Almost two weeks ago (ages in Trump time), I observed that although Trump’s followers would never admit they were scammed, they’d be more than willing to admit that they’ve been betrayed. Betrayal is, of course, exactly what happens to you after you’ve been conned, but it’s easy to talk yourself into believing there’s a distinction, which relieves you of any responsibility for falling for the con man in the first place.
I like to point out when I’m right, so I direct your attention to this column in the New York Times, the subtitle of which is If Trump betrays his most loyal supporters, he’ll deserve his fate, in which that point is made with reference to Trump’s soon to be final failure to get the wall. As a side note, the fact that the wall, even if built, will not be paid for by Mexico is never mentioned as a betrayal, though it was clearly part of the con.
Another issue is raised by this column, to wit: why is this mendacious word salad occupying space in the editorial pages of the New York Times? You can find the answer to that question here.
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