“It’s time to unite!” This was what Governor Glenn Youngkin said when he endorsed Donald Trump this week. Have you heard the call? Have you been lured by the siren? Donald Trump wants unity around the cause of Trump, which hinges on a radical heresy that seeks to strike down the most enlightened idea in human history.
A very apt analogy considering so much of Trumpism is being that he is the anointed one, with propagandist rhetoric mimicking Hitler:
“poisoning the blood of our country,” —instead of Jews it’s immigrants.
“Stand back and stand by,”—white nationalist militias vs Hitler’s Brownshirts.
The problem with our argument against Trump is that 35-40% of this country would rather live under a dictatorship; especially the evangelicals and religious conservatives.
Democracy is an antithetical to their ideology. They only believe in freedoms that correspond to their belief systems and worldview. Everyone else is an affront to their way of life.
And Trump has brought these people closer to the promise land than any president before him. Not even Bush or Reagan would have approved some of the Trump judges that overturned Wade.
We need to convince everyone else that these religious wing-nuts are the greatest threat to this nation, and we are just one election away from a Christian version of Sharia Law being implemented in this country. Our separation of church and state is in grave danger.
Robert, I note you wrote “instead of Jews it’s immigrants.” As someone keenly aware that Jews only are safe in a democracy, I had observed, during the Trump Presidency, that whenever Trump addressed a Jewish organization, he consistently referred to Netanyahu as “your Prime Minister.” On one occasion Trump said, and I quote, that “Jews had better get right with Israel before it’s too late.
To clarify, my point is to amplify that the oppression would not end either with immigrants or with Jews.
Excellent point. Perhaps the better phrase would be not Jews yet, but no doubt all Americans of any heritage that isn’t white Christian, will be persona- non grata.
Religion. The root of evil. My opinion. But, history shows that religion, yes even Christians, have been the root cause of so many issues.
Robert, I always wonder if this 35-40% have any understanding of what living under a dictator means. I think not. They have no idea how this will change their lives and for generations that come after them.
Interesting thought. Perhaps they view him as a useful idiot, like Putin does. If, by his ignorance and actions, allows them to get closer to the Christian Nationalism movement (just look what he did to SCOTUS in his 4 years among many atrocities), they so desire, maybe they just don't care?
The reason the Christian nationalist movement doesn’t believe in democracy is because they see democracy as electing radical left liberals. So democracy is actually a threat to them. Their ideology is what matters. Extreme ideology leads to the ends justifies the means. Democracy is in their way.
Trump wants our nation to return to a past era he believes was better. Let's look at that assumption. The fifties and sixties were simpler because of lack of today's technology. However, they were full of turmoil and strife. It was not a very good era if you were a person of color or if you wanted to love an individual of your choice. If you chose to speak out against the ills of the society of the day you were subject to retribution, arrest and death. Civil rights were an afterthought of that time in our history and we're not widely enforced. The era before civil rights and immediately following came at a time when we were in a struggle for the free world.
I would rather move forward into a new age than go backwards. Our future is bright if we elect people who are forward thinking, people like Joe Biden. He may be old but his ideas are fresh and clear. His vision for America is inclusive not exclusive. Joe wants to build up the economy from the bottom up not from the top down. He is the first president in recent history to have a shrinking of the national divide of wealth from the super rich to the poorest of our nation. Yes, it was a minor shift in wealth but it was in the correct direction. Trickle down economics didn't work for Reagan and won't work for Trump. The only thing that trickles down from the rich is not rain and doesn't have the scent of roses. Joe is doing the job for the working men and women of the country. He will protect your rights, not take them away.
I think you underestimate Trump’s malign intent. He doesn’t want to return to bygone times. He desires an autocracy, which will morph into fascism. The only past Trump wants to return to is the recent one when he was president.
You beat me to it, Jill. I am always amazed at the people who say they like Trump's policies. As you said , the only agenda he has is the promotion of the image and financial interests of trump. Everything else he says and does is simply meant to impress people to gain their allegiance and support. Trump is nothing but an empty and fake image, there is no substance behind it.
Thank you, Steve. My brother Peter Kurth wrote “American Cassandra; the Life of Dorothy Thompson”. I’m sure you have read it and recognized the significance it has for our perilous situation today. The book has been optioned for a film (finally, and not a moment too soon), so stay tuned.
