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Time to practice our earnest authentic sarcasm!

๐Ÿ˜„๐Ÿ‘Here's what ChatGPT told me. Enjoy! ๐Ÿ˜„๐Ÿ‘

Of course! Authentic sarcasm is a form of communication that combines humor and irony to convey a message while still being genuine and sincere. Here are a few examples of how Democrats might incorporate authentic sarcasm into their social media messages while focusing on issues:

Climate Change:

"Hey climate change deniers, it's totally cool to ignore the overwhelming scientific consensus and let our planet roast like a marshmallow! Who needs polar ice caps anyway? ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ˜Ž #Sarcasm #SaveThePlanet"

Healthcare:

"Sure, we love paying ridiculous medical bills! It's like Christmas every time we get one! ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ’ธ Let's keep this 'great' healthcare system intact! #Sarcasm #AffordableHealthcare"

Student Debt:

"Student loans are fantastic! We're just helping banks buy yachts while we drown in debt. ๐Ÿšข๐Ÿ’ฐ But hey, education isn't important, right? #Sarcasm #StudentDebtCrisis"

Income Inequality:

"Why fix income inequality? Let's just let the rich keep getting richer while the rest of us perfect the art of ramen noodles. ๐Ÿœ๐Ÿฐ #Sarcasm #FairEconomy"

Gun Control:

"Guns for everyone, everywhere! We definitely need more firepower in schools and bars, right? ๐Ÿ˜ณ๐Ÿ”ซ #Sarcasm #GunControlNow"

Criminal Justice Reform:

"Let's keep packing prisons like sardines and pretend rehabilitation isn't a thing. Orange is the new black, right? ๐ŸŠ๐Ÿ”’ #Sarcasm #JusticeReform"

Remember, the key to using authentic sarcasm effectively is to keep the message short, humorous, and relatable to the target audience. The goal is to provoke thought and stimulate discussions on important issues while staying true to the party's stance.

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Mr. Hubbell, This post is an example of why your postings have become one of our Substack morning wake-up reads along with Dr. Richardsonโ€™s and Ms Vanceโ€™s. Then over coffee, the Daily Docket provides a glimpse of the battle field and Prevail,and TCinLA spice up the day with historic insight and sarcastic humor. The subscriptions to these half dozen SubStacks are our 21st Century news magazines. The NY Times, WAPO and our struggling local newspaper all help to maintain sanity. As always - thanks.

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I would imagine Hunter Biden has a good lawyer. Distributing non-consensual sexual imagery is called revenge porn. My understanding is that revenge porn is illegal in 48 states and the District of Columbia. and violations are punishable by fines or up to three years in prison.

Let's hope something finally happens to that horrid excuse for a human being.

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Jul 21, 2023ยทedited Jul 21, 2023

Robert, you deserve a hero medal for your sharp observation that " . . . Donald Trump was 'the government' in October of 2020 when Twitter briefly suppressed the NYPost story."

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Clarence Darrow once said that "I have never killed a man, but I have read many obituaries with great relish." I can think of about 20 obituaries I'd love to be reading nowadays, and yes, they're all Republicans. Like Harry Truman pointed out back in 1948, "The only 'good Repuiblicans' are pushing up daisies." May there be many more!

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The GOP filled the swamp instead of draining it, and they introduced some new reptilian species we have never seen before outside of a circus side-show.

Stay well and safe, Robert.

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Let me make sure I understand: The GQP, who believes in banning books that have anything to do with sex or race, lest their pitiful white children become uncomfortable, has no problem sending a reprobate named MTG to Congress, where she shows private, pornographic photos of Hunter Biden to the entire House and anyone watching on TV, possibly even white children. Where are the Moms for Liberty???? They should be yelling outside the Capitol to remove MTG for indoctrinating young minds, as well as old minds, who had to see something totally irrelevant to the issue at hand (which was also irrelevant to the governance of this country). Funny what triggers their outrage. Itโ€™s never truly outrageous comments, ideas, or photos. When did the inmates get control of the asylum????

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Karma has MTG at the top of its list. RFK Jr a close second, and last but not least, Joe Manchin.

Despicable behavior, all three.

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It's wonderful that the Biden campaign is running that Margie Green clip as an ad. They ought to continue to do so, on all media, right down to November next year.

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Just a quick note about Chuck Grassleyโ€™s antics: Democrats control the Senate. They should move to censure him for violating the terms under which he viewed the FBI form. Two can play at that game.

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I think it would be interesting to analyze what lack of upbringing gave form to the stupidity and gross misbehavior of the MAGA mob. Was it the public's insistence on defunding our public schools, foregoing civics and the arts in order to lower state taxes? Was it the love of money in our consumerist society, the desire to own more than our friends and neighbors? What was it?

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I just read a newsletter from our Massachusetts State Senator that we are one of only two states that do not have a law making โ€œrevenge pornโ€ a crime. That raises the question for me, does D.C. or even Georgia have such a law? Could Marjorie Taylor Greene be arrested for breaking the law? Arrest would be a fitting punishment for such despicable behavior.

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I suspect that 100% of those who laughed at the Hunter Biden photo - and who support MTG - are bonafide "church goers" who preach "family values". The hypocrisy is mind bending. And sadly, it's consistent.

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I've had many thoughts about

MTG...none of them pleasant.

She is a rude, foul mouthed,

morally disgusting woman,

who drags her ๐Ÿ’ฉ all over the

People's House. That she's

enabled by the rest of the GOP makes them as morally

corrupt.

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As the mother of two adult children I can say unequivocally that the culture aims to turn them into good followers. I recently found an article that posits that killer whale mothers stay alive an average of 22 yrs after they stop being fertile and that their offspring have less wounds from fights. (this is how it was measured) This and that whale mothers have escorts (not the father) after they have their offspring in Hawaii to return to the arctic with them and their babies. Unless you show your depth as a human being you cannot expect your children to show theirs. Contempt for other human beings cannot be met with more contempt. You have to point out that you young person needs to evaluate their own actions: is this now between them and another person (leveraging)? How would this other person receive this action or non action? Personal responsibility in every case means an adult becomes an adult. Also, I forwarded this to my child. People can't change things alone, or in one gasp. It takes lots of work. Being older means wisdom, knowing this. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7NeQK9HJIvg Navalny's closing comments at his trial. Navalny is a lawyer. theonion.com is really a good laugh

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I would call the Republicans fiasco โ€œThis Week That Wasโ€. Anyone remember this tv show with David Frost? They really revealed just how nasty, disgusting, immature, and vile they can be. So letโ€™s call the last 7 days: Shit Week!

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