OMG We're winning!!!!

[senseandsensibility]

Alex Wagoner just made a funny and insightful point on Nicole Wallace's show. The Newsom posts are working. Trump has already stopped posting in all caps because of the ridicule.

The parodies are leaving a mark and letting trump know that people are laughing at him. And you know how he hates that.

[Chasstev365]

1. Are you listening Schumer, Jeffries, and Durbin?

[senseandsensibility]

2. You make a good point but let's face it

what Newsom is doing fits Newsom's style, but I don't think Schumer should try it. Maybe I'm wrong, but I think if he just worked on simplifying his language and not painstakingly reading everything from notes while peering over his glasses I'd be satisfied. Jeffries? Maybe.

[Scrivener7]

3. Ridicule is the key to turn his base against him. Ridicule comes in all kinds of forms.

EVERYONE can ridicule him. Yes, this style won't work for everyone, but I bet Newsom's genius of a press manager can come up with a hundred more ways for a hundred more people to ridicule him.

The maga base sees him as a superman. When they see him being ridiculed, they will all run away in a heartbeat.

[senseandsensibility]

4. Ridicule has definitely been under utilized until now

Again, thank you Newsom for releasing the power!

[Scrivener7]

6. Definitely. Cankles's psychology is horrifying, but it's not complicated. We can send him

around the psychological bend pretty easily. I can't figure out why we don't.

And it's all stuff that can easily be done by an out of power party. Relentless ridicule. Relentless pounding on the Epstein issue. Relentlessly behaving like his father, i.e. belittling him and pointing out his failures, calling him a loser

I am serious when I say we need to get a hundred more ideas from Newsom's press manager. Or hire someone equally talented to coordinate a campaign of ridicule from the DNC.

[senseandsensibility]

9. Cankles!

I think you've earned a place on the Dems' ridicule team!

[Scrivener7]

10. Oooh! I would love that, but I can't claim authorship. It was another DUer who

came up with it. They gave me permission to use it, but I can't remember now who it was to give them credit.

[sdfernando]

22. It's an old term

I've heard it used for years.....well before Felonious Cunk showed up.


I claim dubs on "Felonious Cunk"!!!

[calimary]

38. Felonious Cunk!

Wunnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnderful!!!

[TheRickles]

85. Is his wife Philomena Cunk? She's as dumb as he is.

Here are some highlights from her interviews:

&ab_channel=ThatGuyJeremy

[canetoad]

52. I believe it's a term

For lower legs when there is no appreciable difference in thickness between calves and ankles, thus the portmanteau word 'cankles'.

[3catwoman3]

68. You are correct.

[Scrivener7]

78. It's what they used to call Hillary. But it's actually true about him.

[rampartd]

90. the trolls with pepe memes for avatars

called mrs clinton "cancles" during that election

i really hate the schoolyard nicknames, but someone needs to update krasnov's mirrors.

"objects in this mirror are fatter than they appear"

[OldBaldy1701E]

81. "I can't figure out why we don't."

Neither can I!

[SheltieLover]

5. Absolutely!

[Be Leave On]

14. ridicule is important

Both for him and for his base.
They need to be ridiculed mercilessly.

[TheProle]

20. Oh of course

That’s why “Tiny Hands” and “Poopy Diapers” and “Fatty” and “JD the couch fucker” and a fool’s parade of other ridicule defeated the fuck out of him in 2024.

Oh, wait…

[sunnybrook]

47. I was thinking the same thing!

Or how about they're "weird." Really turned his base against him, right...

[EdmondDantes_]

48. To be fair, the Newsom stuff is way more self aware

And cutting. I think it's silly, but it's not just name calling like the other stuff. And it's pointing out the ridiculous way in which he communicates. That said, as you note, ridicule itself doesn't win elections.

[johnnyfins]

54. Oh, that's right. We are still in normal times

Not a fascist takeover. Let's play by the norms and send strongly worded letters. So much success with that in the past...

[Jack Valentino]

63. Too many people never heard it because they were more worried about their checkbook,

and too many more didn't bother to vote at all


As far as I'm concerned, we WON the narrative in 2024,
but lost on turnout, which I still can't quite understand...

