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“Trump’s habit of deflection might explain last night's statement, and his habit of distraction might explain today’s social media post, in which the president returned to an exchange of words between him and Maine governor Janet Mills, a Democrat, more than three weeks ago…”
—Heather Cox Richardson, March 22, 2025
#trump #deflection #distraction

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@froomkin "It is unclear whether these conservatives are working from the same memo or just share the same narrow obsession. Regardless there is no evidence that #DEI or any other diversity initiative is responsible for #collapse of #SiliconValleyBank. It is nonsense. And while it shouldn’t be taken seriously on its own terms, this #deflection is worth noting for what it represents: the relentless effort to mystify real questions of political economy in favor of endless culture war conflict."

#deregulation

Trains do not need good brakes according to #republicans

At least that is what they voted for during the last Administration. They always use #deflection in order not to face their own actions.

Every member of #congress who voted for that bill should be made to camp out on the wreck site for three days.

abcnews.go.com/Politics/reside

ABC NewsPolitical fallout over federal response to Ohio train derailmentBy Isabella Murray