The Professional Left Podcast with Driftglass and Blue Gal

Surprise! They're Trump voters!  It's amazing how many "low information" (they're not) voters "do their own research."  LINKS for this episode: No More Mister Nice Blog:  "Members of the latest times focus group voted for a parallel-universe Trump". https://nomoremister.blogspot.com/2024/12/members-of-latest-times-focus-group.htmlGeorge Carlin, 'Soft Language':  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h67k9eEw9AYYouTube and Avatar artwork via Bing.AI.Blue Gal's knitting podcast!  https://www.youtube.com/@flangumOur podcast YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/@ProfessionalLeftSupport the show:PayPal |  https://paypal.me/proleftpodcastPatreon | https://patreon.com/proleftpodDo you want to send us a holiday card and/or contribution by mail?  We love getting mail!The Professional Left PodcastPO Box 9133 Springfield, IL 62791Support the show

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Correction to Tuesday's episode on pardons:  Contrary to the false information we repeated in episode 858, George HW Bush did NOT pardon his son, Neil.  We regret the error.We got a letter we had to share.  The latest Morning Joe quarrel wasn't about Trump after all.  And Driftglass reads Royko. We were also on The Bob Cesca Show this week.  Tune in here:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/driftglass-and-blue-gal/id380996798?i=1000679262247 More at proleftpod.com. Trigger warning: During the news round up, we mention the word su*cide.David Frum in the Atlantic (gift link via George Conway) https://bsky.app/profile/gtconway.bsky.social/post/3lcjmpvoyyc26Popular.Info:  Donald’s Crypto Bribe Out in the Open https://popular.info/p/a-chinese-national-charged-with-fraudAnthem BC/BS Caves to Public Outrage over Anesthesia Policy https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-care/anthem-blue-cross-blue-shield-time-limits-anesthesia-surgery-rcna183035 YouTube and Avatar artwork via Bing.AI.Blue Gal's knitting podcast!  https://www.youtube.com/@flangumOur podcast YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/@ProfessionalLeftSupport the show:PayPal |  https://paypal.me/proleftpodcastPatreon | https://patreon.com/proleftpodDo you want to send us a holiday card and/or contribution by mail?  We love getting mail!The Professional Left PodcastPO Box 9133 Springfield, IL 62791Support the show

CORRECTION:  Contrary to the false information we repeated in this episode, George HW Bush did NOT pardon his son, Neil.  We regret the error. The Hunter Biden Pardon in the historical context of presidents pardoning family members and nobody remembering that they did that.  And Driftglass reads "To The Chicago Abyss" by Ray Bradbury (1963). More at proleftpod.com. Blue Gal's knitting podcast!  https://www.youtube.com/@flangumOur podcast YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/@ProfessionalLeftSupport the show:PayPal |  https://paypal.me/proleftpodcastPatreon | https://patreon.com/proleftpodDo you want to send us a holiday card and/or contribution by mail?  We love getting mail!The Professional Left PodcastPO Box 9133 Springfield, IL 62791Support the show

Happy Thanksgiving to our listeners!  We are so grateful to you for support of our show. We are off on Thursday.  Next week we hope to do a Science Fiction University episode! Links for this episode: Mama Nous:  "Worrying Has Never Changed a Thing" is used by permission. https://www.instagram.com/p/DCPONzGqtHV/ and wherever you get your music.Parkrose Permaculture (excerpt) “Why are Tr*mpers mad that folks are setting boundaries?”  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kmMHtQyZsZITrumpers effing around and finding out.  FAFO!  MAGA The Bitter Sweet Awakening: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDp_tb5bs-0MAGA When Family Members Abandon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W3xzRQWrzioChickens coming home to roost:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o3OdC_dRp20Genius parody from The Beaverton:  "Opinion: Bluesky is a dangerous echo chamber because no one wants to hear from me, specifically" https://www.thebeaverton.com/2024/11/opinion-bluesky-is-a-dangerous-echo-chamber-because-no-one-wants-to-hear-from-me-specifically/More at proleftpod.com.More at proleftpod.com.You can help us pay for DG's eye doctor expenses athttps://www.gofundme.com/f/help-ease-dgs-medical-financial-burdenBlue Gal's knitting podcast!  https://www.youtube.com/@flangumOur podcast YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/@ProfessionalLeftSupport the show:PayPal |  https://paypal.me/proleftpodcastPatreon | https://patreon.com/proleftpodWant to send us a holiday card and/or contribution by mail?  We love getting mail!The Professional Left PodcastPO Box 9133 Springfield, IL 62791Support the show