[llmart]

74. You're right but only if you believe he "won" the election legitimately.

Which I don't. He bragged about having the votes already and did very little to no campaigning. He knew the fix was in.

[Scrivener7]

79. "Weird" had legs. We'd have done a lot better if they hadn't muzzled Walz. And this has legs too.

[CrispyQ]

89. Sure, but Newsom is governor of one of the world's largest economies & in Trump's eyes that counts for a lot.

Not to mention the gov's good looking, articulate, & got a sense of humor. The meme of hunky, bare-chested Newsom hulking over a prone Melania is so.......satisfying!

[paleotn]

21. Agreed. It's a powerful tool.

We've been far too nice for far too long.

Politics is a rough game. Always has been. Unfortunately, many Dems seem to conflate politics with governing. They're not the same. But they are connected. If you don't do politics well, dirty as it may be, you don't get to govern. Newsom understands that age old formula and the gloves have finally come off.

[ClaudetteCC]

29. "Ridicule is man's most potent weapon. There is no defense. It is almost impossible to counterattack ridicule."

[vapor2]

43. Good Point!

LOVE Newsom's trolling

[ClaudetteCC]

44. It isn't mine

Look up Saul Alinsky and his 'rule number 5.'

[Cassidy]

34. Yes, ridicule is key!

The anguish of decent people (liberal tears) delights them. But, being laughed at, is something they cannot stand. Felon Trump obviously has no sense of humor, much less the ability to laugh at himself. He has no response.
Keep up the great work Newsom team!

[BComplex]

36. Very perceptive post, Scrivener7!

You're right on target! Now what we need is for Democrats to start ridiculing republicans for their hypocrisy until they finally get it, and start moving toward the straight, and not-so-narrow, mindedness.

[LudwigPastorius]

53. If ridicule could turn Trump's base against him, they would already be on the outs with him.

The Lincoln Project has been hammering the Felon with videos that ridicule him for years now.

I think everybody has put far too many expectations on the real world effects of social media memes.

[Dr. T]

73. The Lincoln Project stuff is a bit too heady

for your average MAGAt conservative base to comprehend. The Newsom stuff, disgustingly simple, is short and sweet and easily digested by the dimwitted Repuglican base. It's like swatting a misbehaving puppy on the nose with a newspaper.

[dedl67]

83. Mockery of Marie Antoinette was prevalent prior to the French Revolution

Marie Antoinette was widely mocked in pre-Revolutionary France, for her gambling, lavish spending that emptied the royal coffer, and supposed sexual impropriety. Her elaborate hairstyles and fashion choices were often mocked, contributing to the perception of her as out of touch with the realities of the French people. The mockery fueled public resentment in the period leading up to the French Revolution.

[dedl67]

84. Mockery of Marie Antoinette was prevalent prior to the French Revolution

Marie Antoinette was widely mocked in pre-Revolutionary France, for her gambling, lavish spending that emptied the royal coffer, and supposed sexual impropriety. Her elaborate hairstyles and fashion choices were often mocked, contributing to the perception of her as out of touch with the realities of the French people. The mockery fueled public resentment in the period leading up to the French Revolution.

[Chasstev365]

11. You're probably right

[senseandsensibility]

16. Oh, I could easily be wrong

I have been calling for our side to use ridicule, but it took minds much greater than mine to actually put it into action. No one needs my advice on how or when to do it.

[paleotn]

27. Even Chuck Schumer can do rough and tumble politics if he puts his mind to it.

He's old enough to remember when that was the norm even for Dems. Particularly in places like NY. We use to be feared. Politicians like Daley, LBJ and others. We haven't been for a long time and see where that's gotten us.

If you don't think we've pulled some stunts back in the day, check out JFK's operatives secretly turning up the temperature in the TV studio during the now infamous televised debate with Dick Nixon. Seems they knew Tricky Dick was prone to sweating. The rest took care of itself.

[dem4decades]

32. Schumer's "style " is doing nothing, that's why he's the wrong leader.

John Oliver exposed Schumer's weakness, Durbin is tired and I'm not sure why Jeffries had been so ineffective. The more Newsom fights, the more I like him.

[mdbl]

42. In this political environment....

The only way to deal with stupid ridicule is to use smarter ridicule back.

