“A demagogue (/ˈdɛməɡɒɡ/; from Greek δημαγωγός, a popular leader, a leader of a mob, from δῆμος, people, populace, the commons + ἀγωγός leading, leader),[1] or rabble-rouser,[2][3] is a political leader in a democracy who gains popularity by arousing the common people against elites, especially through oratory that whips up the passions of crowds, appealing to emotion by scapegoating out-groups, exaggerating dangers to stoke fears, lying for emotional effect, or other rhetoric that tends to drown out reasoned deliberation and encourage fanatical popularity.[4] Demagogues overturn established norms of political conduct, or promise or threaten to do so.” – Wikipedia
Thanks. We need all the help we can get. I’m an atheist too, but of late have often thought of the saying “there are no atheists in foxholes.” And more than once I considered posting praying hands instead of crossed fingers. Or both, to cover all the bases.
absolutely
Going to be a very long day … or month … or …
johnthecook… The post “One thought on ELECTION 2025” is nowhere in sight! Let us focus on Election 2024 for that is exactly what is happening now!
Lesson learned. Never proofread a post after 10 pm. A corollary to the older lesson learned: Never shop online after 10 pm.
Oddly, both sides can get behind that graphic.
That’s partly why I chose it. It applies to just about everyone today. Nobody knows … everyone is hoping …
“A demagogue (/ˈdɛməɡɒɡ/; from Greek δημαγωγός, a popular leader, a leader of a mob, from δῆμος, people, populace, the commons + ἀγωγός leading, leader),[1] or rabble-rouser,[2][3] is a political leader in a democracy who gains popularity by arousing the common people against elites, especially through oratory that whips up the passions of crowds, appealing to emotion by scapegoating out-groups, exaggerating dangers to stoke fears, lying for emotional effect, or other rhetoric that tends to drown out reasoned deliberation and encourage fanatical popularity.[4] Demagogues overturn established norms of political conduct, or promise or threaten to do so.” – Wikipedia
Hmm. Who comes to mind when you read this?
As SNL’s Church Lady used to say: Hmm. Who could it be? … Could it be … TRUMP!! (Actually, Church Lady used to say SATAN! but you get the idea.)
Exactly.
My fingers are turning blue and the polls haven’t even closed yet.
As a loooong-term atheist, I can say that whilst I’m praying for you guys, I’m also praying for the rest of us – it’s that important.
Thanks. We need all the help we can get. I’m an atheist too, but of late have often thought of the saying “there are no atheists in foxholes.” And more than once I considered posting praying hands instead of crossed fingers. Or both, to cover all the bases.