23
Comment by Will in Chicago on 12/13/2016 15:49:29
Will in Chicago on 12/13/2016 15:49:29
TriSec, the concerns that you express in the blog are valid.
Let me share a few articles.
From the Forward: It's Trump's America - and the Era of the Pitchforks Has Just Begun
From the Washington Post: 'Real America is in its own bubble'
The Second Coming by William Butler Yeats, written in the wake of World War One describes some of the dread that I feel.
Let me share a few articles.
From the Forward: It's Trump's America - and the Era of the Pitchforks Has Just Begun
From the Washington Post: 'Real America is in its own bubble'
The Second Coming by William Butler Yeats, written in the wake of World War One describes some of the dread that I feel.
Comment by Will in Chicago on 12/13/2016 15:53:54
Will in Chicago on 12/13/2016 15:53:54
TriSec, I don't know if you saw it on Saturday's blog, but I did say the Mourner's Kaddish on Friday for your Mom.
Comment by Raine on 12/13/2016 15:57:02
This is one of those far less covered stories that scares the shit out of me. They are looking for workers.
Raine on 12/13/2016 15:57:02
This is one of those far less covered stories that scares the shit out of me. They are looking for workers.
Comment by Scoopster on 12/13/2016 16:01:57
Well I've been thinking about this today and I actually think instead of dealing with this kind of shit, since they're so fucking hellbent on dismantling these agencies from the inside anyways, every single rank-and-file worker in every single department should walk out the moment he takes office. If they want to ruin this country, they can do it without the help of people who have worked in these jobs for years and decades as a career.
Scoopster on 12/13/2016 16:01:57
Quote by Raine:
This is one of those far less covered stories that scares the shit out of me. They are looking for workers.
Well I've been thinking about this today and I actually think instead of dealing with this kind of shit, since they're so fucking hellbent on dismantling these agencies from the inside anyways, every single rank-and-file worker in every single department should walk out the moment he takes office. If they want to ruin this country, they can do it without the help of people who have worked in these jobs for years and decades as a career.
Comment by Will in Chicago on 12/13/2016 16:18:07
My only concern is that we will see things get very bad quickly. This could be disastrous in the case of the intelligence agencies. Mike Pence, whom I dislike and distrust, does seem to accept daily intelligence briefings.'
Still, I see the logic in doing this. I fear that a lot of our fellow Americans who supported Trump will be very upset soon.
Will in Chicago on 12/13/2016 16:18:07
Quote by Scoopster:Quote by Raine:
This is one of those far less covered stories that scares the shit out of me. They are looking for workers.
Well I've been thinking about this today and I actually think instead of dealing with this kind of shit, since they're so fucking hellbent on dismantling these agencies from the inside anyways, every single rank-and-file worker in every single department should walk out the moment he takes office. If they want to ruin this country, they can do it without the help of people who have worked in these jobs for years and decades as a career.
My only concern is that we will see things get very bad quickly. This could be disastrous in the case of the intelligence agencies. Mike Pence, whom I dislike and distrust, does seem to accept daily intelligence briefings.'
Still, I see the logic in doing this. I fear that a lot of our fellow Americans who supported Trump will be very upset soon.
Comment by Will in Chicago on 12/13/2016 16:36:08
Will in Chicago on 12/13/2016 16:36:08
Is it me, or does John Bolton look like an evil replicant of Captain Kangaroo>
Comment by 
TriSec on 12/13/2016 16:42:53
Hi Will. I did see, and I am particularly grateful. I am deeply perturbed that we did not have Last Rites administered. Mum did take communion about 48 hours before she passed. Yours were the only prayers uttered.
TriSec on 12/13/2016 16:42:53
Quote by Will in Chicago:
TriSec, I don't know if you saw it on Saturday's blog, but I did say the Mourner's Kaddish on Friday for your Mom.
Hi Will. I did see, and I am particularly grateful. I am deeply perturbed that we did not have Last Rites administered. Mum did take communion about 48 hours before she passed. Yours were the only prayers uttered.
Comment by 
Mondobubba on 12/13/2016 16:45:39
What? There was no priest on speed dial? Even as an atheist, I am offended.
Mondobubba on 12/13/2016 16:45:39
Quote by TriSec:Quote by Will in Chicago:
TriSec, I don't know if you saw it on Saturday's blog, but I did say the Mourner's Kaddish on Friday for your Mom.
Hi Will. I did see, and I am particularly grateful. I am deeply perturbed that we did not have Last Rites administered. Mum did take communion about 48 hours before she passed. Yours were the only prayers uttered.
