Below is the AI synopsis from a Google search “characteristics of authoritarian governments.” If you don’t think Trump and friends are playing most of these tunes or clearly trying to, well, let’s just agree to disagree and be thankful for what has been, IMO, a very civil, good-faith discussion...
I think this is a fair point. I thought it was appropriate to ring the authoritarian alarm bell in the run up to the election. Now that he’s in office, I think the protest to his actions needs a different tone and focus. We can disagree on whether it’s true or not, but I agree that it’s become...
I think a lot of MAGA voters like the idea of an authoritarian as long as it’s their guy. As for the independents and cross-over voters, the economy and inflation were the issues that motivated many of them and I imagine if you’re struggling to stay afloat, you might not give a shit as long as...
That was my take as well. On MTP, Welker asked him for a response to Trump’s comments about the shooting and he did everything he could to avoid a whiff of criticism. He further thanked Trump for reaching out to him and mentioned that it was the WH that asked him to make appearances on the...
They’ve been announcing it since before they even had a suspect. What’s missing is supporting evidence. A confession could provide that. I’d like to think Utah authorities wouldn’t be cool with offering a reduced sentence in exchange for a guilty plea that points the finger at “the left”, but...
I’m actually concerned about a plea deal in which the shooter explains how he was radicalized by “the left” in exchange for something like a 25 year sentence with a chance of parole.