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		<title>By: Michale</title>
		<link>http://www.chrisweigant.com/2025/03/28/friday-talking-points-cultural-revolution-in-progress/#comment-217945</link>
		<dc:creator>Michale</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 31 Mar 2025 21:28:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Well, isn&#039;t THIS fascinating..

Democrats are pushing their domestic terrorist arm to &quot;take down&quot; Tesla and &quot;take out Elon Musk&quot;...

And THEN these same Democrats are buying up millions of shares in Tesla stock at greatly reduced prices..  Greatly reduced due to the domestic terrorist attacks against Tesla..

Then these SAME Democrats are selling the stock when Tesla stock bounces back and making a huge profit...


Here are the facts from BUSSINESS INSIDER..

The recent actions of Democrats in Congress regarding Tesla and Elon Musk reveal a disturbing hypocrisy that cannot be overlooked. While they publicly vilify Musk, labeling him as corrupt and even a &quot;Nazi,&quot; many of these same politicians are simultaneously investing in his company, Tesla, as its stock prices plummet. This blatant contradiction not only undermines their credibility but also raises serious ethical questions about their motives.

In recent weeks, the situation surrounding Tesla has escalated dramatically. A Tesla dealership in Las Vegas was firebombed, and there have been numerous incidents of vandalism against Tesla vehicles across the country, including keying and even a violent attack where a man rammed a vehicle into multiple Teslas in Texarkana. Additionally, a website called &quot;DOGEQUEST&quot; has emerged, aimed at doxxing Tesla owners and seemingly encouraging violence against them. Despite these alarming developments, many Democrats have chosen to ignore the violence and instead focus their attacks on Musk, with figures like Rep. Occasional Cortex calling him &quot;sympathetic to Nazis&quot; and &quot;one of the most unintelligent billionaires I have ever met.&quot;

The hypocrisy is further highlighted by the actions of several Democratic representatives who have continued to invest in Tesla even as they publicly condemn Musk. Reps. Josh Gottheimer, Vicente Gonzalez, and Gil Cisneros, among others, have purchased Tesla shares since President Trump’s inauguration, despite their harsh rhetoric against Musk. For instance, Gottheimer has expressed concerns about Musk&#039;s access to sensitive data, calling it &quot;outright dangerous,&quot; yet he has also disclosed investments in Tesla stock worth up to $30,000. This pattern of behavior raises serious questions about their true intentions: are they genuinely concerned about the issues they claim to champion, or are they simply looking to profit from a company they publicly disparage?

Moreover, the timing of these investments is particularly suspect. As Tesla&#039;s stock faced a decline, some Democrats seized the opportunity to buy shares at a lower price, suggesting that their criticisms may be more about political posturing than genuine concern for their constituents or the safety of Tesla owners. Rep. Gonzalez, who previously expressed alarm over the actions of &quot;DOGE,&quot; purchased between $65,000 and $150,000 worth of Tesla stock during this tumultuous period. This behavior is not only hypocritical but also indicative of a broader trend within the Democratic Party, where political rhetoric is often divorced from action.

The brain dead Democrat Party&#039;s current stance on Tesla and Musk reflects a troubling reality: they seem more focused on attacking a political opponent than on addressing the violence and intimidation faced by Tesla owners and employees. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt aptly pointed out that the Democrats were once strong supporters of electric vehicles and Tesla until Musk&#039;s political alignment shifted. This shift in allegiance has led to a dangerous environment where domestic terrorism against Tesla and its supporters is overlooked, all in the name of political gain.

So.  Children... What have you learned???

The brain dead Democrats&#039; actions regarding Tesla and Elon Musk expose a profound hypocrisy that undermines their credibility. By vilifying Musk while simultaneously profiting from his company, they reveal a willingness to prioritize political posturing over genuine concern for safety and ethical governance. It is ESPECIALLY hypocritical because TESLA is the largest EV manufacturer in the world..  

So, OBVIOUSLY, brain dead Democrats no longer view the planet as in any danger from Global Warming because they are trying to DESTROY the largest EV manufacturer on the planet...

It is time for the Democratic Party to reassess its priorities and stand firmly against violence and intimidation, rather than using them as a tool for political power and monetary profit..

