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Mersky

(5,340 posts)
109. Oh, we know that, but many tRumpers are living in denial
Sun May 19, 2024, 05:35 PM
May 2024

And are extremely uninformed.

Just recently spoke with a family member who believes she can support Ukraine AND tRump. She says tRump stands up to dictators. Seriously, it’s like they live on another planet.

She’s unaware of his slavish behavior at the Helsinki summit, doesn’t know about his love letters to lil Kim, and so on. He didn’t sleep with the porn star, no, and only vaguely aware of Karen McDougal.

I could reasonably blame it all on Fix News watching, but that’s not the entirety of how this ignorance comes about. I was appalled by the AP coverage running on the local Austin ABC affiliate’s website. More of a sanitized, pass-through of his guns-are-great message than any true reporting. If Biden showed up 2+ hours late, threatened the sitting president, then froze mid-speech with an expression of panic washing over his face, well, we’d have heard nothing at all about his overall message. KVUE is owned by Tegna and I’ve linked to the archive of the AP piece below for y’all’s perusal.

Us MSNBC viewers and DU newshounds are waaay more informed than the average voter, and leap years ahead of anyone that accepts Fox as some sort of news source.

http://archive.today/ll29U

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Unfuckingbelievable spanone May 2024 #1
I am sure the Secret Service will get right on it. Irish_Dem May 2024 #5
Believe you are correct republianmushroom May 2024 #85
Trump already has immunity. Irish_Dem May 2024 #87
yeah, but NJCher May 2024 #33
NRA members who said they were now undecided about whether they would vote for him. Give Peace A Chance May 2024 #49
If it's enough to make them simply site out the election, that would still help. NH Ethylene May 2024 #71
YES. A lost vote is a lost vote. nt oldsoftie May 2024 #72
I think this is an interesting development. ShazzieB May 2024 #113
REALLY?? Now THAT is something I needed to hear today. oldsoftie May 2024 #53
saw it on regular tv NJCher May 2024 #58
That's good to hear 👍🏼 spanone May 2024 #67
Believe it. He's telling us who her is and what he plans on doing... B.See May 2024 #125
WTF..................... Lovie777 May 2024 #2
Yeah, that's the 2nd time he just stopped talking Farmer-Rick May 2024 #42
As horrible as what he said is, the real story is that he stood there for 30+ seconds flashman13 May 2024 #51
Nah... GB_RN May 2024 #95
"These people don't even seem to live in the same reality as the rest of us." B.See May 2024 #127
Trump is trying to get certain people killed. Irish_Dem May 2024 #3
I really am at wits end about how this monster can actually be the nominee... Hugin May 2024 #12
He's like the henchmen the US backed in the Latin Americas. Marcus IM May 2024 #20
It appears that bible verse "You Reap What You Sow" also applies to Countries. KS Toronado May 2024 #30
Repubs are a blood cult. RicROC May 2024 #66
Yes, yes and yes. Before he even ran, I thought he was just like the tinpot dictators we used to prop up. shrike3 May 2024 #90
Greatest moral collapse in US history. Irish_Dem May 2024 #29
Far fewer than half the country wants this -- but to borrow a phrase ... Hekate May 2024 #79
Yes it will be while male christian minority rule. Irish_Dem May 2024 #80
Greatest civic duty failure in IS history. WestMichRad May 2024 #83
Hell he's House Speaker. Sure ain't Johnson. Evolve Dammit May 2024 #120
And a few Supreme Court Justices... Hugin May 2024 #122
"There's a sickness running very deep in the body politic... " B.See May 2024 #128
Don't forget General Mark Milley KS Toronado May 2024 #34
If Trump takes office, it will be like the baptismal revenge scene in the Godfather. Irish_Dem May 2024 #36
