When I first engaged w/ figures on the Right, I was surprised at the rampant dishonestly: misrepresentation, smear tactics, straight up lying.
I’m used to it now.
It’s not just a distraction. The point is to sow fear, disgust, & hate in order to consolidate their own power.
Remarkable confession by JD Vance this morning when he said he will “create stories” (that is, lie) to redirect the media.
All this to change the subject away from abortion rights, manufacturing jobs, taxation of the rich, and the other things clearly at stake in this election.