Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

General Discussion

Qutzupalotl

(15,830 posts)

14. That has the effect of softening public outrage

Reply to mwb970 (Reply #13)

Mon Dec 8, 2025, 01:45 PM

Dec 2025

because people barely paying attention assume “everyone is doing it.” A person capable of shame over hypocrisy would never do that, but that is the reason for being so over the top.

It's also why he keeps throwing around accusations of “election interference” — to make his supporters feel that cheating is justified, and do his unspoken bidding.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

18 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Trump's Own Mortgages Match His Description of Mortgage Fraud, Records Reveal [View all] muriel_volestrangler Dec 2025 OP

Of course. Tangible projection. Don't look at me, lookee over there at Democrat. /nt bucolic_frolic Dec 2025 #1

Every accusation is a confession. MLWR Dec 2025 #2

Always projecting their own crimes IronLionZion Dec 2025 #3

We all knew it would roll this way. Baitball Blogger Dec 2025 #4

"The only source of knowledge is experience". A. Einstein. twodogsbarking Dec 2025 #5

I'm shocked malaise Dec 2025 #6

Who'd knew a fraudster would commit... *checks notes* fraud? sakabatou Dec 2025 #7

This is far more flagrant than what Letitia James is accused of. Martin Eden Dec 2025 #8

Oops!!! PatSeg Dec 2025 #9

Another fraud on his part - different values for his property. One for mortgage application and another 3Hotdogs Dec 2025 #10

Something, something, [accordion hands], Bill Clinton and slEEpy JOE! It's their fault! Ol Janx Spirit Dec 2025 #11

Someone tell Pulte. Kid Berwyn Dec 2025 #12

I have a theory about trump's incessant projection. mwb970 Dec 2025 #13

That has the effect of softening public outrage Qutzupalotl Dec 2025 #14

But Bill Pulte didn't refer it to the DOJ. maxsolomon Dec 2025 #15

LOL popsdenver Dec 2025 #16

knr UTUSN Dec 2025 #17

Trump's Standard Operating Procedure (or MO) is to prosecute his enemies for crimes of which he is guilty. Martin68 Dec 2025 #18