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In reply to the discussion: Other than Katie Porter & a couple others, the Democratic Party STILL doesn't know how to fight back [View all]wnylib
(21,146 posts)a good one that I agree with. We can do better. I never advocate for euphemisms in such serious problems as Trump presents.
But, I disagree with your other points.
Regarding organization of protests to immediately counter Trump's coup attempts. It would play right into Trump's hands to create chaos, street violence, and sell his claims about a "violent left," or "antifa anarchy" and a "socialist coup." Trump would do this with counter protests by Proud Boys, QAnon nutters, neo Nazis, etc. It would give him an excuse to justify paramilitary "agents" in the streets and call a national emergency.
By pushing forward with his win and refusing to get sidetracked by Trump's BS, Biden provides a contrast that exposes Trump as weak, whiny, and a loser to all but his crazy cult members who are a minority. Biden, in effect, becomes the leader that people look to before he's even sworn in.
Regarding legal moves to stopTrump, we did it and it worked. His cases were thrown out of court and he and his lawyers became public laughing stocks.
Regarding Trump as traitor and the need for justice - All in good time, when our own people are in office. Unfortunately, our system has no means for his removal other than conviction after impeachment or Article 25. Corrupt R's will never allow it. But we can get him when he's out of the WH.
So we are pursuing a good course for the country and our own leadership. Trump is pushing for mob rule and an uprising. Staying calm and leading by example, as Biden and Harris are doing, undercuts the Trump attempts at mob chaos.
I have been in situations at work and in my personal life where de-escalation was essential to avoid violence. De-escalation is not capitulation. It is taking control by not getting sucked into the violence game moves. I see Biden and Harris doing the right moves to advance their agenda while preventing escalation.
I agree that Trump and his entire circle are traitors. I agree that they need to be held accountable. I agree that it is frustrating to see and hear the crap they try to pull. I believe that the way through this is to keep moving in the right direction and not get drawn into the sidetracking battle escalation that Trump is trying hard to create.