Bernie Sanders: ‘Trumpism does not believe in democracy’
Bernie Sanders: ‘Trumpism does not believe in democracy’
Summary
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) is organizing grassroots events to oppose Trump’s policies, arguing that “Trumpism does not believe in democracy.”
In an op-ed, Sanders criticized Trump’s ties to Elon Musk, federal budget cuts, and media influence, warning of authoritarianism.
He cited Trump’s recent post likening himself to Napoleon and accused him of disregarding the rule of law.
The White House dismissed Sanders’ concerns, accusing Democrats of authoritarian tactics.
"The White House dismissed Sanders’ concerns, accusing Democrats of authoritarian tactics."
They never fail to put the P in GOP, good ol' fucking Projection.
As long as those that voted for Trump continue to lap up whatever he says it doesn't matter what's true. We're now just in 1984 doublespeak, where for the media, profit is more important than the truth, because really capitalism has driven us off the cliff straight into fascism
We have the doublespeak and the two minutes hate: Fox news and right wing social media.
No shit. The talking Cheeto is quoting napoleon and calling himself king
came to say this.
If conservatives become convinced that they can not win democratically, they will not abandon conservatism. They will reject democracy.
This is known.
Authoritarian tactics is extremely vague. I wonder if they could name one of those tactics? Could they point out one dictator in history and criticise them? Explain why they're different? Doubtful.
Wasn't that obvious at very latest 4 years ago?
It must be repeated and repeated and repeated and repeated and repeated until the message gets through their thick stubborn skulls. It's how MAGA indoctrinated them in the first place and the only way to deprogram them.
Sadly they are as likely to believe the dems as much as the dems will believe the reps. The only way the magats will come to believe is when each and every single one of them start to suffer, until then it is "someone else that is being hurt, not me!" Once it finally comes home they will see, but by then it may be too late.
How is this helping? Sanders is doing something. What is your snark achieving?
I simply wonder what's happening and expressing my frustration.
No question - it's good he is mobilizing people. Organization is key, and to me it looks like it's currently lacking. I really hope Sanders can change this.
It has been damn obvious and yet way too many people voted Trump. And, come on, it was clear Elon would be there as well. From outside the US it's hard to understand why. It leaves me with two explanations, both of which I don't like: either people were misinformed and/or did not understand what is going on, or they did really want it.
Maybe you can help me understand.
Not to the MAGA-nation. Or maybe they are aware and just flat out supporting it. Not sure which is worst. Hm.
I bet that what we see here is partly the work of the worlds largest propaganda machine. I'd like to believe that misinformation was the reason for them supporting Trump. So yes, properly informing people could help. But I'm worried that the Trumpian shit-show clogged some brains. What to believe in a world made of "fake news"?