Who is responsible for America's decline and loss of pride? Why haven't we done much since the iPhone? Why did over a million Americans die from Covid-19 after Trump claimed it would fade away? He was aware of the severity of the situation, yet he chose to disregard it. Who said he could shoot a toddler in the street and get away with it? Who loves porn stars and feels he must brag about his penis size while women say it's tiny? Who enjoys watching his public assault the US Capitol, lie about his taxes, and push other country leaders aside so he can get to the camera first, like a child who never grew up? And who gropes women between the legs, believing he is desirable and can get away with such sexual abuse?
Who the hell would support such a childish, narcissistic beast?
* Those hillbillies must have a close bond with their farm hogs.
* The uninformed.
* The crass, insensitive, unsympathetic, mean-spirited folks who only want to quarrel.
* Those who adore huge masculine actors and fantasize of falatio with them. Hey, they're only actors. Wake up.
* Republican politicians too reluctant to exit the closet to finally declare what they truly believe, for fear of discouraging pig farmers from voting against them then purchasing a secondhand AK-47 for their son.
Okay, I acknowledge there are lovely families in the Appalachian Mountains or in Oregon, where I was born, raised, and educated with American Indians on an Indian Reservation. I adore it and the people. And my father adored pigs. So there. I grew out of it.
So, if Trump loses this election, MAGA will evaporate like a fart on a windy summer afternoon. Trump is the key to MAGA's success - until another Trump or Hitler steps into their shoes.
Yes, Trump was convicted of 34 criminal counts earlier this year and has made retribution a central subject of his 2024 presidential campaign. He has threatened to exact revenge on his political and personal opponents, and he has previously advocated for the abolition of the United States Constitution in response to the 2020 election results. However, pig farms and far-right lawmakers are unconcerned as long as they can maintain their high-ranking positions in Congress.
Can we send all 70 million to the moon? Too far and too expensive for helmets; no oxygen. Send them to an island. Too tiny. Educate them? Sterilization. No, I think that isn't democratic.
Trump's policies have murdered numerous people in the United States and around the world. Hush money is the least of his misdeeds. However, an open discussion of his most serious acts complicates matters for a political class that frequently commits felonies.
As Donald Trump pursues the president again, he is being fiercely challenged by a strong group of former officials who are warning against his return to power and forecasting grave consequences for the country and the rule of law if his campaign succeeds.
It's a startling chorus of critics, unprecedented in the modern age, coming from people who experienced his actions in power and the chaos that ensued.
Sarah Matthews, a former Trump assistant who testified before a House committee on January 6 and is among those warning about the harm he poses, said it's "mind-boggling" how many members of his senior staff have spoken out against him.
"These are folks who saw him up close and personal and saw his leadership style," according to Matthews.
Trump, the 45th president of the United States, was found guilty by a jury of his peers on 34 felony counts, making him the first president to be convicted of a crime. Trump was discovered to have manipulated several company papers, including invoices, ledgers, and cheques, in order to conceal a payment made to a porn star and prevent a sex scandal during the 2016 election.
Trump's criminal activity in this case was, in many ways, the least serious of all the crimes charged against him in his numerous current legal proceedings. Other charges include seeking to reverse the 2020 election results and continue in power illegally, forcing election officials to falsify the results, and concealing confidential papers and then lying about it. Interference with the electoral process is the most serious of his accused offenses, as Trump willfully sought to destroy American democracy.
He is accused of attempting to cover up an affair with a pornographic actress, which denies voters the ability to express moral judgment on consensual private sex activities. (On the other hand, Trump's history of rape and sexual assault charges should elicit far stronger criticism.) Nonetheless, it appears that Trump did exactly what he was accused of in this case, and a jury was not persuaded by his defense. According to Jonathan Chait of New York magazine, this largely victimless crime was "the kind of charge you would never bring against a regular first-time offender" but rather "the sort of charge you'd concoct if the target is a bad guy and you want to nail him for something." But Trump had the world's most expensive counsel and every opportunity to convince the jurors that he had not committed the claimed offenses. They did not buy it.
The crimes Trump has not been charged with are just as crucial as those he has. The fabrication of hush money documents is one of the least heinous crimes Trump has perpetrated in his long public career, and I believe we should always focus on the behaviors that cause the most harm to individuals (and the rest of the natural world). In Trump: Anatomy of a Monstrosity, a book published on the day of Trump's inauguration in 2017 (and republished in 2020, with an epilogue evaluating his term in office), I argued that it was far more important to focus on instances where Trump had caused real people tangible harm than on the "Trump Show"—his captivatingly bizarre, never-ending string of invective about politicians, celebrities, and the media. Trump's public statements are frequently so bizarre ("they're going to change the name of Pennsylvania," "the late, great Hannibal Lecter") that it's easy to lose sight of what matters: the real-world damage he causes.