What? There was no priest on speed dial? Even as an atheist, I am offended.
Comment by Will in Chicago on 12/13/2016 16:56:02
This was a congregational prayer with some 40 souls praying for your Mom and others who passed recently. I am shocked that no clergy prayed for her other than my rabbi.
Will in Chicago on 12/13/2016 16:56:02
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by TriSec:Quote by Will in Chicago:
TriSec, I don't know if you saw it on Saturday's blog, but I did say the Mourner's Kaddish on Friday for your Mom.
Hi Will. I did see, and I am particularly grateful. I am deeply perturbed that we did not have Last Rites administered. Mum did take communion about 48 hours before she passed. Yours were the only prayers uttered.
What? There was no priest on speed dial? Even as an atheist, I am offended.
This was a congregational prayer with some 40 souls praying for your Mom and others who passed recently. I am shocked that no clergy prayed for her other than my rabbi.
Comment by Raine on 12/13/2016 17:06:44
Raine on 12/13/2016 17:06:44
The UN fired Wonder Woman.
Seriously, they fired Lynda Carter for a character she played in the 70's. Double-you Tee Eff
Seriously, they fired Lynda Carter for a character she played in the 70's. Double-you Tee Eff
Comment by wickedpam on 12/13/2016 17:14:59
wickedpam on 12/13/2016 17:14:59
Quote by Raine:
The UN fired Wonder Woman.
Seriously, they fired Lynda Carter for a character she played in the 70's. Double-you Tee Eff
Comment by Scoopster on 12/13/2016 17:20:57
I'm really starting to despise apartment hunting. Why the fuck can't people just be straight?
Scoopster on 12/13/2016 17:20:57
I'm really starting to despise apartment hunting. Why the fuck can't people just be straight?
Comment by Raine on 12/13/2016 17:25:36
Right?
I know this isn't the biggest story of the day, but the *ism*'s are thick here.
Raine on 12/13/2016 17:25:36
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine:
The UN fired Wonder Woman.
Seriously, they fired Lynda Carter for a character she played in the 70's. Double-you Tee Eff
I know this isn't the biggest story of the day, but the *ism*'s are thick here.
Comment by Raine on 12/13/2016 17:28:22
I feel that pain.
Raine on 12/13/2016 17:28:22
Quote by Scoopster:
I'm really starting to despise apartment hunting. Why the fuck can't people just be straight?
Comment by Mondobubba on 12/13/2016 17:31:17
No, they fired Wonder Woman. All the honorary ambassadors are fictional characters. Like, Whiney the Pooh.
Also, Wonder Woman isn't an American. I think her passport might be from Greece.
Mondobubba on 12/13/2016 17:31:17
Quote by Raine:Right?Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine:
The UN fired Wonder Woman.
Seriously, they fired Lynda Carter for a character she played in the 70's. Double-you Tee Eff
I know this isn't the biggest story of the day, but the *ism*'s are thick here.
No, they fired Wonder Woman. All the honorary ambassadors are fictional characters. Like, Whiney the Pooh.
Also, Wonder Woman isn't an American. I think her passport might be from Greece.
Comment by Raine on 12/13/2016 17:38:13
I read the article, Mondo, Okay?
jeebus.
Raine on 12/13/2016 17:38:13
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Raine:Right?Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine:
The UN fired Wonder Woman.
Seriously, they fired Lynda Carter for a character she played in the 70's. Double-you Tee Eff
I know this isn't the biggest story of the day, but the *ism*'s are thick here.
No, they fired Wonder Woman. All the honorary ambassadors are fictional characters. Like, Whiney the Pooh.
Also, Wonder Woman isn't an American. I think her passport might be from Greece.
jeebus.
Comment by Will in Chicago on 12/13/2016 17:40:28
Oy vey!!
By the way, Lynda Carter did recently portray the President of the United States on Supergirl.
Will in Chicago on 12/13/2016 17:40:28
Quote by Raine:I read the article, Mondo, Okay?Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Raine:Right?Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine:
The UN fired Wonder Woman.
Seriously, they fired Lynda Carter for a character she played in the 70's. Double-you Tee Eff
I know this isn't the biggest story of the day, but the *ism*'s are thick here.
No, they fired Wonder Woman. All the honorary ambassadors are fictional characters. Like, Whiney the Pooh.
Also, Wonder Woman isn't an American. I think her passport might be from Greece.
jeebus.
Oy vey!!
By the way, Lynda Carter did recently portray the President of the United States on Supergirl.
