Although Donald Trump and the Republicans sounds like a band name similar to Huey Lewis and the News, or Hootie and the Blowfish, unfortunately, this businessman & political party have no similarities with the musicians. The aforementioned group is not as knowledgable, rational, collaborative, or culturally aware.
Before I begin, let me be 100% clear from the start: I don’t hate Donald Trump. I don’t hate all Republicans. I do, however have a problem with how they think, what they feel, their perceptions and their beliefs.
Trump is a flawed individual, a mixed-up liar, a hypocrite, a swindler, and a poor leader. Sometimes I feel sorry for him, sometimes I pity him, and sometimes I laugh at how ridiculously absurd he is. Trump says and does things that could be considered wrong, immoral, illegal or pure evil. Despite all these things, I don’t hate him. I just don’t want him to be President.
The same goes for Republicans and Conservatives. I don’t hate any of them, but I do think many of them have been misled, they’re angry because they feel cheated, and they’re attempting to do something to right how the government wronged them.
I don’t like the United States government. There’s corruption everywhere. Tax dollars are not spent wisely. I don’t believe the American people know the real truth. The USA is a clusterfuck.
Many of my family and friends side with the right-wing, MAGA, ultra-conservative tea party and I have no ill will against them at all, but I feel the need to explain why I cannot side with them.
He's not that bad... is he?
Let’s be fair. There must have been some good things Trump did when he was president, right?
The biggest problem with finding factual evidence is, how can you trust the source? People say all kinds of wild and crazy bullshit. A random person could post something on social media, and – BAM – it’s the ultimate truth and all of society is expected to adhere to it upon penalty of death. Some news person makes up a story, broadcasts it all over TV and the internet and – BAM – every person on earth gets that statement tattooed on themselves forever.
The point is, we live in an age where information gets blasted to everyone on earth in an instant without checking to make sure it’s correct. It doesn’t matter whether it’s CNN, FOX, MSNBC, OAN, NPR, or NewsMax, they aren’t interested in being true, they just want to be first.
So, how do we determine the actual truth without bias? I have an idea. Let’s ask our robot overlord, ChatGPT.
When I asked ChatGPT to “make a list of all the positive and beneficial things trump did while president,” here’s what it gave me:
During Donald Trump’s presidency, his administration implemented a number of policies and actions that were seen as positive and beneficial by his supporters and some analysts. Here is a list of some of those achievements:
Economic Policies
- Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (2017): Significant tax reform which included a major reduction in corporate tax rates from 35% to 21% and tax cuts for individuals.
- Deregulation: Rolled back numerous regulations, which proponents argue boosted economic growth and business investment.
- Job Growth: Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. saw strong job growth and low unemployment rates, reaching historic lows for African Americans, Hispanics, and women.
- Stock Market Performance: The stock market experienced significant growth, reaching record highs during his tenure.
Criminal Justice Reform
- First Step Act (2018): A bipartisan criminal justice reform bill aimed at reducing recidivism and reforming sentencing laws to make them fairer.
Foreign Policy
- Middle East Peace Agreements: Facilitated the signing of the Abraham Accords, normalizing relations between Israel and several Arab nations (UAE, Bahrain, Sudan, Morocco).
- North Korea Diplomacy: Initiated direct talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, a first for a sitting U.S. president.
- NATO Funding: Pressured NATO allies to increase their defense spending, leading to increased contributions.
Trade Policies
- USMCA Agreement: Renegotiated the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) into the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), which included provisions aimed at improving labor and environmental standards.
- China Trade Deal: Secured a Phase One trade deal with China, addressing issues such as intellectual property theft and trade imbalances.
Immigration Policies
- Border Security: Increased funding for border security and took measures to reduce illegal immigration, including the controversial policy of building a border wall.
Health and Science
- Right to Try Act (2018): Allowed terminally ill patients to access experimental treatments not yet approved by the FDA.
- Operation Warp Speed: Accelerated the development, manufacturing, and distribution of COVID-19 vaccines.
Judiciary
- Judicial Appointments: Appointed three Supreme Court Justices (Neil Gorsuch, Brett Kavanaugh, Amy Coney Barrett) and numerous federal judges, significantly influencing the judiciary for potentially decades.
- Criminal Justice Reform: Passed legislation supporting criminal justice reform and aimed at reducing sentencing disparities.
