Opinion - Trump is destroying his own presidency -- let's finish the job

[Dulcinea]

(The Hill) President Trump’s first 100 days came to a dismal close last week. The president’s approval rating hit a historic low, the economy was likely headed toward a recession, and majorities of Americans were feeling less optimistic about the future.

More people gave Trump’s first 100 days an “F” than any other grade, including about half of independents. People disapprove of Trump’s handling of just about every issue.

Even knowing all that, it was initially a bit of a shock to see a poll showing a majority of Americans agreeing that Trump is a dangerous dictator whose power should be limited before he destroys American democracy. That clarity is very good news.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/opinion-trump-destroying-own-presidency-143000805.html?.tsrc=daily_mail&segment_id=DY_VTO_CORE&ncid=crm_19908-1475736-20250507-0--A&bt_user_id=Wbl%2FCGaWYlts7VAInlL35kbdB7yu4n86Yw%2FVouiS3vlfeR7eo3nQwK44Z0weT9dQ&bt_ts=1746610540937

[Orrex]

1. And his KKKultists would sprint to vote for him again tomorrow if they could

[DFW]

3. Well, if you're gonna pick on every little detail................. n/t

[Martin Eden]

2. Like a wounded bear, does a wounded Ass Clown become more dangerous?

Fascists will do ANYTHING to hold onto power.

[mtngirl47]

4. Here is the section of that piece that caught my attention--

This is something that we can use to communicate with people who do not watch traditional TV/Media.

And maybe most importantly, “we” must include the millions of Americans who have lost faith in democracy or seen their disappointments and challenges exploited and manipulated by right-wing strategists.

Regarding that last “we,” one of the people I am listening to is Rob Flaherty, who directed digital strategy for the Biden White House and was a deputy campaign manager for Kamala Harris’s 2024 campaign. Flaherty recently shared insights about the MAGA movement’s effectiveness at communicating with millions of Americans who are not politics-obsessed activists, people who are sick of traditional politics and don’t trust politicians or the mainstream media.

Flaherty describes how “opt-out” voters were introduced to right-wing politics through “a network of influencers, personalities, podcasters and TikTokers who both inflame their bases and push messages into nonpolitical subcultures” — parenting, fitness and the so-called “manosphere,” among others.

This profitable and thus sustainable network pushes political messages into nonpolitical outlets and subcultures far more effectively than strategies that are aimed at reaching people through traditional news and advertising.

Flaherty is calling for a strategic re-think that requires a major investment in building both “our corner of the cultural honeycomb” and “pipelines to everyone else.”

[FailureToCommunicate]

5. Wow! That is insightful. Your highlight deserves it's own post.

[LymphocyteLover]

6. yeah, that is so important!!!

of course I bet a lot of people that got sucked into voting for Trump through these methods are probably the ones regretting their vote now.

[we can do it]

7. Geez, who could have expected this?

[Fla Dem]

8. Still discouraging to see 40% approve..... "A" 23% and "B" 17%.

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https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/how-americans-grade-trumps-first-100-days.

And it's a PBS/NPR poll so all those crazies (including Trump) will say it was an illegitimate poll.

[robbob]

10. It was said many times over the last few years

35-40% of Americans are brainwashed by Faux “News” and cannot bring themselves to accept ANY negative information about Dear Leader. And those 40% WILL go out and vote, so that is easily enough to win elections, unfortunately.

Scary…

[Lucky Luciano]

9. The tricky thing with these polls is that it doesn't mean they prefer the Democrats. Sadly...

[lees1975]

12. Democrats are still playing with appeasement and compromise.

They need to offer more than just fund raising letters and turf protection. When they had power to do something, they wouldn't. Now, here we are.

[Lucky Luciano]

13. Yes Neville Schumer probably enjoying his milque and toast.

[markodochartaigh]

11. I think that one of the major reasons

that so many of our business, techbro, religious, political, etc. oiligarchs are so willing to go along with Trump is that he is a perfect shiny object. Almost devoid of the knowledge and informed opinion which gives a politician substance, he can be manipulated to attract attention.
While the rules and procedures which have governed the presidency are eroded and knocked down, Trump keeps attention focused on a fireworks display of inanity.
Long after Trump is gone the legacy of a corrupted and delegitimized presidency will endure.