Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Latest Breaking News

Midnight Writer

(25,098 posts)

6. The Potemkin Administration. It's all just one big show.

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Mon Dec 8, 2025, 05:06 PM

Monday

I am convinced the oligarchs and the GOP are using patsy Trump to push through their most unpopular agenda items, knowing he will soon be out of the picture.

After Trump crashes, they will distance themselves from him and blame him for the whole shitshow, washing their own hands of any responsibility.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

10 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

ICE Barbie Sued Over Tear-Gas Stunt for MAGA Influencers [View all] BumRushDaShow Monday OP

EVERYTHING they do is for show and Trump fancies himself the director Attilatheblond Monday #1

I know the feeling and empathize IronLionZion Monday #2

Good. The nearby residences need massive remediation efforts to make their homes livable. SunSeeker Monday #3

Good for them . . . JustAnotherGen Monday #4

Impressing conservative influencers BOSSHOG Monday #5

The Potemkin Administration. It's all just one big show. Midnight Writer Monday #6

Exactly MW popsdenver Tuesday #8

I was watching a Portland Livestream last month berniesandersmittens Monday #7

They did the same thing in Portland during the George Floyd protests. ChicagoTeamster Tuesday #9

I am glad to see this. riversedge Tuesday #10