Sure, hammering Hillbilly is sound strategy now that people can see that he is damaged goods and not quite the rising star that his MAGA peers evidently felt that he was. (MAGA using poor judgment? Say it ain't so. ) The trick is to make sure not to take the eyes off of the prize -- DJT's lawlessness, lunacy, and evident onset dementia. …
Sure, hammering Hillbilly is sound strategy now that people can see that he is damaged goods and not quite the rising star that his MAGA peers evidently felt that he was. (MAGA using poor judgment? Say it ain't so. ) The trick is to make sure not to take the eyes off of the prize -- DJT's lawlessness, lunacy, and evident onset dementia. And, rinse and repeat: he is old, looks it, acts like it, and maybe smells like it. Keep pecking away at him, forcing him into foolish responses, and reminding people about basic math, that DJT+ Project 2025 = Destructive. Tell them what they stand to lose if that comes to pass, starting with Social Security and maybe Medicare (since economic issues almost always get red-flagged at a higher rate), and work your way down the list from there. Go full-on hammer-and-nail for the next 99 days. And keep reminding people that Kamala is the young, shiny, energetic object on a mission in comparison to Stale Old Don and who wants to move us forward, not backward, to help ensure that she gives off the warm vibes of being a fifth Beatle. And since young and determined (Kamala) beats young and nonsensical (Hillbilly) with most objective observers, she is in a good place as long as she keeps hammering the nail.
Re the Middle East, I'm glad I'm not a politician so that I have the luxury of throwing up my hands and walking away from the whole thing under the premise that you can't help people who don't want the assistance. Those in power simply do not want peace, no matter what they say, unless it is on their terms, which ain't gonna happen in anyone's lifetime. Too many centuries of anger and hatred have become ingrained to the point that real compromise and lasting change appear impossible. If there were a way to bring all the interested and impacted groups together, you'd think they'd have found it by now. What I don't understand is why tens of thousands of Americans choose to stay in the region, knowing that it is a ticking time bomb. I'm no expert in this are, but my gut reaction is that there are certain areas of the world where it simply is too risky for long-term planning. For all of our political issues here, rural America (aka the oft-ignored Flyover Country) looks so much better and safer in comparison.* (* Pending the outcome of the November elections.)
And we can't let anyone forget that Trump sabotaged the bi-partisan border bill that Joe would have signed. The immigration turd is in Trump's pocket--let's keep it there.
Yes! Here's the bit: Democrats joined Republicans and voted for a secure border. President Biden was ready to sign it. Trump stopped that bill. Trump doesn't care about a secure border. I will sign that bill.
Yes, don't waist too much on Trumpmeister's chosen successor and future of MAGA. JD has already revealed what total door knob he is and making it look like Dan Quayle was a Rhodes scholar. Keep the focus on Tumpster.
A guy like Trump doesn't really give a rat's ass who succeeds him. He will do whatever the techbros want in order to stay in power now. Putin's the same way.
I really do think hammering Vance is a good strategy. The Cultists protect Trump, no matter what. Attacking him doesn't do much good. But Vance doesn't have a cult. He's just a weirdo who always says nice things about Trump. They might like him, but they don't love him. And if it looks like he's an obstacle to The Second Coming, they'll see Trump dumping him as a brilliant chess move. (He loves us so much he gave up his chosen successor!)
Now Harris, she needs to go after Trump every single day. He's the focus and he's the one she has to beat. But turn all the surrogates and the campaign on Vance. He's the weak link. Losing him from the ticket is going to start another chaotic cycle in the campaign and, with just 100 days to go, they can't really afford that.
You're right, of course. He was talking to reporters yesterday and one of them asked him about this. He said he talks to Trump all the time about this and Trump's all good with him now.
To quote the current President: "Malarkey."
Trump never forgives or forgets. Vance is smart enough to know that when he loses value to Trump, he's done. Vance better up his game fast or he's out and the degree of humiliation to which he will be subjected is directly related to the degree of debasement he's willing to do. Trump will toy with him before he destroys him.
