The Weaponization Narrative: A Convenient Excuse for MAGA and the GOP
In recent years, the Make America Great Again (MAGA) movement and the Republican Party (GOP) have frequently invoked the notion that investigations and charges against former President Donald Trump represent a…
Just saw this posted on Facebook, and I figured it was good enough for here, too.
Dear Targets, Kohl’s, Walmarts, ALDIs, Home Depot, Jewel & all other stores with self-checkout.
You are heading towards almost exclusively self-checkout now.
The lady checking receipts at the exit…
@annvandersteel
So, because they followed the rule of law, you call this unacceptable. But wait, aren't you the party of law and order? Or is that only true for decisions that go your way or laws that do what you want them to do? And you all say you're not hypocritical. 🤦♂️
@atensnut
Before you spread such absurd conspiracy theories, let's set the record straight with some hard facts. First off, Nancy Pelosi, as Speaker of the House, had zero authority to authorize or refuse National Guard troops. That’s a basic understanding of government operations. Anyone…
@spicy9hummus
This has nothing to do with entitlement. It has everything to do with stripping people of jobs, making the customer do the work, then forcing the customer to prove they did the work properly, all while reaping massive profits.
@__TEAM_USA
They held up the law; isn't that what you are all about? "The party of law and order"? It seems to me you should be thanking them for doing the jobs they were put there to do. Oh, wait, you only like the law when it serves your purpose and benefits you. Ok, got it.
@LindaTraitz
Donald Trump didn't lower your taxes.
He didn't get your roads fixed or your bridges built.
He didn't get you healthcare coverage, lower the price of your prescriptions, decrease the deficit, end the opioid crisis, revive the coal industry.
He didn't make "Covid disappear,"…
@marie87657539
I'm pretty sure nothing rude was done here. But even if you disagree with that, note that this was not my personal experience. That being said, the few times (1 or 2) that I have encountered receipt checkers I've never had an issue just flashing my receipt as I continued walking.
@ACTBrigitte
Yeah, this was never said. Anyone can make shit up (you know this, you do it all day!) to fit their narrative.
See, I can do it too:
Standing in line at my local coffee shop, I couldn't help but overhear a conversation that caught me off guard. A rugged man in a red cap — the…
@annvandersteel
This is a textbook case of Fearmongering.
Doing a simple search of reliable, non-biased sources, concludes:
No evidence supports the claim:
Reputable news outlets: Major news organizations like AP, Reuters, The New York Times, and others haven't reported any such instance of…
@JoeyMannarinoUS
WOW
There is so much inaccurate info here to unpack; why am I not surprised? Hey
@JoeyMannarinoUS
, why don't you provide some sources for these claims?
Free Healthcare: Undocumented immigrants are generally not eligible for Medicare, Medicaid, or the Affordable Care Act's (ACA)…
@GrahamAllen_1
By all means, ignore the obvious truths she's speaking about and divert the subject away from you and your "christian" kind. If Jesus were here today he'd be disgusted by you all, and I don't even believe in him.
@Franklin_Graham
@realDonaldTrump
In this hallowed courtroom, where truth seeks the light of day, we gather to witness the final act of your never-ending reality show. As the jury deliberates on your hush-money scandal, may their decision reflect the tangled web of deceit you’ve spun.
May the scales of justice…
@wendyp4545
Can you believe there are people still buying into this nonsense? Let’s break down your claims one by one.
High Gas Prices: Gas prices are influenced by global markets, not just presidential policies. Supply chain disruptions and geopolitical tensions, like the Russia-Ukraine…
@GuntherEagleman
Y'all just afraid of the power her platform has. So I guess vilifying her before she tries to motivate her fans anymore than she already has is your go-to game plan. As opposed to, oh, I don't know, having an actual political and economic plan for America.
@WalshFreedom
Republican Right-Wing Christians, the true followers of their faith:
Praying in Public vs. in Private:
Matthew 6:5-6 (NIV): "And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by others. Truly I…
@jlcrowto
Not at all the point of the post. In fact I prefer to go to a cashier if I have more than just a few items because I want them to stay employed. But all that aside, the point of the post was the receipt checking after-the-fact, not the self-checkout process.
