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Tadpole Raisin

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37. I would suggest reverse psychology... kinda.

Thu Oct 10, 2024, 09:23 AM

Oct 2024

Tell him right now, given his age, location, insurance costs, and anything else the son can think of -
He is already going to lose his home to the bank. It’s a given. Hard stop.

If he takes FEMA help, one of 2 things is going to happen. He loses his home which was going to happen anyway, or he keeps it.

The first scenario allows him to say I told ya so. Unfortunately the 2nd scenario would merit an apology and a thank you which the supporters, like TSF, often cannot/will not say. They’d like to be wrong and suffer rather than admit error.

Still if he has a draining ounce of brain power left he should realize he has nothing to lose. But go ahead and suffer if it makes you (him) happy.

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On MSNBC Morning Joe. "North Carolina man blames trump for father-in-law refusing FEMA help. [View all] JohnSJ Oct 2024 OP

K&R betsuni Oct 2024 #1

This is so sad. You can "hear" the helplessness and frustration in this man's words Iris Oct 2024 #2

Even if he is confronted, he will evade the question. JohnSJ Oct 2024 #3

Not only evade the question slightlv Oct 2024 #16

I guess I was thinking that other people need to see him being delighted in the suffering of others Iris Oct 2024 #22

That might teach some people something, IF he let his delight show. ShazzieB Oct 2024 #50

No conscience, no remorse. All Trump would feel is satisfaction. mn9driver Oct 2024 #23

Wouldn't make one bit of impact on DonOLD who has empathy for no one. n/t iluvtennis Oct 2024 #39

He wouldn't care one bit. ShazzieB Oct 2024 #48

Trump wouldn't care about this man's troubles DBoon Oct 2024 #52

Free clue for G.O.P.: lying has ugly consequences BoRaGard Oct 2024 #4

Trump is a pestilence. Joinfortmill Oct 2024 #5

drumpf was sent by god JoseBalow Oct 2024 #62

well, I believe that Trump** was soldierant Oct 2024 #79

This reminds me of the GOP governors turning down federal Medicaid money, because Trump Walleye Oct 2024 #6

I disagree malaise Oct 2024 #9

This isn't surprising BluenFLA Oct 2024 #7

The point to remember when dealing with WILLFUL IGNORANCE is that people choose to remain in that state Attilatheblond Oct 2024 #53

My FiL, MiL, SiL and my own brother and two sisters Mr.WeRP Oct 2024 #8

"It's a cult" durablend Oct 2024 #10

Absolutely. And the brainwashing pre-dates DT pat_k Oct 2024 #55

Yep, Trump just exploited what was sitting there. krkaufman Oct 2024 #72

Lies and fantasy conspiracies Farmer-Rick Oct 2024 #11

What a sad story. This is how the MAGA cult will "die off". Refusing vaccines. Refusing disaster aid * Oopsie Daisy Oct 2024 #12

Can't happen soon enough! F' them all. dorks. machoneman Oct 2024 #17

Pity that they are not leaving fast enough. niyad Oct 2024 #20

Quite frankly, PoindexterOglethorpe Oct 2024 #56

I'm here for it, and the sooner the better JoseBalow Oct 2024 #63

I was having that exact thought birdographer Oct 2024 #68

"I don't understand how so many people are under the spell of this freaking con man. I don't understand it" Ray Bruns Oct 2024 #13

It will be interesting to find out how Putin, Zuckerberg & Trump pulled it off. SupportSanity Oct 2024 #74

Lee Remick's look of horror was crazy good Skittles Oct 2024 #78

People may not seek FEM aid due to TFG's lies LetMyPeopleVote Oct 2024 #14

Thanks JohnSJ Oct 2024 #15

If the kkkultists want to live and die by Reagan's "nine most terrifying words" Orrex Oct 2024 #18

