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Atticus

(15,124 posts)
Wed Nov 20, 2019, 08:54 PM Nov 2019

The Trump cult is banking on the ignorance and apathy of the American voters.

They lie about what the Mueller Report said and did not say, confident that less than 1% of us read much of it.

They are now urging everyone to "read the transcript", thereby enabling them to pretend it "clears" Trump when, in fact, it is tantamount to a confession to a crime.

Today, knowing that only a small minority had the opportunity or the stamina to watch all the impeachment investigation hearings, Trump is bleating that the Republicans are "killing it" at said proceedingswhen, in fact, they've had their collective asses handed to them.

This fabric of lies must be shredded by those of us who know better. Our friends, neighbors and family need to hear the "straight skinny" from US. Pick your targets, pick your topics and don't expect many instant conversions. And, of course, have the ability to back up your opinions with facts.

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The Trump cult is banking on the ignorance and apathy of the American voters. (Original Post) Atticus Nov 2019 OP
dont forget the racism jcgoldie Nov 2019 #1
trump cult is two camps. Elected and electorate Kurt V. Nov 2019 #2
i've been watching the hearings on youtube. barbtries Nov 2019 #3
I tend to agree BannonsLiver Nov 2019 #5
isn't fox running it live as well? barbtries Nov 2019 #8
I'm not sure I can fault them for banking on that BannonsLiver Nov 2019 #4
It's the safest bet there is. I'd guess tens of millions don't even know these hearings... Garrett78 Nov 2019 #10
Cut off the lifeline bdamomma Nov 2019 #6
that network is worth way more than what's on his balance sheet lame54 Nov 2019 #9
Not a bad bet lame54 Nov 2019 #7
Quick scan of evening, old line ABC, NBC news showed good coverage of the hearings. empedocles Nov 2019 #11
Trump cult doesn't care beachbumbob Nov 2019 #12
It's a fair bet, Based on the American public's past performance TeamPooka Nov 2019 #13

barbtries

(28,787 posts)
3. i've been watching the hearings on youtube.
Wed Nov 20, 2019, 08:59 PM
Nov 2019

the c-span feed. today there were nearly 175,000 people watching at the same time i was. there are live feeds up on youtube from all over the place. I think these hearings are being watched in a big way.

BannonsLiver

(16,352 posts)
5. I tend to agree
Wed Nov 20, 2019, 09:03 PM
Nov 2019

There is a lot more interest than the GOP wants people to believe. That would include State TV.

barbtries

(28,787 posts)
8. isn't fox running it live as well?
Wed Nov 20, 2019, 09:08 PM
Nov 2019

somewhat surprising but if so they're doing the right thing. that means my brother and sister are watching too. sadly, i doubt it will change their minds. brainwashed.

but if any of the points repeatedly being reiterated by the Democrats should change some minds, it's in my opinion the facts regarding Ukraine's proximity to Russia, their desire to be a free and democratic nation, and the threat to the national security of the USA if they fail. it's a short hop from there to recognizing that what trump did is worthy of impeachment. still i have little hope.

Garrett78

(10,721 posts)
10. It's the safest bet there is. I'd guess tens of millions don't even know these hearings...
Wed Nov 20, 2019, 09:20 PM
Nov 2019

...are taking place.

bdamomma

(63,832 posts)
6. Cut off the lifeline
Wed Nov 20, 2019, 09:07 PM
Nov 2019

to the cult45, cut off Fox news. Mr Bloomberg can buy that news outlet with his millions.

empedocles

(15,751 posts)
11. Quick scan of evening, old line ABC, NBC news showed good coverage of the hearings.
Wed Nov 20, 2019, 09:26 PM
Nov 2019

Suspect that in trump doubting information is trickling down the food chain.

[This is a major war. Major turning points in WWII occurred in '43 and '42. However, the war went on for bloody more years].

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