"I am going to vote for this person because he has inconsistent preferences and is incapable of achieving goals" is a really freaking stupid rationalization anyway.
They are voting for them because they want to be on top of a status hierarchy, and that is what he promises them. It's the only thing they've ever cared about, and it's the only thing he has ever been consistent about. Everything else is fraud.
It’s not just Trump, who’s dementia&lifelong ignorance is fully on display, JDVance is equally if not more scary.
I was taught to treat everyone with kindness&respect, but there is something so off putting about Vance. He presents weird. I think he truly believes the things that come out of his mouth.
Legally changing one’s name 3 times would ordinarily be a red flag for @GOP.
Trump is mortal, but we could be stuck with the NOT charismatic Vance for decades.
How soon we forget. Of course Trump complained incessantly about Jeff Sessions' failure to do as he asked,. Maybe that's what what we remember? But Sessions tried.
The lede: 'The Justice Department kept open the investigation into Hillary Clinton’s family foundation for nearly all of President Donald J. Trump’s administration, with prosecutors closing the case without charges just days before he left office."
Apparently I wasn't clear. Trump did more than "think" about prosecuting, he pressured DOJ and successfully got an investigation going, an investigation which fizzled out after 3.5 years. Mueller got convictions; the House got two impeachments. Did DOJ get an indictment?
A little exaggeration going on here. No president, including Trump, can "pressure" or inappropriately influence the DOJ, which is independent and apolitical. And yes, Mueller got convictions. Sorry it wasn't Trump.
"To explain things a bit further, I’m going to rely heavily on the New York Times’ Shawn McCreesh, who (says Trump engages in) racist, fascist campaign rhetoric." Glad you found a neutral source : )
Shaking my head at your comments - I'm afraid they often seem to me to be not made in good faith! My first time ever on Substack suggesting this about someone. I will leave it at that.
"I am going to vote for this person because he has inconsistent preferences and is incapable of achieving goals" is a really freaking stupid rationalization anyway.
They are voting for them because they want to be on top of a status hierarchy, and that is what he promises them. It's the only thing they've ever cared about, and it's the only thing he has ever been consistent about. Everything else is fraud.
TFG lost it ar his PA rally last evening - 39 minutes of Dancing Donnie. WTAF, and this needs to be pushed hard. He's clearly not well.
It’s not just Trump, who’s dementia&lifelong ignorance is fully on display, JDVance is equally if not more scary.
I was taught to treat everyone with kindness&respect, but there is something so off putting about Vance. He presents weird. I think he truly believes the things that come out of his mouth.
Legally changing one’s name 3 times would ordinarily be a red flag for @GOP.
Trump is mortal, but we could be stuck with the NOT charismatic Vance for decades.
The analogy I have used with Trump and Vance is that Trump is like Voldemort and Vance is like Professor Umbridge.
Trump, like Voldemort, knows he is the villain and plays the part effectively.
Vance, like Professor Umbridge, are convinced they are on the right side and doing heroic deeds.
I could make a case that the later is more dangerous.
(Sorry for the Harry Potter analogy!)
Harry Potter analogies&references abound in our house.
Good observation
How soon we forget. Of course Trump complained incessantly about Jeff Sessions' failure to do as he asked,. Maybe that's what what we remember? But Sessions tried.
Trunp's threat to put Clinton in prison wasn't empty. It fell apart because there was nothing there. See this NYtimes article: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/22/us/politics/fbi-clinton-foundation.html?ogrp=dpl&unlocked_article_code=1.SU4.-t2e.QhPMyjrTp7ea&smid=url-share
The lede: 'The Justice Department kept open the investigation into Hillary Clinton’s family foundation for nearly all of President Donald J. Trump’s administration, with prosecutors closing the case without charges just days before he left office."
Trump may have thought about using lawfare, but his enemies actually did it.
Apparently I wasn't clear. Trump did more than "think" about prosecuting, he pressured DOJ and successfully got an investigation going, an investigation which fizzled out after 3.5 years. Mueller got convictions; the House got two impeachments. Did DOJ get an indictment?
A little exaggeration going on here. No president, including Trump, can "pressure" or inappropriately influence the DOJ, which is independent and apolitical. And yes, Mueller got convictions. Sorry it wasn't Trump.
"the DOJ, which is independent and apolitical."
OK, nothing to see here folks. just move on.
Is that guy for real? Which universe does he inhabit?
I think the plan is actually to declare him unfit for office as soon as reasonably possible after he is in office and promote Vance to president.
"To explain things a bit further, I’m going to rely heavily on the New York Times’ Shawn McCreesh, who (says Trump engages in) racist, fascist campaign rhetoric." Glad you found a neutral source : )
You've been trying SO HARD to sustain a veneer of disinterested observer. It's a shame that you crashed and burned so badly with this comment.
Not following. I pointed out McCreesh is biased. How does that make me biased?
Shaking my head at your comments - I'm afraid they often seem to me to be not made in good faith! My first time ever on Substack suggesting this about someone. I will leave it at that.
A bunch of right wingers think they can use the fascist to achieve their personal goals. What could go wrong?
Trump did go after Clinton. https://bsky.app/profile/michellegoldberg.bsky.social/post/3ku2mddthj32e