&lt;B&gt;SILENCE GIVES ASSENT.......&lt;/B&gt;</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Well, isn't THIS fascinating..</p>
<p>Democrats are pushing their domestic terrorist arm to "take down" Tesla and "take out Elon Musk"...</p>
<p>And THEN these same Democrats are buying up millions of shares in Tesla stock at greatly reduced prices..  Greatly reduced due to the domestic terrorist attacks against Tesla..</p>
<p>Then these SAME Democrats are selling the stock when Tesla stock bounces back and making a huge profit...</p>
<p>Here are the facts from BUSSINESS INSIDER..</p>
<p>The recent actions of Democrats in Congress regarding Tesla and Elon Musk reveal a disturbing hypocrisy that cannot be overlooked. While they publicly vilify Musk, labeling him as corrupt and even a "Nazi," many of these same politicians are simultaneously investing in his company, Tesla, as its stock prices plummet. This blatant contradiction not only undermines their credibility but also raises serious ethical questions about their motives.</p>
<p>In recent weeks, the situation surrounding Tesla has escalated dramatically. A Tesla dealership in Las Vegas was firebombed, and there have been numerous incidents of vandalism against Tesla vehicles across the country, including keying and even a violent attack where a man rammed a vehicle into multiple Teslas in Texarkana. Additionally, a website called "DOGEQUEST" has emerged, aimed at doxxing Tesla owners and seemingly encouraging violence against them. Despite these alarming developments, many Democrats have chosen to ignore the violence and instead focus their attacks on Musk, with figures like Rep. Occasional Cortex calling him "sympathetic to Nazis" and "one of the most unintelligent billionaires I have ever met."</p>
<p>The hypocrisy is further highlighted by the actions of several Democratic representatives who have continued to invest in Tesla even as they publicly condemn Musk. Reps. Josh Gottheimer, Vicente Gonzalez, and Gil Cisneros, among others, have purchased Tesla shares since President Trump’s inauguration, despite their harsh rhetoric against Musk. For instance, Gottheimer has expressed concerns about Musk's access to sensitive data, calling it "outright dangerous," yet he has also disclosed investments in Tesla stock worth up to $30,000. This pattern of behavior raises serious questions about their true intentions: are they genuinely concerned about the issues they claim to champion, or are they simply looking to profit from a company they publicly disparage?</p>
<p>Moreover, the timing of these investments is particularly suspect. As Tesla's stock faced a decline, some Democrats seized the opportunity to buy shares at a lower price, suggesting that their criticisms may be more about political posturing than genuine concern for their constituents or the safety of Tesla owners. Rep. Gonzalez, who previously expressed alarm over the actions of "DOGE," purchased between $65,000 and $150,000 worth of Tesla stock during this tumultuous period. This behavior is not only hypocritical but also indicative of a broader trend within the Democratic Party, where political rhetoric is often divorced from action.</p>
<p>The brain dead Democrat Party's current stance on Tesla and Musk reflects a troubling reality: they seem more focused on attacking a political opponent than on addressing the violence and intimidation faced by Tesla owners and employees. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt aptly pointed out that the Democrats were once strong supporters of electric vehicles and Tesla until Musk's political alignment shifted. This shift in allegiance has led to a dangerous environment where domestic terrorism against Tesla and its supporters is overlooked, all in the name of political gain.</p>
<p>So.  Children... What have you learned???</p>
<p>The brain dead Democrats' actions regarding Tesla and Elon Musk expose a profound hypocrisy that undermines their credibility. By vilifying Musk while simultaneously profiting from his company, they reveal a willingness to prioritize political posturing over genuine concern for safety and ethical governance. It is ESPECIALLY hypocritical because TESLA is the largest EV manufacturer in the world..  </p>
<p>So, OBVIOUSLY, brain dead Democrats no longer view the planet as in any danger from Global Warming because they are trying to DESTROY the largest EV manufacturer on the planet...</p>
<p>It is time for the Democratic Party to reassess its priorities and stand firmly against violence and intimidation, rather than using them as a tool for political power and monetary profit..</p>
<p><b>SILENCE GIVES ASSENT.......</b></p>
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		<title>By: Michale</title>
		<link>http://www.chrisweigant.com/2025/03/28/friday-talking-points-cultural-revolution-in-progress/#comment-217944</link>
		<dc:creator>Michale</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 31 Mar 2025 21:06:42 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>&lt;I&gt;Being that the vast majority of yer &quot;sources&quot; are WaPoop, NY SLIMES and HuffPoop, that proves that they are nothing but lies and bullshit without a single solitary REAL fact, to back up ANY of the claims...

Feel free to get some ACTUAL facts and ACTUAL objective reality and then we can re-visit...&lt;/I&gt;

Allow me to show you how it&#039;s done, 2025 CW...

This information comes from the NY SLIMES.....

For ANYONE with more than 2 brain cells to rub together, the 2024 election results SHOULD serve as a wake-up call for the brain dead Democrat Party.  The overwhelming FACTS from the election SHOULD be revealing a profound disconnect with the American electorate. The New York Times editorial board&#039;s recent critique underscores this reality, highlighting the party&#039;s fixation on identity politics and a &quot;scolding, censorious posture&quot; that has alienated many voters. This editorial marks a significant shift for a publication that has traditionally supported Democrat candidates, indicating a growing recognition of the party&#039;s complete and utter failures.

One of the most alarming aspects of the brain dead Democrats&#039; response to their electoral losses is their refusal to acknowledge the need for substantial change. Instead of reassessing their policies and messaging, party leaders have opted for a narrative of victimhood, attributing their defeat to external factors like inflation and poor messaging. DNC Chairman Ken Martin&#039;s assertion that Democrats simply need to &quot;connect&quot; their message better reflects a grossly troubling denial of the deep DEEP issues at play here. This mindset not only hinders the party&#039;s ability to learn from its mistakes but also risks further alienating voters who feel unheard and unrepresented.

The editorial board&#039;s warning about the dangers of denial is particularly poignant. As they note, the party&#039;s current explanations for its losses are comforting but ultimately utterly  misguided. The reality is that when more Americans vote, they tend to favor Republicans, a fact that challenges the Democrats&#039; long-held narrative of voter suppression as the primary cause of their struggles. This disconnect is further exacerbated by the party&#039;s continued embrace of far-left policies, as exemplified by figures like Bernie Sanders and Occasional Cortex, who are doubling and tripling down on socialism despite the electorate&#039;s clear and FINAL rejection of such lame un-American ideas.

