Margaret, my apologies in advance. This isn’t going to be pretty. It’s going to be petty. Which also happens to be the best way to describe Ann Coulter.
Awhile back I reviewed her latest book and said it was so poorly written that 10 monkeys randomly typing on 10 typewriters would produce a better book in about 10 minutes. I also said she had feet the size of an Emu. While accurate, it was indeed harsh. But I’m neither a literary critic, nor a zoologist, or anyone of real importance actually so, in fact, I was punching up.
In truth, I am so insignificant that when I do call someone a name or otherwise insult them, I am almost always punching up. The same could be said about Ann. She is neither a good writer nor a good person so technically she too is usually punching up whenever she is attacking liberal politicians. But exactly how pathetic of an asshat does one have to be to actually attack a child and, in particular, a child who is simply showing affection for their father? Someone as low as Coulter actually managed to punch down.
Yesterday, Ann Coulter attacked Gus Walz. A teenager. And when she learned that Gus has a form of autism, she didn’t apologize. She blamed Democrats for making her attack him.
So, GOP, I am asking you again. Aren’t you tired?
Ann Coulter was not the only one. She and the rest of MAGA nation have shown you time and time again that they are the worst among us. They have nothing but contempt and hatred and ugliness to offer. And this alpha male masculinity thing. I mean what is that? If you are worried that not picking on kids means women aren’t going to procreate for you, please don’t worry. I am sure there are plenty of Marjorie Taylore Greenes and Lauren Boeberts in the world who will be more than happy to show you a good time in a darkened theatre.
Ooops. I went there, didn’t I? I just did what I am accusing you of doing. But in my defense, do a quick google on some of the trash that comes out of those ladies’ mouths daily. You know what. I take that back. I apologize for saying it. I might be insignificant, but making fun of Margorie and Lauren is definitely punching down because you just can’t get lower than those two.
Aren’t you sick and tired of it?
Since the moment Donald J Trump came down that golden escalator and called poor immigrants “rapists” and “murderers” we Americans have been at each other’s throats, and the GOP has slowly devolved from a political party into a cesspool rife with racism, misogyny, and dick jokes. But Ann Coulter, Mike Crispi, Jay Weber and MAGA faithful still managed to punch down against a 17-year-old kid who wept as he told his Dad he loved him.
Really. Aren’t you tired of it?
Before Trump, we had our disagreements. We had our differences. And sometimes tempers flared, and insults ensued. But this? This constant stream of garbage that comes out of the Trump campaign day after day. The nonstop stream of grievances, name calling, racial slurs, religious intolerance, and just plain hatred…
Aren’t you tired of it?
When Al Gore lost the 2000 election, Democrats were pissed. And in 2008 when Obama was elected, Republicans were pissed. But you know what? We removed our political signs from our yards, and we waited 4 years to vote again. We didn’t make bigger signs and yell at clouds.
Aren’t you tired of it?
Lots of people loved Bill Clinton. Lots of people couldn’t stand him. Families didn’t break up over it.
Lots of people hated George W Bush. Lots of people loved him. Nobody stormed the Capitol.
Aren’t you tired of it?
“Little Marco”
“Pocahontas”
“Lyin’ Ted”
“Sleepy Joe”
“Kamabla”
Aren’t you sick and tired of it?
The worst that Dems have returned in response is to call two rich, white guys weird because there really was no other appropriate term.
