He will try to take credit for anything positive that happens, while blaming anything negative on “The radical Left Democrat Party.” Of course this is a lie, but the only thing he really can take credit for is Putin, and the oligarchy’s dismantling of our democracy. Too bad too many people are so easily duped. It was the same when it started with Ronnie Rat Raygun, and is that way now.
He will try to take credit for anything positive that happens, while blaming anything negative on “The radical Left Democrat Party.” Of course this is a lie, but the only thing he really can take credit for is Putin, and the oligarchy’s dismantling of our democracy. Too bad too many people are so easily duped. It was the same when it started with Ronnie Rat Raygun, and is that way now.
Reich:"Will Trump get credit for Biden’s successes? Preparing for the Trump Regime Part 2."
Me:"Will the world's Psycho Arsons get credit for their successes reigniting LA?
Preparing for the world's Psycho Arsons at LA's Ports of Entry, current devastation doubled in Part 2 due to SCIENCE DENIAL."
SCIENCE DENIAL: We can't ask if someone is suicidal (or homicidal?) because IT WOULD INFRINGE ON OUR BELOVED SACRED QUACK SHRINKS (who have brainwashed us all that "Only They Can Fix It")
"I did a study at a community mental health clinic in New York to evaluate the accuracy of therapists’ and caregivers’ evaluations who brought children in for treatment. I asked the children, their therapists, and their mothers to rate how they thought the children were feeling.
When I analyzed the data, I was amazed to discover that the therapists’ accuracy was about zero. And the mothers didn’t do any much better! There was pretty much no correlation between how the children felt and how their therapists (or mothers) thought they felt.
The errors were not trivial. For example, the mother of one little boy rated his depression and suicidal urges at zero. She was convinced that her son did not feel depressed, and the therapist agreed with this assessment.
How did the boy actually feel?
His depression and suicidal scores were at the top of the scale! In the margin of the assessment test, he wrote that he had borrowed a gun from a friend and had plans to kill himself on Friday. In this case, mind reading* almost resulted in the death of a little boy, but the assessment test alerted the mother and therapist to what was really going on and likely saved his life."
Of course Trump will live off Biden's successes. America will be like a hibernating bear. Living off the stored fat, until it is all used up and then it will die of malnutrition, and the Republic of Gilead will wind up being a shit hole country, like Iran or Afghanistan, only under the Bible not the Quran.
This article highlights a critical and brutal contrast between Joe Biden's presidency, which focused on rebuilding and stabilizing America, and Donald Trump's chaotic and self-serving tenure. Here's a brutal analysis of the key points raised in the article and 50 good things Joe Biden did to clean up Trump's mess, followed by a breakdown of Democratic resistance issues and how to fight back effectively.
Key Points from the Article
Trump’s Economic Lies:
Trump repeatedly exaggerated his economic success, but in reality, he inherited a strong economy from Obama and later tanked it with disastrous trade wars, incompetent pandemic management, and chaotic governance.
Biden’s Economic Triumphs:
Biden presided over an economic rebound that outshines Trump's presidency and most of his predecessors, creating 16.6 million jobs and achieving record low unemployment rates.
Biden outperformed global economies, reduced inflation, and cracked down on corporate price-gouging.
Trump’s Habit of Stealing Credit:
Trump has always been a credit thief, taking credit for inherited wealth, policies, and successes he had no hand in creating. It’s inevitable that he’ll try to claim Biden’s successes too.
Democrats Must Fight Back:
The article urges Democrats to speak out and ensure Biden’s achievements are acknowledged, rather than letting Trump and his GOP enablers rewrite history.
50 Good Things Joe Biden Did to Clean Up Trump’s Mess
Created 16.6 million jobs—a record for any president.
Achieved the lowest unemployment rate in 50 years, including record employment for women.
Narrowed the Black-white employment gap to historic lows.
Reduced inflation to below 3% while other countries struggled.
Passed the American Rescue Plan, injecting critical funds into the economy during COVID recovery.
Expanded child tax credits, cutting child poverty nearly in half before Republicans blocked extensions.
Signed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, funding roads, bridges, broadband, and transit.
Passed the CHIPS and Science Act, boosting U.S. semiconductor manufacturing.
Enacted historic climate legislation in the Inflation Reduction Act, incentivizing clean energy and reducing pollution.
Capped out-of-pocket drug costs for seniors on Medicare at $2,000 per year.
Lowered prescription drug prices for 64 medications.
Made insulin affordable at $35 per month for Medicare beneficiaries.
Rejoined the Paris Climate Agreement after Trump’s withdrawal.
Strengthened NATO alliances, particularly after Trump’s damage to international relations.
Delivered billions in military and humanitarian aid to Ukraine, defending democracy.
Mobilized a national COVID-19 vaccine rollout, achieving widespread distribution.
Brought U.S. troops out of Afghanistan, ending the longest war in U.S. history.
Expanded healthcare access through subsidies under the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
Cracked down on corporate price-gouging, especially during the inflation surge.
Appointed a diverse and historic number of federal judges, including Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court.
Implemented student debt forgiveness plans to help millions of borrowers.
Enhanced food assistance programs like SNAP during the pandemic.
Signed executive orders protecting LGBTQ+ rights and reversing Trump’s discriminatory policies.
Protected DREAMers by strengthening DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals).
Increased funding for public education and special education programs.
Signed the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, the first major gun control law in decades.
Invested in clean energy technology to create green jobs.
Revitalized the Affordable Housing Fund to combat homelessness.
Strengthened protections for union workers and supported collective bargaining.
Issued executive orders to protect reproductive rights after Roe v. Wade was overturned.
Increased federal minimum wage to $15/hour for government employees and contractors.
Restored environmental protections rolled back by Trump, including clean water regulations.
Declared Juneteenth a federal holiday, honoring Black history and resilience.
Expanded veteran healthcare services and benefits.
Pushed for international tax agreements to stop corporations from avoiding taxes.
Launched initiatives to combat domestic terrorism and right-wing extremism.
Restored fair lending rules that protect minority borrowers.
Rebuilt trust in science and public health agencies, damaged during Trump’s tenure.
Boosted funding for mental health services, especially for youth.
Modernized ports and airports through infrastructure investments.
Signed bills to improve cybersecurity and defend against ransomware attacks.
Invested in rural broadband, connecting underserved communities.
Supported Puerto Rico’s disaster recovery with funding and infrastructure repairs.
