"They aren’t rethinking their policies; they aren’t even making major efforts to justify their policies to an increasingly skeptical public. Instead, they’ve instantly descended into a pit of insane conspiracy theories. …
"While rule by crazy conspiracy theorists is an unquestionably bad state of affairs, let me lay out two specific reasons it’s bad":
1. The people in charge won’t learn from failure.
2. There will be a search for scapegoats.
Emily Singer offers a helpful rundown of the hogwash Republican elected officials are offering their constituents as the economic suffering Musk-Trump are creating sets in:
House Majority Whip Tom Emmer: "There may be some short-time disruption that's going to result in some negative impacts, no question.”
#Musk #Trump #recession #inflation #authoritarianism #destruction #economy
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@wdlindsy Make it hurt! Spineless Republicans will be forced to act or get voted out.
