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Irish_Dem

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

Tue Nov 12, 2024, 11:01 PM

Nov 12

And then of course Trump does exactly that thing and much worse.

People are in denial and keep falling back on the idea that the US is a nation of laws,
rules and procedures.

They cannot grasp that for a psychopath like Trump the rules and laws are meaningless.

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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