War in Venezuela. War in Greenland.
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@risottobias @GeePawHill @benroyce
There's one huge 'but'.
But, the orange cockwomble is going above and beyond in reminding his 'base' that, to be completely honest, their basic needs are not being included, much less even of any importance, whatsoever, to orange and his vision of America.
Now, for the "all in" MAGA majority, only a death of someone REALLY close, where the fault is completely obvious, would knock them out of the groove, but the more cynical, more educated, they might. Especially if they rely on the ACA. (Living in a deep red state, Self employed, small business owner, gig/hospitality worker). These people are the ones who are capable of understanding that, what is happening in one state, can very easily happen in every state. The ones who have recently started or are trying to start, a family. He might not need child care today, but he will, and he .knows that once a right or benefit is taken away, getting it back, close to impossible.@Darkphoenix @risottobias @GeePawHill
i agree with everything except
"only a death of someone REALLY close, where the fault is completely obvious, would knock them out of the groove"
this does apply to many
but don't underestimate the millions of MAGA who wouldn't even blink at that
some would sacrifice everything in this world- their family, their livelihood, everything
as long as dear leader abuses those they hate in their bigotry
absolutely nothing else is more important to them
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@Darkphoenix @risottobias @GeePawHill
i agree with everything except
"only a death of someone REALLY close, where the fault is completely obvious, would knock them out of the groove"
this does apply to many
but don't underestimate the millions of MAGA who wouldn't even blink at that
some would sacrifice everything in this world- their family, their livelihood, everything
as long as dear leader abuses those they hate in their bigotry
absolutely nothing else is more important to them
@benroyce @risottobias @GeePawHill I know, but, I lived in Tennessee, which as far as political philosophy is about as far right as you can get, and the majority of the people (besides the obscenely rich) were decent, hard working, extremely naive and trusting of their elected officials. In addition, computer literacy was extremely low, hell, basic literacy was not universal.
And, the biggest problem "if it was good enough for my pa, and my grandpa, it's good enough for me". -
@benroyce @risottobias @GeePawHill I know, but, I lived in Tennessee, which as far as political philosophy is about as far right as you can get, and the majority of the people (besides the obscenely rich) were decent, hard working, extremely naive and trusting of their elected officials. In addition, computer literacy was extremely low, hell, basic literacy was not universal.
And, the biggest problem "if it was good enough for my pa, and my grandpa, it's good enough for me".@Darkphoenix @benroyce @risottobias Please to exclude me from future replies.
Thanks!
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@Darkphoenix @risottobias @GeePawHill
i agree with everything except
"only a death of someone REALLY close, where the fault is completely obvious, would knock them out of the groove"
this does apply to many
but don't underestimate the millions of MAGA who wouldn't even blink at that
some would sacrifice everything in this world- their family, their livelihood, everything
as long as dear leader abuses those they hate in their bigotry
absolutely nothing else is more important to them
@benroyce @Darkphoenix @risottobias @GeePawHill
Somebody recently commented on the podcast where non-Maga offspring talk to their Maga parents.
They went through a rather distressing exchange where the kids eventually sort of said so what if Trump bombed a shopping mall I was in wouldn’t do you have a reaction and they said no because Trump would have a reason.
They should’ve asked if they would not say anything if they were bombed in their home
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@Darkphoenix @risottobias @GeePawHill
i agree with everything except
"only a death of someone REALLY close, where the fault is completely obvious, would knock them out of the groove"
this does apply to many
but don't underestimate the millions of MAGA who wouldn't even blink at that
some would sacrifice everything in this world- their family, their livelihood, everything
as long as dear leader abuses those they hate in their bigotry
absolutely nothing else is more important to them
@benroyce @Darkphoenix @risottobias @GeePawHill We've already seen that some antivaxxers who've lost their own children to measles *still* can't acknowledge they were wrong and *still* won't vaccinate their surviving children. Of course a MAGA true believer would be sad about losing a close family member to state violence, but they'd manage to explain it away as an unfortunate accident or even somehow necessary for the betterment of MAGA USA.
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@Darkphoenix @benroyce @risottobias Please to exclude me from future replies.
Thanks!
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War in Venezuela. War in Greenland. War in Iran.
The Epstein files must be so much worse than we'd imagined.
@GeePawHill And he hasn't finished yet - but nothing comes equal to a good, old diversionary tactic and apparently, it works... 🫤
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War in Venezuela. War in Greenland. War in Iran.
The Epstein files must be so much worse than we'd imagined.
@GeePawHill (Iran is most probably its own thing, but yes)
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War in Venezuela. War in Greenland. War in Iran.
The Epstein files must be so much worse than we'd imagined.
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@energisch_ I think you’re right that focusing only on the Epstein files can distract from deeper structural problems. The economic side worries me more—policies that seem to enrich a few while making everyday life harder for most people. Historically, leaders under that kind of pressure often look for external distractions rather than accountability.
How do you see economic stress shaping the political moves we’re watching now?
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@energisch_ I think you’re right that focusing only on the Epstein files can distract from deeper structural problems. The economic side worries me more—policies that seem to enrich a few while making everyday life harder for most people. Historically, leaders under that kind of pressure often look for external distractions rather than accountability.
How do you see economic stress shaping the political moves we’re watching now?
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