James Carville has repeatedly excoriated his party for its actions. Retiring Democrat Jim Cooper of Tennessee has warned his party that it runs the risk of becoming "extinct" in rural America.
They have been warned by voices inside their house. If Democrats continue to instead pay attention to "The Squad" and the rest of the academic radical Marxists who currently are the gatekeepers of what it means to be a Democrat, then they deserve the abject humiliation they seem ready to receive in November - that is, of course, if the Republicans don't screw this up as they have screwed other such situations in the past.
So, the Democrats want to hang themselves? Fine; Let's just give them the rope and directions to the nearest tall tree, This is one time when we should NOT be our brother's keeper.
Dem strategy is easily summed up by Harry Reid when he lied about Romney-paid-no-taxes, "Worked, didn't it?" with a smirk on his face. Utilitarians employing populist rhetoric (and gas-lighting, I might add) for end-justifies-means outcome.
Lies get around the world twice while truth is just getting its pants on...
This "lying" should not come as a surprise to anyone!! The Democrat Party is a magnet for the corrupt!! Lying or being advised to lie is the hallmark of Democrat politics! I honestly do not understand how any voter with any intelligence or experience in this country can not know this!! If you believe in abortion, open borders, fiscal irresponsibility, federally controlled education including critical race theory and common core, mask or vaccine mandates, defunding the police, gun control, and anything associated with Joe Biden, Nancy Pelosi, Chuck Schumer or AOC, then you are integrally anti-American and likely think like Hillary that cheating and lying to win elections is OK. For Democrats, the end justifies the means. These people are morally vacant reprobates and creators of the "woke" injustices that are hurting this country!!
Stephanie, the problem is, if the media did it’s job, the lies would be found out, the liars would be mocked and they’d know to close their mouths. As it stands now, the liars know they’ll be backed 24/7 in their lies. So, I guess, the media has redefined what their job is. Apparently it’s not telling the truth no matter who it hurts, but rather pushing their socialist agenda. So we need a new media. One reason I subscribe to Erick’s blog.
I call it "the Great American Leftmedia" for a reason. The establishment media in this country has sadly become the Democrat Party's Ministry of Propaganda - or maybe its version of Orwell's "Ministry of Truth".
Read through these comments. As said in earlier comments this is generally a well informed bunch. Somewhat preaching to the choir. I read and listen to Erick, read Jeff Childer’s ‘Coffee and Covid’, subscribe to Daily Wire, and watch selected shows on Fox, particularly Tucker Carlson. And I read and appreciate well-reasoned work by those on the left, when they let their neurons work freely. So, I hope that truth will get out despite the legacy media’s attempts to curtail it. And I do largely fault the obsequious, sheep-like, leftist media for our current situation. Treating Biden with coddling like a toddler just starting to walk as they previously had nailed Trump to wall at every opportunity is so blatantly obvious that it’s hard for me to understand how ivy league educated journalists don’t see the dichotomy and are seemingly not embarrassed by it. Still on my non-ending quest to understand why journalists are almost always on the left and why they are comfortable with ignoring obvious facts. Lying to them appears to be no problem and I can’t understand why that is.
I thought a piece from a long time Democratic pollster (who first identified Reagan Democrats) had an interesting way to view past elections and what message actually reasonates with todays voters.
He argues AGAINST culture wars in favor of a brand of populist economic nationalism.
Tim, I believe Erick's messages on, "Polling doesn't look good for the Democrats" has further motivated guys like Stanley Greenberg to help the (D) party stage a 4th quarter comeback the likes of which would make the Falcons Super Bowl collapse look "normal." The article you linked above will end up being the playbook for democrats in 2022, and unfortunately I'm concerned it may serve them well. The dumb masses of voters do have short memories.
I agree that Greenberg is trying to move the Democratic message. I also took his analysis as a good explanation of the rise of Trump and his increasing vote share in black and Hispanic votes.
The lesson I took was there is a place for a GOP winning message centered around working class issues that aren’t culture war.
Lower drug prices, protection from China for critical industries, restoring jobs, even higher minimum wage are all widely popular.
It cuts against the established message of the GOP, but the votes are there for the right candidate.
I say the party should seize those issues as much or more the CRT. Because the people are angry about the disparity in the system and will follow the leaders that share that anger.
