86,400 Seconds

Today is the eve of the the new year 2023.  Yesterday I posted a photo collage of some of the amazing escapes from the past year; still not enough. I have self imposed limits and external limits that have robbed me. I do live at peace with the life I have.  

Palm Beach, 12/4/2022

In February 2023 I will turn 75. That is a milestone in all books. I never dreamed I would live this long. Now exceeding the years of life that all of my childhood family. My mother passed at 46, my father at 51, my maternal grandfather at 38, and my grandmother never made 70. I have always lived with the reality that life is precious.   

Over the most recent years I have lived experiences I only dreamed; activism, glamorous balls, awards, board-of-directors participations, graduation speeches, friends, family and tons of fun. Many stories shared on this blog as a person I call Rhonda. My life and dream expectations have been exceeded. The proverbial glass runs over. 

Am I living a true transgender authentic life? No, by some standards. However, it is authentic for me and this is what is most important. You only have yourself to answer to in the end with, hopefully, no regrets.  

So where am I going with this? What does this mean for the new year 2023 and my 75th year? I’m reminded of a quote from the ultimate "Escape" movie; The Shawshank Redemption:

You can either get busy living or get busy dying.

We have 86,400* seconds each day. It is our choice what we do with them. Watch this to fully appreciate the value of the 86,400 seconds you have.  It is your choice to just keep living the life that just gets you by. Or, is your choice to finally break out (ESCAPE) and take those chances that you’ve always dreamed about. 

Remember, you can never get more time. Use this time you have now to take control of your life. It won’t be easy, but nothing good ever comes easy. And don't forget, Andy had to swim through a lot of shit to finally ESCAPE.   

You have 86,400 seconds tomorrow. 

*Each hour has 60 minutes, and each minute has 60 seconds—so 24 hours x 60 minutes per hour x 60 seconds per minute = 86,400 seconds in one day.

Year In Review '22

SOME OF THE 2022 ESCAPES

and Friends

Political Year In Review 2022

 

Yes, your votes mattered!

Definition of 'Woman'...

Cambridge Dictionary’s definitions for ‘man’ and ‘woman’ now include trans people

See more today on Politico - Defining ‘woman’ battle heads to states amid new wave of LGBTQ bills [lead by the Republican-Fascist party]

CNN - Published 12:22 PM EST, Thu December 15, 2022

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The Cambridge Dictionary recently updated its entries for “man” and “woman” to include transgender people – the latest dictionary to broaden its lexicon to reflect evolving language around gender.

A spokesperson for the Cambridge Dictionary told CNN that the updates went into effect in October. But the move seemed to go largely unnoticed until this week, when the dictionary’s expanded definition of “woman” garnered backlash from conservative commentators on social media and was subsequently covered by right-leaning media outlets.

While the Cambridge Dictionary’s primary definition for “woman” remains “an adult female human being,” a second definition refers to “an adult who lives and identifies as female though they may have been said to have a different sex at birth.” Similarly, the British reference guide defines “man” as “an adult male human being” and also “an adult who lives and identifies as male though they may have been said to have a different sex at birth.”

Example sentences provided by the dictionary include “Mary is a woman who was assigned male at birth” and “Their doctor encouraged them to live as a man for a while before undergoing surgical transition.”

“(Our editors) carefully studied usage patterns of the word woman and concluded that this definition is one that learners of English should be aware of to support their understanding of how the language is used,” a Cambridge Dictionary spokesperson said in a statement to CNN. “The first definition at the entry for woman remains unchanged and continues to be ‘an adult female human being’.”

The definition of “woman” has become yet another frontier in the culture wars in recent years. Earlier this week, Scotland’s highest court dismissed a legal challenge brought by the group For Women Scotland, who argued that trans women shouldn’t be included in the definition of “women” under a law aimed at improving the gender balance on public boards. In the US, Republican politicians have repeatedly evoked the definition of “woman” in their attacks on transgender people.

