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Morbius

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Tue Oct 1, 2024, 06:18 PM Oct 1

The Most Important Thing to Remember About Donald Trump is This [View all]

Donald Trump is not the problem. Donald Trump is a symptom of the problem.

Yes, we have to defeat this man in November. We need to win so decisively that any reasonable person will laugh at claims it was stolen. And we need to send Donald Trump's oversized hind parts to jail. But that is only the beginning.

We need to defeat the notion that government is evil, and it's okay to undermine it. Government isn't just necessary; it's inevitable. If they tear down our government they will replace it with something worse. Something much, much worse.

We need to let people know that the "deep state" is comprised of patriots who have dedicated themselves to the public good.

We need to let people know that the brown people aren't coming to this country to take your job. They're coming to take the jobs you don't want, and they're working for really, really low wages. They are no threat.

Actually, there a lot fewer threats than you might imagine.

There's a small cabal of people who have managed to create a concentration of wealth, and therefore a concentration of power. They are entrenched now, but they are not undefeatable. The thing which scares them most is a united populace, which is why they have worked so hard to keep us fighting each other.

Yes, our government could use some improvement. The only way it can be improved is if we, the people, stand together and demand it. Destroying the system won't improve anything.

Beware of people who tell you who and what to fear. They are trying to manipulate you.

OK, had to get that off my chest. Really, we have to win the larger argument. We're the ones who have a vision for what America can become. They're the ones who won't allow it.

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Excellant comments Attilatheblond Oct 1 #1
The violent threats are coming from white male psychos with guns. onecaliberal Oct 1 #2
Yes, if the drumpf were to disappear tomorrow, like a miracle... The Blue Flower Oct 1 #3
+1 nt Dave Bowman Oct 1 #5
We must reframe this core philosophy. CincyDem Oct 1 #4
You're absolutely right. Morbius Oct 1 #7
Visited The South. Saw the kudzu! Eghads! electric_blue68 Oct 1 #11
Government is not the problem. Republicans in government is the problem. Beartracks Oct 1 #8
It would have been more accurate if Reagan had said Frank D. Lincoln Oct 1 #27
It's bdamomma Oct 1 #6
The real problem is the Trump voters NameAlreadyTaken Oct 1 #9
Not necessarily. Morbius Oct 1 #10
He has exposed the massive bigotry in USA. Funtatlaguy Oct 1 #12
Right now...in this moment in history...DONALD TRUMP IS THE PROBLEM. AZ8theist Oct 1 #13
We have to treat the symptom. Morbius Oct 1 #15
Exactly. markodochartaigh Oct 1 #29
'ask not what your country et tu Oct 1 #14
Excellent post. llmart Oct 1 #16
Yes, Trump is symptomatic lonely bird Oct 1 #17
We have to defeat Project 2025. dchill Oct 1 #18
Yes. Morbius Oct 1 #20
K & R Good work! FakeNoose Oct 1 #19
What does K & R mean? Morbius Oct 1 #21
"Kick and Recommend" FakeNoose Oct 1 #22
I see that you're new to DU ... so WELCOME TO THE CLUB! FakeNoose Oct 1 #24
While I agree with you Metaphorical Oct 1 #23
Thank you for the intelligent and thoughtful response. Morbius Oct 1 #25
Well said. K&R. Welcome to DU. n/t (which means no/text below reply title line.) ms liberty Oct 1 #26
I completely agree with your statement. slightlv Oct 1 #28
We should agree, along with those whose opinions we hate... Morbius Oct 2 #31
Old old post of mine: Trump is not the real problem CloudWatcher Oct 1 #30
Welcome aboard, Morbius Dave says Oct 2 #32
Yup, yup. BlueWavePsych Oct 2 #33
It started with Reagan MadameButterfly Oct 2 #34
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