Where is/can Donald Trump take US (sic)?

[basilio]

Another perspective on race relations in US.
Inside The Dangerous Online Fever Swamps Of American Police
Cops have a far-right media ecosystem of their own, where they post racist memes, spread disinformation and call for violence against antifa.

Around the time news broke on Monday afternoon that the New York City Police Department would disband plainclothes anti-crime units that had been tied to several high-profile police shootings, someone calling themselves “ltdad613” started a thread on Thee Rant, a police message board that purports to host current and former NYPD employees. “I wouldn’t want to be a [Commanding Officer] for the next few compstats,” ltdad613 wrote. “This is right from [New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio]. I feel for anybody still on the job.”

Elsewhere, the posts on Thee Rant were much darker. In one Monday thread, “dominop” wrote that “A Firing squad would be a good cure for ANTIFA!!!” Other users chimed in to say snipers or napalm might be more fitting.

Thee Rant is just one node in a wider web of right-wing police media. On similar message boards, in Facebook groups and on news sites such as Law Enforcement Today — a sort of Breitbart-like outlet written by and for police — there is a fervent narrative that police are under nonstop siege, and that antifa in particular is a constant threat.

This police media ecosystem is not necessarily a broad representation of what most cops believe. But inside this echo chamber, which has thousands of users and readers, extremist views dictate the narrative. Wild misinformation and bigotry are rampant, with people who claim to be current and former officers posting debunked falsehoods and racist stereotypes about protesters.
https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/en...Fii4II5POoPFi8DEiVuzJM4y-yG3rtu0EW0CxkzuLpIh_

 

[basilio]

‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ Prequel Has Dropped And It’s Pretty Dark

Netflix has released the much-anticipated prequel to The Handmaid’s Tale, which reveals the backstory of how the United States disintegrated from a powerful, respected democracy into the darkly dystopian ‘Gilead’ of Margaret Atwood’s famous book.

A trailer – released today – shows tanks rolling down quiet suburban streets, police shooting at law-abiding citizens and the President threatening to shut down the media. In one chilling episode, the President specifically threatens to shoot protesters.

We also learn how the Bible is used as a prop to serve the totalitarian regime, how the media is silenced, and how the government begins to change laws to gain further control over woman’s reproductive systems. In one iconic scene, ten men sign a new law restricting aid to countries offering abortion.

Critics have labelled The Handmaid’s Tale prequel as unrealistic and over the top.

The Handmaid’s Tale prequel is live now.
https://www.theshovel.com.au/2020/06/05/the-handmaids-tale-prequel-has-dropped-and-its-pretty-dark/

 

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[moXJO]

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As much as Bolton was a "swamp thing", I'd believe the story given what we know of trump.
I'd also bet most of them have done the same thing over the years.

 

[bellenuit]

Donald Trump ‘asked Xi Jinping to help him win re-election’, John Bolton claims

https://www.theaustralian.com.au/wo...s/news-story/2df1b19d50853d4a3490143b00ee8859

 

[bellenuit]

The 7 most disturbing allegations about Trump in John Bolton’s forthcoming book

https://www.vox.com/2020/6/17/21294680/john-bolton-book-excerpts-trump-ukraine-china

 

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[basilio]

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Pretty stunning stuff.

It will be interesting to see any evidence trail. In this day and age it would need to be a mile wide and mile deep to have grip with this current political system.

It's amazing isn't it. If your an ordinary guy in the US, what standard of evidence does it take to have you convicted or just killed while resisting arrest?

On the the other hand if your the biggest lying xxxx xxxx of a President who ever disgraced the office you can just deny anything and everything and get away with it.

And 40 million people will still believe you with all their soul.

 

[dutchie]

And 40 million people will still believe you with all their soul.

And even if they can't prove you guilty because there is no evidence
40 million people will still say you are guilty with all their soul.

Boring

 

[Chronos-Plutus]

Pretty stunning stuff.

It will be interesting to see any evidence trail. In this day and age it would need to be a mile wide and mile deep to have grip with this current political system.

It's amazing isn't it. If your an ordinary guy in the US, what standard of evidence does it take to have you convicted or just killed while resisting arrest?

On the the other hand if your the biggest lying xxxx xxxx of a President who ever disgraced the office you can just deny anything and everything and get away with it.

And 40 million people will still believe you with all their soul.

I was just having a read of Trump's tweets.

 

[basilio]

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I was just having a read of Trump's tweets.

And your thoughts were ?

 

[Chronos-Plutus]

And your thoughts were ?

I like to read both sides of the story.

 

[Chronos-Plutus]

And even if they can't prove you guilty because there is no evidence
40 million people will still say you are guilty with all their soul.

Boring

It is just part of American politics. The Republicans did it to Clinton and now the Democrats are doing it to Trump as payback.

I am still working through electoral college map to predict the US election; but I have to admit, Trump is going to find it difficult to hold the Rust Belt states and Florida.

 

[moXJO]

It is just part of American politics. The Republicans did it to Clinton and now the Democrats are doing it to Trump as payback.

I am still working through electoral college map to predict the US election; but I have to admit, Trump is going to find it difficult to hold the Rust Belt states and Florida.

I don't think he can take it.
Short of the blm protesters causing havoc further down the track, he has a lot of ground to make up.
Postal votes will also work against him.
He is bringing his rallies back, so may give him a boost.

 

[moXJO]

And your thoughts were ?

You do know who Bolton is?
Guy is a bloody war hawk.

Not scared to lie either.

 

[wayneL]

I don't think he can take it.
Short of the blm protesters causing havoc further down the track, he has a lot of ground to make up.
Postal votes will also work against him.
He is bringing his rallies back, so may give him a boost.

Timing is pretty important in politics so I'm wondering if Trump is keeping his powder dry or whether there is actually no powder left in the storehouse. I'm on the fence there... I guess we shall see in due course.

I'm just hoping that I can unwind a pretty large macro position that I have on before the election, because I think after that, all bets are off no matter who wins.... And it will probably make the difference between drinking either Dom Perignon or VB into my dotage

 

[moXJO]

Timing is pretty important in politics so I'm wondering if Trump is keeping his powder dry or whether there is actually no powder left in the storehouse. I'm on the fence there... I guess we shall see in due course.

Very hard to tell. Media suppresses anything relevant that it's hard to get an angle. Google has been locking crap down as well.

 

[wayneL]

Very hard to tell. Media suppresses anything relevant that it's hard to get an angle. Google has been locking crap down as well.

Indeed. That the extreme left has captured silicon valley, and conservatives have apparently been consuming too many phytoestrogens, is extremely concerning.

 

[spooly74]

Timing is pretty important in politics so I'm wondering if Trump is keeping his powder dry or whether there is actually no powder left in the storehouse. I'm on the fence there... I guess we shall see in due course.

Couple of things i think we'll see come out before November.
-FISA abuse exposed/indictments
-Real Ukraine Scandal exposed
Barr & Durham have been operating quietly behind the scenes and they have it all.
Jail time is coming for the coup plotters and they'll sing like canaries. No doubt it goes all the way to the tOp!

What have the Dems got left in the tank? A senile, creppy, sleepy fool who you wouldn't trust to walk your dog. The amount of ads Trump will generate showing the demise of the Dems over the last 3 years is endless. 'Defund the Police' .... That's gonna sit well with your average punter!

Trump in a landslide.

 

[wayneL]

Trump in a landslide.

It damn well should be.

I won't deny that Trump has disappointed on some levels, but when you look at the competition, if he doesn't win, there is something seriously wrong with this world (and yes it is seriously f'd up).