MAS1581, won't it be fun on the day when his color changes? No longer orange, he'll have to say "i'm peach." ? What can I say, I was a single mom too long-I had to learn to love and do dad jokes.
deetoo, Rumpelstiltskin just seems fitting. Besides the similarities of the names, the character forced another into spinning straw into gold for him. For Rumpel, once folks learned his name and who he was, he was vanquished as well.
I don't know if Rumpel will go to jail, tho I'd love to believe he will. Agnew was a crook like Nixon, and he was removed before Nixon was. Congress cut a deal with Nixon about Agnew's replacement, and Nixon's exit. That could very well be the case here. Rumpel will try to make a deal to leave if they promise not to send him to jail. I hope Congress won't do that. He's a lame duck now, so he can't do much. I'd love for him to try to cut a deal, be told he doesn't understand the art of the deal, and then to be told "you're fired." No get out of jail free card for him. I wouldn't mind watching Boardwalk and Park Place being repossessed as well.
I understand the thinking that if they impeach and then jail Rumpel, there could be violence and such caused by his base which could be avoided by cutting a deal to have him resign. Unfortunately as we've seen with Nixon, this sends the wrong message. When you look at all the Presidents from Nixon's time to today, every Republican had scandals that bordered on illegal, save for Ford. They chose Ford because he was decent and needed someone the opposite of the crooks that were being ousted. Reagan, Bush Sr. & Jr. have long lists of scandals, from Iran Contra, to millions of missing emails and violating the Presidential Records Preservation act and the Hatch Act, among so many other shady dealings. Clinton was impeached for lying about a consensual affair. Carter and Obama had no major scandals personally, tho there were a few members of their administrations who were asked to resign for unsavory or sub-par performances. When you look at compiled lists for each administration, the pattern is clear. Republicans are more frequently breaking or skirting the laws. They have been becoming more and more self serving instead of looking at their positions as being 'of service' to the country. Their goal is to stay in power, even if they have to do subversive things to achieve that goal.
It will be painful to have to go thru an impeachment and the incarceration of those who have done wrong, but it is necessary. If others act out in response, they too need to face appropriate consequences. So, yes, I'd like the vision I had to be literal. As it stands now, I know that I was being shown that Rumpel is a crook. The Mueller report showed me that as fact, not just speculation or intuition. I had previously already thought that of the man where his personal business dealings were concerned.
I don't think like a Rumpel supporter, so I don't totally understand why they can be supportive sometimes. I know that most are actually good people. Flawed, like the rest of us, obviously misguided sometimes, but good. I've heard some who don't know any better who believe that he's a good self-made man. I heard one barber cutting my father's hair saying that he hated the things Rumpel says, but he'd overlook it as long as he kept improving the country and economy. He's only ridden on the wave that Obama created. Now that his policies are starting to take effect, things are slowing down. People are just now finding out that their tax cuts weren't getting them larger refunds or reduced taxes-they went to the rich. Some still hold on to toxic masculinity as just the way men are, so they brush it off. Some are brainwashed from watching Faux News and not understanding that it is more opinion driven by ratings than news driven by truth.
I read an interesting article several years ago about the differences in the brains of liberals and conservatives : Psychology Today article. Conservative's brains are built differently than that of the liberal. They are more fearful and anxious. They can't deal with change. Our society is changing. They can't handle that. They need it to remain where it was to feel comfortable or safe. More and more the psychology of our political divide is being studied : Business Insider, Scientific American.
I think it's why things like Jeanne's Full Moon meditation are helpful. Such energy helps soothe those who normally don't feel it. For example crowds gathered at Notre Dame as it burned and they started singing hymns. People like me sent light and asked the angels to help cool the environment and extinguish the flames, and it happened. The fire was extinguished and there was much less loss than initially anticipated. Those who live as fear based were anxious about the outcome. Those who have faith did what they could to help-even if it was only meditating or singing. Those of us who have faith will see our contribution. Those who live in fear are still pondering the what if worst case scenarios.
Our younger generation is being raised to hope for change. Women are rising up and challenging the status quo. The oppressed (LGBTQ, minorities, women, oppressed religions, etc.) are finding their voices. It will trigger fear in those who can't handle change. Instead of thinking there's enough on the Earth for us all, they fear that someone will be taking part of what little they already have. Instead of seeing that they have struggles because of others being greedy, they'll try to emulate the greedy to ease their fears.
But trust me when I say that while it's painful to undergo change and loss, we can come out the other side. The changes we hope for will happen, the length of time it takes to get there is the variable. The more we make conservatives fearful, the longer it will take as they fight the changes with greater vigor. Think of teaching your child to ride a bike. Fear of the unknown, failure and injury at the start, followed by the joy of accomplishment, balance, freedom and mobility in the end. The same principles apply.
Other than family (and then only when provoked) and with friends I know are like-minded, I don't discuss politics with others. I let who I am shine through. When asked by those who don't realize my leanings if I voted for someone, or supported a ballot measure, I give short answers-yes or no (or an occasional "wouldn't you like to know" if the situation warrants it). Conservatives are often shocked at my answers, but I don't engage. They can see me for who they've come to know, or they can judge me-that's their Karma, not mine. Some will realize that good people come from both sides of the isle. Other's won't. That's not my problem. How others treat you is THEIR Karma, how you react is YOURS.
I believe Rumpelstiltskin's Karma is coming.
