Elon Musk, acting as an external advisor to President-elect Trump, endorsed Germany’s far-right AfD party on X, claiming it alone could save the country. This intervention, echoing his past support for similar European parties, drew immediate criticism from German officials, including the Social Democrats, who rejected Musk’s interference and “Trumpism.” The AfD, currently polling around 18-19%, is unlikely to lead a government due to other parties’ refusal to cooperate. Germany’s upcoming early elections are scheduled for February 23, 2025.
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As Senator Romney departs, he acknowledges the Republican Party’s transformation under Donald Trump’s influence, noting the dwindling number of “mainstream” Republicans. While he supported many of Trump’s policies, Romney cited character concerns as points of conflict, including Trump’s past legal battles and rhetoric. Despite this, Romney doesn’t anticipate retribution from Trump, believing a successful presidency will solidify a future for the party shaped by figures like J.D. Vance. Romney concludes his political career, emphasizing his legislative accomplishments and expressing a desire to pursue post-political endeavors.
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A right-wing pundit successfully tricked the far-right evangelical magazine *American Reformer* into publishing an essay comprised of edited passages from *The Communist Manifesto*. This hoax, intended to expose a “woke right” within the conservative movement, highlights a deeper struggle over the definition and goals of Trumpism. The prank exposed significant divisions within the Trump coalition regarding the philosophical ambitions of their movement and its relationship to traditional conservative principles. This internal conflict, likely to intensify with Trump’s return to power, underscores the instability of the current right-wing alliance.
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It’s concerning that JD Vance was faced with numerous empty seats at his campaign event in Pennsylvania. In politics, visuals matter, and a lackluster turnout like this can paint a negative picture of a candidate’s momentum and support. While it’s true that not all attendees at a rally translate into votes, the absence of a crowd in a critical state like Pennsylvania raises red flags regarding the viability of Vance’s campaign.
The media plays a significant role in shaping public perception, and it’s essential for them to cover such events accurately. The disparity between the polls and the actual turnout at Vance’s event is puzzling.… Continue reading
Michael Moore recently made a bold statement, claiming that only a ‘landslide’ loss in the upcoming election will guarantee the permanent removal of Donald Trump from the public eye. As someone who, like many others, breathed a sigh of relief when Biden won, I can’t help but nod in agreement with Moore’s sentiment. The thought of never having to hear Trump’s voice again was a comforting one, only to have that feeling shattered when he resurfaced like a stubborn virus.
It’s no secret that Trump has a cult-like following, one that seems to be immune to the concept of defeat. The idea of losing, even by the largest margin, is automatically attributed to election rigging in their minds.… Continue reading
My heart aches when I see families torn apart by the toxicity of Trumpism. It’s disheartening to witness loved ones fall victim to the lies, hatred, and bigotry that have been perpetuated by the former president and his followers. The words of Rudy Giuliani’s daughter echo a sentiment shared by many who have watched as relationships shatter in the wake of Trump’s divisive rhetoric.
The analogy of Trump as a disease is a poignant one. Like a cancer, his influence spreads insidiously, infecting minds and hearts with destructive ideologies. The prevention of such toxicity is indeed a more effective strategy than trying to treat the damage after the fact.… Continue reading
A Trump loss in the upcoming election could be a pivotal moment in American political history. The potential destabilizing impact of another term under his leadership is a terrifying prospect that we cannot afford to entertain. The chaos and division that have characterized his administration must come to an end for the sake of our nation’s future.
Republicans have been led astray by Trump’s brand of populism, abandoning traditional conservative values in favor of a cult of personality. The aftermath of his presidency will require a reckoning within the party as they try to find their way back to a more stable and principled path.… Continue reading
Pete Buttigieg’s recent appearance on Fox News, where he bluntly stated that MAGA is a cult, has sparked a lot of reactions. It’s not surprising that his comments didn’t sit well with many Fox viewers, especially those deeply entrenched in the Trump media bubble. Calling out a cult for what it is, especially when the cult members are unaware of their own cult-like behaviors, can be a tough pill to swallow.
But the reality is, when you look at the characteristics of a cult, it’s hard to deny that there are some striking similarities with the MAGA movement. From blind devotion to the leader, to unquestioning loyalty, to a warped sense of reality, these traits are all too familiar in the world of Trumpism.… Continue reading
When kindergartners are shot, the response is always “thoughts and prayers” and a plea to avoid politicizing the issue. It’s a perplexing scenario that we find ourselves in, unsure of the protocol. Trump, after being defeated at the ballot in 2020, attempted an insurrection and a coup. The systems in place, notably Congressional Republicans and the Supreme Court, have failed to hold him accountable and have even made it easier for the 2024 election to be overturned by Trump and his supporters. We beat him at the ballot box in 2016 by raw votes, and in 2020 through both popular and Electoral College votes.… Continue reading
It’s truly baffling to see the far-right in France crying foul over their loss in the recent elections. Claiming that ‘dirty tricks’ won the election for their opponents is nothing short of ridiculous. The reality is that in politics, alliances are formed to ensure that a majority can unite against a minority, and that’s exactly what happened in France.
The far-right failed to garner enough support on their own, and when faced with a united front against them, they resorted to the age-old tactic of claiming that the election was somehow stolen from them. It’s the same playbook we’ve seen time and time again from right-wing parties across the globe.… Continue reading
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