On Donald Trump
Someone posted a link to Donald Trump’s “Free Speech Initiative” & said something to the effect that this is disastrous. I read it… It is not good.
I don’t think people are realizing what this presidency of Donald Trump is going to come to. In his free speech initiative speech, Donald Trump starts off by stating, “I am announcing my plan to shatter the left-wing censorship regime, and to reclaim the right to Free Speech for all Americans. And reclaim is a very important word in this case because they’ve taken it away.”
I’ve noticed this trend of Trump co-opting terms from the “left-wing censorship regime” such as reclaiming the word reclaim.
I noticed when I was reading the speech transcription the way Trump (‘s campaign) capitalizes words. I am going to keep track of this…
Honestly, it is really hard to read his words, listen to him speak, or imagine a world with him as the president, but it is here. We have to be prepared for what is coming…
Okay, so far, it seems like just Trump mumbo-jumbo, right? What is his plan to shatter the “left-wing censorship regime”?
Weird Words:
Regime
Next – Trump goes on, “In recent weeks, bombshell reports have confirmed that a sinister group of Deep State bureaucrats, Silicon Valley tyrants, left-wing activists, and depraved corporate news media have been conspiring to manipulate and silence the American People. They have collaborated to suppress vital information on everything from elections to public health.”
No, seriously, what is he talking about? I asked ChatGPT. Listen, judge me for using it, but the internet is so broken now that it is next to impossible to look up information about “Deep State bureaucrats, Silicon Valley tyrants, left-wing activists, and depraved corporate news media” because what is he talking about?
This is what ChatGPT said:
~~~ In this quote, Donald Trump is referencing a conspiracy theory that has been part of his rhetoric, particularly around the idea of the "Deep State" — a supposed hidden network of government officials, elites, and influential groups that secretly manipulate or control policy and public life behind the scenes. Trump is suggesting that a coalition of powerful actors — including government bureaucrats, tech companies, left-wing activists, and mainstream media — has been working together to suppress information that is vital to the American public.
The subjects of the suppression he mentions are often tied to two key issues that have been a focal point of his criticisms:
1. **Elections**: Trump has frequently raised concerns about election integrity, particularly around the 2020 election, claiming that there was widespread voter fraud (though there has been no evidence of this). In this context, he might be referring to alleged censorship or bias in media and tech companies regarding election-related information.
2. **Public health**: This could refer to debates around how COVID-19 was handled, the distribution of vaccines, or the media's portrayal of the pandemic. Trump and his supporters often claim that the mainstream media and certain health officials suppressed dissenting opinions or alternative viewpoints during the crisis.
The language he uses paints these groups as part of a broader "sinister" and "depraved" alliance against ordinary Americans, echoing populist grievances and portraying himself as the defender of the people against a corrupt elite. This narrative has been a significant part of his rhetoric since his 2016 campaign and has continued throughout his presidency and post-presidency.
Essentially, he's calling attention to what he believes are coordinated efforts by these groups to control information and undermine the public's right to know or make informed decisions.~~~
While it is true that the public does have the right to know and make informed decisions and desperately needs access to information, even AI agrees that the 2020 election did not have widespread voter fraud.
“The defender of the people against a corrupt elite” guys, seriously…
He continues stating upon taking office, he will sign an executive order to prohibit federal agencies from collaborating with outside organizations, businesses, or individuals to limit or censor the free speech of American citizens. He also pledges to cut federal funding for efforts that label domestic speech as "misinformation" or "disinformation." Additionally, he vows to identify and fire every federal bureaucrat involved in domestic censorship, regardless of their agency or position. Didn’t he just say something about Deep State bureaucrats, huh… that’s… weird… That’s one of five. We are in for a ride.
Next Trump outlines a plan to have the Department of Justice investigate and prosecute those involved in online censorship, which he describes as harmful. He mentions possible violations of various laws, including civil rights, campaign finance, election law, securities law, anti-trust law, and the Hatch Act, among others. He also urges House Republicans to send "preservation letters" to the Biden administration, the Biden campaign, and tech companies in Silicon Valley, demanding they preserve evidence related to censorship efforts…
Okay, I will bite… I will Google “online censorship regime”
I personally would usually scroll past the three sponsored articles, but after screenshotting to show that there were THREE sponsored ads on my Ecosia Google page, I read WTF the first one said and said… go on…
What I have learned…
The Bill of Rights Institute (BRI) is a nonprofit educational organization based in Arlington, Virginia, that develops educational resources on American history and government, provides professional development opportunities to teachers, and runs student programs and scholarship contests.
This link brings you to an e-lesson from the BRI about social media and the first amendment. It asks, “What protections does the First Amendment give to social media platforms?”