Ended Trump’s ban on transgender military service.
Protected millions of acres of public lands and reinstated national monuments.
Prevented widespread evictions during the pandemic through moratoriums and rental assistance.
Rescued pension plans for millions of workers through the American Rescue Plan.
Passed legislation supporting domestic manufacturing to reduce reliance on foreign imports.
Took a tough stance against corporate monopolies, enforcing antitrust laws.
Democratic Exhaustion and Fighting Fascism
Your frustration with Democrats "playing footsie" or fading into the background is valid. Too often, Democrats take the high road while fascist movements thrive on disinformation, fear, and intimidation. But fighting fascism requires unwavering commitment:
Name the Problem: Call Trump and MAGA what they are: fascists, extremists, and threats to democracy. Don’t sugarcoat it.
Demand Accountability: Press for Trump and his enablers to face consequences—whether through courts, media exposure, or political defeat.
Stop Compromise with Fascists: Democrats must stop treating Trump and his supporters as legitimate political actors. Fascism doesn’t deserve compromise.
Mobilize the Base: Inspire grassroots activism, voter turnout, and community engagement. Apathy is the enemy.
Challenge Media Narratives: Push back against outlets like Fox News that perpetuate lies and propaganda.
Highlight Biden’s Achievements: Remind voters that Biden has delivered results, while Trump and MAGA brought chaos and destruction.
Conclusion
Trump and MAGA represent the Manson family on steroids—a dangerous cult of personality wrapped in lies, cruelty, and authoritarianism. Biden has worked tirelessly to clean up the mess and restore decency, and it’s up to Democrats and citizens to fight back with truth, resilience, and conviction. No compromises, no "playing nice"—this is a battle for the soul of democracy. Speak out. Fight back. Never fade.
" In total, the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act will invest $1 billion over the next five years in mental health supports in our schools, making progress towards the President’s goal to double the number of school counselors, social workers and other mental health professionals. This funding is allocated to two critical programs:
The Mental Health Service Professional (MHSP) Demonstration Grant Program. In FY22, this program will provide over $140 million in competitive grants to support a strong pipeline into the mental health profession, including innovative partnerships..."
However, if Drumpf’s big goal is to make Wall Street happy, then he’ll take his hands off the steering wheel and let the economy take its course. Maybe he’ll just dabble in highly publicized deportation of a few handcuffed criminals every week as if to indicate that he’s keeping his promises about deportation.
Trump's hand were never on the wheel, he is a multi faceted sock puppet.
A Sesame Street of the Damned. Now they have a scrip, Project 2025, but the bias's, the anger, the hates of each character will cause their own chaos and internal conflict.
Using your example of immigration. Musk, Zuckerberg, MS, Intel, et al need skilled workers, coders, and Asia is producing those in droves, America is not, Agribusiness needs thousands of unskilled workers, the hospitality and health care businesses need both skilled and unskilled workers, and Americans are unwilling to do those jobs, especially males.
Thus you have a conflict between two of Trump, and the right wings base, the moneyed and educated and the barely educated.
Have you noticed that Steve Bannon has gone woke? He denounced Musk as a "white racist" and called for his deportation back to S. Africa. Of course, he qualified his statement: Musk is OK as long as he supports fascists in Britain and Germany. This is a territorial dispute, and it may turn quite ugly.
Territorial dispute is right Victor. A pissing contest. And it is just getting started. Wait until the New Apostolic Reformationists and Dominionists line up against the Trad Catholic Opus Dei and Southern Baptists, there will be blood, like there was in Europe and Tudor England.
William, I am sure there are jobs Americans don't want to do, but a lot of the jobs like coding are not even being made available to young Americans, particularly young men. And, hiring people from India can let businesses get away with paying very low wages and they will be unlikely to participate in a union because they could be deported. Unfortunately, old folks often have such a low opinion of young people, forgetting what it was like when they were young and maligned by their elders. Yes, Americans really do have short memories and what they can't remember specifically, they will make it up and they will always end up as the hero who was soooo put upon. Today's young people are pretty amazing. They care about the environment, what life should include, and that they want a job that has a purpose. That is a strong place to be in. It seems to me we older people have a responsibility to find ways to plug them into the kinds of jobs that will suit them and give their lives meaning rather than complaining about how they don't want to do anything. Hey, if they complain that young people are on their phones too much, remember that it is the older men and a few women who created the smart phones and didn't want any regulation.
It's not just young Americans, it's anyone with skills. I've been in the IT/Cybersec field for around 20 years, and I can't find a job at any level because companies can pay an H1B a quarter of what they would need to pay me, and essentially get an indentured servant. While I may not be near retirement age, I'm also no spring chicken, but I have the skills (and evidence of them) that companies claim to want.
Seriously, look at some of the ridiculous requirements for tech jobs currently - 3-5 years experience for an "entry-level" position. Decades of experience required for technologies that have only been in existence for 3 or 4 years. Requirements so strictly written that the only possible way to match is if you held that specific position at that specific company.
I don't care what the official reports say, the economic outlook here at the sharp and pointy end is absolutely horrible, and only set to get worse.
Cypher, when I asked someone I know who will replace him in his tech corp. when he retires, he told me there was no one coming up in America who can do what he is doing. When I asked why not, he said colleges aren't preparing them. When I asked again, why not, he said because the corp. can get workers from India who already have the experience needed and can do the job with no training. When I protested, he began bellowing that is just the way it is. Well, as I told him, it is not the way it either should be or can be. I am not opposed to people from India working here. I am opposed to hiring them over American workers who, like you, have the experience and skills, but demand an appropriate salary for their efforts. When a corp can pay a worker less than half the going rate if they here here on a visa, there is something definitely wrong with the system and the corporations need to be stopped. If cutting the special work visas for a while in the tech fields would help, I am all for it. Downgrading our people is simply wrong, but greed has a way of turning people into something less than human or maybe less than humane. In either case it is unacceptable that these greedsters should be running our economy. Our media need to step up and demand more answers from the Musks and other monied folks what they are doing to promote American preparedness for the jobs of the future. Then can't accept any answer like "it's colleges that should be doing that." I know colleges are doing that, so why are those young people not being hired. The interviewers should not accept that they don't have the experience. The interviewer should call BS on them (or the journalistic equivalent). Our young people deserve better.
Stan, imo Trump’s “big goal” — in fact his only goal — is to make himself feel good. Being a transactional narcissist, that will change as often as he changes his socks.