Gillian, was this the journalist recently potrayed by Helen Hunt in World on Fire? I had the sense it was based on a true character. I'll get your brother's book. My great aunt was visiting Germany during Hitler's beginning rise, and according to my Dad, she was very enthusiastic about Hitler and his positive impact on the German economy. My grandfather and his brothers educated her on what was truly going on. My parents instilled this wariness in us of accepting things on face value. It was heartbreaking to see the look in my Dad's eyes several years ago at age 95 when talking about Trump. He said,"I thought we were rid of this evil." Dad voted for Biden in the primary last week. I think Dad and Jimmy Carter are going to hold on until they know Trump and MAGA cult are gone.
It had to have been at least loosely based on her, I think. For those not familiar with it, “World on Fire” is a PBS series, three seasons have aired so far. Hunt’s character is central to the first season. I recommend it highly.
Hello, Karen. I had that thought about the Helen Hunt character on World On Fire, but I’m pretty sure she was fictional or an amalgam. American Cassandra is a page turner, very hard to put down. IMHO it is the best of his three biographies of early 20th century women. The other two were Anna Anderson/Anastasia and Isadora Duncan.
I'm reading the book right now. Such a gift, as my grandmother was born in 1899, and her son (my father) was a pastor, so I have in common with Dorothy being raised as a PK (preacher's kid). But wonderful seeing my grandmother's time through Dorothy's eyes. I'll ask my 97 yr old Dad what he knows about Dorothy.
Gillian, I had a chance yesterday to ask several 98 yr old men at my father's lunch table at his assisted living home about Dorothy Thompson. Two of them knew about Dorothy, and I was was able to reference the book. I love it when history comes to life like this! Thanks once again for sharing.
It took me a long time to wake up on many fronts that had been part of my childhood in northeastern Ohio. Some of my friends were universal humanist progressives, to be sure, but I didn’t even realize it in the 1960s. During my first term at Ohio Wesleyan in the autumn of 1967, we were assigned “Hitler: A Study in Tyranny.” The course itself was called “Comparative Political Systems.” When Trump came on the scene, I could almost immediately see the truth about what he was doing. Instead of scratching our heads and asking, “What’s wrong with these people to be falling for it?”, read the books that explain it. Because when you understand this, you know how to tailor your own conversations in ways that can start others on “seeing” what’s going on. We absolutely must be well-informed if we are to make a difference. There is no one right way to make a difference, but get busy in the ways that fit you, work for you. We are all in this together; we are all in the same boat now.
That is the truly frightening thing John, not that the insipid clown exists, insipid clowns exist no doubt in every age, but that so many, 70+ million of our fellow citizens worship the ground he soils with his presence.
My friend of many years sent me an economic comparison of Trump years and Biden years to date. He indicated to me he will be voting for Trump, as is his family. I think for him, and probably many others, they seem to think things were more economically stable under Trump.
John, As despairing the figure, let’s all remember that the largest bloc of eligible voters in 2020 were non-voters. That stat ought to help us prioritize our efforts over the next 8 months.
Perhaps Steve wrote this last night as Trump, with Melania trailing behind, was feting Victor Orban at his Palm Beach “palace” Orban bestowed upon a glowing Melania a magnificent bouquet, charmed all the ladies with elegant kisses to the back of extended hands, and no doubt duly impressed the men in the crowd with his fascist bona fides. Trump, for his part, beaming with admiration, praised his most excellent role model from a modest stage, backed up by what appeared to be an early Beetles tribute band. Watching clips one thing came to mind as the perfect description of these people……lipsticked pigs.
SOTU was like the whistle that started the race and I don’t see Trump ever catching up. Jobs will get better. Inflation better. Immigration better, because the republicans can’t fake it for 6 months. Attitudes will get better. Trump will get worse. Convictions maybe. Reminders of criminal activity, fraud, cheating, rape, habitual lying, murderous intent. Just what everyone wants. He is the Wizard of Oz. Nothing there. Smoke. A fake. A babbling idiot, running against Cleveland or is it Wilson? maybe Alice in Wonderland? No, Obama. Duh. Stupid man knows nothing. Incompetent. Was President for four years and learned only evil. There are not quite enough stupid people and some of them will find Trump in their pockets where he is annoying and they will drop away. I am no longer scared of the stupid son of a bitch. Sayonara!
I have observed that several of our leaders increasingly are having a difficult time underscoring democracy as a campaign issue, finding it, admittedly justifiably, as an abstraction for most people.