He's stirring up the animals. It's the party of violence. Liberal In Texas May 2024 #4
Yes all of the lies about Biden are true about Trump. Irish_Dem May 2024 #38
Yes, there will be violence around this election no matter wnylib May 2024 #116
Direct link to MSNBC video: emulatorloo May 2024 #6
We KNOW he sends out messages Tesha May 2024 #7
Trump is deluded bmichaelh May 2024 #8
That alone should disqualify him as a candidate. Baitball Blogger May 2024 #9
I can only think DENVERPOPS May 2024 #92
We need to know about what is going on, because we need to make informed voting choices. Baitball Blogger May 2024 #94
In general, BB I tend to agree with your thinking DENVERPOPS May 2024 #96
There definitely has been a system of protection and reward for white conservative men. Baitball Blogger May 2024 #100
The worst of all is: DENVERPOPS May 2024 #107
1000x correct peggysue2 May 2024 #130
He's way more evil than mad, IMO. lark May 2024 #10
Absolutely correct gordianot May 2024 #21
Yes, this was what Trump has always been PatSeg May 2024 #32
I have dealt with people who were considered to be mentally ill to the point they have no control of their behavior. gordianot May 2024 #44
He seems just sane enough PatSeg May 2024 #52
If a police officer, or an ER Doctor DENVERPOPS May 2024 #99
That is true. He is a role model that has set the narrative for those who follow. Evolve Dammit May 2024 #121
Yes. Trump is evil, and he knows exactly what he is doing. Irish_Dem May 2024 #40
According to Stormy Daniels DENVERPOPS May 2024 #97
Steele's semi rationalization of Slobby's comments was ridiculous. Play the tape - let NoMoreRepugs May 2024 #11
Michael Steele is no hero Boomerproud May 2024 #82
Chump loves his dog whistles FakeNoose May 2024 #13
Never saw that cartoon before! Thanks! 70sEraVet May 2024 #15
Excellent cartoon PatSeg May 2024 #25
That's a literal golden oldie, 2016? KS Toronado May 2024 #43
Not sure when this was made, but I have posted it on DU many times FakeNoose May 2024 #98
I added it to the Monday TOONs today KS Toronado May 2024 #123
Not the first time he's called for violence against opponents. Lonestarblue May 2024 #14
We're in a real mess. Vote. Joinfortmill May 2024 #16
And in Dallas, no less. Midnight Writer May 2024 #17
Wow. Missed that detail ! FailureToCommunicate May 2024 #41
Wondering SweetT May 2024 #57
Whaaaa...Geeeeeebz! 😲😔 Monster! 😬 electric_blue68 May 2024 #118
there is nothing normal et tu May 2024 #18
Trump threatening the life of President Biden should be leading the news. Kid Berwyn May 2024 #19
This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music May 2024 #134
Driving to Dallas, I've seen billboards 14 acres of gun and gear MagickMuffin May 2024 #22
Having just happened yesterday, has anyone told CNN yet? Uncle Joe May 2024 #23
Not a "joke" and not "just running his mouth." STOCHASTIC TERRORISM Martin Eden May 2024 #24
Yep. TSF knows most of the polls are wrong and that he is circiling the drain Attilatheblond May 2024 #59
What the FUCK! That A$$hole is not president and those remarks SHOULD put him directly in detention. That is what..... usaf-vet May 2024 #26
President Biden videohead5 May 2024 #27
Let's not forget Saudi Arabia.The backdoor money to trDUMP was specifically prohibited in the US Constitution,... magicarpet May 2024 #45
Projection much Donny Von Shitsinpants? Botany May 2024 #60
You would have been arrested. For less malaise May 2024 #28
If the NRA weren't a terrorist organization, they would have called Trump out for this in real time Orrex May 2024 #31
If not Trump directly executing his 'enemies', he will indirectly encourage his followers to do it. keithbvadu2 May 2024 #35
Like you said..... mountain grammy May 2024 #37
And the GOP leadership will remain silent ThoughtCriminal May 2024 #39