Comment by wickedpam on 12/13/2016 17:49:40
Did you just drag Winnie the Pooh or was that a typo?
If she weren't American (and yes I know she's an Amazonian) she wouldn't be in the AF in uniform. Wonder Woman is a role model for women everywhere no matter the nationality.
wickedpam on 12/13/2016 17:49:40
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Raine:Right?Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine:
The UN fired Wonder Woman.
Seriously, they fired Lynda Carter for a character she played in the 70's. Double-you Tee Eff
I know this isn't the biggest story of the day, but the *ism*'s are thick here.
No, they fired Wonder Woman. All the honorary ambassadors are fictional characters. Like, Whiney the Pooh.
Also, Wonder Woman isn't an American. I think her passport might be from Greece.
Did you just drag Winnie the Pooh or was that a typo?
If she weren't American (and yes I know she's an Amazonian) she wouldn't be in the AF in uniform. Wonder Woman is a role model for women everywhere no matter the nationality.
Comment by Scoopster on 12/13/2016 17:53:05
Scoopster on 12/13/2016 17:53:05
Now now kiddos. Let's not get angry! 
Comment by Will in Chicago on 12/13/2016 17:54:37
Wonder Woman is a fictional character who lives life on her own terms. She is a better role model for women than any of Trump's spokeswomen -- who might need to be under the influence of a magic lasso to tell the truth.
Will in Chicago on 12/13/2016 17:54:37
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Raine:Right?Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine:
The UN fired Wonder Woman.
Seriously, they fired Lynda Carter for a character she played in the 70's. Double-you Tee Eff
I know this isn't the biggest story of the day, but the *ism*'s are thick here.
No, they fired Wonder Woman. All the honorary ambassadors are fictional characters. Like, Whiney the Pooh.
Also, Wonder Woman isn't an American. I think her passport might be from Greece.
Did you just drag Winnie the Pooh or was that a typo?
If she' weren't American (and yes I know she's an Amazon) she wouldn't be in the AF in uniform. Wonder Woman is a role model for women everywhere no matter the nationality.
Wonder Woman is a fictional character who lives life on her own terms. She is a better role model for women than any of Trump's spokeswomen -- who might need to be under the influence of a magic lasso to tell the truth.
Comment by Mondobubba on 12/13/2016 18:02:46
The last paragraph of the article:
Mondobubba on 12/13/2016 18:02:46
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Raine:Right?Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine:
The UN fired Wonder Woman.
Seriously, they fired Lynda Carter for a character she played in the 70's. Double-you Tee Eff
I know this isn't the biggest story of the day, but the *ism*'s are thick here.
No, they fired Wonder Woman. All the honorary ambassadors are fictional characters. Like, Whiney the Pooh.
Also, Wonder Woman isn't an American. I think her passport might be from Greece.
Did you just drag Winnie the Pooh or was that a typo?
If she weren't American (and yes I know she's an Amazonian) she wouldn't be in the AF in uniform. Wonder Woman is a role model for women everywhere no matter the nationality.
The last paragraph of the article:
Honorary ambassadors — as opposed to goodwill ambassadors like Nicole Kidman and Anne Hathaway — are fictional characters. The U.N. previously tapped Winnie the Pooh to be an honorary Ambassador of Friendship in 1998 and Tinker Bell as the honorary Ambassador of Green in 2009.
Comment by wickedpam on 12/13/2016 18:07:25
wickedpam on 12/13/2016 18:07:25
Comment by Will in Chicago on 12/13/2016 18:11:44
The stupidity of this UN move is almost on par with putting Bizarro Superman in the cabinet. Oh wait, I just scooped Donald Trump's latest announcement.
Will in Chicago on 12/13/2016 18:11:44
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Raine:Right?Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine:
The UN fired Wonder Woman.
Seriously, they fired Lynda Carter for a character she played in the 70's. Double-you Tee Eff
I know this isn't the biggest story of the day, but the *ism*'s are thick here.
No, they fired Wonder Woman. All the honorary ambassadors are fictional characters. Like, Whiney the Pooh.
Also, Wonder Woman isn't an American. I think her passport might be from Greece.
Did you just drag Winnie the Pooh or was that a typo?
If she weren't American (and yes I know she's an Amazonian) she wouldn't be in the AF in uniform. Wonder Woman is a role model for women everywhere no matter the nationality.
The last paragraph of the article:Honorary ambassadors — as opposed to goodwill ambassadors like Nicole Kidman and Anne Hathaway — are fictional characters. The U.N. previously tapped Winnie the Pooh to be an honorary Ambassador of Friendship in 1998 and Tinker Bell as the honorary Ambassador of Green in 2009.
