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There has been numerous discussions herein delving into the premise of the OP title. I generally participate in that because I am very interested in it - the understanding. We are all familiar with the policy (for whatever it's worth) economics, lesser of evils and other superficial stuff. I really want to go deeper into the psychology of the Trump phenomenon. So, here's some starter videos: They are not short. But this needs to be understood, and with something as significant as a Trump second or third term, what's time to a hog, as they say in Texas. https://youtu.be/WLh6vvQB9tE?si=0qnxXDI0cojTPhqv The Mass Psychology of Trumpism ============================================= This one is really in-depth. There is a scroll bar with titles to the sections if that helps. https://youtu.be/t3jqALQgBzw?si=hD0mO0AgRU5k1SCi&t=1 Investigating Trump, Project 2025 and the future of the United States ************* Real conservatives aren't radicalized. Thus "radicalized conservative" is an oxymoron. Yet there are many radicalized republicans. "When fascism comes to America, it will be wrapped in the flag and carrying a cross." - Sinclair Lewis Per my far-right friend: "reality sucks" D.J. Trump aka Trumpism's Founding Farter, aka Farter Martyr. Qualifications: flatulence - mental, oral and anal. | ||
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This posting literally epitomizes TDS. You insurance probably covers the therapy. DRSS Kreighoff 470 NE Valmet 412 30/06 & 9.3x74R | |||
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You’re just wasting band width. You can’t redeem a mind that’s irretrievably lost. There are people in Europe today who still idolize Hitler. We did a project in Russia in the early 80’s and I met people who swore that “things were so much better under Stalin”, swore that Holodomor never happened and that a nuclear attack from the U.S. was their greatest danger. 99% of minds once surrendered are lost forever. How many people left the Peoples Temple? The Jehovahs Witnesses? The Mormons? Tragically, compared to the potential of Trumpism, those are relatively benign. All we’re seeing here is how many weak, malleable minds there actually are. These people CHOOSE to believe that psychopath, possibly hoping to feel a bit of vicarious power through his destructive actions. Given power, he will destroy the western democracies. | |||
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That is literally certifiable. We have checks and balances in place to prevent just that and they have been there since the founding of the republic. You two have learned well from your political masters. Just keep repeating that big lie long enough and the masses will believe it. Well if Harris wins we can sit back and wat our freedoms be stripped away. DRSS Kreighoff 470 NE Valmet 412 30/06 & 9.3x74R | |||
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I agree with your assessment. The first video says practically the same thing at 11:40: https://youtu.be/WLh6vvQB9tE?s...GlthDYU7A_dTqh&t=700 ************* Real conservatives aren't radicalized. Thus "radicalized conservative" is an oxymoron. Yet there are many radicalized republicans. "When fascism comes to America, it will be wrapped in the flag and carrying a cross." - Sinclair Lewis Per my far-right friend: "reality sucks" D.J. Trump aka Trumpism's Founding Farter, aka Farter Martyr. Qualifications: flatulence - mental, oral and anal. | |||
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Unfortunately we will never convince the blue fanatics here differently. I look forward to the wailing and gnashing of your teeth after a Trumps victory followed by 8 years of Vance. DRSS Kreighoff 470 NE Valmet 412 30/06 & 9.3x74R | |||
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okay, i literally laughed out loud at the levels of SNARK herein opinions vary band of bubbas and STC hunting Club Information on Ammoguide about the416AR, 458AR, 470AR, 500AR What is an AR round? Case Drawings 416-458-470AR and 500AR. 476AR, http://www.weaponsmith.com | |||
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However, in my TDS impinged fantasy worldview, There are two mottos: Dystopia - Resistance is futile or Reality - Resistance is futile My choice is obvious. What's yours? https://youtu.be/rtEaR1JU-ps?si=_6Wwbtr7BxoMQ_bW There are other mottos: "Act or accept." "There’s magic on the other side of fear." "Progress, not perfection." ************* Real conservatives aren't radicalized. Thus "radicalized conservative" is an oxymoron. Yet there are many radicalized republicans. "When fascism comes to America, it will be wrapped in the flag and carrying a cross." - Sinclair Lewis Per my far-right friend: "reality sucks" D.J. Trump aka Trumpism's Founding Farter, aka Farter Martyr. Qualifications: flatulence - mental, oral and anal. | |||
