what happens to the republican party

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Let's get back to the basics. Kids in America are arguably the dumbest in the West. Who thought we need nicknames.

Way too late, Frosty. That ship sailed many moons ago.

[ChumpDumper]

Let's get back to the basics. Kids in America are arguably the dumbest in the West. Who thought we need nicknames.

Sorry, you're not getting away from this question.

What could go wrong? Kids go by nicknames all their school careers.

What is your great fear about Beth here?

[Extra Stout]

if it's irrelevant to education, why police it at all?

Because as part of the moral panic against transgenderism, they can keep Steve from deciding to go by Stephanie. Nicknames just get scooped up in the net.

[FrostKing]

Because as part of the moral panic against transgenderism, they can keep Steve from deciding to go by Stephanie. Nicknames just get scooped up in the net.

Explain American test scores.

Is it the curriculum or American IQ is low. You choose.

[Winehole23]

Because as part of the moral panic against transgenderism, they can keep Steve from deciding to go by Stephanie. Nicknames just get scooped up in the net.

I get that, just trying to figure out why a public trans hater like FK feels the need to be coy and try to defend it on other grounds.

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Explain American test scores.

Is it the curriculum or American IQ is low. You choose.

We don't talk about that is this country, Frosty, ever. It's our religion.

[ChumpDumper]

Explain American test scores.

Is it the curriculum or American IQ is low. You choose.

It's not because of Beth.

You're creating a problem where there isn't one.

[Winehole23]

policing bumper stickers

When the First Amendment meets a law enforcement officer’s ability to be offended on the behalf of the general public, the First Amendment tends to lose.


The ability to be a proxy offendee affords officers the opportunity to literally police speech. They’re almost never in the right when they do this. But they almost always get away with it. That’s why a Texas sheriff felt comfortable charging a person sporting a “ TRUMP” window decal with disorderly conduct. That’s why a Tennessee cop issued a citation for a stick-figures-in-mid-coitus “Making my family” window decal.


And that’s why a Florida law enforcement officer pulled over and arrested a man for the “I EAT ASS” sticker on his window. According to Deputy Travis English’s arrest report, he noticed the sticker and assumed it violated the state’s obscenity law. He was, of course, wrong about this. But he called his supervisor for clarification and was assured (wrongly) that this sticker violated the law.


He offered to let the driver, Dillon Webb, be on his way if he removed the word “ASS” from the decal. Webb refused, (correctly) asserting his First Amendment right to publicize his non-driving activities. English’s report is full of dumb things (and, ironically, some incorrect English). Here’s what he had to say about the stop and the driver’s assertion of his Cons utional rights. (All errors in the original.)

While speaking with the occupants and informing Dillon of the reason for the traffic stop, Dillon became defensive about the sticker on his truck and stated: “Their just words.” I then asked Dillon how a parent of a small child would explain the meaning of the words “I EAT ASS”. Dillon then told me that would be up to the parent.


[…]
Dillion was then transported to the Columbia County Detention facility without incident where he was charged with Obscene writing on vehicles and resisting an Officer without violence.

One count of Obscene writing. And one count of Contempt of Cop, as expressed in the form of advocating for one’s own rights. Here’s what awaited Dillon following his arrest:

Among other things, Officer Dampier performed a thorough pat-down search of Webb and was present when Webb was required to strip naked and put on the clothes provided by the Jail.


CCSO Officers placed Webb in a cell while his mother worked with a bail bondsman to secure his release. Although the exact length of time Webb spent in the Jail is in dispute, suffice it to say Webb was incarcerated for more than an hour. Webb paid approximately $225.00 to retrieve his truck from the tow company, $250.00 to the bail bondsman, and a $15.00 Jail fee.

