Ossoff: And, see, this is what small men like Donald Trump and Mike Collins will never understand. That our national greatness flows not through our blood or our genes, but through our ideas and our care for one another. Americans are not a race. We are a people united not by ethnicity, but by shared convictions.
Crowd: *chants USA*
@danpfeiffer I think that’s right. I live in Espaillat’s district and the people here just want change. I think Espaillat’s age was a factor, I think his stodgy politics were a factor…people want a fighter! And this district loves Mamdani. His endorsement was a factor.
@rubydeuxdetroit@danpfeiffer As someone who lives in Espaillat’s district or did - residents are tired of the status quo. They want a young disruptor advocate who will fight Trump and fight for them and their needs in DC. The fact that she was endorsed by Mamdani put her over the top. DSA didn’t matter.
@CrookedMedia@jonfavs Which is why I always tell my friends who aren’t excited about US 250 that I love my country faults and all. The only way to move forward is to acknowledge the past mistakes but also celebrate what we’ve done right.
@AnthonyGalli@Acyn Just as the South is seen as the villains of the Civil War and the Southern states the villains of the Civil Rights era the historical narrative of the Trump era will show that Republicans and Trump are the villains now. Obama will always be a hero and Trump a villain.
@Acyn Part of being an American is not showing blind loyalty TO ANYONE. Criticizing America and seeing it flaws and taking bullshit is what means to be an American. If anything it’s treating a President like a king that is unpatriotic.
@TMerk4343@Acyn I guess you haven’t heard that Dems have won every special election so far. That includes red/ purple districts. A blue wave is coming.
@Acyn Sure 17th century colonies were full religious beliefs! But then in the 18th century the Age of Enlightenment happened baby! The colonies became more secular in their governance and in their beliefs. In any case how many commandments has Paxton broken at this point?
“If someone likes you, you will know. Doesn’t leave you guessing, no playing tricks, if he likes you you’ll know […] They’ll treat you as such. Fill up your own cup and let them fall in love with the overflow” - Harry giving advice at Johan Cruijff Arena, 30 May (via sanjguptaa)
@clusterbitch_@mnrlc I’m totally into the World Cup! Can’t wait! Am I pulling for the U.S.? Sure if they make it past the group stage. And I’m celebrating the U.S. 250 just not the one via the current White House. This country is vast and has produced some great people to celebrate.