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JohnSJ

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Thu Oct 10, 2024, 06:35 AM Oct 10

On MSNBC Morning Joe. "North Carolina man blames trump for father-in-law refusing FEMA help. [View all]

Here is an interaction with Dan Abrams with someone discussing his father-in-law:

"ANTHONY: My father-in-law lives just outside of Asheville, North Carolina, and he was badly damaged by Hurricane Helene. And he has refused all FEMA help because he's a hardcore trumper. He literally believes that if he accepts anything from FEMA, they're going to take his house.

ANTHONY: I don't understand how so many people are under the spell of this freaking con man. I don't understand it.

DAN ABRAMS: It's absolutely heartbreaking about your father-in-law. I'm so sorry to hear it, um you know--

ANTHONY: Dan, it's hard. It's hard to even imagine it. I mean, he lost almost everything, and he's refusing all help from the federal government and complaining to us that he doesn't have food, that he doesn't have the stuff he need, and yet he won't accept the help. What the hell are we supposed to do? We're not in a position to be able to fly across the country and help him. There's people begging us to get him to accept help and he won't do it. And I guarantee you, I'm not the only one. I guarantee you I'm not the only one.

DAN ABRAMS: I wish there was something I could say as to, you know, I don't know. Is there ---does he have access to any electronics where you could send him some information debunking this and that he might --

ANTHONY: We've done all of that. We've done all of that. We've sent him, we've sent him all the FEMA bulletins. We've sent hi all the stuff from the fact checkers. He doesn't believe it. He thinks it's all --- he just believes trump, literally, Dan. He just ---- it's a cult! He's a cult member. I'm sorry to say it. He's a cult member. And he's my father-in-law and it sucks"

No link because I transcribed it off the TV.