That’s from the decision [PDF] issued by a Florida federal court, which unfortunately allows these officers to exit the lawsuit early because it wasn’t clearly established that misreading a state statute to support a stop, search, arrest, vehicle seizure, temporary jailing (following another search), and the issuance of criminal charges was the wrong thing to do when confronted by an “I EAT ASS” decal. (via Volokh Conspiracy, h/t Andrew Fleischmann)


The court says qualified immunity applies because it’s not immediately clear an “I EAT ASS” decal is protected speech, at least not under Florida law. Even if the officers were incorrect in their reading of the law, they’re shielded from further litigation because they both subjectively believed the decal violated the law.

https://www.techdirt.com/2021/10/07/...-window-decal/

[Winehole23]

Since the court is unwilling to make any determination on the applicability of the law to the speech in question, the question remains open. And an open question is just more unsettled law — the sort of thing that allows officers to violate rights and avoid facing the consequences because the qualified immunity doctrine not only short-circuits civil rights lawsuits, it almost always preempts any legal discussion of the government’s alleged rights violations. Going forward, Florida law enforcement remain free to misread laws involving possibly-protected speech to punish people for words they subjectively find offensive.

[Winehole23]

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[boutons_deux]

er Carlson biography flat sales, maybe he can buy several 1000 to boost it

[boutons_deux]

A neuroscientist warns:

We're watching the largest and most dangerous 'cult' in American history

Rather than being seen as passive victims to an irresistible force, psychiatrist Robert Lifton argues that

there is “voluntary self-surrender” in one’s entrance into a cult.

Further, the decision to give up control as part of the cult process may actually be part of the reason why people join.

Research and experience tell us that

those who are “cult vulnerable” may have a sense of confusion or separation from society

or seek the same sort of highly controlled environment that was part of their childhood.

It has also been suggested that

those who are at risk for cult membership feel an enormous lack of control in the face of uncertainty (i.e., economic, occupational, academic, social, familial) and

will gravitate more towards a cult as their distress increases.

I would argue that many of

these factors are at play when we see the ongoing support of Trumpism and MAGA “theology.”
Psychologist Leon Festinger described the phenomenon of cognitive dissonance in which

there is a disconnect between one’s feelings, beliefs, and convictions and their observable actions.

This dissonance is distressing and, in order to relieve the anxiety, people may become more invested in the cult or belief system that goes against who they are individually.

As such,

cult members become more “dug-in” and

will cling to thoughts and beliefs that contradict available evidence.

In other words, they are no longer able to find a middle ground or compromise.

https://www.rawstory.com/raw-investi...cientist-warns

listen to Boebert, Gosar, Greene, etc, or to interviews with bamboozled suckers at Trash rallies.

Bannon said "Flood the zone with ", which fills the weak-minded minds with political and religious .

One idiot said Trash was extremely honest, and was "one of us"

Trash will be imprison.

70M who voted for Trash's 2nd 4 years of garbage in 2020 will remain. They are the problem, not Trash

[Thread]

A neuroscientist warns:

We're watching the largest and most dangerous 'cult' in American history

Rather than being seen as passive victims to an irresistible force, psychiatrist Robert Lifton argues that

there is “voluntary self-surrender” in one’s entrance into a cult.

Further, the decision to give up control as part of the cult process may actually be part of the reason why people join.

Research and experience tell us that

those who are “cult vulnerable” may have a sense of confusion or separation from society

or seek the same sort of highly controlled environment that was part of their childhood.

It has also been suggested that

those who are at risk for cult membership feel an enormous lack of control in the face of uncertainty (i.e., economic, occupational, academic, social, familial) and

will gravitate more towards a cult as their distress increases.

I would argue that many of

these factors are at play when we see the ongoing support of Trumpism and MAGA “theology.”
Psychologist Leon Festinger described the phenomenon of cognitive dissonance in which

there is a disconnect between one’s feelings, beliefs, and convictions and their observable actions.

This dissonance is distressing and, in order to relieve the anxiety, people may become more invested in the cult or belief system that goes against who they are individually.

As such,

cult members become more “dug-in” and

will cling to thoughts and beliefs that contradict available evidence.

In other words, they are no longer able to find a middle ground or compromise.

https://www.rawstory.com/raw-investi...cientist-warns

listen to Boebert, Gosar, Greene, etc, or to interviews with bamboozled suckers at Trash rallies.

Bannon said "Flood the zone with ", which fills the weak-minded minds with political and religious .

One idiot said Trash was extremely honest, and was "one of us"

Trash will be imprison.

70M who voted for Trash's 2nd 4 years of garbage in 2020 will remain. They are the problem, not Trash

You'll never get over him making President, bouts. You'll rest when you're laid to rest and no amount of indictments, conviction(s), jailings, imprisonments, will quell your rage until you've drawn your final breath. It is a phenomenon for sure and absolutely astounding. It's human, yes, and absolutely pure American. It metastasized immediately, the spread was damn near instantaneous coast-coast.

