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We are people. We are human and we will not go away.
Author: Raine
Date: 06/07/2017 12:53:26
“To me, they’re not even people. It’s so, so sad. Morality’s just gone, morals have flown out the window and we deserve so much better than this as a country."
That was Eric Trump. He was conceived during his father's first of three marriages. His father also proclaimed that he likes to grab p*ssy.
To say that a segment of our population is not 'even people' is an attempt to dehumanize us. Once, that happens it paves the way for scapegoating and then intimidation. After that? We get justification for violence.
That's what happened in Rwanda. That is what happened during the rise of the Third Reich. The victims of genocide are the result of the violence that began with dehumanization. Violent criminals do not see victims as human. Dehumanization is the 4th of 10 stages of genocide.
Here in the United States under this administration, we are witnessing an attempt to dehumanize Muslims, immigrants, and poor people. Those are just a few examples off the top of my head. In more benign times and situations, I have often called it other-ism. We are now in a new place. These are not benign times. These are not normal times. I have said before and still believe that what we are witnessing will not sustain. His supporters will not go quietly into the night.
Last night the son of the leader of the free world took other-ism to a dangerous level. He openly - and without any remorse - declared almost half of the citizens of this nation inhuman. and for all the shocking things we are inundated with on a weekly, daily (and sometimes hourly) basis, this is the most deeply disturbing one of them all. It's disturbing because it doesn't appear to shock. It's disturbing that the son of the leader of the free world could say something like this with so much comfort and surety. It's disturbing because their supporters will hear it and know they have been given the green light to intimidate.
Buckle up, stay strong, and resist. I'll buy you all a drink and toast to us when this administration is finally revealed to be the criminal organization it is. They will not win. We are still the United States of America and there are more good people, more patriots from all parts of our political spectrum out there than those that would have us become 'Others'.
Morality and goodness will win the day.
In the meantime, stay woke!
and 
Raine
That was Eric Trump. He was conceived during his father's first of three marriages. His father also proclaimed that he likes to grab p*ssy.
To say that a segment of our population is not 'even people' is an attempt to dehumanize us. Once, that happens it paves the way for scapegoating and then intimidation. After that? We get justification for violence.
That's what happened in Rwanda. That is what happened during the rise of the Third Reich. The victims of genocide are the result of the violence that began with dehumanization. Violent criminals do not see victims as human. Dehumanization is the 4th of 10 stages of genocide.
Here in the United States under this administration, we are witnessing an attempt to dehumanize Muslims, immigrants, and poor people. Those are just a few examples off the top of my head. In more benign times and situations, I have often called it other-ism. We are now in a new place. These are not benign times. These are not normal times. I have said before and still believe that what we are witnessing will not sustain. His supporters will not go quietly into the night.
Last night the son of the leader of the free world took other-ism to a dangerous level. He openly - and without any remorse - declared almost half of the citizens of this nation inhuman. and for all the shocking things we are inundated with on a weekly, daily (and sometimes hourly) basis, this is the most deeply disturbing one of them all. It's disturbing because it doesn't appear to shock. It's disturbing that the son of the leader of the free world could say something like this with so much comfort and surety. It's disturbing because their supporters will hear it and know they have been given the green light to intimidate.
Buckle up, stay strong, and resist. I'll buy you all a drink and toast to us when this administration is finally revealed to be the criminal organization it is. They will not win. We are still the United States of America and there are more good people, more patriots from all parts of our political spectrum out there than those that would have us become 'Others'.
Morality and goodness will win the day.
In the meantime, stay woke!
and Raine
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Comment by 
Raine on 06/07/2017 13:03:49
Raine on 06/07/2017 13:03:49
good morning!
Comment by 
wickedpam on 06/07/2017 13:08:00
wickedpam on 06/07/2017 13:08:00
Morning 
So the guy who could pass for an extra in a low budget vampire movie proclaims us not human?
So the guy who could pass for an extra in a low budget vampire movie proclaims us not human?
