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15 Sunday Sep 2024

Posted by Michael Bersin in meta, Uncategorized

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Holden, MAGA, meta, missouri, street fair

Last night I rode on the Johnson County Democratic Party entry in the Holden, Missouri Street Fair parade. I have a passing familiarity over the years with the town a shortish drive from the county seat on 58 Highway. During the 2008 Obama campaign I walked the town door-to-door for a literature drop.

“Holden, Missouri is a small town in western Johnson County with a static population of a little over 2000 people…” The 2000 Census reported a population of 2,210. The 2010 Census reported a population of 2,252. That’s the definition of static.

By observation Holden doesn’t appear to be a wealthy town, but neither does it appear to be destitute in comparison to others. There’s a modernish high school and middle school complex on the south side of town. The four acre site of the 1928 school in town, buildings still standing, though boarded up (with some broken windows), has apparently been sold for development or salvage or both.

Generally, homes in Holden are nicely-kept, some, like all communities, showing more personal prosperity than others.

Which brings us to the question. Why Donald Trump (r)?

A veteran, by his cap, exhibited his sustained displeasure to Democrats:

I wanted to ask, would you pose for a photo with a grin and a thumb up at a gravestone at national military cemetery? Or vote for someone who did?

As the Johnson County Democratic Party entry proceeded along the parade route we were greeted with blank stares from a significant number, as if those observers were looking through us, enthusiastic MAGA adherents perfectly happy to show us their hats or their opinions, friendly waves from neighbors waving back to folks on the parade entry, just to be neighborly, applause and cheers from Democratic supporters happy to see us there, and one shout of “Baby killers!”

Welcome to out-state Missouri.

These are images similar to those in the previous post about yesterday’s Holden Street Fair parade – with a wider field of view for the most part.

There is not a monolithic view of the world in Holden, Missouri. On the parade route, downtown:

There is no monolithic view of the world anywhere in America.

A vendor, along the parade route, also downtown:

A question. What is the significance of the “Q” on the tee-shirt? “I don’t always ride through Lawrence, Kansas, but when I do it smells like smoke.” Celebrating murder and terrorism appears to be a thing.

Another nicely-kept house:

The lawn statue on the lower right appears to be a soldier carrying a comrade. Again, I wanted to ask, would you pose for a photo with a grin and a thumb up at a gravestone at national military cemetery? Or vote for someone who did?

If you believe?:

If not the first two, then what?

Previously:

Street Fair Parade – Holden, Missouri – September 14, 2024 (September 14, 2024)

Street Fair Parade – Holden, Missouri – September 14, 2024

14 Saturday Sep 2024

Posted by Michael Bersin in Uncategorized

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Holden, MAGA, missouri, parade, street fair

Holden, Missouri is a small town in western Johnson County with a static population of a little over 2000 people. This weekend the community hosts its Fall Street Fair. This evening the Street Fair parade started at the high school on the south end of town and proceeded north through a residential area to downtown.

Holden, Missouri has been commonly labeled as a typical MAGA sympathetic small town over the past few election cycles. However, while going door-to-door in 2008 we noted a surprising number of Obama yard signs. It’s been a while.

The county Democratic Party participated in the parade for two reasons. 1) To let local Democrats in town know that they’re not alone. 2) To let the MAGA world know that some of their friends and neighbors are Democrats. This appears to harsh the mellow of the MAGA crowd.

The Democratic Party entry in the parade:

The Democratic Party flatbed trailer, with a number of riders, was at the tail end of the parade.

Along the parade route, just north of the high school.

Eric Stevens, the Democratic Party candidate in the 54th Legislative District, worked the parade route.

Eric Stevens (D).

MAGA, and proud of it:

We did get a few enthusiastic cheers and applause from some along the route.

Before the trailer reached downtown a supporter shouted to us from a yard, “You’re all brave.” Think about that for a second. This in 21st Century America.

Erics Stevens (D) – downtown:

There are freethinkers everywhere:

“Vote Like Your Daughters’ And Granddaughters’ Rights Depend On It”

Downtown vendor, normalizing treason:

The only Confederate flag that ever mattered was a white rag on a stick.

In yards on the way back to the high school:

“Jesus, Bible, America”

There appears to be fewer Trump yard signs this cycle.

Never assume:

A veteran for Kamala Harris (D).

Only one person along the parade route yelled “Baby killers!” at us as we passed.