Earlier this week, Dictionary.com announced “woman” as its 2022 word of the year, citing how “the very matter of the definition of the word ‘woman’ was at the center of so many consequential moments, discussions, and decisions in our society.”

Despite the outcry deeming Cambridge Dictionary’s new definitions to be a political statement, the spokesperson said that such changes are meant to provide an accurate depiction of how certain words are used in society.

Our dictionaries are written for learners of English and are designed to help users understand English as it is currently used,” the statement read. “They are compiled by analysing a large corpus of English texts (over 2 billion words in total) taken from all areas of writing and publishing, which allows us to see exactly how language is used. We regularly update our dictionary to reflect changes in how English is used, based on analysis of data from this corpus.”

Other dictionaries have made similar changes to terms around gender and gender identity over the years.

In 2020, Merriam-Webster expanded its definition of “female” to include “having a gender identity that is the opposite of male” – that change also drew criticism from conservatives, though a similar addition was made to the word “male.” The year before, Merriam-Webster added a new definition to the pronoun “they” to refer to a single person whose gender identity is nonbinary.

I Love A success Story - Kiley May

My Story: Kiley May on Trans Representation in Media and Creating the Character Roles She Wants to See

Wikipedia:

Kiley May

As a child, May lived at Six Nations of the Grand River, an Indian reserve in Ontario. She[a] was assigned male at birth, but was feminine as a child. She experienced discrimination as a result of transphobia and homophobia.

In 2007, May left the reserve and moved to Toronto, where she attended journalism school at Ryerson University. While in school, she discovered a love for creative writing, but after graduating she didn't write for several years. May initially identified as genderqueer and gender non-conforming, and eventually started to use she pronouns; as of June 2017, at age 30, she was using both she/her and they/them pronouns.

In 2017, May was the Youth Ambassador for Pride Toronto. She was additionally crowdfunding to pay for travel to Montreal for genital surgery.

In 2020, May was a winner of the Magee TV Diverse Screenwriters Award from the Toronto Screenwriting Conference.

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Welcome to My Story, our weekly series dedicated to creatives of colour and their paths to success. By championing these diverse stories and backgrounds, we hope that our understanding of the cultural conversations around beauty and fashion will expand and that respect for our differences will flourish.

By Natasha Boateng Date August 25, 2020

Meet Kiley May, a two-spirit transgender actor and multidisciplinary artist from Six Nations of the Grand River reserve in Ontario. Kiley’s acting CV includes a recurring role in the CBC show Coroner and well as her big-screen debut in the blockbuster horror It: Chapter Two. But Kiley’s love for film and television doesn’t stop at playing characters — she also writes them. Passionate about education, representation and diversity, Kiley is also an emerging screenwriter and filmmaker who’s on a mission to create scripts and roles for Indigenous and transgender women with a focus on positive, empowering portrayals. With support from Netflix and mentorship from Toronto’s ImagineNative Film and Media Arts Festival, the largest Indigenous film and media arts festival, Kiley is currently is the pre-production phase of a short film called Disclosure, which is the first in a trilogy of shorts about the experiences of dating as a two-spirit transgender woman. Here, Kiley shares, in her own words, the motivation behind her film project and how she’d liked to see the transgender narrative change in media.

Personal Style - Holiday Outings '22

 

I love this time of the year. Opportunities abound to get dressed up to the nine's. My life is not all jeans and a T.   

I had several holiday parties to attend this month.  For one I wore my red dress and for another a off-the-shoulder black dress.  I was looking for one more outfit and found the above top on amazon. JASAMBAC Women's Off The Shoulder Tops Elegant Asymmetrical Ruffle Peplum Blouse ($25.99). Wow that a lot going on in the heading. The description is what got me.

This classic off shoulder tops goes with everything. It is perfect for pairing it with a skirt makes it look just like a dress! Also will look great with jeans and leggings. It is snug but not too tight, very flattering, make you look super.

