“Never Before…”

Explore this gift article from The New York Times. You can read it for free without a subscription. https://t.co/Wuh2BYRFMc

— Rick Wilson (@TheRickWilson) October 16, 2024

"Never before has a presidential nominee openly suggested turning the military on American citizens simply because they oppose his candidacy".

Malignant Narcissism+Psychopathy+ Cognitive Decline= World Chaos+ End Times For US Democracy https://t.co/R7PhhQRKJp

— Allen Frances (@AllenFrancesMD) October 16, 2024

 What I found interesting in this article was not the focus (appreciated as it is) on Trump’s threats to his “enemies” (which is fundamentally un-American), but this paragraph:

As they move into what will be their closing arguments to voters, Mr. Trump and Ms. Harris are devoting most of their attention to wrangling over the issues that remain voters’ top priorities — the economy, abortion rights, housing costs and American engagement in the wars roiling Ukraine and the Middle East. The race remains tight, with views about Mr. Trump deeply cemented for most voters.

Not immigration; not culture war issues; not trans surgeries for children and undocumented persons; nor electric boats or cars or sharks or Hannibal Lecter. This strikes me because most of the internet punditry I read focuses on the issues Trump wants to talk about, and confuses them with what’s on voters’ minds.

Speaking of which:

👀 New York Times: "Under Trump, U.S. Prisons Offered Gender-Affirming Care"

"Trump appointees at the Bureau of Prisons provided an array of gender-affirming treatments"

"The Trump administration’s approach is notable in light of [his] campaign ads"https://t.co/TCZeCTZWwb

— Ian Sams (@IanSams) October 16, 2024

"Trump appointees at the Bureau of Prisons, a division of the Justice Department, provided an array of gender-affirming treatments, including hormone therapy, for a small group of inmates who requested it during Mr. Trump’s four years in office." https://t.co/1NNPOpJzPa

— James Singer (@Jemsinger) October 16, 2024

I know MAGA doesn’t care. I’m pretty sure the rest of us do.

Trump’s two-a-day appearances are proving he’s as worn out as his ideas.