“The late, great Hannibal Lecter is a wonderful man.” – Trump
“I hate the police.” – Vance
“Immigrants are taking black people’s jobs.” – Trump
Democrats are a “bunch of childless cat ladies with miserable lives.” – Vance
“We’re being inundated. Think of it. Millions of people are coming in from prisons, from mental institutions, they’re terrorists at levels that we have never seen before.”- Trump (who is married to an immigrant)
“I had a Diet Mountain Dew yesterday and one today. I’m sure they will call that racist.” – Vance
“I’ve had the experience—I take a shower, I want that beautiful head of hair to be nice and wet; lather. I want it to be lathered beautifully. And I get the best stuff you can buy, and I dump it all over, and then I turn on the water and the damn water drips out. I can’t get this stuff out of my hair, it’s a horrible thing.” – Trump
“Every day George Soros sends a 747 to Columbus to load up disproportionately Black women to get them to go have abortions in California.” – Vance
“What would happen if the boat sank from its weight, and you’re in the boat, and you have this tremendously powerful battery, and the battery’s now under water, and there’s a shark that’s approximately 10 yards over there… from the boat, ten yards, or here. Do I get electrocuted if the boat is sinking, water goes over the battery, the boat is sinking? Do I stay on top of the boat and get electrocuted, or do I jump over by the shark and not get electrocuted?” – Trump
Fake news.
Stolen elections.
Failed nation.
There really is no better word for it. They are weird. And for the love of God, I am so tired of it. Aren’t you?
Before he became President, Trump admitted on camera to sexual assault. You explained it away as locker room talk. Later he was found liable for it in a court of law. You blamed everyone but Trump. But… Secretly you were disturbed by it. Weren’t you?
Before he became President, he made fun of a disabled person. He literally mocked the way he looked and talked. You pretended it never happened. But deep down you were disgusted when you saw the video, weren’t you? Surely you had to be.
When he gave a tax cut to the rich and then worked to take away your health insurance… weren’t you just a little bit pissed off?
When he downplayed COVID but then got COVID himself and was rushed by helicopter to one of our nation’s finest hospitals… didn’t you pause and take a second look at the refrigerator trucks being used as overflow morgues? Surely you did.
When students were gunned down in an Iowa school he said “It’s just horrible, so surprising to see it here. But have to get over it, we have to move forward.” Did you wonder why he waited 36 hours to comment and that was the best he had to offer to the grieving parents? Get over it.
When you found out that his foundation had to be shut down because it had misused funds that were intended for charity… surely you were disgusted. Weren’t you?
Some of you are my neighbors. Some of you are my family members for crying out loud. I know you. This stuff has to bother you. You are too good for that man. What are you waiting for?
The demons on the left are not who you think they are. They have created millions more jobs and invested in thousands of more infrastructure projects. Affordable healthcare. Medical and family leave. Social Security. Medicare. They’ve offered real solutions to the immigration issues. The weirdos on the right have given you what exactly? A larger 401k? I just can’t with this nonsense anymore. The stock market has doubled since Trump left office.
Trump made everything worse. And deep down you know it. You didn’t hate your neighbors before Trump. You didn’t mock children before Trump. You respected hard work. You respected the sacrifice of veterans. You elected people who didn’t embarrass you on a regular basis.
Put Trump. Put Vance. Put Bannon, Miller, Flynn, Giuliani. Coulter, Greene, Boebert, Lake, That Weird Pillow Guy…. Put them all behind you. You are better than this. We are all Americans and we are better than this. I mean it. Really.
Margaret and Helen 
margaret and Helen, we hope all is well and a safe, happy New Year 🤗🥳
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By: Anonymous on November 4, 2024
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I finally had time to read this, LOVE IT
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By: Pamela Carlson on September 29, 2024
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Yes we all deserve better….even the MAGA folks deserve better.
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By: dawnkinster on September 11, 2024
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hi “P
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By: Cửa Thép Việt on September 3, 2024
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Great! Lots of good information. Thank you! ❤
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By: Cửa Thép Việt on September 3, 2024
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By: Martha Brogan on September 2, 2024
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Thank you so much for your letters. It helps so much knowing that there are others out there who feel the same way.
sending gratitude and wish I could give you both a big hug!
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By: Anonymous on August 31, 2024
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Great! Lots of good information. Thank you!
