We weren't going to be able to make it to D.C. today, but the Flaming Pablum family took part in the Women's March here in Manhattan. I can't say I've ever seen anything like it. In case you missed it, here's a brief taste. It's still happening, by the way. I get the feeling that this is just the beginning.
ADDENDUM: Listening to apologists on various news outlets spinning on the marches going on across the world, suggesting that it's "uncertain" or "unclear" or "ambiguous" about what these marches are all about. Lemme tell ya... from first hand experience, there is absolutely *NO MYSTERY* about what these marches are singularly about. As endearingly diverse a mix of individuals and sensibilities comprise them, there is a ROCK SOLID point of unity running throughout. It is a *RENUNCIATION* of Trump, his appointees and their threatened policies writ large. Pure and simple. And as sensory-engulfing as the NYC crowd was, I've never encountered a great sense of unity.
I also attended. I've never seen a larger or more diverse crowd.
For me seeing this actually eased some of the pain of the past few days.
Posted by: David George | January 21, 2017 at 07:48 PM
Power to the people! Wipe the smirk off the
Little Cheeto's face!!
Truck Fump!!
Posted by: Ava | January 22, 2017 at 12:21 AM
Ah, the tantrums of generation creampuff. Very entertaining!
Here's to 1,457 more days of AWESOME !
Posted by: Was Proxy | January 23, 2017 at 11:55 PM
I realize you're just being what the digital natives call "a troll," Mr. P, but I am genuinely curious -- do you really think things -- even at this very early stage of the proceedings -- are legitimately going well? Are you pleased with the actions of the office and its appointees? Do you not find certain things -- like, say, the "alternative facts" exchange or the newly mandated National Day of Patriotic Devotion -- a bit bizarre? Serious question.
Posted by: Alex in NYC | January 24, 2017 at 09:34 AM
Well Alex - unlike most liberals / dems re: Hillary - I am perfectly willing to admit Trump is not even close to the perfect vehicle for this. HOWEVER - he is exactly what was needed vis-a-vis a total reset - a total FUCK YOU - to American government, with its lack of transparancy, corruption and non-representation of THE PEOPLE. I'll go one step futher and say that the MSM, as a result of their corruption and collusion, has created a historic level of cognitive dissonance with those who drink their kool aid and live in their sphere - you mention yourself, your circle, etc. Take a step back and look at it from the viewpoint of the other half of the country. We reject the facism, the intolerance, the hubris, the self-righteous entitlement, the ease of offense to every imagined slight. To us, President Trump is Punk Rock! A blow against the establishment, just like many on the left sought with Bernie. There will be mistakes but anything was better than still more leftist nonsense after 8 long years of it. Serious answer for you there - like Trump himself, may not be perfect but hopefully conveys the concept.
Posted by: Was proxy | January 28, 2017 at 02:26 PM
Hey There, Mr. Proxy -- Now, while I don't agree with you at all, I am grateful for your detailed, thoughtful and serious input. That said --"lack of transparancy, corruption and non-representation of THE PEOPLE" .... you could easily be talking about Trump's first week in office right there. I've maintained from the beginning that I understand the need for a total reset, but Trump ain't it. My goto analogy was that putting Trump in the White House is like putting a lit firecracker in a broken toaster. Will it shake things up? Sure! Will it fix anything? Nope.
Anyway, we'll see where we're all headed in due course. Let's keep it goin'. Cheers, man. - Alex
Posted by: Alex in NYC | January 28, 2017 at 04:10 PM