A regular person (money withstanding) making President like that. And him rubbing it into your faces without even really trying to. Me? I'd be out there with a bugle and speaker system and bullhorn. Him? He knows that you know that he knows that you know it and that's enough for him. It's downright killer.

1 of only 44 others across 4 centuries. I God's. Bless his great heart.

[clambake]

A neuroscientist warns:

We're watching the largest and most dangerous 'cult' in American history

Rather than being seen as passive victims to an irresistible force, psychiatrist Robert Lifton argues that

there is “voluntary self-surrender” in one’s entrance into a cult.

Further, the decision to give up control as part of the cult process may actually be part of the reason why people join.

Research and experience tell us that

those who are “cult vulnerable” may have a sense of confusion or separation from society

or seek the same sort of highly controlled environment that was part of their childhood.

It has also been suggested that

those who are at risk for cult membership feel an enormous lack of control in the face of uncertainty (i.e., economic, occupational, academic, social, familial) and

will gravitate more towards a cult as their distress increases.

I would argue that many of

these factors are at play when we see the ongoing support of Trumpism and MAGA “theology.”
Psychologist Leon Festinger described the phenomenon of cognitive dissonance in which

there is a disconnect between one’s feelings, beliefs, and convictions and their observable actions.

This dissonance is distressing and, in order to relieve the anxiety, people may become more invested in the cult or belief system that goes against who they are individually.

As such,

cult members become more “dug-in” and

will cling to thoughts and beliefs that contradict available evidence.

In other words, they are no longer able to find a middle ground or compromise.

https://www.rawstory.com/raw-investi...cientist-warns

listen to Boebert, Gosar, Greene, etc, or to interviews with bamboozled suckers at Trash rallies.

Bannon said "Flood the zone with ", which fills the weak-minded minds with political and religious .

One idiot said Trash was extremely honest, and was "one of us"

Trash will be imprison.

70M who voted for Trash's 2nd 4 years of garbage in 2020 will remain. They are the problem, not Trash

Holy , that is spot on.

[boutons_deux]

$Bs of dark money-is-speech to corrupt the political and judicial classes is "protected speech", but " Trump" bumper sticker is a violation

America is ed and un able

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Holy , that is spot on.

You'll never get over him making President, clammy. You'll rest when you're laid to rest and no amount of indictments, conviction(s), jailing, imprisonments, will quell your rage until you've drawn your final breath. It is a phenomenon for sure and absolutely astounding. It's human, yes, and absolutely pure American. It metastasized immediately, the spread was damn near instantaneous coast-coast.

A regular person (money withstanding) making President like that. And him rubbing it into your faces without even really trying to. Me? I'd be out there with a bugle and speaker system and bullhorn. Him? He knows that you know that he knows that you know it and that's enough for him. It's downright killer.

1 of only 44 others across 4 centuries. I God's.

Bless his great heart.

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$Bs of dark money-is-speech to the political and judicial classes is "protected speech", but " Trump" bumper sticker is a violation

America is ed and un able

Well, (they) did let you threaten his life at least 3 times by Madonna, Depp and Snoop + Milley, that 4 times. Nothing happened to them cept Madonna got older, Depp lost a load of money thru divorce, Snoop got older and General Milley threatened the life of the President of the United States. That'll look real good on his tombstone.

[Blake]

Because as part of the moral panic against transgenderism, they can keep Steve from deciding to go by Stephanie. Nicknames just get scooped up in the net.

Explain American test scores.

Is it the curriculum or American IQ is low. You choose.

Rofl this goal post move attempt is hilarious

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Rofl this is goal post move attempt is hilarious

You can't [Explain American test scores], Blake. It is a tragedy that will impact this country for many decades and is only going to get worse...rapidly, as more people flee the public school system leaving strictly the dregs. The gov't will not say "uncle" but instead will MAINTAIN strict silence as is now the policy and will print&pump more cash into the putrid system.

It's gonna be a sight to behold, kids. And it is coming.