 

Everything else I have in my closet and wanted something with a little extra for a special holiday dinner out with Caitlin.  

First we had cocktails at the elegant Palm Beach Colony Hotel. Out typical Thursday evening stop with this evening being a full bar of old and new friends.  Dinner at Cafe Chardonnay in Palm Beach Gardens followed.  

Again a full restaurant that evening, and we are always greeted warmly.  At the table next to ours was a couple celebrating their 53 anniversary.  A nice conversation was had as they  finishing their dinner.  A very elegant pre-holiday evening.  

   

  

Happy Holiday '22

Palm Beach Colony Hotel Christmas 2022

 Merry Christmas!

Many of you will remember this alternative version of the "Night Before Christmas" from previous Christmas eves. This has become my tradition to you for Christmas.  I hope you enjoy.

Wishes for a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. May you find good health, peace and happiness in 2023. And above all else, Escape; live "your" life.

Cross Dressing Night Before Christmas

Posted to alt.fashion.crossdressing by Shae Guerin 2002-12-23.

'Twas the night before Christmas,

and all thru the house

I was making my plans to look more like my spouse

I carefully laid out my very best clothes

My bra and my panties, my slip and my hose

My stockings weren't hung by the chimney tonite

They were on me instead, feeling sensually tight

My dress was of velvet, a burgundy red

And on my long nails a new polish was spread

With makeup and jewelry, high heels on my feet

I was looking so sexy, and feeling so sweet

When out in the yard there arose such a noise

That I sprang from my bedroom, forgetting my poise

The moon on the snow with it's brilliant white glitter

Reminds me of lace, to set my heart a-twitter

When what to my long-lashed eyes should appear

But a person in red with a sleigh and reindeer

But I couldn't tell, was it a 'he' or a 'she'

The one with the pack was dressed somewhat like me

There in the sleigh was this 'cutsey' old flirt

With a white wig and makeup, a red blouse and skirt

The reindeer were sparkling, with rhinestones and pearls

And their antlers in ribbons, so they all looked like girls

When s/he stepped from the sleigh, to my eyes were revealed

Her knee-hi black boots with their seven-inch heels

Santa just blushed, but I stood there and smiled

And said, "Hello, my dear, can you stay for awhile?"

"Well you finally caught me", he said with a pout

"At this time on Christmas, folks are seldom about."

"I don't go enfemme very ofen at home,

Mrs Clause doesn't like it, so I do it alone.

"So when I give out goodies to make others smile

"I like to feel pretty and femme for awhile."

"So I ride off dressed up, from my hi-heels to wig,

"On Christmas eve night while I'm doing my gig."

I said, "Don't worry Santa, your secret is safe

Why don't you come in and just freshen your face."

We sat and we talked and vented our passion

For feminine frills and the latest new fashions

We finally parted with a hug and a kiss

She said, "I must go now, or some children I'll miss"

I went to my party and had a great time

With music and laughter and good food and wine

But when I returned and looked under my tree

I found some new pretties from sweet Santa to me

Lacy panties, a bra and a soft satin blouse

Perfumes and some candles to light up my house

But it wasn't the goodies that swept away my blues

It was knowing that Santa was a cross dresser too

So next time don't judge all the people you meet

By what they are wearing when out on the street

For in being ones self, there's no 'wrong or right' 

Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night!

Cute Clothes

 

Feminine Differential - Tie Front

 

Vintage Tie-front Blouse

This is such a classic take on an everyday style. Noting over the top feminine. However, the tie-front add so much.  This is one of those enduring fashion accents that I am sure that my mother wore in the '50s.  just like the one here.

 

Most any shirt. if large enough. can be tied into the accent like this and Youtube has many hacks using a hair-tie to add at knot to the front or side.  This is especially cute in a Gingham for "country girl look" or Polka Dots for a more upscale look.  

The look is great for adding definition to the the wast.

