Oh, y’all, this had me laughing for quite a *long* time! You see, I get the Raw Story news email. While the articles are short, there are still some that are worth using for a column. This one, my goodness, what a perfect way to start my writing day! So, with no further ado, here we go!
Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) made a not-so-subtle dig at Donald Trump’s new nickname given to him by Wall Street investors upset over the market volatility caused by the president’s on again-off again tariffs.
In a video posted to his social media, an apparent staffer approaches Swalwell and asks, “Hey, Congressman…What the f— is up with Trump always chickening out on tariffs?”
Instead of answering, Swalwell tucks into a Taco Bell taco conveniently laid out on his desk.
See what I mean? I’m laughing again just re-reading it! Suffice it to say, I will hold onto this for a long time. Now, Swalwell has become known for innovative and extensive use of social media to connect with constituents. It seems to me he does this very well. I kinda wish there were more of his postings in the news. I’m going to have to go look around and see what I can find. Now, onward to MAGA’s reactions to this, which are almost as funny! They weren’t having much luck with trolling him in return, and they were trying *far* too hard. Still from Raw Story:
RedWavePress called the post “bizarre,” while The Blaze called it “very odd” and asked, “What was the point of this???”
Podcaster Graham Allen wrote, “Democrats are so DESPERATE TO ATTRACT YOUNG PEOPLE that they got Eric Swalwell to eat Taco Bell… SO WEIRD!”
TownHall conservative news echoed the same sentiment: “Eric Swalwell has posted a video featuring the f-word while eating a taco. Do you think this is the kind of messaging that will win back support for the Democratic party?”
The account of @cveridis, which identifies as Libertarian, posted, “Swalwell is a California elected representative. I called him a tool years ago. He has not improved. That he tries to connect himself with our honored taco is a slap in the face. Cringeworthy trolling!”
Blah, blah, blah. “Our honored taco”? Heh. There is nothing nearly as epic as his troll. I was hoping for a better response from *someone*. That would be a NOPE. I’d say that’s a win for Rep Swalwell and Democrats. Sure, he used the f word, but how many of them are using the r word, which is worse? *That* is showing up again and I DO NOT like it. *Everyone* should not like it. But the r word is showing up anyhow. Ugh and GRRRRR. So, there you have it. Thanks for sticking with me!
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To the asshat who referred to “our honored taco”: OUR? Dude, the taco wasn’t created by the U.S. It comes from SOUTH of our border. You know, Mexico! I gather like most of us you enjoy them. What a ‘cruel’ choice you face. Either be true to your asshat MAGA beliefs and swear off tacos or accept the FACT that Trumpty not only didn’t invent them (when he wasn’t busy PAINTING HIS FACE ORANGE!), but no one in these United States did. There was no U.S. way the hell back all those centuries ago when them ‘damned Mexicans’ created the taco. Even before the Spanish arrived! I hope this gives you the headache you so richly deserve.
And Trump has been a fucking chicken all his life. From the time as a kid when he was ruining family dinner and his big brother dumped a bowl of mashed potatoes over his head. Even pops Fred laughed his ass off and didn’t chastise his older son. Trump cried and yelled but did he try to do what a normal brother would do? Hell no. Even in his fury your Trumpty didn’t dare physically challenge his brother. And don’t get me going on his draft-dodging. I long ago came to terms with the fact many worked the system to avoid service in Vietnam. However, I have nothing but contempt for CHICKEN HAWKS like Trump who beat their chest and talk like they “wanted to go” but this or that reason prevented it, or “would have gone” if “really needed.” Trump has ALWAYS been a fucking coward.
Being a chicken-hawk and avoiding Vietnam was the first time him being a chicken was made public.
Well, learn something new every day! I’d just been going merrily along because it’s come up in the news (and here) time and time again.
Yea, my reaction to “honored taco” was about the same as yours. I’m glad to know someone else picked up on it because REALLY????? Also, yes, tRump and that entire paragraph.