Introduction to the following
story is the image above which I call the “Don: The Golden Calf” now at the entrance to CPAC 2021 in Orlando,
FL (25-28 February) and the backlash from
this story at Market Watch with this headline:
“The CPAC ‘Golden Calf’ Trump
statue is spurring backlash of biblical proportions”
Poll still show that a full one-third
of Americans believe President Joe Biden's victory was the result of voter
fraud, according to a Monmouth poll and strong ultra-rightwing belief based on
Trump’s hype mostly – but keep this in mind:
“The Trump mantra of stolen election or rigged election is like
Bigfoot, UFOs, or Elvis sightings stories and beliefs: It's a very effective
way to sell that product, but a lousy way to establish any credibility.”
Trump’s
history of lies (over 22,000), false claims, misinformation, and more
importantly lots of disinformation did and still does to a large extent cause
serious harm to our entire election process and that in turn generates wild conspiracy
theories that is further harm to the general population (e.g., denying the
January 6 capitol breach and his role in it).
So many of Trump sycophants obviously never ponder or research or give
any thought in depth about what Trump says of being true, false, or anything in
between – that is he skill – keeping the con alive for his benefit – not the
country’s need to heal and reunite – for example:
#1: There is no evidence that
widespread voter fraud that had any effect on the election's outcome – even
after numerous counts, re-counts, and state certifications
#2: That same conclusion was also reached by most
GOP officials in battleground states (e.g., in GA Trump lost 5 challenges
alone).
#3: Some 60 court decisions also
rejected the various Trump challenges and allegations, and that included two from
the USSC.
Even with all that aside, a full
32% percent of respondents still believe that Joe Biden won because of fraud – and
that continues to be hyped by Trump and is hardcore loyalists, with new members
in Congress.
Thankfully, a full 65% fully believe
that Biden won the election fairly and squarely.
However, to this very day (and
probably the theme of the upcoming CPAC Trump speech) will show that he simply will
not let go of his wild conspiracy theory. Keep in mind as I said that even before
first ballot was cast he said the election was “rigged” against him.
It has gone full steam ahead
ever since that time.
Related story and more here
from The Hill.
My 2 cents: Not much to add - thanks for stopping by.
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