Former President Trump urged Republicans to dig in as a shutdown looms over Washington, arguing Sunday that President Biden will take the blame if the federal government closes. Congress faces a Se…

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    1 year ago

    They will get visibly agitated when this is pointed out, by the way. I remember asking someone who was complaining about “all the government waste” and blaming it on Obama at the time : “don’t you work for [big defense contractor]? And all their money comes from the government?”

    Lots of denial and anger followed. From a simple question that, if answered honestly, will utterly pierce their narrative…

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        My theory is that a certain type of personality gets even more reactionary and “anti-government” the more they are on the dole. They wouldn’t want their job/services cut, but they’ll complain about “waste” and the supposedly lazy and undeserving having a job/getting some services…{ dog whistle }