MY hackles are just fine thank you, neither up nor down. And, "whether you believe it or not" was hardly necessary.
Anyone who is on a tirade and touts their own alleged intelligence by pointing to a high IQ is pretty much an entitled, narrow-minded, narcissistic and delusional deviant. I have an MD AND PhD and an IQ of 180. See what I did there?
I received the following email from the Girl Scouts (my daughter is a member, so I get these emails). I was really impressed with the reasonable language and explanation of their choices in the face of those demanding that they boycott the event. If only our representatives could have such a measured response:
Dear Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts Members and Families:
We have been receiving calls, emails and social media posts from our members in response to the news that Girl Scouts (along with Boy Scouts) will participate in the 2017 Presidential Inaugural Parade on Friday. I am reaching out to you to provide some background.
Girl Scouts is a non-partisan, non-profit organization that by law cannot take positions on political candidates or parties--and we take this very seriously. We encourage and celebrate the diversity of our membership. That said, we do understand that many of our local members are upset by Girl Scouts' participation in Friday's activities.
There's a place for every girl and every viewpoint in our Movement. Each council has the opportunity to make decisions based on interests and beliefs of its local membership. Our Girl Scout sisters at Nation's Capital (in Washington, D.C.) had such an opportunity in September 2016, when more than 1,500 girls applied to be part of the Presidential Inaugural Parade. Imagine the excitement the 75 selected girls felt at being chosen to participate. We heard from our colleagues at Nation's Capital, and understand what a unique and exciting opportunity this is for their girls. They were explicit that their participation is an act of civic engagement and would have happened whichever party had won the presidency. In fact, it is a tradition dating back over 100 years.
On Saturday, women and girls, including Girl Scouts, from across the country will participate in the Women's March in Washington, D.C., and a similar event in Boston. Both this activity and the parade allow girls to participate in these historic moments in a way that supports their interests, as they are choosing individually to participate.
The fact that we have different views is one of the hallmarks of our great nation and the democratic process. The recent election and upcoming inaugural activities have highlighted these differences in a way that perhaps no other election or event during our lifetime has.
We believe that Girl Scouts must stay positive, remain hopeful, and support the peaceful transition of power in our nation's highest elected office.
My response was to offer facts that disprove the accusations of others who believe that anyone who does not think as they do must be 'shallow' or too stupid to 'understand the bigger issues'.
"Anyone who is on a tirade and touts their own alleged intelligence by pointing to a high IQ is pretty much an entitled, narrow-minded, narcissistic and delusional deviant. I have an MD AND PhD and an IQ of 180. See what I did there?"
Yes, I sure did. You made a ass of yourself by offering no meaningful dialogue and, instead, went right to accusations and name calling. Well done, sir.
When Obama took office
Democrats in the house 257
Democrats in the Senate 57
Democratic Governors 28
Democratics in Statehouses 4,082
Party identification 36% D 33% I 30% R
As Trump Takes Office (8 years later)
Democrats in the house 194
Democrats in the Senate 46
Democratic Governors 16
Democratics in Statehouses 3,135
Party identification 25% D 44% I 30% R
The losses are staggering and are a direct result of the way Obama governed. The country voted for Trump in spite of all of his shortcomings because more of the same was unthinkable to them. 11% of the democratic party unenrolled. The country became a sea of RED. The temper tantrums from the democrats staying home tomorrow are not going to help the deep slide the party is going through. The party almost nominated a socialist for president and now wants the socialist Sanders, Elizabeth Warren and Keith Ellison (Nation of Islam & Socialist) to lead the Party. Dem's, look in the mirror. You are all committing political suicide. Read Joe Kennedy's comments this week. Wake up before its too late. This country did not vote for Trump because its racist. It voted for Trump because the Obama Administration took the country in a direction that was unacceptable to them and they didn't want to double down for another 8 years.
I wonder what the two spinsters will be knitting tomorrow, a web of self importance or doilies? [:)s][:)s]
Clark and the other no-shows are from safe districts where there is no "loyal opposition". It does not require "a profile in courage." Despite a Republican governor and a large number of Trump supporters, the existence of a state or
local Republican party organization is not much more than a rumor. Exactly how Clark et al must like it.
If the Clinton's were humble enough to attend the Inauguration Ms. Clark should have respected her position and her constituents and attended today. I did not vote for Trump , but he is our President ! Will Katherine not attend anything now?
Will never get my vote again. She should of been like Warren and still gone for your city and state not for your feelings. I don't care how many went to Boston or Washington D.C. they are sore losers and a lot are bullies including Clark.