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To fight. Fight the Marxism And Socialism that is the modern Democratic Party. Right down to the local school board and water board member. You party is evil in all its forms. DRSS Kreighoff 470 NE Valmet 412 30/06 & 9.3x74R | |||
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Yep! There’s one now. This gentleman will no doubt stand and cheer as Trump becomes Americas Putin. You truly “won’t need to vote anymore”, because ‘I don’t care about you, I only want your votes”. He tells them in plain English what his intentions are, and they cheer and give him their money. A convicted felon, still facing dozens of indictments, a serial philanderer who plundered his own children’s cancer ‘charity’…but they cheer. A whore monger who fathered five children by three wives, while breaking his vows and cheating on every one - but they trust his vows to the voters, and they cheer. A liar so prolific that it takes dozens of fact checkers to simply keep up - but they take his words as gospel, and they cheer. These are mentally defective people whose minds are lost, and they’re determined to take everyone else down with them. | |||
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In part, this OP premise is to do some subtle work on some herein regarding distinction between SNARK and truth. For example, I declare myself as conservative. Is that snarky or truth? ************* Real conservatives aren't radicalized. Thus "radicalized conservative" is an oxymoron. Yet there are many radicalized republicans. "When fascism comes to America, it will be wrapped in the flag and carrying a cross." - Sinclair Lewis Per my far-right friend: "reality sucks" D.J. Trump aka Trumpism's Founding Farter, aka Farter Martyr. Qualifications: flatulence - mental, oral and anal. | |||
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Here’s a question. Why do you care what’s happening in the US? Your country is being ruined by Little Fidel and his Marxist cronies. Shouldn’t you be tending to your own garden? DRSS Kreighoff 470 NE Valmet 412 30/06 & 9.3x74R | |||
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Is that snarky or anti-snark? ************* Real conservatives aren't radicalized. Thus "radicalized conservative" is an oxymoron. Yet there are many radicalized republicans. "When fascism comes to America, it will be wrapped in the flag and carrying a cross." - Sinclair Lewis Per my far-right friend: "reality sucks" D.J. Trump aka Trumpism's Founding Farter, aka Farter Martyr. Qualifications: flatulence - mental, oral and anal. | |||
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Are you too stupid to comprehend that our economies and political systems, as the planets two greatest trading partners are inextricably linked? Are you too fucking stupid to consider that we share the world’s longest undefended border, and that we have but 10% of the population of the U.S.? Do you think we want to be Trumputins version of Ukraine? Pull your head out of your ass…or Trumps ass, as the case might be. You better believe I care. | |||
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Hard to tell I’ve been prepping for guests. Made a delicious spinach salad Shrimp and steaks are ready for the barbie. Side dishes are prepped. Water and sodas for everyone along with adult beverages for anyone who wants them. I even made sure I took any allergies and dietary restriction to account. There is also a box for one of them to take home of some reloading gear he needs but isn’t in the budget. DRSS Kreighoff 470 NE Valmet 412 30/06 & 9.3x74R | |||
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Plenty of KoolAid at that gathering, I’ll bet. | |||
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Oddly no. This is a gathering of friends from all across the spectrum. We never talk politics as that is considered a personal choice. This a day with friends, neighbors, kids and the pool. But. Ice try shitting on an enjoyable day. You really need to see a therapist about your TDS. DRSS Kreighoff 470 NE Valmet 412 30/06 & 9.3x74R | |||
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Apparently these documentaries are done by Australian journalists for ABC News. The first things I noticed is how they present both sides. And they don't distort the truth. And they go deep into the issues, sorta from the outside looking in. Here's part 2: https://youtu.be/gLa8WFDlFkE?si=5mQ_paUXJwi5IXD2&t=1 Trump and the future of the United States of America ************* Real conservatives aren't radicalized. Thus "radicalized conservative" is an oxymoron. Yet there are many radicalized republicans. "When fascism comes to America, it will be wrapped in the flag and carrying a cross." - Sinclair Lewis Per my far-right friend: "reality sucks" D.J. Trump aka Trumpism's Founding Farter, aka Farter Martyr. Qualifications: flatulence - mental, oral and anal. | |||