Military and Veterans
- Veterans Affairs Reform: Enacted policies aimed at improving the Department of Veterans Affairs, including the VA Accountability Act to make it easier to fire poorly performing VA employees.
Economic Relief
- COVID-19 Relief Packages: Signed several economic relief packages in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, including direct payments to Americans and the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) to support small businesses.
These actions represent a combination of policy initiatives, legislative achievements, and executive actions that supporters and some independent analysts view as beneficial during Trump’s presidency.
The flipside
I also asked ChatGPT “From a 100% factual, unbiased perspective, list all of Donald Trump’s personal and professional flaws, immoralities, lies, misleading statements, illegal activities and reasons why he is not only a selfish hypocrite, but a person unfit to be a business leader, government official or president of the united states of america.”
Here’s what it gave me:
Listing all personal and professional flaws, immoralities, lies, misleading statements, illegal activities, and reasons why Donald Trump is considered unfit by some to be a business leader, government official, or president requires a comprehensive overview. Here are some key points often cited:
Personal and Professional Flaws
- Financial Practices: Multiple bankruptcies of businesses he owned or operated, raising questions about his business acumen.
- Management Style: Known for a management style often described as chaotic, with a high turnover rate among his staff and advisers.
- Transparency: Reluctance to release tax returns, breaking a long-standing tradition among presidential candidates.
- Conflict of Interest: Accusations of not fully divesting from his businesses while serving as president, leading to potential conflicts of interest.
Immoralities and Ethical Concerns
- Discrimination: Accusations of discriminatory practices, including the 1973 lawsuit for allegedly refusing to rent apartments to black people.
- Sexual Misconduct: Numerous allegations of sexual harassment and assault by multiple women.
- Treatment of Opponents: Regular use of derogatory and inflammatory language to describe political opponents and critics.
- Respect for Democratic Norms: Criticized for undermining democratic norms and institutions, such as attacking the media and questioning the legitimacy of elections.
Lies and Misleading Statements
- Fact-Checking Organizations: PolitiFact and The Washington Post documented thousands of false or misleading claims made by Trump during his presidency.
- COVID-19 Pandemic: Misleading statements about the severity of the COVID-19 pandemic and promotion of unproven treatments.
- Election Integrity: Persistent false claims about widespread voter fraud in the 2020 presidential election, despite evidence to the contrary.
Illegal Activities
- Obstruction of Justice: The Mueller Report detailed multiple instances where Trump potentially obstructed justice during the investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election.
- Campaign Finance Violations: Michael Cohen, Trump’s former attorney, implicated him in campaign finance violations involving hush money payments during the 2016 election.
- Impeachments: Trump was impeached twice by the House of Representatives, first for abuse of power and obstruction of Congress, and second for incitement of insurrection.
Reasons for Being Considered Unfit for Leadership
- Leadership Style: Accusations of a leadership style that is divisive and authoritarian, rather than inclusive and democratic.
- Norm-Breaking Behavior: Frequent breaches of established political norms and practices.
- National Unity: Often accused of exacerbating national divisions rather than working to heal them.
- Respect for Rule of Law: Criticized for showing disdain for legal norms and judicial independence.
These points reflect a combination of documented events, legal findings, and widespread criticisms that contribute to the perception of Donald Trump as unfit for certain leadership roles. It is important to note that perspectives on Trump’s conduct and suitability for office vary widely, and supporters may argue against or interpret these points differently.
Seek and ye shall find
When Biden won and Trump was voted out in 2020, a friend sent me a video someone made. The video included fear-mongering statements, encouraging watchers to question everything they’re told, everything they hear on the news and the internet. My friend asked what my thoughts were about the video, so after doing a bit of digging, I told him:
You know what this video DOESN’T do? Tell you all the things Trump screwed up.
- He dismissed Russian interference in the election. Interference that James Comey brought to light and was fired for.
- Trump appointed his unqualified family to top administration roles.
- Trump was impeached.
- He threatened to withhold aid from the Ukraine unless they dug up dirt on the Biden family.
- He tried to ban TikTok, which was hilarious.
- Trump approved an oil pipeline through Native land.
- He called white supremacists “very fine people”. He’s a racist. He won’t denounce them.
- He called Warren “Pocahontas” which was racist.
- Trump is an adulterous, sexist, immoral liar.
- In 2017 and 2018, he imposed a muslim travel ban.
- He repeatedly refused to release his tax returns.
