People Who Have Screamed 'Racism' For Decades Wonder Why No One Is Listening To Them About Trump
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U.S.—Many on the left are extremely concerned with the racist behavior of President Trump, especially with recent remarks telling non-white citizens to “go back” where they came from, and are trying to raise the alarm bells about how harmful that behavior is. The problem is, no one seems to be paying them any attention, despite the fact that they’re very experienced in warning people about racism, since they’ve done it about absolutely everything for decades straight.
“I don’t know what’s going on,” said left-wing activist Ryan Weber. “Every day for years and years we’ve been yelling about racist things, from words to symbols to holidays to breakfast cereals to every single Republican ever, and we just assumed everyone was carefully taking notes every time we spoke up, but it seems like no one was paying attention at all.”
This is very troubling to the left, because they think Trump is even more racist than the usual things they have labeled as racist, but they’re not sure how to express that. “I mean, we compared John McCain to George Wallace,” stated Democrat Maggie Wilkins, “and I’m not sure who to compare Trump to in order to show he’s an even more worser racist.”
Activists are considering coming up with other words to express that Trump is a worse kind of racist. They considered “white supremacist,” but they’ve been using that a lot lately, so it would only mean to most people that Trump is as bad as the Betsy Ross flag. So they tried to invent a new term -- double plus racist -- to express how extra racist Trump is, but then remembered they already used that on Mitt Romney.
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Trump is a racist, but his racism is based on opportunism. In other words, what's in it (the racism) for him?
He retweeted white supremacists many times, because he thought it would get him some votes.
He perpetrated the racist birther hoax because he believed , correctly, that it would make him popular with the tea party people.
This website that BF has linked to claims:
Fake news you can trust, delivered straight to your inbox.
So his seed is bullshit.
lol, i didnt even read the article.
As soon as I saw it was yet another screed about SJW I glazed over.
Where were the trannys? You need to step up your game.
You got to say it! Can you believe it!
Just wondering, because there's no group avatar at the top. So I don't know if this was seeded to a group or not.*
But thanks for clearing that up. It's just...ya know....some here will take this as the gospel and run with it. Then it's just a big ol' food fight
*I see now....the group name is hidden in the link. Dumb people like me don't look for things like that unless prodded
Or...ya know... some might not recognize the satire and instinctively attack it. Fortunately only one individual was under the misconception that it was real.
C'mon Trout, an honest mistake shouldn't 'Prod' U into claiming you're 'dumb' or 'stupid', or Steer you into being marked with a scar,let yourself B not so judgemental, so you can earn an A
whole lot more.
That should be the standard for everyone here. I'll look forward to you championing the cause!
Which cause might that be Vic...
The Scarletter A, or Scarlet Letter A ,would have been my point, possibly do you wish to wear it ?
The one which you so dramatically promoted....that "anyone" can make a mistake. I'm sure you'll extend that courtesy to others, or just liberals? It seems like you are already telling us, aren't you? As Obama used to say "It's who we are!" Yup!
Look below...Vic thinks I'm stupid. As do many of his buddies. I'm just trying not to disappoint
It's one thing for me to self-disparage. And seeing as how we don't even like each other, you should probably refrain from saying things like "you didn't" after I said "I wouldn't want to disappoint" or replacing that phrase with a giggling emoji
Ya know....for a self-described Christian, you are actually very cruel. Do you think Jesus approves?
So you continue to post lies, figures
personally I think the term racist lost its "Bite" when people started using it and confusing it with the term bigotry, both can be equally as bad as the other , but a bigot can be a bigot and not be a racist.
If a term is wrongly over used , it eventually gets ignored.
like Socialist ?
They are often using it properly, it's their critics who haven't a clue what the word actually means.
Or Nazi.
good example and true
it has been worn out for a long time
It was a very strong term, it used to be one of the worst things you could call someone, but liberals have totally diluted any strength it once had after applying it to virtually everyone they disagreed with. However, they are having limited success using it defensively. The liberal construct known as "women of color" is a perfect example. You see, that term implies so many things: The victim status of the women, their experiences & their virtue, while invalidating the arguments of the non-women of color - the white!
It will be a while before they wear out that one!
A non-woman of color, would be a Man, possibly a Brown or Black Man, in the way it is written, no ?
