Trump is set to redefine historical trends. Every thumbscrew play from the political playbook has been tried on him and every single one has failed except the impeachment in progress, which hasn’t failed or succeeded yet. The very impeachment process will only boost his support as already seen in Texas. It’s all based on results.
Trump supporters and Conservatives—not necessarily one in the same—respond to and respond with results.
Divisions are solidifying along every line—religion, politics, social justice wars. Two people with opposing views can’t reason with each other. Those on the Conservative side tend to be quiet and work and vote. Those on the Liberal side are loud and make anyone who dissents regret it.
The more these divisions and assaults build, the more we see rhetoric face off against results. Loud Liberals in America think they identify with the protesters in Hong Kong. But, it’s not being outspoken that makes a protest work, it’s the resolve to be left alone.
Many Conservatives would be glad to lift laws that make life difficult for the LGBTQ community. But, the social justice war now seeks to punish people for pronouns. That social justice war will likely lead to a backlash from the Conservatives who could eventually place more restrictions on the LGBTQ community than ever before. Overplaying is a danger for everyone. But, no one can be reasoned with these days.
With Senator Romney pushing against the president in his own party, a president popular among Conservatives and many Democrats, he could be paving the way for a third party two presidents after Trump.
Trump
Trump rally in Dallas draws large crowd // Go San Angelo
One in Five Dallas Trump Rally Registrants Was Democrat, Campaign Chair Says // Epoch Times
Moody’s: Trump on his way to an easy 2020 win if economy holds up // CNBC
Impeachment could lead to a first in the 2020 election // CNN
Law
Congress
Washington as Usual
Activism & Protests
‘Be water’: Catalonia protesters learn from Hong Kong // Quartz
Russianewsgategate
Mitt Romney in the Middle of the Impeachment Fight // The Atlantic
Speaker Nancy Pelosi shuts down Senate Republicans’ impeachment timeline // Vox
House Democrats will not hold a vote authorizing impeachment probe, which White House sought // CNBC
News Media & Journalism
Tucker Carlson’s Megyn Kelly Interview Gets Ratings Win // Mediaite
Human Rights, Civil Liberties & Privacy
US black school aide fired for rebuking boy’s use of n-word // BBC News
Gun Regulations & AR-15s: ATF Has Been Enforcing a Rule That Does Not Exist // National Review
Conservatives Are Being Censored Online, Warns Dennis Prager // Daily Signal
Security
Lawmaker: TSA Should Halt Facial Recognition Programs Absent Formal Policies // Nextgov
The Isles
Britain asks EU to delay Brexit deadline for third time // CNBC
NATO Focus
Kurds accuse Turkey of using napalm and white phosphorus // France 24