Moreover, the Democrats&#039; failure to address issues like President Biden&#039;s cognitive decline during the campaign reflects a broader pattern of mismanagement. The party&#039;s shift to the left on social issues since Barack Obama&#039;s presidency has also contributed to its downfall. The inability to communicate a coherent and moderate message has left many voters feeling alienated, particularly among key demographics such as Asian, Black, and Latino communities. Demographics where &lt;B&gt;PRESIDENT&lt;/B&gt; Trump increased his numbers by the millions!

Ultimately, the brain dead Democrat Party must confront the uncomfortable facts that its reliance on identity politics has left it completely not viable as a political operation. 

Without a substantive platform that resonates with the values and concerns of everyday Americans, the party is now irrelevant on the political stage. 

The time for soul-searching is now, and the Democrats must move beyond their current playbook of emotional manipulation and scapegoating if they hope to regain the trust and support of the electorate.

Now, why should any of you take any of this to heart???

Because it comes from your own propaganda outlet!!!

All of this comes from the NY SLIMES..  The SLIMES YOU People swear by when they print what you WANT to hear....

So, why don&#039;t you swear by it when the SLIMES says something like this?^^^^^

I am using YOUR OWN sources to show ya&#039;all how WRONG ya&#039;all are...

About EVERYTHING....

Last time ya&#039;all ignored everything I said it was when I GUARANTEED ya&#039;all that there was NO WAY IN HELL Headboard Harris could win the election..

NO... WAY....   In.....   HELL.....  That Headboard Harris could win..

Remind me again....  What happened???  :D

The fact of the matter is that the brain dead Democrat Party is already dead.. It&#039;s just too big and stoopid to realize it..

The facts that PROVE this beyond ANY doubt come from your own propaganda news sources...  :D</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><i>Being that the vast majority of yer "sources" are WaPoop, NY SLIMES and HuffPoop, that proves that they are nothing but lies and bullshit without a single solitary REAL fact, to back up ANY of the claims...</p>
<p>Feel free to get some ACTUAL facts and ACTUAL objective reality and then we can re-visit...</i></p>
<p>Allow me to show you how it's done, 2025 CW...</p>
<p>This information comes from the NY SLIMES.....</p>
<p>For ANYONE with more than 2 brain cells to rub together, the 2024 election results SHOULD serve as a wake-up call for the brain dead Democrat Party.  The overwhelming FACTS from the election SHOULD be revealing a profound disconnect with the American electorate. The New York Times editorial board's recent critique underscores this reality, highlighting the party's fixation on identity politics and a "scolding, censorious posture" that has alienated many voters. This editorial marks a significant shift for a publication that has traditionally supported Democrat candidates, indicating a growing recognition of the party's complete and utter failures.</p>
<p>One of the most alarming aspects of the brain dead Democrats' response to their electoral losses is their refusal to acknowledge the need for substantial change. Instead of reassessing their policies and messaging, party leaders have opted for a narrative of victimhood, attributing their defeat to external factors like inflation and poor messaging. DNC Chairman Ken Martin's assertion that Democrats simply need to "connect" their message better reflects a grossly troubling denial of the deep DEEP issues at play here. This mindset not only hinders the party's ability to learn from its mistakes but also risks further alienating voters who feel unheard and unrepresented.</p>
<p>The editorial board's warning about the dangers of denial is particularly poignant. As they note, the party's current explanations for its losses are comforting but ultimately utterly  misguided. The reality is that when more Americans vote, they tend to favor Republicans, a fact that challenges the Democrats' long-held narrative of voter suppression as the primary cause of their struggles. This disconnect is further exacerbated by the party's continued embrace of far-left policies, as exemplified by figures like Bernie Sanders and Occasional Cortex, who are doubling and tripling down on socialism despite the electorate's clear and FINAL rejection of such lame un-American ideas.</p>
<p>Moreover, the Democrats' failure to address issues like President Biden's cognitive decline during the campaign reflects a broader pattern of mismanagement. The party's shift to the left on social issues since Barack Obama's presidency has also contributed to its downfall. The inability to communicate a coherent and moderate message has left many voters feeling alienated, particularly among key demographics such as Asian, Black, and Latino communities. Demographics where <b>PRESIDENT</b> Trump increased his numbers by the millions!</p>
<p>Ultimately, the brain dead Democrat Party must confront the uncomfortable facts that its reliance on identity politics has left it completely not viable as a political operation. </p>
<p>Without a substantive platform that resonates with the values and concerns of everyday Americans, the party is now irrelevant on the political stage. </p>
<p>The time for soul-searching is now, and the Democrats must move beyond their current playbook of emotional manipulation and scapegoating if they hope to regain the trust and support of the electorate.</p>
<p>Now, why should any of you take any of this to heart???</p>
<p>Because it comes from your own propaganda outlet!!!</p>
<p>All of this comes from the NY SLIMES..  The SLIMES YOU People swear by when they print what you WANT to hear....</p>
<p>So, why don't you swear by it when the SLIMES says something like this?^^^^^</p>
<p>I am using YOUR OWN sources to show ya'all how WRONG ya'all are...</p>
<p>About EVERYTHING....</p>
<p>Last time ya'all ignored everything I said it was when I GUARANTEED ya'all that there was NO WAY IN HELL Headboard Harris could win the election..</p>
<p>NO... WAY....   In.....   HELL.....  That Headboard Harris could win..</p>
<p>Remind me again....  What happened???  :D</p>
<p>The fact of the matter is that the brain dead Democrat Party is already dead.. It's just too big and stoopid to realize it..</p>
<p>The facts that PROVE this beyond ANY doubt come from your own propaganda news sources...  :D</p>
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		<title>By: Michale</title>
		<link>http://www.chrisweigant.com/2025/03/28/friday-talking-points-cultural-revolution-in-progress/#comment-217943</link>
		<dc:creator>Michale</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 31 Mar 2025 20:33:39 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>2025 CW,

I wanted to address all of the bullshit claims in the balance of your commentary..

