tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3856837.post7557192555983834565..comments2023-10-24T09:06:30.200-04:00Comments on No More Mister Nice Blog: THE ANTI-TRUMP RESISTANCE IS STRONG -- AND TRUMP MAY BE WEAKSteve M.http://www.blogger.com/profile/11963290427258439242noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3856837.post-8856676015052671272017-01-23T00:14:38.222-05:002017-01-23T00:14:38.222-05:00Who is this cautiously optimistic poster, and what...Who is this cautiously optimistic poster, and what has he/she done with Steve M?CF2Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09356803878079373480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3856837.post-67662082722415359102017-01-22T21:50:19.736-05:002017-01-22T21:50:19.736-05:00@rctz. Kennedy is most concerned with being the mo...@rctz. Kennedy is most concerned with being the most important vote, driven by ego. I think he is mercurial in his decisions and thus not predictable. Perhaps Roberts will, on occasion, come through on the right side of history, if he weighs his legacy against his ideology. He's not stupid and he must see the direction of the majority of the country on social issues, even if they didn't vote. I think either Kennedy or Roberts are thin threads. <br /><br />I suspect Trump's mental illness will prevail over any effective manipulation. Manipulation might work for 5 minutes at a time. He's fast coming to the point of a total break with reality. The stress of the job is enormous and he has no pertinent skills. The character disorders combined with his lack of intelligence makes him quite dangerous. He will lash out, eventually at just about everyone.<br /><br />I sincerely hope your faith in the good guys prevails. DTRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02026121642499091281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3856837.post-28103022366326282542017-01-22T20:29:46.219-05:002017-01-22T20:29:46.219-05:00Diane, do you really think one seat, a seat I migh...Diane, do you really think one seat, a seat I might add that was held by the repugnant Antonin Scalia is going to bring them to heal. I have faith that at least the SC will go with the good guys when we can get Kennedy to swing our way. Now if RGB or anyone else on our side retires you've got a point. <br /><br />I'm right there with you on the rest of it. <br /><br />One thing I do wonder though is if he wants to be popular bad enough with more than his base if he will realize that doing everything the GOP way isn't going to get him there. Liberals need a way to manipulate his ego to get what we want. It's sad that this is actually an idea worth giving some thought to but that's who he is. rclzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05866339978349617188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3856837.post-15620499373415990812017-01-22T19:10:42.711-05:002017-01-22T19:10:42.711-05:00"Alternative facts?"
Even UpChuck Toad ..."Alternative facts?"<br /><br />Even UpChuck Toad recognized this bullshit for being bullshit!Victorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06609452382111686086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3856837.post-86236640926914163992017-01-22T19:01:55.631-05:002017-01-22T19:01:55.631-05:00Trump is completely ignorant and uninterested in g...Trump is completely ignorant and uninterested in governing. Most of his appointees are likewise, idiots. His top 3 agenda items are making sure people show adoration, pursuing his ongoing vendetta against Obama and enriching his family. He won't resolve 1 and 2. He is, as Tony Schwartz has said "a black hole". No amount of adoration will quench his need. Obama will always be smarter, more respected, more dignified and continue to be relevant going forward. The "contest" is being acted out very publicly; Lincoln bible, replica cake, # of appearances on Time cover, inauguration crowd size, the singular focus on undoing everything Obama. <br /><br />He's severely mentally ill and is decompensating quickly. The lies are bigger, he is vehement in his insistent the lies are true, he's clearly paranoid and the grandiosity is constant. He is becoming increasingly dangerous. Policy wise, he's unpredictable except for his pathological focus on dismantling Obama's work. That's not about policy, its driven by mental illness. He has no actual policy positions. His statements are for effect, period.<br /><br />I see very little upside to this horror show. Apparently, there is no rule of law that can combat his unrestrained use of the position of POTUS to enrich his family or to force ethical positions on mega rich appointees and full on wingnuts ( Sessions, Flynn). Neither the House or the Senate has any power against him nor his gang of viscous GOP ideologues and white supremacists. The 3rd branch, the Supremes are quickly going to be brought to heel also. I marched yesterday and it felt good, but I'm left with a sinking feeling that the autocracy to which we are headed can crush that resistance. There are many examples in the world today. DTRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02026121642499091281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3856837.post-51610490230766694002017-01-22T14:52:11.159-05:002017-01-22T14:52:11.159-05:00Reality is not fake; reality is, well, real. The G...Reality is not fake; reality is, well, real. The GOP, whether the "Establishment" or the pseudo-radicals of Trump's mob may say they are creating their own reality (Reagan/Bush) or that they have "alternative facts" but that doesn't mean that Ryan's and the "Freedom Caucus's" plans for reforming the ACA and other popular parts of the social safety net won't have real life, nasty and hugely costly consequences because they will. As for Trump's agenda, there really is only one thing he is interested in and that is Making Trump Great; he's never going to pivot; he's never going to do anything that isn't about glorifying himself. And because the shitstorm of his and the GOP's actions will be hugely unpopular very quickly, expect him to walk away from the job sooner rather than later.Jimbohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13891331049535299222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3856837.post-21655558690438539412017-01-22T13:46:29.516-05:002017-01-22T13:46:29.516-05:00Steve, I'm actually more worried about the Adm...Steve, I'm actually more worried about the Admin's determined attempts to undermine all news media. My RWNJ dad is already convinced that newspapers don't tell the truth. It would take a lot for him to start doubting Fox News veracity. But TTB (True Trump Believers) already "know" that the media have it in for Trump. If they're fed a daily diet od "you can't trust anything the media says," where will this lead?debghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14824163721348960071noreply@blogger.com