Nothing Trump is doing is moving MAGA past wanting all the Epstein files out. Clearly they delude themselves into thinking there’s nothing that would reflect badly on their Orange Painted Turd God. Trump of course knows better. Lately he’s ramped up his so-called revenge tour but that’s not working either. Not even the raid on John Bolton’s home and office. But since it seems forever there’s been ONE person conservatives always turned to when they wanted to assign blame for something George Soros. Invoking Soros has probably gotten more GOPers elected than anything.
Think I’m kidding? Let’s look at the lay of the land both now and in the time before Trump. The current GOP Prime Directive is that anything good that has taken place since the the day he was born is due to Donald J. Trump having entered this never before worth a damn world. ‘All Glory to Trump’ and all that. Prior to the rise of Trump to political power the GOP Prime Directive was that anything bad (or that they deemed to be bad) was due to George Soros having been born! We haven’t heard Soros invoked much in Trump 2.0 but that’s changed.
Yep, according to Rolling Stone Trumpty’s very fine brain seems to have remembered the name George Soros. Trump has been going after people since he was sworn in but more recently he’s gotten on a roll. His Hit List of people for DOJ to go after is growing ever bigger and at an ever faster rate. It’s not getting him past ‘Epstein, Epstein Epstein’ but there was always the ole conservative boogeyman they could invoke. George Soros.
It’s always worked. If not as sometimes crazy intense as hatred of the Clintons or Obama Soros has been a sure fire solid ‘go to guy’ when the GOP needed the masses to rally against Democrats and what’s now called the Deep State. Somewhere in that rotting material inside Trump’s skull he remembers that. It always worked for him and the GOP before. Trumpty is throwing everything at the wall hoping something sticks and since nothing else has worked why not try to milk the Soros cow one more time?
Trumpty’s on a roll sending DOJ and other government agencies hither and yonder after Democrats. For Soros he’s using what he thinks is his biggest gun – the DOJ:
“George Soros, and his wonderful Radical Left son, should be charged with RICO because of their support of Violent Protests, and much more, all throughout the United States of America,” Trump wrote Wednesday on Truth Social, referencing conspiracy theories claiming that Soros and his philanthropic group, the Open Society Foundation, pay money to and supply violent protesters.
“We’re not going to allow these lunatics to rip apart America any more, never giving it so much as a chance to ‘BREATHE,’ and be FREE. Soros, and his group of psychopaths, have caused great damage to our Country! That includes his Crazy, West Coast friends. Be careful, we’re watching you!” Trump added.
As I’ve said, Soros has been a reliable distraction for the GOP for decades. Every single MAGA reacts like Pavlov’s dog when his name comes up and gets obsessed over him walking around free doing whatever it is he does. I say Trump is now trying to replace the name Epstein in MAGA minds with Soros. He’s hoping they will suddenly realize Soros is still ‘secretly ruling the world’ and wrap themselves up in their Soros CT security blankets like they have before for the GOP.
Will it work? Who knows. I’d like to see some prominent Democrats recognize what I do, what Trump is trying to do and make a show of calling it out for what it is: A blatant attempt to move the conversation away from Epstein. This could be meme and even billboard rich territory. Imagine Trump in between two large serving platters (gold of course). In his right hand he’s almost done putting the lid on a picture of Epstein. In his right he’s holding high the lid on an image of Soros, even an ‘Evil Soros’ meme. Captions for the cartoon bubble over Trump’s head could get pretty creative.
Well, it’s just a thought. For now I suggest if talking with a conservative hit them with what I’ve said – that Trump’s so desperate to change the subject from Epstein he’s invoking Soros as a shield.
If bringing out 95 year-old George Soros doesn’t work, who or what will be the next big bogey wheeled out to dampen/deflect the curiosity of the mindless MAGA masses? Bingo cards, anyone?
Wonder how the above scumbag tactic used by the “Orange Painted Turd God” as revealed above, sits with one or more of his propaganda tactics identified in the following list:
1. Glittering Generalities
Definition: Uses vague, positive phrases to evoke patriotic feelings without specifics.
Example: “Make America Great Again,” which appeals broadly without explaining what makes America “great” or how to achieve it
Truthout
DW
2. Name-Calling and Dehumanization
Definition: Assigns derogatory labels to opponents, framing them negatively.
Example: Terms like “Crooked Hillary” and “Radical Left,” as well as calling immigrants “animals” or “vermin,” dehumanize and isolate opponents
NECC Observer
DW
3. Fear-Based Rhetoric
Definition: Portrays specific groups or situations as existential threats, often without basis.
Example: Describing immigration as an “invasion” to instill fear and justify extreme policies
Truthout
NECC Observer
4. The Big Lie Technique
Definition: Repeats a major falsehood until it becomes accepted as truth.
Example: Persistent claims of voter fraud in the 2020 election, despite a lack of evidence
Truthout
5. Firehose of Falsehood
Definition: Overwhelms audiences with a high volume of false or misleading claims.
Example: The sheer number of false statements made daily by Trump’s team, making it hard for fact-checkers to keep up
NECC Observer
6. Bandwagon Appeal
Definition: Encourages people to follow the majority, creating a sense of mass support.
Example: Rally chants like “USA!” and referring to supporters as the “silent majority” encourage conformity
DW
7. Plain Folks Appeal
Definition: Frames the speaker as an ordinary person to gain trust.
Example: Trump’s casual style and “man of the people” language create a relatable, outsider image
Truthout
8. Card Stacking
Definition: Selectively presents facts to support a narrative while omitting counterpoints.
Example: Highlighting job growth without mentioning policies that primarily benefit the wealthy
PolitiFact
9. Nationalism and Restorative Nostalgia
Definition: Uses patriotic rhetoric to create a longing for an idealized past.
Example: “America First” and “Make America Great Again” align with nationalist and isolationist ideals
Truthout
10. Direct Communication and Echo Chambers
Definition: Bypasses traditional media to speak directly to supporters, fostering unchallenged loyalty.
Example: Platforms like Truth Social and Twitter (now X) allow for controlled narratives and closed feedback loops
NECC Observer
11. False Equivalency
Definition: Equates controversies to blur accountability.
Example: Deflecting criticisms by suggesting opponents are equally or more corrupt, creating a “both sides” perspective
Truthout
12. Projection and Scapegoating
Definition: Accuses others of the speaker’s own faults.
Example: Accusations of corruption directed at opponents, deflecting attention from similar criticisms faced by Trump himself
DW
13. Appeal to Authority and Strongman Image
Definition: Frames the leader as the only one capable of solving complex issues.
Example: Referring to himself as the “law and order” candidate, suggesting he alone can protect America
Truthout
14. Appeals to Victimhood
Definition: Frames the speaker and followers as oppressed by an unjust system.
Example: Claiming “fake news” or a “deep state” attack against himself and his supporters to justify actions
NECC Observer
15. Demonization and Othering
Definition: Frames groups or opponents as fundamentally dangerous or anti-American.
Example: Referring to immigrants as criminals or opponents as enemies of the state
NECC Observer
16. False Promises and Over-Simplification
Definition: Makes grand promises that are easy to remember but unrealistic.
Example: Promises like “drain the swamp” or “build the wall” simplify complex issues without viable plans
Truthout
17. Gish Gallop (Overloading Arguments)
Definition: Overwhelms with rapid-fire claims to distract or confuse.
Example: Using multiple unrelated accusations in debates or speeches to bog down opponents
DW
18. Ad Hominem Attacks
Definition: Focuses on personal attacks to divert from policy or substance
(Ref: MEDIUM Oct 28 2024)