Being that the vast majority of yer &quot;sources&quot; are WaPoop, NY SLIMES and HuffPoop, that proves that they are nothing but lies and bullshit without a single solitary REAL fact, to back up ANY of the claims...

Feel free to get some ACTUAL facts and ACTUAL objective reality and then we can re-visit...  

MMM&#039;KAY??   :D</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>2025 CW,</p>
<p>I wanted to address all of the bullshit claims in the balance of your commentary..</p>
<p>Being that the vast majority of yer "sources" are WaPoop, NY SLIMES and HuffPoop, that proves that they are nothing but lies and bullshit without a single solitary REAL fact, to back up ANY of the claims...</p>
<p>Feel free to get some ACTUAL facts and ACTUAL objective reality and then we can re-visit...  </p>
<p>MMM'KAY??   :D</p>
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		<title>By: Michale</title>
		<link>http://www.chrisweigant.com/2025/03/28/friday-talking-points-cultural-revolution-in-progress/#comment-217942</link>
		<dc:creator>Michale</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 31 Mar 2025 20:23:05 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>2025 CW,

&lt;I&gt;That just doesn&#039;t pass the smell test -- that she would have said the same thing about someone who wasn&#039;t in a wheelchair.&lt;/I&gt;

I have to disagree..   It DOES (apparently) pass the smell test for those who are in deep suffering from Trump/America HATE and PTDS


&lt;B&gt;she called him &quot;governor hot wheels,&quot; and claimed she was referring to his policy of transporting immigrants, not his wheelchair. that&#039;s about as far as humanly possible from intentionally calling someone a known slur.&lt;/B&gt;
-JL

Her claim has already been exposed as a lie. Crockett&#039;s attack on a &quot;vulnerable population&quot; is absolutely EXACTLY the same as what you accuse me of...

So, when I see you condemning that bimbo Crock&#039;o&#039;shit and others over their  attacks on a &quot;vulnerable population&quot; THEN you will have a moral foundation to ask me to please cease and desist.

Fair??</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>2025 CW,</p>
<p><i>That just doesn't pass the smell test -- that she would have said the same thing about someone who wasn't in a wheelchair.</i></p>
<p>I have to disagree..   It DOES (apparently) pass the smell test for those who are in deep suffering from Trump/America HATE and PTDS</p>
<p><b>she called him "governor hot wheels," and claimed she was referring to his policy of transporting immigrants, not his wheelchair. that's about as far as humanly possible from intentionally calling someone a known slur.</b><br />
-JL</p>
<p>Her claim has already been exposed as a lie. Crockett's attack on a "vulnerable population" is absolutely EXACTLY the same as what you accuse me of...</p>
<p>So, when I see you condemning that bimbo Crock'o'shit and others over their  attacks on a "vulnerable population" THEN you will have a moral foundation to ask me to please cease and desist.</p>
<p>Fair??</p>
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		<title>By: MtnCaddy</title>
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		<dc:creator>MtnCaddy</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 31 Mar 2025 19:24:50 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Trump’s tariffs are set to begin on 2 April &lt;i&gt;which means that it’s time for &lt;b&gt;thoughts and prayers &lt;/b&gt; for the American economy.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Trump’s tariffs are set to begin on 2 April <i>which means that it’s time for <b>thoughts and prayers </b> for the American economy.</i></p>
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		<title>By: MtnCaddy</title>
		<link>http://www.chrisweigant.com/2025/03/28/friday-talking-points-cultural-revolution-in-progress/#comment-217910</link>
		<dc:creator>MtnCaddy</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 29 Mar 2025 17:09:30 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Thanks for the background intel, Kick. This stuff doesn’t just post itself so I appreciate the effort involved.







Let’s see…all of the&lt;i&gt; largely clutching one’s pearls Democrats in the face of Project 2025 &lt;/i&gt;to choose from and you echo a Republican talking point without researching it? I just Googled it and there are bunches of governor, hot wheels &lt;b&gt;memes, for Christ’s sake.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Thanks for the background intel, Kick. This stuff doesn’t just post itself so I appreciate the effort involved.</p>
<p>Let’s see…all of the<i> largely clutching one’s pearls Democrats in the face of Project 2025 </i>to choose from and you echo a Republican talking point without researching it? I just Googled it and there are bunches of governor, hot wheels <b>memes, for Christ’s sake.</b></p>
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		<title>By: Kick</title>
		<link>http://www.chrisweigant.com/2025/03/28/friday-talking-points-cultural-revolution-in-progress/#comment-217908</link>
		<dc:creator>Kick</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 29 Mar 2025 16:17:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>&lt;i&gt;That is more than just cringe-worthy, we have to admit. It crosses the serious line -- in front of the Human Rights Campaign, no less -- of not mocking people for their disabilities.