Joseph, as a serial liar and a lousy businessman who had a lot of "problems" with his taxes, he will certainly have one of his incompetents find a way to cook the books for the entire government. He has nothing to lose since he has immunity and can only serve this term. We have to thank Johnny Roberts and the Supreme 6 for creating this monster and continuing to stand with him in every case that actually matters. They only backed off the 34 counts sentencing because the judge was essentially dismissing any accountability for his crimes. So much for the rule of law and judicial integrity.
Stan, and one can understand why he might not like that. Trump functins as a MAFIA don, collecting information on people and then using it against them if they do not smooch his butt often enough. He will make up stuff and say it with conviction, so his base who believe his lies, but not the rare times he tells the truth will believe the worst of those folks because their Baby Donnie said it. I do wish more people had stronger backbones, but alas, those folks are not common enough.
The chief (only?) way to avoid harassment by the secret police is either to have plenty of money, which you use for influence, or to be so insignificant that you attract no attention so that the regime sees no advantage in destroying you. These are strategies from the McCarthy era.
This article highlights a critical and brutal contrast between Joe Biden's presidency, which focused on rebuilding and stabilizing America, and Donald Trump's chaotic and self-serving tenure. Here's a brutal analysis of the key points raised in the article and 50 good things Joe Biden did to clean up Trump's mess, followed by a breakdown of Democratic resistance issues and how to fight back effectively.
Key Points from the Article
Trump’s Economic Lies:
Trump repeatedly exaggerated his economic success, but in reality, he inherited a strong economy from Obama and later tanked it with disastrous trade wars, incompetent pandemic management, and chaotic governance.
Biden’s Economic Triumphs:
Biden presided over an economic rebound that outshines Trump's presidency and most of his predecessors, creating 16.6 million jobs and achieving record low unemployment rates.
Biden outperformed global economies, reduced inflation, and cracked down on corporate price-gouging.
Trump’s Habit of Stealing Credit:
Trump has always been a credit thief, taking credit for inherited wealth, policies, and successes he had no hand in creating. It’s inevitable that he’ll try to claim Biden’s successes too.
Democrats Must Fight Back:
The article urges Democrats to speak out and ensure Biden’s achievements are acknowledged, rather than letting Trump and his GOP enablers rewrite history.
50 Good Things Joe Biden Did to Clean Up Trump’s Mess
Created 16.6 million jobs—a record for any president.
Achieved the lowest unemployment rate in 50 years, including record employment for women.
Narrowed the Black-white employment gap to historic lows.
Reduced inflation to below 3% while other countries struggled.
Passed the American Rescue Plan, injecting critical funds into the economy during COVID recovery.
Expanded child tax credits, cutting child poverty nearly in half before Republicans blocked extensions.
Signed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, funding roads, bridges, broadband, and transit.
Passed the CHIPS and Science Act, boosting U.S. semiconductor manufacturing.
Enacted historic climate legislation in the Inflation Reduction Act, incentivizing clean energy and reducing pollution.
Capped out-of-pocket drug costs for seniors on Medicare at $2,000 per year.
Lowered prescription drug prices for 64 medications.
Made insulin affordable at $35 per month for Medicare beneficiaries.
Rejoined the Paris Climate Agreement after Trump’s withdrawal.
Strengthened NATO alliances, particularly after Trump’s damage to international relations.
Delivered billions in military and humanitarian aid to Ukraine, defending democracy.
Mobilized a national COVID-19 vaccine rollout, achieving widespread distribution.
Brought U.S. troops out of Afghanistan, ending the longest war in U.S. history.
Expanded healthcare access through subsidies under the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
Cracked down on corporate price-gouging, especially during the inflation surge.
Appointed a diverse and historic number of federal judges, including Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court.
Implemented student debt forgiveness plans to help millions of borrowers.
Enhanced food assistance programs like SNAP during the pandemic.
Signed executive orders protecting LGBTQ+ rights and reversing Trump’s discriminatory policies.
Protected DREAMers by strengthening DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals).
Increased funding for public education and special education programs.
Signed the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, the first major gun control law in decades.
Invested in clean energy technology to create green jobs.
Revitalized the Affordable Housing Fund to combat homelessness.
Strengthened protections for union workers and supported collective bargaining.
Issued executive orders to protect reproductive rights after Roe v. Wade was overturned.
Increased federal minimum wage to $15/hour for government employees and contractors.
Restored environmental protections rolled back by Trump, including clean water regulations.
Declared Juneteenth a federal holiday, honoring Black history and resilience.
Expanded veteran healthcare services and benefits.
Pushed for international tax agreements to stop corporations from avoiding taxes.
Launched initiatives to combat domestic terrorism and right-wing extremism.
Restored fair lending rules that protect minority borrowers.
Rebuilt trust in science and public health agencies, damaged during Trump’s tenure.
Boosted funding for mental health services, especially for youth.
Modernized ports and airports through infrastructure investments.
Signed bills to improve cybersecurity and defend against ransomware attacks.
Invested in rural broadband, connecting underserved communities.
Supported Puerto Rico’s disaster recovery with funding and infrastructure repairs.
Ended Trump’s ban on transgender military service.
Protected millions of acres of public lands and reinstated national monuments.
Prevented widespread evictions during the pandemic through moratoriums and rental assistance.
Rescued pension plans for millions of workers through the American Rescue Plan.
Passed legislation supporting domestic manufacturing to reduce reliance on foreign imports.
Took a tough stance against corporate monopolies, enforcing antitrust laws.
Democratic Exhaustion and Fighting Fascism
Your frustration with Democrats "playing footsie" or fading into the background is valid. Too often, Democrats take the high road while fascist movements thrive on disinformation, fear, and intimidation. But fighting fascism requires unwavering commitment:
Name the Problem: Call Trump and MAGA what they are: fascists, extremists, and threats to democracy. Don’t sugarcoat it.
Demand Accountability: Press for Trump and his enablers to face consequences—whether through courts, media exposure, or political defeat.
Stop Compromise with Fascists: Democrats must stop treating Trump and his supporters as legitimate political actors. Fascism doesn’t deserve compromise.
Mobilize the Base: Inspire grassroots activism, voter turnout, and community engagement. Apathy is the enemy.
Challenge Media Narratives: Push back against outlets like Fox News that perpetuate lies and propaganda.
