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Ilikepurple

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4. I'm still hoping some of the guardrails hold, but can't help but worry.

Tue Nov 12, 2024, 10:56 PM

Nov 12

A lot of the people who shoot down the wilder topics are also very informed, but historically. This time around he has more allies in all branches and time to actually plan. His first four years seemed to me like we had a President who was willing to give the republican establishment what they wanted. Now that the MAGA party is in power, who knows how far and down what weird roads we’ll go. It’s hard to know how far and by what creative means Trump can push it. At the very least, I expect he and his inner circle to make major $$ and a lot of marginalized groups to suffer more.

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Do you see it now? [View all] EndlessWire Nov 12 OP

"He will pivot, and Ivanka will be a moderating influence" dalton99a Nov 12 #1

Nope. He won't listen to anybody. calimary Nov 13 #38

Ivanka will not be anywhere near this administration lapfog_1 Nov 13 #41

Seems to me BlueKota Nov 12 #2

Exactly Blue Full Moon Nov 13 #12

or worse - they are well aware, and APPROVE Skittles Nov 13 #80

That's even scarier BlueKota Nov 13 #86

sad fact is, it is one or the other Skittles Nov 13 #88

It is a difficult time for sure. Hope22 Nov 12 #3

Here is an interesting article about a Republican woman, Susie Wiles Hope22 Nov 12 #5

LOL she is a Trump whore Skittles Nov 13 #23

Not probably a term that is used out here anymore! Hope22 Nov 13 #39

It's a term that's used again, now. notroot Nov 13 #42

do you prefer Trump Humper? Skittles Nov 13 #45

No, I have no objections. How about, "Trump Cock-Gobbler"? notroot Nov 13 #46

well, that would be Musk Skittles Nov 13 #47

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good one Skittles Nov 13 #50

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I Envision an Americanized version of, "The Meaning of Life." MrWowWow Nov 13 #44

No matter how many times this is viewed Hope22 Nov 13 #62

Do you belittle and demean all women Dumpy Nov 13 #65

JUST FASCISTS Skittles Nov 13 #72

Susie Whiles is a permanent rider on the Trump Crazy Train travelingthrulife Nov 13 #59

I'm still hoping some of the guardrails hold, but can't help but worry. Ilikepurple Nov 12 #4

I think it's well beyond embarassment and yorkster Nov 12 #6

Richest man in human history plus Putin's puppet... Kid Berwyn Nov 12 #7

Richest man in human history? SomewhereInTheMiddle Nov 13 #60

Yes it always amuses me when people say Trump cannot do this or that. Irish_Dem Nov 12 #8

+1 dalton99a Nov 12 #10

I wish I had ten bucks for every time I got lectured about what Trump cannot do. Irish_Dem Nov 12 #11

Right. H2O Man Nov 13 #14

There is no way that this wasn't orchestrated Blue Full Moon Nov 13 #15

Which parts? Irish_Dem Nov 13 #58

This has been the dream for them way before MAGA Blue Full Moon Nov 13 #61

The fact that many can't (won't) B.See Nov 13 #49

Or many are eager for Trump to keep his threats and promises. They love it all so much. Irish_Dem Nov 13 #56

Yes they do. B.See Nov 13 #89

Let's hope our asses don't get bitten in the process. Irish_Dem Nov 13 #90

I think they still believe in American exceptionalism. Crunchy Frog Nov 13 #53

They don't realize the world is laughing, disgusted and afraid for us. Irish_Dem Nov 13 #57

They are in denial JustAnotherGen Nov 13 #87

I agree. I've been watching MSNBC and I'm very alarmed at what's going on. kerry-is-my-prez Nov 12 #9

"Warrior board" to purge the military. Officially on record to abolish the Department of Education. Karasu Nov 13 #13

They would not help him overthrow on January 6th. Blue Full Moon Nov 13 #17

Oh, and to think I almost forgot... Karasu Nov 13 #26

And Musk and Trump are meeting markodochartaigh Nov 13 #29

There is no doubt in my mind... Karasu Nov 13 #32

I think he's going to be like Pinochet. Haggard Celine Nov 13 #52

So what's the alternative to the interwrbs? FirstLight Nov 13 #16

I posted something like that and was made fun of. Blue Full Moon Nov 13 #19

Its the denial stage of grief... FirstLight Nov 13 #22

I would not sell any property Blue Full Moon Nov 13 #28

The problem is private equity. . . UniqueUserName Nov 13 #63

The money in this scenario is worthless. Blue Full Moon Nov 13 #64

I would add to Blue Full Moon's reply to say... Mister Ed Nov 13 #54

The people he's naming to positions róisín_dubh Nov 13 #18

They are going to do a lot of damage. Blue Full Moon Nov 13 #21

Wasn't DOGE the one where people ended up losing all their money with no recourse because there was a lack LiberalLoner Nov 13 #30

Biggest bank heist in history. Blue Full Moon Nov 13 #36

We were warned AverageOldGuy Nov 13 #20

The other thing which might be part of what you posted Blue Full Moon Nov 13 #24

Are you okay? littlemissmartypants Nov 13 #25

+1000. And the shaming of those who are scared crimycarny Nov 13 #27

I'm sorry for your loss. area51 Nov 13 #66

I'm sorry for the loss of your son Clouds Passing Nov 13 #70

Thank you crimycarny Nov 13 #73

Yes Clouds Passing Nov 13 #84

Oh I am so sorry crimycarny Nov 13 #85

so sorry about your boy Skittles Nov 13 #74

Oh, I concede Trump is a dictator Pototan Nov 13 #31

I have been told before here markodochartaigh Nov 13 #33

As for "hamberders", be careful what you ask for. JDAcme Nov 13 #34

I still think that was what the attempted Blue Full Moon Nov 13 #37

I would guess Vance has some kind of backbone and not be taken over by Musk and the like Beringia Nov 13 #91

I do think that Biden or someone in the party Blue Full Moon Nov 13 #35

This is something I have been looking for Alice B. Nov 13 #55

Just remember to despair is a sin. Blue Full Moon Nov 13 #40

Calls to suicide crisis hotlines increased 200% crimycarny Nov 13 #67

Just means don't give up hope. Blue Full Moon Nov 13 #76

Its going to be very bad Mountain Mule Nov 13 #43

I am frankly stunned that the Democrats are rolling over to have their bellies scratched Clouds Passing Nov 13 #68

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It's a "dead end" for all of us except the 1% already. Clouds Passing Nov 13 #71

stay and fight Skittles Nov 13 #75

Exactly, but it looks bad that none of them Blue Full Moon Nov 13 #77

a lot of people still just do not fucking get it Skittles Nov 13 #78

You are right Blue Full Moon Nov 13 #79

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Not sure but sentencing trump would be okay Blue Full Moon Nov 13 #83

why did that person who shot miss...!?! Ysabel Nov 13 #82