Well, trump did repeatedly promise his drooling followers before the election that drug dealers would get the death penalty.

It's a really good one and holds up well. Especially great if you like a hyperintelligent, cultured, theatrical vigilante.

This is true. They've forsaken all facts, proof, and their own eyes and ears in favor of deferring to him to tell them to think.

What a beautiful fantasy!

A year ago I would have insisted he didn't believe them and just didn't care how stupid he sounded but now I'm pretty sure you're right.

If a dude pretends not to see or hear the truth, you are required to pretend with him...or you are labeled a radical left terrorist who needs to be shut down, arrested, or even executed.

It was only a matter of time before he cut through the hedging language.

Waiting for the other shoe to drop is my default setting these days.

Performative assholes.