EphesianArmor

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Would whomever or whatever is actually pulling the strings either be of leftist leaning or rightist leaning, an either/or situation, and as such the resulting power struggle between the two differing factions/interests? Or is it more a “uniparty” situation, thus power struggle wouldn’t or doesn’t play into it?

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IMO neither a Left vs Right thing. Your assumption is correct -- both parties (as well as certain high profile members) know their respective role for public consumption. That's the paradigm with which we are presented: Dem vs GOP. Good guys vs Bad guys. The "party fight" is window dressing. Always has been. The string-pullers are in Europe.

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it would seem in the situation of uniparty type regime, and those who are actually pulling the strings essentially have absolute power, then why do we even ever see such highly contentious elections?

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Yeah. To give us the illusion of choice and a vote that "matters".

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It wouldn’t seem to matter one way or another whether it’s a Democrat or Republican in office…..they would be “following” the same “orders” either way, correct? Is it all precisely scripted Theater?

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when it comes to discussion of whether a President has failed or succeeded, or somewhere in between, on any number of issues, thus figuring into the perception of xyz President (and his party, of equal importance in that discussion), it’s pretty crucial to be on the same page in that context.

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I agree in principle. We'd all love to be on the same page as the President, concurring with his agenda and priorities. But what if they don't appear to reflect "America First" or "making America great"?

The President must begin prosecuting obvious evil and bad guys. Across the board. We would have thought by Day One heads would begin rolling. But....no.

If the Trump Admin is gonna keep on stalling on enforcing justice, he's signalling something that's not good. Like some external force is stirring the sauce. And we''re watching a puppet show.

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I think the politicians are the bad actors.

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I should by now presume you haven't a clue how "The elites" are defined. That's ok. I'm not surprised.

Elites:

A group or class or cartel of persons considered to be superior to others because of their intelligence, social standing, or wealth. They may also declare themselves so special and privileged that they own things they shouldn't -- like nations, people, and God-given natural rights. But not openly or transparently. Often with strings attached.

Some other observers also note that some "elites" believe they alone define and own the mechanisms and loopholes of law -- along with all its resources, including all land, all air, and all seas. If you actually passed the bar, you should know all these things and more. :rolleyes:

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but rather simply follows orders

Said no one ever about Donald Trump.

There’s your cliché conspiracy theory.

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The question is posed by far more observers than you imagine. Of course Trump is going to reinforce the position as Strong Man. But IS the so-called Office of the Presidency the real decision maker? Or is it just the face and public facade for the real power behind the global elites' curtain?

Do you believe Donald Trump himself is coming up with ideas -- like vaporizing "drug boats" and regime change?

Etal policies:

- The plan to aid Isreal in demolishing Gaza -- then cleaning up the bloody mess?
- The Tariffs brainchild?
- Deciding AI Data Centers, AI Bio-metric IDs, and the Surveillance-Skynet State shuld be THE MAGA priority on Day One?
- Did Trump make THE decision to NOT release and un-redact the Eppy Files an flip-flop several times?
Was it Trump made the decision to prosecute exactly ZERO of his supposed tormentors and hoaxers and seditionists who set him up or snatched his election victory?



Is it possible someone or some other "shadowy group" is steering the ship so to speak? And has been since the 90s?

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Being scared of the shadowy figures that you can’t define seems pretty insecure and uninformed.

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:lol: That got a chuckle out of me

So in your opinion...."Elites" are "shadowry figures"? Is that your final answer, Counselor??

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This is exactly why nobody takes you seriously. You allow for no honest exchange. Your first and only instinct is to tossing lemon meringue pies. Bad form, Elmer. :lol:

If you can't define "Elites" in any sense, you have no business posting on a political forum.

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Reagan signed a bill into law as governor of California that actually loosened restrictions on abortion. He would go on to reflect that he ultimately regretted the decision. Thus, a notable example of the legitimacy of evolution of one’s political philosophies, positions and viewpoints.

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Good point.Reagan did indeed evolve from hi liberal morass.

