Please be careful. Trump is in power now, and was handed a mandate by the American voters. His ability to retaliate against his perceived enemies has expanded substantially. Right now now, all non-Trumpists should begin quietly preparing for 2026 to weaken his hold(and it won’t take long for the abject stupidity of Trump’s policies to be…
Please be careful. Trump is in power now, and was handed a mandate by the American voters. His ability to retaliate against his perceived enemies has expanded substantially. Right now now, all non-Trumpists should begin quietly preparing for 2026 to weaken his hold(and it won’t take long for the abject stupidity of Trump’s policies to be evident). And for 2028 when we can remove the trumpstain from our national discourse.There will be no disappointment like MAGA disappointment when their jobs evaporate, prices remain high, tariffs increase the prices of everything from food to clothing to car parts. Voter apathy got us here, voter action can move us forward.
True. We will gain not lose allies in the battles to come. In addition to being a coward, and in spite of winning this battle in a larger war for our nation’s soul, Trump is an incompetent loser. His economic “plan,” even if only partially implemented, will cause immediate harm, especially to many of the people who voted for him. MAGA conquered vast amounts of the information ecosystem but will not be able to change the reality of higher prices due to tariffs, etc. The ugliness that we all know is at the heart of Trumpism will be more and more obvious as his second term proceeds. Keep the faith and keep fighting.
One of our greatest challenges entails finding effective ways to get our information out to the very voters who are putting 45* back in office. The volume of dissinformation flooding their airwaves/screens from Musk, Murdoch, and their ilk seriously complicates bringing the truth to their attention. If we can't figure out that part, we'll back to another wash, rinse, repeat.
Musk in particular alarms the bejeebers out of me. The man is bonkers.
Were his supporters misled, or did they hear exactly what the wanted to hear and bought in? Some of his actions and statements were so absurd that believing them to be truths would require the mind of a four year old. Oh wait!
I think that they allowed themselves be misled. As evidenced by most of them saying "That's just the way he talks. He won't actually do that" or "I don't think it will be that bad" when they are questioned about his more absurd actions, positions and statements.
Good point. However as trump implemets his mass deportations, his tariffs, his elimination of the Department of Education, and all of his other maga agendas, the truth will become painfully self evident to even his supporters. No amount of misinformation from any source will be able to dispute the reality (truth) that Americans will feel. To quote Jesus per John 8:32 "And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free." We are soon to be engulfed in darkness, but we must remember that there is a "light at the end of the tunnel", or as Kamala said (paraphrasing) 'in the darkest of night look up and you will see a million shining stars. Never stop reaching for the stars'. I truly believe that the truth will, in fact, become self-evident and set us free from trumpism.
True. But the pain they experience in their daily lives as a result of his policies will result in them questioning why they get crickets from their information sources instead of any coverage that explains their pain.
Well, if history serves - the Repubs tend to find a way to blame everything bad on a Dem policy, and take credit for anything good for which only Dems are responsible. For example, Trump took credit for the Obama economy which carried over to his first term. Now he will take credit for any benefit from Biden's economic policies. I hope that all of this in out in the open, in a way that the average American can understand, before mid-terms.
And those misinformation sources (Fox, Newsmax, Truth Social, X, et al) will see a rapid decline in followers and will have to either reform or be relegated to the trash heap of history.
Richard I so hope your evaluation is correct. His supportive media, both cable and X will spin everything to his advantage, and truth does not even enter into it, There has to be a counter communication method. We did not and do not have it in place.
I've been wrong before and it could happen again. As for a counter communication method,
I'm not sure his supporters would even take a look at it. That's not to say that it isn't worth a try. I still think that trump's worst enemy is himself. If he creates enough misery for the general population, his supporters will abandon him and look for candidates who will actually try to address their concerns.
And when prices go up in the grocery store because all the field hands got deported, Faux, et al will blame it on the weather, which they’re already saying the Dems control - and will cover their a$$es about climate change disasters, too.
Narcissists are prone to playing victim. Who will Trump have to complain about when the MAGA GOP has control of Congress? Who is left for him to blame when his supporters complain?
Just waiting for him--post inauguration--to start taking credit for all the benefits deriving from Biden's investments in the country. Question is, will he be stupid enough to try to kill them, or leave them alone? After all, look at all the Republicans who voted against these investments and then took credit for the ensuing benefits.
I regularly wonder if the parents of these people taught them to lie, cheat, steal, and bully others as the way to be successful. Is this what they teach their own kids?
If the Biden initiative has been positive, he will claim it. If it is controversial or weak, he will blame Joe. He showed his approach with Obama's work.
I wish I could agree with this, but the evidence before me says his supporters would happily accept a lower standard of living if it meant their man stays on top. If prices are a problem, they will never ever ever blame anyone but their foils. I think zillions of them never even cared about prices in the first place. Saying that they did was just the most acceptable, if illogical, reason they felt comfortable using in public.
