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Who are the MAGA Republicans?

I'm not asking for a statement of purpose or binding philosophy. But it probably helps to define it.

I am looking for names. I want a list. Doing a search doesn't help. Some of them are obvious, of course, but when Ms. Karine Jean-Pierre was asked she "demurred" according to one article I read.

Do we need to define a MAGA in order to identify a MAGA? If so, how loose or firm do the criteria have to be for someone to qualify as MAGA? What's the threshold?

Are they all Republicans? Maybe some are Libertarians disguised as Republicans. Are some "closet" MAGA or "convenient" MAGA, when it suits them? Or "once a MAGA" but now claim to be reformed?

Most of all, who do you think we can decorate with the MAGA albatross?

I have some ideas but I'd like to know what my colleagues here at the Democratic Underground think.

Of course, any and all ideas are welcome.

Thanks.

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Posted by littlemissmartypants | Sun Oct 1, 2023, 02:33 AM (6 replies)

Maxwell Frost Gives Witness the Vapors With Scathing Takedown Of 'Fake Impeachment' Hearing

Frost uses his questioning time to highlight the timeline, specifically how McCarthy went from saying a vote was needed for impeachment to changing his mind about that in under 2 weeks

He also says "Mr Turley is stopping here on the way to his next Fox News hit" 🔥

https://twitter.com/atrupar/status/1707449745604546930

Maxwell Frost Gives Witness the Vapors With Scathing Takedown Of ‘Fake Impeachment’ Hearing

Story by Michael Luciano

Rep. Maxwell Frost (D-FL) unloaded on the impeachment inquiry ...snip...so much so, that one witness appeared aghast at the lawmaker’s scathing remarks.

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Republicans on the committee called three witness to testify: Fox News contributor and George Washington University Law Professor Jonathan Turley; Former Deputy Assistant Attorney General Eileen O’Connor; and Bruce Dubinsky, a forensic account. Notably, none of these witnesses were fact witnesses, but rather experts in their respective fields. Nevertheless, the GOP’s witnesses – especially Turley – seemed skeptical about the evidence presented so far.

“This fake impeachment is based on desperate political calculation, not any evidence,” Frost declared. “And Mr. Chairman, you say this hearing is to establish the basis for this fake sham impeachment hearing, but these witnesses are not giving us any basis or giving us any evidence.”

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“These witnesses are not giving any answers,” Frost continued. “They’re just asking more questions. We have one witness who has a lot of questions – Ms. O’Connor –, Dubinsky – one witness who knows something about accounting but has no real involvement in what’s going on –, and Mr. Turley’s stopping here on his way to his next Fox News hit.”

As he spoke O’Connor could be seen on camera with her jaw agape, as if to be in disbelief at Frost’s dismissive remarks.

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HAHA 😂 the reaction

https://twitter.com/Acyn/status/1707450519801798726

https://twitter.com/MaxwellFrostFL

Original Article on Mediate
https://www.mediaite.com/politics/maxwell-frost-gives-witness-the-vapors-with-scathing-takedown-of-fake-impeachment-hearing/

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Posted by littlemissmartypants | Thu Sep 28, 2023, 11:16 PM (9 replies)

Got it.

I wonder if there are any specific, justifiable maybe even medical reasons he could have for his wardrobe choices.

I mean like difficulty in finding clothes he likes in his size or something physical like an inability to tolerate certain fabrics. I know there are some physical conditions that cause discomfort when wearing certain fabrics or restrict certain areas of the body.

ADHD, PTSD, being on the spectrum, sensory overload and fabric allergies are all examples of conditions that can influence and even require unconventional wardrobe choices.

It makes me sad for humanity that so much emphasis is put on appearances when we are defining each other. There are so many ways that only seeing the superficial can be deceptive.

Some people aren't fortunate enough to afford to dress well and others have never been taught how to do it.

Some believe that they can put on a tie and a suit and act like an ass because they wear better clothes.

If we only find value in a person based primarily on what they are wearing we may be missing what's really important.

For example, are they kind, what's in their hearts? Are they more inclined to be compassionate and egalitarian? Are they just shallow and dressing only to create an air of privilege? Are they putting on airs while simultaneously hoping to make others appear inferior? Are they "dressing down" to make others feel at ease?

If we can't look past appearances we may be deceived and we also may miss out on making a friend or even meeting the person of our dreams.

