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Irish_Dem

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39. Trump fits this particular risk profile. I don't think Putin will go scorched earth on the world.
Mon Nov 17, 2025, 05:33 PM
Monday

Yes both Putin and Trump are both serious narcissistic psychopaths and quite dangerous.

However I believe there are significant differences in their behavioral pattern and mental status
which impacts a possible end game.

Putin will destroy Ukraine if possible. It has become personal and he has so many sunk costs in the war.

However when Putin is backed into a corner he will go full survival mode.
He will do whatever it takes to stay alive and make a clean getaway.
I believe Putin has escape plans that are somewhat complex and are another topic.

The only reason Putin would not blow up the world as this loads against escape.
His plans involve intact resources and escape locations, and an underground network of protection.
Blowing up the world loads against these plans.

Putin is very shrewd, focused, disciplined. It is 100% certain he has escape plans in place
and will not deviate from his plans and get emotional and stupid.

Trump is an entirely different kettle of fish.
He is a subpar intellect, has dementia, assumes he will be fine no matter what happens.
Hubris is his middle name. He has no escape plans. And no way to implement them effectively.
He is impulsive, foolish, and ruled by revenge fantasies. He is capable of blowing up everything.

I will say here however that Trump is a coward and opportunist. If the end is near he would
be willing to negotiate a favorable outcome for himself. And go peacefully if he can keep his fortune
intact, and no jail time for himself and spawn.

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Big Boss is coming. Get ready. twodogsbarking Nov 16 #1
Trump will probably hand the murdering prince a hit list of Trump enemies. Irish_Dem Nov 16 #2
It would be payback popsdenver Nov 16 #22
Exactly. The Trump Family Crime Syndicate in action. Irish_Dem Nov 16 #23
His 150 Million popsdenver Nov 16 #26
America has lost all of its trustworthy long term allies. Irish_Dem Nov 16 #28
Just you wait........... popsdenver Nov 16 #32
I think it has been decided to give Putin Europe. Xi gets the Pacific. Irish_Dem Nov 16 #35
Much like Cheney did with Iraq popsdenver Monday #36
Yes this has been the plan all along. Irish_Dem Monday #37
Regretfully popsdenver Monday #38
Trump fits this particular risk profile. I don't think Putin will go scorched earth on the world. Irish_Dem Monday #39
I disagree popsdenver Monday #40
Of course they are both capable of doing it and not blinking an eye. Irish_Dem Tuesday #41
LOL popsdenver Tuesday #42
Trump probably wants lessons on how to get rid of pesky reporters that annoy him as well. cstanleytech Nov 16 #3
I still can't find WHERE this is being held. The East Room is out. underpants Nov 16 #4
I am guessing the ORIGINAL place where they held events like this BumRushDaShow Nov 16 #6
Okay I used the wrong term. Thanks underpants Nov 16 #7
You sent me down the rabbit hole looking for multi-level maps! BumRushDaShow Nov 16 #8
Oh gawd, sounds like something he would do PatSeg Nov 16 #12
Maybe a butcher shop? GreenWave Nov 16 #15
Ouch. underpants Nov 16 #33
Why not just cut the crap and kacekwl Nov 16 #5
Will the prince wear a tie to show the proper respect to Trump and Vance? Norrrm Nov 16 #9
Will they be watching planes crash into buildings on 9/11/2001? twodogsbarking Nov 16 #10
He probably has a couple of interesting photos watertiger Nov 16 #11
The Prince wants to see how his money is being spent Bayard Nov 16 #13
Geez I hope he brought his saw. twodogsbarking Nov 16 #14
A Crown Prince Bubba ? republianmushroom Nov 16 #16
So the prince will have his own room in the WH addition complete with underage females? twodogsbarking Nov 16 #17
The Prince will probably popsdenver Nov 16 #18
He can display it next to Eloon's chain saw RazorbackExpat Nov 16 #21
Big Macs for everyone, let's par tay. twodogsbarking Nov 16 #19
He won't be the first murderer in the White House. LudwigPastorius Nov 16 #20
"Be sure to visit us again after your next murder !" nt eppur_se_muova Nov 16 #24
Donny loves his handsome prince Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Nov 16 #25
We're honoring Saudi Arabia, the Crown Prince." vapor2 Nov 16 #27
When Prince bin Salman Says "Pack Your Suitcase" DrFunkenstein Nov 16 #29
Sixteen of 19 from Saudi Arabia Mysterian Nov 16 #30
Wrong on too many levels to count... ultralite001 Nov 16 #31
This LilElf70 Nov 16 #34
MaddowBlog-Trump scrambles to defend Saudi crown prince in an embarrassing display LetMyPeopleVote Tuesday #43
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