[Polybius]

55. Yeah, imagine Schumer posting a pic of himself without a shirt and ripped?

I can't.

[Jack Valentino]

64. NO.......

trying to give me nightmares, here? Schumer should RETIRE---
He served us well for many years, but he's way passed his "sell by" date...

[Scrivener7]

87. It could be pretty awesome. But only if he has the half glasses too.

Seriously, that would be great.

[Polybius]

92. Then Mitch McConnell might get jealous

And post a pic of himself at the beach in a speedo with He-Man muscles!

[Raven123]

76. I doubt that Schumer can adapt at this point in his career

Some people are just better communicators. Not bashing his politics, just his style in this moment.

[Magoo48]

88. Then, they must hire someone to do it for them.

[Hornedfrog2000]

13. Nope

Theyre probably enjoying a glass of wine as we speak.

[sop]

7. Trump will have to issue an Executive Order outlawing ridicule of the president.

Ten years ago Roskomnadzor, Russia’s federal executive body responsible for overseeing the media, banned internet memes that poked fun of Russian President Vladimir Putin (and other public figures).

[senseandsensibility]

8. That's a valid (and scary) point actually

[maspaha]

15. Don't give him any ideas...

Last edited Wed Aug 20, 2025, 07:31 PM - Edit history (1)

Sorry, I meant don’t give Stephen Miller any ideas

[RealityChik]

49. Trump already asked his handlers...

If he could create an executive order that would make it a crime for any Dem that says mean things about him! That is laughable out loud funny to me.

[Iris]

60. Just another lawsuit to add to the mix.

[C Moon]

12. Trump showed his cards when he became so upset over TACO.

[Mme. Defarge]

17. Governor Walz was having an effect

by calling him weird.

[senseandsensibility]

18. I've been reading a few comments that Walz was

kept from using the weird label as much as he wanted because some consultants thought it was too polarizing or something. Hope that's not true.

[unweird]

23. If true that sucks

I definitely recognize the power of the weird.

[Wednesdays]

24. See post #20, above. nt

[BComplex]

37. That's when it''s time to get some new, courageous and insightful consultants!!

Dem's "consultants" have been way too compliant/subservient to the right-leaning megadonors for way too long.

[Mme. Defarge]

50. If that's true it was, IMO,

another bad campaign decision.

[moose65]

75. Ugh

Whoever these nameless “consultants” are, they need to be replaced. They’re the same people who always advise Democrats to act more like Republicans in midterm elections. Not this time!

[progressoid]

82. Not polarizing but rather ineffective.

It didn't swing any voters.

[surfered]

19. This

[senseandsensibility]

26. A+ for encapsulating the point

in very few words!

[PatSeg]

25. Yeah, it was pretty easy for him to pretend

that everything is just fine and there will be no repercussions for his bizarre and infantile behavior. Having his weird posts mirrored back at him is a much needed reminder that people are paying attention and he's not getting a free pass.

[senseandsensibility]

28. I agree completely!

I was a little slow to embrace this whole idea, but now I'm a believer!

[PatSeg]

35. Yes, understand normal circumstances,

I wouldn't recommend imitating such ridiculous, brainless tactics, but in this case, I think it is absolutely necessary. I would just hate to see it become the norm in the world of politics. This should be the exception to the rule, unless republicans just get worse, which is entirely possible.

[mountain grammy]

30. A big part of free speech is ridicule.. use it or lose it!

and let's face it, they have much to ridicule!

[Paladin]

31. Saw an online clip of Fox "News" talking about Newsom, today.

They were practically having a litter of kittens on-air, they were so freaked. Thank God Democrats finally have a spokesman who's doing some appreciable damage on our behalf. We need lots more, like him. Just as soon as possible.

[senseandsensibility]

33. A stuck pig is gonna squeal

as they say in the South.

[calimary]

39. Yep. More like him but definitely more OF him, also.

[Paladin]

40. Absolutely. (nt)

[LetMyPeopleVote]

41. Nicolle Wallace howls at MAGA's 'melting snowflakes' angry over Newsom trolling

This made me smile

Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) is having a moment as his mockery of President Donald Trump's social media posts has sent Republicans flying into a rage.