Accordingly, I have taken great effort to drive home what it would mean to lose our democracy and how our way of life would change. Trump already has stated he would enact the Insurrection Act on Day 1 of his presidency. He’s already spoken about rounding up his political enemies. Hence, we can’t relent in urging people, whatever their reasons for complacency, to imagine what America would look like were the President to start moving the National Guard around to put down our voices, our right to protest policy with which we disagree, perhaps indefinitely detaining us. This is not without precedent. Trump had wanted to criminalize protests around Black Lives Matter for the murder of George Floyd.
I would note I barely have touched upon rights and freedoms that would be ripped away, nor have I mentioned women losing control of their bodies, nor what it would mean were we unable to depend on an independent judiciary (we’re already starting to see what that would look like), or depend on the rule of law, or an independent justice department or an independent Federal Communications Commission—all things Trump has said he would do.
Ultimately, we have about 8 months to urge uncommitted voters to listen to the things Trump says and the people he admires. No one should deny that whatever the freedoms we have in this country, whatever one likes about this country, dramatically would change.
The only thing that has changed is that the orange sphincter says the secret out loud. He says with glee and anticipation that he will be a dictator on Day 1.
None: Caesar, Napolian, Duce, Hitler or Orban [who the Fox folks were insulted by Biden description of him. May Murdoch stroke on too many Viagra 🤞with his new GF]
In red states my belief is simple:
In the 70s John Lindsey mayor of nyc wanted open enrollment for the elite nyc colleges the state reacted with fees and tuition to keep blacks out, that spread across America.
Once when any poor kid who studied in HS could get a free 4 year degree now there is hopelessness so they learn nothing in HS and end up poor, ignorant and angry.
That is the Trump voter and he gave them absolution by assuring them it isn’t their fault it is black, brown and immigrants’ faults and elitists in Blue states.
At the time Bernie called for free college I didn’t get it, bring it back to every state for in state kids in the top 20% and free community college to kids in top 40% so they have a reason to study and dream of a better life.
I'm slow reading "the Gulag Archipelago" by Alexander Solzhenitsyn. (I recommend) In the USSR from the 1920s - mid 50s, even the suspicion of questioning the infallibility of the leader was a crime against the state for which a comrade could be sentenced from 8 to 10 years or more in a work camp.
If Trump wins, all it will eventually take to be found guilty of a crime will be the suspicion of being against him. We will descend as a country day by day ever deeper into irrationality and evil.
President Biden gave me the hope and energy the other night to fight on for Democracy.
Should he choose to, he could wield the levers of money and media in ways almost unimaginable. He seems to derive a sinister pleasure from the exercise of his powers, and has continues to reveal increasingly nefarious tendencies.
Thanks Steve, for reminding us that dissent is desired and valuable in a free society. Adam Kinzinger described his experience when he dissented from the Trump majority. Like a broken-away Amish, he was shunned. A heretic to the Trump faith. The 147 Objectors paid their cult dues with their sacred honor. History will remember Cheney and Kinzinger for standing up to the hideous strength of the cult.
Why do cults demand blind loyalty and fear questioning? Their members must know, in their hearts, that their belief system is false. That's why dissent must be crushed. The cult leader knows his game is a fragile house of cards. A little bit of truth and it collapses.
I'm looking forward to the Washington Post headline: BREAKING NEWS: Former President discovered to be a sexual predator and business fraud. His Presidency and election campaigns were confidence games designed to steal money and power from the people.
There is a new book out called White Rural Rage. It is written by Tom Schaller and Paul Walkman. It attempts to explain rural rage about being left behind and forgotten by the political class. The rural rage has attached itself to the Republican Party, which does little to help it — and has further attached itself to Trump as a misguided outlet to that rage.
I read a review of the book, but have not read it yet. I think rural rage is probably as good a description as there is for why we have Trump in three elections in a row. If we do not better understand it — there is really no time left — it may tip the outcome to Trump this year.
My question is IF he loses again (and how will we know since the GOP states are now colluding with his team to steal the election AGAIN) how and who pulls him off the political stage? How does he NOT take over the government?!
A very apt analogy considering so much of Trumpism is being that he is the anointed one, with propagandist rhetoric mimicking Hitler:
“poisoning the blood of our country,” —instead of Jews it’s immigrants.
“Stand back and stand by,”—white nationalist militias vs Hitler’s Brownshirts.
The problem with our argument against Trump is that 35-40% of this country would rather live under a dictatorship; especially the evangelicals and religious conservatives.
Democracy is an antithetical to their ideology. They only believe in freedoms that correspond to their belief systems and worldview. Everyone else is an affront to their way of life.
And Trump has brought these people closer to the promise land than any president before him. Not even Bush or Reagan would have approved some of the Trump judges that overturned Wade.
