They are not leaders. They are not even Republicans. They are cynical sycophants, and more aptly described as members of cults are known; as followers. The party is officially rebranded.
Author: Mr. W
Time for Biden to announce a WPA-style, blue ribbon commission to review/retire/replace monuments.
Trump is probably right. Most voters do not want to see statues torn down by mobs, and some statues should probably be spared. How can Joe Biden take the high road, seize permanent control of this national debate, and leave Trump in the dust defending indefensible historical figures? Easy! He must announce plans for a “Making History” initiative (feel free to borrow the title) to help local communities develop referendums on existing statues, and where enough interest existed to retire them, to work with civic leaders to help find and fund worthy replacements that reflect local history and pride.
“Making History” could be an exciting new model that unites historians, artists, activists, and average citizens in a soul-searching public discussion about who we are, and who we aspire to be, as communities comprising this proud nation. A federal fund would be established to subsidize the replacement of any selected monuments, and a new museum could even house retired statues that can still serve a vital purpose educating the public with proper historical context.
At its top ranks, “Making History” should be helmed by luminary American historians and artists who will headline a 50-state tour to launch the effort, and end the rollout by personally managing the review/retire/replace process for the federal city of Washington, DC (unless it gains statehood by then). As WPA projects once shone hope against hardship by loosing America’s inimitable creative spirit, art can once again heal our national pain and light the way forward. Thank you, President Biden!
“Defund the Police” is a colossal messaging fail. It is a positive idea, give it a positive name!
Something like “Smarter Streets” or “Safer Streets”, or “Community Safety Initiative (CSI)”. Feel free to suggest better names in the comments. Focus groups to follow.
It’s not “Antifa” anymore. The term is “Anti-fascist”.
Setting aside that antifa is not really a thing, it sounds like a new drug advertised on TV. If Trump counts “antifa” as a sworn enemy, remind everyone that makes him a fascist.
If wearing a mask is a political issue for you, you are the virus.
‘Nuff said.
Calling all web heads: “Trump” or “Kushner” need a taste of “santorum”.
Google Rick Santorum’s name and you’ll get it (hat tip to Dan Savage BTW). Time for someone to sear some unforgettable search results into our minds for two families who could not be more deserving of the dishonor.
Trump supporters must hereby be referred to as his “white nationalist base”.
They are predominately white, and Trump proudly calls himself a nationalist, so the term is entirely accurate. The same way branding Dems socialists scares voters away from them, no self-respecting American wants to be counted among white nationalists. Trump is literally labeling Dems as radical leftists Antifa terror squads, so this is a far more reasonable characterization. “White supremacist base” is also not a stretch.
Trump staffers and GOP leaders must hereby be referred to as his “Hair and Makeup”.
Trump only cares about appearances, and the only job all his bootlickers have is to make him look good. Here’s the lipstick, there’s the pig. Get to work! Sad.
Trump is a gimp for dictators.
He has never met a dictator he didn’t idolize or fall in love with (literally), and he kowtows before them. Let’s face it, anyone who gets so ga-ga over strongmen is painfully weak and insecure, and easily duped.
You know who acts like they have something to hide? People with something to hide.
From tax returns, to testimony, to suing whistleblowers, this president is the least transparent president in modern history. What the heck is he hiding?