Karen Kane
Boatneck Tie Front Top

The above t-shirt is Boston Proper's Tie Front Puff Sleeve Tee. Sorry it is sold out in all sizes but Amazon has a good selection in slightly different styles and many colors.  

Also Karen Kane has something in front tie in all of her collections. Check these out. 

LOFT -Gingham Square Neck
Tie Front Top

  

Effeminate vs Feminine

"Effeminacy is the embodiment of traits in a boy or man that are more often associated with feminine behavior, mannerism, style, or gender roles rather than with traditionally masculine behavior, mannerisms, style or roles.

Femininity is a set of attributes, behaviors, and roles generally associated with women and girls. Femininity can be understood as socially constructed, and there is also some evidence that some behaviors considered feminine are influenced by both cultural factors and biological factors". Wikipedia

Shopping In Palm Beach 

Here is a further contrast of the two words from "Know Your English":

Both words are often used by men to show disapproval. The word ‘effeminate’ is used exclusively with men. When you label a man ‘effeminate’, you are suggesting that the individual is not at all manly; everything about him — his behavior, taste, habits, looks, etc., — is very feminine. Unlike the word ‘effeminate’, ‘womanish’ can be used with both men and women. When used with a woman, it means the individual has all the characteristics of her sex; she looks and behaves in a manner that befits a woman. In this case, it is used as a compliment. When used with a man, the word suggests that the individual is rather feminine... 

I see myself as a Feminine Man.  My actions are not necessarily effeminate. My effort is to be myself.  

One of my favorite, public activities when there is time to kill, is people-watching.  Airports and malls are the best. You can learn so much about human behavior by just being observant.

Feminine movement - their gate, is different due to body structure and is seldom exaggerated. Trying to over-emulate this is an obvious giveaway that something is amiss. 

Male movement many times is to display dominance. This is part of the evolutionarily ingrained ritual to attract females or to be the alpha among other males. Toning this down or at least recognizing it, is the first step to a neutral gender presentation.   

In my early forays into the land of femininity, I saw it to be all about the clothing.  "Bra, panties, dress, heels" was my mantra.  If I look like a woman thus, "I am!" If you only go out to restaurants, clubs, and have limited interactions, this works. However, we always want more and to challenge ourselves brings growth. 

Joining organizations, attending meetups, volunteering and employment are all ways, to get out into the real world and interact.

 

Gender exploration is so much fun.  In doing so do not get lost. I have always seen the land of femininity as one of my favorite places to visit.  In many ways, I have become a permanent resident, socially and occupationally. As a feminine man I endeavor to adapt the needed customs, attitudes and, daily presentation. I do not see myself as a tourist and my visa has been accepted and entry granted. 

Effeminate no - Feminine yes.  

By being who you are, the world will see you are being genuine. If you are naturally feminine own it! If you are gender neutral own it!  

Fashion Trends For Men In 2021

It is possible that styling men in traditionally accepted female fashions and trends are allowing men to communicate the idea that they too possess female characteristics like sensitivity?

 

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The Winter Solstice '22 - Stay Warm

Winter Choices for Florida

Today is the Winter Solstice?  With the current weather predictions winter seems to be making a grand entrance this year! 

The first day of winter in the Northern Hemisphere is marked by the winter solstice, which occurs on Wednesday, December 21, 2022, at 4:48 P.M. EST.

For the northern half of Earth (the Northern Hemisphere), the winter solstice occurs annually on December 21 or 22. (For the Southern Hemisphere, the winter solstice occurs on June 20 or 21.) The winter solstice is the day with the fewest hours of sunlight in the whole year, making it the “shortest day” of the year. Thankfully, after we reach the winter solstice, the days begin to once again grow longer and longer until we reach the summer solstice—the first day of summer and the longest day of the year.

Everything to Know About the Winter Solstice
Including When and Why It Happens

...Astronomically, winter in the Northern Hemisphere stars in December, spring starts in March, summer starts in June and autumn starts in September. Meteorologically, winter in the Northern Hemisphere includes December, January, and February; spring includes March, April, and May; summer includes June, July, and August; and fall includes September, October, and November.

