Aka shock doctrine
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Dagwood222@lemm.ee 2 days ago
Trump is using a technique called ‘The Gish Gallop.’
Obama wanted to pass the ACA and the GOP managed to block it for almost two years because Obama kept talking about that one thing.
Trump is breaking rules left and right; plus screaming about crazy ideas like buying Greenland.
There is so much stuff going on that normal minds just want to shut down to get some peace and quiet.
crusa187@lemmy.ml 1 day ago
Dagwood222@lemm.ee 1 day ago
Remember, ignorance is compliance.
crusa187@lemmy.ml 1 day ago
Yes, and silence is complicity.
possiblylinux127@lemmy.zip 1 day ago
Obama increased mass surveillance and US undercover operations significantly. Bush ultimately started it but Obama has a opportunity to stand on the side of freedom but didn’t take it. Like all recent presidents he was focused on extending the power of the executive branch. The real answer is checks and balances.
Dagwood222@lemm.ee 1 day ago
LOL!
Obama couldn’t get Gitmo closed. How many of those programs did he originate, and how many were passed by the Congress and he didn’t veto them?
He was hamstrung by the GOP and conservative Dems.
The answer is a veto proof progressive Dem majority, not more ‘checks and balances.’
usualsuspect191@lemmy.ca 1 day ago
I believe they call it “flooding the zone” when it’s this particular orange flavour
MutilationWave@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 day ago
I like using firehose of bullshit, but using their words is probably better.
madame_gaymes@programming.dev 1 day ago
drink from the firehose!
MutilationWave@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 day ago
Trelon Trusk: “Supplies!”