Reminder: We don't do name calling here. No "tRump" or "Drumpf" or any of that. Use people's right names. We're all grownups and this isn't a Facebook group. Thanks guys.
Reminder: We don't do name calling here. No "tRump" or "Drumpf" or any of that. Use people's right names. We're all grownups and this isn't a Facebook group. Thanks guys.
I would include What's App. The latter is the only one I use of the 3, and I only use it with people who do not have Signal, which is far too many. My entire family, including my 90-year-old mother who has dementia uses Signal. My husband, daughter and I are also planning on adding on Threema, since it is Swiss platformed and hopefully out of the Trump-o-sphere. That is also why I recommend getting a VPN, and also looking at getting non-US emails. These are things we have done as well. Exiting the capitulating Tech bro sphere might be a good idea.
I also can't stand to type his name. I prefer an insulting nickname, but I'm a guest here. I always strive to be a good houseguest. Your house, your rules.
I quit using his name when I saw his comment about how his name alone is worth billions. I won't use an insulting nickname, but I also won't use his name, since the T-word is the new c-word, for me. I don't use it when speaking or writing.
Can relate. JVL called me out on the use of my favorite nickname for Ross Douthat a couple years back. His rules do make for a more palatable and professional comment section, and I appreciate that.
I 100% agree with this, and have never liked referring to Trump by any euphemism. However, as I responded to this particular post, and pondered just HOW pathetic Zuckerberg has been this month, I found my self EXTREMELY tempted to place the word "cuck" in there..
Sheesh - I just spent all night coming up with the "Naranja Nazareth." Oh, well. On the plus side, this isn't going to keep me from finally making "fetch" happen.
My dad, who came from transplanted "hillbilly" stock of Arkansas and was the first person in his family to graduate high school and go to college, used to say that anyone who used a swear word simply demonstrated their lack of intelligence because there was always a better, more couth word available to use to get the point across most exquisitely. I have, to some extent, however, much to my chagrin, adopted some of the habits of my young adult children....
For the record "fetch" has been a stand-in Mormon swear word since the late 70's. We all used it. I used it when I said I would never say the "F" word again after high school. I used "fetch" until November 2024 when Trump was announced the winner and I said the "F" word for the first time in 45 years
I was bad with language in high school. Actually got smacked up side the head by a teacher (back in the day when it wasn't an issue) and it was deserved.
Swear words are so overused that in some sense they have become meaningless. ThatтАЩs too bad. One well place swear word can really get attention/relieve stress where something else doesnтАЩt. My father very, very seldom swore. But when he did we would head for the hills.
It felt good. I haven't told anyone other than here but I did tell family with that record going for me it would take something insane to make me use that word (I laugh because I can't stop using it now, though always when I am alone)
Surrender Monkey is not name calling? Don't get me wrong, I don't mind a little name calling, especially when it's well deserved. I always thought "orange idol" had a ring to it, or even Domestic J. Terrorist. Charlie used to indulge.
Well, the problem that I see with using t***p is that the Jewish restriction of typing the name G*d.....I can't see t***p without seeing G*d and that connection is just NOT going to work for me!
JVL, Is Trumpster ok? My motto is: some snark, some sarcasm but always with sense of humor and civil. By the way, I'm looking forward to Huddled Masses. He will provide in depth on this issue that others won't.
Reminder: We don't do name calling here. No "tRump" or "Drumpf" or any of that. Use people's right names. We're all grownups and this isn't a Facebook group. Thanks guys.
In my home we refer to this person as "Monsieur Rigaud," the evil character from Dicken's "Little Dorrit." Wonderfully played by Andy Serkis in the video via BBC! Is that OK? https://www.bbc.co.uk/littledorrit/characterandcast/rigaud.shtml
I love this series. Great name for Trump.
Robert Hubbell refers to this piece in his post today, and he says that people should be exiting Facebook and Instagram.
https://open.substack.com/pub/roberthubbell/p/a-maddening-day-confirms-our-mission?r=f0qfn&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true
I would include What's App. The latter is the only one I use of the 3, and I only use it with people who do not have Signal, which is far too many. My entire family, including my 90-year-old mother who has dementia uses Signal. My husband, daughter and I are also planning on adding on Threema, since it is Swiss platformed and hopefully out of the Trump-o-sphere. That is also why I recommend getting a VPN, and also looking at getting non-US emails. These are things we have done as well. Exiting the capitulating Tech bro sphere might be a good idea.
Thank you! I find the nicknames absolutely exhausting. Judicious use only please!
тАЬAnd this isnтАЩt a Facebook groupтАЭ
Well played sir! JVL, you are one of them smart guys arenтАЩt you?
JVL - should we just call him "Sir"?
New movie: To Sir with no love.
With tears in our eyes.