The overview describes the first amendment then goes on to talk about how TX and FL passed laws preventing social media companies from removing content from their platforms. It says the USSC agreed to hear the lawsuits… To Google… I found…
Murthy v. Missouri – By a vote of 6-3, the court ruled that the plaintiffs did not have standing to bring their lawsuit. Scotusblog, (2024): “The lawsuit centers on “jawboning,” a term used to describe informal efforts by government officials to persuade someone outside the government to take action. In this case, the plaintiffs – two states with Republican attorneys general and several individuals whose social media posts were removed or downgraded – challenged the Biden administration’s efforts in 2021 to restrict misinformation about the COVID-19 vaccine. They argued that the administration’s actions had violated social media users’ rights to free speech.”
Lindke v. Freed – Public officials can be held liable for blocking critics on social media (only when they have the power to speak on behalf of the state and are actually exercising that power).
Moody v. NetChoice, LLC & NetChoice, LLC v. Paxton – The judgments are vacated, and the cases are remanded, because neither the U.S. Courts of Appeals for the 11th Circuit nor the 5th Circuit conducted a proper analysis of the facial First Amendment challenges to the Florida and Texas laws regulating large internet platforms.
What is Moody v. NetChoice about?
“Texas's regulation of social media platforms' content moderation policies aims to alter the speech displayed on these platforms, reflecting the state's disapproval of the platforms' current content selection and moderation practices. However, under the First Amendment, Texas cannot impose its preferences on how private entities curate and present speech, as this would amount to government control over the expression of ideas.” (Oyez, 2024)
“The Supreme Court of the United States vacated the judgments and remanded the cases, stating that neither the Eleventh Circuit nor the Fifth Circuit conducted a proper analysis of the facial First Amendment challenges to Florida and Texas laws regulating large internet platforms. The Court held that the laws interfere with protected speech, as they prevent the platforms from compiling the third-party speech they want in the way they want, thus producing their own distinctive compilations of expression. The Court also held that Texas's asserted interest in correcting the mix of viewpoints that major platforms present is not valid under the First Amendment.” (Justia, 2024)
“The State of Florida enacted S.B. 7072 to address what it perceives as bias and censorship by large social media platforms against conservative voices. The legislation imposes various restrictions and obligations on social media platforms, such as prohibiting the deplatforming of political candidates and requiring detailed disclosures about content moderation policies.” (Oyez, 2024)
Bitch.
Okay… tbh I’m sure there’s more, but for now… let me get back to BRI’s page… It links to this article… girl… It says, “The court’s review of those laws will be the most high-profile examination to date of allegations that Silicon Valley companies are illegally censoring conservative viewpoints” and finishes off by saying, “Steve DelBianco, president of Netchoice, has said that if the Texas law goes in effect, it could result in a “tidal wave of offensive content and hate speech crashing onto users, creators and advertisers,” saying it could hinder companies’ efforts to remove racial epithets, beheadings and other gruesome content.
Disclosure: Facebook and Google have been financial supporters of The Texas Tribune…”
Okay! Back to BRI’s “eLesson”. Okay, the teacher is encouraged to engage with the students by asking how free speech protections are relevant in their daily lives. Here are the comprehension and analysis questions… Are you ready?
Comprehension Questions:
Why are tech companies suing to block the Texas and Florida laws?
Why does the article say this case is so important to people given how information is disseminated in the modern day?
What constitutional reasons does Solicitor General Prelogar give for explaining why the Texas and California laws should be overturned?
Analysis Questions:
Do you think the First Amendment should be applied differently to the internet than other platforms given its unique role in our daily lives? Why or why not?
Some argue that platforms should have the ability to remove hate speech and fake information. Others argue that the best way to counter such posts isn’t to suppress it, but rather to allow people to discourse about it online to ensure that truth is discovered. What do you think?
Americans have traditionally feared a powerful government suppressing their liberties, which was the reason why the Bill of Rights was created to protect such rights. Do you think we should be equally concerned about a private company becoming very powerful as well? Or are they two entirely different things?
How do you think the Court should rule in this case? Explain your reasoning.
INDOCTRINATION.
By the way, after the three sponsored links, these followed:
https://www.security.org/vpn/internet-censorship/
https://nordvpn.com/blog/internet-censorship-explained/
https://freedomhouse.org/report/freedom-net/2024/struggle-trust-online
https://ncac.org/resource/a-selective-timeline-of-the-internet-and-censorship
https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2020/06/02/2020-12030/preventing-online-censorship
Okay, back to Trump…
Trump then pledges to push for a revision of Section 230, the law that provides legal immunity to online platforms, to remove their ability to engage in censorship. Trump calls for stronger efforts to remove unlawful content, such as child exploitation and promoting terrorism, while limiting platforms' power to arbitrarily restrict lawful speech. What constitutes “promoting terrorism” to Donald Trump?
