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In reply to the discussion: I don't love the TACO nickname thing [View all]peggysue2
(12,404 posts)Attitude as not pushing vigorously against Republicans because of what they may do. Remember the infighting over the filibuster? Oh, we can't do that because the Repugs will use it against us when they're in power.
Well, they're in power now.
In fact they have the Lion's share of power, albeit small majorities. While they slash and burn the foundations of our government, are we really going to debate over what we call Agent Orange? Or worry 'what he may do' in retribution?
Look around, the Maniac and his Flying Monkey Brigade are doing the vindictive Mafia tour as we type.
We need to fight with whatever we have.
If shouting out TACO makes the man-baby squirm? Good! Keep him off-balance, make him rage while he feels the heat of our own disgust and anger.
Trump's ego is his Achilles's heel. He wants to be loved and admired. He wants to feel superior in all things. He needs constant stroking and adulation.
Any time we can bruise or batter that flimsy armor he's wrapped in is a very good day.