Please be careful. Trump is in power now, and was handed a mandate by the American voters. His ability to retaliate against his perceived enemies has expanded substantially. Right now now, all non-Trumpists should begin quietly preparing for 2026 to weaken his hold(and it won’t take long for the abject stupidity of Trump’s policies to be evident). And for 2028 when we can remove the trumpstain from our national discourse.There will be no disappointment like MAGA disappointment when their jobs evaporate, prices remain high, tariffs increase the prices of everything from food to clothing to car parts. Voter apathy got us here, voter action can move us forward.
True. We will gain not lose allies in the battles to come. In addition to being a coward, and in spite of winning this battle in a larger war for our nation’s soul, Trump is an incompetent loser. His economic “plan,” even if only partially implemented, will cause immediate harm, especially to many of the people who voted for him. MAGA conquered vast amounts of the information ecosystem but will not be able to change the reality of higher prices due to tariffs, etc. The ugliness that we all know is at the heart of Trumpism will be more and more obvious as his second term proceeds. Keep the faith and keep fighting.
One of our greatest challenges entails finding effective ways to get our information out to the very voters who are putting 45* back in office. The volume of dissinformation flooding their airwaves/screens from Musk, Murdoch, and their ilk seriously complicates bringing the truth to their attention. If we can't figure out that part, we'll back to another wash, rinse, repeat.
Musk in particular alarms the bejeebers out of me. The man is bonkers.
Me too. Trump and his followers deal in lies. I must find a way to bring back truth.
What saddens me most is the way our fellow citizens were so easily misled
Were his supporters misled, or did they hear exactly what the wanted to hear and bought in? Some of his actions and statements were so absurd that believing them to be truths would require the mind of a four year old. Oh wait!
I think that they allowed themselves be misled. As evidenced by most of them saying "That's just the way he talks. He won't actually do that" or "I don't think it will be that bad" when they are questioned about his more absurd actions, positions and statements.
Only the possible pain he creates will cause them to question their support for him and start to seek truth.
Good point. However as trump implemets his mass deportations, his tariffs, his elimination of the Department of Education, and all of his other maga agendas, the truth will become painfully self evident to even his supporters. No amount of misinformation from any source will be able to dispute the reality (truth) that Americans will feel. To quote Jesus per John 8:32 "And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free." We are soon to be engulfed in darkness, but we must remember that there is a "light at the end of the tunnel", or as Kamala said (paraphrasing) 'in the darkest of night look up and you will see a million shining stars. Never stop reaching for the stars'. I truly believe that the truth will, in fact, become self-evident and set us free from trumpism.
Except that right-wing outlets tend not to report these events at all. Instead of disinformation in such cases, their audiences get crickets.
True. But the pain they experience in their daily lives as a result of his policies will result in them questioning why they get crickets from their information sources instead of any coverage that explains their pain.
Well, if history serves - the Repubs tend to find a way to blame everything bad on a Dem policy, and take credit for anything good for which only Dems are responsible. For example, Trump took credit for the Obama economy which carried over to his first term. Now he will take credit for any benefit from Biden's economic policies. I hope that all of this in out in the open, in a way that the average American can understand, before mid-terms.
And those misinformation sources (Fox, Newsmax, Truth Social, X, et al) will see a rapid decline in followers and will have to either reform or be relegated to the trash heap of history.
Richard I so hope your evaluation is correct. His supportive media, both cable and X will spin everything to his advantage, and truth does not even enter into it, There has to be a counter communication method. We did not and do not have it in place.
I've been wrong before and it could happen again. As for a counter communication method,
I'm not sure his supporters would even take a look at it. That's not to say that it isn't worth a try. I still think that trump's worst enemy is himself. If he creates enough misery for the general population, his supporters will abandon him and look for candidates who will actually try to address their concerns.
And when prices go up in the grocery store because all the field hands got deported, Faux, et al will blame it on the weather, which they’re already saying the Dems control - and will cover their a$$es about climate change disasters, too.
What dictators do is find scapegoats, they never ever accept responsibility, always someone else’s fault!
Which has done his whole life according to many of his family members. He has no introspection at all, none.
Same with their followers.
Absolutely. And one can easily see this trait in all of the elected Republicans who ardently support trump.
Narcissists are prone to playing victim. Who will Trump have to complain about when the MAGA GOP has control of Congress? Who is left for him to blame when his supporters complain?
Just waiting for him--post inauguration--to start taking credit for all the benefits deriving from Biden's investments in the country. Question is, will he be stupid enough to try to kill them, or leave them alone? After all, look at all the Republicans who voted against these investments and then took credit for the ensuing benefits.
I regularly wonder if the parents of these people taught them to lie, cheat, steal, and bully others as the way to be successful. Is this what they teach their own kids?
I agree Linda, he'll take credit for Biden's economy after inauguration.
Linda, Exactly! Thank you.
If the Biden initiative has been positive, he will claim it. If it is controversial or weak, he will blame Joe. He showed his approach with Obama's work.
I wish I could agree with this, but the evidence before me says his supporters would happily accept a lower standard of living if it meant their man stays on top. If prices are a problem, they will never ever ever blame anyone but their foils. I think zillions of them never even cared about prices in the first place. Saying that they did was just the most acceptable, if illogical, reason they felt comfortable using in public.
No mandate., just a predictable cult following. There is zero value in anticipating or fearing retaliation.