The evidence is in. Thanks to Rex, our conclusion is confirmed and verified. (It's not like they haven't confirmed this since Reagan attacked unions and put corporate shills in regulatory positions. But even Ronnie was too liberal for today's far Right Government Of Putin.)
Having
it both ways is how the far Right mentality adapts to their universe of “alternative
facts”. It is their own "Doctrine of Flexible Reality".
Rex
kindly gave us this example:
“Dave,
can you please tell me why Democrats voted for better enforcement and wall
construction in the past but refuse to do so now that Trump is president? What
has changed, other than who sits in the oval office?”
Yes,
what has changed?
His “facts”:
”The
bottom line is that Pelosi and Schumer have been in congress over a combined
fifty years. During that time, what have they ever done regarding the border?
Nothing.”
This
tactic of reality evasion really makes it impossible to engage in reasoned
discussion and debate. Compromise and cooperation are out of the question when they jump around
like little MAGA popcorn kernels in hot Trump oil. This is by design, of course. They want to “own the libs”, not engage in fair dialogue with mutual acceptance of reality, facts and evidence. That would be intolerable for those who wish to rule
by a radical far Right minority’s over-represented influence.
As they lie about
us wanting to be like Venezuela, it is not a just and free representative democratic republic they want in the US.
It is way more like Putin’s authoritarian plutocratic Russia.
The
question I have is this. How can they demand respect from anybody when all they
do is blatantly lie, as they insult our intelligence, viciously attack journalism, demean our institutions, demonize educators, and deny science?
Where is their conscience?
Where is their “religion” when it comes to the Eighth Commandment?
It
all goes out the window in service to their far Right ideology. They are transformed into the embodiment of the right wing authoritarian personalities outlined in John Dean's book, "Conservatives Without Conscience".
It
is a cult. They oppose the founders' humane and revolutionary ideal of consent of the governed. They are at war with our Constitution's civilizing mandate for taxes, regulation of commerce, and provision for the general welfare. Their ideology is dangerous to the environment, our air, our water, the planet, life, liberty, equality, democratic representation, and prosperity for most Americans.
Trump, the Republican Party, FOX(R) and their elite club are all good with that.
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Dave, I'm glad you are back and okay. [at least physically. :) ]
Thanks, Rex.
All blogging and no play makes Dave a dull boy.
Yes, my mind is still happily reflecting on some great vacation memories and experiences.
Of course, like the rest of my thoughts and perceptions, those memories and experiences are grounded in reality. No insulting lies. No American idiots. No FOX(R), No puppets of Putin. Just a lot of fun and fascinating times.
I met people in poorer countries who can be happier and more conscious of the world than most Americans. Especially the stupid, white nationalist, evil Americans who call them shithole countries.
I even met some intelligent, well-informed, and talented people who said America was great BEFORE Trump. Imagine that.
And believe it or not, their faith encourages refreshing and radical concepts like peace, love and understanding of others.
How un-American, amirite?
"Compromise and cooperation are out of the question when they jump around like little MAGA popcorn kernels in hot Trump oil." ~~ Dave Dubya
LOL Priceless!
The perfect complement to the B-rated theater we've endured since January 2017.
It's a comedy...no, a tragedy. Even Shakespeare couldn't have conceived of this.
"They want to 'own the libs', not engage in fair dialogue with mutual acceptance of reality, facts and evidence." ~~ Dave Dubya
There can't be common ground when rightwingers insist on citing alternate facts created in an alternate universe.
"It is a cult." ~~ Dave Dubya
No question.
"They are at war with our Constitution's civilizing mandate for taxes, regulation of commerce, and provision for the general welfare." ~~ Dave Dubya
Let's not forget to include democracy.
"Their ideology is dangerous to the environment, our air, our water, the planet, life, liberty, equality, democratic representation, and prosperity for most Americans." ~~ Dave Dubya
There! You got it! I spoke too soon. Your words "democratic representation" cover it all.
"Conclusion Confirmed"
Your post's title.
