Fijit One

Fijit One

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Happily Married, Retired, Concerned, Informed, Active, Democrat

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If you don't know who Curtis Yarvin is, please look him up. His bullshit philosophy is driving much of what we are dealing with.

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Why do the billionaire oligarchs love Curtis Yarvin's childish philosophy? Yarvin flatters them; he places them at the center of a new world order where they are the rightful rulers. He makes them feel good about themselves so they love him. It's that simple. There is nothing else to it.

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Why do the billionaire oligarchs love Curtis Yarvin's childish philosophy? Yarvin flatters them; he places them at the center of a new world order where they are the rightful rulers. He makes them feel good about themselves so they love him. It's that simple. There is nothing else to it.

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One of the more striking revelations of Signalgate is that the participants casually discussed dropping bombs on people, but no one voiced a single concern or question about collateral damage. Takeaway: If the skin color is anything but white, then there is no such thing as collateral damage.

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1/3 How can we make Schumer feel the wrath? I have emailed him twice via his website, entering Brooklyn as my city and using 11201 as the zip, but this is not enough. We need him ousted as leader. Any ideas on how rank-and-file citizens can make that happen?

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2/3 As minority leader he represents all of us, not just his district, so a national campaign of some sort is appropriate. I hate to say it, but we need to be as serious about our vision and morality as the R party is about theirs. Schumer is nothing but dead weight at this point; he needs to go.

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3/3 If you are reaching for the Block button because I'm being negative, think first: what I am saying is appropriate and even necessary if we're going to get anywhere.

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I just sent an email to Justice Barrett. While I don't agree with every vote she's cast, she has proved herself to be a person who cares about constitutional law. She is getting a lot of hate from MAGA right now because she voted against Donald.

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The official Democratic response to Trump's speech was not worth the time it took to watch. The Democrats aren't up to the task. That's ok, we are more than capable of saving ourselves, and we will.

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We had a larger crowd today in Medford, Oregon, than we did on Presidents Day, even though it was a workday. That's encouraging because we need to grow these protests. What did you do today?

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After Trump's childish tantrum today with Zelensky, I decided to repost these images. Trump doesn't need to be a super-spy to be a Russian asset; he just needs to be the useful idiot that he always was and still is!

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Musk cutting Medicaid is not about money. It's about a sick ideology that cannot accept a system where government serves the people. Musk and like-minded billionaires believe that government is their tool and theirs alone. The logical end of their ideology is an America that looks just like Russia.

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Think we have a homelessness problem in America now? Very soon we will long for the good old days of 2025. America's homelessness problem will explode if the Medicaid cuts are enacted, and we know how Elon feels about the homeless: "Elon Musk calls homelessness a lie and propaganda."

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1/3 I got Blocked for saying that Dem leaders are not relatable. Can I explain? Many people had reservations, but voted for Trump anyway. Are we to blame this on voter stupidity, Trump's celebrity, or Dem unrelatability? The answer is obviously all three. But why are Dems so unrelatable to so many?

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2/3 I believe the answer is because we Dems are not doing a good job of marketing ourselves to the American people. While the Rs position themselves with patriotism and Christianity and can sell a Nazi salute as virtuous, the Ds can't even get credit for lowering prices on prescription drugs.

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3/3 Politics has always been about messaging. In today's world we call it branding, marketing, and salesmanship. My critique is not new or original. The 40-year Dem party backslide in the area of relatable messaging is part of why we are here now.

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I retired very recently, and let me tell you, I'm pissed. This is not what I want to be doing, but I recognize the seriousness of this moment on the grand timeline. I've accepted the challenge. Fight we must. Fight we will, for democracy. Boomer rant complete!

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1/2 The phrase "we're on our own" is gaining traction for a reason. Trump has not only destroyed the Republican Party; he has also destroyed the Democratic Party. Who at this point will donate money to the Democrats? The only thing sustaining the party is the scrap leftovers of corporate donations.

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2/2 In this moment I have little confidence in Democratic leadership. I'm looking to grassroots organizers to mobilize demonstrations. I believe the American people will save the rule of law if we show up in the streets in numbers. Attend demonstrations! It will work if we show up.

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2/3 Subject: Trump's Constitution Crisis Mr. Chief Justice Roberts I am a parent, homeowner, taxpayer, and patriotic American. I implore you to hold the Trump administration to the same rigorous standards of constitutionality that have guided previous administrations for 249 years.

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3/3 America, often referred to as the American experiment, should be called the American standard. American democracy is alive and well; it will only die if you fail to safeguard its virtue. Our fate is in your hands.

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2/3 I am a parent, homeowner, taxpayer, and patriotic American. I implore you to hold the Trump administration to the same rigorous standards of constitutionality that have guided previous administrations for 249 years.

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3/3 America, often referred to as the American experiment, should be called the American standard. American democracy is alive and well; it will only die if you fail to safeguard its virtue. Our fate is in your hands.

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Rant Warning... If I see Chuck Schumer in front of a microphone one more time, deluding himself that he is somehow relatable or presentable to the American people, my head will explode. I can't force myself to watch him; do you think any Republican voter will? He is talking to no one!

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MAGA: "Yeah, I'm suffering, but I'm good with it as long as someone else is suffering more." Me: "You are about to find out how much suffering is too much suffering, regardless of how much fun you are having being cruel to others." Me: "The tide is turning; you will join us; you'll see."

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If they are allowed to destroy Social Security, then the billionaires win. This is the moment that right-wing media was created for. If they can lie, omit, and spin their way to general acceptance of ending Social Security, then their mission will be complete. Representational democracy will end.

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Our obstacle is right-wing media and the immense power it uses to confuse and deceive. Social Security, like no other issue, crosses all political lines. DC Democrats and all of us must find a way to force truth and urgency into the information stream of America. Peaceful protest is our best option.

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I believe that Social Security will spark the tipping point. We must stand up and be seen and counted. We must be courageous and defend what is rightfully ours. If we lead with truth and conviction, others will follow. Democracy isn't free; courage is the cost!

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Concerning Texas Governor Abbott: I don't say this lightly, but I have zero sympathy for his disability. I hope he never finds another wheelchair ramp in his life and goes to his grave never realizing that he is the very poster boy for DEI. May he pass as ignorantly as he lived.

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While protesting today, there were a few middle fingers flashed in our direction by passing drivers. That's OK. The thing that really surprised me was the number of people driving by with a wide-eyed doe-in-the-headlights expression as if struggling to answer, "What is all this about?" Sigh!

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There were over 1000 of us in the streets today in Medford, Oregon. It was great to meet and see so many like-minded Americans. Show us a picture of what you did today!