Posted by littlemissmartypants | Tue Sep 12, 2023, 04:10 PM (0 replies)

Here's the poster in case anyone wants to join. Click the link for poster.

https://ewscripps.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/9b96968/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1280x720+0+0/resize/2560x1440!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fewscripps-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F67%2Fa8%2F39f11941471dbcda92fb8a2b3286%2Fposter-image-2023-09-08t162340-285.jpg

Posted by littlemissmartypants | Sat Sep 9, 2023, 01:45 AM (0 replies)

Warrior, Aurora

Warrior
AURORA

I fall asleep in my own tears
I cry for the world, for everyone
And I build a boat to float in
I'm floating away

I can't recall the last time
I opened my eyes to see the world as beautiful
And I built a cage to hide in
I'm hiding, I'm trying to battle the night

Let love conquer your mind
Warrior, warrior
Just reach out for the light
Warrior, warrior
I am a warrior-ior-ior-ior
Warrior, warrior
I am a warrior-ior-ior-ior
Warrior, warrior of love

I stand behind the wall
Of people and thoughts, mind controlling
And I hold a sword to guide me
I'm fighting my way

I can't recall the last time
I opened my eyes to see the world as beautiful
And I built a cage to hide in
I'm hiding, I'm trying to battle the night, ah-ah-ah

Let love conquer your mind
Warrior, warrior
Just reach out for the light
Warrior, warrior
I am a warrior-ior-ior-ior
Warrior, warrior
I am a warrior-ior-ior-ior
Warrior, warrior of love

Underneath darkened skies
There's a light kept alive

Let love conquer your mind
Warrior, warrior
Just reach out for the light
Warrior, warrior
I am a warrior-ior-ior-ior
Warrior, warrior
I am a warrior-ior-ior-ior
Warrior, warrior of love

Warrior of love
Warrior of love

Written by: Michelle Leonard, Nicolas Rebscher, Alexander Knolle, Aurora Aksnes, Magnus Aaserud Skylstad, Odd Martin Skalnes, Janis Liphardt

Album: All My Demons Greeting Me as a Friend (Deluxe)

Released: 2014

Lyrics provided by Musixmatch

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Posted by littlemissmartypants | Tue Sep 5, 2023, 12:07 AM (1 replies)

Tom McGuane and Jimmy Buffett Recall the Wild Literary Scene of 1970s Key West in Telluride Film

Tom McGuane and Jimmy Buffett Recall the Wild Literary Scene of 1970s Key West in Telluride Film ‘All That Is Sacred’ — See the Trailer (EXCLUSIVE)

By Chris Willman

Aug 31, 2023 3:54pm PT

https://variety.com/2023/music/news/jimmy-buffett-tom-mcguane-key-west-film-all-that-is-sacred-trailer-tellluride-1235710145/

Did the Algonquin round table somehow spiritually relocate itself in the early 1970s to Key West, Florida? The idea that the small, remote island city was a hotbed for one of the last great counterculture arts scenes — particularly for prose writers, but also with some music mixed in — is the focus of a new short film about the Key West scene of 50 years ago, “All That Is Sacred.” The 34-minute movie, which stars the famous novelist Tom McGuane and writer-musician Jimmy Buffett, has its premiere at the Telluride Film Festival this weekend.

Variety has an exclusive premiere for a trailer for the film, which does not yet have distribution; check it out below. We also talked with McGuane and director Scott Ballew about how the subject of the film came into focus, harking back to a loose collective of wild but serious writers in Key West that also included men of letters like Jim Harrison, Richard Brautigan and Russell Chatham.

Doing it as a half-hour-plus short rather than a feature “seemed like the right length based on the path we took in making it about the friendship. I mean, each one of these guys could, should and probably will have at least a 90-minute film on their own individual journeys.”

“I hadn’t understood how powerful it was going be,” says McGuane. “We’ve shown it to a lot of people — we’ve just shown it to Tom and Meredith Brokaw — and I mean, everybody that sees it seems to burst into tears. It’s just a strong little movie and I think Scott did a great job of it.”

Snip...much more here:
https://variety.com/2023/music/news/jimmy-buffett-tom-mcguane-key-west-film-all-that-is-sacred-trailer-tellluride-1235710145/

Released just one day before he died. What a legacy.
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Posted by littlemissmartypants | Sat Sep 2, 2023, 04:58 PM (3 replies)

The 14 most important ways to prepare for a hurricane

The 14 most important ways to prepare for a hurricane

https://www.insider.com/how-to-prepare-for-a-hurricane

Lloyd Lee and Erin Snodgrass
Updated Aug 18, 2023, 5:14 PM EDT

Hurricane Hilary strengthened to a Category 4 storm on Friday as it moves toward the Southwest. The National Hurricane Center has issued a tropical storm watch for areas of Southern California.

It's expected to weaken before hitting California, though officials warned of major rainfall and winds. Still, the National Hurricane Center is urging residents in the region to prepare for major rainfall, high winds, and possible flooding through the weekend and into next week.

Here are 14 important ways to prepare for a hurricane and helpful links for resources and further guidance.

Establish an emergency plan with your family.
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Prepare an emergency kit ahead of time.
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You may need to treat your water if you are waiting a long time for the storm to end.
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Don't evacuate unless officials recommend or require it.
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Find out where your local evacuation shelter is located.
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If you have pets, create a list of pet-friendly shelters and hotels.
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Prepare your home for heavy rainfall.
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Clear your yard before the storm hits.
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Do not put tape on your windows.
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Prepare your car in case you need to evacuate.
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Do not attempt to drive through floodwater.
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Take steps to insulate your clothing if you are in wet or cold conditions.
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Put a quarter in a cup of frozen water in your freezer.
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Clean your home quickly after a storm ends to prevent mold growth.