[clambake]

A neuroscientist warns:

We're watching the largest and most dangerous 'cult' in American history

Rather than being seen as passive victims to an irresistible force, psychiatrist Robert Lifton argues that

there is “voluntary self-surrender” in one’s entrance into a cult.

Further, the decision to give up control as part of the cult process may actually be part of the reason why people join.

Research and experience tell us that

those who are “cult vulnerable” may have a sense of confusion or separation from society

or seek the same sort of highly controlled environment that was part of their childhood.

It has also been suggested that

those who are at risk for cult membership feel an enormous lack of control in the face of uncertainty (i.e., economic, occupational, academic, social, familial) and

will gravitate more towards a cult as their distress increases.

I would argue that many of

these factors are at play when we see the ongoing support of Trumpism and MAGA “theology.”
Psychologist Leon Festinger described the phenomenon of cognitive dissonance in which

there is a disconnect between one’s feelings, beliefs, and convictions and their observable actions.

This dissonance is distressing and, in order to relieve the anxiety, people may become more invested in the cult or belief system that goes against who they are individually.

As such,

cult members become more “dug-in” and

will cling to thoughts and beliefs that contradict available evidence.

In other words, they are no longer able to find a middle ground or compromise.

https://www.rawstory.com/raw-investi...cientist-warns

listen to Boebert, Gosar, Greene, etc, or to interviews with bamboozled suckers at Trash rallies.

Bannon said "Flood the zone with ", which fills the weak-minded minds with political and religious .

One idiot said Trash was extremely honest, and was "one of us"

Trash will be imprison.

70M who voted for Trash's 2nd 4 years of garbage in 2020 will remain. They are the problem, not Trash

Boo nailed that .

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Boo nailed that .

You'll never get over him making President, clammy. You'll rest when you're laid to rest and no amount of indictments, conviction(s), jailing, imprisonments, will quell your rage until you've drawn your final breath. It is a phenomenon for sure and absolutely astounding. It's human, yes, and absolutely pure American. It metastasized immediately, the spread was damn near instantaneous coast-coast.

A regular person (money withstanding) making President like that. And him rubbing it into your faces without even really trying to. Me? I'd be out there with a bugle and speaker system and bullhorn. Him? He knows that you know that he knows that you know it and that's enough for him. It's downright killer.

1 of only 44 others across 4 centuries. I God's.

Bless his great heart.

[ChumpDumper]

Hugh can basically get clicks asking any right wing candidate this question.

https://twitter.com/therecount/statu...37595169959941

[Ef-man]

Another conspiracy ! Another Q?

Vivek Ramaswamy wants to know how many 'federal agents' were on the planes that hit the Twin Towers: 'I want the truth about 9/11'

In an interview with the Atlantic, the GOP presidential candidate spontaneously turned to the subject during an exchange about whether Americans know the "truth about what really happened" during the January 6 assault on the Capitol.

"I don't know, but we can handle it," said Ramaswamy. "Whatever it is, we can handle it. Government agents. How many government agents were in the field? Right?"

He then pivoted to September 11, 2001, when terrorists hijacked four jetliners and crashed them into the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and a field near Shanksville, Pennsylvania — killing close to 3,000 people.

"I think it is legitimate to say how many police, how many federal agents, were on the planes that hit the Twin Towers," he said. "Maybe the answer is zero. It probably is zero for all I know, right?"

https://www.businessinsider.com/rama...es-twin-towers

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Another conspiracy ! Another Q?

Vivek Ramaswamy wants to know how many 'federal agents' were on the planes that hit the Twin Towers: 'I want the truth about 9/11'

In an interview with the Atlantic, the GOP presidential candidate spontaneously turned to the subject during an exchange about whether Americans know the "truth about what really happened" during the January 6 assault on the Capitol.

"I don't know, but we can handle it," said Ramaswamy. "Whatever it is, we can handle it. Government agents. How many government agents were in the field? Right?"

He then pivoted to September 11, 2001, when terrorists hijacked four jetliners and crashed them into the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and a field near Shanksville, Pennsylvania — killing close to 3,000 people.

"I think it is legitimate to say how many police, how many federal agents, were on the planes that hit the Twin Towers," he said. "Maybe the answer is zero. It probably is zero for all I know, right?"

https://www.businessinsider.com/rama...es-twin-towers