I think it’s much more likely that almost everyone in Trump’s orbit is controlling him. Probably showing him fake AI vids to convince him of things while flattering and cozening all the while. He’s like a Beyblade getting wound up by every player and lashing out in every direction.
It would explain a lot, but not everything so I don’t know.
I call bullshit. Of course a historian would tell you that writing history doesn’t make you a loser.
Always consider the source. taps forehead
I dunno, I can only think of sad and useless examples like Patty Hearst.
I guess Smedley Butler. Hard to find examples of prominent leaders though. Social dominators really prefer authoritarian followers over us obstreperous thinky-feely types.
I honestly feel a little privileged to have witnessed it.
I think it’s pretty clear I’m talking about two possible outcomes in neither of which a great result is guaranteed, however one of them promises a clearly far worse outcome.
It’s getting annoying to have to clarify this in 2026. Could we read some rooms once in a while?
I have an actual degree in psychology that I am currently using exclusively to label Trump as having a personality disorder, thank you very much.
That’s the gist of my hesitation, it’s impossible not to view this as politically motivated - despite how clumsy a political move it is.
A narcissist excels at vaguely indicating how great things might be if they got their way.
It would be the least convincing yet most welcome heel-face turn of the century tbh
That’s creditable. We all hate the situation we’re in, and I see so few ways for things to improve. I have to spare a thought for the people more vulnerable than me whose lives are on the line, while knowing that I’m tied to a chair and asking for the good cop to come back; as soon as we get the chance, we’d best be rid of them both.
You’re being a little one-note, right now. I get the anger and I don’t think we disagree on much, but I’d rather not point that anger at each other.
Not my tempo, though I do share the sentiment. I don’t think their ‘dynasty’ still has legs though, so I’m trying to figure out how they matter, except as a politically convenient punching bag. Someone wants you mad at Dems right now, is how I read this one.
There’s going to be no justice at all for those in power until after a successful midterm rout. If the greyfaced old pedos (GOP) hold onto Congress, the won’t be a 2028.
Link aggregators are a medium, yeah. A social medium, even. Just because the underlying tech is different/better/more interesting etc, the basic user experience (as designed) is much the same.
Give me your weak and huddled masses. You can keep the red hats.
I’m conflicted. I want them to face justice, but at the same time even though I know I’m not in one single Epstein file, I would be hesitant to testify anything to this administration or their cronies.
That can’t be my problem, you know? It’s just me and this dirty ass air fryer on a mission.
He thinks we are a problem. We had better prove him right.
When someone says “any given US president is by default the worst person on earth at the time” I’m kinda nodding and agreeing while hoping they’re not about to use that fact to deflect criticism from a different authoritarian asshole…
You’re not wrong, I was just being funny.