In our Big Q&A, former right-wing online activist Matthew Sheffield breaks down the authoritarian roots of Trump's MAGA movement and explains why you can't reason with his most die-hard fans.
Honey, it’s time to contact The Hague. Today. Immediately. The meeting of those three evil men; the menace, the murderer and their monied master means they’re planning genocide. And you know this. Like me, you’re well aware of the historical precedents that are scaring the sh*t out of me. Please, 🙏🏽 please 🙏🏽 please. We gotta do something.
I don't understand why the Democrats are calling for Biden to step down and yet NOBODY is suggesting that Trump step down, even though in last night's debate, Trump let slip collusion with Putin's invasion via the Mauripol Plan as reported by Heather Cox Richardson in her latest Substack newsletter. How can we as a free democracy hold this overt criminal Trump to just the SAME standard we are demanding of Biden? Trump has noted memory problems, can't even recite policy on demand, and has compromised himself on the world stage but we are cringing because an 81 year old man had a bad 90 minutes probably because of a cold virus?
We must be either blind, or stupid. Please don't do the work for Trump by getting him elected. 1968 should warn us replacing a candidate this late will spell doom for the free world.
It makes me ask aloud, WHY are we so scared of this Trump? What is he going to do if we all stand together against him? Call someone a name on social media? Or send out his shock troops? If he is really capable of scaring politicians by terrorizing them, then speak up! If there is something we should know... unfair pressure against voting positions, like during certain impeachments, then America needs to know. The only way to stop behind the scenes pressure of politicians by a Bully is to bring it out into the light!!! Or if there is nothing there, then stop running from shadows!
Thank you for posting this. My Christian theology instructs me to be as concerned with the common good - with my neighbor - as with myself. Service rather than judging is my job.
As for science and the arts, these are means for discovering and expressing truth. The God I know has no problem with that. God does, however, take issue with hypocrites and bullies. Christian nationalism is an oxymoron - and powered by Hell.
MAGA's adoption of the "victim" narrative, perceiving themselves to be low status individuals who need a protector and savior in order for them to achieve their "rightful place" as the arbiters of American society, is going to be a particularly difficult nut to crack. Victimhood narratives have an extremely long half-life. Just look at the Middle East if you don't believe me.
Please read Tim Alberta’s book The Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory: American Evangelicalism in an Age of Extremism. I thought I understood what was going on within the Evangelical Movement, but it is far more insidious. Enlightening and scary. (Think Katie Britt)
Horrific, in reality. My wife and I both read it and, like you I thought I understood evangelicalism, but the closer look into it through Alberta's eyes was terrifying.
I just placed it on hold. Was the terrifying part about their beliefs in Armageddon? Because, seriously, those are real—I was in one of those charismatic evangelical Pentecostal churches for 7 years. Having people who believe that stuff close to the levers of power, engaged in foreign policy? 😱 😳
I got 99 more and I'm going to publish them all I want some answers or there's going to be a court battle like you'll never believe
Honey, it’s time to contact The Hague. Today. Immediately. The meeting of those three evil men; the menace, the murderer and their monied master means they’re planning genocide. And you know this. Like me, you’re well aware of the historical precedents that are scaring the sh*t out of me. Please, 🙏🏽 please 🙏🏽 please. We gotta do something.
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I don't understand why the Democrats are calling for Biden to step down and yet NOBODY is suggesting that Trump step down, even though in last night's debate, Trump let slip collusion with Putin's invasion via the Mauripol Plan as reported by Heather Cox Richardson in her latest Substack newsletter. How can we as a free democracy hold this overt criminal Trump to just the SAME standard we are demanding of Biden? Trump has noted memory problems, can't even recite policy on demand, and has compromised himself on the world stage but we are cringing because an 81 year old man had a bad 90 minutes probably because of a cold virus?
We must be either blind, or stupid. Please don't do the work for Trump by getting him elected. 1968 should warn us replacing a candidate this late will spell doom for the free world.
It makes me ask aloud, WHY are we so scared of this Trump? What is he going to do if we all stand together against him? Call someone a name on social media? Or send out his shock troops? If he is really capable of scaring politicians by terrorizing them, then speak up! If there is something we should know... unfair pressure against voting positions, like during certain impeachments, then America needs to know. The only way to stop behind the scenes pressure of politicians by a Bully is to bring it out into the light!!! Or if there is nothing there, then stop running from shadows!
Very informative. Thank you!
MAGA? More like MEGA make evil great again. Lead by Hitler's Apprentice the MegaDon.
Thank you for posting this. My Christian theology instructs me to be as concerned with the common good - with my neighbor - as with myself. Service rather than judging is my job.
As for science and the arts, these are means for discovering and expressing truth. The God I know has no problem with that. God does, however, take issue with hypocrites and bullies. Christian nationalism is an oxymoron - and powered by Hell.
MAGA's adoption of the "victim" narrative, perceiving themselves to be low status individuals who need a protector and savior in order for them to achieve their "rightful place" as the arbiters of American society, is going to be a particularly difficult nut to crack. Victimhood narratives have an extremely long half-life. Just look at the Middle East if you don't believe me.
This was very interesting and helpful. Thank you.
"... some people are just too poor and stupid to ever be able to manage their own affairs successfully"
Let's say, wickedly, that this premise is true.
Wouldn't that be a reason TO provide more help, rather than take it away?
fascinating word from the horse's mouth--or ex mouth, I guess.
According To Informed . .
They were full of Special undies and Long ties ..
I didn't know then how Bigly he Lies
(with support for his Alright Down There . . so
Right to Grab Types wouldn't be scared)
said Merry Lardo Employee Number Five . .
Highly Entertained . . # U Can't Make It Up Sources .. . ..
Thank you both for an enlightening conversation.
This piece is very helpful. Thank you, Matthew.
And Wut Tuff . .
And it Dawned! which they could Strongly root for
when the MegaMaga Party went Pro Pootler ..
when it was Lots more Manly fun .. to raise a Fist
for The Chosen One! . . for Strongmen plus! savvily
Performatively cuter . .
Ruff Beast . . . # Clowningly Slouches . .
Please read Tim Alberta’s book The Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory: American Evangelicalism in an Age of Extremism. I thought I understood what was going on within the Evangelical Movement, but it is far more insidious. Enlightening and scary. (Think Katie Britt)
Horrific, in reality. My wife and I both read it and, like you I thought I understood evangelicalism, but the closer look into it through Alberta's eyes was terrifying.
I just placed it on hold. Was the terrifying part about their beliefs in Armageddon? Because, seriously, those are real—I was in one of those charismatic evangelical Pentecostal churches for 7 years. Having people who believe that stuff close to the levers of power, engaged in foreign policy? 😱 😳
Yes
Horrific is a far more accurate word. I was kinda holding back, not trusting how deeply disturbed I was as I read it. I appreciate your confirmation.