'Starting today, we're going to change the channel!' - Pete Buttigieg

[crazytown]

I can’t get over how clever and how effective this analogy is. Unlike turn the corner, turn the page, start a new chapter, ‘change’ is there front and center.

And don’t tell me there wasn’t some thought given to kids asking their parents, to grand kids asking the same, to change the channel from Fox News. Today we’re going to change the channel - the power of suggestion and every reality TV’s Star’s nightmare.

‘Spring is coming America’ is a Games of Thrones riff that won’t last far into 2020, but Change the Chanel? It’s a keeper.

[Chipper Chat]

1. I did notice that Fox did not cover it.

[onit2day]

59. It's GOP TV.Critical thinking not allowed

[calimary]

2. "Running for office is an act of hope."

WOW! That says a whole lot, in just eight words.

[crazytown]

4. Pete mentioned 'hope' and 'audacity' many times.

I’m thinking he’s going to save ‘The audacity of hope’ for the Convention

[Politicub]

7. He reminds me so much of Obama

His platform is freedom, security and democracy. Everything Obama stood for fits within those categories.

[sheshe2]

3. K&R

For Mayor Pete.

I am liking him a lot.

[Politicub]

6. Me too, She

His story is an inspiration to me. No matter what happens in 2020, we will be hearing from Mayor Pete for years to come.

[sheshe2]

12. I love Kamala...

However I am really undecided. To early and so much to learn about these candidates. I am excited at the wonderful choices we have. I only have a few that I would not consider in the primary.

Backatcha, Politicub.

[Politicub]

20. I love Kamala, too

She’s in my top two. She was electrifying when she spoke in Atlanta. I also am impressed with her transparency.

[sheshe2]

24. 15 years worth of transparency!

Every year she served in office!

Boom!

[trickyguy]

47. Love her and her style. She should definitely be on the ticket one way or the other.

[sheshe2]

49. Sass and Class!

Boom!

[PatrickforO]

39. I like Kamala too.

I'm worried about her 'delivering an up to $500/month tax cut' for middle class Americans, paid for presumably by repealing the giant 2017 Republican tax scam for billionaires and corporations.

Specifically, my question to her would be to ask why she wants to shrink government even further with such a tax cut when the same result could be achieved on the other side of the equation by passing Warren's Accountable Capitalism Act, which would force C-Suite corporate officers to address the welfare of their workers and close the productivity/pay gap.

Sigh, I know I'm a wonk. But there it is. I'm not sure how strong she is on fiscal policy.

Also, on her site, I'm not seeing any plan for healthcare. Now, I WANT Medicare for all Americans, but I would be OK with fixing the ACA by forcing the mandate, forcing expansion of Medicaid, putting a public option in, and allowing the government to negotiate costs. And, again, Warren's Accountable Capitalism Act would force C-Suite corporate officers to consider the welfare of consumers concurrently with shareholder earnings, which, with government cost negotiations, would drive costs for drugs and insurance back down where they belong. You put the public option in, and you put the writing on the wall. Ten years and it would be all public, not tied to employment, and allow people to purchase supplemental insurance to cover any gaps. Much like what everyone else has.

But we're cool. Because the president isn't alone here - there's also Congress - and they must work together to achieve compromise in these things.

And, last thought - like Obama did, I'm sure she would surround herself with an A-team of excellent, knowledgeable, experienced people...unlike the guy in there now, who is running with his fourth string on sheer bombast.

[radical noodle]

52. Kamala and Pete

are my top two favorites at the moment.

[sheshe2]

53. Me too at this point.

[sellitman]

54. Agreed

Either one on top.

[trickyguy]

45. I certainly imagine that Pete will be on the national stage for years to come.

[crazytown]

8. I've gone to undecided.

I’m getting the same feeling I got watching early Bill Clinton and Obama: If he gets the nomination he will win the Presidency. All the fears and doubts are still there. We will see.

[sheshe2]

15. I posted above that I really am undecided.

Love Kamala and will keep her as my choice for now. However I can't wait to learn more about all these bright new shining stars.

[Funtatlaguy]

30. Our dream ticket just might be Harris/Buttigieg

Covers all the bases. Demographics, geography, etc.
Two really smart people to boot.
Both with a lot of charisma.
What’s not to like ?

