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Finally, Trump’s Alarming Mental Decline Has Become a Big Media Story
(newrepublic.com)
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I wish I had a shred of hope that it mattered whatsoever. His ilk would vote for him even if he was a literal corpse.
Where it might matter is the turnout. If it decreases turnout by even 1% of his potential voters that absolutely matters
If nothing else, we can make it matter by letting it inspire us to take action that increases dem turnout
Find opportunities to volunteer for dems around you and online
Write letters to voters in swing states or in competitive downballot races
In fact, turnout has been the main thing that has made the difference for many elections. For decades. Very few people in the country still have any space to change their minds, in either direction. You might as well ask them to show up to the voting booth and change their religion (or adopt one).
But a lot of people can change their mind about whether they vote (which still seems insane to me). Almost everyone in that condition sees Trump is an evil sack of shit and understands that Harris is at least competent, if they know nothing else about either of them. Reporting on things like mental decline and Project 2025 is a way to convince them that we're in danger, and it might matter for them to show up.
His supporters are calling it a “concert”. Like… bro. What the fuck. Come on.
Let’s find out.
I think it's going to get worse after he passes, because right now he has an active presence with its own will that his henchmen sort of have to listen to. After he goes, everyone around him is going to start doing some heinous shit "in his memory" or "because he would have wanted it".
That's a risk I'm willing to take.