The stupidity of this UN move is almost on par with putting Bizarro Superman in the cabinet. Oh wait, I just scooped Donald Trump's latest announcement.
Comment by 
livingonli on 12/13/2016 18:15:53
livingonli on 12/13/2016 18:15:53
Maybe Captain Boomerang or Norman Osborn could be picked for Drumpf's cabinet.
Comment by 
BobR on 12/13/2016 18:33:16
I think she meant you typing "Whiney" instead of "Winnie"
BobR on 12/13/2016 18:33:16
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Raine:Right?Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine:
The UN fired Wonder Woman.
Seriously, they fired Lynda Carter for a character she played in the 70's. Double-you Tee Eff
I know this isn't the biggest story of the day, but the *ism*'s are thick here.
No, they fired Wonder Woman. All the honorary ambassadors are fictional characters. Like, Whiney the Pooh.
Also, Wonder Woman isn't an American. I think her passport might be from Greece.
Did you just drag Winnie the Pooh or was that a typo?
If she weren't American (and yes I know she's an Amazonian) she wouldn't be in the AF in uniform. Wonder Woman is a role model for women everywhere no matter the nationality.
The last paragraph of the article:Honorary ambassadors — as opposed to goodwill ambassadors like Nicole Kidman and Anne Hathaway — are fictional characters. The U.N. previously tapped Winnie the Pooh to be an honorary Ambassador of Friendship in 1998 and Tinker Bell as the honorary Ambassador of Green in 2009.
I think she meant you typing "Whiney" instead of "Winnie"
Comment by Raine on 12/13/2016 18:40:54
Raine on 12/13/2016 18:40:54
Does anyone know where I can find the entire interview that Trevor Noah had with Obama last night? I am not seeing it on TDS youtube page.
Comment by Scoopster on 12/13/2016 18:42:52
Indeeeeeed!
Scoopster on 12/13/2016 18:42:52
Quote by Raine:
Does anyone know where I can find the entire interview that Trevor Noah had with Obama last night? I am not seeing it on TDS youtube page.
Indeeeeeed!
Comment by Scoopster on 12/13/2016 18:43:14
Scoopster on 12/13/2016 18:43:14
Yo, what the FRESH FUCKING HELL is Bill Gates talking about?!
Comment by Raine on 12/13/2016 18:51:35
DAnke!
Raine on 12/13/2016 18:51:35
Quote by Scoopster:Quote by Raine:
Does anyone know where I can find the entire interview that Trevor Noah had with Obama last night? I am not seeing it on TDS youtube page.
Indeeeeeed!
DAnke!
Comment by wickedpam on 12/13/2016 18:52:05
Yes
wickedpam on 12/13/2016 18:52:05
Quote by BobR:Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Raine:Right?Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine:
The UN fired Wonder Woman.
Seriously, they fired Lynda Carter for a character she played in the 70's. Double-you Tee Eff
I know this isn't the biggest story of the day, but the *ism*'s are thick here.
No, they fired Wonder Woman. All the honorary ambassadors are fictional characters. Like, Whiney the Pooh.
Also, Wonder Woman isn't an American. I think her passport might be from Greece.
Did you just drag Winnie the Pooh or was that a typo?
If she weren't American (and yes I know she's an Amazonian) she wouldn't be in the AF in uniform. Wonder Woman is a role model for women everywhere no matter the nationality.
The last paragraph of the article:Honorary ambassadors — as opposed to goodwill ambassadors like Nicole Kidman and Anne Hathaway — are fictional characters. The U.N. previously tapped Winnie the Pooh to be an honorary Ambassador of Friendship in 1998 and Tinker Bell as the honorary Ambassador of Green in 2009.
I think she meant you typing "Whiney" instead of "Winnie"
Yes
Comment by Raine on 12/13/2016 18:53:08
Wait, wut?
I know that he made a visit to TT today, along with the brain trust called Kanye.
(As an aside, Trump cancels his presser because he is too busy, but had time to take a meeting with Kanye. argh. )
Raine on 12/13/2016 18:53:08
Quote by Scoopster:
Yo, what the FRESH FUCKING HELL is Bill Gates talking about?!
Wait, wut?
I know that he made a visit to TT today, along with the brain trust called Kanye.
(As an aside, Trump cancels his presser because he is too busy, but had time to take a meeting with Kanye. argh. )
Comment by Will in Chicago on 12/13/2016 18:56:46
Will in Chicago on 12/13/2016 18:56:46
Here is an article appropriate to the theme of today's blog, courtesy of Mother Jones.