The next one I would like you to pretend to read and scroll passed: “We need to break up the entire toxic censorship industry that has arisen under the false guise of tackling so-called “mis-” and “dis-information.” The federal government should immediately stop funding all non-profits and academic programs that support this authoritarian project. If any U.S. university is discovered to have engaged in censorship activities or election interferences in the past—such as flagging social media content for removal [and] blacklisting—those universities should lose federal research dollars and federal student loan support for a period of five years, and maybe more. We should also enact new laws laying out clear criminal penalties for federal bureaucrats who partner with private entities to do an end-run around the Constitution and deprive Americans of their First, Fourth, and Fifth Amendment rights. In other words, deprive them of their vote. And once you lose those elections and once you lose your borders like we have, you no longer have a country. Furthermore, to confront the problems of major platforms being infiltrated by legions of former Deep Staters and intelligence officials, there should be a 7-year cooling-off period before any employee of the FBI, CIA, NSA, DNI, DHS, or DOD is allowed to take a job at a company possessing vast quantities of U.S. user data.”
If you’re like “what the fuck is he saying?” I asked ChatGPT to break down how this would work.
ChatGPT: In this statement, Trump outlines a multifaceted approach to dismantle what he sees as a "toxic censorship industry" and curtail efforts to regulate speech under the pretext of combating misinformation. Here's how each part would be carried out:
1. **Defunding Non-Profits and Academic Programs**:
- Trump calls for the federal government to stop funding non-profits and academic programs that support censorship efforts. This would involve reviewing the budgets for government grants and federal funding, and halting or redirecting funds from organizations and universities that engage in censorship-related activities, particularly those that flag content or blacklist speech deemed "mis- or dis-information."
2. **Penalties for Universities Involved in Censorship or Election Interference**:
- Any U.S. university found to have participated in censorship activities or election interference (such as flagging social media content for removal or blacklisting) would face a significant penalty: losing federal research dollars and federal student loan support for up to five years or more. This would likely require new legislation or executive action to enforce these consequences, as well as investigations into university actions and collaboration with external entities (e.g., tech companies, government agencies).
3. **New Laws for Criminal Penalties for Bureaucrats**:
- Trump proposes new laws that would impose criminal penalties on federal bureaucrats who work with private companies to circumvent constitutional protections and violate Americans' rights, particularly the First, Fourth, and Fifth Amendments. These laws would need to be drafted, passed by Congress, and enforced by law enforcement agencies. The goal would be to make it illegal for government officials to partner with private companies to limit speech, infringe on privacy, or interfere with elections in ways that violate citizens' constitutional rights.
4. **Cooling-Off Period for Former Intelligence Officials**:
- To address concerns about former intelligence or government agency employees (from the FBI, CIA, NSA, DNI, DHS, and DOD) joining tech companies with access to vast amounts of U.S. user data, Trump proposes a 7-year "cooling-off" period. This would mean that individuals who have worked in these agencies could not immediately transition to jobs at tech companies after leaving government service. A cooling-off period would need to be formalized through regulations or legislation. It would likely apply to all employees of these agencies, preventing potential conflicts of interest or undue influence by former intelligence officials in the tech industry.
**Summary of Steps to Implementation:**
1. **Legislation and Executive Orders**: New laws or executive actions would be needed to enforce defunding of universities and non-profits involved in censorship, as well as criminal penalties for bureaucrats engaged in unconstitutional activities.
2. **Investigations and Penalties**: The government would need to conduct investigations into university activities and tech company collaborations, with penalties for those found violating the proposed rules.
3. **Cooling-Off Period Enforcement**: Establish a formal policy or legislation that creates a waiting period (likely enforced by agencies like the Office of Government Ethics or through a new law) before former intelligence officials could work for tech companies handling sensitive data.
Essentially, this would be a combination of legal actions, policy changes, and new regulations, requiring both executive and legislative support to carry out.
Non-profits, academic programs, universities, “bureaucrats”... if they’ve deemed things as mis/disinformation. I’m sorry. Are we just supposed to pretend like COVID denial is okay? We are just supposed to pretend like what happened on January 6th was fine and those people should not be restricted on social media. Give me a break. We have to be real. There is talk of RJK becoming Trump’s health secretary. He is anti-vaccine. He is anti-FLUORIDE! He has a brain worm. You get it. You know.
Finally! Number Five:
“The time has finally come for Congress to pass a digital Bill of Rights. This should include a right to digital due process—in other words, government officials should need a COURT ORDER to take down online content, not send information requests such as the FBI was sending to Twitter.
Furthermore, when users of big online platforms have their content or accounts removed, throttled, shadow-banned, or otherwise restricted no matter what name they use, they should have the right to be informed that it’s happening, the right to a specific explanation of the reason why, and the right to a timely appeal. In addition, all users over the age of 18 should have the right to opt-out of content moderation and curation entirely, and receive an unmanipulated stream of information if they so choose.
