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Towlie

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16. What walls? Opinion polls are not going to remove him from power!

Wed Apr 23, 2025, 11:49 AM

Apr 23

That article ends with a link to this one, which says this:

Donald Trump is not slowly creeping toward authoritarianism. He’s sprinting toward it, daring the country to stop him. And so far, nobody has. Not the courts. Not Congress. Not the bureaucratic institutions supposedly designed to resist lawlessness from above. And certainly not his political opponents, who still whisper about norms and proceduralism while the Constitution burns behind them.

If walls are closing in on Trump then apparently they're traditional Japanese walls made of paper. Something more is needed to stop him and it seems like everyone is only complaining and depending upon others to come up with a solution.

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The Walls are Starting to Close in On Trump [View all] marmar Apr 23 OP

Does he care about approval ratings? Irish_Dem Apr 23 #1

And fucking the American people.... Lovie777 Apr 23 #5

He really loves that part, getting one over on people. Irish_Dem Apr 23 #9

Yep. That's why he creates conflict where there was none BaronChocula Apr 23 #31

Trump is said to always create division and in fighting amongst his staff. Irish_Dem Apr 23 #38

That part has become essential, I think. dchill Apr 23 #14

He seems to have cared about his TV ratings, and crowd sizes... Harker Apr 23 #13

He is emboldened by the sheer size and scope of his power, immunity, and wealth. Irish_Dem Apr 23 #15

If the concept of the relationship of 'hubris' and 'nemesis' has validity Harker Apr 23 #17

This son of a bitch just keeps falling upwards. Irish_Dem Apr 23 #35

I agree with what liberal comedian Hal Sparks said: New Breed Leader Apr 23 #30

The weaker his support, the more likely his... pat_k Apr 23 #33

No. He doesn't care. TomSlick Apr 23 #44

Great minds think alike marmar Peacetrain Apr 23 #2

Yes I don't see this ending well for him or republicans its just Tribetime Apr 23 #3

From your mouth to God's ear wolfie001 Apr 23 #19

I thought this was the case on January 6th though AdamGG Apr 23 #34

Obviously tonkatoy8888 Apr 23 #4

Trump's administration is being assailed on numerous fronts: the courts, the unions, the universities, the law firms, Martin68 Apr 23 #6

These are the walls I want to see closing in on Trump surfered Apr 23 #7

Ha! That was my first thought, too. tanyev Apr 23 #11

Disturbed minds think alike. surfered Apr 23 #37

Yes Meowmee Apr 24 #50

I freaking wish EnergizedLib Apr 23 #8

Good! William769 Apr 23 #10

"The 100 days of terror" GoodRaisin Apr 23 #12

I have no idea why but this zany bit keeps creeping into my brain: wolfie001 Apr 23 #20

What walls? Opinion polls are not going to remove him from power! Towlie Apr 23 #16

IMPEACHMENT Walls, if Dems retake the House and a bunch of Senate seats Martin Eden Apr 23 #24

Walls Iamscrewed Apr 23 #18

Polls Icanthinkformyself Apr 23 #21

LOL, sure they are, Steve. maxsolomon Apr 23 #22

Don't get too excited Greg_In_SF Apr 23 #23

Easy - racism and xenophobia. nt Blasphemer Apr 23 #40

This is from The Economist ... aggiesal Apr 23 #25

He who has lived by creating walls... Jrose Apr 23 #26

faster... Faster.... electric_blue68 Apr 23 #27

No confidence CountAllVotes Apr 23 #28

I think he absolutely cares what people think. He wouldn't be so petty and vengeful... 3catwoman3 Apr 23 #29

It's not low enough and he is a dictator who no longer is harnessed by the law of the land. kimbutgar Apr 23 #32

According to Rachel Maddow, trump still have a good number of his supporters who support his undemocratic actions LetMyPeopleVote Apr 23 #36

That is his floor. Those ppl cannot be reasoned with. nt Blasphemer Apr 23 #41

I hope so, but doubt it. He owns the congress, DOJ and is CIC. Evolve Dammit Apr 23 #39

TY Kick! Cha Apr 23 #42

Set walls to CRUSH mode Blue Owl Apr 23 #43

I see him as slithering out of this self-made abyss. Boomerproud Apr 23 #45

No, they are not. He doesn't give a fuck about any of this. BlueTsunami2018 Apr 23 #46

Sorry but polls don't matter anymore garybeck Apr 23 #47

Good! Kath2 Apr 23 #48

The polls are inadequate. I would like to see the question "Trump should be dead" polled, Jack Valentino Apr 23 #49

Let me know when they close enough to squash this cockroach. joshdawg Apr 24 #51

I predicted 2 month ago... Javaman Apr 24 #52

he doesn't care markie Apr 24 #53

Too damned late. NNadir Apr 24 #54