I appreciate your writing, Mr. Nordlinger, because I always learn something new and get a taste of your level wit. It’s not too heavy or serious. Makes it easier to absorb. Thank you.
As Georges Clemenceau points out, America is the only nation ever to go "directly from barbarism to degeneration without the usual interval of civilization."
In 1830 and 1831 DeToqueville travelled our nascent country and published in 1835 and 1840, in two parts his still relevant masterpiece, “Democracy in America”. Half a century before Falstaff sang “Decllna, declina” the Frenchman wrote that we aspire and move to the lowest common denominator. WE HAVE ARRIVED. And three decades after Verdi’s opera debuted, H. L. Mencken in 1920 predicted our present:
“the office of president represents, more and more closely, the inner soul of the people. On some great and glorious day the plain folks of the land will reach their heart's desire at last and the White House will be adorned by a downright moron.”
Jay writes: “ There is a fixed belief in quarters of our country that the former first lady is, in fact, a man named “Mike.” I first learned of this belief about ten years ago.”
The first person in my recollection to express this was the comedienne Joan Rivers.
The Nazi Republicans: The Rise of Racist Christian Nationalism
Nazi Republicans know what their marching orders are: follow Cheeto’s voter suppression and interference. They are counting on the midterms will be rigged. Every Nazi Republican racist policy that comes from SCOTUS, Cheeto and his WH goons, or those in the legislature is driven by white Christian Nationalism, animated by Project 2025. The Nazi Republican plan seeks to disenfranchise 66% of the electorate.
WE the People demand more of the Democratic party and the Democratic Socialist movement within the party recognize the danger facing the country while the Democratic establishment continue to want business as usual, hoping this too will pass, hoping that they get a nice pat on the head from Nazi Republicans.
These “cowardly lions” as O’Donnell describes them are not to be believed when they say they regret that they voted for something that turns to shit….like Cassidy’s confirmation vote for RFK Jr. Let’s not forget that Cheeto was impeached twice and Senate Republicans prevented conviction because it would sure look bad for the party if two Republican presidents had been forced to leave office. And even if some Republicans did the right thing on the J6 impeachment it wasn’t enough to get the appropriate conviction but for Nixon in that day even Republicans had the moral conviction that there were enough votes for conviction.
Despite their failings the Nazi Republicans have managed until now to obfuscate the true KKK leanings they have for our fellow AfroAmerican citizens as evidenced by the SCOTUS ruling that finally gutted the last remnants of the VRA(Voting Rights Act). Of course the Federalist supported nominations came from a Nazi Repubican institution and with the help of McConnell sealed the partisan SCOTUS now serving.
And for now the Nazi Republicans who have so far rubberstamped Cheeto’s brazen nepotistic corruption are feeling uneasy. Tax breaks for the ultrawealthy donor class while gutting the American social safety net, abandoning American aid to foreign countries but ok with genocide, and firing necessary civil servants in the name of fiscal conservatism can seem alright, federal corruption is a step gone too far. But they’re ok with wining elections by cheating and digitally manipulating the results.
So the Nazi Republicans have shown the American people who they really are. A group of lawless, bought off, immoral, racist, misogynistic culture warriors who have propaganidized themselves to public office. WE the People have seen enough. The electorate should not give them the public office of dogcatcher for at least 20 years.
I do love how you jump on someone else’s train of thought to go on a rant here, I mean go off the rails. I am curious, not that you are capable of, or would give the time, when did you start equating the N word with “Republicans”…before, or after the G.O.P. and a minority, majority “Trumpers” took over my formerly beloved party…no thanks to a broken, winner take all primary system. But I do love your thinking you speak for “AfroAmericans” But there in lies, I mean reveals the lies you tell to yourself and one of the only people reading your rants on Planet Earth (cool Duran Duran song…didn’t you think Reagan was a Nazi too “Protect the Vote”…look now, racism is all around the Nazi Republicans, no evidence required). Last you checked, SCOTUS has denied not a single eligible American one’s right to suffrage…you just like jury rigging when “AfroAmericans” get a Jerry Mannered district because you judge people by their colour of their skin like you black label all “Republicans” because…you judge people through a broken prism of race, gender and class Protection the Vote…there in lies your problem
FU...your "party" has turned into a group of authoritarians dead set on rigging the elections and holding onto power....they are traitors to the democratic republic and by your association in defense of them you're a Benedict Arnold yourself. It's sad and disgusting that you call yourself an American. You're a Nazi.
God bless America, in spite of all the rhesus monkeys in the Bada Bing, I mean Oval Office. The Sasquatchcentennial will be remembered in fifty years like Ill Duce and his wife…sorry to make a bold and Cold War prediction…but there will be a reckoning (good, not great second L.P.), I mean wrecking of all things Trumpism when Don King finally answers to The Man and St. Pete hits the dump button for the express elevator six thousand feet under. Ashli Babbitt, Renee “fing bit..”Good amd Alex Pretti still cannot be reached for comment. Their real killer Presidente Duterte is in the White House GOD HELP U.S. We the Living in Idiocracy. Jesus take him…I mean Calgon take me away. Gotta run on. Thanks for taking my rant Onward and Upward. Peace through superior mental firepower
I appreciate your writing, Mr. Nordlinger, because I always learn something new and get a taste of your level wit. It’s not too heavy or serious. Makes it easier to absorb. Thank you.
