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Redleg

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5. Very true. Their definition of "authenticity" rings hollow.

Reply to PCIntern (Reply #4)

Wed Apr 8, 2026, 10:11 AM

23 hrs ago

I have heard MAGA people say that they love Trump because "he tells it like it is." What they should say is "Trump tells it like I think it is." There is a clear confirmation bias that turns Trump's frequent and blatant lies into "truths" for these low-information voters.

I remember a student I had in a leadership seminar back when Hillary Clinton was running against Trump. She said to a classmate that she could never vote for Hillary because she couldn't stand her voice. I couldn't help saying "have you listened to Donald Trump speak?"

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The end of the Trump presidency [View all] Henry203 Yesterday OP

America will never be the same. Trump will continue to change GusBob Yesterday #1

I hope so but am not very optimistic about this because people have short memories Redleg 23 hrs ago #2

In no time at all, the idiots will prefer to "have a beer" PCIntern 23 hrs ago #4

Very true. Their definition of "authenticity" rings hollow. Redleg 23 hrs ago #5

Yeah, I'd really love to have a beer with JD Vance... mr715 20 hrs ago #28

As long as Fox News is still allowed to spew their garbage... Initech 21 hrs ago #17

Its unclear when the Strait will open Johonny 23 hrs ago #3

Inflation, and recession. Wednesdays 20 hrs ago #22

Not quite right swong19104 23 hrs ago #6

I disagree ever so slightly . . . AverageOldGuy 22 hrs ago #7

When this started diesel was $3.79. Today it is $5.07. Everytime a MAGAt fills his/her pickup they flashman13 22 hrs ago #8

That lame duck will continue to pluck us clean. BattleRow 22 hrs ago #10

The Republicans are too powerful. We need to knock them out of their power. Initech 20 hrs ago #18

He can try, but the aura of invincability is gone. This is one TACO too many. flashman13 20 hrs ago #24

Unfortunately our ultra corrupt billionaire owned media is too busy kissing every square inch of his ass to care. Initech 20 hrs ago #29

Those billionaires need Trump as much as he needs them. A weakened Trump weakens them. flashman13 20 hrs ago #30

No, it's Biden's fault... (SARCASM) /nt artemisia1 21 hrs ago #14

It's not sarcasm, it's real. Wednesdays 20 hrs ago #23

True, but it's also "Obama's economy", don't forget, lol. artemisia1 20 hrs ago #25

And it ain't coming down any time soon... paleotn 21 hrs ago #15

Absolutely correct. flashman13 20 hrs ago #20

Krasnov is a complete + utter FAILURE... ultralite001 22 hrs ago #9

You may be underestimating the IGNORANCE of the Deplorable electorate. NoMoreRepugs 22 hrs ago #11

Lee Greenwoods song proud to be an American will become a joke song! kimbutgar 22 hrs ago #12

....HE ruined our relationships! Hope22 21 hrs ago #13

Again? flvegan 21 hrs ago #16

Many times before. republianmushroom 20 hrs ago #19

Meh. Another distraction is waiting in the wings. Wednesdays 20 hrs ago #21

After Trump's covid debacle and failed coup... C_U_L8R 20 hrs ago #26

Well, that would be nice... MineralMan 20 hrs ago #27

...CAN'T COME SOON ENOUGH! Totally Tunsie 12 hrs ago #31

Nah quakerboy 11 hrs ago #32