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Jit423

(707 posts)
Tue Jan 28, 2025, 07:56 PM Tuesday

The GOP and Trump have everyone focused on the deportation issue while they shred the US Constitution in all other areas

The media is falling for it hook line and sinker. While most of look away, the financial underpinnings of the US economy, equality under the law, the Federal government's ability to raise revenue to run this country at the standard of living of pre-COVID levels is signed away with the stroke of Trump's pen, and our health and food safety regulations are wiped away, and our environmental protection efforts are being trashed.

The MAGAs are enjoying seeing their on country and their sacred "privileged status" eroded as well.
Unless the dear leader strokes out on a golf course, misery is our name for the next 12 year because it will take at least that long for the Democrats to put things in order again.

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The GOP and Trump have everyone focused on the deportation issue while they shred the US Constitution in all other areas (Original Post) Jit423 Tuesday OP
Yep... Lovie777 Tuesday #1
Agree... Wuddles440 Tuesday #2
Got 20 minutes to check to see how to recognize and resist manipulation? Nictuku Tuesday #3

Wuddles440

(1,532 posts)
2. Agree...
Tue Jan 28, 2025, 08:21 PM
Tuesday

but with the damage that was done during his last reign of terror and what's being planned during this sequel, your 12 year projection to somehow resurrect our republic seems extremely optimistic. It'll take generations to recover from this nightmare, if they ever do. I'm seriously afraid the damage will be permanent.

Nictuku

(3,992 posts)
3. Got 20 minutes to check to see how to recognize and resist manipulation?
Tue Jan 28, 2025, 10:07 PM
Tuesday

I just watched this and found it relevant. The deck is stacked against us. Critical Thinking will be our Savior.

From Youtube Description: In this video, .. a detailed guide to recognizing the 20 indicators of reality control used by media, corporations, and even governments to shape what you think, feel, and do.

From fear tactics and emotional scripts to the overuse of authority and timing tricks, we break down how these strategies work and how you can spot them in real-time. Using the F.A.T.E. Model, we’ll show you actionable steps to resist manipulation, think critically, and stay in control of your perspective.

This isn’t just about uncovering the lies—it’s about empowering yourself with tools to stay grounded in a world full of noise and hidden agendas.


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