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By: Cửa Thép Việt on August 29, 2024
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Yes, I am sick and tired of it! One of my neighbors has had “his” sign up for the past 4 years and a different sign for five years before! I can’t even walk on the same side of the street when I walk my dog around the park “his” face gives me the creeps! Throw up! There are friends of mine who are Repubs who are not even voting and don’t want to hear anything that’s going on!? They don’t even know the issues! I’m so tired of this, truly. “Vouchers! What are vouchers!?” Really?!
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By: Anonymous on August 28, 2024
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This is great! Please keep writing, especially until the election. (November 5). We need your voice! Talent like yours is hard to come by and very much appreciated
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By: Terri Brandt on August 26, 2024
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The Magats (Maga Trolls) aren’t better than Trump. They are Trump. They will never tire of playing the victim, spewing hatred and lies. Some people enjoy their misery and forcing it onto others. Some people are just vile human beings. Some are just stupid. Magats wallow below the bottom rung.
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By: Anonymous on August 25, 2024
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What if it turns out we’re not better than this? What if it is discovered we’re a self-destructive force hellbent on destroying each other and all life on the planet?
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By: Anonymous on August 25, 2024
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You’re damn right we are! Thank you for spelling out! I can only hope a few people who need to hear it are listening
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By: Anonymous on August 25, 2024
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absolutely!
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By: Anonymous on August 25, 2024
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I so appreciate your letters. They give me hope that there are others like us in this country.
The DNC also gave me hope for this country. What a beautiful 4 days listening to and watching so many different ethnicities, different genders, different religions and personal beliefs, different ages. The best part- all of these differences being accepted by others.
VOTE BLUE
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By: Anonymous on August 25, 2024
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As always, spot-on.
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By: janicead on August 25, 2024
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Most definitely, all of these people are totally icky. But of Donald Trump, I am terrified…
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By: Anonymous on August 25, 2024
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Dear Ladies, thanks for your humor and perspicacity. You make the internet sing with spice and joy
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By: Anonymous on August 25, 2024
at 10:24 AM
All of what you said plus that he mocked Gold Star families and fellow Republican John McCain. He said he prefers people who don’t get captured. He also ignores our Constitution! Some patriot!
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By: Anonymous on August 25, 2024
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PERFECT!
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By: silverapplequeen on August 25, 2024
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So perfectly said. The last eight years have been utterly exhausting. Time to move on! America deserves so much better than the hate, division, and horrible politics offered by MAGA.
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By: Anonymous on August 25, 2024
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Why are you not singing the praises of Kennedy? He holds all our values in his vision!
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By: Anonymous on August 24, 2024
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Thanks. This is great. Yes, I’m tired of it all. I want that orange nutcase to be in the rearview mirror, never to see or hear from him again. I’m tired of members of my family unfriending me on Facebook because I don’t support him. I’m tired of MAGAs in bars, strangers who think because my husband and I are old and white, that we’re MAGAs. When they find we don’t agree with them, they get nasty and argue with us. I pray every day for God to save us from that awful orange guy.
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By: Anonymous on August 24, 2024
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you tell it like it is!
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By: Anonymous on August 24, 2024
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You’re words are always perfect. No one can tell it like you two. Please don’t ever stop writing!
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By: Anonymous on August 24, 2024
at 11:48 AM
Spot on as always!
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By: Anonymous on August 24, 2024
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Amen and Awomen. Thank you. Once again you said it all. And brilliantly so. Thank you for putting into words what cowards are unable to say out loud.
Keep it coming! Love you, Nancy
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By: Nancy Cone on August 24, 2024
at 10:27 AM
Thank you for saying what I’m thinking. I don’t understand it. Never will. For God’s sake, he autographed bibles! People didn’t even blink. He would sell his grandma’s wheelchair if she was in it!
It is confusing and beyond vexing. I am tired of it. I pray that when I wake up that next day, I will wake to a resounding Harris victory. We all must pray that those crazy people don’t act out.. with guns. Because they are frightening!
I’m a 60 year old liberal in Texas. Ugh
I love y’all. Thank you.
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By: Anonymous on August 24, 2024
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Thank you!
