Begun in coronavirus world by Peter Clarke, Margo Kingston & Tim Dunlop, now evolved to discuss broader themes including democracy, science, media, the arts.
As added context to this @Mike_Podhorzer opinion piece on the #USA antiquated #electoralcollege, on the @realDonaldTrump@GOP cult right, we hear: “we’re not a #democracy, but a constitutional republic” & warnings against majoritarianism, “tyranny”. Chances of reform? Near zero.
What @realDonaldTrump@GOP cult is planning for 5/6 Nov is crystal clear. That #Trump “won” in 2020 is #GOP doctrine. #BigLie is entirely evidence/proof free. Just muscular, repeated claims millions believe.. Riven republic, shaky #democracy. #propaganda https://t.co/WosQj6samK
It didn’t get a lot of attention - but Peter Dutton attacked a reporter just for being from the ABC. She asked a perfectly reasonable question - and this was the response.
“@realDonaldTrump shrugged off a chance to condemn Robinson even after the porn account scandal, telling reporters Thursday, ‘I don’t know the situation.’” The weakest of avoidance ploys from
#Trump? And a blatant lie. Of the thousands he peddles? #NorthCarolina#democracy
“‘Crystallization describes a world where people’s attitudes won’t be swayed, no matter what new information they get. Campaign dynamics do very little to move attitudes. Polarization is the engine of crystallization.’ @realDonaldTrump@GOP cult. Facts are irrelevant. #democracy