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Happy New Year and Open Thread

Happy New Year to all! Photos of the celebrations around the world are pretty awesome.

Still, the world is not a happy place today. America has watched in disbelief as Donald Trump has chipped away bit by bit at the very core of our democracy. Even prominent hard-core MAGA supporters are scratching their heads at his latest actions, and refusing to stay silent.

Trump's primary game plan has always been deflection. Change the subject, provide false facts, promote conspiracy theories and juxtapose the victim and aggressor.

Since it worked for him the first time around, he's been back every day during his second term. How do we encourage more of his MAGA supporters to jump ship, and also remain engaged and vote for Democrats in the mid-term elections?

How do we turn Trump's deflection game on its head? Democrats Abroad has some ideas. I'll just quote one section: [More...]

Combatting Misinformation and Propaganda

The Trump administration was notorious for spreading misinformation, labeling legitimate journalism as "fake news," and promoting conspiracy theories. This tactic undermined public trust in the media and led to widespread confusion. Combating misinformation requires critical thinking, fact-checking claims before sharing them, and encouraging others to seek verifiable information. Social media platforms can be breeding grounds for disinformation, so promoting digital literacy is essential.

In other Trump news, the New York Times has a mind-mapping feature on Trump and his family's myriad of questionable financial dealings during his second term that has reaped them millions.

This is an open thread, all topics welcome.

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    Billions not millions (none / 0) (#1)
    by jmacWA on Thu Jan 01, 2026 at 03:11:41 PM EST
    From what I can tell the TRUMP family grift seems to be more in the billions than millions.