A governor is supposed to stand up for their people, not root for their downfall. Watch our interview with Democratic Virginia gubernatorial candidate Abigail Spanberger.
I'm voting for her! Our current governor is allowing utilities companies to rape us in SW VA!🤬 This is an economically depressed area and we can't afford $5-600 power bills and $200 water and sewer. I just moved here and I'm in shock! I've never seen anything like it in any state I've ever lived in. 🤬🤬🤬
I live in a tiny mountain community where most residents believe Elon Musk is awesome, Trump will make lives much better, are not concerned about those losing their jobs, they really believe all is already so much better now. They are waiting for cost of living to go down. Actually are so happy to see federal agents fired, have no care that the firings might cause a problem. They believe that Elon is finding billions in fraud. Have no concerns about agency shutdown. AND say they LOVE DEMOCRACY 😳
Trickle down bankruptcy! Bye bye American Dream! Slavery is now policy! Two/Three jobs for everyone. No minimum wage. Competition - who gets to bottom fastest.
I know. They aren’t informed and really don’t want to be. Some of my family members still love Trump no matter what he does.
I asked them if they’ve read about Project 2025. Musk and Trump are saying Musk is cutting waste, cost and fraud, but it’s just a RUSE for slashing and destroying the government. They don’t care about fixing anything.
It’s part of Project 2025 to end democracy and replace it with a white supremacist techno autocracy and extreme oppressive “Christian” ideology. Once again they fool their cult. And there’s no reasoning with them.
One of my brother’s and his wife are like that - still love love Trump. They said what about the millions of condoms Biden sent (I forget where). But Trump’s admin sent them too.
“This sentiment resonates with the broader philosophical debate about the value of knowledge versus the comfort of ignorance, suggesting that there are moments when it might be better to remain blissfully unaware rather than confront painful realities.”
I'm starting to believe that these folks think everything that the double headed president is saying is true, and that these people are going to inherit those billions of dollars because that's what these great president's are, they're just going to give it to the poor people, because oligharchs are so benevolent.
Yes and they really believe Musk is “fixing” the waste and fraud. Musk, Trump, Vance, Vought, Thiel, Yarvin etc. are playing out Project 2025 and don’t care about fixing anything. It’s just a RUSE to pacify us while they destroy our democracy right under our noses. They are laughing.
Yes they really do believe him…I think a lot of what I sense is that MAGA s are very angry …about what I’m not sure. Seems they feel have been in a one down position for a very long time.
I am grateful to have worked in a professional setting.
Some may have unfortunately lived in poverty for decades and are angry about that; some were brought up to hate the government and feel suppressed (not wanting to understand that we need rules and checks and balances because people don’t behave on their own!).
Trump just riled them up more with his lies and anti govt rhetoric and fueled their anger. He knows how to suck people in by promising to fix everything and make their lives better. Sadly he could care less.
“This sentiment resonates with the broader philosophical debate about the value of knowledge versus the comfort of ignorance, suggesting that there are moments when it might be better to remain blissfully unaware rather than confront painful realities.”
“The phrase “where ignorance is bliss, 'tis folly to be wise” comes from Thomas Gray's poem "Ode on a Distant Prospect of Eton College." In this context, Gray suggests that in situations where ignorance leads to happiness, it may be unwise to seek knowledge or awareness that could bring discomfort or sorrow.
The idea reflects a tension between the pursuit of knowledge and the happiness that can come from not knowing certain harsh truths. Essentially, Gray is highlighting that sometimes, being unaware of life's difficulties can allow a person to enjoy life more fully, whereas knowledge can lead to a deeper understanding of suffering and complexity, which might not be conducive to happiness.
This sentiment resonates with the broader philosophical debate about the value of knowledge versus the comfort of ignorance, suggesting that there are moments when it might be better to remain blissfully unaware rather than confront painful realities.”
We love Abigail here in VA! She’s amazing. Can’t wait to get the Trump loving Youngkin out of office. He’s crushing our public health system and proclaiming victory as a result. Double minded and full of ****.
Women governors are rocking it!
Go Abigail and Mighty Meidas! Women will save our democracy! Democrats need to elevate more women, especially women of color: https://democracydefender2025.substack.com/p/women-will-save-our-democracy
So true. Women get it done while men just talk. (Except for MTG). She just talks word salad.
Bye bye Youngkin. Good fucking riddance
Hear Hear!
Youngkin is trump in a fleece vest. Slimmer, dresses better, but; just as heartless and useless as trump.
Cannot wait for him to be gone. He wants to destroy education in our state. No honor.
Hoping Abigail is our next governor!!!!
Excited to vote for her!!
Youngkin should have been the first one to lose his job
I'm voting for her! Our current governor is allowing utilities companies to rape us in SW VA!🤬 This is an economically depressed area and we can't afford $5-600 power bills and $200 water and sewer. I just moved here and I'm in shock! I've never seen anything like it in any state I've ever lived in. 🤬🤬🤬
She's got my vote. Youngkin has been an out of touch mansion dwelling loser for too long.
wOW
I live in a tiny mountain community where most residents believe Elon Musk is awesome, Trump will make lives much better, are not concerned about those losing their jobs, they really believe all is already so much better now. They are waiting for cost of living to go down. Actually are so happy to see federal agents fired, have no care that the firings might cause a problem. They believe that Elon is finding billions in fraud. Have no concerns about agency shutdown. AND say they LOVE DEMOCRACY 😳
Wow! Unbelievable the ignorance among the Trump cult!
