I love it that Tim continues to engage with the MAGAfolk. That takes guts and grace!
One thing that struck me about this report was the mix of hate-filled merch and messaging with participants' more relaxed and happy personal presence. David French wrote about something similar ("the rage and joy of MAGA") last year.
I love it that Tim continues to engage with the MAGAfolk. That takes guts and grace!
One thing that struck me about this report was the mix of hate-filled merch and messaging with participants' more relaxed and happy personal presence. David French wrote about something similar ("the rage and joy of MAGA") last year.
Tim's takeaway --- scary what those folks might do if their optimistic bubble is popped in November --- is the most important point. But I also wonder if there's something more there.
Discrepancies can be kind of a window into an opaque situation. Impossible tangles sometimes come undone if you find that one loose thread and pull on it in the right way. I just really wonder if thinking more about this weird mixture of hate and happiness might be helpful.
Anyway 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼 for Tim continuing to humanize the rank and file in this scary movement.
I love it that Tim continues to engage with the MAGAfolk. That takes guts and grace!
One thing that struck me about this report was the mix of hate-filled merch and messaging with participants' more relaxed and happy personal presence. David French wrote about something similar ("the rage and joy of MAGA") last year.
Tim's takeaway --- scary what those folks might do if their optimistic bubble is popped in November --- is the most important point. But I also wonder if there's something more there.
Discrepancies can be kind of a window into an opaque situation. Impossible tangles sometimes come undone if you find that one loose thread and pull on it in the right way. I just really wonder if thinking more about this weird mixture of hate and happiness might be helpful.
Anyway 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼 for Tim continuing to humanize the rank and file in this scary movement.
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David French article here: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/06/opinion/maga-america-trump.html?unlocked_article_code=1.500.IIDJ.-66fkj1YeWR6&smid=url-share
great point! Thanks :)