Highlight Biden’s Achievements: Remind voters that Biden has delivered results, while Trump and MAGA brought chaos and destruction.
Conclusion
Trump and MAGA represent the Manson family on steroids—a dangerous cult of personality wrapped in lies, cruelty, and authoritarianism. Biden has worked tirelessly to clean up the mess and restore decency, and it’s up to Democrats and citizens to fight back with truth, resilience, and conviction. No compromises, no "playing nice"—this is a battle for the soul of democracy. Speak out. Fight back. Never fade.
Will Trump voters, all vote to stand behind their man, their orange savior to the very end? time will tell and like with former Republican strategist and his book entitled, " Everything Trump Touches Dies"? 😨
Regulation of private (vs public) commerce is one of the chief responsibilities of our government. No nationalization required - it's literally one of their enumerated powers - Article 1, Section 8.
"The Congress shall have Power...To regulate Commerce with foreign Nations, and among the several States, and with the Indian Tribes"
Someone should ask him, 🙄heh Trump, regarding drinking bleach, how about you Trump, drink some of that good ole bleach and sanitize that mouth of yours
Trump's ego is a black hole. Nothing good can come out of it. He will mess up Biden's legacy. The silver lining of this cloud is that Republicans will be fully to blame.
Yes, Trump’s ego is truly a black hole and the Republicans along with too many misguided Democrats are indeed to blame. However, so what? Finger pointing is mostly an exercise in futility. It fires up outrage but that’s about all it does. As long as we permit outrage with inaction, there will be no silver lining in the black cloud hanging over us. All of the separate little organizations dedicated to resistance must join forces to oust our country of these toxic bullies and to show the world that America still has a backbone.
Dee: There are so many disparate resistance groups out there, each begging for money, posting petitions to sign that require money,etc. that a united front would make all of their goals more effective. I believe that uniting resistance organizations under one banner would strengthen them all and work to disable this incoming neo-fascist travesty of a government. Such a maneuver might have helped defeat Hitler in WW2 if organizations of that era had come together to defeat a common enemy. One soldier cannot win a war but an army can.
At this point I would hope that SOMEONE with good connections to the Democratic National Committee would step up and say, "I know how we can join forces and pool resources to make our RESISTANCE both targeted and EFFECTIVE" (... as opposed to blowing 1.8 BILLION DOLLARS on a Presidential campaign that couldn't propel its candidate to victory).
Yes Harvey, Despite the Pundits, despite the pronouncements of the DNC its strategists, its analysts, despite the bloviating of the corporate media. Trump was fighting the culture war, he digs deep into the Id, he excites the neurons in the amygdala and that is why he and the right wing has won, and wins. It is a myth that man is a rational actor, he is anything but
In the struggle of reason vs unreason, unreason always wins. My proof is the success of religious belief, of belief of any kind, secular or sectarian.
Yes, William, but man's irrationality can be manipulated, controlled, and channeled in positive ways. The Catholic Church has done it, and this is why JD Vance converted to Catholicism. The problem today, as it has been so often in the past, is that the Catholic Church can be infiltrated and itself can be controlled, and that is another reason why Vance has converted. (Reminds me of the parasite controlling the brain of the host.) Pope Francis is waging a mighty campaign against these predators, and we must call on all Catholics to back their Pope. Only a miracle can save humankind.
Victor - the Catholic church was ruined in 313 AD when it became the state religion of Rome. Once that happened, it became an institution of control and collusion with empire to rape, pillage, and loot the labor and resources of first europe, then the wider world as explorers started the mercantile system. No human institution has ever not been corrupted by man. Money and power are drugs too powerful for men to resist.
OK Victor, this statement of yours has thrown me for a loop: "Yes, William, but man's irrationality can be manipulated, controlled, and channeled in positive ways. The Catholic Church has done it, and this is why JD Vance converted to Catholicism. "
What you have just said is that JD Vance converted to Catholicism because it was manipulate and controlled in positive ways. either that or JD Vance converted to control and manipulate Catholicism in a postive way.
Here is what I know. Vance and his patron Thiel, both have homosexual tendencies, they both have said so. JD Vance was gender conflicted., but too masculine in appearance and behavior to go through a sex change.
To compensate, and throttle his impulses (I suggest he cross dresses in private, hence the eye liner he wears, he adopted a hyper masculine ideology, Catholicism, probably really doesn't believe, but his cognitive dissonance forces him into extreme reactive right wing behaviors and mentality.
Being gay does not mean being trans friendly, in fact it is probably the opposite, Many gays are repulsed by and opposed to transwomen...Andrew Sullivan for example.
I have my thoughts on that, but not pertinent at the moment.
The underlying ideology, and it applies to gay as well as straights, is that the natural order of things, and the way society should be structured is that males are the ruler, dominant in all aspects from the lowest level, to the family, to control of society. The role of the women is to satisfy the needs of the male, be they domestic, emotional or sexual.
And there you have the root of the culture war, MAGA and Trumpism.
Interesting analysis of JD Vance, "gender" (the non-linguistics vocab kind) and "sexual identity" (not the online handle variety in hookup sites). There have been hints that our VP-elect was considered kind of a junior-varsity Tech Bro because the size of his "chip pile" (his millions made from his hedge-funding days) pales ion comparison with the likes of Vivek and Big Elon.
He will try to take credit for anything positive that happens, while blaming anything negative on “The radical Left Democrat Party.” Of course this is a lie, but the only thing he really can take credit for is Putin, and the oligarchy’s dismantling of our democracy. Too bad too many people are so easily duped. It was the same when it started with Ronnie Rat Raygun, and is that way now.
Truth was erased. The eraser was forgotten. The lie became the truth. George Orwell
Reich:"Will Trump get credit for Biden’s successes? Preparing for the Trump Regime Part 2."
Me:"Will the world's Psycho Arsons get credit for their successes reigniting LA?
Preparing for the world's Psycho Arsons at LA's Ports of Entry, current devastation doubled in Part 2 due to SCIENCE DENIAL."
SCIENCE DENIAL: We can't ask if someone is suicidal (or homicidal?) because IT WOULD INFRINGE ON OUR BELOVED SACRED QUACK SHRINKS (who have brainwashed us all that "Only They Can Fix It")
"Feeling Great" by Dr Burns
page238
"I did a study at a community mental health clinic in New York to evaluate the accuracy of therapists’ and caregivers’ evaluations who brought children in for treatment. I asked the children, their therapists, and their mothers to rate how they thought the children were feeling.