We need to convince everyone else that these religious wing-nuts are the greatest threat to this nation, and we are just one election away from a Christian version of Sharia Law being implemented in this country. Our separation of church and state is in grave danger.
Just some thoughts…:)
Robert, I note you wrote “instead of Jews it’s immigrants.” As someone keenly aware that Jews only are safe in a democracy, I had observed, during the Trump Presidency, that whenever Trump addressed a Jewish organization, he consistently referred to Netanyahu as “your Prime Minister.” On one occasion Trump said, and I quote, that “Jews had better get right with Israel before it’s too late.
To clarify, my point is to amplify that the oppression would not end either with immigrants or with Jews.
Excellent point. Perhaps the better phrase would be not Jews yet, but no doubt all Americans of any heritage that isn’t white Christian, will be persona- non grata.
Trump will dump evangelical Christians after they've gotten him what he wants. He's undoubtedly already tired of them.
Robert, About a half-hour ago, I posted a comment discussing what it would mean to lose our democracy and how our way of life would change.
Where?
If you scroll down some, you’ll find it.
Read it, well said..:)
Religion. The root of evil. My opinion. But, history shows that religion, yes even Christians, have been the root cause of so many issues.
Robert, I always wonder if this 35-40% have any understanding of what living under a dictator means. I think not. They have no idea how this will change their lives and for generations that come after them.
Interesting thought. Perhaps they view him as a useful idiot, like Putin does. If, by his ignorance and actions, allows them to get closer to the Christian Nationalism movement (just look what he did to SCOTUS in his 4 years among many atrocities), they so desire, maybe they just don't care?
I think that is a good point, Mike.
The reason the Christian nationalist movement doesn’t believe in democracy is because they see democracy as electing radical left liberals. So democracy is actually a threat to them. Their ideology is what matters. Extreme ideology leads to the ends justifies the means. Democracy is in their way.
Agreed and well put…:)
They may be just some thoughts Robert, but they are spot on! Both you and Patrick nailed it. 👍👍
Trump wants our nation to return to a past era he believes was better. Let's look at that assumption. The fifties and sixties were simpler because of lack of today's technology. However, they were full of turmoil and strife. It was not a very good era if you were a person of color or if you wanted to love an individual of your choice. If you chose to speak out against the ills of the society of the day you were subject to retribution, arrest and death. Civil rights were an afterthought of that time in our history and we're not widely enforced. The era before civil rights and immediately following came at a time when we were in a struggle for the free world.
I would rather move forward into a new age than go backwards. Our future is bright if we elect people who are forward thinking, people like Joe Biden. He may be old but his ideas are fresh and clear. His vision for America is inclusive not exclusive. Joe wants to build up the economy from the bottom up not from the top down. He is the first president in recent history to have a shrinking of the national divide of wealth from the super rich to the poorest of our nation. Yes, it was a minor shift in wealth but it was in the correct direction. Trickle down economics didn't work for Reagan and won't work for Trump. The only thing that trickles down from the rich is not rain and doesn't have the scent of roses. Joe is doing the job for the working men and women of the country. He will protect your rights, not take them away.
I think you underestimate Trump’s malign intent. He doesn’t want to return to bygone times. He desires an autocracy, which will morph into fascism. The only past Trump wants to return to is the recent one when he was president.
The only way backwards is through fascist dictatorship.
That is not what Trump wants at all. Trump wants power and wealth for himself. Nothing and no one else matters to him.
You beat me to it, Jill. I am always amazed at the people who say they like Trump's policies. As you said , the only agenda he has is the promotion of the image and financial interests of trump. Everything else he says and does is simply meant to impress people to gain their allegiance and support. Trump is nothing but an empty and fake image, there is no substance behind it.
Yes, people that knew Trump claim money is number one to him. He would like to emulate Putin who has untold wealth, all stolen.
Thank you, Steve. My brother Peter Kurth wrote “American Cassandra; the Life of Dorothy Thompson”. I’m sure you have read it and recognized the significance it has for our perilous situation today. The book has been optioned for a film (finally, and not a moment too soon), so stay tuned.
Gillian, was this the journalist recently potrayed by Helen Hunt in World on Fire? I had the sense it was based on a true character. I'll get your brother's book. My great aunt was visiting Germany during Hitler's beginning rise, and according to my Dad, she was very enthusiastic about Hitler and his positive impact on the German economy. My grandfather and his brothers educated her on what was truly going on. My parents instilled this wariness in us of accepting things on face value. It was heartbreaking to see the look in my Dad's eyes several years ago at age 95 when talking about Trump. He said,"I thought we were rid of this evil." Dad voted for Biden in the primary last week. I think Dad and Jimmy Carter are going to hold on until they know Trump and MAGA cult are gone.
