Happy July 4th, Jeff. Yesterday, waiting at a Costco table for my tires to be installed, I had a 45 minute conversation with a MAGA who sat down to eat his hot dog. (I was reading a book until he interrupted). Wide ranging convo until he asked where I lived--Whittier. He responded it used to be nice when he grew up in Whittier but now "there are so many Mexicans." I said, Yeah, that is part of the appeal; why don't you like Mexicans?" Ranting. So, then I asked how he liked what the President is doing. Shrug. Said he used to like him but now trump only cares about making himself richer. I asked several more questions and determined that yes, this MAGA is not tuned into the news--at all. Pox on me for thinking this but I had an inkling that the State Fair extravaganza in D.C. would be the Jonestown of MAGAs. Judging from the size of crowds, I'm guessing the Costco MAGA is not alone in his disillusionment. Peace and cheers. This too shall pass.
Well said. Fight like hell, in big ways or small, to restore our democracy for all!
Happy July 4th, Jeff. Yesterday, waiting at a Costco table for my tires to be installed, I had a 45 minute conversation with a MAGA who sat down to eat his hot dog. (I was reading a book until he interrupted). Wide ranging convo until he asked where I lived--Whittier. He responded it used to be nice when he grew up in Whittier but now "there are so many Mexicans." I said, Yeah, that is part of the appeal; why don't you like Mexicans?" Ranting. So, then I asked how he liked what the President is doing. Shrug. Said he used to like him but now trump only cares about making himself richer. I asked several more questions and determined that yes, this MAGA is not tuned into the news--at all. Pox on me for thinking this but I had an inkling that the State Fair extravaganza in D.C. would be the Jonestown of MAGAs. Judging from the size of crowds, I'm guessing the Costco MAGA is not alone in his disillusionment. Peace and cheers. This too shall pass.
Luckily, all the foreign visitors came for the World Cup and reminded us that we have much to celebrate. It was turning out to be a deflating Semiquincentennial affair until they arrived. I am thankful for that and pleased we do not need to rely on Trump for the celebrations. https://www.collegetowns.org/p/world-cup-visitors-remind-americans-to-celebrat-our-semiquincentennial
Happy 4th Jeff!