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Julie Bannerman's avatar

The MAGA enablers deserve their fate - the reams of objective evidence they consistently choose to ignore or write off with repetitive propaganda and insults confirm their immutable devotion to the Trump cult. They seem willing to tolerate anything, even their own suffering, to stay a member.

Which leaves the majority of us who saw the impending disaster of this regime beginning in 2016 and cannot escape its consequences.

As Mary’s daughter Shanley wisely wrote, hope is not passive. Those who regret their 2024 votes or sat out the election need to be inspired by more than pointing out who and what is to blame. We in the pro-democracy community need to fashion a coherent vision for the future and make the case for it.

Americans First: healthcare and housing affordability, realism/pragmatism/accountability in government, anti-corruption and a fair tax system seem candidates for this vision.

Amy Cohen MD's avatar

The is an extraordinary and important piece of writing. To end this show, the theater needs to be shut down by the ownership. That needs to be your next chapter…. Thank you for your work

Jack McGowan's avatar

While Trump is prancing around the ring “entertaining” us, Project 2025 is proceeding amidst this Mideast mess he’s stumbled into. The government is being disassembled while he tweets all night!

Kelly's avatar

It’s imperative that Democrats fight as dirty as the Republicans!! Call your senators.

James's avatar

I first encountered the kayfabe lens for making sense of Trump's behavior from Jonathan V Last. It has proved, like a jelly-of-the-month subscription, a gift that keeps on giving the whole year 'round.

Katy Bolger's avatar

Totally delusional is how you are describing this man and his world.I believe we are getting close to dropping an atomic weapon, a real bomb, not a fake or kayfabe one Hogsbreath is foaming at the mouth.

Mary Jane Huth's avatar

Democrats need some big balls to fight this shit.. or we are done as a Free country! I can’t believe what the fucking Supreme Court has done w Black voters rights! They need there Body guards now for sure! 🖕

KatCA's avatar

Super cool analysis. A lens I never would thought to have looked through. But now that you’ve done that for me Mary, the hiring of Linda McMahon makes total sense. 😝

Kasey Coff's avatar

The Kennedy Center is closed - the bastion of arts, culture, entertainment is awaiting its Tartup by Trump.

Meanwhile, synthetic wrestling is being spotlighted at one of the most treasured locations in America. MAGAts are so excited they're peeing their pants.

From the high to the low, ain't?

TJ's avatar

What a Perfect analogy! We are living in a virtual firehose of a continual “KAYFABE”… When will the audience realize it's just a big con? Maybe those who put down that $100 deposit for that Trump phone that never was going to be made or delivered have figured it out, or not…

Just a thought, when the Big Guy has his big old UFC WrestleMania spectacle on the south lawn of the now rubbled White House lawn, how is he going to be safe with no ballroom to protect him? Shouldn't he call it off for his own protection? He really shouldn't be spending any time outside the White House, since he doesn't have his ballroom protection. Will he enter the cage match area with somebody and try to pull out that cotton candy dyed hair of his, or go for ripping off his red tie from around his neck like he means business… will that opponent be dressed up as some “Dumbocrats” that he’s lately starting to call them because "The enemy from within" is too long for him to say in-between those naps he’s taking..

Possibly we could save some taxpayers money.. No more golf excursions, no sporting events, no travel. I'm sure it's not safe without his magical ballroom. Because those Senate Rethuglicans have this absurd idea that they are currently seeking $1 billion in taxpayer funding for that Versailles golden gilded ballroom project needs to happen… Is this magical ballroom on wheels and he’ll travel in it?

KAYFABE for sure…

Diane J Mayer's avatar

Brilliant take Mary.