Sure, Trump has crossed that line before. And Democrats were (quite rightly) outraged by it. And we even agree in a general sense that Democrats probably need to get a little more visceral in the language they use, but this isn&#039;t just us &quot;being too woke.&quot; This is basic human decency. &lt;/i&gt;

Nope. You&#039;re just wrong about this one, CW. Crockett said nothing about his injury whatsoever, and seriously, Texans have been referring to Greg Abbott using that term for a long time since &quot;Operation Lone Star&quot; wherein he began bussing immigrants to sanctuary cities by the thousands and thousands. 

Maybe if you&#039;d take more interest in the comments of your readers and donors to your website and maybe join the conversation EVER, even if you disagree with people that know Texans personally... just maybe you could learn something. 

So at the risk of repeating myself (zero risk), I&#039;ll post my comment again and hope for the best. At the very least, I will be able to edit it for errors: 

&lt;blockquote&gt; [21] &lt;b&gt;Kick&lt;/b&gt; &lt;i&gt;wrote&lt;/i&gt; :

nypoet22
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&lt;i&gt;the false equivalency train has once again left the station. she called him &quot;governor hot wheels,&quot; and claimed she was referring to his policy of transporting immigrants, not his wheelchair. &lt;/i&gt;

That&#039;s definitely a nickname Abbott earned in early 2021 from &quot;Operation Lone Star&quot; (I trust you can Google it) wherein he signed legislation that began the bussing of immigrants from Texas to sanctuary cities, and you are definitely correct that the false equivalency train has left the station (albeit the bus station) that anyone would refer to that nickname of Abbott&#039;s as him being &quot;mocked and ridiculed for being crippled.&quot; She simply called him that nickname. So for any GOP right-wingnut that would automatically jump to the conclusion that the nickname is to &quot;mock and ridicule for being crippled,&quot; this goes a long way to explain the factual: &lt;b&gt;G&lt;/b&gt;aslight, &lt;b&gt;O&lt;/b&gt;bstruct, &lt;b&gt;P&lt;/b&gt;roject... because this is an exercise of the Righties &lt;b&gt;projecting&lt;/b&gt; the totally Trumpian and GOP modus operandi onto Crockett.

It also might be helpful for me to explain that there are hundreds of thousands of Texans that knew/know Greg Abbott personally. How? He did go to high school, you know, and he also worked at a very popular drug store that everybody visited. Greg wasn&#039;t born with a congenital disability that put him in a wheelchair, so there are hundreds of thousands of Texans who view the Texas governor as being &quot;injured,&quot; not necessarily in the same way others might view him as being &quot;disabled.&quot;

Quick explanation: When Abbott was 26 (and no medical insurance), he decided to go running in an affluent Texas neighborhood while it was windy. A huge oak tree broke off at the base and struck his spine and paralyzed him below the injured vertebrae. Abbott sued the owner of the property, an affluent divorce lawyer named Roy Moore, and the tree company which had inspected the tree for the homeowner. His lawsuit alleged that Moore and the tree company were negligent for failing to warn people about the oak tree and to prevent it from falling. Fast forward to a settlement in 1986 wherein Abbott has collected almost $6 million (so far, I believe) from multiple settlements from multiple defendants.

Has everyone had all your tress inspected lately to make sure they&#039;re not rotting from the inside? But I digress. Rather than go to trial, Abbott got a settlement almost entirely made up of noneconomic damages (mental pain and anguish) versus actual monetary damages for hospital bills, etc. Rich homeowner with insurance, poor uninsured law student, freak accident you won&#039;t see all too often.

In 1995, the Texas Legislature capped punitive damages stemming from noneconomic losses at $750,000, and they also erected hurdles for plaintiffs who try to collect from multiple defendants. In 2003, the Texas Legislature capped noneconomic damages in medical malpractice cases at $250,000 (with no increases for the cost of living), and Abbott supported the tort reform.

So a whole lot of Texans refer to Greg Abbott as &quot;Governor Hypocrite&quot; for that tort reform move, and there&#039;s quite a few of them who call him &quot;Governor Hot Wheels&quot; for his Operation Lone Star wherein he busses thousands of people to sanctuary cities, and a whole lot of them do not see him as &quot;disabled&quot; but &quot;injured.&quot; 

Me, personally? I call him &quot;Governor Dickless&quot; and it has nothing whatsoever to do with the fact that he lost the use of his penis at age 26 in the tree accident.

&lt;i&gt;now it&#039;s certainly possible she&#039;s lying about what she meant, but what else has she said to not merit the benefit of the doubt? &lt;/i&gt;

Nothing I can recall... yet, but Greg Abbott definitely has a lot of nicknames like &quot;Spineless&quot; and &quot;Dickless&quot; and &quot;No Balls&quot; that we routinely use to describe all manner of spineless, dickless, and demonstrably cowardly right-wingnuts with no cojones/testicles (and Democrats too, for that matter)... and I have zero *fucks* to give if anyone misconstrues it for making fun of his accident when it&#039;s most definitely not.

