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newdeal2

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14. I actually disagree. Without Trump, they are nothing. No political talent, no "charm," definitely not competent

Reply to Martin Eden (Reply #11)

Mon Jul 21, 2025, 09:12 AM

Jul 21

Once he's gone, they'll still exist but they'll be fighting each other to hold on to whatever remains of Trump's base.

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Trump is circling the drain politically and physically. [View all] yellowcanine Jul 21 OP

I'm betting his hope is that he escapes justice by dying... MiHale Jul 21 #1

I'd rather see the Criminal-in-Chief rot in prison. InAbLuEsTaTe Jul 21 #4

I have a running argument with a family member that Alice B. Jul 21 #15

+1. I think the orange one said that the thing he fears the most is hearing the clang of the cell door being shut. Hotler Jul 21 #27

He will have no immunity in Hell BOSSHOG Jul 21 #17

As an atheist, I regret that I don't believe this but rather wish I could. The judgement of history is all the hell... NNadir Jul 21 #26

His family will pay for his sins for generations. Joinfortmill Jul 21 #34

Lots of speculation this morning.. Omnipresent Jul 21 #2

Too much speculation if you ask me. Katinfl Jul 21 #19

I think the only way Trump will leave Haggard Celine Jul 21 #3

It isn't happening nearly fast enough to suit me. (nt) Paladin Jul 21 #5

Everything points to a failing economy, and Trump is deteriorating right before our very eyes. sop Jul 21 #6

From your keyboard, 3Hotdogs Jul 21 #7

That would be wonderful! mwb970 Jul 21 #8

I've listened to this from his first failure. Conjuay Jul 21 #9

I'd be good with the sewage plants...... lastlib Jul 21 #12

I'm not even sure about regaining the House mnmoderatedem Jul 21 #10

True. Also they have the courts in their favor. Katinfl Jul 21 #21

This fascist regime is more than just the orange shit stain Martin Eden Jul 21 #11

They may declare martial law, but what liberalgunwilltravel Jul 21 #13

They replaced the top echelon of military leaders with sycophants who will follow illegal orders Martin Eden Jul 21 #23

I actually disagree. Without Trump, they are nothing. No political talent, no "charm," definitely not competent newdeal2 Jul 21 #14

"Me and you against the world" Seinan Sensei Jul 21 #20

He is a cult of personality Blue Full Moon Jul 21 #24

Trump is ignorant, incompetent, and increasingly demented Martin Eden Jul 21 #29

America nowforever Jul 21 #16

I go into every day thinking there's a 50/50 shot he'll collapse Torchlight Jul 21 #18

Also nowforever Jul 21 #22

Just as he has been since 2016... Aristus Jul 21 #25

bite your tongue lol et tu Jul 21 #28

+1. He will expire naturally of old age in extreme luxury and comfort. dalton99a Jul 21 #30

And alone. Not his wife nor any of his offspring Luz Jul 21 #35

His party may suffer, but he's got nothing to lose Fiendish Thingy Jul 21 #31

That drain is Traildogbob Jul 21 #32

Dying works for me. Joinfortmill Jul 21 #33

Hopefully author is correct. republianmushroom Jul 21 #36

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Dream on VanceFan Jul 21 #38