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Martin Eden

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29. Trump is ignorant, incompetent, and increasingly demented

Reply to newdeal2 (Reply #14)

Mon Jul 21, 2025, 09:55 AM

Jul 21

His only real talent is a carnival barker, selling snake oil to fools. That, and wielding power to intimidate.

He didn't get to where he is without poweful billionaires using him for their own ends. Trump leaves most of the actual work in the hands of others. The machinery of this fascist regime functions without him.

The Republican congress is compliant largely because they're on board with the dismantling of the federal bureaucracy. Much of what they don't want is Trump’s lunacy on tariffs and foreign affairs, which President Vance would curtail.

There is a great deal of money and power behind the fascist agenda. Trump doesn't embrace much of an ideology besides his own personal wants. He's not the driving force behind Project 2025.

It doesn't especially matter if those who voted for Trump don't much like Vance. Hell, Trump’s polling numbers are underwater and likely to get worse while this Epstein saga continues.

Polls aren't power. Fascists hold the power, and they will do ANYTHING to maintain their grip. They have plenty of Republican allies in elected office, including state governments -- and the Supreme Court, for that matter.

I'm not predicting whether or not they will fully succeed in destroying American democracy.

I'm saying they will pull out all stops to maintain their grip, with or without Trump.

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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

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