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STEP DOWN FROM THE LEDGE THREAD. Let's take a deep breath and understand what is happening and why. When we understand motives, we are better able to evaluate the situation clearly and choose how we want to respond, rather than react. So why are we dealing with this sudden crazy?
2. First, EGO. Specifically, Trump's ego. Trump has never had a situation so completely beyond his control. He believed that his exhortations of "mail fraud," perhaps combined with Pooty's help, would result in a win. He is frightened and disoriented and unable to cope w reality
3. For reasons that are sad and disturbing, the people around him -- including his staff, many R officials -- can't seem to break it to him. So expect a huge 
how as they enable his tantrum: psycho tweets, firings, threats, etc. Smile and nod like you would to a crazy person
how as they enable his tantrum: psycho tweets, firings, threats, etc. Smile and nod like you would to a crazy person
4. GRIFT. This entire presidency has been about making money off of the office. The "fraud" narrative is an excuse for his Fatal Attraction emails demanding money from his supporters. That $ is going to his campaign "debt" (which exists bc everyone was skimming off the top)
5. THE NEXT CON. He has to set up a narrative that, once he leaves office, will give him a clear "enemy" against which to launch his next venture -- Trump TV. At the end of all this, I expect not just the usual suspects, but Fox News, SCOTUS, and several R's to be on the list
list
6. ATTENTION. Boo Boo is not going to be ignored. Having attention go to President-elect Biden -- his plans, his celebration, his FACE -- drives him bonkers. So he needs to bring it back to him, even if it means acting like a complete lunatic
7. FEAR. Trump is facing some serious criminal investigations and potential indictments once he leaves office. It's about to get real for him. Some thoughts on the crazy to expect on that front https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/2020/11/09/trump-justice-department-pardon/
8. These are the basic things I see. Why is most of the GOP going along with it? I think bc 1) they are scared of the Senate runoff in Jan and 2) this is their jam. They have no choice. See here https://twitter.com/AshaRangappa_/status/1315825379450421249?s=20
9. It feels scary, but the problem is they gambled on voter suppression, and lost. The courts can't help them under these facts. So all they have left are attempts to create chaos and panic in an attempt to get YOU to buy into their narrative. Don't. Let it play out. And breathe.
P.S. I always take for granted that my followers follow the people I follow. My recommendations (not exhaustive, just off top of my head):
For authoritarian tactics and how to recognize them:
@ruthbenghiat
@jasonintrator
@jenmercieca
@Teri_Kanefield
For authoritarian tactics and how to recognize them:
@ruthbenghiat
@jasonintrator
@jenmercieca
@Teri_Kanefield
2A. For assessment of the *real* merits of legal claims (and doomsday scenarios like “faithless elector” nonsense, etc.):
@steve_vladeck
@eliehonig
@JoyceWhiteVance
@jgeltzer
@neal_katyal
@Mimirocah1
@rgoodlaw
@steve_vladeck
@eliehonig
@JoyceWhiteVance
@jgeltzer
@neal_katyal
@Mimirocah1
@rgoodlaw
3A. For insight into what these doofuses are up to, from people who have been in or close to this scene:
@RadioFreeTom
@WalshFreedom
@SteveSchmidtSES
@Scaramucci
(Following them doesn’t mean you have to be BFFs with them, people! But learn from people who know)
@RadioFreeTom
@WalshFreedom
@SteveSchmidtSES
@Scaramucci
(Following them doesn’t mean you have to be BFFs with them, people! But learn from people who know)
Forgot to add — for levity! Please follow:
@blaireerskine
@sarahcpr
@RandyRainbow
@traecrowder
@CoreyRForrester
These are the potential casualties if a normal, sane government so give them your support
@blaireerskine
@sarahcpr
@RandyRainbow
@traecrowder
@CoreyRForrester
These are the potential casualties if a normal, sane government so give them your support
