Putting people on planes and shipping them off to prisons without due process.

When have we seen this before?

This is what they all paid for, right?

Those “free speech” dollars are working as planned.

I just cancelled my subscription. Unfortunate that he couldn’t do more after so many people supported him during the API debacle.

This point should be understood by all - they’re programmed to get a dopamine hit in the moment by pissing you off.

They’re not arguing in good faith and all the time you spend making rational statements is a waste. Nobody is keeping a scorecard that punishes them for losing an intellectual discussion.

The opposition to MAGA has to find a new path, because applying rational arguments in discussions ain’t going to work.

Why is such a group allowed on Facebook?

I agree some form of consistent opposition messaging is needed.

The maga world talks in consistent themes and terminology, which creates a psychological advantage. Unfortunately, it’s playground psychology, but if that’s the game being played you need to find a way to win at it.

As a reasonably experienced “data guy,” this seems obviously laughable, but the discussion on X is scary. This guy is a savior in the MAGA world.

We can criticize and poke fun all day, but it doesn’t matter much if our message isn’t challenging the mindset of those with other opinions.

How do we make better use of our time to impact outside opinion?