As non-woman refers to a male.
Of color, refers to not White
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There is nothing you can enlighten me about.
There are 17 months left.
I consider people "racist" who disagree with my belief that no racial group is superior to another.
Thinking you're superior, or calling someone a racist epitaph is certainly racist. But it's also racist to simply ignore the plight of minorities who are being subjected to unfair or unequal treatment under the law. It's racist to claim that those who aren't subject to such unfair treatment aren't being accommodated by the equality movement. Just because "women of color" are trying to stand up for their rights and be heard doesn't mean they are putting white women down or "invalidating" any complaints white women have. They merely experience all the prejudice and inequality white women feel with an added helping of racial inequity. The gender pay gap for women is that they earn 23% less than a man for equal work. But women of color make between 39-47% less (39% less for black women, 47% less for Hispanic women). Are they not supposed to point out this additional disparity for fear of alienating the white women who are making 23% less than men? Seems rather silly and disingenuous as are most of these claims that the word "racist" has lost its meaning. It's only lost it to those who are too numb to it and likely employ it regularly in their lives and just got tired of hearing people call them racists, they never actually stopped being racists.
Is that what you really believe?
Let's put it to the test:
A local Starbucks had a no-loitering policy. Should it apply to everyone or just whites?
Is anyone eligible to victim status in a hate crime or just "protected groups" (as Eric Holder used to say) ?
Just old white males, waiting for the Female mailman, delivering male ordered brides, that they can groom into the young men they once were
attracted to.
Yea, it's pretty amazing how the Republicans have buried their collective heads in the sand with this clown. All while defending and excusing one who is a hundred times worst than your Russian buddies convinced you Hillary was.
The potUS should never be one stoking the fires of racism, yet this one does. He expresses racist sentiment in one hand, while claiming to be the "least racist person" one could ever meet.
Think on that
Trump, the least racist person, can you actually agree with Trump on this ?
You haven't been able to answer my simple questions. Just the usual anti-Trump Tirade!
Trump, the least racist person, can you actually agree with Trump on this ?
No. The point of that is what? We had at least one President who was a racist. His name was Woodrow Wilson. There are some liberals who liked some of his policies. Somebody once asked me on the old Newsvine what I thought of candidate Trump. I was a Cruz/Rubio supporter back then. I replied that I didn't think Trump was electable, but if I could magically put him in the White House I would! I think he is the best thing that happened to this nation in the past 40 years. Anything that turns out those disgusting HATEFUL liberals is a blessing!
And BTW, I know somebody who was convinced he conspired with Russia.
like I said vic , it lost its bite.
personally I do not know nor associate with anyone who thinks the use of racism is ok, I have seen people like that and know they do exist , am I free to use my bigotry and prejudice to exercise my unenumerated right to freely choose whom I associate with and exclude them from my social circle? I think so.
In my case I don't see the color of the skin , but the content of their character and listen to what they say and how they act. That and that alone will dictate how I interact with them on an individual basis.
Only One ?
Just because U Can't let yourself see or hear, the truth about Trump, doesn't mean the truth isn't different than your perceived misconception.
Have you read Mueller's report in full ?
I haven't, and will not, as i've read enough, to know Trump is GUILTY AS SIN
, and was never "exonerated", just never charged, as Mueller never considered charging him, as a sitting POTUS cannot be, in keeping with DOJ guidelines, but you just keep on believing the LIAR in Chief, it makes you look and sound so gullible to some others, but hey Vic, you have plenty of Trump cheerleaders to converse with about your perverse shared views.
Well said. BTW look how far we have come as a nation. Remember when we used to actually see or hear acts of racism? Just think of the offhand discriminatory comments we might hear from someone or the racist or ethnic jokes that were once prevalent in our society. How long has it been since we have experienced any of that?
Yeah, well try using it yourself and see if it is impotent. And, I know a conservative man is not rising to the occasion to speechify on the cause of suffering women (of any color): Just pay women equal to their abilities and get out of their way!
man its been DECADES since I have heard a good polish joke , funny thing is the one that always told them to me was a polish holocaust survivor, he told old jokes but knew I was a young audience so even though corney , they were still funny since I hadn't heard them before, I miss that man , may he rest in peace, of all the people I have met in my life, he was the one that taught me not to take myself to seriously.
