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Krista Allen's avatar

“Instead, he blamed Acton for making him do it.” Which is exactly what an abuser does. Ramaswamy is a sociopath. His ad doesn’t only traumatize his intended target but every survivor of childhood trauma across America.

Michael Wild's avatar

Being from Australia I knew some but not all of the details. Now that I know the fuller truth and it turned my stomach. It was breath takingly stupid to decide to use Amy's estranged mother given the publically available facts but that's almost a minor detail next to the moral disgrace of going with it.

I think Trump and Vivek R. have one thing in common. Absolutely massive personal wealth and an associated gross overconfidence in their judgement and I strongly suspect (I don't know Vivek's R MO that well) a tendency to surround themselves with yes men and women so their dumb whims never get challenged. In either case it's a disaster in politics and I feel that extreme wealth should be regarded as a political liability for pursuing a political career. You have a far better feel and concern for the cares of other billionairs than you do for the 99.99% of the population. See Elon Musk for exhibit C.

PS My life would be happier if I could believe that Trump was an unsuccessful politician though I concede he's over-rated by Republicans.

Suki Herr's avatar

I’m struggling how the minds in Vivek(In Cincinnati yard signs use his 1st name)arrived at this decision? Amy Acton MD is an accomplished woman. She survived that childhood.

Donna Arthur is both revolting&pathetic. There’s a long legal paper trail of not only child rape. Cledith also raped his biological daughter. Living in tents&cars.

Dr Acton must be an incredibly resilient person to overcome this.

Is Vivek going to take care of Donna Arthur?

She’s alienated her children, who were legally taken from her.

Don’t misunderstand, I have no sympathy for this woman, but without a thought for her, they plucked her from obscurity to fulfill some obscure goal.

Republicans don’t get it.

Epstein files, &Rs still think calling the victim a liar works.

Suel J's avatar

Ramaswamey is a self absorbed baby with very little life experience beyond lying and cheating. He doesn't work, he made his money from family ties and lies. He really believes his own bullshit. He really believes he is deserving of the prize.

The rest of us are just stupid people who don't get it so he's gonna teach us. What do you suppose he gets away with when no one's looking??

Krikit's Songs's avatar

It also occurs to me that the infamous ad says it's okay to rape children. Now that sounds like a message some folks find attractive. Like those who do it themselves.

Leu2500's avatar

the felon did NOT win a majority of the vote in 2024. He only won a plurality of the vote.

Like Bill Clinton, the felon has never won a majority of the vote in the presidential election.

Joan M's avatar

Vance is a disgrace.