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douglas9

(4,811 posts)
Mon Jun 9, 2025, 12:38 PM 4 hrs ago

The Great Distractor: Auditioning for Trump's Spectacle

Why are Progressives auditioning for Trump’s spectacle? California Gov. Newsom said Trump sent in the National Guard to my city, LA, “Because they want a spectacle.” Exactly.

Trump is getting killed on the economy. Trump got elected on the promise he’d end inflation on “Day One.” He promised $2/gallon gas, and to bring down the price of eggs. Eggs are still at $8/dozen. Prices are up because of Trump’s kamikaze tariffs and a recession is staring us in the eyes.

So Trump, the Distractor-in-Chief, changes the channel to “illegal immigration.”


https://www.gregpalast.com/trump-the-great-distractor/

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The Great Distractor: Auditioning for Trump's Spectacle (Original Post) douglas9 4 hrs ago OP
Sometimes chickens lay eggs and in this case Greg layed one, too ... marble falls 3 hrs ago #1
He was elected by the ignoratti who profess mwmisses4289 3 hrs ago #2
Last time I checked, ICE is costing us billions Johonny 3 hrs ago #3

marble falls

(65,924 posts)
1. Sometimes chickens lay eggs and in this case Greg layed one, too ...
Mon Jun 9, 2025, 12:46 PM
3 hrs ago

... people are angry and acting out because no progressive leaders past Walz, Bernie, AOC and some others are getting out there and whip up organized resistance.

Why is Congress sitting on its hands????

Why aren't more of us getting out on the streets???

WHERE ARE OUR LEADERS???

mwmisses4289

(1,223 posts)
2. He was elected by the ignoratti who profess
Mon Jun 9, 2025, 01:12 PM
3 hrs ago

to believe his lies and hate America, Americans, but most of all hate themselves.

Johonny

(23,796 posts)
3. Last time I checked, ICE is costing us billions
Mon Jun 9, 2025, 01:15 PM
3 hrs ago

And we aren't any safer. Indeed, we are so unsafe suddenly we need the national guard sent, which also costs money. Trump is the great spender.

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