Examining the Big Lie
Followers of the Big Lie cite photographs like this to support their beliefs.
It’s true that Trump had some huge rallies. Angry morons are easy to manipulate. If that weren’t so, Trump wouldn’t have gotten anywhere near the White House.
It’s also true that Biden eschewed rallies, at least partially due to his concern about being responsible for “super spreader” events. He’s probably aware, as well, that he really doesn’t have a bombastic bone in his body, and that the 81 million people who voted for him are completely disinclined to show up someplace and scream out praises.
These people cannot accept the truth and would rather hang on to what they are being told by the most prolific liar in U.S. history. They don’t seem able to assimilate two main facts:
• The Big Lie failed to pass muster in any of the 60+ courts that reviewed it, including the U.S. Supreme Court. If this is a conspiracy to remove Trump, there are one hell of a lot of independent judges involved in it.
• Most people really hate Trump. The outcome of the election was projected far in advance of voting day, via an enormous number of polls.
Of course, Americans’ hostility is even greater now than it was in November of 2020, insofar as the evidence of election tampering is growing every day.
Nonetheless, there will be people who support him even when he’s incarcerated, or has fled the country to evade justice. It’s hard to believe, but it’s true.
Michael Flynn, who had suggested that Trump declare martial law to overturn the 2020 election, has, understandably resisted attempts of the panel investigating January 6 to subpoena his phone records. Last week, he lost his bid in court to block the House select committee.
Did you ever notice that the style of our cars has become increasingly conformist?
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that, as long as there is no clear discrimination, the states may do as they wish re: voting rights as established in the 14th and 15th Amendments to the Constitution.
Mr. Rega writes Happy Christmas.
Sadly. I don’t know to whom to attribute this masterpiece of political humor, but I thought it well worth sharing.
It’s been a while since we discussed the life cycle analysis associated with EVs vs. gas- and diesel-powered vehicles.
It would be great if there were more Tom Steyers (progressive billionaires) in the world and fewer Jeff Bezoses (selfish, abusive billionaires).
One of the most repugnant aspects of American culture is our notorious butchering of the English language. For whatever reason, the error that cheeses me off most is the misuse of the word “literally,” as in “The Vikings are literally getting slaughtered.” No, cows get literally slaughtered; the Vikings are far behind in the football game.
Well, not really, but the video below is worth your time, and especially if you like to laugh.