The fight for Free Speech is a matter of victory or death for America—and for the survival of Western Civilization itself. When I am President, this whole rotten system of censorship and information control will be ripped out of the system at large. There won’t be anything left.
By restoring free speech, we will begin to reclaim our democracy, and save our nation. Thank you, and God Bless America.”
Translation: Please stop getting rid of our racist anti-science, genocidal propaganda. We need people to believe in us, not the independent journalists of the world. They need to believe in me – the defender of the people against a corrupt elite.
Weird Phrases:
left-wing censorship Regime, Deep State bureaucrats, Silicon Valley tyrants, left-wing activists, and depraved corporate news media, federal bureaucrat, promoting terrorism
Capitalization:
American People
Our Nation’s History
the Greatest Nation in the History of the World
American Patriots
the American Spirit of Strength, Determination, and Love of Country
American People
Founding Generation
Empire the World
SERIOUS DECLINE
American Spirit
our Nation to a brighter future
our Borders
our System of Justice
our History and our Values
our Country
Champion of the American People
American Spirit
National Pride
The Heroes
This Nation
Our Nation
Truth
Justice
Common Sense
Border Security and Immigration Policy
prior Generations
Southern Border
Border Wall
our Country
our Country
Legal Right
Illegal Migrants
Our Country
local Police
Biden’s Migrant Invasion
Our Country
Foreign Nations
Our Towns
Communities
People
American Energy
Greatest Economy in History
Defense Industrial Base
Emerging Industries
Manufacturing Superpower of the World
Energy Independent
Dominant
any other Nation
Strong Military
Chaos
Hostile Nations
National Interests
Equal Treatment for All
Raging Inflation
Rampant Crime
Attacks on our Children
Global Conflict
250 years of American Principle and Practice
Government
our weakened Economy
Free Speech
Western Civilization
God Bless America
Instability
Immigration Policy
Open Border
our depleted Military
crippling restrictions on American Energy Production
I decided that I wanted to know more about Trump’s policies. I wanted to know what my cousin Pete read through and said, “Yep, that’s my guy.” I want to know why my brother pushed the red button 3 separate times. I read the 2024 GOP Platform. Sixteen pages, fourteen if you don’t include the title page and dedication. Funny. White background, black ink. I want to note again the weird capitalization in this.
“dedication: to the forgotten men and women of america” read WHITE
Preamble to America First: A Return to Common Sense…
“Generations of American Patriots have summoned the American Spirit of Strength, Determination, and Love of Country to overcome seemingly insurmountable challenges. The American People have proven time and again that we can overcome any obstacle and any force pitted against us.”
“Our future, our identity, and our very way of life are under threat like never before. Today we must once again call upon the same American Spirit that led us to prevail through every challenge of the past if we are going to lead our Nation to a brighter future.”
“They insulated themselves from criticism and the consequences of their own bad actions, allowing our Borders to be overrun, our cities to be overtaken by crime, our System of Justice to be weaponized, and our young people to develop a sense of hopelessness and despair. They rejected our History and our Values. Quite simply, they did everything in their power to destroy our Country.”
“He reignited the American Spirit and called on us to renew our National Pride.”
“Like the Heroes who built and defended this Nation before us, we will never give up. We will restore our Nation of, by, and for the People. We will Make America Great Again. We will be a Nation based on Truth, Justice, and Common Sense.”
“The Republican Party must return to its roots as the Party of Industry, Manufacturing, Infrastructure, and Workers” lol
“The Policy of the Republican Party must be to ensure that America’s Military is the strongest and best-equipped in the World—and that our Government uses that great strength sparingly, and only in clear instances where our National Interests are threatened.” wait… huh?
Then comes the Agenda… It’s so offensive, if my daughter looked at it, I would tell her to avert her eyes.
“1. seal the border, and stop the migrant invasion
2. carry out the largest deportation operation in american history
3. end inflation, and make america affordable again
4. make america the dominant energy producer in the world, by far!
5. stop outsourcing, and turn the united states into a manufacturing superpower
6. large tax cuts for workers, and no tax on tips!
7. defend our constitution, our bill of rights, and our fundamental freedoms,
including freedom of speech, freedom of religion, and the right to keep and bear
arms
8. prevent world war three, restore peace in europe and in the middle east, and build a
great iron dome missile defense shield over our entire country -- all made in america
9. end the weaponization of government against the american people
10. stop the migrant crime epidemic, demolish the foreign drug cartels, crush gang
violence, and lock up violent offenders
11. rebuild our cities, including washington dc, making them safe, clean, and beautiful
again.