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I hope this is informative and interesting. Here's something: https://www.politico.com/news/...epping-down-00171895 Head of Heritage Foundation’s Project 2025 steps down His departure does not mean the project is shutting down. Guaranteed - we haven't heard the last of Paul Dans. He's as steeped as they get. https://youtu.be/S1Fy6Tu-w-M?si=DDd6Oc3UqxpisAwn The Project 2025 ‘battle plan’ to give Trump unprecedented power ************* Real conservatives aren't radicalized. Thus "radicalized conservative" is an oxymoron. Yet there are many radicalized republicans. "When fascism comes to America, it will be wrapped in the flag and carrying a cross." - Sinclair Lewis Per my far-right friend: "reality sucks" D.J. Trump aka Trumpism's Founding Farter, aka Farter Martyr. Qualifications: flatulence - mental, oral and anal. | |||
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Help me out here. If the checks and balances work, how will Harris strip away out freedoms? I actually believe in the system. I believe that the Checks and Balances work. But I think the system works as long as "We the People" go along with it. We let it work. It's not the "Rulers" we have to worry about so much as their followers. Ilan Omar of Minnesota and Rashida Tlab of Whogivesafuck don't bother me so much as their constituents that elected them. M.E. frequently mentions the 25k "shock troops" of the conservatives. Well we know for a fact there's thousands of more of Islamic Radicals sending their representatives to Congress don't we! So for lack of a better label, will the MAGA hats allow the system to work? Will the Checks and Balances be allowed by the MAGA hats? January 6th was a probe, Trump has said he'd pardon those convicted as well as he's called for the suspension of the Constitution and claimed a stolen election where it obviously wasn't. Right! Trump has also supported the idea of military tribunals for his political opponents. So what happens come November? Who will attempt to strip away our rights? | |||
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Thanks to Obamacare. | |||
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Just another one on the dole. I’ll take my gold plated private health care TYVM. DRSS Kreighoff 470 NE Valmet 412 30/06 & 9.3x74R | |||
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What a crusader! I've never been a fan of either party. But I've recently come to think the same of the GOP because of its support for a candidate who's a sociopathic felon. Evil is a word he defines by his behavior. If they can't do better than Trump, I don't want to be associated with them. | |||
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Well said! | |||
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Well he won’t be a felon long thanks to the USSC. Then you will have to find a new line of attack. FYI LHeym500 already shit down your sides rapist epithets. DRSS Kreighoff 470 NE Valmet 412 30/06 & 9.3x74R | |||
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I’m pretty sure she meant “Abby Normal”. DRSS Kreighoff 470 NE Valmet 412 30/06 & 9.3x74R | |||
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On what legal ground or basis will the SC rely to overturn the Trump conviction, do you reckon? I can't think of one that's likely myself. It would have to be a part of the Constitution that's applicable to the states, which was violated. Trump is a felon, and I don't think that's likely to change. | |||
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Here's something from Anthony Hopkins aka Hannible Lector, one of Trump's heroes: https://youtu.be/Gre3LerWXBI?si=1Fu4GD34iJ5f29bF "it is what it is" That's a motto resembling "reality - resistance is futile". Trump doesn't really believe all that crap. He just likes fava beans, for the gas, and the image Hannibal represents. So who and which motto is more dangerous? Trumps motto: "it is what I make it is" or mine, which hopefully represents all never-Trumpers, who are not pacifists. ************* Real conservatives aren't radicalized. Thus "radicalized conservative" is an oxymoron. Yet there are many radicalized republicans. "When fascism comes to America, it will be wrapped in the flag and carrying a cross." - Sinclair Lewis Per my far-right friend: "reality sucks" D.J. Trump aka Trumpism's Founding Farter, aka Farter Martyr. Qualifications: flatulence - mental, oral and anal. | |||
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I’m hoping it’s based on the immunity decision. I honestly don’t care either way. I only want to see it happen to see it send the left into a. Pearl clutching tizzy. DRSS Kreighoff 470 NE Valmet 412 30/06 & 9.3x74R | |||
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Trump's conduct that gave rise to the NYC case occurred before he was president. He has no immunity as candidate Trump. It's sad that you support a person like him just because you hate the Dems. | |||