@MAGAgpsmith
Dito for MAGA, but at least true Republicans see through the lies of the MAGA crowd and can carry on an intellectual conversation about the current shortcomings of the GOP.
@Michael_Z1012
The decline in religiosity in the United States can be attributed to a combination of factors, including cultural changes, increased access to information (leading to questioning of beliefs), education (which challenges dogma), religious scandals (undermining trust), generational…
@lavern_spicer
Because you don't have any Democrat friends, I'm surprised you have any friends to begin with, considering the dumpster fire that you are.
@ksorbs
Alright, if we're keeping it real, these Voter ID laws are like a new coat of paint on an old "keep 'em from voting" fence. They're a solution looking for a problem that doesn't really exist. The truth? Voter fraud is rarer than a unicorn sighting. But these laws? They come down…
@Jim_Jordan
The assertion that "75% of House Democrats refused to vote to deport illegal aliens who commit social security fraud" is not just misleading—it's a deliberate distortion designed to provoke outrage and sow division. By framing the vote on H.R. 6678 as a binary choice between…
@laurenboebert
So, because they followed the rule of law, you call this unacceptable. But wait, aren't you the party of law and order? Or is that only true for decisions that go your way or laws that do what you want them to do? And you all say you're not hypocritical. 🤦♂️
@lavern_spicer
Alright, let's get real here. All these reactions you're talking about? They didn't just pop up out of nowhere. They're a direct, raw response to Trump and the chaos he's stirred up. This guy has been a one-man wrecking ball for anyone who doesn't fit his narrow view of…
@hulburd_reade
@atensnut
Ah, the classic 'all lies' retort – the MAGA crowd's go-to when they're out of their depth. It's almost impressive how you manage to contribute absolutely nothing of value to the conversation while confidently parading ignorance.
@Sttephaniee
Are you referring to the post of the person saying this or the corporate greed eliminating checkout jobs to keep more money for themselves?
@LauraLoomer
The United States prides itself on being a nation of laws, where judges are appointed based on merit, not birthplace. The Constitution, which all judges swear to uphold, does not discriminate based on national origin. Judges Chutkan and Merchan have been duly appointed and…
@RealHickory
Everything rigged, you say? Elections, courts, FBI, DOJ – the whole shebang? Wow, that must take an incredible level of coordination and secrecy. I'm almost impressed. But hold on, if everything is so thoroughly rigged, why bother with any of it? Why vote, why argue, why even…
@MikeToombs1
@annvandersteel
You're obviously not paying attention.
The 14th amendment doesn’t say “convicted” or “charged”, it says, “engaged in…”. Amazing how so many people all of a sudden become constitutional experts and know more than judges.
@PeterRoy7
@ACTBrigitte
Your post contains several assertions about current events and conditions, many of which can be fact-checked with available data:
1.U.S. Border Security: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) data for October 2023 indicates an overall decrease in migrant encounters along the…
@TheEliKlein
I understand that as a Jewish person, the rise in antisemitism is deeply concerning and it's a key issue for you when deciding where to cast your vote. It's crucial, though, to consider the full spectrum of how parties address not only antisemitism but also other forms of bigotry…
@Mollyploofkins
Because if the border problem were solved, they'd have to give credit to a Democrat-run administration, and they'd have nothing to campaign on.
@JohnJohnPhenom
@marie87657539
It has everything to do with stripping people of jobs, making the customer do the work, then forcing the customer to prove they did the work properly, all while reaping massive profits at the reduction of employees.
@BreannaMorello
It's amazing to see! At least you know a cultist when you see one. Yeah, we don't feel the need to worship our politicians, and we hold them accountable when they fuck up. Novel idea, hu?
@JoeyMannarinoUS
Guess your circle of friends is pretty small, and you don't know many who took it at all.
