It’s the saddest thing in the world watching grown adults sharing the photo of Trump raising his fist with the American flag behind him, as if this disgusting charlatan is a hero. Trump has done everything in his power to make America nastier, more violent, and more hateful. I’m not blaming him for what happened, but he is a wannabe tyrant who doesn’t give a fuck about America.
Thank you for pointing this out. It’s obvious that MAGA is beyond having the capacity to think with truth, integrity, decency, or logic. I am so very disheartened by the events of these past few weeks: The Supreme Court’s immunity decision; the horrible debate performance by President Biden; the gaslighting after the shooting at the rally in Pennsylvania, and now Judge Cannon’s dismissal of the secret documents case in Florida. I am trying to ignore all of the pundits and talking heads on cable news/ “mainstream “ news channels. I fear that the lying liars who always lie have won. The truth tellers need to go on the offensive. Thanh you for being one of the truth tellers
Good summary, good examples, but we know that Republicans are hypocrites and Trump is a pathological liar. The problem is the press and pundits let him and all his allies get away with it. Push back is either nonexistent or mild, with the exception of Medi and few others. I agree that violence has to be condemned, but I've been waiting to hear from someone associated with the hospital to give a press statement about Trump's injury. Why not? Was he hit by a bullet or by some debris from a teleprompter or something else. I don't have an answer. I also don't have any information about Trump's current physical health because that's a total black hole. The last information we had is from April 2020 and we learned that Trump has heart disease (his plaque build up had gotten worse over the years), his BMI indicated that he was obese, he as high blood pressure and high cholesterol. But now, apparently, his medical condition is under audit just as his taxes are. Why is no one pursuing this? We also have no indication of what Trump will do with his businesses if he gets back into the White House. Will no one question the lies about this either? But, Biden is old.
I hope the open carry laws in Wisconsin scare the shit out of them. It’s entirely likely that right wing, would be assassins,don’t think Trump is extreme enough on abortion. Plenty of those nut jobs and he blocked the bill to prevent the them from owning AK47s. I Bet that decision looks real different when the crosshair isn’t trained on Nancy but is own big, dumb head.Karma issued a warning shot.
Please keep in mind that many of us have trouble watching and sharing videos (for example in public places). Text is much easier to deal with. If you can post the transcript it will help.
While I detest violence in any form, I think it is taking the wrong path to treat Trump, emotionally, like we would other leaders we have had. He has shown himself, over and over, to be interested only in what benefits him. If he can gain sympathy, and votes, he will use it. We can't let him do that, because it is just one more lie we are willing to accept from him.
The funniest thing I saw was MTG doing a "words are violence" on the weekend. She of all people who literally said Pelosi needs to be executed because of the border and who gave away a 50 cal rifle to one of her Hog followers after saying "this is a tool punish democrats"
Of all the people in the world, she put out a words are violence tweet accusing democrats and what she thinks the left is of legitimizing political violence!
But the professional victim complex is out in full force and will milk this for years to come.
MAGA is MAGA and we must not expect any rational behavior from the fans of DT.
Even the US Congress members of the far right Republican party is no exception, and at times we worry too much about our political correctness than to tell it like it is.
Republicans have what it takes to be dirty, it appears the Democrats are too scared to play in the same league and are too timid to be called dirty players. Let me share a hockey example to explain. Philadelphia Flyers won their last Stanley cup in 1976, they were known as Broad Street Bullies, visiting team dreaded coming into the Arena; they tried to change their style of hockey and got Lindros started using finesse instead of their muscles and have not won since.
There is no way Biden can overtake the show of strength by DT and he should move out of the way for the next generation of leaders of the Party. There is still a chance we can avoid a 2nd term for the MAGA candidate.
Let us not forget those Capitol Hill officers who died or were injured. The attackers Trump promised to “free”. Maybe Karma doesn’t think a bit of ear is enough…
It's the culmination of the persecution complex that this coddled, overpriveleged demographic is allowed by this nation. What's the term, "fuck your feelings"? They're always tough talking, then straight cowards when it's time to nut up. No one should be giving sympathy.
But Mehdi, this is what Republicans have done for decades! They consistently say Democrats are doing what they themselves are doing. And the media plays along.
Noted this on another thread, but;
It’s the saddest thing in the world watching grown adults sharing the photo of Trump raising his fist with the American flag behind him, as if this disgusting charlatan is a hero. Trump has done everything in his power to make America nastier, more violent, and more hateful. I’m not blaming him for what happened, but he is a wannabe tyrant who doesn’t give a fuck about America.