[Politicub]

36. They would be unstoppable

Two thumbs up

[sheshe2]

37. Works for me!

[Chipper Chat]

60. Me too

[PatrickforO]

43. Well, one thing we can be sure of is this:

Whomever wins, the right wing will freak.

An openly gay president complete with articulate, cool, genuine husband - OMG!

A female president - OMG!

A bi-racial female president - OMG!

Another African American president - OMG! on steroids.

You can just feel the hate ramping up. And you know what? Fuck 'em. Let 'em hate. Let us get busy solving problems and actually governing. These disgusting white nationalist homophobes can crawl back under their slimy rocks.

[moonscape]

46. Without the Senate, and now without

the Judiciary, it's going to be a tough slog. Repairing damage is always harder than creating it and that alone is going to be a formidable job.

[Politicub]

5. I'm so glad his voice is in this race

The story he told about if he could go back 20 years and tell his younger self about how much things would change for a gay kid like him for the better brought me to tears.

[mobeau69]

10. That was effective story telling at a very high level.

This guy is good!

[demtenjeep]

28. I loved that

Made me think of Brad Paisley's song. The message being things will work out great, just have hope

Lyrics











If I could write a letter to me
And send it back in time to myself at seventeen
First I'd prove it's me by saying
Look under your bed, there's a Skoal can and a Playboy
No one else would know you hid
And then I'd say I know it's tough
When you break up after seven months
And yeah I know you really liked her
And it just don't seem fair
But I'll I can say is pain like that is fast and it's rare

And oh, you got so much going for you
Going right
But I know at seventeen
It's hard to see past Friday night
She wasn't right for you
But still you feel like there's
A knife sticking out of your back
And you wondering if you'll survive
But you'll make it through this and you'll see
You're still around to write this letter to me

At the stop sign at Tomlinson and 8th
Always stop completely, don't just tap your brakes
And when you get a date with Bridget
Make sure the tank is full
On second thought forget it, that one turns out kinda cool
Each and every time you have a fight
Just assume you're wrong and Dad is right
And you should really thank Ms. Brinkman
She spent so much extra time
It like she sees the diamond underneath
And she's polishing you till you shine

And oh you got so much going for you
Going right
But I know at seventeen
It's hard to see past Friday night
Tonight's the bonfire rally
But you're staying home instead
Because if you fail Algebra
Mom and Dad will kill you dead
Trust me you'll squeak by and get a C
And you're still around to write this letter to me

You got so much up ahead
You'll make new friends
You should see your kids and wife
And I'd end by saying have no fear
These are nowhere near
The best years of your life

I guess I'll see you in the mirror
When you're a grown man
P.S. go hug Aunt Rita every chance you can

And oh you got so much going for you
Going right
But I know at seventeen
It's hard to see past Friday night
I wish you'd study Spanish
I wish you'd take a typing class
I wish you wouldn't worry, let it be
I'd say have a little faith and you'll see

If I could write a letter to me
To me



Songwriters: Brad Paisley

[PatrickforO]

35. Thanks for posting that!

Those are beautiful lyrics and they touched me in a lot of ways.

[demtenjeep]

41. any time. I LOVE Brad Paisley and he and wife are very democratic. They opened a store for homeles

and are very active in causes that are good for people



I think Mayor Pete should have him on the campaign trail and singing that song

[elleng]

9. LOVE it!

Was the first remark I heard from him (as I was out and not able to listen earlier.)

[Skidmore]

11. k&r

A big welcome to Mayor Pete!

[KayF]

13. I loved that

I also like how he said we're at the end of an era that started with Reagan.

[crazytown]

16. Pete says Trump ended the Reagan era.

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Other than tax cuts and bigotry, everything Reagan’s GOP stood for has been uprooted and lays dying. That is why Pete is talking about a blank page between eras. One possibility is the Democratic Party aiming to make a profound a change as the New Deal. Another he says is proto-fascism taking a firm hold of America’s neck.

[marylandblue]

17. You got it. Pete's the only candidate who knows this.

You can figure it out from some books on political theory, but most politicians don't read any political theory books.

[Politicub]

21. I jumped out of my chair and started applauding when he said that

Reagan and Trump - the two bookends of the era of shit.

[crazytown]

23. From film actor to reality TV fraud

bookends of misery

[pazzyanne]

42. My Grandfather became a Democrat

the year that Regan got the Republican nomination. He said he wasn't going to vote for a movie star to run our country. He was a WW1 vet who was a patriot who recognized "tomfoolery" when he saw it. He would have hated tRump.