Donnie Bone Spurs at Arlington

04 Wednesday Sep 2024

Posted by penroseonpolitics in Uncategorized

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Arlington National Cemetery, Cartoons of Donald Trump, Donald Trump, MAGA, Suckers and Losers

Trump’s Necktie

27 Saturday Jul 2024

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2024 Presidential Race, Donald Trump, J.D. Vance, January 6th, MAGA

Performative salutation

05 Friday Jul 2024

Posted by Michael Bersin in Eric Schmitt, social media, US Senate

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Eric Schmitt, Fascist pig, MAGA, missouri, right wingnut, social media, sycophant, U.S. Senate

Eric Schmitt (r) [2022 file photo].

Yesterday, from Eric Schmitt (r):

Senator Eric Schmitt
[July 4, 2024] ·
We’re blessed every day to live in the greatest country in the world.
I hope everyone has a safe and happy 4th of July!

Some of the responses:

I agree with this statement, but the propaganda you have spread to convince people, as trump did, that it has become a third world country, and that democracy is dying, our economy is in the toilet, our courts, justice system and voting system are corrupt and illegal immigrants are poisoning our blood says differently. None of that describes the greatest country in the world. so which is the deliberate lie?

There’s all that.

Bad combover. Check. Too long red tie. Check. Orange spray tan. Check. Tiny hands. Check. Cluelessness. Check…

Senator Eric Schmitt, while we live in a great country, what exactly makes you think we are the greatest country in the world? Looking at different statistics it could easily be argued we are not the greatest country in the world. We don’t lead the world in healthcare. Our educational system is dismal. We have more incarcerated people than any other country. We aren’t the happiest country in the world.

And you are hell bent to make it a dictatorship again.

Resign hack

I am encouraging all my members of Congress to make it a habit of reading, and contemplating, your oath of office. Then with that starter, plan your day to work for the People of Missouri, and our wonderful nation.

A person can dream.

I don’t believe a word you have to say you back the criminal 45 [….]

“Make America Great Again” – in Russian.

Heh.

03 Wednesday Jul 2024

Posted by Michael Bersin in Uncategorized

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Donald Trump, Grifter, grifting, MAGA, social media

Today:

Jack E. Smith @7Veritas4

Good morning.

Take a walk in your neighborhood today.

Touch some grass.

Grab a coffee with a friend.

All the things Steve Bannon can’t.

7:52 AM · Jul 3, 2024

There’s all that.

Campaign Finance: And that explains the cap?

28 Tuesday May 2024

Posted by Michael Bersin in campaign finance

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abortion, anti-choice, campaign finance, David Wasinger, Lieutenant Governor, MAGA, missouri, Missouri Ethics Commission

“…Dave Wasinger is the only America First conservative running for Lieutenant Governor of Missouri….”

“…small town conservative values of Christian faith in God, respect for law enforcement, honor for our veterans, protecting the unborn, love of family, and the value of hard work…”

From the campaign site:

Bad combover. Check. Too long red tie. Check. Orange spray tan. Check. Tiny hands. Check. Cluelessness. Check. Arraignment. Check.

Sure.

Today at the Missouri Ethics Commission:

C242714 05/28/2024 Wasinger FOR MISSOURI David Wasinger 1401 S Brentwood Blvd Ste 875 St Louis MO 63144 Wasinger Daming LC Attorney 5/28/2024 $1,500,000.00

[emphasis added]

Grassroots?

A million here, a million there and pretty soon you’re talking about some serious money.

Sometimes deprogramming works, sometimes it doesn’t

23 Thursday May 2024

Posted by Michael Bersin in social media

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cult, Donald Trump, endorsement, Grifter, MAGA, Nikki Haley, right wingnut, social media

Yesterday:

Nikki Haley
[May 22, 2024]
I was asked today at Hudson Institute whether I would vote for Donald Trump or Joe Biden, here’s my answer:
[….]

She’s voting for Donald Trump (r).

It’s a cult.

Some of the responses:

Very disappointed to hear this. I was so glad when you finally took a stand against him, and now you are back on board with all the other sellouts that are bowing down to him. Our country deserves better, and you know it!

[….] yes, she was singing a different tune on the campaign trail…the folks who believed her message in February and voted for her were duped into believing she was sincere in her vision for this country. Haley only has vision for herself. I request a refund on the shirt I purchased with your name on it, Nikki.

Unfortunate that you made this decision, when you could have been a force for good, and for protecting our democracy. All the people who voted for you, thinking you were a legitimate alternative to the craziness — you have betrayed them.

