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9. Rule #1 they teach in self defense class

Wed Aug 20, 2025, 09:29 PM

Aug 20

Be strong, loud and forceful. Make a lot of noise and be confrontational. Bullies want an easy mark. Even with non-violence, you have to stand up to them - in their face.

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Newsom has taken the "Alpha" male crown away from Trump and it's driving MAGA crazy [View all] Quixote1818 Aug 20 OP

Bingo! ScoutHikerDad Aug 20 #1

THIS malaise Aug 20 #2

You are totally correct. Irish_Dem Aug 20 #3

Trump, in his wildest dreams, has never, ever been an "alpha male"... the nelm Aug 20 #4

Especially being born with tiny hands, which zorbasd Aug 20 #10

May I just say that his remark about Palmer was so strange and came out of nowhere and it confirmed my suspicion that he CTyankee Aug 21 #33

And...NOW is the time... Escape Aug 20 #5

They won't JustAnotherGen Aug 21 #53

nobody is listening to us... Escape Aug 21 #55

It's not just Krasnov JustAnotherGen Aug 21 #56

The whole 'alpha-male' 'beta-male' thing is such a huge steaming pile Aristus Aug 20 #6

Great post! :) nt Quixote1818 Aug 20 #8

You sound like a Sigma male padfun Aug 20 #14

Any man who requires others to define what Hey Joe Aug 21 #29

Thank you for your Service. Ligyron Aug 21 #40

You served while Orangeman hid behind "yeah, SURE!" bone spurs. calimary Aug 21 #43

well said Aristus.... democratsruletheday Aug 21 #47

Thank you. Aristus Aug 21 #49

you made great points and you made me laugh - that's a great thing. last image. truly sad that would make somaticexperiencing Aug 20 #7

Rule #1 they teach in self defense class KentuckyWoman Aug 20 #9

At some point - tantrum trump and his mango minions will try to out-do Newsom right back at him and fail miserably. NBachers Aug 20 #11

Right on! ananda Aug 20 #12

Spot On Starbeach Aug 20 #13

"It's dumb as shit and totally caveman BS..." LudwigPastorius Aug 20 #15

I know, but it sure beats other stuff. LeftInTX Aug 21 #32

You are so right! doesn't it feel good to be strongly FOR a candidate instead of constantly beating our brains out CTyankee Aug 21 #38

Yeah but the Maggats like it even less. Ligyron Aug 21 #41

That's the world we live in JustAnotherGen Aug 21 #54

When they go low, we go high. Xolodno Aug 20 #16

It doesn't hurt that Newsom is over 20 years younger and better looking dlk Aug 20 #17

I'm enjoying this. republianmushroom Aug 20 #18

Turns out there's science to back that up. summer_in_TX Aug 20 #19

+1 dalton99a Aug 21 #22

Our Texas Democrats need to do this. They are so much better looking than the Texas GOP! LeftInTX Aug 21 #34

GOP is 90% bullying, 10% messaging. We can do it! LeftInTX Aug 21 #35

The best is when it is mocking or pointing out hypocrisy without sliding over into mean. summer_in_TX Aug 22 #57

Reminds me of repeating everything a sibling says, just to drive them nuts. Nittersing Aug 21 #39

"Aren't we craving exactly what Newsom is providing?" HELL YES!!! calimary Aug 21 #44

Its probably because Hornedfrog2000 Aug 20 #20

Yep. dalton99a Aug 21 #21

Gavin should join 'Truth Social' like President Biden did.... Jack Valentino Aug 21 #23

And he's HAWT! flamingdem Aug 21 #24

dis-imitation is the et tu Aug 21 #30

I don't think Gavin is hot, (now Obama was), but this is a form of bullying. LeftInTX Aug 21 #36

Completely agree. Paladin Aug 21 #25

Spot on CanonRay Aug 21 #26

Too much hair. ConstanceCee Aug 21 #27

Seriously? Ligyron Aug 21 #42

It's so satisfying watching Donny get cucked, owned, and exposed for the fat dumb fuck he is Blue Owl Aug 21 #28

Our new dog is more alpha than the Orange Traitor Wicked Blue Aug 21 #31

That would be wonderful outcome....nt Figarosmom Aug 21 #37

Newsom should challenge Trump to some activities rickford66 Aug 21 #45

"...it should continue MorbidButterflyTat Aug 21 #46

I don't think he has "taken the Alpha male crown"; he's made them confront their delusions about Trump muriel_volestrangler Aug 21 #48

Raw emotion is a powerful magnet SSJVegeta Aug 21 #50

Boo hoo and Faux pas Aug 21 #51

Truth UpInArms Aug 21 #52