- He lies about his crowd sizes.
- He wanted to swap Greenland for Puerto Rico.
- Trump claimed fraud when Hillary won the popular vote in 2016.
- Trump ignored evidence that Michael Flynn colluded with Russia and recently pardoned him.
- He withdrew from the Paris climate agreement.
- He stopped funding for the UN Population Fund.
- He appointed an anti-abortion advocate to oversee family planning budgets.
- He FIRED the PANDEMIC RESPONSE UNIT and CUT CDC FUNDING.
- He mocked Biden for wearing a mask, taught his followers it was no big deal, and then CAUGHT COVID. A ton of his cabinet have caught it too!
- He removed protection status from 59,000 Haitians.
- He cut corporate taxes.
- He separated migrant children from their parents.
- He had BLM sprayed with tear gas for a photo op, where he held the Bible, which he doesn’t read.
You've Been Trumped
I recently saw a documentary about Trump developing a golf course in Scotland and how it affected a nearby Scottish family. The crew developing the property destroyed a water supply line and didn’t repair it for 5 years, causing an elderly couple to suffer.
In this David and Goliath tale, a group of proud Scottish homeowners take on Donald Trump as he gets set to destroy the crown jewels of Scotland’s national heritage in order to build a luxury golf resort. The local residents make their last stand in the face of police harassment, constant legal threats and interruption of their water and electricity. Director Anthony Baxter himself becomes international news after being thrown in jail. The film captures the cultural chasm between the glamorous, jet-setting and media savvy Donald Trump and a deeply rooted Scottish community. For the tycoon, the golf course is just another deal, with a possible billion-dollar payoff. For the residents, it represents the destruction of a globally unique landscape that has been the backdrop of their lives.
It sickens me to watch an elderly woman recycling water, not being able to bathe properly, having trouble washing dishes, and many of the other things we all take for granted. Trump has shown that he doesn’t care about those citizens. Maybe it’s not Trump himself – maybe it’s his kids or his camp, but still… he’s ultimately responsible.
Pandering and Peddling
Trump is currently selling a bible that includes the chorus to “God Bless The USA”, the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, the Declaration of Independence and the Pledge of Allegiance. It’s one of the most outrageous things I’ve ever seen.
He doesn’t read the Bible, doesn’t care about anything in the Bible, and doesn’t let the words of the Bible affect his life in any way and here’s the evidence: The fruit his life produces. He is not blessed by God, does not have God’s favor and is the exact opposite of a faith-filled man.
He’s selling this Bible to profit from anyone who believes in The Almighty. He’s a wolf in sheep’s clothing. In his pride the wicked man does not seek him; in all his thoughts there is no room for God.
Fortunately, these unbelievably silly looking shoes are sold out, but they only made 1000 pairs and sold them for $400 each.
But, not to worry! There are plenty of other products to purchase, like $200 sneakers and $100 cologne, available via the link below.
Who buys this shit? Brainless supporters who can barely make ends meet?
Merchandising at this level has never been done by any active or previous president and it’s so obvious that Trump’s just trying to make more money wherever he can. He knows that there are tons of hapless suckers out there and he’ll exploit them and take advantage of them at every opportunity.
Trump's slogan was stolen
2011-2021: A Catalog
LEST WE FORGET THE HORRORS: A CATALOG OF TRUMP’S WORST CRUELTIES, COLLUSIONS, CORRUPTIONS, AND CRIMES
Early in President Trump’s term, McSweeney’s editors began to catalog the head-spinning number of misdeeds coming from his administration. We called this list a collection of Trump’s cruelties, collusions, and crimes, and it felt urgent then to track them, to ensure these horrors — happening almost daily — would not be forgotten. This election year, amid a harrowing global health, civil rights, humanitarian, and economic crisis, we know it’s never been more critical to note these horrors, to remember them, and to do all in our power to reverse them.
GUILTY ON 34 COUNTS
Thursday, May 30th 2024, 12 jurors found Donald Trump guilty on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records. He paid $130,000 of hush money to a porn star so the story wouldn’t get out and ruin his chances at being President of the United States of America.
This was not political persecution. It was not rigged. I’ve seen photoshopped images of Jesus standing above Trump, saying “I was persecuted, too.” Anyone who correlates Trump and Jesus has gone off the deep end.
