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2020 Presidential Election

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout: Debate & Discussion' started by Sweet Lou 4 2, Mar 26, 2020.

  1. Dubious

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    Oh Sh*t!

     
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  2. Dubious

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    FAUX decided to bail on Trump

    I saw 'Swiftboating' close up, it was very effective, this could be yuuuge.
     
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  4. Dubious

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    Too late, we're on Veteran disrespect now, the video propaganda machine needs to catch up, they may need to outsource their Russian work to Best Korea
     
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    trump sends up the white flag in AZ...

     
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    LOL...

     
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    20 Ways Trump Is Copying Hitler’s Early Rhetoric and Policies
    “Watching Trump work his crowds, though, I see a dangerously manipulative narcissist unleashing the demagogic spells that he learned from studying Hitler’s speeches—spells that he cannot control and that are capable of eroding the fabric of American democracy,” Neuborne says. “You see, we’ve seen what these rhetorical techniques can do. Much of Trump’s rhetoric—as a candidate and in office—mirrors the strategies, even the language, used by Adolf Hitler in the early 1930s to erode German democracy.”

    1. Neither was elected by a majority.
    2. Both found direct communication channels to their base.
    3. Both blame others and divide on racial lines.
    4. Both relentlessly demonize opponents.
    5. They unceasingly attack objective truth.
    6. They relentlessly attack mainstream media.
    7. Their attacks on truth include science.
    8. Their lies blur reality—and supporters spread them.
    9. Both orchestrated mass rallies to show status.
    10. They embrace extreme nationalism.
    11. Both made closing borders a centerpiece.
    12. They embraced mass detention and deportations.
    13. Both used borders to protect selected industries.
    14. They cemented their rule by enriching elites.
    15. Both rejected international norms.
    16. They attack domestic democratic processes.
    17. Both attack the judiciary and rule of law.
    18. Both glorify the military and demand loyalty oaths.
    19. They proclaim unchecked power.
    20. Both relegate women to subordinate roles.

    Detailed descriptions comparing each bullet above are in the article.
    https://www.commondreams.org/views/...ly-rhetoric-and?amp&__twitter_impression=true


    Can It Happen Here? Donald Trump And The Fracturing Of America's Constitutional Order
    by Eric Chenoweth -- June 29, 2020

    The Lie as the Basis for Politics
    One of the more salient comparisons of Trump’s rise with that of Hitler is the use of the lie for political purposes. It defines more fully the extremist nature and appeal of Trump’s politics.
    https://www.shankerinstitute.org/bl...nd-fracturing-americas-constitutional-order-0

    How Hitler Transformed a Democracy Into a Tyranny

    Nazi mass meetings were held. And this is where populist antipolitics are evoked. To their chorus-leader’s questions, “Who betrayed and spat?” or “Who has dirtied up the nest?,” the crowds shouted back in unison, “The Social Democrat” and “The Communist.” “Who will make us free and hearty?” brings another full-throated roar: “The Hitler Party!”

    That reminds me of Trump and his rally chants and tweets.

    https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/20/books/review/hitlers-first-hundred-days-peter-fritzsche.html

     
  8. NewRoxFan

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    It really can be that an easy of a decision...

     
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    And I discussed this multiple times and I don't even need to watch the video to know exactly what shitty half assed points they tout.

    First, protesting to keep a statue of a confederate war general is not something to be proud of. The right wing has a very brainwashed view of Robert E Lee as some sort of reluctant slave owner which is far from reality.

    Second, which is the more prevalent point, Charlottesville requires a permit for protests at the town square. The group that filed for the permit and are the main organizers of the entire protest are SELF-LABELED white nationalists. They were the group chanting "Jews will not replace us". They are literally the organizers of the entire protest. So now let's imagine a group that supports ISIS organized a protest at a town square. They were the ones who filed the permit. They were the organizing leaders. Let's say the protest was over the mistreatment of a Muslim prisoner of war at Gitmo. So the actual intent of the protest isn't evil at face value but the organizers again are self-labeled ISIS supporters.

    Now honestly ask yourself this question. Would you call anyone who protests along with self-labeled ISIS supporters ISIS sympathizers? Would you call anyone on that side of the protest "good people"?

    If you find yourself marching along with neo-nazis maybe some self reflection would do wonders to why you find yourself marching along with self-labeled white nationalists especially when your "protest" is over being butthurt that a statue of a confederate war general might be removed which puts into question by itself why the **** does someone need to worship Robert ****ing E Lee?
     
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    Trump would claim he hurt his wrist holding up America so he has to decline, but would really like to arm wrestle if he were healthy because he is the strongest man in the world when healthy.
     
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    BWHAHA Biden is like my grandfather calling out people for being dumbasses.

    On a side note, I know that someone in the campaign suggested Biden get an eye lift but it is too much. Should have just gone natural.
     
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    LOL At Trump getting the support of Police Unions.... about as useful as useful as a condom with the tip cut off.
     
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    Cops, racists and Jerry Falwell
     
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