Time to Fight Like Hell
Time to Fight Like Hell
Authoritarian movements rise by dividing us and can only last so long as they do. My heart broke on election night to see my Twitter feed full of quotes like "I knew my country hated me, but I didn't know how much," or "I don't recognize my country." In the days after the election, there was a surge of hate crimes. Parents had to answer questions like: What will happen to my friends? What will happen to us? Why does he hate us?
This is a dark hour, and to say otherwise would be a lie. It is—by orders of magnitude—the worst electoral outcome our country has faced in many generations. But let us not forget those who have pushed back already. The women born before the passage of the 19th Amendment, who struggled against infirmity and efforts to suppress their vote to get to the polls. The myriad Latinos and Asian Americans who registered for the first time to repel the hate that too many whites voted for. The African Americans who stood up for equality at a far greater rate than any other group, as they always have.
Trump appealed to America's worst impulses. Now it's on all of us to show, to prove, that this is not all that America is. This is a time when we're called on to do things we may not have done before. To face down bigotry and hate, and to reach beyond our Facebook feeds in trying to do so. To fight disinformation instead of meeting it with the same. To listen to the anxieties of Trump supporters and the critiques of allies and to learn.
Comment by Raine on 12/13/2016 18:59:14
oh dear god. Is this what you are talking about, Scoop?
Raine on 12/13/2016 18:59:14
Quote by Raine:Quote by Scoopster:
Yo, what the FRESH FUCKING HELL is Bill Gates talking about?!
Wait, wut?
I know that he made a visit to TT today, along with the brain trust called Kanye.
(As an aside, Trump cancels his presser because he is too busy, but had time to take a meeting with Kanye. argh. )
Comment by Scoopster on 12/13/2016 19:19:40
Yes, that shhhhhhhhhit...
Scoopster on 12/13/2016 19:19:40
Quote by Raine:oh dear god. Is this what you are talking about, Scoop?Quote by Raine:Quote by Scoopster:
Yo, what the FRESH FUCKING HELL is Bill Gates talking about?!
Wait, wut?
I know that he made a visit to TT today, along with the brain trust called Kanye.
(As an aside, Trump cancels his presser because he is too busy, but had time to take a meeting with Kanye. argh. )
Yes, that shhhhhhhhhit...
Comment by Will in Chicago on 12/13/2016 19:22:24
Will in Chicago on 12/13/2016 19:22:24
I only know Kanye West as a celebrity. Is his music any good?
Comment by Scoopster on 12/13/2016 19:29:33
His earlier work has some critical acclaim. Then he discovered auto-tune and made a concept album around it.
Scoopster on 12/13/2016 19:29:33
Quote by Will in Chicago:
I only know Kanye West as a celebrity. Is his music any good?
His earlier work has some critical acclaim. Then he discovered auto-tune and made a concept album around it.
Comment by Raine on 12/13/2016 20:01:49
Raine on 12/13/2016 20:01:49
Quote by Scoopster:Quote by Will in Chicago:
I only know Kanye West as a celebrity. Is his music any good?
His earlier work has some critical acclaim. Then he discovered auto-tune and made a concept album around it.
Comment by Raine on 12/13/2016 20:03:22
Raine on 12/13/2016 20:03:22
Comment by Mondobubba on 12/13/2016 20:06:52
That made my head hurt. Seriously Bill? Seriously?
Mondobubba on 12/13/2016 20:06:52
Quote by Scoopster:Quote by Raine:oh dear god. Is this what you are talking about, Scoop?Quote by Raine:Quote by Scoopster:
Yo, what the FRESH FUCKING HELL is Bill Gates talking about?!
Wait, wut?
I know that he made a visit to TT today, along with the brain trust called Kanye.
(As an aside, Trump cancels his presser because he is too busy, but had time to take a meeting with Kanye. argh. )
Yes, that shhhhhhhhhit...
That made my head hurt. Seriously Bill? Seriously?
Comment by Scoopster on 12/13/2016 20:28:43
Scoopster on 12/13/2016 20:28:43
LOOK OUT KIDS HERE COMES THE SOCIALIST BOOGEYMAN THE VALUE ADDED TAX!
Won't see Republicans calling it socialist tho.
Won't see Republicans calling it socialist tho.
Comment by livingonli on 12/13/2016 21:06:40
livingonli on 12/13/2016 21:06:40
I missed the Kanye West who said "George Bush doesn't care about black people".