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Jan C's avatar

Why keep on about Springfield? Maybe because the bloody media doesn't have to focus on lack of policies, Project 2025, Trump's unfitness, JD Vance's hideousness, etc? Or it keeps people from thinking about policies, Project 2025...?

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G G's avatar
Sep 22Edited

They double down because Vance follows Trump, and Trump doesn't have a comprehensive view, he has a well exercised playbook. His dogged strategising is nearing the end of its usefulness.

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Abhcán's avatar

Timothy Synder has some insightful thoughts on this question.

"A lady in Springfield, Ohio lost her cat and found it, and Trump and Vance have made this the centerpiece of their campaign. This might seem mysterious or just stupid. But Trump and Vance are intelligent and talented politicians, and their actions make sense within their political theory.

"Though alien to most Americans, the worldview is important to understand, because it forecasts how America would be ruled should these men come to power. It has three elements: fantasy, impotence, and fascism."

https://snyder.substack.com/p/fantasy-impotence-fascism

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Kate Bergam's avatar

I really do appreciate this column thank you for keeping the comments open.

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Melissa Ryan's avatar

Thank you! I appreciate the feedback.

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BC's avatar

Donnie is doing a 2-for-1: Obviously to avoid incarceration & hide the truth if he wins… But Donnie knows damn well he’s fated to lose, so he’s desperate to recruit domestic terrorists he can use to attack the United States of America 🇺🇸... AGAIN. … cuz Donnie wants to plunge a butcher knife 🔪 into Lady Liberty’s neck since he’s hog-tied in a jealous rage. WE don’t want him and he wants to kill U.S. for it.

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