When I analyzed the data, I was amazed to discover that the therapists’ accuracy was about zero. And the mothers didn’t do any much better! There was pretty much no correlation between how the children felt and how their therapists (or mothers) thought they felt.
The errors were not trivial. For example, the mother of one little boy rated his depression and suicidal urges at zero. She was convinced that her son did not feel depressed, and the therapist agreed with this assessment.
How did the boy actually feel?
His depression and suicidal scores were at the top of the scale! In the margin of the assessment test, he wrote that he had borrowed a gun from a friend and had plans to kill himself on Friday. In this case, mind reading* almost resulted in the death of a little boy, but the assessment test alerted the mother and therapist to what was really going on and likely saved his life."
*
https://www.google.com/search?q=cbt+%22mind+reading%22
Of course Trump will live off Biden's successes. America will be like a hibernating bear. Living off the stored fat, until it is all used up and then it will die of malnutrition, and the Republic of Gilead will wind up being a shit hole country, like Iran or Afghanistan, only under the Bible not the Quran.
This article highlights a critical and brutal contrast between Joe Biden's presidency, which focused on rebuilding and stabilizing America, and Donald Trump's chaotic and self-serving tenure. Here's a brutal analysis of the key points raised in the article and 50 good things Joe Biden did to clean up Trump's mess, followed by a breakdown of Democratic resistance issues and how to fight back effectively.
Key Points from the Article
Trump’s Economic Lies:
Trump repeatedly exaggerated his economic success, but in reality, he inherited a strong economy from Obama and later tanked it with disastrous trade wars, incompetent pandemic management, and chaotic governance.
Biden’s Economic Triumphs:
Biden presided over an economic rebound that outshines Trump's presidency and most of his predecessors, creating 16.6 million jobs and achieving record low unemployment rates.
Biden outperformed global economies, reduced inflation, and cracked down on corporate price-gouging.
Trump’s Habit of Stealing Credit:
Trump has always been a credit thief, taking credit for inherited wealth, policies, and successes he had no hand in creating. It’s inevitable that he’ll try to claim Biden’s successes too.
Democrats Must Fight Back:
The article urges Democrats to speak out and ensure Biden’s achievements are acknowledged, rather than letting Trump and his GOP enablers rewrite history.
50 Good Things Joe Biden Did to Clean Up Trump’s Mess
Created 16.6 million jobs—a record for any president.
Achieved the lowest unemployment rate in 50 years, including record employment for women.
Narrowed the Black-white employment gap to historic lows.
Reduced inflation to below 3% while other countries struggled.
Passed the American Rescue Plan, injecting critical funds into the economy during COVID recovery.
Expanded child tax credits, cutting child poverty nearly in half before Republicans blocked extensions.
Signed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, funding roads, bridges, broadband, and transit.
Passed the CHIPS and Science Act, boosting U.S. semiconductor manufacturing.
Enacted historic climate legislation in the Inflation Reduction Act, incentivizing clean energy and reducing pollution.
Capped out-of-pocket drug costs for seniors on Medicare at $2,000 per year.
Lowered prescription drug prices for 64 medications.
Made insulin affordable at $35 per month for Medicare beneficiaries.
Rejoined the Paris Climate Agreement after Trump’s withdrawal.
Strengthened NATO alliances, particularly after Trump’s damage to international relations.
Delivered billions in military and humanitarian aid to Ukraine, defending democracy.
Mobilized a national COVID-19 vaccine rollout, achieving widespread distribution.
Brought U.S. troops out of Afghanistan, ending the longest war in U.S. history.
Expanded healthcare access through subsidies under the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
Cracked down on corporate price-gouging, especially during the inflation surge.
Appointed a diverse and historic number of federal judges, including Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court.
Implemented student debt forgiveness plans to help millions of borrowers.
Enhanced food assistance programs like SNAP during the pandemic.
Signed executive orders protecting LGBTQ+ rights and reversing Trump’s discriminatory policies.
Protected DREAMers by strengthening DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals).
Increased funding for public education and special education programs.
Signed the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, the first major gun control law in decades.
Invested in clean energy technology to create green jobs.
Revitalized the Affordable Housing Fund to combat homelessness.
Strengthened protections for union workers and supported collective bargaining.
Issued executive orders to protect reproductive rights after Roe v. Wade was overturned.
Increased federal minimum wage to $15/hour for government employees and contractors.
Restored environmental protections rolled back by Trump, including clean water regulations.
Addressed supply chain bottlenecks, ensuring smoother economic recovery.
Declared Juneteenth a federal holiday, honoring Black history and resilience.
Expanded veteran healthcare services and benefits.
Pushed for international tax agreements to stop corporations from avoiding taxes.
Launched initiatives to combat domestic terrorism and right-wing extremism.
Restored fair lending rules that protect minority borrowers.
Rebuilt trust in science and public health agencies, damaged during Trump’s tenure.
Boosted funding for mental health services, especially for youth.
Modernized ports and airports through infrastructure investments.
Signed bills to improve cybersecurity and defend against ransomware attacks.
Invested in rural broadband, connecting underserved communities.
Supported Puerto Rico’s disaster recovery with funding and infrastructure repairs.
Ended Trump’s ban on transgender military service.
Protected millions of acres of public lands and reinstated national monuments.
Prevented widespread evictions during the pandemic through moratoriums and rental assistance.
Rescued pension plans for millions of workers through the American Rescue Plan.
Passed legislation supporting domestic manufacturing to reduce reliance on foreign imports.
Took a tough stance against corporate monopolies, enforcing antitrust laws.
Democratic Exhaustion and Fighting Fascism
Your frustration with Democrats "playing footsie" or fading into the background is valid. Too often, Democrats take the high road while fascist movements thrive on disinformation, fear, and intimidation. But fighting fascism requires unwavering commitment:
Name the Problem: Call Trump and MAGA what they are: fascists, extremists, and threats to democracy. Don’t sugarcoat it.
Demand Accountability: Press for Trump and his enablers to face consequences—whether through courts, media exposure, or political defeat.
Stop Compromise with Fascists: Democrats must stop treating Trump and his supporters as legitimate political actors. Fascism doesn’t deserve compromise.
Mobilize the Base: Inspire grassroots activism, voter turnout, and community engagement. Apathy is the enemy.