Someone Who Won't Be Helped Can't Be Helped smb Oct 2024 #82

Here's the "Morning Joe" video: Rhiannon12866 Oct 2024 #19

Thank you proud patriot Oct 2024 #65

Heartbreaking hearing the pain in his voice proud patriot Oct 2024 #66

You're very welcome Rhiannon12866 Oct 2024 #67

Impressive job of transcribing that exchange PatSeg Oct 2024 #21

Stephanie Miller just read this. So sad. nolabear Oct 2024 #24

The stupidity is heartbreaking mountain grammy Oct 2024 #25

I have even heard Democrats snicker at those nine words. Diamond_Dog Oct 2024 #54

Remember, that Reagan was from the government. And.... here we are. SupportSanity Oct 2024 #75

Yes he was mountain grammy Oct 2024 #80

There is a peculiar paranoia underlying many of Trump's accusations, which I believe reveals Trump's own secret desires. LaMouffette Oct 2024 #26

you tube link Monsieur_Grumpe Oct 2024 #27

Trump has lied about everything his whole life IronLionZion Oct 2024 #28

God knows how many died from covid XanaDUer2 Oct 2024 #32

I say push the hell out of that and hope as many MAGAts as possible fall for it. Our people will know better. n/t brewens Oct 2024 #29

I saw a press briefing on MSNBC this morning with Erda Oct 2024 #30

Sad, but he adores Trump. So, run with that Sir XanaDUer2 Oct 2024 #31

You can see this segment by going to this link LetMyPeopleVote Oct 2024 #33

Part of issue nowforever Oct 2024 #34

North Carolina Man Won't Accept Aid Because Of Trump's FEMA Lies LetMyPeopleVote Oct 2024 #35

Live by the Lie, Die by the Lie MagickMuffin Oct 2024 #36

I would suggest reverse psychology... kinda. Tadpole Raisin Oct 2024 #37

Call me heartless but Playingmantis Oct 2024 #38

They played it on Stephanie Miller this morning Bettie Oct 2024 #40

I'd rather focus on future voters than past their sell by date voters like me ArkansasDemocrat1 Oct 2024 #71

It is a cult. They're more than willing to die for their lies. Wednesdays Oct 2024 #41

Trump has exacerbated the issue but I have a brother who rejected help from the government years ago. mtngirl47 Oct 2024 #42

Am I supposed to feel bad that this man is suffering because he is an idiot? Raftergirl Oct 2024 #43

No, but maybe for the SIL who seems like johnnyfins Oct 2024 #84

The Harris Campaign has retweeted this LetMyPeopleVote Oct 2024 #44

I can imagine my mother doing the same thing under the circumstances peggysue2 Oct 2024 #45

Hes afraid they will take DiverDave Oct 2024 #46

This is brand new the last few days. PoindexterOglethorpe Oct 2024 #57

He needs major deprogramming, sad! diane in sf Oct 2024 #47

That is Unbearably Pathetic and Criminal of TSF. Cha Oct 2024 #49

This is so sad Figarosmom Oct 2024 #51

Kicking. Glad this has been on television somewhere... Jack Valentino Oct 2024 #58

I honestly have ZERO sympathy for people like him. PoindexterOglethorpe Oct 2024 #59

Goes to show the level of SICKNESS B.See Oct 2024 #60

Someone posted the audio (Twitter link) Ruby the Liberal Oct 2024 #61

FOX has been repeating Trump's lies; they were penalized 787 million already for lying. Why can't the Government Jmb 4 Harris-Walz Oct 2024 #64

One way to get out from under trump's lies would be birdographer Oct 2024 #70

Back when I was "in the life," FEMA was the absolute Devil Montauk6 Oct 2024 #69

Over the many years the willful ignorance of people has moniss Oct 2024 #73

Doctors used to be in advertisements endorsing cigarette brands. SupportSanity Oct 2024 #76

I'm talking about later on in the '70's and on up even into today. moniss Oct 2024 #83

Here is a link JohnSJ... if you like, add it to your OP Jmb 4 Harris-Walz Oct 2024 #77

YOU know this is the PANDEMIC ALL OVER AGAIN.... YoshidaYui Oct 2024 #81