The Old Farmer's Almanac, regarded as the "calendar of the heavens," uses the astronomical definition to define each of the four seasons.

The Price-Is-Right - Flare Jeans

 

According to Canadian media trailblazer, Marilyn Denis:

Flared denim is another throwback trend that's popular again for 2022. They were big in the '70s and again in the 90's - this year we're seeing them super sleek with a more subtle modern flare, or in a kick flare/cropped style. Great with a heel, a flare can really elongate the legs and give a nice shape to your backside!

So, now that you know, and are going to throw all you skinny jeans, let's play "The Price-Is-Right."  Comment your guess and then check the sites to get prices. Just in time for holiday gift giving. 

Amazon - IPONES Bell Bottom Jeans for Women High Waisted Flare Jeans with Classic Wide Leg Denim Pants - $39.99

Bloomingdales - Ramy Brook Cindy High Rise Flared Jeans in Dark Wash - $245.00

Saks Fifth Avenue - Stella McCartney - $850.00

My Holiday Meetup in Red

Girlfriends of Hobe Sound Holiday Dinner

One of my favorite Meetup groups is the "Girlfriends of Hobe Sound".  Hobe Sound is a little village just north of me with a beautiful tree-lined entrance to a secluded beach. Few tourists know of it. My Girlfriends Group includes over a 100+ women, all young-minded and seeking friendship and community. As with so many clubs / Meetups, the participants typically includes a core group of 25-30 that actively attend. I have done a tea room lunch, a cooking class at a farm, a beach resort lunch, an event with a Jamaican steel drummer, a dueling piano dinner / concert, and more.  Always such fun.   

This past Saturday we had our holiday dinner at the elegant Historic Post Office Arcade Restaurant, Cafe Martier in Stuart. Great fun, laughter, food plus a spirited gift exchange. All dressed up and a place to wear my holiday red outfit.  I am so fortunate and honored to be a included in this fun, "Girlfriends Meetup" group.

Krista the champagne for everyone was such a nice touch. Thank You for being such a wonderful organizer and host.  

 

 

Political Week In Review 12-18-2022

 

Be kind to those not a fortunate this season!

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'Where's Kamala?': Nikki Haley Mocks VP's Lack of Border Visit With 'Where's Waldo' Picture

Beauty Is...

 BEAUTY IS - ESTÉE LAUDER QUOTE POSTER

Goodbye Old Friend...

Could This Be The Last Year For Sears?

The pre-holiday season always bought a wonderful treat to my country home. Early fall the "Sears Wish Book" (1933-2005) would arrive.  This was a special edition for gift-giving, toys, and holiday fashion. I wrote about this beautiful treasured tradition in 2016, "Wish Book Shopping".  

Over the years, as a budding woman of fashion, much style knowledge was derived from the Sears catalog. I treasured each delivery with the big Spring / Summer edition being my favorite. Hours were spent studying the "Woman's Section". There were dresses, sports clothes and lingerie. In the shoe section, I always looked to see how high are the heels. Sears was my true shopping, "Wish Book". 

Just this past week I went into my local mall's Sears.  Are you surprised that one still exist? The reason was to get a watch battery and found that even this little jewelry repair shop has abandoned the store. My mall's Sears is one of the few remaining and my visit only brought sadness. Much of the two-level store is closed off. Long gone is the auto center, the tools section and even the appliance section had only a few items left. The brands, DieHard, Craftsman, and Kenmore were synonymous with the items marketed; now no more.

 CNN Business asked recently:  Is this the last Christmas for Sears? 

Sears was once a powerhouse. It has been a slow, quiet death for an iconic chain, whose groundbreaking catalog and anchor position at many malls nationwide once made Sears both the Amazon (AMZN) and the Walmart of its day... 