So, like fOx nEws watchers.
Faux Propaganda Network
Sad. I see it too.
Trickle down bankruptcy! Bye bye American Dream! Slavery is now policy! Two/Three jobs for everyone. No minimum wage. Competition - who gets to bottom fastest.
that's called ignorance and that's exactly what they want people to be. Stupid and uneducated!
Sounds like brainwashed. Ask for an example.
I know. They aren’t informed and really don’t want to be. Some of my family members still love Trump no matter what he does.
I asked them if they’ve read about Project 2025. Musk and Trump are saying Musk is cutting waste, cost and fraud, but it’s just a RUSE for slashing and destroying the government. They don’t care about fixing anything.
It’s part of Project 2025 to end democracy and replace it with a white supremacist techno autocracy and extreme oppressive “Christian” ideology. Once again they fool their cult. And there’s no reasoning with them.
Well there’s a saying “ Ignorance is bliss. “ ain’t that the truth…
One of my brother’s and his wife are like that - still love love Trump. They said what about the millions of condoms Biden sent (I forget where). But Trump’s admin sent them too.
Condoms went to a region with the name Gaza in it. Not sure where but condoms were sent to help prevent the spread of aids..
Africa
My comment got sent before I was done. Yes it wasn’t for them to just fool around!!
I also told my relatives to learn about Project 2025 as that’s what’s playing out now.
“This sentiment resonates with the broader philosophical debate about the value of knowledge versus the comfort of ignorance, suggesting that there are moments when it might be better to remain blissfully unaware rather than confront painful realities.”
Florida was first to enact the policies related to Project 2025
Then she needs to go door to door in those communities and be ready to hear and answer their fears.
These people are morons..... They hate the "feds" They see these people as the enemy...
A disgusting display in the Oval Office this morning. tRUMP and his sidekick showing their true colors…these clowns have got to go !
Sorry for you. At this point they're being purposely ignorant.
I'm starting to believe that these folks think everything that the double headed president is saying is true, and that these people are going to inherit those billions of dollars because that's what these great president's are, they're just going to give it to the poor people, because oligharchs are so benevolent.
Yes and they really believe Musk is “fixing” the waste and fraud. Musk, Trump, Vance, Vought, Thiel, Yarvin etc. are playing out Project 2025 and don’t care about fixing anything. It’s just a RUSE to pacify us while they destroy our democracy right under our noses. They are laughing.
Yes they really do believe him…I think a lot of what I sense is that MAGA s are very angry …about what I’m not sure. Seems they feel have been in a one down position for a very long time.
I am grateful to have worked in a professional setting.
Some may have unfortunately lived in poverty for decades and are angry about that; some were brought up to hate the government and feel suppressed (not wanting to understand that we need rules and checks and balances because people don’t behave on their own!).
Trump just riled them up more with his lies and anti govt rhetoric and fueled their anger. He knows how to suck people in by promising to fix everything and make their lives better. Sadly he could care less.
Very well expressed Deb 🙏
Thank you Jaclyn!
“This sentiment resonates with the broader philosophical debate about the value of knowledge versus the comfort of ignorance, suggesting that there are moments when it might be better to remain blissfully unaware rather than confront painful realities.”
“The phrase “where ignorance is bliss, 'tis folly to be wise” comes from Thomas Gray's poem "Ode on a Distant Prospect of Eton College." In this context, Gray suggests that in situations where ignorance leads to happiness, it may be unwise to seek knowledge or awareness that could bring discomfort or sorrow.
The idea reflects a tension between the pursuit of knowledge and the happiness that can come from not knowing certain harsh truths. Essentially, Gray is highlighting that sometimes, being unaware of life's difficulties can allow a person to enjoy life more fully, whereas knowledge can lead to a deeper understanding of suffering and complexity, which might not be conducive to happiness.
This sentiment resonates with the broader philosophical debate about the value of knowledge versus the comfort of ignorance, suggesting that there are moments when it might be better to remain blissfully unaware rather than confront painful realities.”
Kool aid guzzlers
They love democracy.... hmm....... have they seen the MANY photos of elon's Heil Hitler salute?
Magas aren’t talking about the Nazi salute ?🤔
Don’t think MAGAS pay attention to that stuff 🤨
Women are fighting governors.
Fight, even rage against the dying of the light 🕯️
We love Abigail here in VA! She’s amazing. Can’t wait to get the Trump loving Youngkin out of office. He’s crushing our public health system and proclaiming victory as a result. Double minded and full of ****.
This race matters in a HUGE WAY -- a win will give DEMS a breath of fresh air and signal country IS moving in wrong direction. Support this race!
Donated from CA the minute I heard her announce her candidacy, a few days ago. She is awesome!
As a resident of nova, I hope she succeeds! We are being hit incredibly hard by all things mentioned above.
Youngkin is a sycophant who often kisses the ring and don’t care about the people in his state.
Abigail has our vote! Thank you Meidas Touch for interviewing her.