He and his MAGA allies are ramping up the sexism and misogyny as part of a closing message that they will restore men to their rightful place—of total control over women.
  • perestroika@slrpnk.net
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    2 months ago

    Summary:

    • lies come out when mouth opens
    • mentally unstable
    • past of criminal behaviour
    • incapable of seeking or adhering to expert advise
    • needs adult help in diplomacy

    I keep wondering why he seems to have any chance at all. Guesses:

    • he seems to have access to considerable campaign money, due to oligarchs funding him (broken campaign finance laws)
    • he has taken hostage the right-leaning electorate since they have no alternatives (majoritarian electoral system forcing a two-party landscape)
    • some saw the exchange value of their labour disappear (and foolishly think the extreme right might help)
    • some saw life change, can’t adapt (and foolishly think that reactionary politics would help them)
    • some have graduated without any skill of political thought, because nobody taught them
    • some live in social media bubbles

    Obviously, society is not well. A healthy society should be able to recognize a confidence artist trying to con them.