The Republicans are holding their first 2024 Presidential candidates’ debate on August 23 in Milwaukee. As of Vox‘s August 2 report, seven candidates have raised enough money and posted enough poll numbers to qualify for the stage: Trump, DeSantis, Christie, Scott, Haley, Burgum, and Ramaswamy.
The Sioux Falls Republican Roundtable, newly incorporated on July 28 by Republican Representative Taylor Rehfeldt, SDGOP flunkie and Lawrence and Schiller shill Ryan Budmayr, and conservative lobbyist and Redstone insider T.J. Nelson, signals their view of the impending rhetorical clash with their choice of graphics for the watch party they are planning at the private Minnehaha Country Club:
On top of their clubby snootiness, the Republican Roundtable gives us circus tents. Yeah, watching Republicans avoid discussing real issues is a real circus. Let’s see if any of the performers have the courage to stick their head in the lyin’ frontrunner‘s mouth… or if they just keep doing flips on the high-wire and try not to fall into the perilous pit of truth and morality.
Hmm…”national economic leaders”? For $25 (suggested), we better see some names on the marquee out front. Do better.
At the Minnehaha Country Club $25 is chump change.
We liberals have our own club. The Intellectuals – We focus on who was the best President not the worst President.
There are several factors that explain why intellectuals, as a group, tend to lean towards liberal ideology. Examining this phenomenon through the lens of Franklin Roosevelt’s perspective, we can identify a few key elements:
1. Openness to new ideas: Intellectuals, by nature, are driven by intellectual curiosity and a hunger for knowledge. They constantly seek to understand and analyze various perspectives and ideas. Liberal ideology, with its emphasis on openness, progress, and innovation, aligns with this intellectual mindset. Roosevelt believed that intellectuals naturally gravitated towards liberal ideas in their pursuit of new and transformative solutions.
2. Focus on social progress: Intellectuals often place great importance on addressing social issues and achieving societal progress. They believe that a fair and just society is one where everyone has equal opportunities and access to basic needs, such as education, healthcare, and social welfare. Roosevelt’s New Deal policies, which sought to address economic inequality and promote social welfare, resonated with intellectuals who shared these goals of societal advancement.
3. Emphasis on rationality and evidence-based decision-making: Intellectuals tend to value evidence, logic, and rational thinking in decision-making processes. They prioritize critical analysis and empirical data over tradition or ideology. Liberal policies, often rooted in evidence-based approaches, align with this intellectual desire for reasoned arguments and tangible results. Roosevelt recognized that intellectuals were drawn to liberal ideologies that emphasized pragmatism and rationality in shaping public policy.
4. Protection of civil liberties: Intellectuals, often seen as advocates for free thought and expression, prioritize the protection of civil liberties. Liberal ideology promotes individual freedoms, such as freedom of speech, assembly, and conscience. Roosevelt recognized the importance of these liberties in fostering an environment conducive to intellectual exploration and expression, thus appealing to intellectuals who valued these principles.
5. Vision of a more inclusive society: Intellectuals generally emphasize inclusivity and diversity, advocating for equal rights and opportunities for all members of society. The liberal ideology, with its emphasis on social justice and equality, resonates strongly with intellectuals who perceive these values as essential for a just and prosperous society. Roosevelt acknowledged the role of intellectuals in advocating for inclusivity and embracing diversity within the liberal framework.
These observations contextualize why intellectuals gravitate towards liberal ideas.
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The country club has been the venue of choice in Minnehaha County simply because it has been so easy to work with and, apparently, at a lower or competitive cost. It’s not snobbery, I once asked an organizer why the country club, and the response was that they take care of everything
and only charge for the food, not the room. I dont know if that’s still the case, but it may still be the least expensive option in Sioux Falls. Other venues, chosen for Lincoln Day Dinners, quote a price per plate for the food and then charge extra for silverware, napkins, tablecloths, tables, you name it, everything else cost extra, pushing the cost per guest WAY up.
The SDDP can book their events there, too.
“Debate bingo?” I would sure like to see what the squares on the bingo cards say. I’m sure I could round up a group of Democratic pals to write those bingo cards for them. (for a nominal fee, we do believe in capitalism after all)
Of the four dogs chained in the in the South Dakota GOP yard which one will get their butt licked the most. My money is on chihuahua Kristi Noem followed by golden lab John Thune, basset hound Mike Rounds and poor over eager black lab Dusty running a distant forth.