This is unbecoming behavior.
Make an outrageous statement not based on fact.
When people call it out as wrong, double down.
Finally, assert that following statutory procedure appears "weak."
Yes, the "bad guys" scorn people who follow the laws.
Does that mean we shouldn't?
Make an outrageous statement not based on fact.
When people call it out as wrong, double down.
Finally, assert that following statutory procedure appears "weak."
Yes, the "bad guys" scorn people who follow the laws.
Does that mean we shouldn't?
https://twitter.com/TheRickWilson/status/1446543600058306560
This plays well with people who have no patience with rule of law. It also converts more people to the "rule of law is tiresome" way of thinking.
I suspect that the Do Something This Minute people will never be satisfied.
Nothing will ever be enough.
I suspect that the Do Something This Minute people will never be satisfied.
Nothing will ever be enough.
https://twitter.com/TheRickWilson/status/1446543600058306560
A strongman has a lot of appeal.
A strongman can get things done quickly by blowing through the rules. A strongman appeals to people who dislike rule of law.
You see, a lot of people don't actually like democracy.
It's hard, slow-moving, grinding work.
A strongman can get things done quickly by blowing through the rules. A strongman appeals to people who dislike rule of law.
You see, a lot of people don't actually like democracy.
It's hard, slow-moving, grinding work.
I'd like to add that one reason Trump succeeded with his followers is that he entertains them. He provides constant action. He throws punches! He fights with their enemies! This thrills them.
A strongman provides a good show. Lots of action and drama . . .
A strongman provides a good show. Lots of action and drama . . .
Rule of law, in contrast, is tedious. Procedures take time.
Trump = an action thriller.
Rule of law = the most boring book assigned in high school.
People in my mentions defending Rick Wilson want action! They are tired of waiting!
Trump = an action thriller.
Rule of law = the most boring book assigned in high school.
People in my mentions defending Rick Wilson want action! They are tired of waiting!
Investigations and prosecutions are serious and weighty.
One problem, I think, is the idea that there is some magic bullet, something that can come out of a court that will end the threat of fascism once and for all if only the Democrats would just do it already.
One problem, I think, is the idea that there is some magic bullet, something that can come out of a court that will end the threat of fascism once and for all if only the Democrats would just do it already.
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