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To use political jargon, Nikki Haley—who has lost primary contests in Iowa, New Hampshire, Nevada, and her home state of South Carolina—does not have a snow ball’s chance in hell of winning the GOP nomination for president. Still, she is apparently intent on not going down without a fight, and to that end, the former governor has a message for voters: Anyone who votes for Donald Trump has a death wish for America.

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[–] givesomefucks@lemmy.world -4 points 8 months ago (1 children)

So...

Same polices?

She's just more dangerous because of the veneer of civility?

That's kind of what I meant. You have a small shot at seeing a bullet to the head coming. With a heart attack in your sleep you lay down thinking everything is normal and never wake.

Still think it's a good comparison, the result is still the same.

[–] hddsx@lemmy.ca -1 points 8 months ago (1 children)

It’s not just about policy.

Trump installed Kavanaugh and Barrett. Barrett is BLATANTLY unqualified due to lack of experience and Kavanaugh didn’t get a full background check. Like, I get that it sucks. But man the fuck up and wait for the background check or pick someone else. I highly doubt Kavanaugh was the only person on the short list. Trump et al just wants to turn everything into a “OMG democrats are on a witch hunt” moment.

Trump has arguably incited an insurrection.

Trump is blatantly abusing government resources.

I find it hard to believe you think Haley would erode the country in the same way.

[–] TheDannysaur@lemmy.world 3 points 8 months ago

I agree... Trump also has a superpower of gathering attention. The dude loves it even when it's all bad. It's a massive gift to Republicans because they can do crazy shit but Trump takes all the air time.

Trump is very skilled at absolutely wrenching attention away from everything else, even if he looks like a baffoon. Haley does not have that gene.