One thing this discourse brings to mind is how SM has been able to magnify and direct other media towards the the well funded efforts of a relatively small cadre of the truly awful and insane. They're punching well above their numbers in setting our political narrative.
Greg Tinkle
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A cultocracy—a.k.a. fascism—succeeds by undermining reality with gaslighting, conspiracy, and mythology. Avoid the Sirens calling for Dems to jettison marginalized groups for broader appeal—it's a moral war, not a cultural one.
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An entire industry of RW shit-posters grifting off of the hate Trump inspires will hold on to the bitter end, but most Rs in elected positions will let go as soon as a critical mass of Epstein is reached. They're tired of twisting reality daily trying to support this admin's ridiculous malfeasance.
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Those surrounding and enabling this administration are clearly in a class of their own when it comes to horrors visited on this country, but I'm ready for every last straggler from the Clinton years to be wiped from our political discourse, as well.
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You read this, along with the recent Epstein emails and the names associated, and the running theme of Trump's administration becomes clear: exploitation—of children/minors, of immigrants, of the working class, of our economy, of the law, of our environment, etc. Essentially, we're rich so fuck you.
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Q-Anon/Deep State—whatever conspiracy gets traction shields the obvious, and somewhat banal, reality that the huge money running this country gives not a single (now discontinued) cent's worth of concern about those they control from their gilded panopticon. It's gonna be a big list.
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Coupled with the belt onion, you just fixed healthcare and SNAP:
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After the CBO said Ryan's 2017 plan would leave somewhere around 20 million uninsured, they know they can't have an open discussion since anything they proffer will be catastrophic to millions:
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Oh my god—vivid memories of taking those out back and hosing them down after cooking 400+ plates standing on top of them. I can still feel their weight on my fingers laced through those holes:
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They're great at what they do—mostly steaks and seafood in an amazing setting.
