WHAT IF I THINK I'M SAVING MY COUNTRY - FROM TRUMP? - 2.17.25

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Feb 17, 2025

The discussion dives into Trump's controversial notion that supporters are above the law to 'save' the country, revealing dangerous societal implications. There's a critique of how Trump's legacy poses threats to America, alongside the media's role in enabling or confronting these issues. Innovative strategies for Democrats to reclaim the narrative are explored, emphasizing a daily press briefing. Finally, the absurdity of political advertising restrictions and the critique of hyper-masculine portrayals in leadership, particularly with figures like Trump and Musk, are humorously examined.

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INSIGHT

Trump's Apocryphal Napoleon Quote

Trump's misuse of a Napoleon quote unintentionally justifies lawbreaking for anyone who believes they're saving the country from him.
This misinterpretation creates a dangerous precedent, especially given Trump's disconnect from reality.

INSIGHT

Trump's Delusional Justification

Trump's warped perception of reality lets him believe he's saving the country, justifying any actions, even illegal ones.
This delusion, coupled with declining approval ratings, fuels his increasingly erratic behavior.

ANECDOTE

Trump's International Influence

Trump's rhetoric of lawlessness is amplified by figures like Vance, Rubio, and Hegseth internationally.
These individuals promote a pro-fascist agenda, mirroring Trump's attempts to undermine democracy.

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SEASON 3 EPISODE 99: COUNTDOWN WITH KEITH OLBERMANN

A-Block (1:44) SPECIAL COMMENT: There's a small problem (naturally) that Trump overlooked (of course) when he misquoted (evergreen) the probably-apocryphal (saw that coming) Napoleon quote "He who saves his country does not violate any law.”

The problem should be obvious.

What if I think I'm saving my country FROM Trump?

What if you think you are saving your country FROM Trump?

Set aside for a moment the implicit stochastic call to terrorism or just law-breaking from Trump to his supporters. What about his message to them? Us? You? Me?

Did he just indemnify all of us?

Seems kind of dangerous. On the other hand, seems like something that somebody who has slipped fully into a delusion of universal support would say.

The implications are, like Trump and Musk, just staggering.

ALSO WHY IT'S TIME FOR A NEWS BOYCOTT OF THE WHITE HOUSE: Again, I don't have enough space or words to tell you how much this won't happen, but the response to the White House attempt to dictate what the Associated Press gets to write (and open the path to telling you what YOU get to write) should be obvious and unanimous: don't send any reporters to the White House or Air Force One until the AP is restored. And I'm sure The Washington Vichy Post and The New York Bothsidesist Times and CNN (Certainly Not News) will be right out front.

On the other hand, there IS a good media pushback idea: A Democratic Shadow Press Secretary,.

B-Block (31:25) THE WORST PERSONS IN THE WORLD: Some Dominican voters in Reading, PA, who according to the Mayor there voted for Trump because they just assumed when he said he'd deport "illegals" he'd give them amnesties because they're good people. Mark Zuckerberg is back, suppressing ads for the ever-controversial (checks notes) Invictus Games. And Jim Vandehei and Mike Allen praise the "masculinity" of Musk and Trump even though the four of them don't have enough masculinity to fill up a thimble.

C-Block (40:00) THINGS I PROMISED NOT TO TELL: A confession. I didn't lie when I said why I discontinued the 2016-17 GQ Series "The Resistance." Nor did I tell the entire truth. I will now. It involves a threat against me, an inadvertent meeting with old SportsCenter friends, a deep hatred of the topic of Trump, and the firing of a loyal colleague.

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