John Fetterman explains why Democrat party brand is toxic, and is not sure the Democrats can 'win white men back':
Tara Palmeri: "Why is the Democratic Party viewed as toxic by so many? Even people inside the party acknowledge that."
John Fetterman: "I think their primary currency was shaming and scolding and talking down to people and telling them, hey, I know better than you, or you're dopes, or you're a bro or you're ignorant, how can you be this dumb?
They're they're fascists. How can you vote for that? And, you know, when you're in a state like Pennsylvania, like, I know, and I love people that voted for Trump, and they're not fascist.
If you go to an extreme and you become a boutique kind of a proposition, then you're going to lose the you're going to lose the argument."
Palmeri: "How do Democrats win back white men like yourself?"
Fetterman: "I don't know, and truthfully, I'm not sure. I'm not sure if that's possible, to be honest.
Men are to blame or their, their masculinity is toxic. Or if you unless you're able to conform to our very strict kinds of definition of what we think is appropriate. Well, then I'm just I'm going to find an alternative. And they, they've done that."
The party that calls Americans stupid cannot figure out why the American public will not vote for them.
Longer clip here: https://x.com/EricAbbenante/status/1887596259814613290
Hi everyone, I haven't been active in Solid Ground for a while, but I am still alive and kicking! I now work as personal assistant to a mind-bendingly weird and diva-esque artist-lip-syncher-performer named Fiona Blueberry. She is blissfully clueless about politics and seems to be completely unaware of the culture wars. Working with her is a breath of fresh air. If you need a mood lift, I encourage you to watch this video we made together. Happy 4th, everyone! Wishing you fun/love/peace on this holiday. :) www.fionablueberry.com
Our very own @YayRain (after having imbibed some golden nectar), shares with us yet one more problem with CRT....
FTC Event on the dangers of Gender Affirming Care for Minors
https://www.ftc.gov/media/dangers-gender-affirming-care-minors
Someone I used to know in Boulder posted a photo of her baby who has red food all over her mouth and hands (maybe raspberry sauce?) and wrote this:
Louisa feasts on the entrails of the GOP congresspeople and ICE agents.
Solidarity. ✊
Now I am uncomfortable with some of what ICE is doing, but I'd never say such a thing or tie it to a picture of my baby.
Several people have commented with heart or 100 emojis. One said they really needed this post today.
This coming Sunday morning will be the 5,000th broadcast of Music and the Spoken Word with the Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square.
I’m sick this week and am uncertain that I’ll actually be in the loft this time, and it breaks my heart. But either way it’s going to be great!
Of course. No pressure at all.