Thx a ton, SB.
As Georges Clemenceau points out, America is the only nation ever to go "directly from barbarism to degeneration without the usual interval of civilization."
In 1830 and 1831 DeToqueville travelled our nascent country and published in 1835 and 1840, in two parts his still relevant masterpiece, “Democracy in America”. Half a century before Falstaff sang “Decllna, declina” the Frenchman wrote that we aspire and move to the lowest common denominator. WE HAVE ARRIVED. And three decades after Verdi’s opera debuted, H. L. Mencken in 1920 predicted our present:
“the office of president represents, more and more closely, the inner soul of the people. On some great and glorious day the plain folks of the land will reach their heart's desire at last and the White House will be adorned by a downright moron.”
Jay writes: “ There is a fixed belief in quarters of our country that the former first lady is, in fact, a man named “Mike.” I first learned of this belief about ten years ago.”
The first person in my recollection to express this was the comedienne Joan Rivers.
Do millions really love Kid Rock? 😊
🤷♂️
If only …
The Nazi Republicans: The Rise of Racist Christian Nationalism
Nazi Republicans know what their marching orders are: follow Cheeto’s voter suppression and interference. They are counting on the midterms will be rigged. Every Nazi Republican racist policy that comes from SCOTUS, Cheeto and his WH goons, or those in the legislature is driven by white Christian Nationalism, animated by Project 2025. The Nazi Republican plan seeks to disenfranchise 66% of the electorate.
WE the People demand more of the Democratic party and the Democratic Socialist movement within the party recognize the danger facing the country while the Democratic establishment continue to want business as usual, hoping this too will pass, hoping that they get a nice pat on the head from Nazi Republicans.
These “cowardly lions” as O’Donnell describes them are not to be believed when they say they regret that they voted for something that turns to shit….like Cassidy’s confirmation vote for RFK Jr. Let’s not forget that Cheeto was impeached twice and Senate Republicans prevented conviction because it would sure look bad for the party if two Republican presidents had been forced to leave office. And even if some Republicans did the right thing on the J6 impeachment it wasn’t enough to get the appropriate conviction but for Nixon in that day even Republicans had the moral conviction that there were enough votes for conviction.
Despite their failings the Nazi Republicans have managed until now to obfuscate the true KKK leanings they have for our fellow AfroAmerican citizens as evidenced by the SCOTUS ruling that finally gutted the last remnants of the VRA(Voting Rights Act). Of course the Federalist supported nominations came from a Nazi Repubican institution and with the help of McConnell sealed the partisan SCOTUS now serving.
And for now the Nazi Republicans who have so far rubberstamped Cheeto’s brazen nepotistic corruption are feeling uneasy. Tax breaks for the ultrawealthy donor class while gutting the American social safety net, abandoning American aid to foreign countries but ok with genocide, and firing necessary civil servants in the name of fiscal conservatism can seem alright, federal corruption is a step gone too far. But they’re ok with wining elections by cheating and digitally manipulating the results.
So the Nazi Republicans have shown the American people who they really are. A group of lawless, bought off, immoral, racist, misogynistic culture warriors who have propaganidized themselves to public office. WE the People have seen enough. The electorate should not give them the public office of dogcatcher for at least 20 years.
I do love how you jump on someone else’s train of thought to go on a rant here, I mean go off the rails. I am curious, not that you are capable of, or would give the time, when did you start equating the N word with “Republicans”…before, or after the G.O.P. and a minority, majority “Trumpers” took over my formerly beloved party…no thanks to a broken, winner take all primary system. But I do love your thinking you speak for “AfroAmericans” But there in lies, I mean reveals the lies you tell to yourself and one of the only people reading your rants on Planet Earth (cool Duran Duran song…didn’t you think Reagan was a Nazi too “Protect the Vote”…look now, racism is all around the Nazi Republicans, no evidence required). Last you checked, SCOTUS has denied not a single eligible American one’s right to suffrage…you just like jury rigging when “AfroAmericans” get a Jerry Mannered district because you judge people by their colour of their skin like you black label all “Republicans” because…you judge people through a broken prism of race, gender and class Protection the Vote…there in lies your problem
FU...your "party" has turned into a group of authoritarians dead set on rigging the elections and holding onto power....they are traitors to the democratic republic and by your association in defense of them you're a Benedict Arnold yourself. It's sad and disgusting that you call yourself an American. You're a Nazi.
Excellent commentary.
Thank you.
Strong piece and back to your political meat and potatoes. I was worried about an endless European travelogue.
How about making a place for some Gershwin? After all is said and done Summertime is the most covered song in the history of recorded music.
Yes!!
God bless America, in spite of all the rhesus monkeys in the Bada Bing, I mean Oval Office. The Sasquatchcentennial will be remembered in fifty years like Ill Duce and his wife…sorry to make a bold and Cold War prediction…but there will be a reckoning (good, not great second L.P.), I mean wrecking of all things Trumpism when Don King finally answers to The Man and St. Pete hits the dump button for the express elevator six thousand feet under. Ashli Babbitt, Renee “fing bit..”Good amd Alex Pretti still cannot be reached for comment. Their real killer Presidente Duterte is in the White House GOD HELP U.S. We the Living in Idiocracy. Jesus take him…I mean Calgon take me away. Gotta run on. Thanks for taking my rant Onward and Upward. Peace through superior mental firepower