QUIT MAKING ME DEFEND DONALD TRUMP!
From a policy standpoint I don't like Trump, but I find myself supporting him when he goes against this level of dishonesty and distortion of the truth. Those against Trump are so sensational about everything Trump does, that I find myself aligned accordingly just to appose the leftists. Does anyone else fall into this trap?
Literally everything since the election has been hysterical. Turn off the news for one month and what has happened to you? Nothing. Nothing President Trump has done has affected your life. It's all hysteria for hysteria-sake.
Trump said that some of those in Charlottesville were "very fine people", and he's right, most of those protesters were not affiliated with white supremacy groups, most just opposed the removing of statues. This is just one of many small examples of what leftists do to create a false narrative.
Policy wise, he's a Bill Clinton that likes guns. Not great, but could be worse. But I find myself defending much that he does or says because the narrative from the "other side" is SO false that I just can't let it be.
I recommend a book written by Sharyl Atkkisson "TThe Smear: How Shady Political Operatives and Fake News Control What You See, What You Think, and How You Vote".
This book details how political operatives use these little phrases in order to influence public opinion. In this case, the phrase "Trump said they're all fine people" is completely false, but is being repeated and propagated by political operatives with support of the media. By the time it gets to your average Social Justice Warrior, the vast majority will not check if it is true but instead embrace it because it fits with their world view. A false statement only needs a kernel of truth to be considered true in this fake news world we live in.
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Good write up! :)
Do you do any of your own podcasts and or talk to people? It would be great to do a collaboration podcast with ya :)
A couple of us have kicked around the idea. I'm on board and excited to do one. I started one with another buddy who just wanted to hit the record button and talk but I'm looking for more of a show template with organization. I'd be happy to discuss further!
Let me know if you think our beliefs are in line. Or even better if there is a contradiction!
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Smart people who have time to keep informed know this. It's the everyday folk who still think the mainstream media report the truth are the people we need to get through to.
Yes sir, informed person reporting in.
Not only am I informed, I also put 60+ hours into Destiny 2 over the last 3 weeks, hung out with my girlfriend a bunch, work a normal job, commute 10 hours a week to my job, sleep a little extra on weekends, post on here/twitter/reddit. And still have free time hehe.
Time management is so key. I see lots of people waste their whole life watching tv and stuff.
The left's hysteria is no mistake, it is social engineering at work.
Fake news is fake by design. They are propaganda outlets run for the purpose of mobilizing weak-minded individuals. The Scalise shooting is an example of what fake news' main purpose is, to mobilize nut-cases to..well...mobilize.
Yes Trump's policies are not that extreme. His rhetoric is just colorful. I like his financial policies and his criticisms of NAFTA/China's currency manipulation/ and other issues like that are great.
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