Trump is losing key political and cultural allies. MTG and Lauren Boebert tell him "No," while even Dana White and Joe Rogan are distancing themselves.
I what to believe MAGA is cracking. But is it just jettisoning “the 79 year old”? Trump is a frontman, methinks, for a bigger movement, and I could see another demagogue, like Michael Flynn, play Trump’s role in it.
Absolutely. It's important to remember for folks like Miller, Vance, etc. the goal is fascism - not Trumpism. However, I don't think the MAGA base is as loyal (or big) post-Trump. The GOP will keep trying, but it will be harder for them post-Trump.
Without Trump they lose their power. Trump is the only one who can activate the idiots who ordinarily don’t pay attention to politics (because it’s too boring, complicated and baffling — they all say Trump is literally the first politician they can understand).
They’re the ones holding the other GOP officials in line by physically threatening them if they cross Trump. And it’s been demonstrated that their allegiance (the idiots’ Trump fandom) is not transferable to anyone else — they stay home when he’s not on the ballot and the candidates he endorses always fail.
What do you think about the reporting Ken Klippenstein has been doing about Massie et al. slipping the word “unclassified” into the bill and subsequent moves to capitalize on that language?
I’m extremely suspicious about the Senate fast-tracking the bill, and Trump signing it so quickly. There’s something fishy about this. They are either going to classify most of the documents or they’ve redacted Republican names already or both.
I think you're right. As Ken frequently says, "National Security" can mean anything. There's probably something really incriminating for Trump, but as the President being exposed is a "national security" risk, it'll be covered.
I don't think this will be the full exposure we're hoping for. Rather, I think people will see the redaction and press for more.
Trump is going down; there seems little doubt. He’s far weaker than he seemed last year, and the controversy over his base intelligence seems to indicate that he’s best described as a high functioning moron.
As for the choice the country made, who can say? Trump, especially after his ‘piggy’ remark, is surely the most embarrassing President in history. So why choose Kamala Harris, a close second?
The Rogan shift is particularly intresting. When he finally questions the 2020 electon claims after four years, its a signal that even the most commited voices are starting to sense the tide turning. The attention economy point you make is spot on, people eventually get tired of being on the losing side.
The idea that not wanting to vote for Kamala harris constitutes a mental condition is absurd. There is NO WORLD in which I would ever vote for Trump, but there is equally NO WORLD in which I would ever vote for Kamala Harris either.
I what to believe MAGA is cracking. But is it just jettisoning “the 79 year old”? Trump is a frontman, methinks, for a bigger movement, and I could see another demagogue, like Michael Flynn, play Trump’s role in it.
Absolutely. It's important to remember for folks like Miller, Vance, etc. the goal is fascism - not Trumpism. However, I don't think the MAGA base is as loyal (or big) post-Trump. The GOP will keep trying, but it will be harder for them post-Trump.
Without Trump they lose their power. Trump is the only one who can activate the idiots who ordinarily don’t pay attention to politics (because it’s too boring, complicated and baffling — they all say Trump is literally the first politician they can understand).
They’re the ones holding the other GOP officials in line by physically threatening them if they cross Trump. And it’s been demonstrated that their allegiance (the idiots’ Trump fandom) is not transferable to anyone else — they stay home when he’s not on the ballot and the candidates he endorses always fail.
This really is just all about a TV show.
What do you think about the reporting Ken Klippenstein has been doing about Massie et al. slipping the word “unclassified” into the bill and subsequent moves to capitalize on that language?
(See https://open.substack.com/pub/kenklippenstein/p/epstein-bill-passes-as-top-official?r=3daky&utm_medium=ios, which also references his previous article.)
I’m extremely suspicious about the Senate fast-tracking the bill, and Trump signing it so quickly. There’s something fishy about this. They are either going to classify most of the documents or they’ve redacted Republican names already or both.
I think you're right. As Ken frequently says, "National Security" can mean anything. There's probably something really incriminating for Trump, but as the President being exposed is a "national security" risk, it'll be covered.
I don't think this will be the full exposure we're hoping for. Rather, I think people will see the redaction and press for more.
It is starting to look hopeful! Fingers crossed!
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Trump is going down; there seems little doubt. He’s far weaker than he seemed last year, and the controversy over his base intelligence seems to indicate that he’s best described as a high functioning moron.
As for the choice the country made, who can say? Trump, especially after his ‘piggy’ remark, is surely the most embarrassing President in history. So why choose Kamala Harris, a close second?
“Regardless of what they said on the campaign trail”……………damn
The Rogan shift is particularly intresting. When he finally questions the 2020 electon claims after four years, its a signal that even the most commited voices are starting to sense the tide turning. The attention economy point you make is spot on, people eventually get tired of being on the losing side.
The idea that not wanting to vote for Kamala harris constitutes a mental condition is absurd. There is NO WORLD in which I would ever vote for Trump, but there is equally NO WORLD in which I would ever vote for Kamala Harris either.