You know who that was directed to. Somebody I have a wager with. There is another notable Russia conspiracy believer who appears to lave left us. Remember the one who supposedly worked in the federal government and used to write an article once a month? He was so sure that the Mueller Report would bring down the curtain on Trump. He's been long gone since the report was released.
Just because U Can't let yourself see or hear, the truth about Trump, doesn't mean the truth isn't different than your perceived misconception.
I see Trump clearly, with ALL his many flaws and his many successes!
I haven't, and will not, as i've read enough, to know Trump is GUILTY AS SIN
The GUILTY are about to be exposed and they better be prosecuted!
and was never "exonerated", just never charged, as Mueller never considered charging him, as a sitting POTUS cannot be, in keeping with DOJ guidelines
That will be the first question democrats will ask Mueller on Wednesday - "Was it because of nothing else than DOJ policy that prevented you from indicting the President?" I hate to reveal another prophecy, but Mueller cannot answer "yes" because he has already written & stated that he and his liberal team never considered the legality of that issue. The problem will be when Republicans question him and ask "when he knew that Trump was not involved in a conspiracy with the Russians?" That answer will lead to some damning questions. I'm sure the delay in Mueller coming forward is related to that. They got to prepare the POS!
Don't forget - a six month self imposed suspension!
Well said!
Excellent post!
Unfortunately, Rep. Ayanna Pressley (a "woman of color" in The Squad) disagrees, and takes her marginalizing people beyond race:
Go tell Bernie Sanders
You know I can relate to that. Where I grew up there were only two types of people, those who came off the boat next to last ans those who came off last. The jokes went back and forth, but the jokes we laughed at were the ones about us!
That reminds me of a play I just saw about Marian Anderson and Albert Einstein. Marian initially balked when her friend wanted her to stand up for black people when she was discriminated against, but she ended up doing it - and performing at the Lincoln Memorial.
Sorry, I'm not in the habit of calling people "racists" just because I disagree with them.
I never have understood the people who talk as she does.
Why do black people think they can speak for all black people? or Hispanic, or LGBT?
Reading that little snippet you posted , it seems to me she is worried about being marginalized without realizing for all her talk , she is the one marginalizing herself .
The point she's trying to make that if a minority wants to run for office, they should use that power to help their people.
And while I can understand why she feels that way, the problem with that is that she doesn't get to tell everyone else how they need to act based on their race, gender, sexual orientation, or whatever, and how being a minority should define them. The choice that works for her may not work for someone else. Just as the example I used about Marian Anderson - 2 years later she did decide to speak up - it was her choice. When she didn't want to be the face of discrimination, she was free to refuse, and she did.
unfortunately , U R correct
Evidently Vic likes pathological liars, con men, crooks, buffoons and ignoramuses.
The MSM?
I can understand those statement coming from a political activist (although they do not speak for all minorities and think they do) but not a US Senator.
A Senator should not disenfranchise anyone.
Silly me. Here I've always thought that Members of Congress were supposed to consider all Americans as "their people". Now you tell me, and Rep. Pressley clearly states that the race of the Representative comes before their nationality and that "their people" are only those of their own race. I didn't see anything like that in the Oath of Office. Isn't that also racism?
Oh no you didn't. I think you meant that to STATE something positive, but I will have you know that it rears the UGLY head of something negative!!! And, it went right over your head.
Yes , you are being a little silly.
Members of Congress were elected to represent the peoples that elected them, and the sentiments of their constituents, not the sentiments of ALL Americans.
Do you think peoples in the midwest have the same outlook as those of Brooklyn New York or such ? Cause i think their priorities might be different.
I'll agree, since not everyone of their constituents is the same race and or religion, that they DO need to represent ALL of their constituents ( UNLIKE TRUMP, who ONLY panders to a confused White Base), even if the majority are of a certain ethnicity, religion, or race.
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Note, i agree that a member of Congress should consider all Americans, but their priorities need to be in tune with the peoples who sent them to Washington to represent them, and usually they share some of those same attributes, as say their constituencies race, ethnicity and religion.