Thank you for pointing this out. It’s obvious that MAGA is beyond having the capacity to think with truth, integrity, decency, or logic. I am so very disheartened by the events of these past few weeks: The Supreme Court’s immunity decision; the horrible debate performance by President Biden; the gaslighting after the shooting at the rally in Pennsylvania, and now Judge Cannon’s dismissal of the secret documents case in Florida. I am trying to ignore all of the pundits and talking heads on cable news/ “mainstream “ news channels. I fear that the lying liars who always lie have won. The truth tellers need to go on the offensive. Thanh you for being one of the truth tellers
Good summary, good examples, but we know that Republicans are hypocrites and Trump is a pathological liar. The problem is the press and pundits let him and all his allies get away with it. Push back is either nonexistent or mild, with the exception of Medi and few others. I agree that violence has to be condemned, but I've been waiting to hear from someone associated with the hospital to give a press statement about Trump's injury. Why not? Was he hit by a bullet or by some debris from a teleprompter or something else. I don't have an answer. I also don't have any information about Trump's current physical health because that's a total black hole. The last information we had is from April 2020 and we learned that Trump has heart disease (his plaque build up had gotten worse over the years), his BMI indicated that he was obese, he as high blood pressure and high cholesterol. But now, apparently, his medical condition is under audit just as his taxes are. Why is no one pursuing this? We also have no indication of what Trump will do with his businesses if he gets back into the White House. Will no one question the lies about this either? But, Biden is old.
I hope the open carry laws in Wisconsin scare the shit out of them. It’s entirely likely that right wing, would be assassins,don’t think Trump is extreme enough on abortion. Plenty of those nut jobs and he blocked the bill to prevent the them from owning AK47s. I Bet that decision looks real different when the crosshair isn’t trained on Nancy but is own big, dumb head.Karma issued a warning shot.
As insightful as always Mehdi-keep up speaking the truth as you’re so outnumbered in the “press.”
Please keep in mind that many of us have trouble watching and sharing videos (for example in public places). Text is much easier to deal with. If you can post the transcript it will help.
While I detest violence in any form, I think it is taking the wrong path to treat Trump, emotionally, like we would other leaders we have had. He has shown himself, over and over, to be interested only in what benefits him. If he can gain sympathy, and votes, he will use it. We can't let him do that, because it is just one more lie we are willing to accept from him.
I guess Jim Clyburn will now endorse trump to "heal the nation"
Lol, so true
The funniest thing I saw was MTG doing a "words are violence" on the weekend. She of all people who literally said Pelosi needs to be executed because of the border and who gave away a 50 cal rifle to one of her Hog followers after saying "this is a tool punish democrats"
Of all the people in the world, she put out a words are violence tweet accusing democrats and what she thinks the left is of legitimizing political violence!
But the professional victim complex is out in full force and will milk this for years to come.
MAGA is MAGA and we must not expect any rational behavior from the fans of DT.
Even the US Congress members of the far right Republican party is no exception, and at times we worry too much about our political correctness than to tell it like it is.
Republicans have what it takes to be dirty, it appears the Democrats are too scared to play in the same league and are too timid to be called dirty players. Let me share a hockey example to explain. Philadelphia Flyers won their last Stanley cup in 1976, they were known as Broad Street Bullies, visiting team dreaded coming into the Arena; they tried to change their style of hockey and got Lindros started using finesse instead of their muscles and have not won since.
There is no way Biden can overtake the show of strength by DT and he should move out of the way for the next generation of leaders of the Party. There is still a chance we can avoid a 2nd term for the MAGA candidate.
See how Trump incites political violence with this intractive guide:
MAGA Dog Whistles: Learn to recognize the coded calls to Political Violence.
https://thedemlabs.org/2024/07/15/maga-dog-whistles-to-political-violence/
Let us not forget those Capitol Hill officers who died or were injured. The attackers Trump promised to “free”. Maybe Karma doesn’t think a bit of ear is enough…
It's the culmination of the persecution complex that this coddled, overpriveleged demographic is allowed by this nation. What's the term, "fuck your feelings"? They're always tough talking, then straight cowards when it's time to nut up. No one should be giving sympathy.
Take a look at the world view of JD Vance
https://www.vox.com/politics/360283/jd-vance-trump-vp-vice-president-authoritarian?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=topic%2Fu.s.politics
Speaking about hypocrisy, NJ Sen. (D) Menedez found guilty for accepting bribes in exchange for helping foreign governments.
Almost all legislators accept PAC money to enact legislation on behalf of foreign governments.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cqe6m14drgjo
But Mehdi, this is what Republicans have done for decades! They consistently say Democrats are doing what they themselves are doing. And the media plays along.