Comment by Raine on 06/07/2017 13:17:20
Raine on 06/07/2017 13:17:20
Quote by wickedpam:
Morning
So the guy who could pass for an extra in a low budget vampire movie proclaims us not human?
Comment by 
Mondobubba on 06/07/2017 13:29:42
Mondobubba on 06/07/2017 13:29:42
Morality and goodness personified right here. She's coming for you, Eric.
Comment by Mondobubba on 06/07/2017 13:30:15
Or who could be Beavis in the live action version of Beavis and Butthead?
Mondobubba on 06/07/2017 13:30:15
Quote by wickedpam:
Morning
So the guy who could pass for an extra in a low budget vampire movie proclaims us not human?
Or who could be Beavis in the live action version of Beavis and Butthead?
Comment by wickedpam on 06/07/2017 13:31:22
That too.
wickedpam on 06/07/2017 13:31:22
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by wickedpam:
Morning
So the guy who could pass for an extra in a low budget vampire movie proclaims us not human?
Or who could be Beavis in the live action version of Beavis and Butthead?
That too.
Comment by 
Scoopster on 06/07/2017 13:42:05
Scoopster on 06/07/2017 13:42:05
Mornin' all.. 
Anything that anyone says about using the word "deplorable" is now null and void. This entire family needs to be sent to prison.
Anything that anyone says about using the word "deplorable" is now null and void. This entire family needs to be sent to prison.
Comment by Raine on 06/07/2017 13:46:03
totally agree.
Raine on 06/07/2017 13:46:03
Quote by Scoopster:
Mornin' all..
Anything that anyone says about using the word "deplorable" is now null and void. This entire family needs to be sent to prison.
totally agree.
Comment by Raine on 06/07/2017 13:55:07
Raine on 06/07/2017 13:55:07
So the dude that has been picked to head the FBI?
Wray was one of the many DOJ officials who were prepared to resign if the Terrorist Surveillance Program was reauth'd without DOJ approval pic.twitter.com/gLcJbBecXQ
— Pwn All The Things (@pwnallthethings) June 7, 2017
Comment by Scoopster on 06/07/2017 13:58:37
Scoopster on 06/07/2017 13:58:37
Heh..so I heard that the family's roach motel empire is now gonna be broken up under two brand names now instead of just one.
Comment by Raine on 06/07/2017 14:03:42
Did you go see it?
Raine on 06/07/2017 14:03:42
Quote by Mondobubba:
Morality and goodness personified right here. She's coming for you, Eric.
Did you go see it?
Comment by Raine on 06/07/2017 14:05:15
Raine on 06/07/2017 14:05:15
Comment by Mondobubba on 06/07/2017 14:05:57
YES! So Good!
Mondobubba on 06/07/2017 14:05:57
Quote by Raine:Quote by Mondobubba:
Morality and goodness personified right here. She's coming for you, Eric.
Did you go see it?
YES! So Good!
Comment by Raine on 06/07/2017 14:06:14
someone just burped at the PBS live stream!
Raine on 06/07/2017 14:06:14
someone just burped at the PBS live stream!
Comment by Mondobubba on 06/07/2017 14:08:38
Mondobubba on 06/07/2017 14:08:38
Guys! Guys! If you are still friends with SSG on the Book of Faces, check out her posts about her eldest's tweets to Cheetolini that she has posted. Apparently, the kid was blocked by Donnie about 3 years ago. When he was but a lad of 13. Trumpkins couldn't handle the sick burns of a teenager.
Comment by Scoopster on 06/07/2017 14:11:49
They've been unlocking the stream paywall for these important hearings lately tho.. just sayin'
Scoopster on 06/07/2017 14:11:49
Quote by Raine:Quote by Scoopster:
Here we go kids!
here's is another place (We don;t have cable now so I rely on youtube!)
They've been unlocking the stream paywall for these important hearings lately tho.. just sayin'
Comment by Raine on 06/07/2017 14:27:16
SSG has son's. Do you you mean her sister?