Rep. Clark is a hack now! She thinks that because she is in a liberal district that there will not be any push back for her stand - hey Clark - WRONG! I will work with others to defeat this unpatriotic, political hack! She has done little for our district but bring shame on us!
Thank God for Clark, a rep who is not afraid to stand up to this sicko. She nor any of our reps should be honoring a president who admits to indecent assault and battery against women. Thanks to all our reps who were brave enough to stand up against this bully.
Show me the charges. Stop lying.
To Rep Clark: Thank you for ignoring 40% of the electorate in Merose who didn't vote for you! You have really showed your "colors" by dishonoring our vote - you just showed your political bias and disdain for 40% of the Melrose voters - by not honoring the transfer of power and not attending the inauguration of President Trump.
Have you forgotten that you represent ALL of Melrose not 60% of us? We'll show you what we think of your lack of patriotism at your next re-election bid.
They are poor losers! Did anyone every hear that statement before? This is what you have. The mess the city of Boston had to clean up and the police for these poor losers. This should of happened in the summer not after the election stupid people.
Don't forget the Trumps and Clintons are friends and the daughter Chelsea is already coming to the defense of the 10 year old child that the media is bullying. Katherine Clark you need to get out of Washington for not representing your state.
If that was you or I that said what Madonna said we would be in jail and our house computers would of been searched up and down. This is ugly we want the movie stars, singers to keep making movies and songs. Please keep your views on politics to yourself.
When she first ran in Melrose against the man I wish I voted for the man now. What was his name?
The problem with Clark and other Dems like her is they represent the minority to the best of her ability. She is supposed to be a representative of all the constituents in her district, many of whom voted for Trump but instead she decides to be a champion to the few who marched in the ***** parade and she thrives on their cheering and approval of her decision. It's wrong.
And do you crazed Drumf supporters honestly think he is representing the MAJORITY of this country that did NOT vote for him???? You are total hypocrites in your shameless views.
Of course we understand the Constitution. No one disputes that he is the duly elected President. The point is that he does not represent the majority of those people who voted, regardless of where they live. Simply because you rudely care to classify people you do not agree with as "moonbats" does not make them any less the majority of citizens of this country, who expect to be represented and have their views at least be partially considered.
As a Democrat, my feeling is why not stop the animosity (both ways), give the guy a chance to do something constructive, and then go from there.
As always, ad hominem will get us nowhere.
Did anyone notice the white outfit on Prep. Clark at the President's Joint Congress address? This gal really knows how to join her other female congressional colleagues. It would be nice to see some independence from her - rather than always going with the "Crowd"! But this is Rep. Clark - always a "Yes" person, never a free thinker!
After all - you don't become Speaker of the House because of intelligence, knowledge, and non-partisanship - example - Nancy Polosi! Good luck, Rep. Clark - you are well on your way to being Speaker of the House!
Thank God we have someone representing us that is not afraid to speak their mind and go against the tide when they know when something is wrong. Keep it up rep Clark. This is why we voted you in. President Trumptikov and the republicans need to know that sexist, chauvinistic, and predatory behavior is is un-American and will not be tolerated by women and men in our country. The previous poster is part of the problem. Time to re-educate.
How is it that Trump, who received five draft deferments, (including one for "bad feet" which magically were cured when our troops left Vietnam) has been talking tough about going to war, and then shamelessly uses a war widow at the State of the Union to strengthen his position for a strong military, while simultaneously stripping the State Department's budget to help negotiate peace with other countries. Scary $hit we're seeing these days, more to come.
You got the Trump MO down pat - answer a question with another question. All the time Trump was complaining the election was rigged - turns out he was right!
I am still concerned that Kellyanne had her knees on the sofa. How dare she!
Dont argue with Trump supporters, its like talking to a senile wall with less intellect. He got elected because the elderly vote more consistently than the youth. Dont worry, if he doesn't get impeached he wont get a 2nd term. Thank god a good portion of the trumptards will be dead and buried and this brief stain theyve put on our flag will be washed away in no time.
Cant teach dumb old people how to think and act progressively, they'll always vote for the unintelligent, racist white man that makes them feel safe in their depends.
Voting Age should be 18-55. Mandatory drivers license retests should begin at 60. Take away the seniles ability to **** up our country please.
This is great how my stock has gone up since President Trump took office.
Yep the mindless uneducated liberal left. I only hold disdain for those who are mentally unfit to participate in the future our our great country. If you think a popular vote loss of 3mill votes is a good sign for the Republican parties future your in for a painful surprise. You represent the past, regression and defunctness, and thank god those who share your views are dying off significantly faster than the educated liberal left is being born. This is your last hoorah lol, you'll be viewed as bigots and racists in the history books like those who opposed segregation.
