aquascoot wrote on Dec 16
th, 2024 at 12:38pm:
SadKangaroo wrote on Nov 8
th, 2024 at 12:17pm:
Frank wrote on Nov 8
th, 2024 at 10:59am:
SadKangaroo wrote on Nov 8
th, 2024 at 10:43am:
This only underscores that, for Frank, it’s always been about trolling or indulging in humour for its own sake. ...they carry themselves as if defeated. It’s as if victimhood is their default state, one they cannot abandon, even when on the winning side.
So laffing at your po-faced kvetching is now 'defeated victimhood' .
What other incoherent nonsense is buzzing in that crestfallen head of yours?
You won, yet you still cling to your alternate-reality nonsense.
That’s a loser mentality.
You’re so accustomed to playing the victim that you don’t know how to handle victory. Perhaps it’s unfair to expect you to adjust so quickly, but by inauguration, let’s hope you’ve figured it out.
Then again, with Trump as the ultimate victim, it’s hardly surprising his supporters can’t break free from this mindset.
When the leader wallows in self-pity, how can his followers rise above it?
if you listened to his podcasts on rogan and theo von, he was very positive and aspirational. JD Vance came across as a true political superstar . I'm sorry if you think trumps message is negative. i think the opposite. i think its hopeful and positive .
His negativity eclipses any fleeting positivity, as does the harsh reality of his claims. Those who voted for him are now at risk of bearing the brunt of his policies, paying more as consumers thanks to his tariffs.
While two million Americans lost their health insurance during his first term, the Congressional Budget Office projects that 13 million fewer people will be covered by 2027, a direct consequence of his administration's decisions. And yet, he’s gearing up for another round, undeterred by this dismal record.
This time, he cannot hide behind lofty aspirations; there is now a tangible political record to scrutinise.
He’s fortunate, however, that his base remains impervious to evidence. They'll rationalise their worsening conditions with excuses such as, "Well, I might be paying more, but it’s still less than I would have under Harris," or similarly flimsy justifications.
Ultimately, the proof will lie in the outcomes.
As sceptical as I am, I would still love to be proven wrong. If he can genuinely utilise the mechanisms he promises to achieve the results he’s touted, I will gladly applaud a job well done.
But the weight of evidence, and the failures of his first term, suggests otherwise, no matter how positive or asperational he is on podcasts.
It’s far more likely that we’ll see a parade of spin, bolstered by contrived comparisons to a hypothetical Harris administration, rather than meaningful progress.
Yet, should he defy all expectations and deliver tangible outcomes, I’ll join his most loyal supporters in commending him. Until then, history and logic suggest the same dismal trajectory awaits.
Being a good salesperson is one thing, but when you secure the deal, you have to deliver.
That's Trump's weakness, that and paying his bills.
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