@MarkJacob16 It has and was only ever about money. I wonder how long it will take the *better economy* voters to realize that better economy was never intended for them. Enjoy those trickle-down economics.
@ZaidJilani He may have been the right candidate for Trump and his supporters but he is the scariest proposition in this whole scenario. The man is smart but without convictions; he is soul-less, ready to do his backers bidding.Trump was just the means to get him into a position of influence
@WendellPierce I think it was the economy...as perceived by those without, naively thinking that they'll get theirs now. It was also the economy for those with; gotta keep those tax cuts. And yes racism and misogyny.
@snowball1926@tippy_doodle You've anointed yourself judge and jury to people and situations you know nothing about. What part of NONE OF YOUR BUSINESS do you not understand?
@i__m__kered The only thing Jill Stein has ever accomplished is somehow magically convincing these stand-on-the-sidelines people that she is a viable agent for change. They've bought into her quadrennial nonsense hook, line, and sinker.
How do fascists derail democracy? If you study history (or read Project 2025), it’s almost like there’s a recipe book: goose the economy, abolish unions, privatize what’s public, win the support of tycoons. But at what cost? Mesmerize your base so they don’t care. Blind them with your fear-mongering, lies, and promises. Fascism needs a bold leader…the only one who can fix things…a dictator who has the vision and expects others to follow (including women…whether they like it or not).
I believe that history is indeed speaking to us — and those who refuse to learn from it are doomed to repeat it. To learn how fascism hijacked Germany a century ago, just watch this five-minute clip. If you care about our democracy and love our country, it’s hard to stop watching.
This is an excerpt from my hourlong public television special “The Story of Fascism in Europe,” which is streaming free (and ad-free) at https://t.co/YA10kVH0V8. When I produced it back in 2018, I hoped this day would never come in our country. But November 5th is upon us.
Please share this with anyone in your life who might need a reminder that the stakes are high…and this is very real.
@KamalaHQ Trump isn’t interested in actually rolling up his sleeves and running the country. He’d be content to let all of these morons, who even his supporters chose to vote against, run this country. Be afraid, very afraid.
@extradeadjcb No it doesn't. My neighborhood is solidly middle-class, not lower, not upper. Kids are unfailingly polite every year. They may not always say trick-or-treat but they always say happy halloween and/or thank you.
@eigenrobot This is nonsense and akin to suggesting liberals try spitting into the wind. The people who believe elections are rigged believe it because Trump says it. They refuse to believe anything/anyone/any fact if it isn't backed by Trump. They have demonstrated that over and over again.
@Timodc@WSJ : "he's too stupid to accomplish anything complex and we're endorsing him for the most complex job in the world. "
Hope you guys didn't sprain anything with that contortion act.
@stephenfhayes Wanting to balance liberal and (non-maga) conservative, I started following @thedispatch two weeks ago. Haven't seen a single post on my TL. Leon must not want me to see anything conservative except trump. Guess I'll have to go directly to see what they're talking about.