Raine on 06/07/2017 14:27:16
Quote by Mondobubba:
Guys! Guys! If you are still friends with SSG on the Book of Faces, check out her posts about her eldest's tweets to Cheetolini that she has posted. Apparently, the kid was blocked by Donnie about 3 years ago. When he was but a lad of 13. Trumpkins couldn't handle the sick burns of a teenager.
Comment by Raine on 06/07/2017 14:27:32
MNRN!
Raine on 06/07/2017 14:27:32
Quote by Raine:SSG has son's. Do you you mean her sister?Quote by Mondobubba:
Guys! Guys! If you are still friends with SSG on the Book of Faces, check out her posts about her eldest's tweets to Cheetolini that she has posted. Apparently, the kid was blocked by Donnie about 3 years ago. When he was but a lad of 13. Trumpkins couldn't handle the sick burns of a teenager.
Comment by Scoopster on 06/07/2017 14:39:32
Scoopster on 06/07/2017 14:39:32
HERCULEAN!
Comment by 
trojanrabbit on 06/07/2017 14:40:17
trojanrabbit on 06/07/2017 14:40:17
Wow! What weapons-grade projection from Eric the Braindead.
Comment by Mondobubba on 06/07/2017 14:41:04
Nope the eldest spawn of SSG. SSG has done screen shots of the kid's tweets and posted them to Facebook. They are a hoot and half!
Mondobubba on 06/07/2017 14:41:04
Quote by Raine:SSG has son's. Do you you mean her sister?Quote by Mondobubba:
Guys! Guys! If you are still friends with SSG on the Book of Faces, check out her posts about her eldest's tweets to Cheetolini that she has posted. Apparently, the kid was blocked by Donnie about 3 years ago. When he was but a lad of 13. Trumpkins couldn't handle the sick burns of a teenager.
Nope the eldest spawn of SSG. SSG has done screen shots of the kid's tweets and posted them to Facebook. They are a hoot and half!
Comment by Scoopster on 06/07/2017 14:52:41
Scoopster on 06/07/2017 14:52:41
Really glad Rosenstein is laying out how FISA warrant data collection under USC702 works in plain terms, so that even the unwashed masses (i.e. the Administration) can understand it.
Comment by 
TriSec on 06/07/2017 14:55:45
TriSec on 06/07/2017 14:55:45
Well, greetings fellow inhumanoids!
Comment by Raine on 06/07/2017 14:59:34
Raine on 06/07/2017 14:59:34
Rogers refused to confirm or deny the claim that Trump asked him to stop Comey.
Warner made it pretty clear they have evidence.
Warner made it pretty clear they have evidence.
Comment by Raine on 06/07/2017 15:20:37
Raine on 06/07/2017 15:20:37
Rubio is actually making everyone at the table VERY uncomfortable.
Comment by Scoopster on 06/07/2017 15:24:21
Scoopster on 06/07/2017 15:24:21
So far the only one with any real balls with questions OR answers in this hearing has been Sen. Wyden.
Comment by wickedpam on 06/07/2017 15:25:43
How so?
wickedpam on 06/07/2017 15:25:43
Quote by Raine:
Rubio is actually making everyone at the table VERY uncomfortable.
How so?
Comment by Raine on 06/07/2017 15:45:42
Raine on 06/07/2017 15:45:42
I had to walk away. This is a bit of a mess.
BUT... I will say this -- for all the obstruction -- NOTHING here is helping Trump.
NOTHING.
BUT... I will say this -- for all the obstruction -- NOTHING here is helping Trump.
NOTHING.
Comment by Raine on 06/07/2017 15:46:31
Here:
Raine on 06/07/2017 15:46:31
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine:
Rubio is actually making everyone at the table VERY uncomfortable.
How so?
DNI Coats and NSA Dir. Rogers refuse to answer if they have ever been asked by anyone to influence an ongoing investigation. (via @MSNBC) pic.twitter.com/CkJnA7ZvOF
— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) June 7, 2017
Comment by Mondobubba on 06/07/2017 16:12:46
That was awkward.