It had to have been at least loosely based on her, I think. For those not familiar with it, “World on Fire” is a PBS series, three seasons have aired so far. Hunt’s character is central to the first season. I recommend it highly.
Great series....something everyone should watch.
Hello, Karen. I had that thought about the Helen Hunt character on World On Fire, but I’m pretty sure she was fictional or an amalgam. American Cassandra is a page turner, very hard to put down. IMHO it is the best of his three biographies of early 20th century women. The other two were Anna Anderson/Anastasia and Isadora Duncan.
I'm reading the book right now. Such a gift, as my grandmother was born in 1899, and her son (my father) was a pastor, so I have in common with Dorothy being raised as a PK (preacher's kid). But wonderful seeing my grandmother's time through Dorothy's eyes. I'll ask my 97 yr old Dad what he knows about Dorothy.
Thank you for sharing this. More people need to know about those times and that story.
I spoke to my Dad last night, he wasn't aware of her. I'll be seeing him in 2 weeks and I told him I'd share some book marked spots.
I'm excited to read this book!!
Gillian, I had a chance yesterday to ask several 98 yr old men at my father's lunch table at his assisted living home about Dorothy Thompson. Two of them knew about Dorothy, and I was was able to reference the book. I love it when history comes to life like this! Thanks once again for sharing.
It took me a long time to wake up on many fronts that had been part of my childhood in northeastern Ohio. Some of my friends were universal humanist progressives, to be sure, but I didn’t even realize it in the 1960s. During my first term at Ohio Wesleyan in the autumn of 1967, we were assigned “Hitler: A Study in Tyranny.” The course itself was called “Comparative Political Systems.” When Trump came on the scene, I could almost immediately see the truth about what he was doing. Instead of scratching our heads and asking, “What’s wrong with these people to be falling for it?”, read the books that explain it. Because when you understand this, you know how to tailor your own conversations in ways that can start others on “seeing” what’s going on. We absolutely must be well-informed if we are to make a difference. There is no one right way to make a difference, but get busy in the ways that fit you, work for you. We are all in this together; we are all in the same boat now.
A recent poll of people who voted for Trump in 2020 found that 97 percent of them said they would vote for Trump again.
I don’t think the thought of treachery, sedition, and dictatorship bothers more than 70 million of our fellow Americans.
That is the truly frightening thing John, not that the insipid clown exists, insipid clowns exist no doubt in every age, but that so many, 70+ million of our fellow citizens worship the ground he soils with his presence.
My friend of many years sent me an economic comparison of Trump years and Biden years to date. He indicated to me he will be voting for Trump, as is his family. I think for him, and probably many others, they seem to think things were more economically stable under Trump.
We can’t count on Trumpers’ conversion to sanity. So the democracy side must double down and do our part even more.
John, As despairing the figure, let’s all remember that the largest bloc of eligible voters in 2020 were non-voters. That stat ought to help us prioritize our efforts over the next 8 months.
Perhaps Steve wrote this last night as Trump, with Melania trailing behind, was feting Victor Orban at his Palm Beach “palace” Orban bestowed upon a glowing Melania a magnificent bouquet, charmed all the ladies with elegant kisses to the back of extended hands, and no doubt duly impressed the men in the crowd with his fascist bona fides. Trump, for his part, beaming with admiration, praised his most excellent role model from a modest stage, backed up by what appeared to be an early Beetles tribute band. Watching clips one thing came to mind as the perfect description of these people……lipsticked pigs.
SOTU was like the whistle that started the race and I don’t see Trump ever catching up. Jobs will get better. Inflation better. Immigration better, because the republicans can’t fake it for 6 months. Attitudes will get better. Trump will get worse. Convictions maybe. Reminders of criminal activity, fraud, cheating, rape, habitual lying, murderous intent. Just what everyone wants. He is the Wizard of Oz. Nothing there. Smoke. A fake. A babbling idiot, running against Cleveland or is it Wilson? maybe Alice in Wonderland? No, Obama. Duh. Stupid man knows nothing. Incompetent. Was President for four years and learned only evil. There are not quite enough stupid people and some of them will find Trump in their pockets where he is annoying and they will drop away. I am no longer scared of the stupid son of a bitch. Sayonara!