At its peak, Sears, Roebuck was the world's largest retailer, with nearly 3,500 stores and outlets. About 100 stores closed earlier this year, leaving no more than 100 open today.

 

Sears Craftsman
Radial Arm Saw

Sears was poised to move into the 21 century and could have moved its catalog business online. The "I do not need to innovate" is a sad lesson that many have bitterly learned. Thus the demise of  Kodak, Blockbuster, WordPerfect, IBM, Compaq, Blackberry, NetWare, Xerox and more. Will Apple soon be joining that group due to a lack of innovation?     

So thank you and goodbye to my old friend, "Sears". You taught me so much about fashion and tools.

 

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Feminine Differential - Holiday Red

 

The Color of The Season

My lingerie store (Soma) last week had special employee pricing on many of our holiday offerings. I did not have a red bra, so could not resist the "Embraceable Push Up Bra" in red with matching panties; "Vanishing Edge Microfiber High Leg". So this is a bra and panty set in search of an outfit. The red pants are Chico's "So Slimming 360 Juliet Side-Vent Ankle Pants".  Chico's is a sister store to Soma and I do get employee discounts there also.   

The red top is Venus - "Hi-Def Balloon Sleeve Top". As described, "Get ready to see your curves in high definition! Featuring Hi-Def's signature double layers of smoothing fabric, this balloon-sleeve top hugs, contours and enhances your figure."  i have this top in white / short sleeve, so hoping for a similar fit.   

I listed this as a "Feminine Differential", which is obvious for the lingerie and overall outfit. However, seldom if ever, do you see anyone other than females, "Donning Our Gay Apparel!" AKA, wearing all red for the holidays. Sorry for the singing pun.  

So put on your most festive (red) outfit and "ESCAPE" for a holiday event / party. I do have a Meetup party this weekend; red wine optional.    

Deck the Halls with Lyrics

Iconic Women 2022

 These Iconic Women Serve The Best Style In The Biz,

And They're All Over 40

By Rohina Katoch Sehra

Dec 12, 2022 

My note: This is a great article highlighting, did I read this right, style and over 40! Here are my two favorites.  I love the curves.  See them all.  

Hannah Waddingham (“Ted Lasso”) 

Hannah Waddingham

Football club owner and marriage survivor Rebecca Welton is giving, as Gen Z would say, repressed boardroom siren. Think exquisite tailoring: power blouses in silk, skirts that seem moulded on her form, trousers and trenches that fire up her stride. But it is Welton’s hair that catches your gaze: soft pinup-lite waves that foreshadow an appetite for mischief and joyous risk-taking.

Catherine O’Hara (“Schitt’s Creek”)

Catherine O’Hara

Motherhood is an affliction and Moira Rose is its sparkling victim. The mood wigs, avant-garde outfits and woe-is-me theatricality conceal real warmth and vulnerability. Moira shows us that sequins, feathers and shoulder spikes can belong in a grocery store aisle, and that any challenge must be met with a fascinator, statement cuff and a swipe of red lipstick.

What Is Fascism?

During the runup of the '24 election, we are going to hear the term Fascism thrown around a lot. We need to understand how this philosophy could relate to our future.  

BY: Rhonda Williams 12/13/2022

Definition of Fascism:

A political philosophy, movement, or regime (such as that of the Fascisti) that exalts nation and often race above the individual and that stands for a centralized autocratic government headed by a dictatorial leader, [with] severe economic and social regimentation, and forcible suppression of opposition. (Merriam-Webster)

Fascism dictates its narrow policies without regard for the majority's will. 

 Benito Mussolini as dictator of
Italy and the principal founder of
 fascism. He inspired and supported
 the international spread of the 
fascist movement.
Wikipedia

Here is the question. What has happened to the Republican Party? Has it become the Republican-Fascist party? Just as when marriage partners hyphenate their last name, they become one in name.  