These are facts and they cannot be questioned or contested. This was a court of law. The trial was fair. The jurors took time to do their due diligence. They were approved by Trump’s team. The judge was more than fair. It took place in New York because that’s where the crime took place.
Additionally, in 2016, Trump said of Hillary Clinton,
“She shouldn’t be allowed to run.”
“If she were to win this election, it would create an unprecedented constitutional crisis. In that situation, we could very well have a sitting president under felony indictment and ultimately a criminal trial. It would grind government to a halt.”
His followers chanted “Lock her up!” because of an email issue. The FBI has declared that issue careless, but not illegal.
There’s video evidence that proves Trump said that Hillary should be in jail and locked up, trying to put his political rival in prison for something that was not illegal. Trump was found guilty of 34 counts of something very illegal.
10 percent of Republican voters are less likely to vote for DT.
Let’s not forget that Trump still faces 3 more criminal cases, which are way bigger than this one:
- The Federal Election Interference Case.
- The Georgia Election Interference Case.
- The Classified Documents Case.
The Republican Party
The first president I remember from the 80’s was Ronald Reagan. I’m sure there must have been controversy and political unrest because of the decisions he made, but I was young, so I may have been oblivious. It seems as though people weren’t as divided by political party back then. I began to notice more division when it came to George W. Bush. I watched the debates with my dad, then SNL to really understand the truth of it all through comedy. People can get away with a lot of honesty when telling a joke.
When Trump came along, that’s when campaigns and debates really got nasty. He shook things up with incendiary statements, the conservatives gobbled up every bit of it, and when the media learned that more people were watching, engaging and paying attention, they dialed it up to 11. Trump made wild promises and claims, which 1/3 of the United States, some of my friends and family included, accepted with open arms.
Why? What is the motivation behind the rallies, demonstrations, riots, marches, donations, online support, and giant flags on massive trucks?
I think I’ve got it figured out. Many conservatives tend to be rural, blue collar workers or independent business owners. They want to do their own things without the government getting in their business. They believe in freedom – freedom of religion, freedom to bear arms, and freedom from progression – to live in antiquated, old-fashioned way that worships the past with all it’s naivete, xenophobia, superstition, and ignorance.
Additionally, Republicans look back to what the U.S. was founded on, wanting to get back to that. They think we’ve strayed too far. They don’t like change. They claim all Democrats are corrupt. They can’t trust certain people in government, or the “liberal media” or social media that isn’t a part of their clique.
Trump’s lies led them down that path, sadly.
Proud Boys
Founded by Gavin McInnes, The Proud Boys is an exclusively male North American far-right, neo-fascist militant organization that promotes and engages in political violence. The group’s leaders have been convicted of violently opposing the United States government, including the constitutionally prescribed transfer of presidential power. – Wikipedia
In other words, combative vigilantes and seditious insurgents.
QAnon
The BBC defines QAnon as “At its heart, QAnon is a wide-ranging, completely unfounded theory that says that President Trump is waging a secret war against elite Satan-worshipping pedophiles in government, business and the media. QAnon believers have speculated that this fight will lead to a day of reckoning where prominent people such as former presidential candidate Hillary Clinton will be arrested and executed.”
In other words, crazy conspiracy theorists.
January 6 2021
From my point of view, these are the events that unfolded on Jan 6:
- A bunch of right-wing MAGA nut jobs, proud boys and Qanon followers planned to march at the Capital in Washington D.C.
- Trump and many other government folks publicly encouraged them to fight and take back their country
- They pushed forward, past security, breaking windows and invading offices
- I saw clips of people destroying property, officials running, and people getting hurt
- Trump did nothing for hours and when he finally released a video telling people to stop, he went off script and reinforced the message that the election was stolen
- Because of the video evidence, many insurrectionists have been charged, convicted and sent to prison. Here is a list. There are 46 pages.
- Trump constantly claimed the election was a fraud, a sham, and it was rigged way before the election even happened. It was preemptive plan to stay in power unlawfully.
For a more accurate account, check this out.
The point is, the events that took place that day were wrong. They were harmful. They were illegal.
If those people wanted change, they should have gone about it in a way that coincides with the laws they are so adamant about uplifting and protecting.
Those people were emotionally charged and fired up by their leaders, namely Donald Fucking Trump. He incited the whole thing and not only did he not do anything about it, he wanted to go there with them, but was advised not to. Cassidy Hutchinson provided testimony that confirmed it.
