Even worse in today's #NYTimes is that the top story is given over to Trump.
There are real issues demanding coverage, but they give him prime placement to spin his lies and make his threats.
When will media learn that "Trump says" stories only help spread his propaganda and are NOT news?
Even worse in today's #NYTimes is that the top story is given over to Trump.
There are real issues demanding coverage, but they give him prime placement to spin his lies and make his threats.
When will media learn that "Trump says" stories only help spread his propaganda and are NOT news?
Days after threatening Colombia with a military strike, President Trump invites to the White House the leader of the South American country, who is a former member of a Marxist guerrilla group.
How is this any surprise? The #TrumpShakedown tactic has been very clear.
Make a range of wild, vague threats. Wait for the mark to come and pay the "insurance" to the mob. Then lean on the newly subservient lackey, until you eventually stab them in the back.
How do leaders, countries, media and law firms keep falling for this?
#ThisIsAmericaNow
#AmericanClownEmperor
#AlwaysAGriftWithTrump
Serious answer - "America First" always promised letting Trump act above the law.
So, yes, his voters certainly are okay with it (that's about 30% and overwhelmingly white). His opponents always knew the risks and tried to stop him (another 30%, overwhelmingly not white). The remaining 40% avoid all politics and just try to survive the day.
The US now presents itself as a lawless and piratical nation, plundering and pillaging the assets of a poorer neighbor. Serious question: Are most Americans okay with that?
Serious answer - "America First" always promised letting Trump act above the law.
So, yes, his voters certainly are okay with it (that's about 30% and overwhelmingly white). His opponents always knew the risks and tried to stop him (another 30%, overwhelmingly not white). The remaining 40% avoid all politics and just try to survive the day.
"It's not going to cost Americans anything" he says, while pushing thru a $1 Trillion military budget and slashing medicare/medicaid spending.
The quid pro quo takeover for oil.
"It's not going to cost Americans anything" he says, while pushing thru a $1 Trillion military budget and slashing medicare/medicaid spending.