The problem is that Democrats have been lying based on polling forever.....and they still continue to win. The Dems are always united on messaging at election time. Even the "Squad" members become loyal. Their narrative scripts are repeated word for word on the MSM. Liberals are very emotional and vocal. They get in your face, intimidate, bully. Hard core blue states will never flip. Even with all of the violent crime, high taxes, infringements on liberty/freedoms that states like California endure....they will always vote Dem. It has almost gotten to the point that I can't feel sympathy for victims in cities like NY, LA, and SF because they never learn and continue to vote for the status quo. The recall failure of Newsome is just one example. So, while it is nice to see these polling numbers, I know that the tides can change quickly. Until November has passed and the Republicans are victorious....I will remain cautious...and curb any optimism.
Jeff, well written, but also almost obvious to the well informed. How do we encourage the far left to consider what they see taking place and to then care what it means for the future?
Thanks, Bill. I appreciate the constructive criticism. I agree that what I wrote is already obvious to the well informed, so maybe it’s not appropriate for this group. I’m trying to get people to see the light, so to speak. As for your question, it’s my opinion that leftists want a socialist America. That’s the future they envision. I don’t think they can be dissuaded.
Thanks Jeff. I actually didn't think I was offering criticism at all, but as I read it again I see that side as well. You're kind to offer your appreciation. Maybe Erick's audience members are too well informed. I worry about our country and I believe we need a revival. I am concerned Erick's "optimism" for republicans or "pessimism" for democrats will be a disservice to non-registered voters. God Bless the USA.
"...and you're almost all on record...." I wish that mattered. They were almost all on record that they agreed with Colin Powell on Saddam Hussein's possession of WMD, but that didn't prevent them from excoriating GW when WMDs weren't found. And the electorate bought it hook, line, sinker, and boat.
How are they going to talk about their efforts to keep the border "safe", when they have consistently refused to make any efforts at all? Warnock's latest ad is so blatantly dishonest as to be laughable...how can he talk about his "faith" and vote for legislation that criminalizes people of faith for adhering to Biblical precepts?
James Carville has repeatedly excoriated his party for its actions. Retiring Democrat Jim Cooper of Tennessee has warned his party that it runs the risk of becoming "extinct" in rural America.
They have been warned by voices inside their house. If Democrats continue to instead pay attention to "The Squad" and the rest of the academic radical Marxists who currently are the gatekeepers of what it means to be a Democrat, then they deserve the abject humiliation they seem ready to receive in November - that is, of course, if the Republicans don't screw this up as they have screwed other such situations in the past.
So, the Democrats want to hang themselves? Fine; Let's just give them the rope and directions to the nearest tall tree, This is one time when we should NOT be our brother's keeper.
Polling is all that matters to liberals...
Dem strategy is easily summed up by Harry Reid when he lied about Romney-paid-no-taxes, "Worked, didn't it?" with a smirk on his face. Utilitarians employing populist rhetoric (and gas-lighting, I might add) for end-justifies-means outcome.
Lies get around the world twice while truth is just getting its pants on...
This "lying" should not come as a surprise to anyone!! The Democrat Party is a magnet for the corrupt!! Lying or being advised to lie is the hallmark of Democrat politics! I honestly do not understand how any voter with any intelligence or experience in this country can not know this!! If you believe in abortion, open borders, fiscal irresponsibility, federally controlled education including critical race theory and common core, mask or vaccine mandates, defunding the police, gun control, and anything associated with Joe Biden, Nancy Pelosi, Chuck Schumer or AOC, then you are integrally anti-American and likely think like Hillary that cheating and lying to win elections is OK. For Democrats, the end justifies the means. These people are morally vacant reprobates and creators of the "woke" injustices that are hurting this country!!
The Democrats have had a lot of practice at lying but maybe
they won't be abe to remember the lies they have told before and get caught by people who do remember.
Stephanie, the problem is, if the media did it’s job, the lies would be found out, the liars would be mocked and they’d know to close their mouths. As it stands now, the liars know they’ll be backed 24/7 in their lies. So, I guess, the media has redefined what their job is. Apparently it’s not telling the truth no matter who it hurts, but rather pushing their socialist agenda. So we need a new media. One reason I subscribe to Erick’s blog.
Another good term is the one Mark Levin uses: The "Praetorian Guard Media".
I call it "the Great American Leftmedia" for a reason. The establishment media in this country has sadly become the Democrat Party's Ministry of Propaganda - or maybe its version of Orwell's "Ministry of Truth".