Here is my short list of evidence of what is happening: 

• The Republican-Fascist Party wants to regulate a woman's body to have control over her reproductive decisions. The percentage of Americans who consider themselves "pro-choice" has risen in the past year to 55%, its highest level in decades, according to a Gallup poll. 
  
  
• The Republican-Fascist Party favors policies that put business interests ahead of environmental concerns, labor union interests, healthcare benefits, and retirement benefits. Pew-Research: Two-thirds of U.S. adults say the federal government is doing too little to reduce the effects of global climate change.
  
  
• The Republican-Fascist Party is working to undermine civil rights. They disagree with a Pew Research study that states that 57% majority of Americans say the country needs to continue making changes to give blacks equal rights with whites, while 37% think the country has made the changes needed to give blacks equal rights with whites.
  
  
• The Republican-Fascist Party wants to dilute history that reflects negatively on current policy - i.e: Critical Race Theory.  
  
  
• The Republican-Fascist Party wants to take away parental choices and support as to the raising of transgender youth. The National Center for Transgender Equality found transgender individuals were nine times more likely than the general population to attempt suicide without support.  
  
  
• The Republican-Fascist Party desires to repeal the Democrats’ newly-passed drug pricing measure. Support for the bill, included 69% of Democrats and 34% of Republicans, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll conducted Aug. 3 and 4. Plus Republican-Fascist Party has made many efforts to repeal of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) with nothing to replace it. This would make many "un-insurable at any cost", due to pre-existing conditions. 
      
• The Republican-Fascist Party has not dismissed Sen. Rick Scott's called for putting Medicare and Social Security on the chopping block every five years. Sen. Ron Johnson has gone even further and said Medicare and Social Security should be put up for a vote every single year. This would put many retired individuals who depend on Social Security into poverty. Support holds true across party lines (those agreeing include 87% of Democrats, 81% of Independents, and 72% of Republicans). 
  
  
• The Republican-Fascist Party is making every effort to dilute minority voting and undermine confidence in any vote that does not provide their expected results. In states where the Republican-Fascist Party has control, they have drawn congressional maps to favor their party, eliminating fair representation. 
  
  
• The Republican-Fascist Party is opposed to limiting assault weapons and high-capacity ammunition magazines although over 60 percent in the US supports banning or controlling access to military assault weapons. (Pew)
  
  
• The Republican-Fascist Party is still standing by the "Stolen Election" script.   Voters also overwhelmingly disapprove of their encouragement of the violent protests at the U.S. Capitol on January 6 by a 55-point margin. Voters disapprove of GOP objections to the Electoral College by a 21-point margin, and Republican claims that the election was stolen by a 19-point margin.
  
  
• Lastly, a strong majority of likely voters disapprove of the policy priorities that Republicans have pursued over the past years. The most unpopular policies polled were tax cuts for corporations and the wealthy. Voters disapproved of these policies by a 58-point margin, and a 57-point margin, respectively. 

The above list goes on as unpopular policies continue to be supported by the Republican-Fascist Party. Remember the Republican-Fascist Party is a minority party taking into account Demoratics and moderates.  

On March 26, 2000,
 Vladimir Putin was elected
 President of Russia.
Inaugurated on May 7, 2000

On average last year, 37% of Americans described their political views as moderate. This percentage is evenly divided among those who identify as either the Democratic Party or the Republican Party. 

E.g. - According to the Renew Democracy Initiative: Dictators [fascist rulers] may rise to power in a democracy through several ways. One way is the result of political polarization, where the competing political sides no longer want to cooperate with one another, allowing violent or extremist groups to take over politics. The other way, elites first grab on to power via democratic means [elections], then strip away democratic rights. [the Florida / DeSantis way]

See my post on the "The Hungarian Model - Ron DeSantis is following a trail blazed by a Hungarian authoritarian". 

This fascist take over can be stopped.  Remember "A fascist ruler will wield supreme power" only if given it. Is this the America we want?  

Going forward I will refer to the Republican Party as the "Republican-Fascist Party", until there is evidence to the contrary.