Also, if there are Repulican/Conservative/MAGA/Proud/QAnon/Tea party members or FOX news idiots that claim these people were peaceful and wrongfully imprisoned, there is a mountain of evidence that proves they’re wrong, including many right-wing officials who agree that Jan 6 was a terrible day in this nation’s history.
...And then, there's Matt Gaetz
This pompous nincompoop actually said, “We’re proud of the work we did” on Jan 6.
He doubles down, just like Trump. He’s a parrot. A slimy, sneaky, confused, brainwashed parrot.
This video of a large group of House Republicans unfairly claimed the events of Jan 6 were not an insurrection and defended Trump to the end. It was repulsive and disgusting.
What does ChatGPT have to say about him?
Rep. Matt Gaetz, a Republican congressman from Florida, has been involved in numerous controversies throughout his political career. Here’s a list of some of the most notable and factually documented actions and statements that have been widely criticized:
Actions
Investigation for Sex Trafficking: Gaetz has been under federal investigation for alleged sex trafficking of a minor. Reports surfaced that he allegedly paid for travel and expenses for a 17-year-old girl in exchange for sex.
Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Arrest: In 2008, Gaetz was arrested on suspicion of DUI after being pulled over for speeding. He refused a breathalyzer test and field sobriety tests but was not convicted.
Disrupting Congressional Hearings: Gaetz has been known for his disruptive behavior during congressional hearings, notably leading a group of House Republicans in a 2019 protest that delayed a closed-door deposition during the Trump impeachment inquiry.
Using Campaign Funds for Personal Expenses: There have been allegations and scrutiny over Gaetz’s use of campaign funds for personal expenses, including high-end travel and accommodations.
Statements
“The Second Amendment is about maintaining within the citizenry the ability to maintain an armed rebellion against the government if that becomes necessary.” – Gaetz made this statement on the House floor, which was seen as controversial given its implications of promoting armed rebellion.
COVID-19 Comments: Gaetz wore a gas mask on the House floor in what was seen as an attempt to mock concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic. This was widely criticized as being insensitive given the severity of the virus.
Defense of Trump’s “Send Her Back” Chant: Gaetz defended President Trump’s rally where attendees chanted “Send her back” in reference to Rep. Ilhan Omar, which many viewed as racist and xenophobic.
“People who are violating the law in the name of illegal migration are doing so at the expense of our American citizens.” – Gaetz made this statement to criticize illegal immigration, which has been seen as inflammatory and racially charged.
Accusations of Corruption Against Political Opponents: Gaetz has made numerous unsubstantiated accusations of corruption against his political opponents, which many see as a tactic to discredit and distract rather than engage in substantive debate.
Summary
Matt Gaetz’s career has been marked by numerous controversial actions and statements, from legal troubles and ethical questions to inflammatory rhetoric. His actions and words have often sparked outrage and condemnation from both political opponents and members of his own party.
Want proof and references? Here they are:
Sources:
- New York Times: Matt Gaetz Is Said to Face Justice Dept. Inquiry Over Sex With an Underage Girl
- Politico: Gaetz investigation includes scrutiny of potential public corruption tied to marijuana industry
- HuffPost: Rep. Matt Gaetz Arrested For DUI In 2008, Refused Breath Test
- CNN: GOP lawmakers storm closed-door impeachment inquiry deposition
- Daily Beast: Matt Gaetz Spent Thousands in Taxpayer Money on a Slew of Luxury Hotel Stays
- The Hill: Gaetz: Second Amendment about ‘armed rebellion against the government’
- NBC News: Rep. Matt Gaetz mocked fears of coronavirus by wearing gas mask on House floor
- The Guardian: Republican congressman Matt Gaetz defends Trump’s ‘send her back’ rally
- CNN: GOP rep.: Immigration laws are a threat to American citizens
- Axios: Rep. Matt Gaetz’s accusations of corruption hit a wall
Marjorie Taylor Greene. Ugh.
GOP Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene is the most disgusting human ever, in my opinion.
ChatGPT says:
Marjorie Taylor Greene, a Republican congresswoman from Georgia, has made numerous controversial statements and engaged in actions that have drawn significant criticism. Here’s a list of some of the most notable and factually documented actions and statements that have been widely condemned:
Actions
Support for QAnon: Greene has expressed support for the QAnon conspiracy theory, which is baseless and has been linked to violent incidents. She has described QAnon as “a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to take this global cabal of Satan-worshiping pedophiles out” .