I have observed that several of our leaders increasingly are having a difficult time underscoring democracy as a campaign issue, finding it, admittedly justifiably, as an abstraction for most people.
Accordingly, I have taken great effort to drive home what it would mean to lose our democracy and how our way of life would change. Trump already has stated he would enact the Insurrection Act on Day 1 of his presidency. He’s already spoken about rounding up his political enemies. Hence, we can’t relent in urging people, whatever their reasons for complacency, to imagine what America would look like were the President to start moving the National Guard around to put down our voices, our right to protest policy with which we disagree, perhaps indefinitely detaining us. This is not without precedent. Trump had wanted to criminalize protests around Black Lives Matter for the murder of George Floyd.
I would note I barely have touched upon rights and freedoms that would be ripped away, nor have I mentioned women losing control of their bodies, nor what it would mean were we unable to depend on an independent judiciary (we’re already starting to see what that would look like), or depend on the rule of law, or an independent justice department or an independent Federal Communications Commission—all things Trump has said he would do.
Ultimately, we have about 8 months to urge uncommitted voters to listen to the things Trump says and the people he admires. No one should deny that whatever the freedoms we have in this country, whatever one likes about this country, dramatically would change.
The only thing that has changed is that the orange sphincter says the secret out loud. He says with glee and anticipation that he will be a dictator on Day 1.
None: Caesar, Napolian, Duce, Hitler or Orban [who the Fox folks were insulted by Biden description of him. May Murdoch stroke on too many Viagra 🤞with his new GF]
In red states my belief is simple:
In the 70s John Lindsey mayor of nyc wanted open enrollment for the elite nyc colleges the state reacted with fees and tuition to keep blacks out, that spread across America.
Once when any poor kid who studied in HS could get a free 4 year degree now there is hopelessness so they learn nothing in HS and end up poor, ignorant and angry.
That is the Trump voter and he gave them absolution by assuring them it isn’t their fault it is black, brown and immigrants’ faults and elitists in Blue states.
At the time Bernie called for free college I didn’t get it, bring it back to every state for in state kids in the top 20% and free community college to kids in top 40% so they have a reason to study and dream of a better life.
I'm slow reading "the Gulag Archipelago" by Alexander Solzhenitsyn. (I recommend) In the USSR from the 1920s - mid 50s, even the suspicion of questioning the infallibility of the leader was a crime against the state for which a comrade could be sentenced from 8 to 10 years or more in a work camp.
If Trump wins, all it will eventually take to be found guilty of a crime will be the suspicion of being against him. We will descend as a country day by day ever deeper into irrationality and evil.
President Biden gave me the hope and energy the other night to fight on for Democracy.
Right on!
I'm keeping one eye on Elon Musk.
Should he choose to, he could wield the levers of money and media in ways almost unimaginable. He seems to derive a sinister pleasure from the exercise of his powers, and has continues to reveal increasingly nefarious tendencies.
Thanks Steve, for reminding us that dissent is desired and valuable in a free society. Adam Kinzinger described his experience when he dissented from the Trump majority. Like a broken-away Amish, he was shunned. A heretic to the Trump faith. The 147 Objectors paid their cult dues with their sacred honor. History will remember Cheney and Kinzinger for standing up to the hideous strength of the cult.
Why do cults demand blind loyalty and fear questioning? Their members must know, in their hearts, that their belief system is false. That's why dissent must be crushed. The cult leader knows his game is a fragile house of cards. A little bit of truth and it collapses.
I'm looking forward to the Washington Post headline: BREAKING NEWS: Former President discovered to be a sexual predator and business fraud. His Presidency and election campaigns were confidence games designed to steal money and power from the people.
Thank you for you persistency and vigilance and for reminding us of how we must do the same.
I don’t know, Steve Trump seems pretty obvious.
That's the scary part Susan,trump is so obviously a total con,yet millions still illogically follow him
It’s a cult but worse.
There is a new book out called White Rural Rage. It is written by Tom Schaller and Paul Walkman. It attempts to explain rural rage about being left behind and forgotten by the political class. The rural rage has attached itself to the Republican Party, which does little to help it — and has further attached itself to Trump as a misguided outlet to that rage.
I read a review of the book, but have not read it yet. I think rural rage is probably as good a description as there is for why we have Trump in three elections in a row. If we do not better understand it — there is really no time left — it may tip the outcome to Trump this year.
My question is IF he loses again (and how will we know since the GOP states are now colluding with his team to steal the election AGAIN) how and who pulls him off the political stage? How does he NOT take over the government?!