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Irish_Dem

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38. Trump is said to always create division and in fighting amongst his staff.
Wed Apr 23, 2025, 02:31 PM
Apr 23

He loves all the toadying up to him, jockeying for power, etc.
He gets off on the cruelty.

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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
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