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Ozzi

(33 posts)
17. 100% Agree
Sun Sep 24, 2023, 04:46 PM
Sep 2023

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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Great idea. FalloutShelter Sep 2023 #1
Hmmm... 2naSalit Sep 2023 #2
Trouble is, he could be released from a psychiatric institution. wnylib Sep 2023 #31
And PHI. PROTECTED HEALTH INFORMATION if Captain Zero Sep 2023 #32
Yeah... 2naSalit Sep 2023 #37
Like the idea of trump in a straight jacket and padded cell. Hope he gets Nurse Ratched. Silent Type Sep 2023 #3
Hehehhehhe malaise Sep 2023 #6
I'd settle for him being treated the same as Reality Winner and Jack Teixeira. LonePirate Sep 2023 #4
They were flight risks. He's not. onenote Sep 2023 #14
He's not a flight risk? MorbidButterflyTat Sep 2023 #18
It's so good that the cheerleaders are so dedicated to their quest to make people feel stupid. Orrex Sep 2023 #19
He has the resources to be a flight risk. I think the reason he hasn't done it is... thesquanderer Sep 2023 #25
Not really Nasruddin Sep 2023 #30
re: "Who'd help him?" thesquanderer Sep 2023 #36
he is threatening witnesses prodigitalson Sep 2023 #26
That's something the prosecutor or client's attorney makes a motion for. marble falls Sep 2023 #5
the judge cant? mopinko Sep 2023 #7
Fortunately Jack Smith is way smarter than that. onenote Sep 2023 #15
Narcissism is now a DSM5 diagnosis as far as I know bucolic_frolic Sep 2023 #8
if an honest doc had conducted the last 1, we wouldnt be here. mopinko Sep 2023 #10
I'm in.. Grasswire2 Sep 2023 #9
dont think hipaa applies to criminal proceeding. mopinko Sep 2023 #11
Ya know what I think she should do? getagrip_already Sep 2023 #12
if the eval finds there's no way he will ever keep his mouth shut mopinko Sep 2023 #13
What psych exam can conclude that with certainty onenote Sep 2023 #16
100% Agree Ozzi Sep 2023 #17
Dear Ozzi the Aussie - Nice thoughtful post. Interesting. Welcome to DU. RussellCattle Sep 2023 #27
Just wait for cross-examination bmichaelh Sep 2023 #20
Perhaps... 2naSalit Sep 2023 #29
I agree but, he would likely refuse Quakerfriend Sep 2023 #21
when i say psyche eval, i mean a 72 hr hold, mopinko Sep 2023 #22
Yes, definitely needed! Quakerfriend Sep 2023 #24
He's not pleading insanity or mental impairment, so there's no reason to order one. tinrobot Sep 2023 #23
he's a danger to witnesses and jurors. mopinko Sep 2023 #33
If the judge thinks he's a danger, she has the authority to jail him until trial. tinrobot Sep 2023 #35
the end of mental health Nasruddin Sep 2023 #28
i wish i thought that was possible. mopinko Sep 2023 #34
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