I love the focus on the ‘childless cat lady’ line.
I think that line epitomises the pointless spite that characterises MAGAism. The constant bullying and insults are entirely unnecessary to their agenda but they just can’t stop themselves, and if we end up post-November with them wondering how things might have gone had they not insulted tons of voters this way then I’ll find that delicious.
I suppose the counterpoint is that the insults and bullying might well be necessary, that their ‘othering’ and painting opponents as lesser, more ridiculous, less human enemies is a core part of how such populist fascist movements gain traction. “The cruelty is the point,” as some say.
It’s totally the point. The problem is they are running out of “outsider” groups they can demonize effectively so they have turned towards their own potential voters (mainly women).
As much as they want to turn transgender people into the new jews, most people just don’t have that much of a problem with them.
I love the focus on the ‘childless cat lady’ line.
I think that line epitomises the pointless spite that characterises MAGAism. The constant bullying and insults are entirely unnecessary to their agenda but they just can’t stop themselves, and if we end up post-November with them wondering how things might have gone had they not insulted tons of voters this way then I’ll find that delicious.
I suppose the counterpoint is that the insults and bullying might well be necessary, that their ‘othering’ and painting opponents as lesser, more ridiculous, less human enemies is a core part of how such populist fascist movements gain traction. “The cruelty is the point,” as some say.
It’s totally the point. The problem is they are running out of “outsider” groups they can demonize effectively so they have turned towards their own potential voters (mainly women).
As much as they want to turn transgender people into the new jews, most people just don’t have that much of a problem with them.