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I don’t hate the Dema. I would love to see them return to the party of Tip O’Neil. But instead they have become the party of wokeism, marxism, and socialism. I’m not even going to say nice try on the spin because it wasn’t. Go take some classes from Magine and Steve because they are darn good at it. You need to head back to JV practice. DRSS Kreighoff 470 NE Valmet 412 30/06 & 9.3x74R | |||
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You 100% correct Hasher. At times TW emits light but then he makes posts like this while being tolerant of socialism and the more Stalin like Trudeau. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ J. Lane Easter, DVM A born Texan has instilled in his system a mind-set of no retreat or no surrender. I wish everyone the world over had the dominating spirit that motivates Texans.– Billy Clayton, Speaker of the Texas House No state commands such fierce pride and loyalty. Lesser mortals are pitied for their misfortune in not being born in Texas.— Queen Elizabeth II on her visit to Texas in May, 1991. | |||
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Biden and Harris got Americans released from Russia, which Trump couldn't do. Trump has not said a word about being glad they are home with their families but did congratulate Putin on getting a good deal. His flying monkeys cheered. "If you’re innocent why are you taking the Fifth Amendment?”- Donald Trump | |||
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Leave it to you to reply with vague dog-whistle words. "Wokeism" is a made-up word for cultural changes the Republicans, eyes fixed firmly on the rearview mirror, object to. But change is inevitable; might as well try to stand in the way of a locomotive. You don't know what Marxism means. It's a political doctrine based on the anti-capitalist writings of Karl Marx, author of "The Communist Manifesto." Please reveal which Dems espouse Communism, openly or otherwise. Neither socialism nor capitalism in the absolute are the best for the American people. Things work best when there is a balance of the two. Social Security is a good socialist program. Republicans went against what was good for the American people and the current of history when they opposed SS. If this was the late 1930s, you would be an opponent of Social Security, wouldn't you? | |||
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First of all I am quite familiar with both Marxism and Communism. I guess I misspoke when I use those phrases and should have said Dog Whistle Socialism and Marxism because they will never done right out and say it. As for Social Security? It was a great head that was then perverted when the “Loot and Spend” Democrats decided to divert it to general spending. A good friend on here will see his next year when he hits maximum benefit. I will likely never see mine. Honestly we would have been better putting it into the market than we would have SS as I will never see even slide to what I paid I to it. DRSS Kreighoff 470 NE Valmet 412 30/06 & 9.3x74R | |||
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Funny, that's exactly what I told my father thirty years ago. But I was wrong. You'll be wrong too. The program will never die. Any candidate who tries to cut SS will commit suicide. | |||
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Most of the Mo Wy is gone. Boomers are retiring at a record rate. Get X (Of which O am one of the oldest) are getting ready to retire and we outnumber the younger generations. The money that was supposed to be there from what all of us paid in is long gone. I wish I had grabbed the link from an article I read a week back because it seemed like a trial balloon to raise the retirement age. Alas I did not. DRSS Kreighoff 470 NE Valmet 412 30/06 & 9.3x74R | |||
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I don’t see either side cutting it. None on either side wants to commit political suicide. Here is what I see happening. And this is just a guess. One day it becomes very apparent that the checks will just stop coming in a few weeks. There will be no more can kicking the issue down the road as both sides have done for decades. Both sides will engage in blaming the other and blaming the other in an endless forever war on this. In the mean time seniors will no longer be able to pay bills and both sides will trot out and endless train of “here is any Sally and now she has to eat cat food because if the evil XXX party” You have no idea how badly I want to be wrong. DRSS Kreighoff 470 NE Valmet 412 30/06 & 9.3x74R | |||
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The program is likely to raise the retirement age by a couple years or so. People are living longer. SS contributions may have to rise...unless we're just going to run up the debt, which Republicans prefer to do. | |||
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