Beneath the Spin*Eric L. Wattree
EXCELLENCE IS THE KEY TO BLACK EQUALITY
THE CAPITOL INSURRECTION SAYS IT ALL ABOUT CONSERVATIVE TREACHERY
Greed, self-interest, and White supremacy have always been at the root of the Trump movement, and the selfish, corrupt, and narcissistic flaws that are part of his nature are exactly the traits that appeal to his base. His conservative base has always known that due to the changing demographics, it would take a selfish and corrupt leader to help them stack the deck to maintain their “trumped-up” place in society. And their goal is to hold on to a superior place in society whether they qualify to hold that position are not, just like it was Trump’s goal to get America to give him the presidency regardless to whether he won the election or not.
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Conservatives have a tendency to be mind-numbingly blind to anyone's interests but their own. When they speak of America, they tend to equate America with themselves, and they consider anyone who doesn’t look, think, and act like themselves as ungodly baggage that they have the charitable benevolence to tolerate in their country. The very word "conservative" means dedicated to “conserving” past traditions, which generally means preserving antiquated and poorly thought-through ideas, laws, and behaviors designed to protect the interest of a chosen few - themselves.
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The capitol insurrection against our democracy says it all with respect to their true attitude towards America. While in the past, conservatives claimed to be the most patriotic defenders of American democracy, the recent insurrection has clearly demonstrated that to be a sham. The capitol insurrection was a direct attack on our democracy. So they're not patriotic defenders of American democracy at all; they're ruthlessly un-patriotic defenders of their own self-interests, America be damned.
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These people were only the defenders of American democracy as long as it worked in their own interests, but now that the demographics of the nation is turning against them, they’re no-longer happy with democracy. That’s what the entire Trump movement is all about - and why their motto is, "You won't replace us."
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Both Trump, and the vast majority of conservatives, feel entitled. That’s their connection with Trump, and why they are so loyal to him. That's also why during the insurrection they were heard to say, “This is our last chance to save America”, and why Trump told them if they didn't end the democratic process taking place in the capitol they would lose their country. What his base really meant was, it was their last chance to save White supremacy, and what Trump meant was, if they didn't stop the certification, he'd have to adhere to the Constitution. The country wasn't going to be lost by certifying the election, it would simply throw Trump out of the White House, and there's a big difference between the two.
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So, what was Trump's endgame if his mob had been successful in taking over the capitol? It's simple. In his mind, he thought he could declare martial law and claim that he couldn't turnover the reins of power until he had everything under control, and thereafter, he'd continue to fuel the fire of rebellion to ensure that day never came, thus, becoming America's first dictator. At least, that was his plan. But like everything else he's ever endeavored in his life (other than living on his father's name), there was a serious flaw in his planning. He simply assumed that the military would fall in line. But he's so hated, and looked upon with such disdain, chances are, his plan would have fell through, his mindless followers would have been wiped out, and he would have ended up in prison.
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Many would say that Trump's insurrectionists were merely political fanatics who got out of hand, and not true conservatives. But while it is true the insurrectionists were fanatics, that’s exactly what the vast majority of conservatives have become, and the rest are too self-serving and weak-kneed to defend America against this domestic enemy.
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It is clear that Trump and his motely crew of so-called patriots were intent on overthrowing our government, and now that they've failed, the Republican establishment is determined to look the other way. Neither are patriotic acts. They’re both un-American and irresponsible acts of treason – one a direct act of treason, and the other, an accessory after the fact. So, if the Republicans in the senate turn their backs and allow Donald Trump to walk away with impunity for his egregious assault on our democracy, we should never tolerate their false claims of patriotism again.
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DONALD TRUMP IS A FULL-FLEDGED PSYCHOPATH
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Donald Trump is undoubtedly a psychopath. He doesn’t care anything about America, about his oath to the U.S. Constitution, or the American people. He didn't even care about placing his own Vice President, Mike Pence, in mortal danger. He almost got him killed, and then, he didn't even call to check on him for nearly a week. All Trump cares about is Donald Trump – and in pursuit of his desires, he launched a vicious attack against the United States. Trump tweeted:
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“These are the things and events that happen when a sacred landslide election victory is so unceremoniously & viciously stripped away from great patriots who have been badly & unfairly treated for so long,” he wrote. “Go home with love & in peace. Remember this day forever!”
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That one tweet betrayed the extent of Trump's instability. When he speaks of the, "sacred landslide election victory is so unceremoniously & viciously stripped away from great patriots who have been badly & unfairly treated for so long", he betrays his delusional mindset regarding how he sees himself, and how he's been treated all his life. He feels bitter, and sorry for himself, and he thinks the American people were obligated to be like his daddy, and simply give him the presidency - and that's in spite of the fact that he ran like hell from military service. And when he said, "Remember this day forever!”, it shows that he feels proud of what he did. He thinks America got what it deserved for not being nice to him like his daddy. His tweet clearly demonstrates that Trump has the mindset of a petulant child. That's what makes him so dangerous, because he's also as reckless and unpredictable as a child.
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Common signs of psychopathy
1). Socially irresponsible behavior.
2). Tendency to disregard or violate the rights of others.
3). Inability to distinguish between right and wrong.
4). Difficulty with showing remorse or empathy.
5). Tendency to lie often.
6). Manipulate and hurt others.
7). Recurring problems with the law.
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| MELANIA TRUMP LOOKING ALLURINGLY AT JUSTIN TRUDEAU |
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That also explains why he slithered out of town instead of attending President-Elect Joe Biden's inauguration. He lacks both class and common courtesy - and he couldn't care less about our national traditions. Donald Trump is among the worst disasters that's ever plagued this nation, and he was only elected as a backlash by bigots for their having to "endure" eight years of President Obama.
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These Republicans are being totally irresponsible. They’re completely ignoring their oath to defend the Constitution against all enemies, foreign or domestic, and they're placing their fear of being voted out of office above the interest of the nation. So, the bottom line is, instead of defending our Constitution, these Republican politicians have decided to collude with this domestic enemy of the United States in order to allow Trump to escape being held accountable for his egregiously irresponsible and treasonous actions. Thus, they’ve shown themselves to be of absolutely no value to this nation. So, they should all be swept out of office at our very earliest convenience – or sooner. They've shown that no campaign pledge they make in the future can be trusted, because they seek office for their own gain instead of in the interest of the country. That's a direct and present danger to the nation, as we'll undoubtedly see when the senate acquits Trump for his treasonous actions.
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The founding fathers must be spinning in their graves.
Eric L. Wattree
Religious bigotry: It's not that I hate everyone who doesn't look, think, and act like me - it's just that God does.