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Federal Reserve Lowers Interest Rates—Signaling Democratic Success

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Donald Trump’s economic mismanagement, particularly through trade wars, tax cuts for the wealthy, and a catastrophic COVID-19 response, played a major role in driving inflation—an issue that has been wrongly blamed solely on President Joe Biden. As Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell noted in December 2020, monetary policy operates with “long and variable lags,” meaning that the effects of Trump’s policies, including aggressive monetary interventions to counter the pandemic, laid the groundwork for inflation that manifested under Biden’s term. Republican propaganda has conveniently shifted blame onto Biden while ignoring the delayed consequences of Trump’s decisions.

However, the Biden-Harris administration’s Inflation Reduction Act helped stabilize inflation, particularly by supporting low-income workers and ensuring wage growth kept pace with rising costs. Today, with the Federal Reserve lowering interest rates, it’s clear that Democrats have won the battle on inflation. The question remains: Why would anyone want to return to the policies of the person who caused the problem in the first place? Trump’s reckless economic strategy favored the rich, disrupted supply chains, and burdened ordinary Americans, while Biden’s leadership has delivered relief and recovery for the people that needed it the most. F right-wing propaganda.

Republicans have disinformed voters so significantly that they moved the political center in USA

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It’s nothing to be proud of, especially considering the threat they now pose, but it’s something they’ve done incredibly well. I’ve referred to the work by Political Compass for many years and want to share their assessment of 2024 (attached). But I also want us to talk about the great harm Republicans have caused to America.

Are you as frustrated as I am with this one thing they’ve done well? They’ve convinced people that centrist-right politicians are the radical left, all while moving us towards a theocratic or authoritarian dictatorship designed to benefit billionaires and weaken us as a nation.

The image above might be jarring to some and I should note that I believe Kamala Harris and Tim Walz are excellent candidates on their own. Separately, it is imperative that any American who cares about democracy, the people in America, or their own lives absolutely must ensure that Trump/Vance are never given power again.

Trump is the gatling gun liar telling 477 lies in the debate.

The Gatling Gun Liar Told 477+ Lies in the Debate

Trump’s Gatling gun of lies was on full display at the recent debate, where I counted at least 477 lies in just 41 minutes. Mainstream media gave him a pass, claiming there were only 33+, but that’s likely because they ignore the constant stream of smaller lies he spews between big policy falsehoods. Want an example? Trump claims nobody thinks about Russia having nukes. Really? Do you know anyone who hasn’t? It’s one of hundreds of casual lies he tells that go unchecked. Then, there’s the moment he contradicts himself mid-sentence: “people don’t go to her rallies” followed by “the people that do go.” His lies are endless, designed to overwhelm listeners and make it impossible to keep up. I’m just one person counting them, but I want to show you how well-informed people hear Trump—lies, nonstop. Check out my documentation and the full breakdown in my photo album.

The 4 Years Democrats Held Full Power: A Period of Unmatched Progress in the Last 16 Years

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The Republican claim that Democrats held power for “12 out of the last 16 years” is highly misleading. In reality, Democrats had control of the Senate, House, and White House for only 4 of those years—2009-2010 under Obama, and 2021-2022 under Biden. During these periods, Democrats passed significant legislation like the Affordable Care Act (ACA), the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, and the Dodd-Frank Act, which helped stabilize the economy after the 2008 financial crisis. In Biden’s term, key achievements included the American Rescue Plan, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, and the Inflation Reduction Act.

For the remaining 12 years, Republicans either held the House, Senate, or both, and they used their majorities to obstruct Democratic efforts to pass meaningful legislation. The myth that Democrats have held continuous power ignores this obstruction and undermines the legislative progress made during the brief periods when Democrats held a unified government.

Following Elon’s threats to humanity over 24 hours

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Elon Musk’s acquisition of Twitter appears driven by political motives to support Republican interests, benefiting him financially at the public’s expense. Musk’s changes to the platform, such as withdrawing from the EU’s Code of Practice on Disinformation and restructuring the verification system, have facilitated the spread of misinformation. This strategy aligns with his interests in promoting a Republican agenda that includes tax cuts favoring the wealthy. Musk’s actions, including reinstating banned accounts and posting misleading content, aim to sway public opinion toward candidates like Donald Trump, who supports policies that benefit Musk. By undermining democratic norms and spreading divisive rhetoric, Musk parallels authoritarian tactics. His endorsement of controversial ideas, such as governance by “high-status males,” reveals a dangerous alignment with exclusionary ideologies. This pattern of behavior indicates Musk’s use of Twitter to manipulate public discourse for personal gain while undermining democratic values and social equity.

MAGA’s delusional narrative: blaming COVID for Trump’s failures while ignoring his incompetent response

Donald Trump’s mishandling of the COVID-19 crisis had severe consequences for public health and the economy. He downplayed the virus’s severity, even referring to it as a “hoax” and contradicting public health experts. His administration failed to establish a coordinated national strategy for testing and contact tracing, which could have contained the virus early. In 2018, Trump disbanded the White House pandemic response team, weakening the country’s preparedness. The administration’s slow response to PPE shortages endangered healthcare workers and the public. Delayed travel restrictions allowed the virus to spread unchecked. Trump’s actions forced the Federal Reserve into drastic monetary measures, contributing to inflation. His failure to support state and local governments led to resource competition and inefficiencies. He undermined public confidence in science, mask-wearing, and social distancing, and promoted unproven treatments. These failures resulted in prolonged lockdowns, massive job losses, and economic downturns, all while promoting xenophobia against essential immigrant workers.