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Rocknation
Rocknation's Journal
Rocknation's Journal
July 22, 2024
Mission Accomplished -- Motherlode Hit.
It simply didn't make sense to me that Biden would be pulling out this late in the game -- he HAD to have strategized an outcome into a weapon with which the Dem-pire could strike Trump back. Well, with the help of Trump's attempted assassin, I've cracked the case.
Multiply Thomas Matthew Crooks by all the Republicans he has liberated from having to reconcile being a Republican with supporting MAGA, and we score our cheatproof margin of victory.
Rocknation
July 21, 2024
UPDATE: The final pieces of the puzzle
Though Biden has clearly survived Debate-Gate and accusations of being behind the Trump assassination attempt; turned the polls around; tied Trump's VP to the Heritage Foundation and their Agenda 2025; and appears to be fending off a vaccine-addled case of Covid, why are the corporate media still sycophanting Trump, and some top Dems still calling for him for step down? Because they're being blackmailed by big-bucks donors -- including those in corporate media!
Rocknation
July 18, 2024
The very day that I learned that John McCain had picked Sarah Palin as his running mate, I preemptively congratulated Obama on winning the presidency. But I also said that if Obama did not pick Biden as VP because his age, race, and foreign policy background would balance the ticket perfectly, I would be unable to take him seriously.
I never took the possibility of Chris Christie as the VP seriously -- he and Duh Donald are too much alike. Sure enough, Mike Pence got the gig: a featherweight who couldn't outshine Trump if his life depended on it (and sure enough, it could have!). So why is Trump trying to balance his ticket with what is essentially a carbon copy of himself? Because his "sign of weakness," as Salon titled their article, is a financial one.
The Heritage Foundation (those folks behind that Agenda 2025 which Trump says he's never heard of) are also mentors of Vance:
And that solves the mystery: Trump picked Vance because Trump is so in the tank for the Heritage Foundation, he allowed THEM to pick Vance. All that's left to do now is follow the tradition of that other great Republican scandal Watergate and follow the money -- from Vance to the Heritage Foundation to Agenda 2025 to Heritage Foundation donations to Trump's depleted bank balances!
Rocknation
Trump's selection of JD Vance As Running Mate Is A Sign Of FINANCIAL Weakness
(Salon.com): I had assumed...(that) South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem would be Trump's pick for running mate...When she fell out of contention...with PuppyGate...I figured Trump would choose North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum, a "central casting" guy who looks like he could be on money and would be the other half of a "successful billionaire" ticket...Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina could theoretically attract some Black voters, but more likely might reassure some white suburban types who are uncomfortable with all the racism. And Florida Senator Marco Rubio might have been a draw for the Latino vote...So of all the choices discussed over the past few weeks, Senator JD Vance of Ohio was the guy who made the least sense.
...(Vance's) state of Ohio is already in the bag...and...he appeals to none of the constituencies Trump needs to get him over top...Vance was a vociferous Never Trumper until he decided to run for the Senate and assessed that jumping on the Trump train was his best bet to win it. There are seemingly hours of interviews and articles filled with insulting quotes from Vance about Trump and harsh criticism of his character, intelligence and policies...
Vance was championed by three people Trump apparently trusts above all the others...Tucker Carlson, who lobbied hard for Vance...(and his) sons Don Jr...(who) explained that he will be exercising veto power over personnel decisions that don't carry the MAGA party line...and Eric...NBC reported that in the final days before Trump made the decision, Trump was leaning in the direction of Burgum, causing the boys to go ballistic...But does (Trump) really believe he can trust (Vance)?...(Could anyone?)
...(Vance's) state of Ohio is already in the bag...and...he appeals to none of the constituencies Trump needs to get him over top...Vance was a vociferous Never Trumper until he decided to run for the Senate and assessed that jumping on the Trump train was his best bet to win it. There are seemingly hours of interviews and articles filled with insulting quotes from Vance about Trump and harsh criticism of his character, intelligence and policies...
Vance was championed by three people Trump apparently trusts above all the others...Tucker Carlson, who lobbied hard for Vance...(and his) sons Don Jr...(who) explained that he will be exercising veto power over personnel decisions that don't carry the MAGA party line...and Eric...NBC reported that in the final days before Trump made the decision, Trump was leaning in the direction of Burgum, causing the boys to go ballistic...But does (Trump) really believe he can trust (Vance)?...(Could anyone?)
