Once again, the GOP reverts to type. If you can't beat 'em with facts and data, bludgeon 'em with fear-mongering, bullshit, and lies. Sure, not everyone will believe you...but enough will to make it worth your while. After all, MAGA runs on lies and bullshit, no?
I feel like something is going on. I don't mean to sound paranoid, but the courts are GOP toadies; we know the media is favoring the orange menace because of the massive amounts of coverage they give him; the nitwit threatens blood in the streets if he loses, and who knows who will be counting the electoral votes if the GOP finds a way to bribe or threaten the electors in swing states? I feel this could be the nail in the coffin of democracy. I hope and pray I'm wrong.
Really good point: Democrats must fight back THROUGH the media. Not TO the media, where our fights and arguments die. Democrats cannot expect to fight USING the media, either: media ownership, let's face it, skews GOP. And what employees are going to piss off their bosses day after day?
The media are NOT our friends, despite Conservatives' decades-long effort to paint them as our ally.
Mental illness is the real story, and as long as the needs of those with mental illness aren’t met (more hospital beds, services, etc.) the media will report on these violent incidents and lead viewers to the conclusion it’s all (once again) President Biden’s fault. But notice how the mental illness, clearly demonstrated by Drumpf and the people who “enjoyed” the painting of Joe Biden hog tied, gets a pass; these pro-violent acts are also mental illness and lead to more dangerous acts.
Thanks, Michael, for providing some insight on crime rates and for including statistics. Biggest drop in the murder rate ever! WOW! On a recent visit with family in central Florida, I heard my contemporaries (sisters and in-laws) rage about tent cities, smash-and-grab style burglaries, and “millions” of people illegally crossing the southern border, among other things. They all profess to be independents and aren’t fond of Trump. But they also all dislike Joe and blame him for these problems. Try as I may, I couldn’t make a dent in their beliefs. Worse were my grandsons, nieces and nephews who are in their 20’s and 30’s. They are completely disgusted with the entire government and from what I heard, they all plan to not vote at all in November. And several of these younger people expressed their belief that another Civil War is coming. Those conversations were frustrating and leave me worrying about the future.
Once again, the GOP reverts to type. If you can't beat 'em with facts and data, bludgeon 'em with fear-mongering, bullshit, and lies. Sure, not everyone will believe you...but enough will to make it worth your while. After all, MAGA runs on lies and bullshit, no?
I feel like something is going on. I don't mean to sound paranoid, but the courts are GOP toadies; we know the media is favoring the orange menace because of the massive amounts of coverage they give him; the nitwit threatens blood in the streets if he loses, and who knows who will be counting the electoral votes if the GOP finds a way to bribe or threaten the electors in swing states? I feel this could be the nail in the coffin of democracy. I hope and pray I'm wrong.
Really good point: Democrats must fight back THROUGH the media. Not TO the media, where our fights and arguments die. Democrats cannot expect to fight USING the media, either: media ownership, let's face it, skews GOP. And what employees are going to piss off their bosses day after day?
The media are NOT our friends, despite Conservatives' decades-long effort to paint them as our ally.
Mental illness is the real story, and as long as the needs of those with mental illness aren’t met (more hospital beds, services, etc.) the media will report on these violent incidents and lead viewers to the conclusion it’s all (once again) President Biden’s fault. But notice how the mental illness, clearly demonstrated by Drumpf and the people who “enjoyed” the painting of Joe Biden hog tied, gets a pass; these pro-violent acts are also mental illness and lead to more dangerous acts.
Every democrat accusation is a confession always
Thanks, Michael, for providing some insight on crime rates and for including statistics. Biggest drop in the murder rate ever! WOW! On a recent visit with family in central Florida, I heard my contemporaries (sisters and in-laws) rage about tent cities, smash-and-grab style burglaries, and “millions” of people illegally crossing the southern border, among other things. They all profess to be independents and aren’t fond of Trump. But they also all dislike Joe and blame him for these problems. Try as I may, I couldn’t make a dent in their beliefs. Worse were my grandsons, nieces and nephews who are in their 20’s and 30’s. They are completely disgusted with the entire government and from what I heard, they all plan to not vote at all in November. And several of these younger people expressed their belief that another Civil War is coming. Those conversations were frustrating and leave me worrying about the future.