People will die as a result of Roe's overturning, which is only possible because of judges nominated by Trump. Trump boasted about killing an Antifa demonstrator without due process. He supported police brutality, opposed attempts to reform police and prevent abuse, and reversed an Obama-era proposal to phase out private prisons. He even pardoned Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio, who was known for his abuse and authoritarian behavior.
In many ways, the rift among former Trump staffers is a continuation of his tenure in the White House. Some officials and advisers opposed Trump's requests, which they saw as stupid, impossible, and, at times, outright illegal. Firings occurred often. Many people quit.
Staff instability was especially dramatic in the turbulent weeks following the 2020 election, as Trump attempted to reverse his election loss to Biden. Trump urged followers to Washington on January 6, 2021, as his lies about a stolen election became the rallying cry for those who brutally stormed the United States Capitol. Many officials in the administration resigned in protest, including Matthews.
It's astonishing that the country is devoting so much effort to the issue of Biden's verbal acuity when the most pressing concern should be that his opponent is a self-aggrandizing felon and twice-impeached election denier. Trump incited the January 6 uprising, shows disrespect for the rule of law, and blatantly lies allegedly search of more power. He's an authoritarian who admires bloodthirsty despots, wants to imprison his political opponents, and has openly flirted with declaring himself dictator on his first day back in office.
Trump is the only candidate in the presidential election who is completely unqualified for a position of authority and has no business returning to the White House. If the GOP had any decency left, its members would be debating whether to replace Trump with a candidate who isn't aiming to destroy democratic institutions in favor of dictatorship.
Voters should avoid viewing this race through the politics-as-usual lens of previous elections. This November is not about competing personalities, middle-of-the-road policy differences, or, as some may argue, an 81-year-old guy being the lesser of two evils when contrasted to a 78-year-old man. It's essentially a vote on our 248-year democracy, with a choice between a trustworthy public servant who defends American principles and a chronic liar who wants to push the country toward tyranny.
Shortly after Mr. Trump's divorce from his first wife Ivana made headlines, they both attended a charity event for a well-known designer fashion business. His appearance created a commotion, and based on my personal experience, his actions in this social context were suggestive of someone who considered himself superior to others. I was volunteering that evening and approached him to introduce myself. He asked, "Why would I want to talk to you? I wouldn't even allow you to suck my d*ck. Look at all of the stunning women here. "Do not waste my time."
President Trump's ability to maintain self-control is frequently tested when he is challenged, particularly by the press. In these cases, he frequently asserts that all news outlets, with the exception of those who support him, are not only biased, but also the enemies of the people. "As you are aware, I have an ongoing conflict with the media. On his second day in office, Trump declared at the CIA headquarters, "They are among the most dishonest human beings on Earth." His baseless allegations are directed not only at the press, but also at other Americans, such as his unproven claims that former President Obama wiretapped Trump Tower.
He regularly appears unconcerned with the consequences of his actions and speech, as demonstrated in a 60 Minutes interview when Trump declared, "When I think I'm right, nothing bothers me." He also has a tendency to exaggerate; when asked about his awareness of Russian hacking, Trump said, "I don't need to be told, you know, I'm, like, a smart person." "I don't have to be told the same thing and the same words every single day for the next eight years," he said, adding that he knew "things that other people don't."
He makes things like, "I understand very well, okay?" Better than, I believe, virtually anyone," he frequently declares, claiming to be singularly capable of solving the world's issues. During an interview with Bill O'Reilly in June 2015, he said, "There's nobody bigger or better at the military than I am." Later in the conversation, he added, "I have a very effective way to deal with ISIS." He frequently makes similar remarks, claiming to be the best, sharpest, and most insightful leader in all presidential scenarios. Donald Trump was described as 'a demagogue, a xenophobe, a sexist, a know-nothing, and a liar' in an editorial published in October 2016 by The Atlantic. We contended that Trump 'shows authoritarian inclinations himself and expresses respect for authoritarian rulers.” Additionally, we pointed out that Trump 'is easily goaded,' which is not a good trait in a candidate vying to lead the United States nuclear security establishment. He seems to not read, is clueless about and hostile to the Constitution, and opposes fact-based conversation.
Perhaps we should have been more forthright in our statements.
There was a glimmer of optimism in the confusing days after Trump's 2016 election that he would change—that the office would moderate him.