Challenge Media Narratives: Push back against outlets like Fox News that perpetuate lies and propaganda.
Highlight Biden’s Achievements: Remind voters that Biden has delivered results, while Trump and MAGA brought chaos and destruction.
Conclusion
Trump and MAGA represent the Manson family on steroids—a dangerous cult of personality wrapped in lies, cruelty, and authoritarianism. Biden has worked tirelessly to clean up the mess and restore decency, and it’s up to Democrats and citizens to fight back with truth, resilience, and conviction. No compromises, no "playing nice"—this is a battle for the soul of democracy. Speak out. Fight back. Never fade.
You:"Boosted funding for mental health services, especially for youth."
https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2022/07/29/fact-sheet-biden-harris-administration-announces-two-new-actions-to-address-youth-mental-health-crisis/
" In total, the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act will invest $1 billion over the next five years in mental health supports in our schools, making progress towards the President’s goal to double the number of school counselors, social workers and other mental health professionals. This funding is allocated to two critical programs:
The Mental Health Service Professional (MHSP) Demonstration Grant Program. In FY22, this program will provide over $140 million in competitive grants to support a strong pipeline into the mental health profession, including innovative partnerships..."
Let's collaborate?
However, if Drumpf’s big goal is to make Wall Street happy, then he’ll take his hands off the steering wheel and let the economy take its course. Maybe he’ll just dabble in highly publicized deportation of a few handcuffed criminals every week as if to indicate that he’s keeping his promises about deportation.
Trump's hand were never on the wheel, he is a multi faceted sock puppet.
A Sesame Street of the Damned. Now they have a scrip, Project 2025, but the bias's, the anger, the hates of each character will cause their own chaos and internal conflict.
Using your example of immigration. Musk, Zuckerberg, MS, Intel, et al need skilled workers, coders, and Asia is producing those in droves, America is not, Agribusiness needs thousands of unskilled workers, the hospitality and health care businesses need both skilled and unskilled workers, and Americans are unwilling to do those jobs, especially males.
Thus you have a conflict between two of Trump, and the right wings base, the moneyed and educated and the barely educated.
Have you noticed that Steve Bannon has gone woke? He denounced Musk as a "white racist" and called for his deportation back to S. Africa. Of course, he qualified his statement: Musk is OK as long as he supports fascists in Britain and Germany. This is a territorial dispute, and it may turn quite ugly.
Territorial dispute is right Victor. A pissing contest. And it is just getting started. Wait until the New Apostolic Reformationists and Dominionists line up against the Trad Catholic Opus Dei and Southern Baptists, there will be blood, like there was in Europe and Tudor England.
BEWARE!!! VIRUS! DO NOT ENABLE THIS LINK!
William, I am sure there are jobs Americans don't want to do, but a lot of the jobs like coding are not even being made available to young Americans, particularly young men. And, hiring people from India can let businesses get away with paying very low wages and they will be unlikely to participate in a union because they could be deported. Unfortunately, old folks often have such a low opinion of young people, forgetting what it was like when they were young and maligned by their elders. Yes, Americans really do have short memories and what they can't remember specifically, they will make it up and they will always end up as the hero who was soooo put upon. Today's young people are pretty amazing. They care about the environment, what life should include, and that they want a job that has a purpose. That is a strong place to be in. It seems to me we older people have a responsibility to find ways to plug them into the kinds of jobs that will suit them and give their lives meaning rather than complaining about how they don't want to do anything. Hey, if they complain that young people are on their phones too much, remember that it is the older men and a few women who created the smart phones and didn't want any regulation.
It's not just young Americans, it's anyone with skills. I've been in the IT/Cybersec field for around 20 years, and I can't find a job at any level because companies can pay an H1B a quarter of what they would need to pay me, and essentially get an indentured servant. While I may not be near retirement age, I'm also no spring chicken, but I have the skills (and evidence of them) that companies claim to want.
Seriously, look at some of the ridiculous requirements for tech jobs currently - 3-5 years experience for an "entry-level" position. Decades of experience required for technologies that have only been in existence for 3 or 4 years. Requirements so strictly written that the only possible way to match is if you held that specific position at that specific company.
I don't care what the official reports say, the economic outlook here at the sharp and pointy end is absolutely horrible, and only set to get worse.
Cypher, when I asked someone I know who will replace him in his tech corp. when he retires, he told me there was no one coming up in America who can do what he is doing. When I asked why not, he said colleges aren't preparing them. When I asked again, why not, he said because the corp. can get workers from India who already have the experience needed and can do the job with no training. When I protested, he began bellowing that is just the way it is. Well, as I told him, it is not the way it either should be or can be. I am not opposed to people from India working here. I am opposed to hiring them over American workers who, like you, have the experience and skills, but demand an appropriate salary for their efforts. When a corp can pay a worker less than half the going rate if they here here on a visa, there is something definitely wrong with the system and the corporations need to be stopped. If cutting the special work visas for a while in the tech fields would help, I am all for it. Downgrading our people is simply wrong, but greed has a way of turning people into something less than human or maybe less than humane. In either case it is unacceptable that these greedsters should be running our economy. Our media need to step up and demand more answers from the Musks and other monied folks what they are doing to promote American preparedness for the jobs of the future. Then can't accept any answer like "it's colleges that should be doing that." I know colleges are doing that, so why are those young people not being hired. The interviewers should not accept that they don't have the experience. The interviewer should call BS on them (or the journalistic equivalent). Our young people deserve better.
Deportation will distract from the high cost of living, and Greenland will distract from abandoning Ukraine.
It's up to us to NOT get distracted. We must be focused.
Stan, imo Trump’s “big goal” — in fact his only goal — is to make himself feel good. Being a transactional narcissist, that will change as often as he changes his socks.
or his diapers
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Good one, Paul!
Watch. When unemployment goes up, Trump will pressure the Bureau of Labor Statistics to produce better numbers. In other words, "cook the books."
Joseph, as a serial liar and a lousy businessman who had a lot of "problems" with his taxes, he will certainly have one of his incompetents find a way to cook the books for the entire government. He has nothing to lose since he has immunity and can only serve this term. We have to thank Johnny Roberts and the Supreme 6 for creating this monster and continuing to stand with him in every case that actually matters. They only backed off the 34 counts sentencing because the judge was essentially dismissing any accountability for his crimes. So much for the rule of law and judicial integrity.
Sounds like Judge Marchon doesn’t want himself or his family to be “investigated.”
