• @zarkanian
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    222 months ago

    Calling Trump “weird” is like calling Putin “weird”. I mean, yeah, I guess technically you’re correct, but it’s a massive understatement at best, and at worst it focuses on the wrong things. People don’t dislike Trump because he’s weird. It’s because he’s dangerous.

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      It’s a better strategy than labeling him dangerous. The latter would make his supporters go “Fuck yeah he is! Watch out libtards!” The “weird” angle attacks his credibility.

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        102 months ago

        Yeah, I think the idea is to not be afraid of Trump, because fear is what the Republicans want.

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        92 months ago

        Its also classic Minnesota passive aggressive which is fitting since it came from Governor Walz.

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          Called him weird talking to a fellow Minnesotan today, who had told me he was a fan.

          “Yeah, I’m not a big fan, the guy’s just so weird.”

          “Yeah, he is from New York, so that’s fair.”

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      Yeah, but the “dangerous” label is easier to sell to your own voter base in the style of “A vote for Bart is a vote for anarchy”.