12. strengthen and modernize our military, making it, without question, the strongest
and most powerful in the world
13. keep the u.s. dollar as the world’s reserve currency
14. fight for and protect social security and medicare with no cuts, including no
changes to the retirement age
15. cancel the electric vehicle mandate and cut costly and burdensome regulations
16. cut federal funding for any school pushing critical race theory, radical gender
ideology, and other inappropriate racial, sexual, or political content on our
children
17. keep men out of women’s sports
18. deport pro-hamas radicals and make our college campuses safe and patriotic again
19. secure our elections, including same day voting, voter identification, paper ballots,
and proof of citizenship
20. unite our country by bringing it to new and record levels of success”
First thoughts:
There will always be people in bordering countries in need of refuge. Yes, we should help them.
The largest deportation operation in American history… no one is leaving peacefully. No one wants to leave their home. No one wants to leave their family. It doesn’t matter if they came here illegally. There is going to be a lot of death.
OK. How?
OK. How?
ETA?
No tax on tips is just a recipe for scammy business deals.
Ok?
Why the fuck would I want to live in a country that needs to be surrounded by an iron-dome? It’s boss as fuck to just exist & know you’re not going to be bombed. Do you anticipate being bombed on the homefront, Donald Trump?
????? “end the weaponization of government against the american people” so defunding the police?
Ok
??? washington DC is beautiful? I think you just hate Black people.
Who cares?
See answer to #12
SS and Medicare are not Medicaid. They are getting rid of your MDWise.
“Burdensome regulations” am I in hell?
No seriously what the fuck.
No seriously
NO SERIOUSLY
When has this ever been a problem for anyone but white people?
Ok
“When America is united, confident, and committed to our principles, it will never fail. Today and together, with Love for our Country, Faith in our People, and Trust in God’s Good Grace, we will Make America Great Again!”
table of contents – I’m gonna write lil notes beneath each…
1. defeat inflation, and quickly bring down all prices.
“We commit to unleashing American Energy, reining in wasteful spending, cutting excessive Regulations, securing our Borders, and restoring Peace through Strength. Together, we will restore Prosperity, ensure Economic Security, and build a brighter future for American Workers and their families. Our dedication to these Policies will make America stronger, more resilient, and more prosperous than ever before.”
I think “Peace through Strength” is their “Strength Through Joy” (Citation: literally Hitler). I’m serious. Like dead ass serious.
“Republicans will end the global chaos and restore Peace through Strength, reducing geopolitical risks and lowering commodity prices.”
2. seal the border, and stop the migrant invasion.
I had ChatGPT break down their border policy & it violated their usage policies. Anyways, here’s the breakdown. This plan outlines a series of aggressive measures that Republicans propose to address illegal immigration, secure the U.S. southern border, and strengthen enforcement of immigration laws. Here’s a breakdown of the key points:
1. **Secure the Border**
- **Restore Trump-era Border Policies**: Republicans plan to reinstate the border policies from the Trump administration, which were aimed at reducing illegal immigration. This includes halting the release of illegal immigrants into the U.S. interior.
- **Complete the Border Wall**: A commitment to finishing the construction of the border wall along the southern U.S. border to physically block illegal crossings.
- **Increase Law Enforcement Resources**: Shift federal law enforcement resources toward immigration enforcement and use advanced technology to monitor the border.
- **Deploy Military Resources**: Move thousands of U.S. troops stationed overseas to the southern border to assist with enforcement and security.
- **Impose a Fentanyl Blockade**: Deploy the U.S. Navy to inspect ships in the region for fentanyl and its precursors to prevent drug smuggling.
2. **Enforce Immigration Laws**
- **Strengthen ICE and Penalties**: Republicans plan to increase resources for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), strengthen penalties for illegal entry, and impose harsher penalties for overstaying visas.
- **Reinstate “Remain in Mexico”**: Bring back the "Remain in Mexico" policy, where asylum seekers must wait in Mexico for their U.S. immigration hearings, to deter illegal entry.
- **Invoke the Alien Enemies Act**: Use this law to deport known gang members, drug dealers, or suspected cartel members from the U.S.
- **Reinstate the Travel Ban**: Reintroduce travel bans on countries with high risks of terrorism or jihadist activity.
- **Use Title 42**: Continue to use Title 42, a public health provision, to immediately return trafficked children to their families in their home countries, helping combat child trafficking.
3. **Begin Largest Deportation Program in U.S. History**
- **Reverse Open Border Policies**: Republicans aim to undo policies they view as lenient toward illegal immigration, particularly those under the Biden administration. This includes deporting individuals who have violated U.S. immigration laws, including criminal gang members and others who entered the country illegally.
- **Expand Deportation Efforts**: The plan calls for a large-scale deportation program, sending illegal immigrants back to their home countries.
