"Or maybe you do, because elements of the temporarily ruling party seem deeply invested in denial, excuses, and wish-casting."
And then...
"In part, this is understandable: The GOP is rife with cranks, bigots, conspiracy theorists, and clowns with flamethrowers. So, how could Democrats possibly be losing to these guys. And yet."
"Or maybe you do, because elements of the temporarily ruling party seem deeply invested in denial, excuses, and wish-casting."
And then...
"In part, this is understandable: The GOP is rife with cranks, bigots, conspiracy theorists, and clowns with flamethrowers. So, how could Democrats possibly be losing to these guys. And yet."
The lack of self-awareness here that the last statement demonstrates what is communicated in the first statement is all we need to see to understand why the Democrats are sinking. Keep talking about the other political side that way and inflate your own being and purpose... while you get smashed by that other political side.
"Or maybe you do, because elements of the temporarily ruling party seem deeply invested in denial, excuses, and wish-casting."
And then...
"In part, this is understandable: The GOP is rife with cranks, bigots, conspiracy theorists, and clowns with flamethrowers. So, how could Democrats possibly be losing to these guys. And yet."
The lack of self-awareness here that the last statement demonstrates what is communicated in the first statement is all we need to see to understand why the Democrats are sinking. Keep talking about the other political side that way and inflate your own being and purpose... while you get smashed by that other political side.
Is it ok if I keep deadnaming you, J?
No problem.
What made you do it? Going into hiding? Coming out of hiding?
Frankly, I was adopted.
Surely, you’re not being frank.
I should just concede defeat in a contest of puns now.
I am sometimes a punny guy.