Comments on: Friday Talking Points -- A Big Win For Progressives http://www.chrisweigant.com/2026/08/07/friday-talking-points-a-big-win-for-progressives/ Reality-based political commentary Tue, 22 Sep 2026 03:54:16 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Kick http://www.chrisweigant.com/2026/08/07/friday-talking-points-a-big-win-for-progressives/#comment-223012 Kick Fri, 21 Aug 2026 03:52:29 +0000 http://www.chrisweigant.com/?p=27917#comment-223012 <i>So much for all that 'Stolen valor!' outrage, huh? I, for one, find this double standard to be downright dishonorable and disgraceful. But apparently Republicans are just fine with it. </i> When Republicans decided that John McCain wasn't a hero and five-time Draft Deferment Donald was, that basically told you everything you needed to know about the so-called GOP. So much for all that 'Stolen valor!' outrage, huh? I, for one, find this double standard to be downright dishonorable and disgraceful. But apparently Republicans are just fine with it.

When Republicans decided that John McCain wasn't a hero and five-time Draft Deferment Donald was, that basically told you everything you needed to know about the so-called GOP.

]]> By: Kick http://www.chrisweigant.com/2026/08/07/friday-talking-points-a-big-win-for-progressives/#comment-223011 Kick Fri, 21 Aug 2026 03:43:28 +0000 http://www.chrisweigant.com/?p=27917#comment-223011 <i>In an online debate of right-wingers, someone brought up the anecdote that college students are dismayed that buying a burrito now costs twenty bucks. </i> Oh, FFS. Any Texan <b>worth a spit</b> can tell you where to buy a burrito for considerably less than $20; therefore, Crenshaw has proven beyond doubt that he ain't. <i>Well, Dan, we will defer to you as an expert at 'handing your own shit,' since it seems you're the expert here on shit-handling." </i> Crenshaw lost his bid for reelection by about 15 points so he meets or exceeds that description. :) In an online debate of right-wingers, someone brought up the anecdote that college students are dismayed that buying a burrito now costs twenty bucks.

Oh, FFS. Any Texan worth a spit can tell you where to buy a burrito for considerably less than $20; therefore, Crenshaw has proven beyond doubt that he ain't.

Well, Dan, we will defer to you as an expert at 'handing your own shit,' since it seems you're the expert here on shit-handling."

Crenshaw lost his bid for reelection by about 15 points so he meets or exceeds that description. :)

]]> By: italyrusty http://www.chrisweigant.com/2026/08/07/friday-talking-points-a-big-win-for-progressives/#comment-222958 italyrusty Sat, 08 Aug 2026 07:08:08 +0000 http://www.chrisweigant.com/?p=27917#comment-222958 At least an honorable mention to the Democratic Party of CA - I'm surprised CW didn't mention it. 'The California Democratic Party on Sunday endorsed a November ballot measure to tax billionaires’ wealth, bucking Gov. Gavin Newsom and the influential labor unions that oppose it. The party’s executive board narrowly voted to back the measure after earlier votes to endorse it and remain neutral failed. Rep. Maxine Waters attended the board meeting in San Diego, encouraging key yes votes to get Proposition 40 over the finish line, according to three people with knowledge of her efforts granted anonymity to discuss the politically fraught issue. The measure had previously garnered few endorsements from high-ranking elected officials in the party, including just one member of California’s congressional delegation, Rep. Ro Khanna.' https://www.politico.com/news/2026/08/02/california-democratic-party-endorses-billionaire-tax-01021974 At least an honorable mention to the Democratic Party of CA - I'm surprised CW didn't mention it.
'The California Democratic Party on Sunday endorsed a November ballot measure to tax billionaires’ wealth, bucking Gov. Gavin Newsom and the influential labor unions that oppose it.

The party’s executive board narrowly voted to back the measure after earlier votes to endorse it and remain neutral failed. Rep. Maxine Waters attended the board meeting in San Diego, encouraging key yes votes to get Proposition 40 over the finish line, according to three people with knowledge of her efforts granted anonymity to discuss the politically fraught issue. The measure had previously garnered few endorsements from high-ranking elected officials in the party, including just one member of California’s congressional delegation, Rep. Ro Khanna.'
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/08/02/california-democratic-party-endorses-billionaire-tax-01021974

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