4. **Strict Vetting**
- **Limit Entry Based on Ideology**: Republicans propose using existing laws to prevent people with certain ideological backgrounds (such as Communists, Marxists, or jihadists) from entering the U.S. The emphasis is on ensuring that immigrants have positive intentions toward the U.S.
- **Extreme Vetting for Security**: This would involve more thorough background checks to prevent the admission of individuals with terrorist ties or extremist sympathies.
5. **Stop Sanctuary Cities**
- **Cut Federal Funding for Sanctuary Cities**: Sanctuary cities, which limit local cooperation with federal immigration authorities, would face a reduction or elimination of federal funding if they continue to release dangerous criminal immigrants without cooperating with ICE.
- **Require Local Cooperation with Federal Immigration Enforcement**: Cities would be required to work with federal authorities in enforcing immigration laws, particularly in handing over individuals who have violated immigration rules.
6. **Ensure Our Legal Immigration System Puts American Workers First**
- **Merit-based Immigration**: Shift to a merit-based immigration system that prioritizes immigrants who can contribute positively to the U.S. economy and society. The goal is to admit individuals who will not be a burden on public resources.
- **End Chain Migration**: End the practice of chain migration, where legal immigrants can sponsor extended family members for immigration. This would limit family-based immigration and prioritize skills-based or employment-based immigration.
- **Prioritize American Workers**: Ensure that legal immigration policies prioritize the needs of U.S. workers, particularly in terms of job opportunities and wages, by admitting immigrants who can fill gaps in the labor market without harming the interests of American workers.
**Summary of Key Proposals**
1. **Secure the Border**: Complete the border wall, deploy troops and technology, and prevent drug smuggling.
2. **Enforce Immigration Laws**: Strengthen ICE, reinstate Trump-era policies like "Remain in Mexico," and deport criminal elements.
3. **Mass Deportations**: Remove illegal immigrants, particularly criminals, from the U.S.
4. **Strict Vetting**: Apply ideological tests and thorough background checks to immigrants.
5. **Sanctuary Cities**: Cut funding for cities that protect illegal immigrants and require cooperation with federal immigration enforcement.
6. **Legal Immigration Reform**: Move to a merit-based immigration system, end family-based immigration, and prioritize the needs of American workers.
This plan represents a tough, enforcement-heavy approach to immigration, emphasizing border security, reducing illegal immigration, and reshaping legal immigration.
3. build the greatest economy in history.
Fuck regulations, crypto, AI, Space travel – yes, fr.
4. bring back the american dream and make it affordable again for families, young people, and everyone.
Slashing inflation, open limited portions of federal lands… bro literally they are going to sell people beach-front property in Kansas.
5. protect american workers and farmers from unfair trade.
Tariffs.
6. protect seniors.
President Trump made it absolutely clear he would not cut one penny from Medicare or Social Security… but he didn’t say he wouldn’t cut Medicaid. He’ll protect old white people, but you youngins better get ready for his “Choice and Competition” replacement for the ACA.
7. cultivate great k-12 schools leading to great jobs and great lives for young people.
American Values. Excellence. Parental Rights. Universal School Choice. Immediate suspension of violent students. Support hardening schools to help keep violence away. Hardening schools.
“Republicans will restore Parental Rights in Education, and enforce our Civil Rights Laws to stop schools from discriminating on the basis of Race. We trust Parents!”
“Race-based curriculum” (e.g., Critical Race Theory), gender identity in schools, and DEI programs in education. Republicans are framing this as a matter of parental rights and the protection of children from perceived left-wing ideologies in education.
They do not want our children to learn. They want them to be brainwashed. By them. Don’t you see that?
8. bring common sense to our government and renew the pillars of american civilization
“Republicans will promote a Culture that values the Sanctity of Marriage, the blessings of childhood, the foundational role of families, and supports working parents. We will end policies that punish families.” what the fuck.
“Republicans will restore safety in our neighborhoods by replenishing Police Departments, restoring Common Sense Policing, and protecting Officers from frivolous lawsuits. We will stand up to Marxist Prosecutors, vigorously defend the Right of every American to live in peace, and we will compassionately address homelessness to restore order to our streets.”
Common Sense Policing… protecting Officers from FRIVOLOUS LAWSUITS… compassionately address homelessness. A lot of people are going to die.
“ensure Federal Buildings and Monuments are well-maintained.” There are going to be military personnel everywhere. Mark my words.
“Republicans will end luxury housing and Taxpayer benefits for Illegal Immigrants and use those savings to shelter and treat homeless Veterans.” great plan. I love that you’re taking $0 to spend $0 and pretending like you’re doing something.
“Republicans will fire Radical Left accreditors, drive down Tuition costs, restore Due Process protections, and pursue Civil Rights cases against Schools that discriminate.” Wait, what? What the fuck? I want to make sure you’re aware that leftists have the right to be leftists. Everyone should have the right to believe whatever the fuck they want to believe in.
