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no_hypocrisy

(47,934 posts) Mon Jul 22, 2024, 05:47 AM Jul 22

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IMO, this is what caught Trump's campaign off guard. [View all]

I believe they thought if Joe Biden stepped down, it would be due to a "failing" such as health, mental health, and/or dispiritedness. And they could add that to their campaign, Joe's weakness.

But instead, Joe Biden did step down, but for a higher calling, The Country. A selfless act in the spirit of patriotism.

Trump and his MAGA minions for years have tried to portray themselves as the "true Americans" and "patriots" while Democrats were traitors and the destruction of democracy.

And they are bewildered. Why would anyone give up that power if they didn't have to? (In their eyes, to save the country would not be a valid option.) They don't understand empathy, sympathy, benevolence, answering to a higher call. They just don't get it. And they can't respond. That's why Stephen Miller was crying; it was out of confusion and frustration. And it's not just Stephen Miller.

How do you criticize the equivalent of a saint?

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IMO, this is what caught Trump's campaign off guard. [View all] no_hypocrisy Jul 22 OP

Yes the PutinGOP and Trump are reeling for a number of reasons. Irish_Dem Jul 22 #1

I'll add to your premises, another "strategy" was reverse psychology. no_hypocrisy Jul 22 #3

I carefully observed the obvious Putin/GOP trolls all over the internet Irish_Dem Jul 22 #7

I wholeheartedly supported Joe on my SM and was called AllyCat Jul 22 #12

I did not see this happening here. Irish_Dem Jul 22 #43

I'm sure Russian bots were pushing both sides, to increase division. Let's not paint only Biden stay supporters LymphocyteLover Jul 22 #14

Yes, probably pushing both sides to create chaos and confusion PatSeg Jul 22 #37

Oh right. A backfire. Captain Zero Jul 22 #26

Tough shit...people in hell want ice water. emulatorloo Jul 22 #35

So which do you consider me? A PutinGOP/Trump troll, or just their well-intentioned, hapless dupe? Mister Ed Jul 22 #47

Your comments are 100% incorrect about me and my motives. Irish_Dem Jul 22 #48

Flawless analysis bucolic_frolic Jul 22 #2

I think our Dem reps should start referring to us and each other as patriots. Republicans pull that crap all the time Maraya1969 Jul 22 #4

Or maybe Constitutionalists. We support the Constitution. Raven123 Jul 22 #6

This a wonderful idea RVN VET71 Jul 22 #8

Cannot rec this enough Cosmocat Jul 22 #16

I support Biden because he wakes up every day and asks himself what he can do for his country Raven123 Jul 22 #5

When the racial and misoginistic attacks johnnyfins Jul 22 #9

This will become tricky, FeelingBlue Jul 22 #30

That wont matter Squidly Jul 22 #52

She will dust it off her shoulders Dem4life1234 Jul 22 #53

Stephen Miller was crying? What color were the tears? Did they make hissing noises and steam as they touched the ground? jaxexpat Jul 22 #10

Likely Miller's tears were drops of sulfuric acid. no_hypocrisy Jul 22 #11

I love your post. zanana1 Jul 22 #18

For a quicker cure, $75.00 gets you a 2' x 1" mirror a silver cross 1" x 1/4" and a wooden stea -- sorry. It's STAKE. 3Hotdogs Jul 22 #44

Not crying, but he did have a meltdown karin_sj Jul 22 #46

Reminds me a lot Metaphorical Jul 22 #51

GOP? 3825-87867 Jul 22 #13

Realistically he is stepping down because of overwhelming pleas. JohnnyRingo Jul 22 #15

Maybe you could newdayneeded Jul 22 #22

NOW, who is the old and senile guy? DinahMoeHum Jul 22 #17

Miller was CRYING? 2naSalit Jul 22 #19

Here is the clip Renew Deal Jul 22 #23

Thank you! 2naSalit Jul 22 #27

All I saw... 2naSalit Jul 22 #32

I agree. Trump I. Particular is all about himself. Renew Deal Jul 22 #20

The GOP are King George in Hamilton. apnu Jul 22 #21

They were counting on chaos Johnny2X2X Jul 22 #24

Their job is tearing things apart! Hope22 Jul 22 #25

President Biden will become a hero... sanduca Jul 22 #28

But, they lie and will say it's about his health. Buttloads of lies are endless with them mucifer Jul 22 #29

That's exactly the same sentiment as the NY TImes jayschool2013 Jul 22 #31

I guarantee they are freaking out now. The entire campaign is now reset. honest.abe Jul 22 #33

Miller was crying? XanaDUer2 Jul 22 #34

You won't hear another word about Hunter Biden from them malaise Jul 22 #36

The MAGAs are DownriverDem Jul 22 #38

Wait a minute. Miller was "crying?" sarchasm Jul 22 #39

Ok, I see ... I did a google ... sarchasm Jul 22 #40

Lol thanks! I just posted the same question you asked! ms liberty Jul 22 #42

lol! I was really hoping he was actually crying about it. sarchasm Jul 22 #45

Stephen Miller was crying? That makes me feel happy. Where did this happen? ms liberty Jul 22 #41

Beautiful example of how the right thing will always move hearts and minds in a way that bullshit cannot. somaticexperiencing Jul 22 #49

agree debm55 Jul 22 #50