What could go wrong?
A Simple Look at the Political Landscape
Contents
The “Deep State” Narrative
- Government is being branded as the “Deep State.”
- The COVID epidemic and its economic fallout are blamed on the Deep State (primarily Democrats).
- Rising costs at checkout counters feed into MAGA’s narrative: “It’s all the Deep State’s fault.”
MAGA Strategies
- Led by the “Master Peddler,” MAGA rallies voters with the slogan: “Vote for me, I am your retribution!”
- Slightly over half the U.S. electorate buys into this message and casts their votes accordingly, hoping for a better life.
Alliances of Influence
- The MAGA movement aligns with Elon Musk, the wealthiest (and quirkiest) individual on Earth.
- Platforms like X (formerly Twitter), Rupert Murdoch’s media empire (Fox News, etc.), and Newsmax amplify misinformation.
The Rise of an Allied Oligarchy
The Key Oligarchs in the Trump Era
- A growing American oligarchy persuades the public with promises of fixing what is broken.
- Many people believe the Trump-Musk alliance will improve their lives, despite mounting evidence to the contrary.
The Spectacle of Merchandise
- Trump unveils products like limited-edition “American Eagle” guitars.
- Previously, he urged supporters to buy branded Bibles, pencils, sneakers, watches, and T-shirts.
Darker Consequences
- With a criminal in power, sexual predators influencing top institutions, and Putin sympathizers in charge of national security—what could possibly go wrong?
In short:
………….A perfect storm of misinformation, misplaced trust, and dangerous alliances.
What could go wrong, indeed?