An explanation of each of the fourteen ways to prepare can be found at the link.

https://www.insider.com/how-to-prepare-for-a-hurricane

Posted by littlemissmartypants | Sat Aug 19, 2023, 05:29 AM (1 replies)

Coeur crois, Polo & Pan with English translation

Official Video

Cœur Croisé
Polo & Pan
Written by: Alexandre David Jean Grynszpan, Paul Lionel Musgrave Armand Delille

Album: Caravelle
Released: 2017
Lyrics provided by Musixmatch

Je me baladais, j'étais perdu
Quand je t'ai croisée belle inconnue
D'un simple regard j'ai deviné
Le parfum fragile d'un coeur brisé
Si seulement je t'avais dit "Salut"
Il me semble qu'on se serait plus
Mais cupidon n'a pas décoché
Et j'ai continué à marcher

N'aie pas peur et rejoins moi sans détour
Je t'attends depuis longtemps toi l'amour
Un mot de toi et tu seras pour toujours
Mon roi, mon guide à moi, la lumière de mes jours

Un peu comme un air de déjà vu
De situation déjà vécue
La sensation d'un chassé-croisé
Sur une autoroute en plein été
Je regrette le temps révolu
D'un amour naissant sur l'avenue
Mais voilà notre idylle effacée
Comme nos idoles sur papier glacé

N'aie pas peur et rejoins moi sans détour
Je t'attends depuis longtemps toi l'amour
Un mot de toi et tu seras pour toujours
Mon roi, mon guide à moi, la lumière de mes jours

Cross Heart
Polo & Pan
I was wandering around, I was lost
When I met you beautiful stranger
From a simple look I guessed
The fragile scent of a broken heart
If only I had said "Hi" to you
It seems to me that we would be more
But cupid didn't let go
And I kept on walking

Don't be afraid and join me without detour
I've been waiting for you for a long time, my love
One word from you and you will be forever
My king, my own guide, the light of my days

Kind of like deja vu
Of a situation already experienced
The feeling of a crossover
On a highway in the middle of summer
I regret the bygone days
Of a budding love on the avenue
But here is our idyll erased
Like our glossy idols

Don't be afraid and join me without detour
I've been waiting for you for a long time, my love
One word from you and you will be forever
My king, my own guide, the light of my days

I hope you enjoy this catchy tune as much as I do. J'taime.

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Posted by littlemissmartypants | Tue Aug 1, 2023, 02:36 AM (0 replies)

Ahhh, the ever present boogeyman giving idiots a mysterious scapegoat since the beginning of time.

Because Gawd knows there has to be someone else beside themselves to blame for their white-hot incompetence and laziness.

Just another ingredient in the FUD cocktail that keeps them drunk with anger and anxiety. Pure balderdash!

Weak-mindedness should be one of the seven deadly sins.

10 definite signs of a weak-minded person
by Paul Brian
2 years ago
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1) Blaming others for your problems
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2) Seeking frequent external validation
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3) Being overly trusting
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4) Embracing a victim mentality
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5) Reveling in self-pity
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6) Lacking resilience
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7) Obsessing and over-analyzing
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8) Being consumed by envy
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9) Refusing to forgive and move on
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And finally,
10) Focusing on what you can’t control.

In depth discussion at the link...
https://ideapod.com/signs-of-a-weak-minded-person/

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Posted by littlemissmartypants | Mon Jul 31, 2023, 09:06 AM (1 replies)

No Man's Woman, Sinead O'Connor

No Man's Woman
Sinéad O'Connor

I don't wanna be no man's woman
It don't make me happy this mantrolling
Thing that you got for me so I become
No man's woman

I don't wanna be no man's woman
I've other work I want to get done
I haven't traveled this far to become
No man's woman
No man's woman

'Cause I'm tired of it
And I'm not scared of it
That I'll never trust again
'Cause a man could fake you
Take your soul and make you
Miserable in so much pain

My friends think I'm alone but I've got secrets
I don't tell everything about the love I get
I got a lovin man but he's a spirit

He never does me harm never treats me bad
He never takes away all the love he has
And I forgive him a million times

I'm never tired of it
And I'm not scared of it
'Cause it doesn't cause me pain
Like a man could fake you
Take your soul and make you
Never be yourself again

I never wanna be no man's woman
I only wanna be my own woman
I haven't traveled this far to become
No man's woman
No man's woman

No man's woman

Written by: Anne Preven, Scott Cutler, Sinead O'conner

Album: Faith and Courage

Released: 2000

Lyrics provided by Musixmatch

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Posted by littlemissmartypants | Thu Jul 27, 2023, 05:00 AM (3 replies)

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