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I do not agree with the way she stated these allegiances, but i think we can get the drift, even if inartfully explained, like this post, by me.
You tell him - you have a gift of gab. Go. For. It. All relics need to step aside-including liberal ones if it is the case.
No, you are just in the habit of droning on and on about propaganda du jour. This too will past, Vic Eldred. "The Think-tank knoweth."
You spoke what needed articulation. Even though it was so much commonsense it really should not have need stating. You took the time to put it into words. And that is what the Congresswoman did too. She took the time to try to shock her people who are carrying a form of betrayal too far out on the field - such that they are losing their connection to 'home' —wherever that home is.
She is saying to black and brown people don't forget you do have roots. That is, you can be with and do with whomever whatever you want, but at the end of the day it is the root of your being that forms and shapes your foundation in this life! Don't lose that as you go forth.
Of course, it's raw: It is similar to a dash of cold water throw in the face to snap some people back to reality.
Or something like that. I have not read her quote in days!
I knew that the DAR, school systems, and others were involved in banning Marian Anderson, but I didn't know that she, herself, didn't want to sing at the Lincoln Memorial. Here's an interesting biographical summary of the event:
You clearly didn't bother to read my entire comment, either.
In the play, it was when she wasn't allowed to stay at the Nassau Inn after a performance and spent the night with Einstein, 2 years prior, that was when she was first encouraged to make an issue out of the discrimination she experienced. Now, this was a play so clearly they invented her actual conversations; I don't know if she was really encouraged to make an issue of it in real life (although that night did lead to a lasting friendship with Einstein, who abhorred racism) at that time.
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And that has what to do with what I said about how I judge people?
Personally I do not know nor associate with anyone who thinks the use of racism is ok, I have seen people like that and know they do exist , am I free to use my bigotry and prejudice to exercise my unenumerated right to freely choose whom I associate with and exclude them from my social circle? I think so.
In my case I don't see the color of the skin , but the content of their character and listen to what they say and how they act. That and that alone will dictate how I interact with them on an individual basis.
There is exactly what your responding to, to make your statement .
Which leads me to ponder , how do you define racist or racism?
The definition I use is pretty simple, racism is using a persons race as a way to determine how one would treat them, a racist is one that uses the race of an individual to determine how they will treat someone. And to me using that definition , it doesn't matter what side of the political divides it comes from , or how they intend to use it.
When I click on your link I only get to the Babylon Bee website, not the actual article. Why is that? Am I stupid? Am I doing something wrong?
Trout,
The Babylon Bee is a satirical Christian site.
Good to know. From now on I will click on BF's seed button when I see stuff like this. It sounded like satire, but I had to be sure
Also look to see what category it was put in. Maybe I should see if we can make the category bold so that it's easy to see?
I learned something new. Thank-you. If you want to make it bold, that might be easier for people with old, tired eyes. It would be appreciated, but not necessary.
The article is satire. "Fake news you can trust". It's been kind of fun watching so many panties get so bunched up in the threads above though don't you think?
I thought it was satire and when I clicked on the link I knew for sure. People are making snide comments that I don't get satire and they're the ones running with this article like it's the fucking gospel.
Obviously calling people 'racist' after hearing a Presidential candidate call Mexicans "rapists", called Africa countries "shitholes", told American citizens to "go back" to where they came from and called those waving swastikas while chanting "Jews will not replace us!" "very fine people", is all because we're losing the argument. And it's true, we've apparently lost the argument that racism and prejudice are bad, that they should be avoided. The right has flipped the script and now embraces racism, they just claim its all against them as "white conservative Christians" losing their white culture because of perceived "reverse racism". And if you point out their racism they claim the word has no meaning anymore. How convenient.
Can you believe a clean, intelligent, and articulate Black American asked and was graced with that elected official to become his second officer? How about those two guys? Well-matched, too!
You have a few points wrong.
No, Trump didn't call all Mexicans "rapists". He also said they are bringing "drugs", and "crime", and that "some, I assume, are good people." Yes, some are good people, some are bring drugs, and crime with them. Including "rapists". Care to prove that statement wrong? Or you could just fall back on the standby; "We all know what he meant."
Now onto the next comment hatchet job by the left.
I will give you that Trump called Haiti a "shit hole". He was definitely politically incorrect.