So disappointing. I had such high hopes for you. You’ve definitely let us down. I can never again support someone (you) who can blindly support the worst person in the world to be the US president (tRump). I pray God steps in and protects, so that tRump can never again be in any position of power, much less the US President.

I truly hope your children grow up to be just like Trump . May your grandchildren grow up like him.
You truly have no self respect. Stormy Daniel’s has better morals than you do.

Very disappointed in you. I thought at least here was a republican that I could have faith in. A woman with strong convictions and would not sell out.

The fact that you would vote for Trump is so disappointing. We all had higher expectations for you. Instead, you just look like any other political grifter. If only someone would have some spine to stand up against this madness. But, apparently, you are not it.

Nikki I cannot believe you caved. I’m so disappointed. As a life long Republican who backed you, I will never ever EVER support Trump. There are things bigger than politics. Like the difference between right and wrong. Ugh. Can I get my money back?

Your supporters will remember what you said about him, who he is, and what he represents. You gave them hope that you were someone who represented their values and stood up for what is right separate and away from his toxicity. You didn’t do yourself any favor by endorsing him with your future vote and they will remember that in the future.

Reading the news and they are reporting you will be voting for Trump. To say this is a slap in the face to your supporters, especially after you told us all the reasons why we shouldn’t vote for him, is an understatement. Shame on you!

To label you as a hypocrite is an understatement. Will never vote for you again

I thought you had the guts to stand against such an unfit person. All respect lost!

Very disappointed to hear this. What happened to all the things that Nikki said about it is better for the country to have some policy differences with someone in the White House, than to have a lunatic? What happened to country over party?

What a sad calculated cynical move. A serial con man who actively courts white supremacists, is morally/ethically bankrupt. Not smart but mean as hell. I hope you like what you see in the mirror in a year—better yet, what you see in a decade or so.

After what you said about him, which was true? I had faith in you, as an Independent, I thought I would vote for you. Felt bad when you had to suspend your campaign. Now I’m glad, because you’ve proved who you aren’t.

Character counts if you want to be president of the USA. At least, it should.

Here I thought you may be one of the few remaining republicans with a moral compass and a backbone. Oh well
“He’s unfit for office” – Nikki Haley

Voted for you. You certainly did not describe Trump. Won’t vote for you again.

Well, I thought you had a some integrity, but I see I was mistaken.

Sold your Soul. This country deserves better.

You are the personification of hypocrisy and self-interest. You have shown that your words mean absolutely nothing if you are willing to vote for a man who you called “diminished” and “unhinged”, a man who encouraged his “followers” to attempt an insurgency. Your willingness to vote for a man who you even said has no respect for the members of our military, shows that you love a potential political future more than you love and respect your husband, a national guardsman. How can you even look at him tonight? You have shown that you never were, are not now, and never will be a servant leader. Those two words, “servant” and “leader” are not part of your DNA. Thank goodness you have shown us all what a weak and cowardly person you truly are before any of us supported you further. The only good thing your announcement did today was make me admire and appreciate Liz Cheney even more.

So stupid. Disappointed beyond belief. Are you even thinking about America….

There is nothing Nikki Haley could say or do now that would EVER restore her credibility or integrity with me. This is exactly what Americans are sick and tired of. Politicians with no backbone, moral compass or principles.

This should put the last nail in the coffin
They do not care about us. They do not care about Democracy, freedom or human rights. Republicans only care about power, greed and themselves.

I am disgusted with your announcement! Sure help turn the USA into a dictatorship not to mention not being able to stick to your values but vote for an orange monster. I definitely regret wasting my vote on you in the Republican primary. And I am so mad at myself for believing in you.

So disappointed. Sold your soul indeed. The hypocrisy will follow you. Thought you were honest and had integrity. Guess I was wrong. Seems to be the story these days. And sell out to Trump.

There are over 3,000 more comments.

“Make America Great Again” – in Russian.

Donnie Bone Spurs at Arlington

17 Saturday Feb 2024

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2024 Presidential Race, Arlington National Cemetery, Cartoons of Donald Trump, Donald Trump, MAGA, Suckers and Losers, Trump Campaign

Trump’s Stocking Stuffer

21 Thursday Dec 2023

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2024 Republican Primary, capitol insurrection, Cartoons of Donald Trump, Donald Trump, MAGA, Orange Jesus, Republican Party, Trump Ketchup, Trump Lawsuits

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