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I didn't realize that the link I posted was going to have such a devastating effect on Russ' psyche.Originally Posted by Steven Moore
Richard thanks so much for your reply on this!!! I would like to at least say goodbye to Russ!!
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Who Trump is, who his core supporters are....a brilliant perspectivePosted By Darian Rachal |
Rod, you(or is it James?) occasionally bring this up as if it has some relevanceOriginally Posted by Rod KaufmanHmm, that's quite an "outline". Let's fill in some specifics:
1. The author isn't speaking for the majority of the nation, of course, since Trump lost the popular vote even though he advanced a conspiracy theory that millions of illegals and their votes cost him that and he really won the popular vote after all. Even Greg bought that one, hook, line and sinker. Of course, he also disbanded his goofy commission that was supposed to look into all of this since it was obvious his claims were total BS...
2. Talk about more whoppers, you don't have to go deep sea fishing to find them. Trump's lie-athon continues at damn the torpedoes speed and he submerges at a daily average of more than five mackerels per day.
3. But Trump is a jovial sort of a guy. Look at all those heads of state who laughed at him at the UN a few weeks ago. Even Putin likes him.
4. He can be a bit of a back seater driver, though. Calling out Bush for the biggest mistake ever in invading Iraq and destabilizing the middle east. Well, he didn't see the intell at the time and he doesn't believe in any intell now so what does that matter, anyway?
5. So, if he doesn't believe in intell, where does he get his info? We're all relieved to know he gets it from Fox and Friends...
; it means nothing.
Predictions for NovemberPosted By Darian Rachal |
Greg, this is what I think may be the case.Originally Posted by Greg ShafferI suspect it may be similar to when Trump won.....a total surprise with conservatives holding both......I know that the talking heads are saying but out in the real world things appear different.....
Who Trump is, who his core supporters are....a brilliant perspectivePosted By Darian Rachal |
Who Trump is, who his core supporters are....a brilliant perspectivePosted By Darian Rachal |
Gerald, I think the same can be said about individuals who listen to the "news" on NBC, CBS, ABC,CNN, PBS, etc.Originally Posted by Gerald Miller
I am not sure anyone who reads Breitbart and takes it seriously is playing with a full deck.
Who Trump is, who his core supporters are....a brilliant perspectivePosted By Darian Rachal |
Gerald, I pretty much stopped taking the "news" seriously back in the '80s(IIRC), but occasionally I have found myself exposed to it. I was visiting a friend the other evening and the NBC Nightly News was on. The big story was all the bombs that had been sent in the mail. During the course of the story, footage of a Trump rally was shown, implying some connection between Trump and the bombs. The next big "story" was the Megan Kelley controversy. I recognize crap when I see it and that's pretty much what you get from the MSM.Originally Posted by Gerald Miller
Of course you do. That's the general belief of those that only want to hear the one side they agree with and want to stay uninformed. Every other outlet that doesn't spew out right wing propaganda MUST be biased to the left.
If you or anyone else here only listens to the news that "isn't fake" on media outlets that promote the right wing agenda (FoxNews included) and believe that all other media outlets truly have a left wing agenda, I'll sell you a bridge in Brooklyn. There's simply no hope for you to either understand or make any informed decision on pretty much, well, anything.
Who Trump is, who his core supporters are....a brilliant perspectivePosted By Darian Rachal |
Gerald, I think it's more plausible to assume that this individual's actions were provoked by the antics of Democrats("low IQ" Maxine Waters, Dianne Feinstein, etc.) and their supporters than anything Trump has said.Originally Posted by Gerald Miller
Oh, I see. Linking a guy who sent out pipe bombs to people Trump has relentlessly demonized the last few weeks, and had Trump stickers all over his van, and was so visible at Trump rallies he was somewhat of a celebrity, and clearly linked to Trump, makes that fake news.
A story where a talk show host on the same network thinks blackface is OK for Halloween, and gets canned for it losing her $59 million contract, is also fake news.
I get it. If you don't want to be informed with accurate news, well, that's your prerogative. Go back to FoxNews where they won't accurately report stories that shed a negative light on the right wing agenda and you can get all the one sided stories you want to hear.
Why you should fear Trump/Nationalism and what's happeningPosted By Darian Rachal |
Originally Posted by Gerald MillerFascism is nothing new and is amazingly simple to create.
First, you start by blaming others for the loss of the past where traditional values and a better life was the norm and vow to make things the way they were before that go so bad. In Germany, it was the Jews who caused the loss in WWII. Mussolini, it was the Romans. In Turkey, it was the Ottoman empire. For Trump, it was a time where traditional life ruled the day, everyone had a great paying job, and life was good. He'll make America Great Again, and vows to return America to a time where traditional values were lost.
Second, things will only get better if the leader stays in power. Trump has stated that the stock market would crash and dire results would happen if he was not in power.
Third, you divide. Germans against Jews. Hindu against Muslims. Whites against blacks. Americans against "illegal immigrants." Conservatives verses Liberals. Use fear to feed the divide as a divided country is much weaker to slow the process down. Trump has stated that immigrants were murderers and rapists, and even recently suggested that a caravan with middle easterner's was going to invade the US, and even is sending troops to protect us to stoke that fear.
Fourth, control the truth. Attack the truth with lies constantly because when what is true and what is false is questionable, then the masses won't know what to believe. Mock the press and call it fake news. In Germany they were more open about it-they criminalized the free press and then controlled it, which is a bit more efficient, but the result is the same. If everyone agrees that every source of news is biased, then no one will believe the truth no matter what it may be.
Trump has said as much, saying he criticizes the press because then the people won't believe it when they read any negative articles. He lies almost with every breath he takes, and no one disputes it, and his adoring followers accept that behavior as normal.
Fifth, you emphasize "country first". Remember the "National Socialist German Workers' Party"? Trump has declared himself to be a nationalist.
That's the formula to stay in power and Team Trump know it too well and practice it every day.
If you think our country can not fall victim to such tactics, think again. Neither did the Jews in 1937. Neither did the Prime Minister of England Neville Chamberlain who negotiated a peace agreement with Hitler thinking it would be the end of German aggression in 1938.
Living in a Democracy takes work to insure our freedoms are not taken away. It takes a knowledge of history and to know when you are being played. It takes a free press and the belief that not "ALL" media is biased. It takes a healthy skepticism listening to what those who want power are saying.
And today, with untold billions being poured into races by unknown factions that no longer require to be disclosed, our freedom truly is at risk whether we realize it or not.
Is it possible for what happened in other countries with Fascist leaders happen here? Even though unlikely because we still have certain checks and balances, the the truth is that anything is possible, if we are not diligent in protecting our freedom and realize that the playbook of fascists has no place here. While it may be more difficult, it cannot be said it cannot happen any less than that could be said in 1938 Germany.
When I see the rallies Trump has been holding, and the hateful chants against the press and the chants of "lock her up" when Hillary is mentioned regardless of the fact she was never charged with a crime, reminds me too well of the Nazi rallies, where Hitler attacks his enemies and vowed they would be destroyed.
This is a sad time for our country, no matter which side of the political fence you may reside.
We should not live in fear, but I fear Team Trump far more than I fear any immigrant.