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By: Barbara R. Adams on August 23, 2024
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You have captured the essence of today’s GOP so well. Thank you!!
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By: Anonymous on August 23, 2024
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This is absolutely true. Who picks on a kid with Autism who is simply showing his love for his father? Good grief. When will the GOP realize there is no more GOP. They are done, finished, out of touch, and horrible. Thank you for posting this.
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By: Anonymous on August 23, 2024
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“I also said she had feet the size of an Emu.”
Please clarify this; do you mean her feed are as big as an entire emu or they are as big as an emu’s feet? Curious people want to know.
P.S.: Right now I am imagining a cage match between Ann Coulter and an emu. It’s not pretty.
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By: ericarthurblairr on August 23, 2024
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I know I’m sick of Trump and if he wins, I don’t know if I’ll be able to stand it! Anyone else, regardless of party, would be better than him!
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By: Anonymous on August 23, 2024
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Hey! Part Two. an enjoyable read…
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By: M P Todd on August 23, 2024
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love her!
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By: Anonymous on August 23, 2024
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I am SO incredibly sick & tired of nasty trump & his subhuman ways.
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By: Anonymous on August 23, 2024
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Perfect…absolutely perfect!
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By: Bill on August 23, 2024
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You have hit the nail on the head and buried it! I just don’t understand why people still support him.
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By: Anonymous on August 23, 2024
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spot on as always! This division, this hate and rage; I don’t dare engage with my neighbors because they will yell and argue with me like they did when I exuberantly stood in my backyard! and exclaimed Tdump lost, get over it. How dare I offend their young son’s ears(how late at night was that again?) In deep red FL of course, can’t wait to leave this once good state!
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By: Anonymous on August 23, 2024
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Thank you for summing it up so well…and twice!! We are so tired. Welcome back Helen. Hoping Margaret will join with a response or two.
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By: Anonymous on August 23, 2024
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Oh my oh my. Twice is as many days. I think I am in heaven. You both are so on point. Thanks. Thanks. Thanks for your insight and your humor. We need you now more than ever.
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By: Anonymous on August 23, 2024
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On August 23, 2024 2:05:39 PM Margaret and Helen
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By: Vivian Molloy on August 23, 2024
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You sum it up so beautifully. Trump has succeeded in one thing and one thing only, he has divided this country and it’s horrible to see. I truly hope that come the election, common sense prevails, and the Democrats are voted back into power. Thank you for your posts, I thoroughly enjoy reading them and love how succinctly you are able to put it all into words.
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By: Anonymous on August 23, 2024
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I wish the people who need to consider what you said would really pay attention. Maybe they will if others carry the message to a bigger audience.
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By: Anonymous on August 23, 2024
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Thanks, gals. I always find you give me courage and inspiration. ♥️
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By: Eloise Bates on August 23, 2024
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what a treat to read 2 letters in a row! You are NOT insignificant. You are a spot on reporter of the corruption & demise of a major US Party! Your writing is spectacular & hard hitting. I’m so glad you are back
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By: Anonymous on August 23, 2024
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Thank you for a great big dose of common sense and civility.
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By: jww1959 on August 23, 2024
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As always, you are absolutely spot on. And far less profane than I would be! I usually have a hard time watching events like these because I find pep rally’s pretty cringe. (Don’t even get me started on the State Of the Union. Next year they’ll probably be doing the wave and featuring a Kiss Cam.) But I thoroughly enjoyed this one. It felt somewhat spontaneous and people seemed to be having actual fun.
Ann Coulter is bitter and vile. Since when is it okay to mock a sincere teenager just to degrade his dad’s political party? Nobody goes after Barron Trump.
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By: Anonymous on August 23, 2024
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Kamala kind of said it last night, but one thing the MAGA folks ignore is that if elected she will make sure that they, too, get their job opportunities, Social Security, their Healthcare, their children get educated, there is Medicare for them in their old age. She will not punish them for disagreeing or voting for Trump and she will treat them like any other citizen and fight for their right to be weird.
