April 2, 2022

"[Santa Claus] is not affiliated with any party but describes himself as an 'independent, progressive, Democratic socialist.'"

"The man once known as Thomas O’Connor changed his legal name in 2005 and now lives, aptly, in the city of North Pole, outside Fairbanks, where he serves on the city council." 

From "51 candidates: A wild U.S. House race takes shape in Alaska" (Anchorage Daily News).

Santa's a familiar face in the crowd of 51. So, too, is Sarah Palin, who, unlike Santa, does not shake when she laughs like a bowlful of jelly:

19 comments:

RideSpaceMountain said...

changed his name

#transsanta

RideSpaceMountain said...

Remember, when anybody talks about 'treatment of women', remember how they treated Palin and her family.

Lem Vibe Bandit said...

Santa wants to play in the big leagues.

Achilles said...

""[Santa Claus] is not affiliated with any party but describes himself as an 'independent, progressive, Democratic socialist.'""

I don't think the real Santa Klaus would condone State sponsored mass murder.

Kate said...

So Alaska. I'm cracking up. The Emil Notti candidacy is tempting. Defeated by Young 49 years ago and, at 89, throwing his hat in again.

I always voted against Young on principle. No one should serve that long, and it was always a spit into the wind. He had everyone firmly in his pocket. If I still lived there I'd take a good look at Tara Sweeney. She's Native, which is an important and powerful constituency in the state, and she served in the Trump admin.

I got all that from the article. Thx for the link.

Lurker21 said...

Of course Santa is a socialist. But look how he works the elves to death and what he did when they tried to unionize.

"Nobody shoots Santa Claus" was a frequent explanation for why FDR kept getting reelected. The original quote has been attributed to Samuel Butler and to Al Smith.

Josephbleau said...

Remember that Santa Claus, St. Nicolas, attended the Nicene Conclave. There he slapped Arius, the heretic. Santa Claus was thus defrocked as punishment. So Santa physically beats those who he disagrees with.

gilbar said...

she's better looking (to gilbar,) than Santa is;
so gilbar's choice is simple Palin for Congress!

walter said...

Santa's all about "free" stuff.

Sebastian said...

"[Santa Claus] is not affiliated with any party but describes himself as an 'independent, progressive, Democratic socialist.'"

I never knew Santa's gift-giving was a redistribution scheme funded by other people's money.

It explains why he hasn't given me any gifts for years: must have run out of other people's money.

Michael K said...

Given that Alaska depends a lot on oil drilling and pumping, I don't think a Bernie Bro is going to sweep the field.

Lurker21 said...

With children we can at least hope they will grow up, learn from their mistakes, and turn out alright.

Politicians never do and we are stuck with them as they are.

Leland said...

To be fair, he operates a net zero flying machine that can travel at hypersonic speeds, gives away gifts based on social credit, and uses slave labor to produce his products. It really is no surprise Santa Claus is a Democrat Socialist Progressive.

n.n said...

A socialist or democratic/dictatorial duality, a Twilight faith, the nominally "secular" Pro-Choice "ethical" religion, liberal ideology, progressive orientation, and politically congruent constructs for convenience.

David Begley said...

She’s single, tanned and rested.

gilbar said...

Leland said...
To be fair, he operates a net zero flying machine that can travel at hypersonic speeds, gives away gifts based on social credit, and uses slave labor to produce his products. It really is no surprise Santa Claus is a Democrat Socialist Progressive.

it's even worse than that!
Santa gets OTHER people to
make
purchase
wrap
and deliver the gifts.. Then HE takes the credit for ALL those other people's work
How's THAT for your Democrat Socialist Progressive ideal?

Gospace said...

Not a bad looker for 58. For contrast, the link is to Hillary at 58. Compare and contrast.

https://media1.popsugar-assets.com/files/thumbor/_dHc-phf-LFJD-4XIm6q5b1i2Nw/fit-in/1024x1024/filters:format_auto-!!-:strip_icc-!!-/2012/01/04/5/301/3019466/13beb1b0b82c109f_56154806/i/2005.jpg

tim maguire said...

Santa Claus is not a Democratic Socialist, he is an enlightened despot. Absolute ruler of Christmas Town.

Zev said...

I would vote for her.

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