The very day that I learned that John McCain had picked Sarah Palin as his running mate, I preemptively congratulated Obama on winning the presidency. But I also said that if Obama did not pick Biden as VP because his age, race, and foreign policy background would balance the ticket perfectly, I would be unable to take him seriously.
I never took the possibility of Chris Christie as the VP seriously -- he and Duh Donald are too much alike. Sure enough, Mike Pence got the gig: a featherweight who couldn't outshine Trump if his life depended on it (and sure enough, it could have!). So why is Trump trying to balance his ticket with what is essentially a carbon copy of himself? Because his "sign of weakness," as Salon titled their article, is a financial one.
The Heritage Foundation (those folks behind that Agenda 2025 which Trump says he's never heard of) are also mentors of Vance:
(MSN.com): Kevin Roberts, the president of the Heritage Foundation, said...that he is "good friends" with Vance..."He listens. He's thoughtful. He's funny...He's obviously going to be his own man. He's got to work with our conservative standard bearer..."
(In a)...video which the Heritage Foundation posted... Vance (said): "We are gonna, hopefully in 2024, take back the White House, and this organization is gonna play a major role in helping us figure out how to govern at the White House, at the Senate, at the House and all across our great country. So, Kevin, thank you for your leadership..."
(In a)...video which the Heritage Foundation posted... Vance (said): "We are gonna, hopefully in 2024, take back the White House, and this organization is gonna play a major role in helping us figure out how to govern at the White House, at the Senate, at the House and all across our great country. So, Kevin, thank you for your leadership..."
And that solves the mystery: Trump picked Vance because Trump is so in the tank for the Heritage Foundation, he allowed THEM to pick Vance. All that's left to do now is follow the tradition of that other great Republican scandal Watergate and follow the money -- from Vance to the Heritage Foundation to Agenda 2025 to Heritage Foundation donations to Trump's depleted bank balances!
Rocknation
July 15, 2024
Up to and including Vance!
Rocknation
DING DING DING -- Frasier Balzov, you're our grand prize winner!
...Even people who love Vance can see the danger of Trump...Up to and including Vance!
Rocknation
July 8, 2024
Rocknation
I think he's just on hiatus from the unexpected downturn
of post-debate publicity:
Rocknation
June 19, 2024
Well, duh -- you can't "ditch" what you never had
Independents are the reason why Romney lost to Obama:
And the reason why DuhDon should be expecting to lose the popular vote for the third time in a row. From 2016:
From 2020:
Rocknation
February 21, 2024
Well, they lucked out in terms of the "adult" suspects having been in medical "custody" all along. But their only hope of rounding up all the shooters (and perhaps a sizable chunk of the Kansas City gang scene) is with plea deals based on snitching. Particularly those two juveniles -- is that the real reason why they haven't been charged as adults yet?
Hopefully everyone involved can be seduced with the possibility of ending up with something less than life with no parole.
Rocknation
So there are now four in custody -- two unnamed juveniles and two adults
with a manhunt of at least one more?
Washington Times: ...Miller initially told investigators that he and his friends began running after hearing gunfire and that he was shot in the back, one affidavit says. When investigators told Miller they had video of him chasing someone in Mays’ group and shooting, Miller admitted to firing four to five shots.
A bullet from Miller’s gun killed Lisa Lopez-Galvan...
A bullet from Miller’s gun killed Lisa Lopez-Galvan...
CBS News: ...(A) witness told police a group of four males approached Mays and one of them asked him what he was looking at. In surveillance video, Mays started to approach the group "in an aggressive manner" and pointed at them before pulling out his gun...
Mays...allegedly told police he drew his gun because someone in the group said, "I'm going to get you"...While Mays was chasing a member of the group and pointing the gun at him, the other people in the group pulled out their guns and appeared to start shooting at him...
Mays...allegedly told police he drew his gun because someone in the group said, "I'm going to get you"...While Mays was chasing a member of the group and pointing the gun at him, the other people in the group pulled out their guns and appeared to start shooting at him...
