Posted on 09/17/2016 1:42:14 AM PDT by tcrlaf
It’s the one song from the musical Les Miserables (”Lay Miz” to the Absolutely Fabulous ... kiss-kiss crowd) that people might walk out of the theater humming. The historical context for the Victor Hugo book was the Revolution of 1848 which moved Europe from a lingering 18th century hangover toward a preview of the 20th. So it’s a very clever theme for a campaign wanting to convey an image of overturning a sclerotic and deeply corrupt establishment. This goes over most peoples’ heads, but to the self identified intellectuals on the left and right it’s a hard cold slap in the face. Completely f#$@ing brilliant.
Here’s my take from his USS Iowa visit last September. He and the crowds haven’t changed:
I attended the USS Iowa event last night. It was a very patriotic gathering with a lot of veterans in the audience. There were also a lot of enthusiastic young people. One thing that stood out for me is that all the attendees were of the happy and optimistic type that love this country and what it represents. I believe Trump’s popularity stems from the fact these people feel someone is finally standing up for many of the things they believe and will fight hard for them and not give a damn about the consequences. In any event, everyone there had a great time. Of course I can’t say the same for the 200 or so protesters. They were not the happy type.
Cheers!
indeed. Well, look, my understanding is that the underlying philosophy of the French people at that time was a trust in MAN and not in GOD.
I know that is painting with a broad brush, but the American revolution had an element of strong Protestant thinking in it—it is what led to the tension regarding enslaving our fellow human beings, what led to the insistence of a bill of rights, and the need to have a separation of powers and a bicameral legislature.
France had people out for pure revenge, not necessarily freedom.
Sad.
“THIS is the meme to hand the Democrats a defeat they will never forget.”
Beat them like a redheaded mule!
:)
Les Miz is about the 1832 uprising and not 1848.
Thanks. I’d forgotten that.
Red - her voting doesn’t lie
Black - the darkness of her soul
Red - the color of her eyes
Black - she loses all control
It’s the best I can do after only one cup of coffee.
You nailed it.
Excellent! Les Mis is my favorite soundtrack ever.
Great tune, perfect key.
Now how’s Hillary Antoinette supposed to enjoy her cake with all those people singing?
Time to revive this, for the shutdowns. They should use it at anti-shutdown freedom rallies.
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