MCarre

A huge yogic surrender breath

Have our exalted (not) leader become such a liar that after announcing what he did over the weekend-started a war- it took a whole gaggle of experts to explain and contradict his lies.

Have our exalted (not) leader become such a liar that after announcing what he did over the weekend-started a war- it took a whole gaggle of experts to explain and contradict his lies.

The enduring question, then, is not whether disagreements will arise — they always do — but whether a nation’s civic culture is strong enough to respond with accountability, restraint, and fidelity to democratic principles.

A mature democracy regulates emotional surges, absorbs political shock, insists on evidence, and recommits to constitutional processes even when outcomes are painful for some. Its strength lies not in unanimitybbut in adherence to norms that outlast any single election or personality.

It is the willingness of citizens to tolerate disagreement without abandoning shared rules. And it is the expectation that leaders, regardless of party, ultimately place institutional stability above personal grievance.
In that sense, resilience mirrors maturity.

but whether democratic systems could withstand sustained rhetorical challenge.
Democratic resilience is not the absence of conflict. It is the ability of institutions — courts, state officials, election workers, and civil servants — to function under pressure.

uring the presidency of Donald Trump, tested American democratic norms. Persistent claims of election illegitimacy continued despite audits, recounts, and court rulings that found no evidence of outcome-altering fraud. For many citizens, the central issue became not the claim itself,

Projection externalizes discomfort: rather than tolerating disappointment or examining one’s role in events, blame is displaced outward. In private life this can strain relationships; in public life it can strain institutions.
The period following the 2020 election, during the presidency

When applied to civic life, this definition becomes a measure not just of individuals, but of democracies themselves.
Psychology offers a useful contrast in the concept of projection, identified by Sigmund Freud and further developed by Anna Freud..

Maturity has been described as the capacity to regulate one’s emotions, accept responsibility for one’s actions, consider the impact of behavior on others, and make decisions guided by values rather than momentary feelings.

Love this. It’s a series of days w no end

Question. Melania is touted as a former fashion model. Which designer/ agency did she model “fashion” for. Only ever saw a skinny formless nude image.

Oh good, Canada. I'm in NJ

Nope. Don't believe it!

Lavender blue

Really answered the question, right?

She was miserable, but what should we expect. Brutal Bondi

Piss on them. I'm Italian by birth. My husband from Spain, taught Spanish. The nasty comments are because these complainers are just angry because their 🍊💩leader is an ignoramus who is afraid of Hispanics, Blacks, Asians and poor people. Again P I S S on him

Yep

Thank you. It always annoys me

I have found liars usually accuse everyone else of what they do.

Truthfully the election of 2024 looked quite Muskified. He surely did something pretty fraudulent and we are now suffering.

Why can't this be investigated more. Elon certainly 'got' him the election.

A lot of money to spend on gold digging hooker.

 ​“ Last night opened door took a photo of the "snow moon" Opened back door and quickly came back in. I quickly heard the most desperate meow. My cat had escaped was & was sliding around in the cold. When I opened door he ran in w tail fluffed in fright. He wouldn't leave side all night. ”