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By: Anonymous on August 23, 2024
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Trumpanzees in my family too 😢 hope & pray they start to see the light 🤗☺️😷
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By: Kona Girl on August 23, 2024
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AMEN. You go girl. Very well put, a compliment coming from another insignificant nobody.
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By: Anonymous on August 23, 2024
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Many a trump supporter has made the choice to tolerate or ignore or pretend they’ve never heard his vile remarks for the simple reason that they hate the same people trump hates. What they don’t seem to realize is that one of the people he hates the most stares at them every time they look in a mirror.
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By: Anonymous on August 23, 2024
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[…] Margaret, my apologies in advance. This isn’t going to be pretty. It’s going to be petty. Which also happens to be the best way to describe Ann Coulter. Awhile back I reviewed her latest book and said it was so poorly written that 10 monkeys randomly typing on 10 typewriters would produce a better book… — Read on margaretandhelen.com/2024/08/23/you-are-better-than-trump-and-you-know-it-just-like-you-know-that-an… […]
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By: You are better than Trump and you know it. Just like you know that Ann Coulter is also capable of doing weird stuff with furniture. | Margaret and Helen | My Wintersong on August 23, 2024
at 2:18 PM
You’re so right Helen!
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By: Anonymous on August 23, 2024
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This is one of your best all time. I put it on Facebook. Thank you thank you thank you for writing it. I love you.
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By: Anonymous on August 23, 2024
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Excellent!
I pray you are correct, and we as a nation are better than tRump, Vance, and the rest of the rotting MAGAts.
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By: insightful806df6e444 on August 23, 2024
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As usual, this is spot on! Thank you!
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By: Anonymous on August 23, 2024
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Well said! Keep writing!
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By: Anonymous on August 23, 2024
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Thank you, again.
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By: Anonymous on August 23, 2024
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Thank you.
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By: Anonymous on August 23, 2024
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Well said. Thank you!
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By: Anonymous on August 23, 2024
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A big heartfelt thank you
I doubt Barron would ever honor his father with a proud, tearful I love you….
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By: Anonymous on August 23, 2024
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Thank you! Great to hear from you!!
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By: Anonymous on August 23, 2024
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You left Leonard Leo off the list, arguably the baddest bad guy of them all. I look forward to you skewering that one. Thanks for all you do
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By: Anonymous on August 23, 2024
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Once again, spot on. I agree with every word.
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By: Anonymous on August 23, 2024
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Thank you so much Helen! I ask myself the same questions everyday and wonder what the attraction is. I only hear the echo of my voice in response. I just don’t get that a segment of our population can cast decency and integrity aside and support the current GOP candidate.
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By: Anonymous on August 23, 2024
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I hope they are better than that. I confess I’m not optimistic. I love you ladies. Long may you wave.
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By: Anonymous on August 23, 2024
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Well said. Thank you.
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By: Anonymous on August 23, 2024
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I just hope th
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By: John Waskin on August 23, 2024
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Simply the best. Thank you!
C’mon Americans, let’s get it together. All of us.
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By: Anonymous on August 23, 2024
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Thank you! The saddest thing is that your T-list is incomplete…I wonder if anyone has followed the money of the T supporters. Why are t
hey be so desperate to hold onto power? We know he wants it to avoid prison. But the others?
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By: Anonymous on August 23, 2024
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But my greatest fear, my most depressing thought, is that we are not better than this, obviously.
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By: Anonymous on August 23, 2024
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Dear Helen, As usual. Wise, wonderful witty “letter”. Thank you. But you pose a question that doesn’t seem to be answerable. WHY oh why have so many of us – neighbors and relatives even – fallen into this cesspool….and seem to like it there? WHY???
Whitney
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By: Anonymous on August 23, 2024
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bravo!!
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By: Anonymous on August 23, 2024
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Thank you!
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By: Anonymous on August 23, 2024
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Love you guys. When you’re right, you’re right.
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By: Anonymous on August 23, 2024
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