Censorship is not the way to go. Will there be a committee, to decide truth from lies? An elected, or appointed committee? Are “little mistruths” acceptable? A whole new can of worms.
“Lies, lies, everywhere a lie / Blockin’ out reality, breakin’ my mind / Do this, don’t do that, can’t you read my lie?” With apologies to Les Emmerson and the Five Man Electrical Band. (And further apologies to all who get an earworm from this post.)
Years ago when a new comics like George Carlin or Robin Williams first appeared we’d say, “That guy’s a riot!” and laughed. Now we look at what Trump has done and say the same thing.
The situation in rural America has been deliberately designed by 1%ers to produce MAGAts. They own the news outlets that broadcast the conservative propaganda, and use them specifically for that purpose. Watch a few minutes of Faux news. It’s a real eye opener. In some states, you can’t get much else, and the talk radio is even more insane. A lot of the people who are in the Faux bubble would really have to put out some serious effort to get some contact with reality, while they are constantly bombarded with conservative propaganda. And, the people they have coffee with, go to church (or the bar) with etc are dealing with the same situation. That means that real people that you know and trust are backing up what you are getting from the propaganda machine. Unless you are a really intelligent, involved person, you are going to accept the world you see, unaware that it has been paid for and organized by people who are working against your best interests.
Now Trump is posting about “looting and shooting” and inviting his “base” to counter-demonstrate the death. Since it is fashionable for white mobs to be armed, this could get very messy.
Who will Trump blame when blood is running in the streets? If it is one of “HIS” people will the “victim” become the new Horst Wessel?
For those who do not get the reference: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Horst_Wessel.
Daeder almost 4 years ago
He needs to have a time out in a cage at the Southern border.
Dtroutma almost 4 years ago
Shove it where the sun don’t shine, Uncle.
superposition almost 4 years ago
That the party that endorsed his candidacy does nothing speaks volumes about their lack of respect for American values.
Walrus Gumbo Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Give me the phone! And stop sending dick pics and calling them selfies!
sandpiper almost 4 years ago
Way too late for that, Uncle. The damage is ongoing. Buttercup is a failed president whose only contribution to American politics is chaos.
FrankErnesto almost 4 years ago
Censorship is not the way to go. Will there be a committee, to decide truth from lies? An elected, or appointed committee? Are “little mistruths” acceptable? A whole new can of worms.
The Love of Money is . . . almost 4 years ago
Just pull his Twitter account and he can take all his free speech to FOX NEWS or anyone else that wants it.
Bookworm almost 4 years ago
“Lies, lies, everywhere a lie / Blockin’ out reality, breakin’ my mind / Do this, don’t do that, can’t you read my lie?” With apologies to Les Emmerson and the Five Man Electrical Band. (And further apologies to all who get an earworm from this post.)
dflak almost 4 years ago
Doesn’t Twitter have a policy to remove accounts for people who repeatedly make tweets that violate their policies?
Flatlander, purveyor of fine covfefe almost 4 years ago
Oh how the world wishes Uncle Sam would do that.
Alberta Oil Premium Member almost 4 years ago
If only. Sadly, uncle Sam has been beaten into submission by the lawyers and their sponsors.
Norton99 almost 4 years ago
The secret service tried to do this nearly 3 1/2 years ago. They failed.
Radish the wordsmith almost 4 years ago
Jim Crow Trump should be put in one one his concentration camp cages for brown skinned children.
Michael G. almost 4 years ago
Careful, Unk. The little bastid bites and only the gods know where that mouth of his has been.
Masterskrain Premium Member almost 4 years ago
“The great masses of the people will more easily fall victims to a big lie than to a small one.” — Adolf Hitler
tee929 almost 4 years ago
The “petulant toddler” is getting his just desserts (Thanks to Michigan AG Nessler for that fine comparison).
Monchoxyz almost 4 years ago
If only.
The Love of Money is . . . almost 4 years ago
Years ago when a new comics like George Carlin or Robin Williams first appeared we’d say, “That guy’s a riot!” and laughed. Now we look at what Trump has done and say the same thing.
MFRXIM Premium Member almost 4 years ago
TWIT; one who governs by tweets. Will there even be a presidential library for this one?
Diane Lee Premium Member almost 4 years ago
The situation in rural America has been deliberately designed by 1%ers to produce MAGAts. They own the news outlets that broadcast the conservative propaganda, and use them specifically for that purpose. Watch a few minutes of Faux news. It’s a real eye opener. In some states, you can’t get much else, and the talk radio is even more insane. A lot of the people who are in the Faux bubble would really have to put out some serious effort to get some contact with reality, while they are constantly bombarded with conservative propaganda. And, the people they have coffee with, go to church (or the bar) with etc are dealing with the same situation. That means that real people that you know and trust are backing up what you are getting from the propaganda machine. Unless you are a really intelligent, involved person, you are going to accept the world you see, unaware that it has been paid for and organized by people who are working against your best interests.
david_42 almost 4 years ago
It’s all about Power: How to get it, how to abuse it.
scote1379 Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Where is the Willow switch ? That spoiled punkie brat needs a good whipping !
tigerave Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Wouldn’t we all be better off if that really happened? One of your best Jeff!
dflak almost 4 years ago
Now Trump is posting about “looting and shooting” and inviting his “base” to counter-demonstrate the death. Since it is fashionable for white mobs to be armed, this could get very messy.
Who will Trump blame when blood is running in the streets? If it is one of “HIS” people will the “victim” become the new Horst Wessel?
For those who do not get the reference: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Horst_Wessel.
eekahler almost 4 years ago
OH, if this were only possible. How much better off we all would be.