George Conway added "psychopathocracy" to autocracy, theocracy, kleptocracy, and kakistocracy. I'd like to add psychology to these descriptors. Putin has strong motivation, knowledge, and KGB skill to dismantle democracy for revenge for USA destroying the Soviet Union. He knows how utilize men like Trump and Musk to do it; he plays them off against each other. Trump and Musk do not care about democracy or the Constitution just themselves. Trump wants power, subjugation, money, and instant/constant attention. Musk wants power, money, and to do what others have not. How long will it take for Putin to be done with Trump, do away with him, and then seduce and manipulate J.D. Vance? How come we do not make the obvious plain? We see the trees but what about the forest?
Ridicule is an effective weapon when one has power. Without power, it becomes a rationale for the faction in power to punish the powerless. My concern: DO "we" still have power? We are certainly no longer IN power.
Thank-you Carle. I think I've finally moved past the freaking out stage. I needed this. Gives me more courage to speak up.
We are in deeper now, Jill. The darkest hour is just before dawn.
George Conway added "psychopathocracy" to autocracy, theocracy, kleptocracy, and kakistocracy. I'd like to add psychology to these descriptors. Putin has strong motivation, knowledge, and KGB skill to dismantle democracy for revenge for USA destroying the Soviet Union. He knows how utilize men like Trump and Musk to do it; he plays them off against each other. Trump and Musk do not care about democracy or the Constitution just themselves. Trump wants power, subjugation, money, and instant/constant attention. Musk wants power, money, and to do what others have not. How long will it take for Putin to be done with Trump, do away with him, and then seduce and manipulate J.D. Vance? How come we do not make the obvious plain? We see the trees but what about the forest?
I've seen a post or 2 from AOC, and she is on that track.
Ridicule is an effective weapon when one has power. Without power, it becomes a rationale for the faction in power to punish the powerless. My concern: DO "we" still have power? We are certainly no longer IN power.
Power comes in Numbers. That is another component. We use Unity to build Numbers. Listen to Erica in here. https://hotbuttons.substack.com/p/a-movements-success?r=3m1bs
We sure are Carl. Some of those reps could have been heros. I did leave a message on Masseys line, saying just that. I think he voted no.
I was counting the months today. Its been 6. I hope we can hold on to our thin thread.