Mondobubba on 06/07/2017 16:12:46
Quote by Raine:Here:Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine:
Rubio is actually making everyone at the table VERY uncomfortable.
How so?DNI Coats and NSA Dir. Rogers refuse to answer if they have ever been asked by anyone to influence an ongoing investigation. (via @MSNBC) pic.twitter.com/CkJnA7ZvOF
— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) June 7, 2017
That was awkward.
Comment by Scoopster on 06/07/2017 16:19:05
Scoopster on 06/07/2017 16:19:05
All of these guys are going out of their way to avoid saying ANYTHING specific in an open session. And the idea that they can't answer questions about their conversation with the administration is total bullshit. It's NOT classified, it's NOT privileged, and even if it was THESE GUYS LOST ALL PRIVILEGE WHEN THE ORANGE DUMBASS STARTED TAKING EVERY POSSIBLE POSITION ON IT ON TWITTER IN PUBLIC VIEW.
Comment by Scoopster on 06/07/2017 16:19:33
Scoopster on 06/07/2017 16:19:33
Also, fuck John Cornyn with a cornyn-the-cob.
Comment by Raine on 06/07/2017 16:20:52
Raine on 06/07/2017 16:20:52
King to Rogers and Coats: "I don't understand why you're not answering our questions." https://t.co/WkHIuuTtZi
— Daniella DÃaz (@DaniellaMicaela) June 7, 2017
Comment by Raine on 06/07/2017 16:22:32
They are now in CYA mode I think -- especially Coats and Rogers.
They don't have a cogent message from the admin because the intel is SO BAD FOR THE ADMIN.
Raine on 06/07/2017 16:22:32
Quote by Scoopster:
All of these guys are going out of their way to avoid saying ANYTHING specific in an open session. And the idea that they can't answer questions about their conversation with the administration is total bullshit. It's NOT classified, it's NOT privileged, and even if it was THESE GUYS LOST ALL PRIVILEGE WHEN THE ORANGE DUMBASS STARTED TAKING EVERY POSSIBLE POSITION ON IT ON TWITTER IN PUBLIC VIEW.
They are now in CYA mode I think -- especially Coats and Rogers.
They don't have a cogent message from the admin because the intel is SO BAD FOR THE ADMIN.
Comment by Raine on 06/07/2017 16:32:25
Raine on 06/07/2017 16:32:25
I think McCain just confirmed the WaPo Coats story as classified and true --
Comment by Scoopster on 06/07/2017 16:33:36
Scoopster on 06/07/2017 16:33:36
Sen. King: Then why are you not answering?
Adm. Rogers: Because I feel that it is inappropriate.
Sen. King: What you feel isn’t relevant, admiral.
Adm. Rogers: Because I feel that it is inappropriate.
Sen. King: What you feel isn’t relevant, admiral.
Comment by Raine on 06/07/2017 16:34:18
Raine on 06/07/2017 16:34:18
That was a VERY interesting question from Wyden.
They know what they have.
They know what they have.
Comment by Mondobubba on 06/07/2017 16:36:22
Pineapple, they are bigger and they have spiny bits.
Mondobubba on 06/07/2017 16:36:22
Quote by Scoopster:
Also, fuck John Cornyn with a cornyn-the-cob.
Pineapple, they are bigger and they have spiny bits.
Comment by Scoopster on 06/07/2017 16:38:18
Oi don't rain on a punderful moment you bastard!
Scoopster on 06/07/2017 16:38:18
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Scoopster:
Also, fuck John Cornyn with a cornyn-the-cob.
Pineapple, they are bigger and they have spiny bits.
Oi don't rain on a punderful moment you bastard!
Comment by Raine on 06/07/2017 16:39:22
Raine on 06/07/2017 16:39:22
Wow, I now truly believe that this investigation is as deep as it long.
Trump is done.
