We all are aware of the propaganda war being waged by the
donald and his republican minions. Here are the latest three:
Democrats are Socialists: This was on NPR Monday,
August 3rd. republicans are spreading the ‘news’ that Democrats are
socialist and have moved decidedly to the left. Nothing could be further from
the truth in my experience. The more likely truth is that republicans have been
moving farther to the right year after year. If Democrats simply remain at the
same point they always have, then the widening gap is due to republicans
becoming far more conservative.
This is true in my own case. There are family members who
think I’ve moved very left in recent years. I simply do not believe that. I
have been a practical centrist for many years. I remain so. The family members,
however, have become much more conservative and reactionary. So beware,
friends, the socialism feared by republicans is in reality their own turn
toward fascism. From that perspective, a dog catcher would seem a dangerous
reactionary if he simply did his/her job.
Stock Market will Crash with Biden Victory: This is
one of donald’s favorite claims – that his administration has been the primary
cause for the rise in the three primary stock markets. Economists would
disagree with him because the economy nearly crashed with the real estate and
mortgage debacle of 2008/09. It was Obama’s administration that carefully
rebuilt the mechanisms of the economy, rebuilt faith in our systems, and set
the stage for a marvelous comeback. That happened. It continued during the
beginning of donald’s term, but he has done many things to endanger that
recovery. Trade wars with many nations, primarily China, undercutting agri-business. Higher tariffs on many goods upended foreign trade in many
sectors of our economy. The enormous reserves of cash triggered stock purchases
and that has created a bubbled stock market environment. As printed here many
times, current stock values are wildly overvalued. Any drop in their price will be a bubble crashing, not a lost election of a pretend business mogul.
Trump To Refuse Loss of Election: As late as August 3rd
the donald claimed he may remain in office under his emergency powers should
the election be lost. Nonsense. Any emergency currently existing or arising
then will be primarily caused by the donald. Mismanagement of the COVID-19
pandemic, picking a war with China, breaking international agreements and
mutual defense treaties, are all contributors to a crisis of faith in America.
Removing him from office will be the single most important action the American
people can do to save the nation and its economy.
The republican party started down this road in the 1980’s.
They continued to ramp up their perfidy until this day. They will have to
rebuild or rename the party to gain a fresh start. Such a pity that the proud
party of Lincoln has fallen to this low level.
August 6, 2020
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