Stan, and one can understand why he might not like that. Trump functins as a MAFIA don, collecting information on people and then using it against them if they do not smooch his butt often enough. He will make up stuff and say it with conviction, so his base who believe his lies, but not the rare times he tells the truth will believe the worst of those folks because their Baby Donnie said it. I do wish more people had stronger backbones, but alas, those folks are not common enough.
The chief (only?) way to avoid harassment by the secret police is either to have plenty of money, which you use for influence, or to be so insignificant that you attract no attention so that the regime sees no advantage in destroying you. These are strategies from the McCarthy era.
Correct.
tRump is distraction.
One of the most utterly frightening things I have every read.
George Orwell was a science fiction writer. We still have control over the truth IF we take it!
Exactly.
🙂👍
Why don’t you just start your own Substack and then you can display all your stupidity there, instead of intruding on this one?
No sales please!
You again?
Yep Deja Vu, big time.
This article highlights a critical and brutal contrast between Joe Biden's presidency, which focused on rebuilding and stabilizing America, and Donald Trump's chaotic and self-serving tenure. Here's a brutal analysis of the key points raised in the article and 50 good things Joe Biden did to clean up Trump's mess, followed by a breakdown of Democratic resistance issues and how to fight back effectively.
Key Points from the Article
Trump’s Economic Lies:
Trump repeatedly exaggerated his economic success, but in reality, he inherited a strong economy from Obama and later tanked it with disastrous trade wars, incompetent pandemic management, and chaotic governance.
Biden’s Economic Triumphs:
Biden presided over an economic rebound that outshines Trump's presidency and most of his predecessors, creating 16.6 million jobs and achieving record low unemployment rates.
Biden outperformed global economies, reduced inflation, and cracked down on corporate price-gouging.
Trump’s Habit of Stealing Credit:
Trump has always been a credit thief, taking credit for inherited wealth, policies, and successes he had no hand in creating. It’s inevitable that he’ll try to claim Biden’s successes too.
Democrats Must Fight Back:
The article urges Democrats to speak out and ensure Biden’s achievements are acknowledged, rather than letting Trump and his GOP enablers rewrite history.
50 Good Things Joe Biden Did to Clean Up Trump’s Mess
Created 16.6 million jobs—a record for any president.
Achieved the lowest unemployment rate in 50 years, including record employment for women.
Narrowed the Black-white employment gap to historic lows.
Reduced inflation to below 3% while other countries struggled.
Passed the American Rescue Plan, injecting critical funds into the economy during COVID recovery.
Expanded child tax credits, cutting child poverty nearly in half before Republicans blocked extensions.
Signed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, funding roads, bridges, broadband, and transit.
Passed the CHIPS and Science Act, boosting U.S. semiconductor manufacturing.
Enacted historic climate legislation in the Inflation Reduction Act, incentivizing clean energy and reducing pollution.
Capped out-of-pocket drug costs for seniors on Medicare at $2,000 per year.
Lowered prescription drug prices for 64 medications.
Made insulin affordable at $35 per month for Medicare beneficiaries.
Rejoined the Paris Climate Agreement after Trump’s withdrawal.
Strengthened NATO alliances, particularly after Trump’s damage to international relations.
Delivered billions in military and humanitarian aid to Ukraine, defending democracy.
Mobilized a national COVID-19 vaccine rollout, achieving widespread distribution.
Brought U.S. troops out of Afghanistan, ending the longest war in U.S. history.
Expanded healthcare access through subsidies under the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
Cracked down on corporate price-gouging, especially during the inflation surge.
Appointed a diverse and historic number of federal judges, including Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court.
Implemented student debt forgiveness plans to help millions of borrowers.
Enhanced food assistance programs like SNAP during the pandemic.
Signed executive orders protecting LGBTQ+ rights and reversing Trump’s discriminatory policies.
Protected DREAMers by strengthening DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals).
Increased funding for public education and special education programs.
Signed the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, the first major gun control law in decades.
Invested in clean energy technology to create green jobs.
Revitalized the Affordable Housing Fund to combat homelessness.
Strengthened protections for union workers and supported collective bargaining.
Issued executive orders to protect reproductive rights after Roe v. Wade was overturned.
Increased federal minimum wage to $15/hour for government employees and contractors.
Restored environmental protections rolled back by Trump, including clean water regulations.
Addressed supply chain bottlenecks, ensuring smoother economic recovery.
Declared Juneteenth a federal holiday, honoring Black history and resilience.
Expanded veteran healthcare services and benefits.
Pushed for international tax agreements to stop corporations from avoiding taxes.
Launched initiatives to combat domestic terrorism and right-wing extremism.
Restored fair lending rules that protect minority borrowers.
Rebuilt trust in science and public health agencies, damaged during Trump’s tenure.
Boosted funding for mental health services, especially for youth.
Modernized ports and airports through infrastructure investments.
Signed bills to improve cybersecurity and defend against ransomware attacks.
Invested in rural broadband, connecting underserved communities.
Supported Puerto Rico’s disaster recovery with funding and infrastructure repairs.
Ended Trump’s ban on transgender military service.
Protected millions of acres of public lands and reinstated national monuments.
Prevented widespread evictions during the pandemic through moratoriums and rental assistance.
Rescued pension plans for millions of workers through the American Rescue Plan.
Passed legislation supporting domestic manufacturing to reduce reliance on foreign imports.
Took a tough stance against corporate monopolies, enforcing antitrust laws.
Democratic Exhaustion and Fighting Fascism
Your frustration with Democrats "playing footsie" or fading into the background is valid. Too often, Democrats take the high road while fascist movements thrive on disinformation, fear, and intimidation. But fighting fascism requires unwavering commitment:
Name the Problem: Call Trump and MAGA what they are: fascists, extremists, and threats to democracy. Don’t sugarcoat it.
Demand Accountability: Press for Trump and his enablers to face consequences—whether through courts, media exposure, or political defeat.
Stop Compromise with Fascists: Democrats must stop treating Trump and his supporters as legitimate political actors. Fascism doesn’t deserve compromise.
Mobilize the Base: Inspire grassroots activism, voter turnout, and community engagement. Apathy is the enemy.
Challenge Media Narratives: Push back against outlets like Fox News that perpetuate lies and propaganda.
Highlight Biden’s Achievements: Remind voters that Biden has delivered results, while Trump and MAGA brought chaos and destruction.