Agree! Trump will have his good and bad days from the dementia standpoint and it's good to remind everyone that Vance is weird, inexperienced and principle-free: we don't really know which Vance would be ruling the country if Trump cannot govern.
Sure, hammering Hillbilly is sound strategy now that people can see that he is damaged goods and not quite the rising star that his MAGA peers evidently felt that he was. (MAGA using poor judgment? Say it ain't so. ) The trick is to make sure not to take the eyes off of the prize -- DJT's lawlessness, lunacy, and evident onset dementia. And, rinse and repeat: he is old, looks it, acts like it, and maybe smells like it. Keep pecking away at him, forcing him into foolish responses, and reminding people about basic math, that DJT+ Project 2025 = Destructive. Tell them what they stand to lose if that comes to pass, starting with Social Security and maybe Medicare (since economic issues almost always get red-flagged at a higher rate), and work your way down the list from there. Go full-on hammer-and-nail for the next 99 days. And keep reminding people that Kamala is the young, shiny, energetic object on a mission in comparison to Stale Old Don and who wants to move us forward, not backward, to help ensure that she gives off the warm vibes of being a fifth Beatle. And since young and determined (Kamala) beats young and nonsensical (Hillbilly) with most objective observers, she is in a good place as long as she keeps hammering the nail.
Re the Middle East, I'm glad I'm not a politician so that I have the luxury of throwing up my hands and walking away from the whole thing under the premise that you can't help people who don't want the assistance. Those in power simply do not want peace, no matter what they say, unless it is on their terms, which ain't gonna happen in anyone's lifetime. Too many centuries of anger and hatred have become ingrained to the point that real compromise and lasting change appear impossible. If there were a way to bring all the interested and impacted groups together, you'd think they'd have found it by now. What I don't understand is why tens of thousands of Americans choose to stay in the region, knowing that it is a ticking time bomb. I'm no expert in this are, but my gut reaction is that there are certain areas of the world where it simply is too risky for long-term planning. For all of our political issues here, rural America (aka the oft-ignored Flyover Country) looks so much better and safer in comparison.* (* Pending the outcome of the November elections.)
And we can't let anyone forget that Trump sabotaged the bi-partisan border bill that Joe would have signed. The immigration turd is in Trump's pocket--let's keep it there.
Yes! Here's the bit: Democrats joined Republicans and voted for a secure border. President Biden was ready to sign it. Trump stopped that bill. Trump doesn't care about a secure border. I will sign that bill.
Something like that.
Yes, don't waist too much on Trumpmeister's chosen successor and future of MAGA. JD has already revealed what total door knob he is and making it look like Dan Quayle was a Rhodes scholar. Keep the focus on Tumpster.
A guy like Trump doesn't really give a rat's ass who succeeds him. He will do whatever the techbros want in order to stay in power now. Putin's the same way.
I really do think hammering Vance is a good strategy. The Cultists protect Trump, no matter what. Attacking him doesn't do much good. But Vance doesn't have a cult. He's just a weirdo who always says nice things about Trump. They might like him, but they don't love him. And if it looks like he's an obstacle to The Second Coming, they'll see Trump dumping him as a brilliant chess move. (He loves us so much he gave up his chosen successor!)
Now Harris, she needs to go after Trump every single day. He's the focus and he's the one she has to beat. But turn all the surrogates and the campaign on Vance. He's the weak link. Losing him from the ticket is going to start another chaotic cycle in the campaign and, with just 100 days to go, they can't really afford that.
"He's just a weirdo who always says nice things about Trump."
Not always, which shouldn't be lost in all of this.
You're right, of course. He was talking to reporters yesterday and one of them asked him about this. He said he talks to Trump all the time about this and Trump's all good with him now.
To quote the current President: "Malarkey."
Trump never forgives or forgets. Vance is smart enough to know that when he loses value to Trump, he's done. Vance better up his game fast or he's out and the degree of humiliation to which he will be subjected is directly related to the degree of debasement he's willing to do. Trump will toy with him before he destroys him.
Agree! Trump will have his good and bad days from the dementia standpoint and it's good to remind everyone that Vance is weird, inexperienced and principle-free: we don't really know which Vance would be ruling the country if Trump cannot govern.