9. government of, by, and for the people.
“To protect Religious Liberty, Republicans support a new Federal Task Force on Fighting Anti-Christian Bias that will investigate all forms of illegal discrimination, harassment, and persecution against Christians in America.” Guys… we already have this. This is not a problem. What the fuck? Dog whistle so low a 90 year old grandpa says “I heard you, but what?”
”We proudly stand for families and Life. We believe that the 14th Amendment to the Constitution of the United States guarantees that no person can be denied Life or Liberty without Due Process, and that the States are, therefore, free to pass Laws protecting those Rights”
They are going to give legal rights to fetuses & people will have to go to court to fight for their right to their abortion. There is going to be a lot of death.
“We will keep men out of women’s sports, ban Taxpayer funding for sex change surgeries, and stop Taxpayer-funded Schools from promoting gender transition, reverse Biden’s radical rewrite of Title IX Education Regulations, and restore protections for women and girls.” Promoting gender transition… allowing students to be themselves?
“The Education Department started to withhold federal funding to schools which affirm the identities of transgender athletes.” https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Title_IX AFFIRM THE IDENTITIES OF CHILDREN. Children that are choosing to live in the same world as you. You think they wanted to be trans? You think little trans kids are sitting at home like “Man, I sure love being a boy. I should become a girl, that would be easy and fun.” That is not how it works.
“The territories of Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico are of vital importance to our National Security, and we welcome their greater participation in all aspects of the political process.” No, I think they are going to arrest us and kill us. I am so serious.
10. return to peace through strength.
“Keeping the American People safe requires a strong America.”
“The Republican Plan is to return Peace through Strength, rebuilding our Military and Alliances, countering China, defeating terrorism, building an Iron Dome Missile Defense Shield, promoting American Values, securing our Homeland and Borders, and reviving our Defense Industrial Base. We will build a Military bigger, better, and stronger than ever before. Our full commitment is to protecting America and ensuring a safe and prosperous future for all.”
“Republicans will promote a Foreign Policy centered on the most essential American Interests, starting with protecting the American Homeland, our People, our Borders, our Great American Flag, and our Rights under God.”
“We will invest in cutting edge research and advanced technologies, including an Iron Dome Missile Defense Shield, support our Troops with higher pay, and get woke Leftwing Democrats fired as soon as possible.”
“Republicans will strengthen Alliances by ensuring that our Allies must meet their obligations to invest in our Common Defense and by restoring Peace to Europe” *Peace does not mean peace
“We will stand with Israel, and seek peace in the Middle East. We will rebuild our Alliance Network in the Region to ensure a future of Peace, Stability, and Prosperity” it does not mean peace.
“Likewise, we will champion Strong, Sovereign, and Independent Nations in the Indo-Pacific, thriving in Peace and Commerce with others.” This is like… WHAT THE FUCK?
“Our Industrial Base is critical to ensuring good jobs for our people but also the reliable production of vital Defense platforms and supplies. Our Policy must be to revive our Industrial Base, with priority on Defense-critical industries. Equipment and parts critical to American Security must be MADE IN THE USA.” To be used in the USA?
Hey guys! I really don’t think we’re gonna survive this one.
**An Analysis of the 2024 GOP Platform: A Personal Reflection on Policy and Rhetoric**
**Introduction**
In examining the 2024 Republican Party Platform, I sought to understand the motivations behind the policies that my family, particularly my cousin Pete and my brother, support. I wanted to comprehend why certain individuals—who, like my cousin, might find resonance in Trump's rhetoric—feel drawn to such political ideologies. I was compelled to explore these policies in depth to address the questions in my mind about what could prompt someone to endorse a candidate with such controversial views. The platform itself is a reflection of Trump’s unique political style—populist, nationalistic, and defiant of traditional political norms. In this paper, I analyze various key aspects of the platform, its language, and its implications for the future of American society.
**The 2024 GOP Platform: Structure and Themes**
The 2024 GOP Platform is succinct, comprising only sixteen pages, or fourteen pages if one excludes the title page and dedication. Despite its brevity, the platform is densely packed with rhetoric aimed at appealing to an electorate disillusioned with the status quo. The language of the platform itself deserves particular attention, especially its stylistic choices such as the peculiar capitalization of certain words like “america” and “america first.” This stylistic choice emphasizes an informal, populist tone, which sets the stage for the dramatic and sweeping promises that follow.
The Preamble to the platform introduces themes of national pride, strength, and an almost apocalyptic view of America's future unless it embraces the principles of "America First." The platform emphasizes the revival of an idealized past, calling for a return to American values, which it claims have been undermined by a distant elite. Such rhetoric, reminiscent of populist and nationalist movements across the globe, promotes an urgent need for change, while positioning the Republican Party as the sole vehicle capable of securing the nation’s future.