Endorsing Violence Against Democrats: Prior to her election, Greene endorsed social media posts that advocated violence against prominent Democrats, including Nancy Pelosi. In one instance, she liked a comment that said “a bullet to the head would be quicker” in reference to removing Pelosi .
Harassment of Parkland Shooting Survivor: In 2019, Greene was filmed harassing David Hogg, a survivor of the Parkland school shooting, calling him a “coward” and accusing him of “using kids” to advance a political agenda .
Statements Against Muslims in Congress: Greene has made Islamophobic statements, including claiming that Muslims should not be allowed to serve in government. She specifically targeted Rep. Ilhan Omar and Rep. Rashida Tlaib, calling their elections part of an “Islamic invasion” of the government .
Spreading False Information About 9/11 and School Shootings: Greene has promoted conspiracy theories that question the official accounts of 9/11 and various school shootings, suggesting these events might have been staged or orchestrated as part of a gun control agenda .
Statements
“The so-called plane that crashed into the Pentagon. It’s odd there’s never any evidence shown for a plane in the Pentagon.” – Greene made this statement, promoting a conspiracy theory about the 9/11 attacks .
“The most mistreated group of people in the United States today are white males.” – Greene has repeatedly made statements downplaying the impact of racism and promoting the idea that white men are the true victims of discrimination .
“The California wildfires were caused by Jewish space lasers.” – Greene suggested that the devastating wildfires in California might have been caused by lasers owned by a Jewish banking family, promoting an anti-Semitic conspiracy theory .
“Vaccines are causing autism.” – Greene has promoted the debunked theory that vaccines cause autism, a claim that has been repeatedly disproven by scientific research .
COVID-19 Misinformation: Greene has spread various forms of misinformation about COVID-19, including questioning the efficacy of masks and vaccines, and downplaying the severity of the virus, contributing to public health misinformation .
Summary
Marjorie Taylor Greene’s actions and statements have sparked outrage and condemnation from across the political spectrum. Her promotion of conspiracy theories, endorsement of violence, and spreading of false information have made her a highly controversial figure in American politics.
Sources:
- NBC News: Marjorie Taylor Greene indicates support for executing prominent Democrats in 2018 and 2019 before running for Congress
- CNN: Marjorie Taylor Greene under fire for past remarks she made about Parkland shooting, Nancy Pelosi
- The Washington Post: Marjorie Taylor Greene and the long, strange history of QAnon in politics
- The Guardian: Marjorie Taylor Greene apologizes for ‘Jewish space lasers’ comment after Holocaust museum visit
- Politico: Marjorie Taylor Greene, the GOP and the QAnon problem
- NBC News: Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene harasses Parkland shooting survivor
- USA Today: Marjorie Taylor Greene said Muslims shouldn’t be in government
- Snopes: Did Marjorie Taylor Greene say 9/11 was a hoax?
- CBS News: Marjorie Taylor Greene falsely claims vaccines cause autism
- Rolling Stone: Marjorie Taylor Greene’s COVID-19 misinformation
MTG is rude, she has a big mouth and is disrespectful to anyone she disagrees with, including the President. She's an embarrassment.
FOX News
$787.5 Million. That’s how much FOX paid Dominion to shut them up. By doing this, they admit they were at fault.
What did they do?
They repeatedly claimed that Dominion Voting Systems were faulty, untrustworthy and rigged against Trump in the 2020 election. They were wrong. Trump himself told the same lie. He was wrong as well.
It’s funny… I don’t hear about the “Liberal Media” shelling out for reporting lies.
Vengeance is mine!
Republicans love to talk about retribution and revenge. Multiple talking heads have said multiple times that if DT gets back in office, he’s gonna drag Democrats to prison.
When asked about what would happen if he had to do prison time, Trump said, “I don’t know that the public would stand it.” He anticipates violence and wants his MAGA followers to march and fight for him.
This kind of retribution is childish and immature. I don’t see the blue side of the fence talking shit like this.
The aggression and malevolence is completely out of hand. They’re not the underdogs.
They’re the instigators.
"These Democrats will rue the day..." - Megyn Kelly
The United States Flag
From 1980-2016, it seemed like the flag was presented a normal amount. I’d see in all the regular places. In front of schools and government buildings, a few in front of citizens’ houses.