Read through these comments. As said in earlier comments this is generally a well informed bunch. Somewhat preaching to the choir. I read and listen to Erick, read Jeff Childer’s ‘Coffee and Covid’, subscribe to Daily Wire, and watch selected shows on Fox, particularly Tucker Carlson. And I read and appreciate well-reasoned work by those on the left, when they let their neurons work freely. So, I hope that truth will get out despite the legacy media’s attempts to curtail it. And I do largely fault the obsequious, sheep-like, leftist media for our current situation. Treating Biden with coddling like a toddler just starting to walk as they previously had nailed Trump to wall at every opportunity is so blatantly obvious that it’s hard for me to understand how ivy league educated journalists don’t see the dichotomy and are seemingly not embarrassed by it. Still on my non-ending quest to understand why journalists are almost always on the left and why they are comfortable with ignoring obvious facts. Lying to them appears to be no problem and I can’t understand why that is.
I’m with you, Bill.
Liberals, progressives, can't be honest and win. That is across the board, international, and throughout history.
Being a liberal true believer is a mental disorder. Following these fools is willful ignorance.
Attributed to Vladimir Lenin...
Give me a child for the first 5 years of his life and he will be mine forever.
I thought a piece from a long time Democratic pollster (who first identified Reagan Democrats) had an interesting way to view past elections and what message actually reasonates with todays voters.
He argues AGAINST culture wars in favor of a brand of populist economic nationalism.
https://prospect.org/politics/democrats-speak-to-working-class-discontent/
Tim, I believe Erick's messages on, "Polling doesn't look good for the Democrats" has further motivated guys like Stanley Greenberg to help the (D) party stage a 4th quarter comeback the likes of which would make the Falcons Super Bowl collapse look "normal." The article you linked above will end up being the playbook for democrats in 2022, and unfortunately I'm concerned it may serve them well. The dumb masses of voters do have short memories.
I agree that Greenberg is trying to move the Democratic message. I also took his analysis as a good explanation of the rise of Trump and his increasing vote share in black and Hispanic votes.
The lesson I took was there is a place for a GOP winning message centered around working class issues that aren’t culture war.
Lower drug prices, protection from China for critical industries, restoring jobs, even higher minimum wage are all widely popular.
It cuts against the established message of the GOP, but the votes are there for the right candidate.
I say the party should seize those issues as much or more the CRT. Because the people are angry about the disparity in the system and will follow the leaders that share that anger.
I WANT CONSERVATIVES TO WIN EVERY POLITICAL CONTEST POSSIBLE!
We are at war with Eastasia. We've always been at war with Eastasia.
The problem is that Democrats have been lying based on polling forever.....and they still continue to win. The Dems are always united on messaging at election time. Even the "Squad" members become loyal. Their narrative scripts are repeated word for word on the MSM. Liberals are very emotional and vocal. They get in your face, intimidate, bully. Hard core blue states will never flip. Even with all of the violent crime, high taxes, infringements on liberty/freedoms that states like California endure....they will always vote Dem. It has almost gotten to the point that I can't feel sympathy for victims in cities like NY, LA, and SF because they never learn and continue to vote for the status quo. The recall failure of Newsome is just one example. So, while it is nice to see these polling numbers, I know that the tides can change quickly. Until November has passed and the Republicans are victorious....I will remain cautious...and curb any optimism.
And the leftist media will pivot in lockstep with the Dems. Lying Leftist Media:
https://jeffcuttler.substack.com/p/the-lying-leftist-media?utm_source=url
Jeff, well written, but also almost obvious to the well informed. How do we encourage the far left to consider what they see taking place and to then care what it means for the future?
Thanks, Bill. I appreciate the constructive criticism. I agree that what I wrote is already obvious to the well informed, so maybe it’s not appropriate for this group. I’m trying to get people to see the light, so to speak. As for your question, it’s my opinion that leftists want a socialist America. That’s the future they envision. I don’t think they can be dissuaded.
Thanks Jeff. I actually didn't think I was offering criticism at all, but as I read it again I see that side as well. You're kind to offer your appreciation. Maybe Erick's audience members are too well informed. I worry about our country and I believe we need a revival. I am concerned Erick's "optimism" for republicans or "pessimism" for democrats will be a disservice to non-registered voters. God Bless the USA.
"...and you're almost all on record...." I wish that mattered. They were almost all on record that they agreed with Colin Powell on Saddam Hussein's possession of WMD, but that didn't prevent them from excoriating GW when WMDs weren't found. And the electorate bought it hook, line, sinker, and boat.
How are they going to talk about their efforts to keep the border "safe", when they have consistently refused to make any efforts at all? Warnock's latest ad is so blatantly dishonest as to be laughable...how can he talk about his "faith" and vote for legislation that criminalizes people of faith for adhering to Biblical precepts?
They are perfectly comfortable with lying about anything.