Now that we've taken back all 3 branches, even if narrowly, it's actually funny to listen to Trump rant against Brian Kemp ("130 lbs" he notes) and also whine about how Oprah doesn't like him anymore.
Trump is basically just airing grievances like it's #Festivus. And you know what, by the Orthodox Russian church calendar, today is indeed Festivus. 😂😂😂
Now he's whining about Twitter shadow bans 😂
And now Liz Cheney. I think the only purpose of those teleprompters is so he doesn't forget to name all the names he wants to trash.
The audience shots are also telling. The magapies look bored not angry or fired up. Like they know this is basically as close to a concession speech that they'll get. Like a farewell tour or a testimonial game.
He is so obsessed with Stacey Abrams! Keeps going back to bash her. I hope her security detail is good.
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This is either naive or disingenuous. The chunk of Modi loving NRIs who support Trump is pretty huge. I've heard of several bhakts who traveled to DC for this. This is your ideology. Own it. I am your age so I remember your Trumpish bloodthirsty inciting from the dais, Varun.
I remember the weekend we were celebrating the Biden win in NJ and were with Biden signs in a liquor store to stock up. We got such intense hostility from another desi couple that was there that came through even with masks on. Dude and woman looked like aching to argue with us.
Not to mention the fact that all the leading sanghi twitter warriors have been explicit in their support of Trump. There is a natural synergy between nazis and sanghis. Savarkar, Hedgewar etc tried hard to ally with Nazis. Hitler just wasn't impressed and passed.
This is the party that justifies cops killing people selling loose cigarettes and passing dodgy $20 bills. The seat of the US govt is being attacked by white nationalists and I don't see any cops around. This is the Republican Party attacking the US government.
"Protesters have now taken over the floor of the Senate"
Is american media speak for "White supremacist terrorists have taken over the floor of the Senate".
Both houses of congress now in recess because of the Maga terrorists attacking our Capitol. Shameful moment in US history. Over a landslide election win btw. Imagine what happens the next time there is a close race. This is your legacy, Republicans.
Pence just shut down a random sealioning attempt by saying "debate not permitted in joint session. Your question is debate. So moving on."
Looks like he plans to play it by the book.
States go alphabetically. Alabama and Alaska were certified instantly. When Arizona came up, Cruz stood up and went through with his stunt. By law, now senate and house go to their chambers and "debate" this. There is nothing to debate. It's just nuisance creation.
Many Indian friends are looking at US celebrate and asking "mannu tera hua, mera kab hoga?", hugs and I await it too. But real talk? American progressives do much more on ground hard work than Indian ones. Also $$. Apples to apples comparison even within white collar segments.
Comparing my US and indian progressive circles, everyone is on the same page ideologically. A majority of the US circle at the very least has donated a lot of $$$ to candidates. Lots doing phone banks and other volunteering. India, it's much more limited. Mostly online debates.
Of course, I realize that it's much easier in the US. Law and order is still a thing so it's not like the local Munnabhai can come with cops and make your life hell because of your politics like in India. And there is a thriving ecosystem you can join to make a difference.
Gather around for the most terrifying late night horror story I've heard from US desi grad life. These 3 dudes were halfway through their Masters at a large US sharing a rented townhouse. One fellow's mom came for a visit. Much excitement in the house. First parent visit.
My buddy was a bit amused at how aunty ji took her mom role seriously, as did the other two guys. Like "you boys now just relax. I will take care of everything." type. Like Mrs. Kim in Kim's Convenience. My buddy didn't come from a mothering heavy mother.
So aunty ji going around cleaning the house (which my fastidious buddy kept pretty clean anyway) picking up things saying filmy things like "what is it with men and their socks" and everyone also playing along "lol auntyji, tussi great ho" etc like from a Dibakar movie.