sundrei

During the 2020 through 2024 political cycle, Trump continually voiced support for various candidates who were die-hard Trumpers, and discovered that his mere endorsement didn't move the needle as much as he wished it would: A lot of those candidates lost their races.

What proved to be a larger influence (especially in close races) was massive infusions of cash, which is something that Trump is unwilling or unable to provide. Musk, on the other hand, as the richest man in the world has the cash and the will to spend it. Most important to Trump, Musk has threatened to "primary" any sitting Congress person who does anything that Trump doesn't like. Any Congress person who might raise a stink about the Executive branch usurping their Constitutional powers will likely find themselves facing a well-funded Trump loyalist in their next election -- and they would rather lose the power of their body then their own personal career.

5mo ago

Seymour! The house is on fire!

Jump

Mother:

5mo ago

Woke furry hijacks social media of right-wing group that published 'DEI Watch List'

Jump

It's probably a coincidence, but so-called "underhanded" techniques like this used to be referred to as "ratfucking." Anyway, here's to more left-wing ratfucking.

5mo ago

Living in our memories

Jump

I kind of wish MS would open source Windows 95, like they did with MS-DOS 4. I feel like some programmer out there would treat it like Charlie Brown's Christmas tree. "You're not such a bad little OS, really. You just need a little love."