The only reason "it's about the economy, stupid" rang true is because up until now, we've been able to take democracy for granted, more or less. Now we can't. It's going to be about democracy (but Trump's economy sucks too).
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That is the absolute truth. Oh the things that Americans can no longer take for granted. I have agreed and disagreed with various administrations over my 65 years but up until Trump I always believed that they had the best interest of the country in mind. Trump ruins everything we hold dear .
IT wasn't about the economy. The economy was strong! People want racism, they want sexism, they want homophobia because they need an enemy. They need someone to blame for their own lack of success in life. They need others to suffer the way they feel that they do.
Look Mr King my ass has had this in mind for years since he first wanted to run for President back in the 80's, he wasn't ready then & he's still not ready never has been & never will be, he's a complete moronic asshole who doesn't give a shit about anybody but himself.
It's about a 2nd American Revolution. We've just about come full circle to those things that lead to the first Declaration of independence. Time to update that old doc.
Democracy only works when actual people participate -
When money speaks instead (thanks to Citizens United), we’ve seen two things: an enormous shift in the GOP and a precipitous decline in the value of the dollar
The majority of Americans do not respond to the argument that democracy is at risk. We have to somehow link democracy to the economy. I agree with you that it's about democracy but I don't think that resonates with most Americans. Sad to say but I think true.
No, because they never really cared about that. They believed lies that it was because of the "others". Hence the cruelty crusade. They want women to suffer, they want blacks to suffer, latinos, gays, trans, liberals in general. For them, misery really does love company.
I think getting fired, prices going up, and industries getting harmed are doing some of the work. I agree that the idea of “democracy” is lost on them. These are people who don’t even find voting or paying attention to politics all that important.
They’re in denial and Fox keeps telling them it would’ve been worse under Harris, bc, you know, Biden’s economy was so horrible and she would’ve been more of the same.🙄
Yeah I think the damage that FOX news has done to democracy is incalculable. They even paid for their deliberate lies about Dominion and yet are STILL able to feed MAGA their BS. I believe the conservative media needs to pay a price. I don’t know how but obviously $750 million is not enough.
The two are intrinsically linked. And you’re seeing it in real time—the economy is swiftly deteriorating because of Donald Trump’s authoritarian, lawless rule.
The U.S. Constit was built for an 18th-C agrarian society. Now, its flaws, Electoral College, Senate imbalance, gerrymandering, are exploited, not protecting democracy but undermining it. Basic stability is no longer assured.
The fire of the wilderness creates visions. The Dems, the opposition, the resistance needs to use it to envision something new emerging from the carnage. Not going back to the way things were. I suggest starting with Lincoln’s “new birth of freedom”. 1/
Move then to FDR’s Four freedoms speech and these essentials. “For there is nothing mysterious about the foundations of a healthy and strong democracy. The basic things expected by our people of their political and economic systems are simple.” Stand with moral clarity, with strength, and courage.
It’s time that the 🔴 states suffer the consequences of their votes. Every 🔴 state needs to flip 🔵 next midterm & special elections. It’s our only hope to survive. Just surviving will be a struggle but we will! I will do everything I can on my end (Indiana) because they’re “finding out” 😘
Americans have had it good for too long, I’ve been saying for a while. The idea that we would have an economy that was “the envy of the world” and decide to burn it all down because of culture wars is astounding to me.
The economy will be Trump’s undoing. We can’t even get all Senate Democrats to take a principled stand on democracy or not having a broken federal government which autocracy doesn’t require, it’s just fun/ cruel/ show of power.
Leading us into a serious recession will have electoral consequences.
I'm worried that too many people in our country have been primed to mistrust democracy. They think it's a bad word and that the US is not a democracy, nor should it be one.
Best economy and stock market but corporate greedflation and high egg prices from Bird flu both have nothing to do with Democrats and voters give the win to Trump. Wow!! Now they have chaos, a declining economy and collapsing stocks and higher egg prices!!
“it” is whatever the masses say it is. people going about their lives and ignoring politics will continue to put the economy over democracy as an issue no matter what we declare on social media sites
‘It’s about the economy, stupid’ explains why, today, the economy takes precedence over human life. Our downfall began the moment human beings ceased to be the primary concern of our elected representatives. 47 working to create a 1930’s economy isn’t an accident, it’s the plan. Nine meals away…
It is known that the economy does better under Democratic administrations. The data is clear, leaves no doubt, and has been widely reported. Maybe #YolkMindVirus is to blame? Stupidity? "Basket of deplorables" was accurate?
“Consider that the S&P 500 has cratered from a record last month into correction territory as Trump’s protectionist policies continue to stoke uncertainty. The 10.1 percent fall since Feb. 19 is the seventh-fastest collapse into a correction since 1929” (the start of the Great Depression)
Or even “it’s the stupidity, stupid!” So mean, revengeful, hateful for no reason. He could’ve golfed and done nothing, just called Biden’s economy his own and sailed along…but he had to destroy for Vlad.
Yep, as a nation, we slept-walked right into this. The signs have been there for a couple of decades, but disinformation and gaslighting sealed the deal. There will be very few ppl in the US that will be unaffected by the dismantling of the gov.
Standard of Living has gone down in every country that ever turned to a "Strongman" leader. That point needs to be stressed and should have been, over and over...
Dems need to stop hobbling themselves by trying to insist on "Queensbury Rules," while MAGA continues bringing guns to the fight. We need mass strikes, mass boycotts, and mass civil disobedience. We need to make it REALLY difficult to be a fascist in power, right now!
They will not break from him. This is why ‘’political science’’ will never be a useful tool for understanding or opposing this behavior and combating its effects. Psychology and Sociology, as applied to effectively engage with cults, are the models we should be bringing to bear on the problem.
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We made this last election about democracy and lost every swing state.
Dems need to learn the average voter:
1. Does not follow politics at all
2. Is more concerned about the economy
They bought the government and media.
I say: It’s the billionaires stupid.
When money speaks instead (thanks to Citizens United), we’ve seen two things: an enormous shift in the GOP and a precipitous decline in the value of the dollar
I’m sure I’m wrong, so please tell me why
Without rule of law, your rights are worthless paper!
The executive branch has usurped the legislative branch powers & ignoring the judicial branch!
The U.S. Constit was built for an 18th-C agrarian society. Now, its flaws, Electoral College, Senate imbalance, gerrymandering, are exploited, not protecting democracy but undermining it. Basic stability is no longer assured.
It’s a feature, not a glitch.
#TrumpIsAnAmericanDisgrace
NO SHIT
On TVs near you...
put down your current issues,
everyone needs to focus on the MOST DANGEROUS issue,
the orange faced rapist and his weaponized government
before it's too late.
Just sayin'
A gutted I.R.S. work force won’t lower your taxes; it will delay your refund.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/11/opinion/trump-tariffs-recession-ukraine.html?smid=url-share
Leading us into a serious recession will have electoral consequences.
viz. January 24, 41; January 30, 1649; January 21, 1793.
NY Times