A man named Eric Garland who is apparently a pretty smart dude pretty much nailed our recent political history in a MASSIVE Tweetstorm that is well worth your read. Some choice bits:
<THREAD> IâÂÂm now hearing this meme that says Obama, Clinton, et al. are doing nothing, just gave up.Guys. ItâÂÂs time for some game theory.— Eric Garland (@ericgarland) December 11, 2016
<THREAD> IâÂÂm now hearing this meme that says Obama, Clinton, et al. are doing nothing, just gave up.Guys. ItâÂÂs time for some game theory.
Russian interests have been, for many years now, the subversion of Western institutions, principally NATO, but any will do.— Eric Garland (@ericgarland) December 11, 2016
Russian interests have been, for many years now, the subversion of Western institutions, principally NATO, but any will do.
This game has been developing for many years, is asymmetrical, and much cheaper than building a decent aircraft carrier.— Eric Garland (@ericgarland) December 11, 2016
This game has been developing for many years, is asymmetrical, and much cheaper than building a decent aircraft carrier.
From this position launches an initiative from an old hand at the KGB, now solidified in influence: Subvert for the throat. Go big. Go hard.— Eric Garland (@ericgarland) December 11, 2016
From this position launches an initiative from an old hand at the KGB, now solidified in influence: Subvert for the throat. Go big. Go hard.
Let's skip ahead to "Wikileaks." BRILLIANT. Ingratiate the Left into this anti-establishment distrust of Western intel.— Eric Garland (@ericgarland) December 11, 2016
Let's skip ahead to "Wikileaks." BRILLIANT. Ingratiate the Left into this anti-establishment distrust of Western intel.
OH YOU PHILISTINE, YOU JUST HATE JOURNALISM! *sigh* *swigs something strong* And Moscow must have been doubling over.— Eric Garland (@ericgarland) December 11, 2016
OH YOU PHILISTINE, YOU JUST HATE JOURNALISM! *sigh* *swigs something strong* And Moscow must have been doubling over.
ONCE UPON A TIME, Dan Rather chased Nixon around a room asking him questions VERY HARSHLY and the notion of the Evil Media Elite was born.— Eric Garland (@ericgarland) December 11, 2016
ONCE UPON A TIME, Dan Rather chased Nixon around a room asking him questions VERY HARSHLY and the notion of the Evil Media Elite was born.
Republicans decide to create a whole new layer of think tanks and media outlets in the 1980s dedicated to The Other Side.— Eric Garland (@ericgarland) December 11, 2016
Republicans decide to create a whole new layer of think tanks and media outlets in the 1980s dedicated to The Other Side.
And now, the stage is set for a metastasis of batshit nuttery, jingoism, and irrational autocratic fervor. A party becomes a cult.— Eric Garland (@ericgarland) December 11, 2016
And now, the stage is set for a metastasis of batshit nuttery, jingoism, and irrational autocratic fervor. A party becomes a cult.
But then, The Axis of Evil Speech. And all the analysts in DC I know collectively go, "Oh, fuuuuu...they're not serious, are they?"— Eric Garland (@ericgarland) December 11, 2016
But then, The Axis of Evil Speech. And all the analysts in DC I know collectively go, "Oh, fuuuuu...they're not serious, are they?"
Seriously if you’re still here, just go read the whole thing, you’ll thank me. It is perfect. It culminates in this:
OK, Jesus, at LONG LAST, back to my initial premise. Why didn't Obama and Clinton "do something?" JESUS, WHAT CAN YOU DO?— Eric Garland (@ericgarland) December 11, 2016
OK, Jesus, at LONG LAST, back to my initial premise. Why didn't Obama and Clinton "do something?" JESUS, WHAT CAN YOU DO?
Or, you let the Russkis laugh and taunt and infiltrate Facebook with majillions of propaganda tales for idiots? Just let them run around?— Eric Garland (@ericgarland) December 11, 2016
Or, you let the Russkis laugh and taunt and infiltrate Facebook with majillions of propaganda tales for idiots? Just let them run around?
Do you tell America the day after the election that Russia spearfished all of our think tanks in brazen fashion?— Eric Garland (@ericgarland) December 11, 2016
Do you tell America the day after the election that Russia spearfished all of our think tanks in brazen fashion?
Obama WELCOMES! Mr. Trump in an intense, welcoming welcome. To the White House. Mr. Big Winner Guy! Welcome! Fellow American!— Eric Garland (@ericgarland) December 11, 2016
Obama WELCOMES! Mr. Trump in an intense, welcoming welcome. To the White House. Mr. Big Winner Guy! Welcome! Fellow American!
In the next month, a small band of propagandists run in a circle and try to look like they're forming a government.It's ungainly.— Eric Garland (@ericgarland) December 11, 2016
In the next month, a small band of propagandists run in a circle and try to look like they're forming a government.It's ungainly.
This may be America's finest hour, as we act together with unshakable resolve to deal with enemies foreign and domestic.— Eric Garland (@ericgarland) December 11, 2016
This may be America's finest hour, as we act together with unshakable resolve to deal with enemies foreign and domestic.
But to be American is to accept that unflinchingly and to soldier forth for future generations, and DO BETTER, GODDAMN IT.— Eric Garland (@ericgarland) December 11, 2016
But to be American is to accept that unflinchingly and to soldier forth for future generations, and DO BETTER, GODDAMN IT.
</THREAD>— Eric Garland (@ericgarland) December 11, 2016
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anonevent has a short diary of this that has an embeded Storify link, that may make for better viewing: www.dailykos.com/...
Nice, Rec list! All thanks goes to Eric Garland, my hero for the week.