Trump supporters at CPAC fashion a golden statue of their idol. Photo: @NumbersMuncher/Twitter In the American system, with the president’s dual roles of symbolic head of state and head of government, defeated presidents generally fade from sight. The last two presidents to be defeated after a single term, George Bush and Jimmy Carter, immediately entered into political exile.
To the outside world, it seems strange that Republicans would not only tolerate this but in many cases actively encourage it. Trump’s appeal to his party was rooted in his reality-television-corroborated claim to be a lifelong winner. Come to Trump’s side, he promised incessantly, and you will win so much you’ll get tired of it.
When asked if the election was legitimate, Republican elected officials generally endorse theory No. 3. Asked by ABC’s Jonathan Karl to affirm that the election was not stolen, House Minority Whip Steve Scalise refused, instead insisting, “There were a few states that did not follow their state laws,” before changing the subject. The key to understanding this dynamic is that, in Scalise’s mind, he is taking a moderate position.
At the same time, as they deny their party had any responsibility for it, Republicans are downplaying the insurrection itself. “This was a riot in which none of the protesters themselves killed anybody,” Glenn Greenwald told Laura Ingraham. Fox News has trained its audience to be able to simultaneously believe that the January 6 riot was a violent false-flag operation to discredit the right and a legitimate peaceful exercise in the petitioning of government for a redress of grievances.
jonathanchait Waste of a good toilet.
jonathanchait Same idea behind what the United Daughters of the Confederacy did after the Civil War: Spread the idea that they & their racist ilk were really the good ones all along, and doesn't that also make us winners too?
jonathanchait Indeed, it is a cult. And it needs to be stamped out, post haste.
jonathanchait MAGA...
jonathanchait Did Sacha Baron Cohen pay Jeff Coons to make this? Just asking. I mean he’sgot a wand in his hand? Its a gag people!
jonathanchait .THE PEOPLE'S TEMPLE Of TRUMP Trump followers will not allow themselves to recognize that they have been supporting a mentally ill man, for they would have to admit to themselves they have Mental deficiencies of their own.
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jonathanchait Fools gold
jonathanchait Just as horrific as in person👿
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EllenDatlow jonathanchait A fantastic representation of the Southern Army.
jonathanchait cult?
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