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[–] KoboldCoterie@pawb.social 64 points 5 days ago (2 children)

The X comments - particularly the absolute deluge of maga folks completely missing the joke and accusing him of ripping off Trump's merchandise - is absolutely the best part of this whole thing.

[–] Steve@startrek.website 14 points 4 days ago

If that group had any capacity for introspection we wouldnt be here.

[–] Typhoon@lemmy.ca 8 points 4 days ago

MAGA isn't bringing their finest.

[–] manxu@piefed.social 45 points 4 days ago

The absolute nothing coming out of the Democrats in power is so deafening that even such a troll from such an imperfect candidate feels like the straw at which we must grab.

You bet a boatload of people are waiting for Newsom to get away with it to start resisting themselves.

[–] Rentlar@lemmy.ca 35 points 4 days ago

I sense that Newsom's trolling sends the message that Trump's not anyone special. The felon's only unique ability is to lie and boast without a single ounce of humility.

When he puts out this stuff sarcastically, it immediately makes all of Trump's antics almost identically as corny as Newsom's satirical versions.

[–] simplejack@lemmy.world 33 points 4 days ago

lol, the testimonial in the product description.

[–] phutatorius@lemmy.zip 2 points 3 days ago

Newsom is capable of stunts, but what's he actually doing that helps anyone but corporations?

[–] Treczoks@lemmy.world 15 points 5 days ago

Keep the trollin' rollin', man!

[–] Zephorah@discuss.online 13 points 4 days ago

He’s throwing things out there to see what gains traction. The “real patriot” red hats are great, but likely too much of a threat to personal well-being to be worn.

[–] altphoto 9 points 4 days ago (1 children)

All Democrats should jump on board.

[–] SupraMario@lemmy.world 9 points 4 days ago

Everyone on all social media should just continually post "Wheres the Epstein files"

[–] SoftestSapphic@lemmy.world 8 points 4 days ago (1 children)

We are now cheering on two trolls who both represent billionaire interests instead of electing people who will solve problems.

[–] olympicyes@lemmy.world 11 points 4 days ago (2 children)

He’s giving huge cover for Mamdani. MAGA is too busy with Newsom.

[–] SoftestSapphic@lemmy.world 10 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago)

This is cope unfortunately

The DNC does not like Mamdami and are trying just as hard to get rid of him.

[–] Zaktor@sopuli.xyz 8 points 4 days ago

MAGA isn't Mamdami's problem. MAGA isn't going to win a NYC election. But oligarchs paying the best ad people and manipulators and using outright lies through dark money PACs to pretend the best way to oppose MAGA is "reasonable" centrism have the resources and savvy to make things hard. And establishment Democrats being unable to decide between the party nominee and a disgraced governor courting Trump isn't helping.