— Raw Story (@rawstory.com) 2025-08-20T22:01:04Z

https://www.rawstory.com/gavin-newsom-maga/

Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) is having a moment as his mockery of President Donald Trump's social media posts has sent Republicans flying into a rage.

MSNBC's Nicolle Wallace showcased some of Newsom's social media posts that adopt the style of Trump's all-caps rants, calling his foes "not hot" and needling Trump supporters. Meanwhile, scores of Newsom allies have started making AI photos of the governor similar to the Trump Trading Cards, showcasing the president as a superhero, war hero, and being touched by the hands of Jesus Christ.

She played clips of Fox News hosts who called it unprofessional and attention-seeking, completely missing that they're the ones who are being ridiculed......

Wagner and Wallace noted that humor "is Trump's kryptonite."

One question Wallace asked, however, is how it took nine years to realize that mocking Trump is a tactic.....

Dowd, a former strategist for George W. Bush's campaign, brought up how confused Fox News hosts are.

"That's my favorite part of the story!" she laughed hysterically.

[Karasu]

45. We badly needed someone to do what Newsom is doing now during his first term, when this shit was first normalized.

But better late than never.

[JI7]

46. I always said they should be ridiculed and laughed at

instead of taking everything they say seriously and responding in a serious manner.

It's also about controlling the narrative and what is out there.

[CousinIT]

51. Yes. When Democrats FIGHT, Democrats win. Sadly, most Democrats don't know how or...

….do not want to fight back, fire with fire. They’re worried about rules, norms, decorum, and laws. Maybe they just don’t want to look “undignified” — afraid to get town in the dirt and fight. When your opponent is someone who doesn’t give a rat’s ass about any of that and who tossed it all out years ago, such timidity will NOT work. AT. ALL.

Worse, we have NO MORE TIME to wait for democrats to grok a clue and start waterboarding MAGAts with their own medicine.

Our party was not prepared for this even though we’ve been moving in this direction for decades. They still refused to suspend the filibuster or do anything else remotely beyond the norm. That timidity has hurt us and this country badly.

And they still have not responded (save a few of them) with nearly the fight required to defeat it.

[pat_k]

56. I could NOT stop laughing at the sputtering outrage from the folks on FOX's The Five.

And couldn't resist backing up and replaying the bits Nicole had shown. Don't these people hear themselves? Too much!

All I can say is thank god I wasn't eating or drinking something, I'd either have choked to death or have had a "spit take" mess to clean up.

[WA-03 Democrat]

57. Remember when "Weirdoes" was working For Harris and Walz

and Trump was calling JD Vance a weirdo. Why David Plouffe (sp so what-he sucks) stopped that was a giant mistake.

[William Gustafson]

59. Newsom need to bring up the Epstein files every chance he gets!!!

Another Kryptonite of Trumps... and the 1000 girls abused... by monsters.

[Scrivener7]

80. Yes. These memes have given him the megaphone. Now he should work EPSTEIN in consistently.

[indusurb]

62. So yay, I guess, we're winning a social media war.

Meanwhile Trump and the associated fascist regime is steamrolling over everything else in the real world. What are Newsomand the Democrats doing about that? Because frankly I'd rather see Trump stupid rage tweeting and the rest of us keeping our democracy and our country intact.

[Justice matters.]

70. The midterms are over a year away.

That's a very long time and low-attention voters and leopard-eaten repukes have not suffered enough yet.

The battle has just begun and you're already giving up?

[BannonsLiver]

71. Wow 7 posts in 10 years

And at least 5 of them tonight. That’s what I call A LONG game. 😉

[myohmy2]

66. a thin win...

...but a win is a win...

...

[Justice matters.]

72. Next on the winning agenda (hint: the "files" will go public soon). Warning: X post link in.

Link to tweet

Had to... but the 'battle' has begun

[Gimpyknee]

77. Wishful thinking.

Trump posted an all caps rant early this morning.

[EnergizedLib]

86. Are we winning?

If our side is losing registered voters and their side gaining registered voters and with the gerrymander nonsense, what are we winning?

I want reasons for hope.

[Snackshack]

91. Pointing out maga...

...hypocrisy has not worked, maybe pointing out the buffoonery will. It did a long time ago against the klan...

[LetMyPeopleVote]

93. This made me smile