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No. of Recommendations: 2
Ok, this I just don't understand. A lot of times I can figure out at least what political statements are trying to do, even if they don't resonate with me (a la the use of biblical or evangelical phrasing in GOP communications). I can even understand the electric boat vs. shark and Hannibal Lecter call-outs (just classic in-group/out-group stuff).
But this...I think I'm completely missing the reference. Can any of our more conservative posters explain what Trump might be aiming at with the "Kamabla" stuff? All I can think of is that you can't signal that you're intentionally mispronouncing someone's name in a text/post - so he's deliberately misspelling it, so that he can show his disdain in writing. Is that all, or is this some in-group reference?
No. of Recommendations: 3
All I can think of is that you can't signal that you're intentionally mispronouncing someone's name in a text/post - so he's deliberately misspelling it, so that he can show his disdain in writing. Is that all, or is this some in-group reference? - albaby
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I took an oath to not share the secrets of our cult, and I may hear from the Compliance Council, but I checked the MAGA handbook and ridicule by miss-pronouncing is encouraged, but it takes no position on misspelling of an opponents name.
No. of Recommendations: 1
I took an oath to not share the secrets of our cult, and I may hear from the Compliance Council, but I checked the MAGA handbook and ridicule by miss-pronouncing is encouraged, but it takes no position on misspelling of an opponents name.
Ah, that was good for a chuckle.
I take it that it's not a reference to something making the rounds in conservative media?
No. of Recommendations: 8
explain what Trump might be aiming at with the "Kamabla" stuff?
Kama - blah
Does that help?
As usual, what Trump the Moron probably thinks is clever is just another lame projection.
No. of Recommendations: 1
I'm making it a point to check out of portions of this campaign, so I haven't heard him say that.
Mispronouncing names on purpose is lame and isn't what serious statesmen do, so naturally Trump probably thinks it's hilarious.
No. of Recommendations: 3
Mispronouncing names on purpose is lame and isn't what serious statesmen do, so naturally Trump probably thinks it's hilarious.
Go on long enough and eventually we can agree on something. It is lame, and childish. Even more childish than making up names for opponents (e.g. Little Marco), which is still pretty childish.
I also haven't heard that ("Kamabla") before, but then I don't need to pay attention to this race. My vote is against the convict Trump, whether it's Harris or a loaf of moldy bread. I will be paying more attention to the down-ballot races that I can vote in (i.e. NOT some governor's race in -for random example- Arkansas).
No. of Recommendations: 2
Kama - blah
Yeah, that must be it. But he should have just added the 'h' and no one would be thinking he's finally lost it (more than usual that is).
No. of Recommendations: 11
"Kamabla" serves multiple purposes...
By mispronouncing an opponent's name, Trump is conveying disrespect to that opponent. This is particularly important to accomplish when the opponent is a) female and b) black (actually, any minority will do).)
By mispronouncing the name in multiple ways so frequently, it simplifies masking those occasions when Trump is experiencing an episode where he cannot remember his opponent's name or when he cannot accurately pronounce the name he has remembered.
I'm pretty sure anyone with a dementia or Alzheimer's patient in their circle is familiar with these behaviors.
WTH
No. of Recommendations: 2
I think Kambabla is a reference to the fact that Kamala Harris is the second coming of the Great Satan Obama.
I think that's true. She seems to be reassembling Obama's winning coalition of voters.
intercst
No. of Recommendations: 3
My vote is against the convict Trump, whether it's Harris or a loaf of moldy bread.
My vote is for Trump despite all his faults because Harris is dangerously incompetent and Walz...is something else.
No. of Recommendations: 3
My vote is against the convict Trump, whether it's Harris or a loaf of moldy bread.
When did moldy bread enter the race? I've been backing half-eaten ham sandwich for so long, I missed this. Still gluten based, so I'm going to have some deep soul searching to do. Can I stick with the gluten/protein combo? After all, there's a little appeal there to the carnivore contingent with the ham running mate. Tough choices.
--Peter
No. of Recommendations: 2
I think Kambabla [sic] is a reference to the fact that Kamala Harris is the second coming of the Great Satan Obama.
I doubt that was the intent. "Kamablah" is no doubt what TFG meant.
Now, had he written "Kamobama", then that would also be clearly a different thing entirely!
No. of Recommendations: 2
When did moldy bread enter the race?
Probably another Bob Kennedy Jr. nickname: "Moldy Bread", "Worm Brain", "Road Kill", "Jerk" etc. :)
No. of Recommendations: 1
Glad I don't have to make that choice.
Did you also get a laugh at the other reply? The one saying that Harris is "dangerously incompetent"? I'll let that sink in a minute while I replace yet another irony meter.
No. of Recommendations: 4
Did you also get a laugh at the other reply? The one saying that Harris is "dangerously incompetent"?
Unfortunately, no. I can’t laugh at such levels of ignorance and denial of reality. The only other option is that he’s deliberately spreading lies and disinformation, and that’s not funny either.
—Peter
No. of Recommendations: 2
Did you also get a laugh at the other reply?
Incompetent. Dangerously so.
You won’t be laughing when she wins.
No. of Recommendations: 1
Can any of our more conservative posters explain what Trump might be aiming at with the "Kamabla" stuff?
"Kamala is not American enough to have a proper American name, like Donald. She is Weird and Other. As if being a woman wasn't a sign enough of her being unsuitable for a man's job. Plus, not that he cares, but she recently turned black, clearly she went from Kamala to Kamabla-ck."
Sorry, that's as far as I can penetrate into Cheeto's skull; unlike my hero, the worm that ate RFK Jr's brain.
No. of Recommendations: 0
Cheeto's skull - kof3
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LOL. Good one... have a rec
No. of Recommendations: 2
Incompetent. Dangerously so.
No, that's the convicted felon.
You won’t be laughing when she wins.
I don't laugh easily, so you might be correct. But I'll be smiling. If she wins. I don't put much stock in polls.