**Key Policy Areas: National Security, Immigration, and Economy**
One of the most striking features of the platform is its emphasis on nationalism, particularly with respect to national security and immigration. The call to “seal the border” and the promise of the “largest deportation operation in American history” encapsulate the extreme measures proposed to curb immigration. These policies suggest a vision for America that is increasingly insular, with little room for those seeking refuge from the hardships in neighboring countries.
The rhetoric of securing the border is presented as a matter of survival—an essential step in protecting the nation from an alleged migrant “invasion.” Such language raises questions about the ethical implications of mass deportation and the human cost of separating families and displacing individuals. The platform suggests that these measures are necessary to preserve American values, but one must ask: at what cost? The platform fails to adequately address the moral and humanitarian issues surrounding these policies, focusing instead on the notion that immigrants represent a threat to the social fabric of the nation.
Similarly, the call to deploy military resources to the southern border and use advanced technologies to monitor the region reflects a growing militarization of American policy. The promise to complete the border wall further underscores a commitment to securing America’s borders, though questions about the effectiveness and the environmental, financial, and human impacts of such a project remain unresolved.
The platform’s economic proposals also reflect this isolationist, nationalist ideology. It calls for the revival of American manufacturing, promising to “make America the dominant energy producer in the world.” While the desire to boost domestic industry and reduce reliance on foreign resources might appeal to voters concerned about economic independence, the platform fails to provide a clear and comprehensive strategy to achieve these ambitious goals.
In terms of taxation, the promise of large tax cuts for workers and the elimination of taxes on tips may seem appealing at first glance. However, the potential long-term impacts of such policies on public services, social welfare programs, and the overall fiscal health of the nation raise important questions. Without a clear plan to replace the revenue lost through these cuts, the promise of fiscal prosperity feels hollow.
**Social Issues and Cultural Division**
Perhaps the most controversial aspect of the platform concerns its stance on social issues, particularly its treatment of gender, race, and sexuality. The platform’s call to “keep men out of women’s sports” and “defend our constitution, our bill of rights, and our fundamental freedoms” reflects a broader conservative push against what is perceived as the growing influence of progressive social policies. The proposed ban on federal funding for sex change surgeries and the vow to stop schools from promoting gender transition highlight a commitment to restricting the rights of transgender individuals.
Similarly, the platform’s emphasis on parental rights in education and its stance against "radical" gender ideologies in schools reveal a desire to control the narrative surrounding education and socialization. The platform opposes programs that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), which it frames as divisive and counterproductive. By rejecting such programs, the platform suggests that the Republican Party intends to shape American children’s education in a way that reinforces traditional gender norms, while stifling the discussion of race and sexuality.
This ideological push raises concerns about the nature of education in America. Instead of fostering critical thinking and encouraging diversity of thought, the platform advocates for a version of education that excludes perspectives deemed "radical." It could lead to a generation of students who are less informed, less empathetic, and less equipped to navigate a multicultural and diverse society.
**Foreign Policy: A Return to Isolationism?**
In terms of foreign policy, the platform advocates for a militaristic approach, with a strong emphasis on “peace through strength.” The promise to rebuild the military, counter China, and defeat terrorism signals a return to an aggressive, interventionist posture that some critics might associate with the Bush administration. However, the platform’s rhetoric is more focused on asserting American dominance rather than fostering international cooperation. The call to build an "Iron Dome" missile defense system and to invest in a larger, more powerful military further suggests an America that is preparing for conflict rather than peace.
While the platform pledges to stand with Israel and restore stability in the Middle East, it offers little in terms of diplomatic solutions to the region’s ongoing conflicts. Instead, it emphasizes military alliances and defense initiatives, which could exacerbate tensions and provoke further instability.
**Conclusion: The Dangers of a Divisive Agenda**
In conclusion, the 2024 GOP Platform represents a vision of America that is defined by division, fear, and isolation. Its policies reflect a desire to return to a perceived golden age of American values, while rejecting the complexities of an increasingly globalized and diverse world. The platform’s aggressive stance on immigration, its narrow view on education, and its militaristic approach to foreign policy all point to a future where America is more isolated, more divided, and more contentious.
The rhetoric of the platform may resonate with those who feel disenfranchised or threatened by social changes, but it offers little in terms of reconciliation or unity. Instead, it promises to exacerbate the very divisions that threaten the country’s future. Whether or not this vision of America is truly achievable, or whether it represents a path toward greater social, political, and economic turmoil, remains to be seen. Nonetheless, the platform’s stark and unyielding approach suggests that the road ahead will be a difficult one for those who believe in a more inclusive, equitable, and compassionate vision for the country.