The above link is long, but a really good read about the breakdown of the situation in Haiti.
You would prefer "Love it or leave it"? But this is Trump we are talking about. Yes, he said it, and his supporters chanted it. It in no way removes the racism or stupidity of the 4 members of the "squad". You may now defend them blindly, and hypocritically. Just make sure you don't lose that "anyone that doesn't agree with me is a racist" outrage.
Thank you for proving the point. Keep right on screaming; in case you haven't guessed no one really is listening anymore.
the ones not listening, are the ones who most ought
No DP was correct on every point.
Well now YOU are listening. And you are SOMEBODY. As far as your guy in the White House, here is a simple solution: Tell him to get off Twitter and let the nation rest from his state of mind. We don't give a damn about what he thinks is a shithole or gold toilet or beautiful woman. The job of president is about service not 'chatting it up' with his buddies on Twitter! And, one more thing, he ain't one of the boys anymore to talk trash at will. The presidency of the United States is not a "shithole" for him to flush into the streets of the world every: morning, noon, evening, and night!
So you would have no problem if someone said about your community "Yeah, you know where Ronin comes from, they have a lot of problems, they're doing drugs, they're committing crime. They're rapists. And some I assume, are good people."
I take it that is a true statement, correct? You do have people in your town that do drugs and have committed crimes and have raped, no? But that statement would seem to indicate, even though it doesn't explicitly state, that a majority of those from your town can't be trusted and are a blight on humanity. If you were from a traditionally minority neighborhood, say Harlem, then it would seem like someone was making the case for prejudice.
In the case of Donald, he painted the vast majority of Mexicans with the "drug runner" "rapist" tags, while barely noting that "some are good people". He was nicer to Nazi's when he called them "very fine people". Why didn't he something more along the lines of "When conservatives marching to protect confederate statues had white supremacists and Nazis show up, they’re not conservatisms best, They’re not you. They’re not representing you. They’re sick people that have lots of problems, and they’re bringing those problems with them. They’re bringing racism. They’re bringing hate. They’re fascists. Some in that crowd, I assume, are good people."
Just being 'politically incorrect' would be a dream compared to the constant vile rhetoric this President spouts.
No, and neither does their poor choice of words remove Trump and his followers disgusting display of bigotry.
and i assume, some are good people"
He wasn't rea;lly sure, there were good people in Mexico, as he had to assume it
Barely able to stand it, can you? And so you mock . It's okay if mocking keeps you from crying. You could not break the first Black American President and his Vice-President and so there is this continuous 'gnashing of teeth.'
What he meant here was that some, he assumes, are white.
Sorry, the left has lost the ability to define what racism is.
They have abused the privilege. They can still scream it; but the rest of us will ignore them.
You are making the claim. Prove it. This is the reason people are shutting off the racist talk from the left.
You think I voted for Trump? I voted for Gary Johnson. I don't do the "lesser of two evils bs". I even was a campaign volunteer for Johnson in my district- complete waste of time on my part I found out after the election. No third party candidate stands a chance against the Establishment.
You think Trump actually listens to me; or even any of his ardent followers? Trump listens to Trump. I don't think he would even listen to any members of his family. He would disown them first.
Then maybe you should work on getting someone else elected next time around! Of course with the Democrats insane exploding clown car of candidates running ever further left that might be hard. Especially when "Deplorable" now means anyone that won't vote Democrat. Trust me, as an independent fiscal conservative that tactic isn't working. I might break my own rules and vote for Trump if the left keeps pushing.
Till then you will have to put up with Trump like the rest of us. We might have him for another 4 years; isn't that a refreshing thought.
Sorry Ronin the right right has lost the ability to lie away their racism and bigotry, as trump proved
And you are trying to ignore it
It's really too bad that people can't see the right except for their racism
Wow, bravo. You can't read something even when it is plainly posted for you.
1) Trump was talking about illegal immigrants; who are in violation of our laws once they illegally cross out borders. Not all Mexicans. So unless the vast majority of Mexicans are illegal immigrants to the US you are flat out wrong.
2) Trump never called Nazis "very fine people" no matter how many times you repeat it.
3) "Just being 'politically incorrect' would be a dream compared to the constant vile rhetoric this President spouts."