And that&#039;s all I have to say (today) about &quot;Governor Dickless.&quot; :)

http://www.chrisweigant.com/2025/03/27/gop-worried-about-the-house/#comment-217882 &lt;/blockquote&gt;

&lt;i&gt;That just doesn&#039;t pass the smell test -- that she would have said the same thing about someone who wasn&#039;t in a wheelchair. &lt;/i&gt;

So you know very little about Greg Abbott and his tree accident at the age of 26 and the fact Texans do not view him as &quot;disabled&quot; but &quot;injured.&quot; She didn&#039;t call him &quot;Governor Crippled&quot; or make any kind of bodily gestures belittling his disability. She didn&#039;t invent that nickname either; it&#039;s widely known and has nothing to do with making fun of his injury. 

Lastly, if you&#039;re so bent out of shape at the use of terms that &lt;b&gt;actually do &lt;/b&gt;mock the disabled, you could prove it by doing something about it on your own website because if Jasmine Crockett deserves a MDDOTW award from you for actually &lt;b&gt;not&lt;/b&gt; using a term meant to mock the disabled, you are the KING OF DISAPPOINTMENT for allowing it daily on your website. 

&lt;i&gt;To be clear: we are not fans of Governor Abbott in any way, and feel he deserves calling out for his own callous and inhuman behavior. But there&#039;s a right way to do this and a wrong way to do it. &lt;/i&gt;

Is it okay for me to call him &quot;Governor Dickless&quot; because he won&#039;t stand up to the gun lobbyists in Texas? Oh, wait! Am I even allowed to say &quot;he won&#039;t stand up&quot;?

In conclusion: I refuse to stop referring to Donald Trump as &quot;President Pussy Neck&quot; because in case anyone hasn&#039;t noticed, he has one and he is one. Is that a disability?</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><i>That is more than just cringe-worthy, we have to admit. It crosses the serious line -- in front of the Human Rights Campaign, no less -- of not mocking people for their disabilities.</p>
<p>Sure, Trump has crossed that line before. And Democrats were (quite rightly) outraged by it. And we even agree in a general sense that Democrats probably need to get a little more visceral in the language they use, but this isn't just us "being too woke." This is basic human decency. </i></p>
<p>Nope. You're just wrong about this one, CW. Crockett said nothing about his injury whatsoever, and seriously, Texans have been referring to Greg Abbott using that term for a long time since "Operation Lone Star" wherein he began bussing immigrants to sanctuary cities by the thousands and thousands. </p>
<p>Maybe if you'd take more interest in the comments of your readers and donors to your website and maybe join the conversation EVER, even if you disagree with people that know Texans personally... just maybe you could learn something. </p>
<p>So at the risk of repeating myself (zero risk), I'll post my comment again and hope for the best. At the very least, I will be able to edit it for errors: </p>
<blockquote><p> [21] <b>Kick</b> <i>wrote</i> :</p>
<p>nypoet22<br />
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<p><i>the false equivalency train has once again left the station. she called him "governor hot wheels," and claimed she was referring to his policy of transporting immigrants, not his wheelchair. </i></p>
<p>That's definitely a nickname Abbott earned in early 2021 from "Operation Lone Star" (I trust you can Google it) wherein he signed legislation that began the bussing of immigrants from Texas to sanctuary cities, and you are definitely correct that the false equivalency train has left the station (albeit the bus station) that anyone would refer to that nickname of Abbott's as him being "mocked and ridiculed for being crippled." She simply called him that nickname. So for any GOP right-wingnut that would automatically jump to the conclusion that the nickname is to "mock and ridicule for being crippled," this goes a long way to explain the factual: <b>G</b>aslight, <b>O</b>bstruct, <b>P</b>roject... because this is an exercise of the Righties <b>projecting</b> the totally Trumpian and GOP modus operandi onto Crockett.</p>
<p>It also might be helpful for me to explain that there are hundreds of thousands of Texans that knew/know Greg Abbott personally. How? He did go to high school, you know, and he also worked at a very popular drug store that everybody visited. Greg wasn't born with a congenital disability that put him in a wheelchair, so there are hundreds of thousands of Texans who view the Texas governor as being "injured," not necessarily in the same way others might view him as being "disabled."</p>
<p>Quick explanation: When Abbott was 26 (and no medical insurance), he decided to go running in an affluent Texas neighborhood while it was windy. A huge oak tree broke off at the base and struck his spine and paralyzed him below the injured vertebrae. Abbott sued the owner of the property, an affluent divorce lawyer named Roy Moore, and the tree company which had inspected the tree for the homeowner. His lawsuit alleged that Moore and the tree company were negligent for failing to warn people about the oak tree and to prevent it from falling. Fast forward to a settlement in 1986 wherein Abbott has collected almost $6 million (so far, I believe) from multiple settlements from multiple defendants.</p>
<p>Has everyone had all your tress inspected lately to make sure they're not rotting from the inside? But I digress. Rather than go to trial, Abbott got a settlement almost entirely made up of noneconomic damages (mental pain and anguish) versus actual monetary damages for hospital bills, etc. Rich homeowner with insurance, poor uninsured law student, freak accident you won't see all too often.</p>
<p>In 1995, the Texas Legislature capped punitive damages stemming from noneconomic losses at $750,000, and they also erected hurdles for plaintiffs who try to collect from multiple defendants. In 2003, the Texas Legislature capped noneconomic damages in medical malpractice cases at $250,000 (with no increases for the cost of living), and Abbott supported the tort reform.</p>
<p>So a whole lot of Texans refer to Greg Abbott as "Governor Hypocrite" for that tort reform move, and there's quite a few of them who call him "Governor Hot Wheels" for his Operation Lone Star wherein he busses thousands of people to sanctuary cities, and a whole lot of them do not see him as "disabled" but "injured." </p>
<p>Me, personally? I call him "Governor Dickless" and it has nothing whatsoever to do with the fact that he lost the use of his penis at age 26 in the tree accident.</p>
<p><i>now it's certainly possible she's lying about what she meant, but what else has she said to not merit the benefit of the doubt? </i></p>
<p>Nothing I can recall... yet, but Greg Abbott definitely has a lot of nicknames like "Spineless" and "Dickless" and "No Balls" that we routinely use to describe all manner of spineless, dickless, and demonstrably cowardly right-wingnuts with no cojones/testicles (and Democrats too, for that matter)... and I have zero *fucks* to give if anyone misconstrues it for making fun of his accident when it's most definitely not.</p>
<p>And that's all I have to say (today) about "Governor Dickless." :)</p>
<p><a href="http://www.chrisweigant.com/2025/03/27/gop-worried-about-the-house/#comment-217882" rel="nofollow">http://www.chrisweigant.com/2025/03/27/gop-worried-about-the-house/#comment-217882</a> </p></blockquote>
<p><i>That just doesn't pass the smell test -- that she would have said the same thing about someone who wasn't in a wheelchair. </i></p>
<p>So you know very little about Greg Abbott and his tree accident at the age of 26 and the fact Texans do not view him as "disabled" but "injured." She didn't call him "Governor Crippled" or make any kind of bodily gestures belittling his disability. She didn't invent that nickname either; it's widely known and has nothing to do with making fun of his injury. </p>
<p>Lastly, if you're so bent out of shape at the use of terms that <b>actually do </b>mock the disabled, you could prove it by doing something about it on your own website because if Jasmine Crockett deserves a MDDOTW award from you for actually <b>not</b> using a term meant to mock the disabled, you are the KING OF DISAPPOINTMENT for allowing it daily on your website. </p>
<p><i>To be clear: we are not fans of Governor Abbott in any way, and feel he deserves calling out for his own callous and inhuman behavior. But there's a right way to do this and a wrong way to do it. </i></p>
<p>Is it okay for me to call him "Governor Dickless" because he won't stand up to the gun lobbyists in Texas? Oh, wait! Am I even allowed to say "he won't stand up"?</p>
<p>In conclusion: I refuse to stop referring to Donald Trump as "President Pussy Neck" because in case anyone hasn't noticed, he has one and he is one. Is that a disability?</p>
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		<title>By: Kick</title>
		<link>http://www.chrisweigant.com/2025/03/28/friday-talking-points-cultural-revolution-in-progress/#comment-217906</link>
		<dc:creator>Kick</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 29 Mar 2025 15:04:18 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>&lt;i&gt;* Given that the Signal messages were scheduled to automatically disappear after a period of time, how does that not violate federal records laws that require such communications to be preserved? &lt;/i&gt;