From 2016 on, the flag seems like it’s been everywhere. In front of tons of houses, on people’s cars, hats, and shirts. Trump put the flag on his face for this Truth Social profile image. There are variations, like the blue lives matter flag. I see them behind Republican government officials, but there are way too many. An overwhelming number of flags are surrounding these folks and I can’t help but wonder why.
Smart marketers know that the symbol of the American Flag brings back memories in people; Memories of days long since passed, nostalgic memories of the good old days, memories of when their lives were great. Well, here’s one man that not only shows the public this symbol repeatedly and associates himself with it, but promises that he’s the only one that can make you feel what you once felt. He will bring back what you once loved.
He promised to Make America Great Again.
I believe that Republicans are attempting to associate the flag of the United States of America with their agenda. What’s their agenda?
- Lower Taxes: Advocacy for reducing taxes to stimulate economic growth and increase individual and business investment.
- Limited Government Spending: Emphasis on reducing government spending and balancing the federal budget.
- Free Market Principles: Support for deregulation and policies that promote competition and entrepreneurship.
- Repeal and Replace Obamacare: Efforts to repeal the Affordable Care Act and replace it with market-based solutions.
- Lower Health Care Costs: Promote policies that aim to reduce healthcare costs and increase competition among providers.
- Pro-Life Stance: Advocacy against abortion and support for policies that restrict access to abortion services.
- Second Amendment Rights: Strong support for gun rights and opposition to gun control measures.
- Religious Freedom: Support for policies that protect religious liberties.
- Border Security: Emphasis on securing the U.S. borders and reducing illegal immigration.
- Legal Immigration Reform: Advocacy for reforming the legal immigration system to prioritize skilled immigrants and reduce family-based immigration.
- Strong Military: Support for a strong national defense and increased military spending.
- Veterans’ Support: Policies aimed at improving services and support for veterans.
- School Choice: Support for school choice initiatives, including charter schools and vouchers.
- Local Control: Advocacy for reducing federal involvement in education and increasing local control over schools
- Energy Independence: Support for policies that promote domestic energy production, including oil, natural gas, and coal.
- Opposition to Climate Regulations: Skepticism towards climate change regulations and opposition to policies perceived as harmful to economic growth.
- Support for Law Enforcement: Advocacy for policies that support law enforcement agencies and officers.
- Criminal Justice Reform: Some members support criminal justice reform initiatives, but there is a strong emphasis on law and order and public safety.
- States’ Rights: Emphasis on the importance of states’ rights and limiting the power of the federal government.
- Election Integrity: Focus on ensuring the integrity of elections, with some members supporting stricter voting laws.
- Cultural Issues: Engagement in cultural and social issues, including debates over critical race theory, LGBTQ+ rights, and other cultural matters.
Bro, that's a little over the top. Come on.
I can’t look at the United States flag the same way anymore. Every time I see it, I think of what the Right-wing party has turned it into. They’re trying to inject an idea into the minds of the American people: The flag stands for freedom, pro-life, limited government, law and order, strong military, states’ rights and denial of LGBTQ+ rights.
To me, they’ve made the flag to represent lies, violence, retribution, corruption, control, illegitimacy, brainwashing, coercion and dread.
Too Long; Didn't Read
Let’s wrap this up so it’s easy for most people to mentally digest. My view on all this political stuff is as follows:
I cannot side with Republicans, Conservatives, MAGA folks – – the whole lot of them.
Some items on their agenda make sense. The limited gov’t spending, lowering health care, veteran support, energy independence and election integrity are all good things.
I’ve sought first to understand their party by listing the positive and beneficial things they’ve done. I tried to fully comprehend the reasoning behind what they say and do.
I cannot support Trump and all the cronies in his camp; MAGA, Proud Boys, QAnon, Gaetz, MTG, FOX, and all the others.
You wanna know why?
I do not agree with what they think, how they feel, their perceptions or beliefs. I don’t like what they do and I especially don’t like HOW they do it.
The right uses all forms of extreme intimidation to force their policies and way of life on the American people at all costs.
They do not believe in bipartisanship. They do not have the ability to find common ground through compromise. They think they’re in a war.
Republicans are perpetually teaching United States citizens how to segregate, dominate and terminate each other.
80% of Republicans claim to be Christian. Where is that? I haven’t seen any of that.
He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit;
– John 15:5
The only fruit I’ve seen from the right is rotten.