Fox4KC.com: ...(T)wo minors were charged in family court on gun-related and resisting arrest charges...They haven’t been identified yet because they haven’t been certified to stand trial as adults...Miller and Mays were both injured in the shooting...(F)irst responders took them to local hospitals...
Prosecutor...(Jean) Peters Baker declined to comment...on how many shooters in all were involved but said they’re determined to hold every shooter accountable.
Prosecutor...(Jean) Peters Baker declined to comment...on how many shooters in all were involved but said they’re determined to hold every shooter accountable.
Well, they lucked out in terms of the "adult" suspects having been in medical "custody" all along. But their only hope of rounding up all the shooters (and perhaps a sizable chunk of the Kansas City gang scene) is with plea deals based on snitching. Particularly those two juveniles -- is that the real reason why they haven't been charged as adults yet?
Hopefully everyone involved can be seduced with the possibility of ending up with something less than life with no parole.
Rocknation
January 29, 2024
But what Trump supporters really support is the fantasy that it's the socio-economic classes BELOW them who are obstructing their ability to join the classes above. So they passionately cling to the promise of admission to the "economic elites" once enough absolute financial and political power has been obtained to wipe the lower classes out.
What is actually "continuing to rise" is the number of voters who are now looking UP the socio-economic ladder and discovering the root of their problems. More Americans have voted AGAINST Trump than for him TWICE -- and by TWICE as much the second time. If he does make it to November of this year, I'd be willing to bet that Trump scores a popular vote trifecta.
Rocknation
There is no CONTINUED rise of Trump, other than of his vigorously crafted media illusion that there is one.
I certainly agree that:
...(T)he more the economic elites grab, the more everyone else must lose. Someone must be blamed for the ensuing disappointment: in a culture that...valorizes...winners, it can’t be them.
But what Trump supporters really support is the fantasy that it's the socio-economic classes BELOW them who are obstructing their ability to join the classes above. So they passionately cling to the promise of admission to the "economic elites" once enough absolute financial and political power has been obtained to wipe the lower classes out.
What is actually "continuing to rise" is the number of voters who are now looking UP the socio-economic ladder and discovering the root of their problems. More Americans have voted AGAINST Trump than for him TWICE -- and by TWICE as much the second time. If he does make it to November of this year, I'd be willing to bet that Trump scores a popular vote trifecta.
Rocknation
January 15, 2024
I suspect that it was something in Damper's toolbox that made her nine years of probation possible -- her ability to snitch.
Rocknation
2024 Update: After six months, Damper released on "shock" probation
ABC13.com, 6/2020: Cassandra Damper was sentenced to serve 10 years for an aggravated assault count and five years for a tampering with evidence charge.
She pleaded guilty...after the April 2018 shooting of Devyn Holmes...(who) survived, but has had to undergo rigorous rehab since then...A judge ruled in favor of granting (Damper) "shock" probation...(after serving)...six months...(and) will lay out the conditions of her probation for the next nine and a half years.
Damper's attorney...praised the judge's decision..."I don't consider this a 'get out of jail free' card...(T)his is a judge...using all the tools in his box to apply justice in this case...(by) coming up with other means...of just incarceration..."
She pleaded guilty...after the April 2018 shooting of Devyn Holmes...(who) survived, but has had to undergo rigorous rehab since then...A judge ruled in favor of granting (Damper) "shock" probation...(after serving)...six months...(and) will lay out the conditions of her probation for the next nine and a half years.
Damper's attorney...praised the judge's decision..."I don't consider this a 'get out of jail free' card...(T)his is a judge...using all the tools in his box to apply justice in this case...(by) coming up with other means...of just incarceration..."
I suspect that it was something in Damper's toolbox that made her nine years of probation possible -- her ability to snitch.
Rocknation
December 20, 2023
Yep, and enough of those seven out of ten Republicans will either not vote at all
or join independents and those who were either too young or apathetic to vote in 2020 in giving Biden enough votes to contribute to Trump's third consecutive popular vote loss.
From 2016:
From 2020:
Their deep, dark, ugly secret: MAGAs are a sub-minority group which Trump has FAILED to grow -- THAT'S why he lost the popular vote by TWICE as much as he did in 2016.
Rocknation
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