There are a million ways to die, and no one here gets out alive. Dying while standing for the right thing is far better than most endings. I’m not seeking it, and I’m no martyr, but I’ve made peace with that possible outcome.
How about
”The only King we need is MLK
Orange despot, go away.”
I like it because it rightfully elevates a black man above Trump.
I’ve decided my earlier idea of alluding to Anwar Sadat’s parade outcome doesn’t need to be on a sign in this powder keg moment.
”I’ve come to wish you an unhappy birthday” is a lock for the other side.
Because we’re rats continually opting for the dopamine hit of anger and resentment instead of doing the tougher work.
Because moneyed interests draw strength when we’re divided and not advocating for the 99%, so their effective propaganda networks foment discord.
Because Bob Stoops.
Hakeem was my favorite as a kid. I once mailed a letter inviting him to spend Christmas with my family. Years later I realized he probably wasn’t into the whole Christian holiday tradition. Who knew being Muslim was a thing?
Signed,
ignorant Suburban White Boy
Americans are shitty people.
If I am fortunate enough to escape, I’ll enjoy watching its destruction from afar.
statement one: sure. Plenty of good individuals, but the prevailing winds are toxic and quite possibly irredeemable.
statement two: see statement one.
The question is what Joe Biden knew and when he knew it. Kidding
We may be talking about different but related things. I am suggesting Joe Biden thought his duty was to beat Trump at all costs, not whether it was actually the ideal strategy for achieving that end. He can be both noble and wrong.
E Acho is a conspicuously obnoxious, unlikable character. I get it, that’s his thing, not unlike Stephen A Smith. I just wish we’d lost this recruiting battle.
I am at that same place in this moment. Hopefully the future will gift us with time for reflection, and not obliteration. I could see it going either way.