Jesus, Mary, and Joseph Iris May 2024 #46
It's not just Biden this rhetoric is aimed at. jalan48 May 2024 #47
This is a very good point. Iris May 2024 #61
Like what happened when Sarah Palin used crosshairs to target Gabby Giffords' district. sop May 2024 #88
There are people serving time in the slammer for such threats. usonian May 2024 #48
WTF? If any of us threatened a public official we'd be in jail. This is BS. nt TBF May 2024 #50
"... they would have brought back the death penalty"? Grins May 2024 #54
There should be a law that this is automatic disqualification from running for POTUS. n/ iluvtennis May 2024 #55
I think having a felony I_UndergroundPanther May 2024 #65
Having a felony prevents one from voting, but not running for political office. DISGUSTING isn't it. n/t iluvtennis May 2024 #91
Fucking disgusing I_UndergroundPanther May 2024 #133
Yet MSM refuses to report these statements mucifer May 2024 #56
trump is admitting he himself took money from china, russia, saudi arabia and possibly north korea samsingh May 2024 #62
This will anger SCROTUS. Not! GreenWave May 2024 #63
Maybe if our beloved media kacekwl May 2024 #64
Howard Dean tblue37 May 2024 #75
Thank you. kacekwl May 2024 #108
Imagine the acream8ng if a dem said these things about gqp? lindysalsagal May 2024 #68
This kind of 'free speech' should disqualify him from ANY office. spanone May 2024 #69
Calling Biden a "Manchurian candidate" funded by Russia -- that's quite the projection there, Trump. n/t Beartracks May 2024 #70
Right? SunSeeker May 2024 #73
Make abusive thugs rich and famous! moondust May 2024 #74
Trump needs to apologize, or he needs to face the consequences for what he said. Stuart G May 2024 #76
TSF never jokes. This is marching orders for some nut. Hekate May 2024 #77
I think you are right! I am just flabbergasted that Trump did this Peacetrain May 2024 #103
Don't be surprised at anything he does. #1 We already know who he is, as he has told us... Hekate May 2024 #112
Flattened??? Traildogbob May 2024 #78
When the MSM covers this with appropriate shock and horror for at least a week... Silent3 May 2024 #110
What'll he say next? MsMoose55 May 2024 #81
when I saw the word "flattened" I knew it was Raw Story or Politicus... WarGamer May 2024 #84
Trump threatened Joe Biden with death Kingofalldems May 2024 #93
Madmen and Mob Bosses work by proxy. usonian May 2024 #86
SS has their Spidey sense ringing. alfredo May 2024 #89
This is one of the main reasons I can't sleep at night. Siwsan May 2024 #101
Flattened how? Micheal Steel SAYS he was just trying to joke about it. flying_wahini May 2024 #102
More projection for that POS. Bristlecone May 2024 #104
Sit down and shut up, Fat Fuck 45 Blue Owl May 2024 #105
The thread title *may* suggest that gun owners should be executed first! GreenWave May 2024 #106
Oh, we know that, but many tRumpers are living in denial Mersky May 2024 #109
I don't know where to start with this - it its so wrong on so many levels. Martin68 May 2024 #111
Someone should tell that Secret Service detail that they have to protect Biden too. Marcuse May 2024 #114
Trump needs to be in prision. BlueKota May 2024 #115
Russian asset traitortrump should be sitting in jail awaiting trial for those nat sec documents. Hermit-The-Prog May 2024 #117
Isn't it odd how if any of use uttered those words we would run the risk of being arrested. But Trump? Nope. cstanleytech May 2024 #119
"Flattened"? How so? Let me know when TSF suffers actual consequences for his outrageous behavior 0rganism May 2024 #124
NO F*****G JOKE. elleng May 2024 #126
So how will Republicans spin this? angrychair May 2024 #129
The headline SHOULD read: B.See May 2024 #131
White Rose bmichaelh May 2024 #132
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