It does violate federal records laws, and multiple Trump administration officials (some in sworn testimony) have testified falsely in violation of federal law; they keep claiming there was nothing classified on the Signal chat, and anyone who says that is outright gaslighting/lying. Read the entire chat.

Beginning with the very name of the group, classified information regarding the mission was discussed, the &quot;Houthi PC small group.&quot; &quot;Oh, that must mean the &#039;Houthis of Madagascar&#039; or the &#039;Houthis of Myanmar,&#039;&quot; said no one... EVER. Duh. 

For Hegseth to post the impending target and time and the method of manned aircraft of an attack on Houthis and then everyone to falsely claim it&#039;s not classified is absolutely preposterous. Later in the chat they discuss BDA (battle/bomb damage assessment), and that too is classified. For these discussions to be unlawful under the Espionage Act, they don&#039;t need to be &quot;classified,&quot; rather they simply need be &quot;national defense information,&quot; as set forth in the statute. Unless these clowns are going to further gaslight the nation with their bullshit, they&#039;ve already admitted they discussed sensitive national defense information, and that&#039;s obviously a violation of the Espionage Act. 

&lt;i&gt;* And how does the White House square this apparent national security breach with Trump&#039;s long-running criticisms of Hillary Clinton for using a private email server? Trump once said Clinton should be in jail, claiming she endangered national security. &lt;/i&gt;

Hunter Biden&#039;s laptop.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><i>* Given that the Signal messages were scheduled to automatically disappear after a period of time, how does that not violate federal records laws that require such communications to be preserved? </i></p>
<p>It does violate federal records laws, and multiple Trump administration officials (some in sworn testimony) have testified falsely in violation of federal law; they keep claiming there was nothing classified on the Signal chat, and anyone who says that is outright gaslighting/lying. Read the entire chat.</p>
<p>Beginning with the very name of the group, classified information regarding the mission was discussed, the "Houthi PC small group." "Oh, that must mean the 'Houthis of Madagascar' or the 'Houthis of Myanmar,'" said no one... EVER. Duh. </p>
<p>For Hegseth to post the impending target and time and the method of manned aircraft of an attack on Houthis and then everyone to falsely claim it's not classified is absolutely preposterous. Later in the chat they discuss BDA (battle/bomb damage assessment), and that too is classified. For these discussions to be unlawful under the Espionage Act, they don't need to be "classified," rather they simply need be "national defense information," as set forth in the statute. Unless these clowns are going to further gaslight the nation with their bullshit, they've already admitted they discussed sensitive national defense information, and that's obviously a violation of the Espionage Act. </p>
<p><i>* And how does the White House square this apparent national security breach with Trump's long-running criticisms of Hillary Clinton for using a private email server? Trump once said Clinton should be in jail, claiming she endangered national security. </i></p>
<p>Hunter Biden's laptop.</p>
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		<title>By: John M from Ct.</title>
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		<dc:creator>John M from Ct.</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 29 Mar 2025 13:05:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>I&#039;m with Kick on [1],
This is all just so exhausting. &#039;Flood the zone&#039; indeed - it&#039;s working, I guess. How does one, how does the country, its rational and law-respecting and patriotic component anyway, fight back?