Had a vision this morning of a big pointed mountain with T having crossed over the top and now rapidly sliding down on his butt with his hands in the air. An out of control, powerless freefall, almost like a cartoon drawing.
My favorite nickname comes from Rick Wilson, a Republican strategist. He calls him the Cheeto Jesus
Great post Cindy. Most of my relatives are Republicans with the exception of my brother who is Dem like me. They are all scared of the changes in the world or angry that "they" are getting free stuff that "they" don't deserve. None of them can tell you who "they" are but they are getting stuff for free! I have one cousin I was at one time quite clase too that I don't visit anymore. All she does is sit by herself in her apartment and search the internet for reasons to hate people while listening to Fox news. SHe has no compassion and no empathy for anyone. She lost her daughter to cancer 25 years ago and has never recovered. She calls herself a Christian and can quote the Bible all day but she hates everyone who isn't just like her. It makes me so sad. I have a group of ladies I worked with that get together twice a year for lunch. The last time one of them started the Rep talk and whipped out her gun she carries for personal protection. This is the same gal that got up from her desk and tripped over her bottom desk drawer she had just opened! I excused myself and left after I got the lecture of how it was her right and if I didn't like it it was my problem. I will not return for anymore lunches.
I don't understand who these people are afraid of! Why do they think they are so important that someone is going to come and try to kill them? It's sad but I don't want that in my life. As I have exibited on here a number of times I have a tendency toward depression. Being around people like that either makes me angry or sad so I stay away. I recently have returned to my Yoga practice. This gives me a lot of peace.
Not surprisingly, Fox News Channel hosts are lying thru their teeth from here to doomsday about what is actually in the Mueller report. They rely on people being intellectually lazy and not going to the trouble of getting the report and reading it themselves. The only reason that Robert Mueller did not indict Donald Trump on criminal charges is because of a ridiculous DOJ rule that says you cannot indict a sitting president. This effectively places the president above the law, something the founding fathers never intended.
Mueller's report outlines overwhelming evidence that Donald Trump repeatedly obstructed efforts to properly investigate meddling in the 2016 election and learn the truth. Trump would be answering criminal charges for obstruction of justice except for the ridiculous DOJ rule. There is a strong likelihood that there could be a sealed indictment against Trump on exactly that charge effective January 20th, 2020. There might also be sealed indictments for tax evasion and money laundering as well that won't be effective until January 20th, 2020.
Just because Mueller could not prove that the Trump campaign was actually involved in the Russian meddling doesn't get Trump off the hook. Mueller proved that the Trump campaign expected to benefit greatly from the Russian meddling and there were extensive contacts with the Russians so they could benefit.
I love Lawrence's vision. I believe it too. Take heart 5LeafClover, Faux News viewers are in for a surprise this weekend. There are ads being run by the group The Republicans for the Rule of Law on their favorite channel: Newsweek article or you can see the ad itself here: Obstruction of Justice ad
Republicans are seeing the train wreck coming, and they are starting to disassociate and condemn: 
Imagine how many more will be on board if they hold hearings and hear Rumpelstiltskin's aids and law enforcement community members telling everyone how they were told to break laws or obstruct justice. How many more will join when his taxes and business records are reviewed and show other crimes.
It's the beginning of the end.
I was in the liquor store today (!) and the owner had Fox on as loud as it would go. I tried to tune it out but the vibration was just disgusting. I finally just turned around and left. Why should I buy products from smeone who hates what I stand for? The little bit of the dialogue I did let in was that the American people are sick of this report and support Trump 100%. They had a Rep senator on who said The reps want justice too and secruity but blab,blab, blab. T hat's when I stopped listening.
As for Romney, he lost all credibility when he stood up to Trump when he too was running, then backed down and kissed up to him after the election. Romney is wishy washy and only wants to get his face on TV and his name in the papers.
I forgot to mention in my earlier post how much I love the nicknames! I laughed myself silly at some of them. Donny little fingers made me snort!
Yogagirl,
In response to the woman who whipped a gun out at lunch and proclaimed its for her protection, this is the logic I cant make sense of. Its almost a phallic power they are using to cover up for other insecurities. A majority not only need to have the gun, but they also have an overwhelming need to let everyone know they have one and defend their ownership of it. Excuse the brashness of the coming analogy, but it really seems to be the same mindset. How would surrounding people take it if, at lunch, I took out my manhood and proclaimed it was my biological right to have one? Aside from the audible chuckles(self deprecating humor is fun at times), everyone would be appalled. "But it is for my protection in case I start on fire. I need it to put the fire out!" How is that any different, and much less threatening and dangerous, than pulling out a gun at a lunch table?
LOL, MAS1581! I don't understand it either. It must fulfill some need i don't get. I have gotten to the point when they start the it's my constitutional right BS that I reply it's my constitutional right to choose not to be around them. Then they start sputtering! One time I whipped out my pocket size copy of the US Constitution and said show me where it says that. I have read the Constitution and half of theBS they say is in there isn't.
This has nothing to do with the Mueller report, but I wanted to recommend an excellent, 2-part PBS series that some of you may find of interest. I wasn’t sure where to post this recommendation, but thought it was worth mentioning here. It’s called “Reconstruction: America After the Civil War” by Henry Louis Gates Jr. It’s really worth watching. So much we were never taught in school and still don’t know. Our country has never honestly faced the sins of our past and healed from it. The series explains a lot about our current divisions and where we are now. I pray that as we face our truths as a country, we will face our divisions and heal together.
Wishing you all a beautiful and peaceful Sunday.