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33. A stuck pig is gonna squeal

Reply to Paladin (Reply #31)

Wed Aug 20, 2025, 07:27 PM

Aug 2025

as they say in the South.

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OMG We're winning!!!! [View all] senseandsensibility Aug 2025 OP

Are you listening Schumer, Jeffries, and Durbin? Chasstev365 Aug 2025 #1

You make a good point but let's face it senseandsensibility Aug 2025 #2

Ridicule is the key to turn his base against him. Ridicule comes in all kinds of forms. Scrivener7 Aug 2025 #3

Ridicule has definitely been under utilized until now senseandsensibility Aug 2025 #4

Definitely. Cankles's psychology is horrifying, but it's not complicated. We can send him Scrivener7 Aug 2025 #6

Cankles! senseandsensibility Aug 2025 #9

Oooh! I would love that, but I can't claim authorship. It was another DUer who Scrivener7 Aug 2025 #10

It's an old term sdfernando Aug 2025 #22

Felonious Cunk! calimary Aug 2025 #38

Is his wife Philomena Cunk? She's as dumb as he is. TheRickles Aug 2025 #85

I believe it's a term canetoad Aug 2025 #52

You are correct. 3catwoman3 Aug 2025 #68

It's what they used to call Hillary. But it's actually true about him. Scrivener7 Aug 2025 #78

the trolls with pepe memes for avatars rampartd Aug 2025 #90

"I can't figure out why we don't." OldBaldy1701E Aug 2025 #81

Absolutely! SheltieLover Aug 2025 #5

ridicule is important Be Leave On Aug 2025 #14

Oh of course TheProle Aug 2025 #20

I was thinking the same thing! sunnybrook Aug 2025 #47

To be fair, the Newsom stuff is way more self aware EdmondDantes_ Aug 2025 #48

Oh, that's right. We are still in normal times johnnyfins Aug 2025 #54

Too many people never heard it because they were more worried about their checkbook, Jack Valentino Aug 2025 #63

You're right but only if you believe he "won" the election legitimately. llmart Aug 2025 #74

"Weird" had legs. We'd have done a lot better if they hadn't muzzled Walz. And this has legs too. Scrivener7 Aug 2025 #79

Sure, but Newsom is governor of one of the world's largest economies & in Trump's eyes that counts for a lot. CrispyQ Aug 2025 #89

Agreed. It's a powerful tool. paleotn Aug 2025 #21

"Ridicule is man's most potent weapon. There is no defense. It is almost impossible to counterattack ridicule." ClaudetteCC Aug 2025 #29

Good Point! vapor2 Aug 2025 #43

It isn't mine ClaudetteCC Aug 2025 #44

Yes, ridicule is key! Cassidy Aug 2025 #34

Very perceptive post, Scrivener7! BComplex Aug 2025 #36

If ridicule could turn Trump's base against him, they would already be on the outs with him. LudwigPastorius Aug 2025 #53

The Lincoln Project stuff is a bit too heady Dr. T Aug 2025 #73

Mockery of Marie Antoinette was prevalent prior to the French Revolution dedl67 Aug 2025 #83

Mockery of Marie Antoinette was prevalent prior to the French Revolution dedl67 Aug 2025 #84

You're probably right Chasstev365 Aug 2025 #11

Oh, I could easily be wrong senseandsensibility Aug 2025 #16

Even Chuck Schumer can do rough and tumble politics if he puts his mind to it. paleotn Aug 2025 #27

Schumer's "style " is doing nothing, that's why he's the wrong leader. dem4decades Aug 2025 #32

In this political environment.... mdbl Aug 2025 #42

Yeah, imagine Schumer posting a pic of himself without a shirt and ripped? Polybius Aug 2025 #55

NO....... Jack Valentino Aug 2025 #64

It could be pretty awesome. But only if he has the half glasses too. Scrivener7 Aug 2025 #87

Then Mitch McConnell might get jealous Polybius Aug 2025 #92

I doubt that Schumer can adapt at this point in his career Raven123 Aug 2025 #76

Then, they must hire someone to do it for them. Magoo48 Aug 2025 #88

Nope Hornedfrog2000 Aug 2025 #13

Trump will have to issue an Executive Order outlawing ridicule of the president. sop Aug 2025 #7

That's a valid (and scary) point actually senseandsensibility Aug 2025 #8

Don't give him any ideas... maspaha Aug 2025 #15

Trump already asked his handlers... RealityChik Aug 2025 #49

Just another lawsuit to add to the mix. Iris Aug 2025 #60

Trump showed his cards when he became so upset over TACO. C Moon Aug 2025 #12

Governor Walz was having an effect Mme. Defarge Aug 2025 #17

I've been reading a few comments that Walz was senseandsensibility Aug 2025 #18

If true that sucks unweird Aug 2025 #23

See post #20, above. nt Wednesdays Aug 2025 #24

That's when it''s time to get some new, courageous and insightful consultants!! BComplex Aug 2025 #37

If that's true it was, IMO, Mme. Defarge Aug 2025 #50

Ugh moose65 Aug 2025 #75

Not polarizing but rather ineffective. progressoid Aug 2025 #82

This surfered Aug 2025 #19

A+ for encapsulating the point senseandsensibility Aug 2025 #26

Yeah, it was pretty easy for him to pretend PatSeg Aug 2025 #25

I agree completely! senseandsensibility Aug 2025 #28

Yes, understand normal circumstances, PatSeg Aug 2025 #35

A big part of free speech is ridicule.. use it or lose it! mountain grammy Aug 2025 #30

Saw an online clip of Fox "News" talking about Newsom, today. Paladin Aug 2025 #31

A stuck pig is gonna squeal senseandsensibility Aug 2025 #33

Yep. More like him but definitely more OF him, also. calimary Aug 2025 #39

Absolutely. (nt) Paladin Aug 2025 #40

Nicolle Wallace howls at MAGA's 'melting snowflakes' angry over Newsom trolling LetMyPeopleVote Aug 2025 #41

We badly needed someone to do what Newsom is doing now during his first term, when this shit was first normalized. Karasu Aug 2025 #45

I always said they should be ridiculed and laughed at JI7 Aug 2025 #46

Yes. When Democrats FIGHT, Democrats win. Sadly, most Democrats don't know how or... CousinIT Aug 2025 #51

I could NOT stop laughing at the sputtering outrage from the folks on FOX's The Five. pat_k Aug 2025 #56

Remember when "Weirdoes" was working For Harris and Walz WA-03 Democrat Aug 2025 #57

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Newsom need to bring up the Epstein files every chance he gets!!! William Gustafson Aug 2025 #59

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Yes. These memes have given him the megaphone. Now he should work EPSTEIN in consistently. Scrivener7 Aug 2025 #80

So yay, I guess, we're winning a social media war. indusurb Aug 2025 #62

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The midterms are over a year away. Justice matters. Aug 2025 #70

Wow 7 posts in 10 years BannonsLiver Aug 2025 #71

a thin win... myohmy2 Aug 2025 #66

Next on the winning agenda (hint: the "files" will go public soon). Warning: X post link in. Justice matters. Aug 2025 #72

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Wishful thinking. Gimpyknee Aug 2025 #77

Are we winning? EnergizedLib Aug 2025 #86

Pointing out maga... Snackshack Aug 2025 #91

This made me smile LetMyPeopleVote Aug 2025 #93