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In reply to the discussion: Stephen Miller Shouts Unhinged Message to Gun-Wielding Cops [View all]LetMyPeopleVote
(171,002 posts)40. The deputy chief of staff's conspiratorial vision is ridiculous, but given his position in the White House, it'd be a mi
The deputy chief of staffs conspiratorial vision is ridiculous, but given his position in the White House, itd be a mistake to ignore it.
Why Stephen Millerâs weird vision of a vast left-wing conspiracy matters
— (@gypsydaveh.bsky.social) 2025-10-07T22:50:39.798Z
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https://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow-show/maddowblog/stephen-millers-weird-vision-vast-left-wing-conspiracy-matters-rcna236217
A couple of months ago, Stephen Miller, Donald Trumps notorious deputy chief of staff, offered an unsubtle assessment of the political opposition. The Democrat [sic] Party is not a political party, he said in August. It is a domestic extremist organization......
On Saturday afternoon, Miller took additional steps down the same right-wing path. The Democrat [sic] Party has filled our legal and judicial system with radicals who protect leftwing terrorists, the White House official wrote online. This is a very real and dire crisis for our Republican form of government.
Less than an hour later, he kept going, publishing this related missive:
.....A day later, according to an NBC News tally, Miller used the word insurrection at least 12 times over the course of Monday.
The essence of post-liberalism is the rejection of the notion that some neutral standards of conduct apply to all parties, The Atlantics Jon Chait explained in his latest column. Miller, like Trump, appears to believe his side stands for what is right and good, and his opponents stand for what is evil. Any methods used by Trump are ipso facto justified, and any methods used against him illegitimate.
There might be a temptation to shrug this off, but that would be a mistake. Theres a growing body of evidence that suggests Miller isnt just a hyper-partisan anti-immigration zealot, he also appears to be a leading White House official with a decision-making role related to military resources.
The deputy chief of staffs vision of a vast left-wing conspiracy is obviously weird and fantastical, but that doesnt mean its irrelevant.
On Saturday afternoon, Miller took additional steps down the same right-wing path. The Democrat [sic] Party has filled our legal and judicial system with radicals who protect leftwing terrorists, the White House official wrote online. This is a very real and dire crisis for our Republican form of government.
Less than an hour later, he kept going, publishing this related missive:
The issue before is [sic] now is very simple and clear. There is a large and growing movement of leftwing terrorism in this country. It is well organized and funded. And it is shielded by far-left Democrat [sic] judges, prosecutors and attorneys general. The only remedy is to use legitimate state power to dismantle terrorism and terror networks.
.....A day later, according to an NBC News tally, Miller used the word insurrection at least 12 times over the course of Monday.
The essence of post-liberalism is the rejection of the notion that some neutral standards of conduct apply to all parties, The Atlantics Jon Chait explained in his latest column. Miller, like Trump, appears to believe his side stands for what is right and good, and his opponents stand for what is evil. Any methods used by Trump are ipso facto justified, and any methods used against him illegitimate.
There might be a temptation to shrug this off, but that would be a mistake. Theres a growing body of evidence that suggests Miller isnt just a hyper-partisan anti-immigration zealot, he also appears to be a leading White House official with a decision-making role related to military resources.
The deputy chief of staffs vision of a vast left-wing conspiracy is obviously weird and fantastical, but that doesnt mean its irrelevant.
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You just know he has a burial ground somewhere for the bodies of the animals he kills.
Solly Mack
Oct 2
#8
He says there won't be a block in Memphis where a citizen has to be afraid
MadameButterfly
Oct 2
#17
I've been wondering lately if all the crazed, totally false bullshit spewing from Orange Julius Caesar's mouth
generalbetrayus
Oct 2
#24
Not sure why you are confident that that people will be read their rights, etc.
OrwellwasRight
Oct 3
#37