Why should a psychopath be president again?

Sat, 20 Jul 2024 21:54:02 +0200

hans@social.woefdram.nl

Most people with more than a handful of braincells know that #Trump is a dangerous madman, a #psychopath.

But unfortunately the media don't seem to be interested in reporting that, questioning Biden's age seems more interesting.

Introducing the Anti-Psychopath PAC:

https://yewtu.be/watch?v=PRBaqyvIkIE

I loathe the idea of raising enough money to buy the presidency, but unfortunately that's how #America works. If you, like me, would really not like to see America under control of this Russian asset, this complete nutjob, see this video and donate.

(via @Alex Feldstein)

#USPOL #Biden #Elections #PsychoPAC

Anti-Psychopath Political Action Committee

We're reminding voters that Donald Trump is totally unfit to be President.

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Sat, 20 Jul 2024 22:10:53 +0200

Chris Hale

chrispomeroyhale@social.coop

@hans As a point of feedback, this popular line of Russian control strikes me hypocritical when considering that Pro-Israel lobbying should probably be registered as a foreign agent. Biden is the most bought congress person in US history by this lobbying according to OpenSecrets.org. One such lobby openly brags that they win 98% percent of the elections they back. This should also amount to foreign election interference. Why is this such a blind spot?

Sat, 20 Jul 2024 22:19:01 +0200

Hans van Zijst

hans@social.woefdram.nl

@Chris Hale I'm not really sure what you're trying to say here.

The point I'm trying to make is that America should not fall into the hands of a cult, Trump has made it sufficiently clear that he's not going to be stopped by traditions or laws to give his supporters the America they want. He's aiming for some sort of a christian sharia, a purge of immigrants, journalists, democrats and whoever doesn't agree with him. I hope we can agree on that.

I'm not really sure how a pro-Israel lobby would be relevant in the choice between this madman and Biden.

Sat, 20 Jul 2024 22:21:18 +0200

Hans van Zijst

hans@social.woefdram.nl

@Uncle Sam If Biden's age is a problem, why isn't Trump's? He's not that much younger.

And what the point is: no matter their age, Trump is clearly a dangerous psychopath. Would you rather have a psychopath in the White House or an old man?

Sat, 20 Jul 2024 22:28:53 +0200

Hans van Zijst

hans@social.woefdram.nl

@Uncle Sam I'm fine with replacing Biden, he wasn't my first choice anyway. Who do you think should replace him? I have my preferences, but I'm from Europe so I'm sure my pick is waaaay too radical for America.

But that's besides the point. The media should be reporting A LOT MORE about Trumps mental health. This guy is a danger to society. Not because he mixes up a name once in a while, but because he's plain evil.

Sat, 20 Jul 2024 22:44:31 +0200

Hans van Zijst

hans@social.woefdram.nl

@Uncle Sam That last bit is exactly what I don't understand. How can you not vote because you think Biden's too old, if you know that that means a dangerous lunatic will win and get control over your country?

Sure, a two-party system sucks, a truly democratic system should offer more choice than that, but the reality is that it's between a nutjob and -basically- anyone else.

Even if Biden stays in the race, it's a simple matter of chosing the lesser evil. I would expect the vast majority of voters to understand that.

Sat, 20 Jul 2024 23:06:08 +0200

Chris Hale

chrispomeroyhale@social.coop

@hans It's absolutely relevant because it's a double standard and thus has become a weak argument.

Both major presidential candidates have demonstrated they are unfit. For instance, Biden himself risks being found complicit in genocide under international law. We spend so much time vilifying one candidate that it has the effect of us putting up blinders on another. So if you're serious about winning this thing...

Sat, 20 Jul 2024 23:14:31 +0200

Hans van Zijst

hans@social.woefdram.nl

@Uncle Sam That's another thing, the hassle it is to actually vote.

Bit of a tangent, but over here I get an invitation to vote several weeks before an election. Automatically. No registration, no waiting outside in the sun without anyone being allowed to bring me some water, and no "gerrymandering", something that would qualify as election fraud.

Come election day, I take my invitation and ID to the nearest polling station and vote. End of story. No hassle, doesn't take more than 10 minutes in total, including the walk to and from the polling station.

Sat, 20 Jul 2024 23:16:52 +0200

Hans van Zijst

hans@social.woefdram.nl

@Chris Hale Then what..?

Sat, 20 Jul 2024 23:23:32 +0200

Hans van Zijst

hans@social.woefdram.nl

@Uncle Sam The electoral college is the biggest joke of them all, I would say. The way I understand it is that you elect the people who will vote on your behalf, right?

Sat, 20 Jul 2024 23:51:45 +0200

Chris Hale

chrispomeroyhale@social.coop

@hans Thank you for giving me space to speak.

It would be best for Biden to drop out. It would give his party an opportunity to reset. Make it hard for people to poke holes into arguments like I just have.

Otherwise I'd like to see Biden make serious changes to his cabinet. Drop the recently promoted John Kirby. Drop SoS Blinken. Drop UN Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield. I don't think most voters will miss these people. And the people he surrounds himself with can manipulate him as he ages.

Sun, 21 Jul 2024 00:02:49 +0200

Hans van Zijst

hans@social.woefdram.nl

@Chris Hale I wouldn't miss Biden. Good man, but if he can't win he'd better let someone else take over. For the sake of the country (and other parts of the world, including Europe).

I'm not sure what the result of a switch in candidate would mean, America works very different than Europe. Apparently many (enough?) Dems are prepared not to vote if Biden is running, which would mean the orange felon would win.

I don't really understand that position, although @Uncle Sam just explained to me that it requires quite an effort to vote, so people really need to feel convinced of their candidate to make that effort.

I assume that if I were in a similar position, I'd move heaven and earth to make sure the only alternative for the psycho would win, whoever that would be. But again, I'm not America.

Sun, 21 Jul 2024 00:12:09 +0200

Hans van Zijst

hans@social.woefdram.nl

@Uncle Sam Pff, why am I not surprized..? 🙄

I'll have to dig a little deeper in how the American system works then.

But not now, time to get some sleep now.

Sun, 21 Jul 2024 01:21:07 +0200

Chris Hale

chrispomeroyhale@social.coop

@hans Uniquely both candidates have been president before and are each themselves unpopular. Campaigns need messaging that reaches beyond their party base. Just because we might buy into a rhetoric doesn't mean others will.

So, for instance, Biden has selectively applied international law alienating some people in the process -- in some cases their entire families massacred in Gaza -- to establish an "uncommitted delegates" movement. That movement has enough numbers to lose swing states.