Trump's rape deposition tape shows exactly why MAGA loves him

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Trump's rape deposition tape shows exactly why MAGA loves him
Trump is sulky, entitled and misogynist in his rape deposition — exactly what MAGA loves about him

By AMANDA MARCOTTE
Senior Writer
PUBLISHED MAY 9, 2023 6:00AM (EDT)


(Salon) Donald Trump, cursed with a sociopathic narcissist's inability to think even five minutes past whatever bluster he thinks will impress people in the moment, let loose with an especially pathetic bit of bravado last week on a golf course in Ireland. When asked by a reporter about the ongoing civil case in New York City regarding a rape accusation leveled by journalist E. Jean Carroll, Trump implausibly insisted he's not afraid to show his face in court. "I have to go back for a woman that made a false accusation about me," he raved. "I'm going to go back, and I'm going to confront this."

Link to tweet

As usual, Trump was lying. The judge gave him until Sunday afternoon to agree to testify, and he ignored the deadline. Trump's lawyer, Joe Tacopino, expressed frustration to the judge about his lying client, saying, "I know you understand what I am dealing with."

Steve Benen at MSNBC wrote, "This isn't likely to help the former president's defense," because it means "jurors won't hear directly from the defendant." Instead, they will only watch excerpts from Trump's deposition, many of which were also released to the public last week. But in watching those clips, it's easy to see why Trump's lawyers reportedly told him not to testify. Trump does a piss-poor job at denying the accusations against him. Instead, he comes across as furious at having his "right" to manhandle women questioned. He can't even keep up the pretense that he believes rape is bad. He would liekly be even more repulsive on the stand.

Well, repulsive to normal people, anyway. It's important to understand that his mix of aggrieved entitlement and misogyny, which alienates most people, is exactly why the GOP base loves him and will re-nominate him for the presidency next year. ...........(more)

https://www.salon.com/2023/05/09/rape-deposition-tape-shows-exactly-what-maga-loves-him/

[tanyev]

1. "It never happened, she's not my type and she enjoyed it."

[malaise]

2. What do they love - his unapologetic ignorance?

Stars have fortunately or unfortunately been abusing women for over a million years?
He is a rude, arrogant, ignorant and proud woman-hating buffoon.

That is all

[Walleye]

3. I can see why some guys are fans of him as a celebrity but,

I can’t believe people look at this guy and say they want him to be the leader of our beloved country and represent us around the world. Is this how they want the rest of the world to think of Americans, as a spoiled, no morals Richie Rich all grown up. This is their idea of an outstanding American?

[moose65]

4. Yeah, I don't get it either

In most cases, someone like Trump would be the absolute opposite of what those hardcore right-wingers love. Trump is a loudmouthed New Yorker who is as elitist as they get.

But now they worship at his feet.

[Bernardo de La Paz]

10. He hates same people they do & is RW Authoritarian, so RW Authoritarian Followers love him

Sheeple who think they've been red pilled and thus are more awake than woke people.

[yardwork]

6. They think he'll lower taxes, get rid of regulations, and boss around foreign powers.

That's it. That's literally all they care about, and they think he's good at it. He's actually lousy at... everything... but he says he's good at it and they like bluster.

[BigmanPigman]

11. Don't forget kick out brown people and stop terrorists (presumed foreign)

Half of the current US born mass murderers/terrorists were created by tRump in the last 7 years via Proud Boys, etc.

[yardwork]

12. Right. They like his bluster and swaggering. They think he's "strong."

It's disgusting to me to learn how many of my fellow Americans are basically scared, greedy little bullies.

[IronLionZion]

8. He screws people they hate

and normalizes bad behavior so they feel it's OK for them to do the same.

[Traildogbob]

16. It really is

That simple. They are so blinded by the shared hate, they do not see or feel the slow insertion up the Back side. And if they ever do, it will be like two dogs hung up and can not decouple. WT too late. Cold water will not fix it. They will just have to live with being screwed.

[Trenzalore]

9. Part of it is the open bigotry and misogyny

I can say this with certainty. I've disowned relatives and friends over this. Before Trump, these people would have never dared to say certain things based on their awareness of what the reactions to their statements would elicit. After Trump, it is almost a badge of pride. I literally stopped talking to my father's brother (refuse to call him my uncle) and his family after the things they were saying during is Presidency. The tip of the iceberg was when they celebrated January 6 and I we all agreed to not talk to each other anymore. Honestly it doesn't even make me a little bit sad because now I know that part of the family are huge assholes and I'd rather not have any interaction with them.

[BigmanPigman]

13. I have a friend who similarly spouts off about

BS from the typical GQP general topics of terrorists, immigrants, taxes, etc. so multiply my irritation by 1,000,000 and I see what you have chosen NOT to deal with. Good for you. I don't get now she, a former Dem, can feel free to go on and on about her views without purposely trying to stir the pot. I keep my mouth closed for the most part but it is NOT easy. I'd tell her to shut up but I need her help after I start getting sick so I am stuck.

[Trenzalore]

20. Fortunqtley

Of all my Dad's family, he is the one that I have the least history with. He married late so the cousins were never my age and he didn't come around much when I was young. We would meet up about twice a year.

I have a friend's dad who has similar views but we were at each other's house every weekend growing up and I'm still tight with her. He is harder to disown.

[FoxNewsSucks]

14. In addition to the hatred and bigotry that he normalizes,

being a "spoiled no-morals Richie Rich" is exactly what they wish they were.

They want to be tRump, most are weak-willed and gullible, and he exploits that.

[Chainfire]

5. Right wingers believe that hate is strength and compassion is weakness.

The very opposite of what Jesus told them.

[apnu]

19. But it is what Hitler said.

And every other despot in human history.

[lame54]

7. It won't put him in jail so Trump doesn't care...

Neither will his followers
Neither will CNN

[Danascot]

15. "Trump does a piss-poor job

at denying the accusations against him. Instead, he comes across as furious at having his "right" to manhandle women questioned. He can't even keep up the pretense that he believes rape is bad. He would likely be even more repulsive on the stand."

I think at least part of his doubling down on the Access Hollywood tape is that he can't ever admit he was wrong about anything. He said it, so when questioned he had to defend it ... because if he said it, it must be so.

[vlyons]

17. The only thing I understand about why they love him

is because they want to e just like him. Wealthy beyond their wildest dreams. Completely above, outside, and beyond the law, the rules and customs of civilized society. Free to do whatever they imagine, no matter how vile and degenerate without guilt about any harm they might cause.

Hillary nailed it. They are deplorable.

[GusBob]

18. "Liekly (sic) be even more repulsive "

I see what they did there, good one

[Hortensis]

21. Nonsense simplicity. Most are embarrassed but rally to him anyway.

Early on it'd take 2-3 days, or more, for them to recover enough to rally; now it's practiced.

You know, a lot of the GOP base are women, older women. Over our lifetimes we've almost all run into a lot of jerks like this, most of us fortunate enough to avoid rape or really serious sexual assault, but not all. Even a moment's thought might make one wonder about how much the typical Republican woman "loves" him for that deposition.

This kind of thing IS, however, an example of why some admit they want to be post-tRump and are wishing for another, more competently aggressive strongman leader to move in. For the same, more complex reasons they want authoritarian leaders.