I believe that Trump is a huge threat to global democracy, cultural harmony, environmental protection and nation unity. Even here in Australia I've thought his 'effect' was increasingly obvious in new Conservative Political trickery, increased racism and sexism crime etc. From Trump's behaviour and comments, it seems that he is unable to be self aware enough to not damage his own legal well being in interviews and comments. From what I have read and seen, I've wondered if he went from excess harsh judgmental parenting vulnerabilities to unfettered, unprincipled, undisciplined, self entitlement. With a touch of anger and cruelty. Someone who can talk about nuclear bombing cyclones, poisoning his own country by deregulating air & water protections or putting lead back into petrol, can't possibly be fully functioning. Much of what he wanted to do as president wasn't even in HIS own interest long term!
How anyone can vote him (or the anti-95% citizenship rights/protections GOP) to be their leader(s) is totally incomprehensible to me. Excess money in politics is always a bad idea. Unfortunately, I'm not sure how any judge can order any testing of Trumps cognitive, emotional stability, no matter how obviously it may be needed. Making him a martyr of any kind is not likely the best solution. Voting him out comprehensively is! Its just a shame that your Election systems have gradually been fixed to slant to the right. College voting system, gerrymandering, voter suppression/trickery and obvious unbalanced wealth influences are counter effective to good Elections and Governance. I also think more should be discussed about increasing the public spending of public education. That surely can only help bust through manipulative cult attractions. I think you need more Federal guidelines, not less.
Only way USA can get back to a reasonable 2x policy driven political party system is to help Democrats get a high enough vote (55-60%?) to gain a 60% power vote in the Congress & House. At present, Democrats seem to be the only Political Party that overall care about right and wrong, about citizen rights and protections, about environmental care, about quality public health care and education. and about maintaining a reasonably well balanced fair honest over-arching federal/defense/ judicial/monetary/public & private system.
Cult busting quality Public Education is a good start.
Iv been saying in a few posts you can combat Maga misinformation by using compare and contrast scenarios between states, democracies, political parties (history, statistics, graphs etc). Advance the idea of child future wellbeing. Use slogans that have impact. Simple messages sent everywhere and anywhere but especially sent to where they are needed the most. Show images of a Maga future alongside a Democratic future. Pin that picture to previous Trumpy wishlists such as journalistic restrictions, imprisoning political opposition, polluted water and air systems. extreme inequality, out of control pandemics etc etc. Look at his words, put them into a daily life picture with workers, family & children in that picture. Detail in list form, the history of each political party in relation to crime, corruption, policies etc. Compare and Contrast in simple pictures, graphs, statistics, freedoms etc can make ALL the difference in how people vote and how many people vote.
I thank my & my family's lucky stars that here in Australia, for each Federal and State Election, citizens are compelled to care and vote. Its made very easy, very convenient and the fine if you don't vote is minimal but still a deterrent against apathy and un involvement. We have great public schools, housing, health care and I am not afraid to leave my home due to excess violence or guns. My children have gone from a single parent household to their own businesses and high paying jobs. They have generous time off to manage family and health needs, as well as vital time to recreate and reflect. We have reasonable safety nets so violence and crime are reduced and people feel choices and chances to improve their lot in life. Grassroot upward protections and improvements - always the best way!
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