[FakeNoose]

26. It's a good strategy, reminding people that Chump is no Reagan

There are still a lot of older Republicans who thought Ronald Reagan was their "Messiah." They voted for Chump but they aren't happy with him. Pete Buttigieg is smart to remind these people, maybe they won't vote for Chump again.

[oldsoftie]

51. Thats it. I think a lot of reluctant trump voters will just stay home this time.

They COULD vote for the Dem candidate, but i think its more likely that they just sit it out because of trump

[demtenjeep]

29. you mean Error

trickle down was and is an error

[targetpractice]

14. Hits Trump where he's weak... Ratings...

...Change the channel... Brilliant.

[crazytown]

18. He's aiming at Trump's deepest vulnerability

the fear of being ignored.

[SMC22307]

19. Change the channel from this shitty reality show! (n/t)

[FM123]

22. Wow, I can only imagine what that orange idiot is thinking now that Mayor Pete has said that.

He doesn't care if he is loved or hated as long as he is not ignored. He is about to become yesterday's news.

[BigmanPigman]

25. That's odd timing...I had a dream last night

when US citizens watched Fux they started to rapidly age and turn to dust due to super secret wave lengths coming through Fux transmission to only Fux viewers in the public. It was a "control the US minds" plan from Murdoch and Putin gone wrong and people couldn't change the channel once it started either.

[mr_lebowski]

27. Did people get all 'final guitar solo in Comfortably Numb' from Pink Floyd - The Wall (the movie)?

Cause that've been COOL!

[crazytown]

32. And then woke up in a limmo

in Nazi garb? You better run.

[mr_lebowski]

34. There's one SMOKING A JOINT! And that other one's got SPOTS! If I had MY way ... (nt)

[crazytown]

38. All of you. No exceptions.

[BigmanPigman]

33. I just had to watch that scene again...always good.

It made me think about "13 channels of shit on the TV to choose from". That was before cable, now we have a zillion channels of shit and Fux is STILL the shittiest one!

[crazytown]

48. What shall we do now?

This is the segment that haunts my dreams these days.

[BigmanPigman]

50. It drove me crazy

when it wasn't on the album (not enough room). They only play it at live shows. When I saw it live in 2012 and 2013 it was very cool. It is one of my favorite songs for some reason and with the animation of the flowers it is even better.

[PatrickforO]

31. Change the channel - Brilliant!

Got to hand it to him - the Millennial mind at work.

[not_the_one]

40. After his announcement today

realizing what a brilliant speaker he is, I hope that maybe the desire to "drink a beer with our candidate", will be replaced by a hope to have a serious and honest discussion with our candidate.

I think Pete has the "it" factor, in spades.

So, as a 67 year old male, gay, atheist, I changed from undecided to Pete!

If he is given the oxygen to breathe by the media, I think he just may be able to do it.

I also believe that he will counter turdface, when needed. We can't just dwell on tit for tat, but we must respond when tf goes so far beyond the pale...

For once in a long time, I am hopeful.

[MBS]

44. He's the Real Thing IMO nt

[grantcart]

55. I changed my preference

[Blue Owl]

56. We're out of Fox to give

[nvme]

57. in August 2007 in Miami

I watched Obama for the first time live at the Miami Auditorium. It was impressive! There were 6 Secret Service agents onstage, that gave me the impression maybe this guy might have a serious chance. I then asked is America ready for him? I was terrified that McCain put that MILF on the ticket to attract 45-55 y/o white Male voters. She opened her mouth, and I thanked G-d he put that MILF on the ticket. Now I look at mayor Pete, and I wonder..... He represents a Democratic party with a lot of firsts. I want to see an America that is maturing but I still that same block of voters 45-55 WM voters scare me. I hope that we can get the Working class message to them again.

[robbob]

58. That would make a great commercial...

I don’t know if you’re allowed to use clips from Faux news without permission, but imagine a quick montage of some of the most hateful rhetoric from the scumbags on Fox, maybe interspersed with dRumps most vile comments, then <click> “Time to change the channel; is THIS the best we can be, America...” etc. etc. Make it literal; time to turn off the hate spewing from Fox Spews. And transition to a positive view for the future. Love WILL conquer hate, I have to believe that.