I don't know a single person that DID take it and regrets it at all. Just about everyone at the company I work for did, and we have had ZERO reported side effects or problems at all. This…
@MTGrepp
Let’s be clear: the GOP's opposition to mail-in voting isn’t about election security—it’s a blatant attempt to suppress voter turnout. Mail-in voting increases participation, which often doesn’t favor the GOP. By restricting mail-in voting, they aim to disenfranchise…
@theReal8dollar
@LindaTraitz
(deflection much?) While I appreciate your mentioning Biden, it feels like a convenient hop over the fence and away from the specific promises Trump failed to keep. We can have differing opinions on other politicians, but that shouldn't excuse skipping past the very real…
@gunsnrosesgirl3
Ah, diamonds! Those shiny little rocks we're convinced are the epitome of rarity and love. Thanks to some clever marketing by our friends at De Beers, people have been duped into shelling out fortunes for what's essentially compressed carbon. Once upon a time, diamonds weren't…
@therealroseanne
Oh man, I thought you were dead!
So let me get this straight: you latch onto the MAGA Train like
@ksorbs
so you can feel relevant still, right?
@JohnHas37381011
Missing the point. And besides you missing it, that comment is also incorrect. Once you have paid legal tender for your items you own them. The store is legally not allowed to look through your belongings, and neither are the police. That's considered an illegal search. This…
@ksorbs
This just goes to show how little you know about Biden's student debt forgiveness program. Let’s clear up some misconceptions. Biden’s plan doesn’t just wipe out the principal debt that people owe. The program primarily targets reducing the interest burden that has accumulated…
@RepBenCline
The irony of the GOP is lost on them.
Republican Right-Wing Christians, the true followers of their faith:
Praying in Public vs. in Private:
Matthew 6:5-6 (NIV): "And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the…
@MAGAgrammy1963
@LindaTraitz
Ok...
Middle East Peace: The supposed peace is fragile at best; the region is far from stable.
ISIS Caliphate: ISIS's loss of territory was inevitable, thanks to an international effort that Trump just rode the coattails of.
Economy: The economy's so-called 'strength' under…
@ACTBrigitte
You think so? Let's give it a try. Tell him to drop out and let's see if those felonies magically disappear.
And successful?!? 🤣
If you call 12+ bankruptcies/shutdowns successful, then he is sure.
Trump Mortgage (2006 – 2007): Launched with the prediction that it would become…
Tammy Duckworth lays it out plain and simple: When you're in the thick of it, it doesn't matter who's got your back, as long as they've got it. No room for discrimination or hate when lives are on the line. And let's be real, anyone who's dodged the draft has no business telling…
@NikkiRhyne82
@annvandersteel
You deserve the same reply as someone else who posted the same letter:
Oh, a letter from Jim Jordan? That’s your 'research'? This letter is just another piece in the political theater, not proof of some grand conspiracy. It raises questions, sure, but it’s far from conclusive…
@Chicago1Ray
This post is a total lie. Not only has SCOTUS not made a ruling, it could be days or weeks before we hear a ruling. SCOTUS only heard testimony today, nothing else has been said.
@GrahamAllen_1
Yeah, I notice a president that has a country to run and meetings to attend, and a former, disgraced president that will do anything to avoid going back to court.
@antgoldbloom
There's a big difference between antisemitic and anti-Israel. There's also a big difference between anti-Israel and anti-Netanyahu (which I suspect most people categorized as anti-Israel really are). And lastly, this survey doesn't consider the vast differences in people's FYP on…
@William_E_Wolfe
In a society that should be moving towards love and acceptance of all people, regardless of race, gender, or background, it's disheartening to see speeches and comments that perpetuate division and exclusion. The idea that embracing one's God-given gender and traditional roles is…
@Franklin_Graham
@realDonaldTrump
In this hallowed courtroom, where truth seeks the light of day, we gather to witness the final act of your never-ending reality show. As the jury deliberates on your hush-money scandal, may their decision reflect the tangled web of deceit you’ve spun.
May the scales of justice…
@Bristles55
@__TEAM_USA
The law as they interpreted it, that’s literally the job on the SCOTUS. But no, you all condemn them and call them traitors. Yet when they flipped Roe VS Wade you all praised them and chastised those who were angry, like you are now. Notice the hypocrisy?
@atensnut
For a nomination alone, the barrier to entry is low: all nominations from heads of state or politicians serving at a national level are accepted.
@chappy82158
@LindaTraitz
Blaming Democrats for Trump's failures is a tired narrative. Let's not forget, Trump had a Republican majority in Congress for two years. Leadership is about overcoming opposition, not using it as an excuse for inaction. If Trump was as effective as claimed, why the long list of…