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Would I hold that prior position and resulting decision against Reagan? Not at all. I understand and respect the concept of evolving viewpoints. So why wouldn’t I apply the same rationale to Donald Trump?

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It's a fair point -- although there seems to be ample evidence that Trump is actually de-volving politically and morally. His flip-flopping and obstruction on the Eppy Files, lack of prosecutions AND his sudden MIC aggression and pro-war positions are not what Trump v 1.0 (or v 2.0) was expected for MAGA.

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Now, as most of you know, my personal opinion is that the USA is, in the long run, doomed and will not survive forever. It must and will fall.

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Yes, we are doomed, but the "long term" is fast approaching in the side mirror. The doom is called "UN Agenda 2030", the One World Government plan.

We are doomed because our elected officials betrayed and sold us out.

What was or is "MAGA" as a political movement intended to be to begin with? Well we know what it was supposed to represent: "AMERICA FIRST" policies that initiated and promoted policies that advanced robust US economic, judicial, law & order. This while also reversing DEI and "woke" and illegal invasion insanity and 0bama's and Potato's scorched earth and demolition-first policies.

Some of it has succeeded. The no-brainer easy stuff like DEI reversals and some border enforcement. That's about it.

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But that's no excuse for failing to support the MAGA Movement in order to save the USA.

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The hype and promise that was the ballyhooed "MAGA" is a stillborn. It's never going to fulfill 90% of it's goals and promises.

If we (and the Trump Admin) are really sincere about "saving the USA" it'll be by formally rejecting the global NWO agenda of the WEF, WHO, and UN Agenda 2030. Otherwise stick a fork in us and the rest of the world.

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Elon didn't do shite and that's why he said he wouldn't do it again.

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Yup. It was all illusion and theater.

The main reason DOGE was said to audit the ferals books was solely to AI DATA MINE all the information they could.

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Even with DOGE ripping up the government, Trump will have spent more than last year.

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But...but...muh "Savings!!" We took the bait. No documented DOGE reductions. And we got holding the "Big Beautiful Bill" bag. Was there an "USAID clean-up / clean out"? Who knows. Maybe cosmetically. These NGO orgs merely change names and identities and they're back in business.

Notice ZERO arrests, indictments or prosecutions of NGO officers or participants?...

...Which reminds me -- remember the promise floated of a $5,000 windfall to we-the-wide-eyed-naifs? And then another $2000 teased from "Tariff" windfall proceeds? Mr. Haney strikes again! Jes' sayin'.

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What about California “Democrats?” Such as Ronald Reagan? Same criticism of him, or does this criticism “rule” apply only to Trump?

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Reagan knew how to be a statesman. And forcefully also forcefully explained, "I didn't leave the Democrat Party; The Democrat Party left me." And he always clarified his political-conservative positions.

Trump has NEVER articulated his political "republican" or "conservative"philosophy or ideology. Because he actually doesn't have one.

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There’s a tendency to gloss over (if not outright ignore) the years that led up to 2016.

1996 - Bob Dole
2000 - W Bush
2004 - W Bush
2008 - John McCain
2012 - Mitt Romney
2016 - Was shaping up to be yet another Bush (Jeb!)

The GOP wasn’t exactly tearing it up and offering a “true conservative” vision and path to excite and energize the base in all the years prior to Trump coming down the escalator.

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Exactly. A bunch of bums.

The overlord class scripted out the GOP running crash-dummies designed NOT to "excite" or inspire Republican voters. That list (Dole, Stain, Romney, W were designed LOSERS, sandbagging victories. Dubya Bush was also a zero-charisma loser -- but the GOP had a plan. "We'll polish that turd's image so Republicans can win because the Middle East MIC war machine must be fed. God thing war is on brand for the GOP, not the Dems."

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If the GOP base had been happy and pleased with the direction of the country under Republican leadership, there’d have never been a practical chance or an opening for a Donald Trump.

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Spot on again. Suddenly the GOP was energized for a change by running former Dem and WWE TV character Trump -- along with his "outsider" narrative. He was the perfect Manchurian candidate for President. The GOP (and global overlords) had found their man to usher in the last phase of what would be their "RESET".