I'm actually cautiously optimistic that the Democrats will do well. Forget the polls, they haven't been accurate for years. It's all about the ground game and the GOP ground game outside of attack ads is non-existent.
You're right that it's crazy so many will vote for him, but I blame the press for this. I've canceled both The Washington Post and the New York Times this year as I couldn't take their 'both sides' type coverage. I have friends who canceled after Bezos thought more of his money than of democracy. Wen the Drudge Report is producing better and more accurate headlines (Trump holds Nazi rally) than the NYT (after complaints they changed theirs to "Trump at the Garden lists grievances, Misogyny, and Racism") then there's a problem. And that doesn't even the poison that is Fox News, which has done more damage than any other media outlet in terms of creating misinformation and hate within the public.
I've switched to the Philly Inquirer, The Guardian, and the Financial Times, as they at least know how to write an accurate headline and don't take any crap from the Oligarchs like Musk, who I hope is going to learn how much Twitter's media value has collapsed, and the penalties of holding a lottery in a state in which not providing the terms and conditions is illegal.
Today is the first day I have thought Harris might win. After the Iowa poll that has just broken I think she probably will. And I agree with you about the media. Utterly disgraceful. I can’t wait to see what she does about Musk etc. Audacity of hope etc. 🤞🤞🤞
I’m fairly linked in to the local democrats and the surge of enthusiasm after Harris stepped in was off the charts. She’s run a very good campaign. Fingers crossed that will be the decider, though the voting suppression stuff is really annoying.
I was shocked he was elected the first time, but now I am almost certain he will be elected again and hoping against hope people will wake up.
He’s pulled every trick to gain votes and it astounds me how he manages to garner support. Half of the people buy into his empty, boastful rhetoric, they fall for the fake narrative delivered expertly …
The 3 rules give me shivers, the human race has no chance for long term survival 😱 can the sane half move to another planet 🌎
Yes, the three rules are terrible and I have thought Trump would win all the way through. Today, for the first time, I think he won’t. Obviously, we can’t breathe until Wednesday (maybe after) but I am cautiously hopeful. Let’s hope I’m right.
As an American, I feel the horror of the potential future you describe with an acute sense of stomach-turning dread that sometimes boils over into a surreal sense of free fall. Like - this cannot, possibly be happening. Can it? Yes, yes it can. This battle has, sadly, been going on forever; and this particular iteration of it has been in the works for decades. This war against democracy and decency has been festering underground for a very, very long time. With 45's first term in office, the ugliness and cravenness was laid bare and invited to step out into the open with a warped sense of pride that, ironically, wraps itself in the American flag. It is terrifying to me that such a huge percentage of my fellow country people believe it's okay to support this campaign of hatred, division, and revenge. And I fear that as AI and disinformation tactics become more sophisticated and ubiquitous, it will only become more difficult to get people to see (and accept) the truth. Thank you for sharing your thoughts. And thank you for giving me what feels like a safe space to let some of the anxiety out. Gods know we need a release!
I can’t begin to imagine how terrible it must feel from your side of the pond. I feel sick with anxiety here. I agree with every word you have written. I am hoping and praying that sane suburban women will save us from this catastrophe. Too many men seem quite keen on it. 🤞🤞xx
I'm actually cautiously optimistic that the Democrats will do well. Forget the polls, they haven't been accurate for years. It's all about the ground game and the GOP ground game outside of attack ads is non-existent.
You're right that it's crazy so many will vote for him, but I blame the press for this. I've canceled both The Washington Post and the New York Times this year as I couldn't take their 'both sides' type coverage. I have friends who canceled after Bezos thought more of his money than of democracy. Wen the Drudge Report is producing better and more accurate headlines (Trump holds Nazi rally) than the NYT (after complaints they changed theirs to "Trump at the Garden lists grievances, Misogyny, and Racism") then there's a problem. And that doesn't even the poison that is Fox News, which has done more damage than any other media outlet in terms of creating misinformation and hate within the public.
I've switched to the Philly Inquirer, The Guardian, and the Financial Times, as they at least know how to write an accurate headline and don't take any crap from the Oligarchs like Musk, who I hope is going to learn how much Twitter's media value has collapsed, and the penalties of holding a lottery in a state in which not providing the terms and conditions is illegal.
Today is the first day I have thought Harris might win. After the Iowa poll that has just broken I think she probably will. And I agree with you about the media. Utterly disgraceful. I can’t wait to see what she does about Musk etc. Audacity of hope etc. 🤞🤞🤞
I’m fairly linked in to the local democrats and the surge of enthusiasm after Harris stepped in was off the charts. She’s run a very good campaign. Fingers crossed that will be the decider, though the voting suppression stuff is really annoying.
I was shocked he was elected the first time, but now I am almost certain he will be elected again and hoping against hope people will wake up.
He’s pulled every trick to gain votes and it astounds me how he manages to garner support. Half of the people buy into his empty, boastful rhetoric, they fall for the fake narrative delivered expertly …
The 3 rules give me shivers, the human race has no chance for long term survival 😱 can the sane half move to another planet 🌎
Yes, the three rules are terrible and I have thought Trump would win all the way through. Today, for the first time, I think he won’t. Obviously, we can’t breathe until Wednesday (maybe after) but I am cautiously hopeful. Let’s hope I’m right.
As an American, I feel the horror of the potential future you describe with an acute sense of stomach-turning dread that sometimes boils over into a surreal sense of free fall. Like - this cannot, possibly be happening. Can it? Yes, yes it can. This battle has, sadly, been going on forever; and this particular iteration of it has been in the works for decades. This war against democracy and decency has been festering underground for a very, very long time. With 45's first term in office, the ugliness and cravenness was laid bare and invited to step out into the open with a warped sense of pride that, ironically, wraps itself in the American flag. It is terrifying to me that such a huge percentage of my fellow country people believe it's okay to support this campaign of hatred, division, and revenge. And I fear that as AI and disinformation tactics become more sophisticated and ubiquitous, it will only become more difficult to get people to see (and accept) the truth. Thank you for sharing your thoughts. And thank you for giving me what feels like a safe space to let some of the anxiety out. Gods know we need a release!
I can’t begin to imagine how terrible it must feel from your side of the pond. I feel sick with anxiety here. I agree with every word you have written. I am hoping and praying that sane suburban women will save us from this catastrophe. Too many men seem quite keen on it. 🤞🤞xx
Yes Christina, terrifying and painful 😣 please keep writing; prayers 🙏 for Tuesday 🤞
Thank you, dear Patsy. Yes, I am hoping, praying and hardly daring to breathe… xx
Excellent piece, Christina. Looking forward to seeing where you go next with the newsletter.
Thank you! Xx
Well said, Christina. Like you, I’m in the UK, similarly feeling the tension and finding it unfathomable how close it is.
Thank you. I suppose there’s a crumb of comfort in not feeling alone in our horror, but it really is dreadful.