"Collusion Confirmed"
Roger Stone's indictment and arrest this morning.
One step closer...
JG,
"Russia if you're listening..."
Collusion by criminal conspiracy has been evident from the Trump Tower meeting alone.
Investigations are closing around their criminal conspiracy with Russia and their criminal cover-up, as well as their equally obvious obstruction of justice.
Putin's Puppet Don the Con will not have his image carved in Mt. Rushmore after all.
Trump Tower Moscow, courtesy of Uncle Vlad, will be all that remains for Junior, Ivanka and Jared when the get out of prison.
Oh goody, its the JG and Dave show
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Pelosi and Schulmer’s “Nothing” amounts to over $40 billion in the first two years of Trump!
JTF,
We are delighted that you are entertained! Not that it would require you to actually read the post, or offer evidence-based rebuttal, or a even a thoughtful idea. We know your cult cannot tolerate any of these rational adult tasks or even communicate ideas. We all know Trump Cult derangement syndrome is mentally crippling.
Even after I offered a simple template for rebuttal, no con-servative has risen to the level of competence to apply it. We also understand why this is impossible for you.
Here it is again:
“Dave, I have to say you are wrong in stating (_____) and claiming (_______). These facts (_____) and (____) suggest you are mistaken.”
Feel free to practice with this template. Of course, the difficult part is reading and comprehending what I wrote in the first place.
Thank you for believing you are "owning the libs". THAT is extremely entertaining.
Jerry,
"Nothing" and $40 billion are the same thing in Con-world. Anything can mean anything. Or nothing can mean anything. Truly post-truth Con-servative Orwellian doublethink.
Just for Just the Facts and our con-servative readers. Or would that be an oxymoron?
Oxford: "Post-Truth. Relating to or denoting circumstances in which objective facts are less influential in shaping public opinion than appeals to emotion and personal belief."
Wiki: "Post-truth politics (also called post-factual politics and post-reality politics) is a political culture in which debate is framed largely by appeals to emotion disconnected from the details of policy, and by the repeated assertion of talking points to which factual rebuttals are ignored."
"[Vern, e]ven after I offered a simple template for rebuttal, no con-servative has risen to the level of competence to apply it. We also understand why this is impossible for you." ~~ Dave Dubya
Dave, your attempt is futile and can't possibly be successful. Simpletons are not capable of following instruction, including filling in the blanks.
Even some form of "true or false" could never be applied when one's mindset is shrouded in alternative facts and reaffirmed though the echo chamber of Fox News and agitators such as Rush Limbaugh.
JG,
They can't fill in the blanks because they have been indoctrinated to BE the blanks, that Trump and FOX(R) fill. Their post-truth ideological beliefs, aka alternative facts, are selected for them by their cult leaders.
We may as well ask them to gather facts and think for themselves. Won't happen. They are indoctrinated to distrust journalists, educators and scientists.
Their cult leaders know just what feeds their fear, anger, hate and self-righteous arrogance.
"Libtards hate America and want us to be another Venezuela!" It just FEELS so good for them to BELIEVE that C.R.A.P. In their propaganda-addled mentality this is "owning the libs".
It's far easier and comforting for them to regurgitate Trump, FOX(R), Breitbart, Coulter and Limbaugh. It is the essence of corporatist and white nationalist identity politics.
After WWII the underlying question was always how did the German people allow such evil to germinate and take over their minds and souls, and spawn such dehumanizing atrocities in a once-proud Christian nation.
The answer to that enduring question is being answered, right now, by the followers of Trump.
Thank you for providing an example for us to follow. (Especially of what tolerance and thoughtful debate looks like to leftists.)
JG,
My new post explains how they did it.
Rex,
Thank you for showing us how to have it both ways. ;-)
Once again I offer you the template for thoughtful debate:
“Dave, I have to say you are wrong in stating (_____) and claiming (_______). These facts (_____) and (____) suggest you are mistaken.”
Oh... I think I get it. That's not the example you want to follow. You can't do it because a leftist commie presented it, amirite?
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