It's bathroom bigotry all over again.  We remember just how racist Jesse Helms was, and how perfectly okay the Republican Party was with all of that bigotry.  There's likely to be lots of Cabinet-appointment drama in the next little bit, but please keep your eyes on the corruption and grift.  What music is Bluegal listening to? Link for this episode:  "Franciscan Blessing"  More at proleftpod.com. You can help us pay for DG's eye doctor expenses athttps://www.gofundme.com/f/help-ease-dgs-medical-financial-burdenBlue Gal's knitting podcast!  https://www.youtube.com/@flangumOur podcast YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/@ProfessionalLeftSupport the show:PayPal |  https://paypal.me/proleftpodcastPatreon | https://patreon.com/proleftpodSupport the show

Today is a good day for us to remember that we are not alone or crazy...or doomed.  Trump Co is destined for SELF-destruction. And we came across a Steve Gilliard post from TWENTY years ago that is amazingly timely. More at proleftpod.com.Links for this episode: Athenae/Allison Hantschel in Dame Magazine, "Democracy is dying in broad daylight."  https://www.damemagazine.com/2024/11/19/democracy-is-dying-in-broad-daylight/Driftglass 2012 remembers Steve Gilliard, 2004:  https://driftglass.blogspot.com/2012/10/remember-remember-8th-of-november.html.You can help us pay for DG's eye doctor expenses athttps://www.gofundme.com/f/help-ease-dgs-medical-financial-burdenBlue Gal's knitting podcast!  https://www.youtube.com/@flangumOur podcast YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/@ProfessionalLeftSupport the show:PayPal |  https://paypal.me/proleftpodcastPatreon | https://patreon.com/proleftpodSupport the show

Thursdays with Royko.  Guess who says we need a new liberal media?  Guess who says Matt Gaetz is a Sex Pervert? And Blue Gal interviews our 26yo about the election.  More at proleftpod.comYou can help us pay for DG's eye doctor expenses athttps://www.gofundme.com/f/help-ease-dgs-medical-financial-burdenBlue Gal's knitting podcast!  https://www.youtube.com/@flangumOur podcast YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/@ProfessionalLeftSupport the show:PayPal |  https://paypal.me/proleftpodcastPatreon | https://patreon.com/proleftpodSupport the show

We're on BlueSky!  bluegal, driftglass, proleftpodcast.  Join us! Five stages of grief?  How about five stages of MAGA victory, including bargaining, denial, and anger?  Because FAFO isn't just a cute acronym, it's their way of life. Also, Bluegal finds out that Artificial Intelligence can save a life, but may be programmed NOT to save a democracy. And Driftglass remembers when Archie Bunker joined a group with white hoods.  Heh. More at proleftpod.comYou can help us pay for DG's eye doctor expenses athttps://www.gofundme.com/f/help-ease-dgs-medical-financial-burdenBlue Gal's knitting podcast!  https://www.youtube.com/@flangumOur podcast YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/@ProfessionalLeftSupport the show:PayPal |  https://paypal.me/proleftpodcastPatreon | https://patreon.com/proleftpodSupport the show

Dive into a thoughtful exploration of political resilience post-election. The hosts reflect on two decades of blogging, frustrated by the complexities of electoral outcomes. They analyze the stark differences in campaigning strategies between political parties and the hypocrisy of elite attitudes toward immigration. Heartfelt discussions emphasize community support, with initiatives like knitting hats for the homeless. The podcast also highlights the importance of emotional resilience amidst political turmoil and the need for genuine action in social justice.