Really ... what is this "wait and see" nonsense? We had four years of Trump at his most unprepared and incompetent, with guardrails in the form of people and institutions that would push back, all of which have disappeared. And boy are they prepared this time! Matt Gaetz as Attorney General? Recess appointments? Project 2025? Which part of Trump's campaign did you miss, Charles? It doesn't take information to be filtered through the media to hear him with our own ears, and see him with our own eyes. This is not propaganda: you heard him, with JD Vance's "explanations" of what he really means, and you think we're too stupid to know what lies ahead of us? Wait for what? We have not only his first term to judge him by, but are blessed with the imagination to understand the ramifications of this choice by the voters. Wait for what? For Trump and his sycophants to have a change of heart? To not follow through on their worst instincts? You think Trump cares two hoots for "free speech" when he's willing to go after "enemies from within" -- anyone who opposes him? So sad Charles. I've always liked your essays, but this pre-apology for the "American carnage" ahead of us is mind-boggling.
The irony of this election was not lost on me. In voting for Republicans, I’ve managed to put at least 3 Democrats into office 🤣. If people want to get upset about Republicans winning, they really need to rethink this result. I’m actually pleased the Republican party has moved closer to the center, but sad the Democrat party has moved so far left that Liberals and center-left people felt left behind. I applaud RFK Jr for the role he will be playing to make us healthy again.
Really ... what is this "wait and see" nonsense? We had four years of Trump at his most unprepared and incompetent, with guardrails in the form of people and institutions that would push back, all of which have disappeared. And boy are they prepared this time! Matt Gaetz as Attorney General? Recess appointments? Project 2025? Which part of Trump's campaign did you miss, Charles? It doesn't take information to be filtered through the media to hear him with our own ears, and see him with our own eyes. This is not propaganda: you heard him, with JD Vance's "explanations" of what he really means, and you think we're too stupid to know what lies ahead of us? Wait for what? We have not only his first term to judge him by, but are blessed with the imagination to understand the ramifications of this choice by the voters. Wait for what? For Trump and his sycophants to have a change of heart? To not follow through on their worst instincts? You think Trump cares two hoots for "free speech" when he's willing to go after "enemies from within" -- anyone who opposes him? So sad Charles. I've always liked your essays, but this pre-apology for the "American carnage" ahead of us is mind-boggling.
The irony of this election was not lost on me. In voting for Republicans, I’ve managed to put at least 3 Democrats into office 🤣. If people want to get upset about Republicans winning, they really need to rethink this result. I’m actually pleased the Republican party has moved closer to the center, but sad the Democrat party has moved so far left that Liberals and center-left people felt left behind. I applaud RFK Jr for the role he will be playing to make us healthy again.