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Swede

(38,644 posts)
Mon Jan 5, 2026, 08:32 AM Jan 5

MAGA influencers do a 180 degree turn. From "not the world's policeman" to "I can't think of a better use of tax dollar

amazing how the entire machine can pivot within 24 hours. no need to slowly upsell the argument; just issue new marching orders

amazing how the entire machine can pivot within 24 hours. no need to slowly upsell the argument; just issue new marching orders

derek guy (@dieworkwear.bsky.social) 2026-01-05T06:50:00.797Z
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Arazi

(8,768 posts)
2. It's the entire cult pivoting.
Mon Jan 5, 2026, 08:50 AM
Jan 5

70 million Americans +/- have suddenly become bloodthirsty imperialists bent on global domination.

Someday we’re going to have to get beyond this terrible time, just like Germany and Japan. We can’t ignore what’s happening

BootinUp

(51,017 posts)
3. I don't see any of this Venezuelan push lasting long. The harder Trump tries to extort
Mon Jan 5, 2026, 08:52 AM
Jan 5

Venezuela, the worse the news is going to get for him.

BootinUp

(51,017 posts)
5. Its not going to be up to him at a point in the near future. Change is a constant
Mon Jan 5, 2026, 09:02 AM
Jan 5

and there will be some changes as a result of Trumps recklessness. He will lose enough of his hold over the GOP after the news continues getting uglier. Any other view of this situation is a total defeatist mentality imho.

newdeal2

(4,990 posts)
9. They were already there
Mon Jan 5, 2026, 09:14 AM
Jan 5

Most of the MAGAts were also Bushies who were so enthusiastic about those wars and owning the libs (“you’re either with us or against us”).

Baitball Blogger

(51,854 posts)
7. This is why it's insane for a Democratic candidate to try to appeal to them.
Mon Jan 5, 2026, 09:10 AM
Jan 5

In sum, the Democrats should try to maintain high standards, instead of trying to chase after smoke.

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