And as with MtnCaddy [3], I have been reading that Crockett&#039;s term &#039;Hot Wheels&#039; for Gov. Abbott has been a common insult for him among Texas liberals ever since he bused those immigrants to other states. Not sure if that&#039;s correct, not being a Texas liberal myself, but I&#039;d like to know if it&#039;s true.

Finally, thanks for the recognition of my very own Congressman, Jim Himes, for his work in exposing the lies and absurdities behind Signalgate (some people are calling it Whiskeygate, in honor of the &#039;DUI Hire&#039; in charge of the Pentagon these days).</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I'm with Kick on [1],<br />
This is all just so exhausting. 'Flood the zone' indeed - it's working, I guess. How does one, how does the country, its rational and law-respecting and patriotic component anyway, fight back?</p>
<p>And as with MtnCaddy [3], I have been reading that Crockett's term 'Hot Wheels' for Gov. Abbott has been a common insult for him among Texas liberals ever since he bused those immigrants to other states. Not sure if that's correct, not being a Texas liberal myself, but I'd like to know if it's true.</p>
<p>Finally, thanks for the recognition of my very own Congressman, Jim Himes, for his work in exposing the lies and absurdities behind Signalgate (some people are calling it Whiskeygate, in honor of the 'DUI Hire' in charge of the Pentagon these days).</p>
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		<title>By: italyrusty</title>
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		<dc:creator>italyrusty</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 29 Mar 2025 07:59:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>At least an honorable mention for MIDOW must go to the Wisconsin Attorney General for acting with lightning speed:
&#039;Wisconsin&#039;s attorney general is seeking to stop Elon Musk from giving away $2m (£1.5m) to two voters ahead of the state&#039;s supreme court election.

In a lawsuit, attorney general Josh Kaul called the offer an &quot;egregious attempt to buy votes&quot; and alleged the tech billionaire and his political action committee violated Wisconsin election laws.&#039;
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8x4xd849eqo</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>At least an honorable mention for MIDOW must go to the Wisconsin Attorney General for acting with lightning speed:<br />
'Wisconsin's attorney general is seeking to stop Elon Musk from giving away $2m (£1.5m) to two voters ahead of the state's supreme court election.</p>
<p>In a lawsuit, attorney general Josh Kaul called the offer an "egregious attempt to buy votes" and alleged the tech billionaire and his political action committee violated Wisconsin election laws.'<br />
<a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8x4xd849eqo" rel="nofollow">https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8x4xd849eqo</a></p>
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		<title>By: MtnCaddy</title>
		<link>http://www.chrisweigant.com/2025/03/28/friday-talking-points-cultural-revolution-in-progress/#comment-217893</link>
		<dc:creator>MtnCaddy</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 29 Mar 2025 04:32:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>I cannot get behind Jasmine Crockett for MDDOTW. It reminds me how Democrats are so genteel and sensitive in the face of MAGA hate.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I cannot get behind Jasmine Crockett for MDDOTW. It reminds me how Democrats are so genteel and sensitive in the face of MAGA hate.</p>
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		<title>By: nypoet22</title>
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		<dc:creator>nypoet22</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 29 Mar 2025 02:46:25 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>&lt;blockquote&gt;
A revolution is not a dinner party, or writing an essay, or painting a picture, or doing embroidery; it cannot be so refined, so leisurely and gentle, so temperate, kind, courteous, restrained and magnanimous. A revolution is an insurrection, an act of violence by which one class overthrows another.
~Mao Tse Tung
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		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<blockquote><p>
A revolution is not a dinner party, or writing an essay, or painting a picture, or doing embroidery; it cannot be so refined, so leisurely and gentle, so temperate, kind, courteous, restrained and magnanimous. A revolution is an insurrection, an act of violence by which one class overthrows another.<br />
~Mao Tse Tung
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		<title>By: Kick</title>
		<link>http://www.chrisweigant.com/2025/03/28/friday-talking-points-cultural-revolution-in-progress/#comment-217885</link>
		<dc:creator>Kick</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 29 Mar 2025 01:18:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>&lt;i&gt;In keeping with the &quot;world turned upside-down&quot; nature of this week, we are going to start with a few things that haven&#039;t been front-and-center, then we&#039;ll circle in to a bigger-picture take, and finally we&#039;ll fit in the big story of the week at the end. &lt;/i&gt;

Before I read any further, I would like to report I feel exhausted already. ;)</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><i>In keeping with the "world turned upside-down" nature of this week, we are going to start with a few things that haven't been front-and-center, then we'll circle in to a bigger-picture take, and finally we'll fit in the big story of the week at the end. </i></p>
<p>Before I read any further, I would like to report I feel exhausted already. ;)</p>
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