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The return of Trump - what next?

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.

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Alec

21h

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You know Dr. Oz up in this

Alec

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wadcorp

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…

Palladium

12h

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Absolutely.

Curious

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.....

Palladium

12h

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Yes. "Fallout" being an apt term here. I'm worried by the longer-range missile licence (they don't have the range to reach Moscow), and Russia's escalation in response.

But if people think capitulating to the invader's demands will end the nuclear blackmail/escalation threat, I have some pretty bridges to sell them.

On the Musk as president theme, good insightful piece here:

https://www.thenerdreich.com/thoughts-on-president-elon-musks-pending-tech-takeover-of-us-government/

Curious

10h

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I just read this piece -these statements and predictions contain much of what has been happening with the majority for many generations, where the majority blunders through life, as if it were a game - p-ss off, everyone has the right to be treated as human, not as objects nor playthings.

People, I think, keep demonstrating that there is a lack of caring for others, and the claim that Musk sees empathy as a flaw is common indeed.

Trump is, in my opinion, a destroyer, yet nowhere near as dangerous as Musk - to quote 'King of the Hill - 'that boy ain't right' (take that any way you wish).

DogBoy

Next is Tulsi Gabbard, Elon Musk, RFK Jr., and hopefully no nuclear war instigated with Russia, though the Bungles are trying hard.

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Curious

Nov 15

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.

Palladium

Nov 15

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I agree with you on the "one-way" freedom of speech, etc. Reported that Musk worked with Trump's campaign to suppress negative material about JD Vance on Xitter. And Trump's been threatening to revoke the licences of broadcasters he dislikes (eg CBS). I guess we'll see...

Curious

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I didn't know this, but I am not surprised - playing with the truth is a popular and deadly game on our world.

There are three quotes which are, I think, appropriate to where we have been, where we are, and where we seem to be going; one, those who enjoy power disguise their tyranny as democracy; two, one psychiatrist stated that 'anyone who wants power over others must have something wrong with them;; and three, 'hate is good - hold on to you hate - you will need it in the battle which is to come' - makes me wonder how we've turned a potential paradise into a gigantic sewer.

Palladium

Nov 14

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.

😉😁

Alec

Nov 14

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The Opus Dei angle has long been hiding in plain sight. A friend of mine was saying that the main battle of good versus bad is Catholics on one side, the good, and the Freemasons on the other side, the bad, and the implication there being that the US is a Freemasonic territory founded by Freemasons. The two factions are still wrestling for control of the US and the rest of the world according to this narrative.

I sort of nodded along not quite believing it was as simple as that but I didn't believe Catholics held much power at least in the US. Then that rather odd death of Antonin Scalia occurred and articles began appearing about Opus Dei where it was revealed that the real power in the US was held by them being that the majority of the Supreme Court is Opus Dei men. Don't know if that's still true.

Palladium

Nov 14

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Leonard Leo's another Opus Dei guy. The FT described him as "architect of effort to secure conservative supermajority on the Supreme Court". I don't go in much for the big "good vs bad" interpretations mentioned by your friend - or for the sweeping conspiracy theories (Freemasons etc). But certainly no doubting that some of Trump's major backers have weird and extreme beliefs. There's also the TESCREAL techbro guys among Trumps SV billionaire supporters - another extremist cult!