You should research demographics, your views are more closely aligned with the incestuous south, which I can only assume you spawn from? Thankfully we live in a state where simpleton minds like yours are a minority.
As for stock, yes because everything he does has an immediate effect and none of it resulted from Obamas actions xD god people are dumb. But no, give credit to the man who thought our GDP was below 0, has multiple bankruptcies under his belt and countless failed endeavors. Oh but he's some genius economic mind because his daddy gave him 200 million dollars in the 70s? As he dodged the draft...
People werent ready for a female president (as horrendous as she was she was the status quo) so we got stuck with a tv personality with no business acumen and only media source is twitter. The nations a joke, itll be fun to watch for 4 years as the republican party shows us comedy we havent seen since Bush, then we can get back on track.
If we find some way to keep the seniles alive then maybe he will make it past 4 but we will be the US of Russia.
Hey TrumpTard.....at least our current President has sat down with the major decision-makers in industry to try and get the economy running great again - Obama showed no interest in sitting down with these people - except for Hollywood types! He was a dud with a capital D!
Concerning a woman as President - if she didn't corrupt the system with her illegal email system, her constant lying, and her deceitful demeanor, she would be President - but the nation saw through her dishonesty - and the corrupt Democrats went along with her.
Hey Moonbat Get Ready For 8 Great Years...Time To Go Get A Job.You Liberrals Kill Me. A Bunch Of Adults With Diapers....You Lost Time To Move On.....Ha Ha Ha
that was good!also true.
Lol Mr USA I can picture you laying in your own filth waiting to be changed. "Get a job" typical Republicant rhetoric from a moron like yaself its not surprising. I've worked since 13 years old in contracting, I'm 25 now; you've probably never put in half the effort I have into a job because your generation had it nice and cushy. Do some research, current generations work twice as many jobs and twice as hard in order to pick up the slack that your waste of a generation left us. The way you type illustrates your mental state deteriorating, go call your nurse its changing time. Dont worry, us liberal idiots will take good care of the country once your lot dies off in the next 2 years xD Thank god the reign of baby boomers running our country into the dirt is coming to a pass. Sorry let me put that in a way you might understand. Hey Moron, If It Goes 8...You...Will...Probably...See...3...Learn...How....To...Communicate....Via....The...Internet. Heres a tip you half wit - less caps and less...Ha Ha Ha...you have months left...HAblahahahhabahaha HAH HAHAHAHAHAHAHHAAHA
Say goodbye to: Obamacare:HR370(Good riddance, wasnt a fan but Trump has no alternative to replace it with), hes trying to dissolve the EPA:HR861, unions are a threat so hes eliminating those as well:HR785, defunding planned parenthood because the way to prevent teen pregnancies is abstinance:HR354. Theyre setting up a paradise for the wealthy, wealth is going straight to the top and the middle class Obama SUCCESSFULLY BUILT will be destroyed by Agent Orange in no time. Do some research you idiot and come at me with some facts.
How stupid can you be? He met with leaders of industries because they are best buddies and hes consolidating wealth and power amongst his friends. You handed the corporate elites our country to do with as they please. Keep demonstrating your lack of basic understanding and comprehension. Obama brought our economy back from a recession, decreased unemployment and provided 26million Americans with healthcare. He also deported more illegal immigrants than any other president in the past. He was intelligent and effective despite republicans trying to derail any progress he attempted to make. He doesnt come off as a bumbling retard which is always good but I'm sure your not able to understand why thats an issue either. Some people want us to bend over for Putin, but thats not my ideal scenario. Some people like that were the laughing stock of the world, again I'm sure your weak mind is with them but I prefer the USA be looked at with respect and even fear.
Again with "The nation saw....blah blah blah" the nation saw a corrupt businessman and 3 million more people(thankfully) voted for the non special ed choice. Your parties dead like you will be soon, enjoy your last few months of victory, republicants will die off with your generation of fools that brought our nation to the worst points of all time. I've done the research :) youll be dying off in the next 1-4 years at CRAZY AWESOME rates haha. Rooting for it!
TrumpTrad is so laughable...his party has lost the congress and the Presidency as well as most governorship's and most state legislatures and he calls the Republican failures and losers! And of course the last thing the Democrats have lost are their MINDS - just look at foolish Shumer and idiot Pelosi - and these are their leaders?
Since I probably WILL be dead in 4 years, I won't bother to respond.[:)]
I'm sorry to report that Geezer has passed away, apparently of acute insultitis.