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K&R betsuni Oct 10 #1
This is so sad. You can "hear" the helplessness and frustration in this man's words Iris Oct 10 #2
Even if he is confronted, he will evade the question. JohnSJ Oct 10 #3
Not only evade the question slightlv Oct 10 #16
I guess I was thinking that other people need to see him being delighted in the suffering of others Iris Oct 10 #22
That might teach some people something, IF he let his delight show. ShazzieB Oct 10 #50
No conscience, no remorse. All Trump would feel is satisfaction. mn9driver Oct 10 #23
Wouldn't make one bit of impact on DonOLD who has empathy for no one. n/t iluvtennis Oct 10 #39
He wouldn't care one bit. ShazzieB Oct 10 #48
Trump wouldn't care about this man's troubles DBoon Oct 10 #52
Free clue for G.O.P.: lying has ugly consequences BoRaGard Oct 10 #4
Trump is a pestilence. Joinfortmill Oct 10 #5
drumpf was sent by god JoseBalow Oct 10 #62
well, I believe that Trump** was soldierant Oct 10 #79
This reminds me of the GOP governors turning down federal Medicaid money, because Trump Walleye Oct 10 #6
I disagree malaise Oct 10 #9
This isn't surprising BluenFLA Oct 10 #7
The point to remember when dealing with WILLFUL IGNORANCE is that people choose to remain in that state Attilatheblond Oct 10 #53
My FiL, MiL, SiL and my own brother and two sisters Mr.WeRP Oct 10 #8
"It's a cult" durablend Oct 10 #10
Absolutely. And the brainwashing pre-dates DT pat_k Oct 10 #55
Yep, Trump just exploited what was sitting there. krkaufman Oct 10 #72
Lies and fantasy conspiracies Farmer-Rick Oct 10 #11
What a sad story. This is how the MAGA cult will "die off". Refusing vaccines. Refusing disaster aid * Oopsie Daisy Oct 10 #12
Can't happen soon enough! F' them all. dorks. machoneman Oct 10 #17
Pity that they are not leaving fast enough. niyad Oct 10 #20
Quite frankly, PoindexterOglethorpe Oct 10 #56
I'm here for it, and the sooner the better JoseBalow Oct 10 #63
I was having that exact thought birdographer Oct 10 #68
"I don't understand how so many people are under the spell of this freaking con man. I don't understand it" Ray Bruns Oct 10 #13
It will be interesting to find out how Putin, Zuckerberg & Trump pulled it off. SupportSanity Oct 10 #74
Lee Remick's look of horror was crazy good Skittles Oct 10 #78
People may not seek FEM aid due to TFG's lies LetMyPeopleVote Oct 10 #14
Thanks JohnSJ Oct 10 #15
If the kkkultists want to live and die by Reagan's "nine most terrifying words" Orrex Oct 10 #18
Someone Who Won't Be Helped Can't Be Helped smb Oct 10 #82
Here's the "Morning Joe" video: Rhiannon12866 Oct 10 #19
Thank you proud patriot Oct 10 #65
Heartbreaking hearing the pain in his voice proud patriot Oct 10 #66
You're very welcome Rhiannon12866 Oct 10 #67
Impressive job of transcribing that exchange PatSeg Oct 10 #21
Stephanie Miller just read this. So sad. nolabear Oct 10 #24
The stupidity is heartbreaking mountain grammy Oct 10 #25
I have even heard Democrats snicker at those nine words. Diamond_Dog Oct 10 #54
Remember, that Reagan was from the government. And.... here we are. SupportSanity Oct 10 #75
Yes he was mountain grammy Oct 10 #80
There is a peculiar paranoia underlying many of Trump's accusations, which I believe reveals Trump's own secret desires. LaMouffette Oct 10 #26
you tube link Monsieur_Grumpe Oct 10 #27
Trump has lied about everything his whole life IronLionZion Oct 10 #28
God knows how many died from covid XanaDUer2 Oct 10 #32
I say push the hell out of that and hope as many MAGAts as possible fall for it. Our people will know better. n/t brewens Oct 10 #29
I saw a press briefing on MSNBC this morning with Erda Oct 10 #30
Sad, but he adores Trump. So, run with that Sir XanaDUer2 Oct 10 #31
You can see this segment by going to this link LetMyPeopleVote Oct 10 #33
Part of issue nowforever Oct 10 #34
North Carolina Man Won't Accept Aid Because Of Trump's FEMA Lies LetMyPeopleVote Oct 10 #35
Live by the Lie, Die by the Lie MagickMuffin Oct 10 #36
I would suggest reverse psychology... kinda. Tadpole Raisin Oct 10 #37
Call me heartless but Playingmantis Oct 10 #38
They played it on Stephanie Miller this morning Bettie Oct 10 #40
I'd rather focus on future voters than past their sell by date voters like me ArkansasDemocrat1 Oct 10 #71
It is a cult. They're more than willing to die for their lies. Wednesdays Oct 10 #41
Trump has exacerbated the issue but I have a brother who rejected help from the government years ago. mtngirl47 Oct 10 #42
Am I supposed to feel bad that this man is suffering because he is an idiot? Raftergirl Oct 10 #43
No, but maybe for the SIL who seems like johnnyfins Oct 11 #84
The Harris Campaign has retweeted this LetMyPeopleVote Oct 10 #44
I can imagine my mother doing the same thing under the circumstances peggysue2 Oct 10 #45
Hes afraid they will take DiverDave Oct 10 #46
This is brand new the last few days. PoindexterOglethorpe Oct 10 #57
He needs major deprogramming, sad! diane in sf Oct 10 #47
That is Unbearably Pathetic and Criminal of TSF. Cha Oct 10 #49
This is so sad Figarosmom Oct 10 #51
Kicking. Glad this has been on television somewhere... Jack Valentino Oct 10 #58
I honestly have ZERO sympathy for people like him. PoindexterOglethorpe Oct 10 #59
Goes to show the level of SICKNESS B.See Oct 10 #60
Someone posted the audio (Twitter link) Ruby the Liberal Oct 10 #61
FOX has been repeating Trump's lies; they were penalized 787 million already for lying. Why can't the Government Jmb 4 Harris-Walz Oct 10 #64
One way to get out from under trump's lies would be birdographer Oct 10 #70
Back when I was "in the life," FEMA was the absolute Devil Montauk6 Oct 10 #69
Over the many years the willful ignorance of people has moniss Oct 10 #73
Doctors used to be in advertisements endorsing cigarette brands. SupportSanity Oct 10 #76
I'm talking about later on in the '70's and on up even into today. moniss Oct 11 #83
Here is a link JohnSJ... if you like, add it to your OP Jmb 4 Harris-Walz Oct 10 #77
YOU know this is the PANDEMIC ALL OVER AGAIN.... YoshidaYui Oct 10 #81
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