I will keep this short, and not divulge my opinions on The Great Man, but rather repeat three comments made about him; one - a retired four-star general who is quoted as saying that, in his opinion, Trump is 'the literal definition of a fascist'; two - that Trumps' unpredictability' makes him an 'asset' in relation to foreign policy, diplomacy and trade deals; and three - from one sweet young American citizen (who had voted for Kamala Harris), and who explained, with sincerity and clarity, that she is 'terrified for her life and for the lives of her many fellow Americans' - this was said with passion and tears rolling down her cheeks.
Since we take great in never learning from our mistakes, (The Simpsons -'never back down, never admit to being wrong') - I feel, sadly, that this time we're toast.
Something else worth mentioning is the fact there is no law against lying on a weapons application in the state of Florida.
I will now try to stay out of this thread, for my own sanity. 😐
I will try to keep this brief, but I moved to Florida thirty-three years ago from the south of Mississippi, in what historians have traditionally referred to as "authoritarian enclaves." I did not like being told how I was supposed to live. Plus, I would have probably raised my family in poverty. About seven years after moving to Florida, it became a completely Republican run state. I have watched as the party has dismantled education, child foster-care and welfare, the state Medicaid system, and I could go on. Many of the new president's picks are from here, and I have seen them rise to fame.
I always hope an incoming president does well, but even if the least that happens is the country becomes more like Florida, all I can say is, "Good luck ya'll."
It's ironic that he originally declared to clear the swamp, but he's choosing his team from an actual swamp.
Since Christmas is a time for giving, I suppose todays' announcement is unsurprising - as well as pardons for rioters,Trump will eliminate birthright citizenship (which will, of course, be emulated by other nations who are all 'keeping it real').
There is a possibility that Trump may actually do some good i.e sort out Ukraine and Palestine wars.
The West is prolonging these conflicts horribly, Trump the colossal egotist will want to be seen as the man who fixes them. Biden is hopelessly ineffectual in this area.
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It is rumoured that Musk may male a substantial donation to Britains' 'Reform UK' party - this, on top of what is being done in Syria, Romania, South Korea and many other places, indicates that many people seem to prefer the clenched fist to the open hand.
There seems to be an air of glibness in much of the way in which news media is covering Trumps/ 'escapades'; I am well aware of Larry Kings' comment that journalists should be 'so neutral' as to be infuriating, but surely some journalists should risk severe reprimands and point out the'possible dangers' posed by this unjustifiably powerful man.
I have seen, so far, only one mention of Trumps' ambition to expel all transgender personnel from US military forces. which will, doubtless, open the floodgates for other demonised groups to follow - we have seen this in the past.
The planned 'purge' of America, wherein all people of a 'brown persuasion'will be despatched,, is also seen as unworthy of being mentioned; Trumps'cabinet picks are also free from scrutiny,as is Vances' additional penchant for destruction and, of course, Musks' seemingly obvious plans for world domination are all greeted by 'la la la' from most.
This is all crucial stuff for all Earth residents and we are all responsible for choosing the shape of our global society - when are we going to pay attention and ensure that we have the best chance of a future?
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Trump is not great. Not strong. Not intelligent. Not ethical. Not capable.
What about his first term? He spent close to a majority of days golfing, not Presidenting. He's attracted to autocrats. He's beholden to Putin (the sheer amout of compromat must be incredible).
He's going to withdraw the US from NATO, enact tariffs which will blow-up the US & world economy (you think things are expensive now?), he will deep-six Social Security, Medicare & Medicade. He'll try to deport any & everyone with brown skin. He'll dismantle education in the US even more than the Republicans already have.
He's a convicted criminal, an adjudicated rapist, a fraud, a grifter, an individual who has failed at every business he's every attempted (especially being President). He should be jailed immediately as a national security risk.
But enough of the positive points…
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To quote a well-known saying, 'the past is the best indicator for the future' - and yet, wouldn't you know, here we are again - apparently, Zelenskyy should appease Putin with land, which, of course, appeals to those who wish to remain unaffected by the fallout from the opposite course of action. Isn't it surprising just how generous people can be with other peoples' stuff.
One prediction - I have a horrifying suspicion that we may all soon see the emergence of World President Musk - hope I'm wrong.....
Next is Tulsi Gabbard, Elon Musk, RFK Jr., and hopefully no nuclear war instigated with Russia, though the Bungles are trying hard.
I suppose it is obvious that I am not an advocate of Trump - I have a sneaking suspicion that his two White House successes are the result o a large number of angry, self-righteous people who were simply told what they wanted to hear, and this is a tried and tested route to power.
Trump is one of many who seems to see democracy and freedom of self-expression as one-way traffic (ironic then that he supposedly 'took a bullet for democracy') - he should be allowed to say and do as he pleases, whilst others must agree or remain silent. To me, this is immature and ultimately dangerous, and I think that our history proves this to be another awful truth.
I guess that he and his supporters are, in their own estimation, 'living in the real world', while his critics are simply fools - one well-known excuse is that 'you can't make an omelet without breaking eggs' - and those eggs are once again the innocent.
Project 2025 is headed by an Opus Dei guy (Catholic secret society rooted in Franco-era fascism). And a lot of these Christian theocratic extremists believe the "end times" apocalypse is here, that it'll kick off in the Middle East - and they're enthusiastic about it!
I mean, what could possibly go wrong - especially with such a peaceful, stable Middle East at present.
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I saw a headline close to the election that read something like ‘Michael Moore says Trump is Toast’. 🫥😶 I admired the confidence and I liked that Ms Harris was born in the same city and hospital as me and she’s only slightly older but it seemed to me that once again, we coastal people forget that there are all these people in the middle of the country. Michael Moore is a Midwesterner so he’s got less of an excuse.
I think this belongs in the Rhetorical Questions thread.