Conclusion
Trump and MAGA represent the Manson family on steroids—a dangerous cult of personality wrapped in lies, cruelty, and authoritarianism. Biden has worked tirelessly to clean up the mess and restore decency, and it’s up to Democrats and citizens to fight back with truth, resilience, and conviction. No compromises, no "playing nice"—this is a battle for the soul of democracy. Speak out. Fight back. Never fade.
Will Trump voters, all vote to stand behind their man, their orange savior to the very end? time will tell and like with former Republican strategist and his book entitled, " Everything Trump Touches Dies"? 😨
You mean, how many will drink bleach? Too many. It's the new kool-aid.
And why does my AI Co-pilot give only Amazon as the place to buy the book?
I hate Amazon.
It is the responsibility of the government to regulate Amazon.
Corporations control the government.
Yes, it is. But only if Amazon is nationalized and forced to become a public utility.
Regulation of private (vs public) commerce is one of the chief responsibilities of our government. No nationalization required - it's literally one of their enumerated powers - Article 1, Section 8.
"The Congress shall have Power...To regulate Commerce with foreign Nations, and among the several States, and with the Indian Tribes"
Theres no laughing response option. No government regulation of Amazon under Trump!! 🤣🤣🤣
Someone should ask him, 🙄heh Trump, regarding drinking bleach, how about you Trump, drink some of that good ole bleach and sanitize that mouth of yours
Go to abebooks.com to buy the book from independent booksellers.
Because it is artificial and NOT intelligent!
Trump's ego is a black hole. Nothing good can come out of it. He will mess up Biden's legacy. The silver lining of this cloud is that Republicans will be fully to blame.
Yes, Trump’s ego is truly a black hole and the Republicans along with too many misguided Democrats are indeed to blame. However, so what? Finger pointing is mostly an exercise in futility. It fires up outrage but that’s about all it does. As long as we permit outrage with inaction, there will be no silver lining in the black cloud hanging over us. All of the separate little organizations dedicated to resistance must join forces to oust our country of these toxic bullies and to show the world that America still has a backbone.
This directed solution is helpful and needed.
Dee: There are so many disparate resistance groups out there, each begging for money, posting petitions to sign that require money,etc. that a united front would make all of their goals more effective. I believe that uniting resistance organizations under one banner would strengthen them all and work to disable this incoming neo-fascist travesty of a government. Such a maneuver might have helped defeat Hitler in WW2 if organizations of that era had come together to defeat a common enemy. One soldier cannot win a war but an army can.
At this point I would hope that SOMEONE with good connections to the Democratic National Committee would step up and say, "I know how we can join forces and pool resources to make our RESISTANCE both targeted and EFFECTIVE" (... as opposed to blowing 1.8 BILLION DOLLARS on a Presidential campaign that couldn't propel its candidate to victory).
Black Hole and so is his mouth, what comes out of it!
Whatever he says, I don't believe. In most environments that I've worked in he would be sacked.
Why do so many willingly believe so much BS? It satisfies their prejudices, and gives a rationale for their hatred and anger.
Yes Harvey, Despite the Pundits, despite the pronouncements of the DNC its strategists, its analysts, despite the bloviating of the corporate media. Trump was fighting the culture war, he digs deep into the Id, he excites the neurons in the amygdala and that is why he and the right wing has won, and wins. It is a myth that man is a rational actor, he is anything but
In the struggle of reason vs unreason, unreason always wins. My proof is the success of religious belief, of belief of any kind, secular or sectarian.
Yes, William, but man's irrationality can be manipulated, controlled, and channeled in positive ways. The Catholic Church has done it, and this is why JD Vance converted to Catholicism. The problem today, as it has been so often in the past, is that the Catholic Church can be infiltrated and itself can be controlled, and that is another reason why Vance has converted. (Reminds me of the parasite controlling the brain of the host.) Pope Francis is waging a mighty campaign against these predators, and we must call on all Catholics to back their Pope. Only a miracle can save humankind.
Victor - the Catholic church was ruined in 313 AD when it became the state religion of Rome. Once that happened, it became an institution of control and collusion with empire to rape, pillage, and loot the labor and resources of first europe, then the wider world as explorers started the mercantile system. No human institution has ever not been corrupted by man. Money and power are drugs too powerful for men to resist.
OK Victor, this statement of yours has thrown me for a loop: "Yes, William, but man's irrationality can be manipulated, controlled, and channeled in positive ways. The Catholic Church has done it, and this is why JD Vance converted to Catholicism. "
What you have just said is that JD Vance converted to Catholicism because it was manipulate and controlled in positive ways. either that or JD Vance converted to control and manipulate Catholicism in a postive way.
Here is what I know. Vance and his patron Thiel, both have homosexual tendencies, they both have said so. JD Vance was gender conflicted., but too masculine in appearance and behavior to go through a sex change.
To compensate, and throttle his impulses (I suggest he cross dresses in private, hence the eye liner he wears, he adopted a hyper masculine ideology, Catholicism, probably really doesn't believe, but his cognitive dissonance forces him into extreme reactive right wing behaviors and mentality.
I am proud to be gay says Peter Thiel: https://www.npr.org/2016/07/21/486966882/i-am-proud-to-be-gay-tech-investor-peter-thiel-tells-gop-convention
Being gay does not mean being trans friendly, in fact it is probably the opposite, Many gays are repulsed by and opposed to transwomen...Andrew Sullivan for example.
I have my thoughts on that, but not pertinent at the moment.
The underlying ideology, and it applies to gay as well as straights, is that the natural order of things, and the way society should be structured is that males are the ruler, dominant in all aspects from the lowest level, to the family, to control of society. The role of the women is to satisfy the needs of the male, be they domestic, emotional or sexual.
And there you have the root of the culture war, MAGA and Trumpism.
That's informative.
Interesting analysis of JD Vance, "gender" (the non-linguistics vocab kind) and "sexual identity" (not the online handle variety in hookup sites). There have been hints that our VP-elect was considered kind of a junior-varsity Tech Bro because the size of his "chip pile" (his millions made from his hedge-funding days) pales ion comparison with the likes of Vivek and Big Elon.
And lack of critical thinking.
Bunkerboy has TWO FULL YEARS before he can take credit for ANYTHING . . . UNLESS he destroys The United Shtaysh BEFORE then I guess. [sic]
You are right on.
History repeating itself.