I also can't stand to type his name. I prefer an insulting nickname, but I'm a guest here. I always strive to be a good houseguest. Your house, your rules.
I quit using his name when I saw his comment about how his name alone is worth billions. I won't use an insulting nickname, but I also won't use his name, since the T-word is the new c-word, for me. I don't use it when speaking or writing.
Can relate. JVL called me out on the use of my favorite nickname for Ross Douthat a couple years back. His rules do make for a more palatable and professional comment section, and I appreciate that.
When I'm really, really angry, I call him Mr. Donald J. Trump. That's how you know I'm furious. And a Mom.
He'll never get a "Mr." from me.
Yeah, mom using my middle name meant trouble! :)
Thanks buddy.
Just as I was going to change it from maggot Mussolini to maggot Mobutu...ЁЯд╖тАНтЩАя╕ПЁЯШЙ
I'm still nursing a grudge about your Phillies City Connect jersey. :)
I can never bear to write his name but I don't believe in stupid names. I just write or say DJT.
The same here. As a former administrator at Rikers Island, all I can manage is DJT.
Technically, his name is Zuckerberg, not Zuck.
I like тАЬDonald J Trump-Musk.тАЭ All spelled correctly including capitalization .
A four-wheel-drive autocrat.
I 100% agree with this, and have never liked referring to Trump by any euphemism. However, as I responded to this particular post, and pondered just HOW pathetic Zuckerberg has been this month, I found my self EXTREMELY tempted to place the word "cuck" in there..
Sheesh - I just spent all night coming up with the "Naranja Nazareth." Oh, well. On the plus side, this isn't going to keep me from finally making "fetch" happen.
My dad, who came from transplanted "hillbilly" stock of Arkansas and was the first person in his family to graduate high school and go to college, used to say that anyone who used a swear word simply demonstrated their lack of intelligence because there was always a better, more couth word available to use to get the point across most exquisitely. I have, to some extent, however, much to my chagrin, adopted some of the habits of my young adult children....
For the record "fetch" has been a stand-in Mormon swear word since the late 70's. We all used it. I used it when I said I would never say the "F" word again after high school. I used "fetch" until November 2024 when Trump was announced the winner and I said the "F" word for the first time in 45 years
Aw, holy heck! ;-D
I envy you your discipline. I have what some refer to as a pottymouth, especially when I am reading the news these days.
I was bad with language in high school. Actually got smacked up side the head by a teacher (back in the day when it wasn't an issue) and it was deserved.
My profanity mostly occurs when I am by myself, reading about MAGA and their leader. ItтАЩs rather like letting the steam out of a tea kettle.
Swear words are so overused that in some sense they have become meaningless. ThatтАЩs too bad. One well place swear word can really get attention/relieve stress where something else doesnтАЩt. My father very, very seldom swore. But when he did we would head for the hills.
Yep!
Given your years of restraint, I imagine that "F" word erupted from your mouth with the white hot fury of a thousand suns.
It felt good. I haven't told anyone other than here but I did tell family with that record going for me it would take something insane to make me use that word (I laugh because I can't stop using it now, though always when I am alone)
Surrender Monkey is not name calling? Don't get me wrong, I don't mind a little name calling, especially when it's well deserved. I always thought "orange idol" had a ring to it, or even Domestic J. Terrorist. Charlie used to indulge.
ItтАЩs a description not a substitution. If I referred to Zuckerberg as тАЬSurrender MonkeyтАЭ that would be wrong.
Also, itтАЩs a Simpsons joke.
So is itтАЩs OK to say that TrumpтАЩs face looks like an orange left out in the rain?
A distinction without difference.
Can we describe Trump as a mango Mussolini? I always liked that description.
Occassionally, sure. Just don't let it be a crutch.
If we're "going Simpsons," then there might be some joy in a monkey knife fight.
Folks, can we take a pause in demeaning monkeys? After all, they had the sense to stop evolving into...us!
hahahahaha, Greywolfe!
I use trump because he doesnтАЩt deserve the respect of having his name capitalized.
I will go to this if needed, personally I use t***p. I don't care for the silly names either.
Well, the problem that I see with using t***p is that the Jewish restriction of typing the name G*d.....I can't see t***p without seeing G*d and that connection is just NOT going to work for me!
Broke your own rule... .Just sayin'.
JVL, Is Trumpster ok? My motto is: some snark, some sarcasm but always with sense of humor and civil. By the way, I'm looking forward to Huddled Masses. He will provide in depth on this issue that others won't.
I like "Dumpster"
I can live with that.
Thanks. I thought you could.
Can we do all caps (TRUMP) like Japanese wrestling used to do for heels?
IтАЩll allow it.
The responses are just a gift!!!!!! HumorтАж. Will Rogers would probably be proud and add some of his ownтАж..
JVL, you're the best. Such a softie!