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Is the press ‘sanewashing’ Trump?
  • I understand there will be no consequences for the media kings, but I wonder about the levels below. They can’t all be in a position to skip out on what they are flirting with on behalf of America.

  • What started “weirdo” as a slur just recently?
  • I’ve always wished Democratic candidates would be contemptuous when needed. Gutsy. Maybe I’m all wrong, but if for instance Clinton had strongly stood behind having said deplorable.

  • What started “weirdo” as a slur just recently?
  • it looks like that to me too

    Genuine question. I do want to engage in discussing political matters—well, some days, when I’m up for it—but I’m hesitant because I expect to be viewed with some paranoia. I will do my best not to even look at votes. If I snark on headlines for some time, which I would enjoy, maybe enough people will figure out I’m not something bad.

  • What started “weirdo” as a slur just recently?

    I know it’s used toward Trumpist politicians so far. Was the context such that “weirdo” was the only sensible choice?

    I feel troubled by this because Keep Austin Weird, Keep Portland Weird, etc., which is normally celebrated. And I’m weird.

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