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slightlv

(6,166 posts)
29. You're thinking along my lines...
Tue Jul 15, 2025, 01:30 PM
Jul 15

Although, is having an election such a real thing in these days? I remain convinced the last was stolen and trump IS an illegitimate president. No conspiracy theory, just common sense and counting the number and skill/experience level of individuals involved with the tech which could do such a thing. The myriad reports coming in from over the country just goose the feeling. Not that it can help us now... the Founders never considered an election where it could be stolen completely behind the people's backs.

I think they'll do the same thing again in 26 and in 28. How far they get in 26 determines 28 attempts. I hate to say a lot of our hope for preserving democracy in 26 is dependent upon a feud between two main evils - trump and musk. And I wonder how many of the other tech bros could take over control and hacking of satellites, or set up other tech gizmos to do the deed.

I'm not so concerned about there being an election, as I am that the election is truly free, fair, and legitimate. I'd very much like to see the UN and some appointed nations oversee the election, verify and validate that it's all on the up and up... including using their own eye in the sky spy innovations to keep an eye on any hanky panky that could go on thanks to tech and satellites. But, I admit, that's just my opinion, and I'm more than a wee bit cynical at this point. Regardless, I WILL still vote. I just want my vote to actually count for as much as it can, seeing I'm true blue in a very red state.

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I certainly hope 40 is a vast underestimate! nt woodsprite Jul 15 #1
What about the Senate? Funtatlaguy Jul 15 #2
Best case scenario we barely flip it ITAL Jul 15 #5
I figured as much. Funtatlaguy Jul 15 #19
Wave elections end up washing away those previously thought to be safe. W_HAMILTON Jul 15 #20
Even those can be wonky though ITAL Jul 15 #32
He says that like it's a bad thing... Wounded Bear Jul 15 #3
My prediction based on nothing is that if Republicans lose big time in the midterms Walleye Jul 15 #4
Trump is never going to quit the job Jspur Jul 15 #6
Well, maybe he won't resign if Republicans lose the majority, but he won't be having any fun Walleye Jul 15 #11
Let's not forget his precarious mental (& physical) health. He can't go on forever n/t ailsagirl Jul 19 #33
I'm hoping for more than 40. Omnipresent Jul 15 #7
Ain't nearly enough. Conjuay Jul 15 #8
He's lying HelpImSurrounded Jul 15 #9
While That Might Be MissouriDem47 Jul 15 #25
Only 10%? Baitball Blogger Jul 15 #10
They vote. Voting is the key ingredient. comradebillyboy Jul 15 #18
...and thats just the Senate! SSJVegeta Jul 15 #12
Confusing Math ProfessorGAC Jul 15 #13
Music to my ears! Sogo Jul 15 #14
That'll slow em down but need senate to stop the stupid uponit7771 Jul 15 #15
Even more with the way they're covering up the Epstein list! Initech Jul 15 #16
We can only hope. comradebillyboy Jul 15 #17
That is probably more than enough for Trump to try to call off elections rurallib Jul 15 #21
Works for me, Steve! calimary Jul 15 #22
If they lose 10% of the MAGA vote? kentuck Jul 15 #23
So Bannon thinks the 2026 elections will actually be held. That's the really good news here, IMO. TheRickles Jul 15 #24
You're thinking along my lines... slightlv Jul 15 #29
If we don't have a russian type of election like the last musk inspired one and that's a BIG IF. nt ImNotGod Jul 15 #26
Don't forget the number of 2nd Generation immigrants that thought they were protected from deportation AND flying_wahini Jul 15 #27
If we are REALLY lucky AverageOldGuy Jul 15 #28
Oh, Old Guy... if only! (from an equally Old Girl!) slightlv Jul 15 #30
The Great Unwashed says it like it's a bad thing. Bannon is impatient to witness the entire deconstruction of the fed Hekate Jul 15 #31
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