Right now roughly 80% of conservatives believe that crime and unemployment are at all-time highs, that inflation remains as high as it was two years ago. That we're already in recession. That Democrats abort (murder) babies after birth; and that *we* are behind the millions of illegals in this country, so we can give them the vote to steal elections. That the (non-RW) MSM is "the enemy of the people". They honestly believe in all/most of this nonsense.
Blue-collar crime of all types is strongly down, not up, by virtually every metric. White-collar crime is another matter. But FOX News et al tells conservatives that crime is at an all-time high; and they believe it.
Yes. Re-reading what I wrote, I didn’t make it clear that it is only white-collar that is rising and going unpunished. I fear that it’s going to get much worse.
I think that while it is grift, the word implies smaller time than what he will be doing, which is wholesale sale of everything he can get his hands on in the US. I am sure he would hire out our military to Putin, NATO, Xi, or Taiwan if he thinks he can make money off of it. I am sure the US military will not be allied with anyone, but used as a mercenary force to the highest bidder that pays Trump to stay in his hotels, or buys his merchandise for billions.
How can this abuse of power and grifting end? He will bankrupt our country like all his businesses. It is so ridiculous that he is getting full reign to do whatever the hell he wants. What can stop him?
Pushing back on the utter nonsense that is RW media is the first step. Trump and the GOP only have electoral relevance because conservatives honestly believe the drivel peddled by FOX News and its lesser kin. Force FOX et al to tell the truth, and GOP influence will implode.
Here comes a pardon for SEC fraud. Was there ever before a time in this country's history where ordinary citizens like me felt so dirty just for being an American and watching the fraud happen in real time?
Thank you for investigating the crypto world--I do not think that even the WSJ understands this kind of finance. So, that could be the reason there's no evidence of reporting it from major news outlets. They understand paying an exhorbitant amount for a duct taped banana, but not what bitcoin means for our economy.
Anyone else think this is like Alice In Wonderland...where nothing makes sense? It's as if Justin Sun Tron knows how to perform like a bot and Trump is none the wiser.
Respectfully disagree in part. I just did a Duck Duck Go search on "NYT crypto" and got a large variety of links in response. It is not the complexity of the topic but rather the editorial policy that is responsible for the continued under reporting of T's criminality.
Thanks Stephen...I just looked that up and read. Not much of substance to read, but that could be my deficiency as far as appreciation. And, I'm "guessing" that no one in the editorial realm knows enough to promote crypto as anything other than subject to arbitrary and unstable finance issues (perfect for Trump).
All you need to understand about crypto, which the WSJ and NYT do, is that it allows Trump to be bribed. Both so-called news outlets are simply gaslighting the public. The US has become a victim of state capture. Or like the fall of the Roman Empire. Although blamed on barbarian invasion, the corruption of its citizens accelerated the decline.
Only the first of what is certain to be a long series of bribes paid directly to Trump. And after one or two more the corporate media will just ignore them, because Trump will be Trump. While he is far from being a real billionaire today, you can be sure he will be a multibillionaire when he leaves office.
This seems like the exact sort of thing the major media outlets should be covering, if nothing else, to appeal to the anti-Trump crowd. Instead, as you noted, we get multiple stories about the banana stunt, and we'll likely get umpteen instances of hand-wringing about Joe Biden pardoning his son. Grotesque.
The guy's not even in office yet and this is just a preview of what the future is going to bring. The breaches of ethics, leveraging government for one's own benefit and selling crypto, Bibles or you name it is going to skyrocket off the charts.
Thank you. I need to understand the whole crypto industry better. What I want to learn is how crypto affects those of us who have no interest in it. If anyone feels like chiming in, go for it!
While it *might* one day become some sort of alternative world currency, right now it's just a ponzi scheme relied upon by organized crime and shady corporations avoiding oversight. Now that Trump has a stake, new Crypto bubbles will form.
Article II, Section 1, Clause 7 of the constitution limits compensation for the president to a salary not to be raised during his term. Anything of value received other than that salary is prohibited. This was intended to be a guard against corrupt persons trying to use the presidency for personal financial enrichment, but the will to enforce the constitution has been destroyed by MAGA.
It is customary to give millions to Trump for government special treatment. For Trump et al it is simply a gratuity, not a bribe. And we know that he proposes exemption gratuities from taxation. The package people voted for.
Judd, Great Reporting Again & Again
The most pressing question:
When will this Country Wake Up…
Right now roughly 80% of conservatives believe that crime and unemployment are at all-time highs, that inflation remains as high as it was two years ago. That we're already in recession. That Democrats abort (murder) babies after birth; and that *we* are behind the millions of illegals in this country, so we can give them the vote to steal elections. That the (non-RW) MSM is "the enemy of the people". They honestly believe in all/most of this nonsense.
They may be about crime at an all time high and rising, but it’s white collar crime that continues to be ignored and go unpunished in America.