Trump is done.
Comment by wickedpam on 06/07/2017 16:42:47
But will he be caught and punted out or just wounded beyond full recovery.He's not teflon, he's an oily salesman.
wickedpam on 06/07/2017 16:42:47
Quote by Raine:
Wow, I now truly believe that this investigation is as deep as it long.
Trump is done.
But will he be caught and punted out or just wounded beyond full recovery.He's not teflon, he's an oily salesman.
Comment by Raine on 06/07/2017 16:45:24
There is a big part pf me that doesn't care as long as he is out of office and stopped from damaging the nation and the world.
reminded of WW and Dr. Poison.
Raine on 06/07/2017 16:45:24
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine:
Wow, I now truly believe that this investigation is as deep as it long.
Trump is done.
But will he be caught and punted out or just wounded beyond full recovery.He's not teflon, he's an oily salesman.
reminded of WW and Dr. Poison.
Comment by wickedpam on 06/07/2017 17:00:24
I would be fine with that too. Did Nixon have the same presidential benies that other presidents have protection and a pension for the rest of his life?
wickedpam on 06/07/2017 17:00:24
Quote by Raine:There is a big part pf me that doesn't care as long as he is out of office and stopped from damaging the nation and the world.Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine:
Wow, I now truly believe that this investigation is as deep as it long.
Trump is done.
But will he be caught and punted out or just wounded beyond full recovery.He's not teflon, he's an oily salesman.
reminded of WW and Dr. Poison.
I would be fine with that too. Did Nixon have the same presidential benies that other presidents have protection and a pension for the rest of his life?
Comment by Mondobubba on 06/07/2017 17:04:35
Scoop, how long have you known me? Like, 12-13 years, right?
Mondobubba on 06/07/2017 17:04:35
Quote by Scoopster:Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Scoopster:
Also, fuck John Cornyn with a cornyn-the-cob.
Pineapple, they are bigger and they have spiny bits.
Oi don't rain on a punderful moment you bastard!
Scoop, how long have you known me? Like, 12-13 years, right?
Comment by Scoopster on 06/07/2017 17:08:06
Somethin' like that.. it's cool I know we're all havin' fun here.
Scoopster on 06/07/2017 17:08:06
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Scoopster:Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Scoopster:
Also, fuck John Cornyn with a cornyn-the-cob.
Pineapple, they are bigger and they have spiny bits.
Oi don't rain on a punderful moment you bastard!
Scoop, how long have you known me? Like, 12-13 years, right?
Somethin' like that.. it's cool I know we're all havin' fun here.
Comment by Scoopster on 06/07/2017 17:12:46
Scoopster on 06/07/2017 17:12:46
Oh lawdy this could become dangerous...
D.C. bar offering round of free drinks whenever Trump tweets about Comey during testimony. https://t.co/mzmxyT9nqJ pic.twitter.com/JgtPgp6seY
— DCist (@DCist) June 7, 2017
Comment by Mondobubba on 06/07/2017 17:21:22
It is a really good excuse to get really hammered while day-drinking.
Mondobubba on 06/07/2017 17:21:22
Quote by Scoopster:
Oh lawdy this could become dangerous...D.C. bar offering round of free drinks whenever Trump tweets about Comey during testimony. https://t.co/mzmxyT9nqJ pic.twitter.com/JgtPgp6seY
— DCist (@DCist) June 7, 2017
It is a really good excuse to get really hammered while day-drinking.
Comment by Scoopster on 06/07/2017 17:23:59
Scoopster on 06/07/2017 17:23:59
Comment by 
BobR on 06/07/2017 17:24:05
and expensive for the bar
BobR on 06/07/2017 17:24:05
Quote by Scoopster:
Oh lawdy this could become dangerous...D.C. bar offering round of free drinks whenever Trump tweets about Comey during testimony. https://t.co/mzmxyT9nqJ pic.twitter.com/JgtPgp6seY
— DCist (@DCist) June 7, 2017
and expensive for the bar