What would you call Haiti? A paradise that people are dying to leave? A hot tourist spot that Canada and other countries have warnings on? A government that is so corrupt that it is literally fleecing its own people to death.
4) "So you would have no problem if someone said about your community "Yeah, you know where Ronin comes from, they have a lot of problems, they're doing drugs, they're committing crime. They're rapists. And some I assume, are good people."
Could you please tell our local police? Really, it would be a great service to us. We have an increasing crime rate- drug dealers are definitely using the public park at night; and I know of at least two houses that would qualify as drug dens (Which is saying a lot. Chances are there are twice that many.). Some of the drug dealers are rapists; they don't seem to care about the sex of their victims either. The increased drug availability has lead to increase theft, vandalism, and at least two people getting killed in the bed of their own home. But since we are an upper middle class neighborhood we get only day time police patrols; and an occasional unmarked police car that will sit for a few hours at one of the park's entrances during their lunch break. We have been told our crime rate is much lower than neighborhoods surrounding us; so the night patrols are sent all around us. So we must have what "some I assume, are good people".
It would be appreciated so I don't get stopped ever again by a drugged out gay man stepping in front of my moving car begging me for help after he has been raped by his drug dealer! Not a call that I want to make at 0130 on any night; or how I want to spend a half hour waiting for the police to show up! The police station is less than 2 miles from our neighborhood.
Satisfied? Will you make the call to the police? Not that they would bother to listen to you any more than they do to us.
Nope. I said it I stand by it. You prove it's not true.
Steven Miller is an educated fool who appeared on Fox News Sunday and uttered this:
Let me be clear. If and when any one is acting like or is a fully 'erect' racist individual all the time and she or he thinks they will find cover behind plugging up their ears, numbing their conscience, or telling others they do not know when they are being treated unfairly, unkindly, vulgarly, or violently because of their race that FOOL has another thing coming.
You can't hide RACISM behind propaganda. No matter how long you try. It will expose you! Deal with that in your think-tanks!
The damn gop wants you to believe people don't care about racism anymore...
That would be convenient for the damn gop with Trump running for reelection.
Except, non-racists do care and there are way more of us than in the damn gop!
Having read their pro-racism line I approve the idea of the damn gop owning racism...
Hypocrisy is when: You believe it's wrong to mistreat someone because of the color of their skin. However, you think it's perfectly ok to mock and dehumanize Trump by claiming he has orange skin.
Those people in their skin color are not provoking Trump or the surrounding nations! A foolish president and his Twitter account! How come you can figure this out, Taco?!
Is it ok to mock someone for the way they look or not?
trmp chose his skin color. He looks awful
He looks like he has a bad case of jaundice.
No it is not okay to mock people for the way they look. You really did not need to ask me that!
Let me put what is happening with President Trump in its proper context: What is he doing for the portion of the country that does mock him?
Trump on purpose: race-baits them; directly writes about 'em in tweets (with a world-wide audience in tow); lies to and on other authority figures; runs rough-shod over rules, customs, traditions, and norms. If someone was to politically 'shock' your world on a regular basis sooner or later you would have no recourse except to strike back (act out). He who does not want to be politically lampooned should take care to mind his P's and Q's regarding others. That said. . .Trump has not been burned in effigy yet.
People should strike back in a way that conforms with the morals they say they endorse. I have no problem conceding that Trump's tendencies are juvenile and insensitive. Let's not be like him. Let's be better than him.
Google "Trump burning in effigy." Although honestly, I don't have as much of a problem with that because I assume those people don't really want to light another human being on fire.
Jaundice you can't help....bad spray tans you can!
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What's humane about the orange toddler?
Great article, it says so much that needed saying!
Nope
“I don’t know what’s going on,” said left-wing activist Ryan Weber. “Every day for years and years we’ve been yelling about racist things, from words to symbols to holidays to breakfast cereals to every single Republican ever, and we just assumed everyone was carefully taking notes every time we spoke up, but it seems like no one was paying attention at all.”
Apparently the word….. " ASS "ume…….and it's meaning, isn't in the "dictionaries for the "Left" !
But they do use the word …... bunches !
I find that republicans use that word more than anyone except for the teen set
Sure.