The Dems have been saying for a year that if Trump wins they will challenge and that they will simply not accept defeat no matter what. But that if Trump challenges in any way it is not acceptable. You can't have it both ways (unless you have no first principles).
John Ziegler wrote a very good article yesterday on why he believes some of Trump's most ardent supporters (mistakenly) believe that he is not only going to win,but win by a landslide. It's true that Ziegler is a Conservative Never Trumper, but that also allows him to have the ability to look into the mindset of fellow conservatives and see why they believe this is 2016 all over again. And more importantly, point out the reality they are failing to grasp...
Btw, this is a piece from the same publication (Mediaite) as your original link. So while I didn't think your link (about something described as a joke) was particularly relevant to my post about deliberately creating and spreading propaganda, I do thank you for (unintentionally) making me aware of this pretty insightful analysis...
"Many of those who have closely followed my career in talk radio, documentary films, and column-writing turned out to be strong Trump supporters, and they have been extremely disappointed, even angered, by my unwillingness to jump on the Trump train. It probably didn’t help that
it appears I helped popularize the #Cult45 hashtag to describe the Trump fanatics who seem to view him more as a religious cult leader than as a politician.
This rather painful set of circumstances has perhaps provided me with a rather unique perspective on those who inhabit MAGA World. Consequently, I may have some insight into why strong Trump supporters are SO convinced that he is going to win this presidential election.
This column is about why Trump super-fans are positive that I, like the rest of those in the “conventional wisdom” (for which I usually have extreme distrust) are totally wrong, just like we were in 2016.
Here are the top ten explanations…
This is 2016 All Over Again:
However, this time there is no Hillary Clinton, no James Comey, no independent voters curious about what Trump might be like as president, and no Democratic complacency.
Polls Are Meaningless:
To be clear, the polling error this time around would have to be worse than it was in 2016 for Trump to repeat his improbable win, despite the entire survey industry being acutely aware of the mistakes made in the last cycle.
Mainstream News Media Coverage Has No Impact:
COVID vs Hunter Biden
Trump’s Crowds Prove His Turnout Will Win It:
To the Trump fan, this means that there is tons of enthusiasm for Trump, and none for Biden.
However, Trump fans refuse to acknowledge that the average Biden supporter is motivated primarily by voting AGAINST Trump, which is why Democrats did so well in the 2018 midterm elections. " (Lots of evidence that Trump rallies in purple states (MI, WI and PA) in 2018 actually HURT GOP Candidates...)
"Trump Is Magic: (see this one a lot, imho...)
His upset wins in the 2016 GOP primary and general elections (
though they conveniently ignore the massive 2018 midterm defeat), along with his sound defeat of the Russian investigation and his impeachment, have imbued his biggest fans in an unshakable faith that Trump will somehow find a way out of any predicament, no matter how precarious.
There Will Be a Backlash Against the Lockdowns:
The Alpha Male Always Wins:
America Will Never Go Socialist:
God Is On His Side:
One of the great ironies of Trump is that a man who clearly does not believe in God has such devotion from people who are convinced that God is on his side.
Biden’s Strategy Reeks of Concern:
Actually, Biden has been playing offense for the last month or so. The only state I remember Biden even visiting within the past month that HRC won is a couple of trips to Minnesota. The fact that the battle is being fought primarily in states that Trump won in 2016 tells you all you need to know about who is leading the day before election day...
As an ardent conservative who has opposed Donald Trump from the start of his presidential run, my relationship with Trump fans has, to say the least, been… complicated. Many of those who have closely
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