No Bill: As a Substitute for His Low-Energy Parade, Trump's DC Occupation Is Thus Far a Foot-Long Short - emptywheel
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Trump plans to occupy majority-minority cities in the U.S. as part of a strategy to neutralize opposition, with an emphasis on Washington DC as a key location. This occupation may lead to suffering for many marginalized individuals. The success of this approach depends on whether it can excite Trump's supporters through displays of violence. However, the intended impact of military displays could normalize the presence of such force, potentially diluting its effect and shifting public perception of police actions against marginalized groups.
Trump's plan involves occupying America's majority-minority cities to undermine opposition, causing suffering among vulnerable populations, with a potential shift towards a dark period in the U.S.
The occupation's success hinges on its ability to evoke excitement among supporters through displays of violence, appealing to their desire for domination over marginalized groups.
Current military presence in DC could become normalized, with the potential to be perceived as mundane rather than impactful, undermining the intended show of strength.
Visual representation of law enforcement actions against brown people could influence public perception, highlighting the contradictory nature of power dynamics in these displays.
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