Blue-collar crime of all types is strongly down, not up, by virtually every metric. White-collar crime is another matter. But FOX News et al tells conservatives that crime is at an all-time high; and they believe it.
Yes. Re-reading what I wrote, I didn’t make it clear that it is only white-collar that is rising and going unpunished. I fear that it’s going to get much worse.
Trump will grift off our govt once again. How stupid we have become as a country. I'm afraid of what we will get in return.
I think that while it is grift, the word implies smaller time than what he will be doing, which is wholesale sale of everything he can get his hands on in the US. I am sure he would hire out our military to Putin, NATO, Xi, or Taiwan if he thinks he can make money off of it. I am sure the US military will not be allied with anyone, but used as a mercenary force to the highest bidder that pays Trump to stay in his hotels, or buys his merchandise for billions.
How can this abuse of power and grifting end? He will bankrupt our country like all his businesses. It is so ridiculous that he is getting full reign to do whatever the hell he wants. What can stop him?
Pushing back on the utter nonsense that is RW media is the first step. Trump and the GOP only have electoral relevance because conservatives honestly believe the drivel peddled by FOX News and its lesser kin. Force FOX et al to tell the truth, and GOP influence will implode.
Here comes a pardon for SEC fraud. Was there ever before a time in this country's history where ordinary citizens like me felt so dirty just for being an American and watching the fraud happen in real time?
Thank you for investigating the crypto world--I do not think that even the WSJ understands this kind of finance. So, that could be the reason there's no evidence of reporting it from major news outlets. They understand paying an exhorbitant amount for a duct taped banana, but not what bitcoin means for our economy.
Anyone else think this is like Alice In Wonderland...where nothing makes sense? It's as if Justin Sun Tron knows how to perform like a bot and Trump is none the wiser.
Respectfully disagree in part. I just did a Duck Duck Go search on "NYT crypto" and got a large variety of links in response. It is not the complexity of the topic but rather the editorial policy that is responsible for the continued under reporting of T's criminality.
Thanks Stephen...I just looked that up and read. Not much of substance to read, but that could be my deficiency as far as appreciation. And, I'm "guessing" that no one in the editorial realm knows enough to promote crypto as anything other than subject to arbitrary and unstable finance issues (perfect for Trump).
It is a lot to digest, but it definitely makes sense. We are entering a new era of corruption that hasn’t been seen since the gilded age.
That’s why you hire investigative journalists so that you do understand this type of reporting. They chose not to for obvious reasons.
All you need to understand about crypto, which the WSJ and NYT do, is that it allows Trump to be bribed. Both so-called news outlets are simply gaslighting the public. The US has become a victim of state capture. Or like the fall of the Roman Empire. Although blamed on barbarian invasion, the corruption of its citizens accelerated the decline.
Only the first of what is certain to be a long series of bribes paid directly to Trump. And after one or two more the corporate media will just ignore them, because Trump will be Trump. While he is far from being a real billionaire today, you can be sure he will be a multibillionaire when he leaves office.
This seems like the exact sort of thing the major media outlets should be covering, if nothing else, to appeal to the anti-Trump crowd. Instead, as you noted, we get multiple stories about the banana stunt, and we'll likely get umpteen instances of hand-wringing about Joe Biden pardoning his son. Grotesque.
Thanks, Judd. To quote a famous American, "Who knew?" The answer is often, "Judd Legum."
I can't think of a better description of corporate media. Obsessed with a banana as the world burns.
The guy's not even in office yet and this is just a preview of what the future is going to bring. The breaches of ethics, leveraging government for one's own benefit and selling crypto, Bibles or you name it is going to skyrocket off the charts.
Thank you. I need to understand the whole crypto industry better. What I want to learn is how crypto affects those of us who have no interest in it. If anyone feels like chiming in, go for it!
While it *might* one day become some sort of alternative world currency, right now it's just a ponzi scheme relied upon by organized crime and shady corporations avoiding oversight. Now that Trump has a stake, new Crypto bubbles will form.
This must be where the term, "Banana Republic" came from.
Hang on folks, we'll soon be broke.
Article II, Section 1, Clause 7 of the constitution limits compensation for the president to a salary not to be raised during his term. Anything of value received other than that salary is prohibited. This was intended to be a guard against corrupt persons trying to use the presidency for personal financial enrichment, but the will to enforce the constitution has been destroyed by MAGA.
A rotting banana seems like the perfect emblem for the new DT administration. Any artists out there?
Now tRUMP will have the money to pay his civil judgements. Make him pay.
It is customary to give millions to Trump for government special treatment. For Trump et al it is simply a gratuity, not a bribe. And we know that he proposes exemption gratuities from taxation. The package people voted for.
Thank you Judd.
Another day, another grift. Nothing changes, and I am no longer surprised...just distressed.
My answer at the Thanksgiving table: "Let's touch base next year and see if you're still happy."