US Politics

[johnzo]

This long twitter thread looks at "eliminationism" -- the portrayal of one's political enemies as subhumans. 

spolier: attacks on immigrants, black people, Jewish people, LGBTQ folks, ethnic minorities are intrinsic to American politics.

https://threadreaderapp.com/thread/1057678153252929536.html

Edited November 1, 2018 by johnzo

[Wanna-B-Fanboy]

Wow... so much fear mongering and racism. 

 

 

And of course, the natural evolution from MAGA is 'yes' MASA, ******* racists. 

 

[Wanna-B-Fanboy]

2 hours ago, johnzo said:

This long twitter thread looks at "eliminationism" -- the portrayal of one's political enemies as subhumans. 

spolier: attacks on immigrants, Jewish people, LGBTQ folks, ethnic minorities are intrinsic to American politics.

https://threadreaderapp.com/thread/1057678153252929536.html

Damn... quite a powerful read- thanks for that. 

[johnzo]

2 hours ago, wanna-b-fanboy said:

Wow... so much fear mongering and racism.

 

And this after a week featuring three terror attacks by white dudes.....but I guess those white dudes didn't target OUR PEOPLE.

[17to85]

6 hours ago, johnzo said:

And this after a week featuring three terror attacks by white dudes.....but I guess those white dudes didn't target OUR PEOPLE.

well they were targeting democrats and jews, those can hardly be called people. 

[do or die]

https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/414229-trump-when-i-can-i-try-to-tell-the-truth

.....good grief

 

[JCon]

You would think, based on the rhetoric, that the "caravan's" arrival was imminent. However, it's still over a 1000 miles away and it will be weeks before they arrive at the US border. 

Fear mongering. 

[The Unknown Poster]

6 minutes ago, JCon said:

You would think, based on the rhetoric, that the "caravan's" arrival was imminent. However, it's still over a 1000 miles away and it will be weeks before they arrive at the US border. 

Fear mongering. 

He's creating a narrative for the election that potential immigrants through the Mexican border are so violent and such a risk, it requires a armed response reserved for wars.  Its absolutely ridiculous.  But also very transparent.

It will make his racist, ignorant base stand up and cheer but Im not so sure it moves the fence sitters.  But I think the idea is not to gain votes, its to mobilize the base to actually vote.  The Dems have the same issue in convincing people to actually vote.  Whomever gets their supporters out the best will win.

[do or die]

Fox commentators also mention all the dreaded diseases the caravan is carrying.......

[JCon]

Just now, do or die said:

Fox commentators also mention all the dreaded diseases the caravan is carrying.......

Jews are funding it too. That's straight from Agent Orange. 

[The Unknown Poster]

22 minutes ago, do or die said:

Fox commentators also mention all the dreaded diseases the caravan is carrying.......

I like when they talk about diseases that have been eradicated.  Colbert did a hilarious bit about it.  Im surprised Trump hasnt accused them all of having AIDS yet.

[blue_gold_84]

On ‎2018‎-‎10‎-‎30 at 9:06 PM, FrostyWinnipeg said:

https://www.bellingcat.com/news/americas/2018/10/30/unintelligent-design-surefire-intelligence/

That is absolutely hilarious. How could anyone be ignorant enough to not notice a famous actor's photo?

11 hours ago, johnzo said:

This long twitter thread looks at "eliminationism" -- the portrayal of one's political enemies as subhumans. 

spolier: attacks on immigrants, black people, Jewish people, LGBTQ folks, ethnic minorities are intrinsic to American politics.

https://threadreaderapp.com/thread/1057678153252929536.html

And that is absolutely terrifying. Beyond sickening.

[The Unknown Poster]

Are you all ready for this incredible right wing scheme to discredit the Special Counsel?

I bet Robert Mueller is shaking in his boots.

[The Unknown Poster]

hahaha these poor bastards.  Apparently, their "accuser" chickened out at the last minute.  Also, they hosted the presser with their flies down the entire time.  hahaha

Oh and odd, FOX News didnt cover it.  

[do or die]

They are due for some unwanted attention from Mueller, and the FBI.   Following the money trail on this particular endeavor, could be quite interesting, as well

Edited November 1, 2018 by do or die

[The Unknown Poster]

The good news is the military commanders will just ignore this buffoon. Can you imagine if he ordered the military to shoot into a crowd of people throwing rocks?  He’s insane. 

 

 

[Mark F]

 

The more he talks, the more likely it is the Democrats will have success.

He actually seems to be unravelling some more. if there's anything left to unravel.

So far, there doesn't seem to be any legal problem for an American on the American side of the border, shooting and killing someone on the Mexican side of the border. 

Edited November 1, 2018 by Mark F

[bustamente]

If Americans are not embarrassed by this lying fool then I don't know what to tell you, at some point you have to say enough, I'm really surprised he can tie his own shoes with the way he acts, a child has more sensibility, they lie about the same though.

[Fatty Liver]

12 hours ago, JCon said:

You would think, based on the rhetoric, that the "caravan's" arrival was imminent. However, it's still over a 1000 miles away and it will be weeks before they arrive at the US border. 

Fear mongering. 

Don't look for logic, the caravan is currently the most convenient threat Trump can use to make a statement about immigration and his disdain for immigrants prior mid-term elections.  It's just a wink and a nod to "old stock Americans".

"These illegal caravans will not be allowed into the United States and they should turn back now," Trump said. "We are stopping people at the border. This is an invasion."

https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/trump-immigration-asylum-1.4888409

 

 

[johnzo]

Trump's people do fear, they don't do numbers.

3500 refugees 1000 miles away might as well be the entire host of Genghis Villa pressing up against the gates of Nogales, their catapults bombarding Phoenix with dynamite and the corpses of pestilent cattle.

Edited November 2, 2018 by johnzo

[Wideleft]

https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/state-lawmaker-matt-shea-defends-advocacy-for-holy-army-as-spokane-sheriff-refers-his-writings-to-fbi/

One guess as to which party this "lawmaker" comes from.

[The Unknown Poster]

Cuomo on CNN had a couple of Republicans on last night.  I only caught part of it.  One of them, representing "Women for Trump" argued that Trump was totally right to say he wants soldiers to shoot people throwing rocks because "David threw rocks at Goliath".  

[Mark F]

13 minutes ago, Wideleft said:

https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/state-lawmaker-matt-shea-defends-advocacy-for-holy-army-as-spokane-sheriff-refers-his-writings-to-fbi/

One guess as to which party this "lawmaker" comes from.

interesting. I agree with this comment at that article.

"why is (he) using the Old Testament, aka the Hebrew Bible, to try to justify its "holy war" against "Marxists and Islamists"?  Because there's no support for it based on the words of Christ alone, that's why. "

 

[JCon]

4 minutes ago, The Unknown Poster said:

Cuomo on CNN had a couple of Republicans on last night.  I only caught part of it.  One of them, representing "Women for Trump" argued that Trump was totally right to say he wants soldiers to shoot people throwing rocks because "David threw rocks at Goliath".  

Um, which is David and which is Goliath? Does the white majority that controls government and the economy actually see themselves as "David"? 

[The Unknown Poster]

Just now, JCon said:

Um, which is David and which is Goliath? Does the white majority that controls government and the economy actually see themselves as "David"? 

Its all a smokescreen for their inherent racism.  Watching the woman get so angry with Cuomo was both hilarious and chilling.  

Trump and his puppet masters are preparing the base for a domestic war.  Right now, the idea is of immigrant invaders.  But maybe in 2020 it will be "Dems who stole the White House".  People will die and the blood will be on the hands of Trump and his GOP supporters.