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BWdem4life

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69. Your "paranoid fantasy" is my "certain fact"

Sat Aug 30, 2025, 11:41 PM

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He tried once, why would he not try again? What would he have to lose? And things have changed since last time. The few feeble guardrails have crumbled. The Judiciary Will. Not. Hold.

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Trump has zero intention of leaving and it's time for a lot of folks to wake up. [View all] Swede Aug 30 OP

Same thing people said after he lost last time. Ms. Toad Aug 30 #1

He's playing a very different game this round. nt intrepidity Aug 30 #2

That doesn't change the constitution. n/t Ms. Toad Aug 30 #11

He does not give one fucking DAMN about the Constitution, nor does niyad Aug 30 #23

Exactly. Traitor shits on the "Constitution" of the USA. Cha Aug 30 #45

Don't forget the Supreme Court! What can't be "fixed" will end up there madibella Aug 31 #86

He doesn't give a fuck about that. NutmegYankee Aug 30 #30

Because he will be dragged out kicking and screaming Ms. Toad Aug 30 #33

By whom? NutmegYankee Aug 30 #36

You fundamentally misunderstand the chain of command. Ms. Toad Aug 30 #40

On the contrary, I think you are incredibly naive on this. NutmegYankee Aug 30 #42

I Totally Agree. When the Fucking Traitor Cha Aug 30 #47

Agree. We need to stop assuming the old rules apply. BannonsLiver Aug 31 #84

And what did he do last time? Oh that's right he tried to stay by fomenting an uprising that failed. Blues Heron Aug 30 #15

Hmmmm . . . I seem to recall Biden moving in, right on schedule. Ms. Toad Aug 30 #17

It failed, but he did try, like he will again. He could easily succeed this time. Blues Heron Aug 30 #18

There's a difference between trying to interfere with a political process to prevent certification of an electoin Ms. Toad Aug 30 #20

What about the MAGA failure of January 6, 2021? PufPuf23 Aug 30 #55

As of 1/20/2029, Trump has no legal authority to sit in the white house or to issue any orders. Ms. Toad Aug 30 #59

I don't think anyone is saying ... Whiskeytide Aug 30 #21

Not messy at all. Ms. Toad Aug 30 #63

You assume that the people who head federal agencies who can enforce the law will believe that Trump is in violation KPN Aug 31 #79

He only left after his insurrection failed. MissouriDem47 Aug 30 #44

My point precisely - he will have no choice. Ms. Toad Aug 30 #62

He'll get the supreme court to clarify that it only applies to "consecutive" terms. He will be on the ballot. LeftInTX Aug 30 #46

Nonsense. Ms. Toad Aug 30 #61

I hope! I really do. This has been my fear! This Supreme Court...... LeftInTX Aug 30 #64

Yes, let's all stop preparing for the worst and warning others it might come BWdem4life Aug 30 #48

Because paranoid fantasies shouldn't be part of a reality-based community. Ms. Toad Aug 30 #60

Your "paranoid fantasy" is my "certain fact" BWdem4life Aug 30 #69

How should we be preparing for the worst? MorbidButterflyTat Aug 30 #71

Bait BWdem4life Aug 30 #72

It's also good hype MorbidButterflyTat Aug 30 #68

The Supreme Court Mossfern Aug 31 #75

Maybe a few outliers said that then. It isn't the same thing this time. Seeing what has been going on, any sane person KPN Aug 31 #77

They don't want to stop Oeditpus Rex Sep 1 #93

I'd rather overreact than underreact in the face of fascism berniesandersmittens Aug 30 #3

Because his supporters will buy them onenote Aug 30 #4

Doesn't mean he won't try berniesandersmittens Aug 30 #6

So how will he do it? onenote Aug 30 #8

He tried last time remember? Blues Heron Aug 30 #16

That didn't work did it? onenote Aug 30 #22

If hats could change reality, I would have picked a different career Fiendish Thingy Aug 30 #10

So how would you describe your overreacting? Kaleva Aug 30 #12

Getting out the vote berniesandersmittens Aug 30 #19

No. He HAS no intention of leaving Norbert Aug 30 #5

It doesn't matter what the laws and constitution mean to him. Ms. Toad Aug 30 #13

He may leave but not before he summons his flying monkeys Norbert Aug 30 #25

You seem to have a great deal of faith in law enforcement and the military, niyad Aug 30 #26

Right now her has the authority of the office. Ms. Toad Aug 30 #37

And, again, you are demonstrating a great deal of faith in the system. . niyad Aug 30 #43

It has nothing to do with faith in the system. Ms. Toad Aug 30 #58

I totally agree .... dumbcat Aug 30 #38

I wish I shared your optimism. kegsbreath and others are doing niyad Aug 30 #49

That's what "not Paul Simon" sang. At least that's how it went down in 2021 DFW Aug 31 #88

TY Norbert. What the Hell Else is Traitor's Army Cha Aug 30 #53

He'll leave, just like last time. Plus, we can insure it with wins in Midterms. Silent Type Aug 30 #7

You are assuming there will BE midterms? niyad Aug 30 #50

Not only an I assuming it, I'm showing up, and I hope we don't dampen any enthusiasm by Silent Type Aug 30 #51

I have no idea what is going to happen, nor does anyone else. Work for niyad Aug 30 #54

There will be a new president not named Trump inaugurated on January 20, 2029 Fiendish Thingy Aug 30 #9

Won't you feel silly if Eric or Junior get elected? EdmondDantes_ Aug 30 #52

The thought of either Cokey or Gums as just the nominee is hysterical Fiendish Thingy Aug 30 #56

"Gums" MorbidButterflyTat Aug 30 #70

I know, whatever strange charisma Donald has definitely didn't pass to his kids EdmondDantes_ Aug 31 #87

I have no proof there will be mass acts of treason by the military on January 20, 2029, but mass acts of treason generalbetrayus Aug 31 #78

So, who will control the nukes? Fiendish Thingy Aug 31 #83

Good question. Ukraine had nukes when the Soviet Union dissolved but gave them up voluntarily. generalbetrayus Sep 1 #89

Which is precisely why there won't be an "either side" situation. Fiendish Thingy Sep 1 #91

He'll leave. And if Vance has HIS way it'll be long before 1/29 Callie1979 Aug 30 #14

His 'intention' is irrelevant; not up to him. elleng Aug 30 #24

I love how people are poopooing J6. It didn't work so nah nah nah. JanMichael Aug 30 #27

Nobody has said either of those things MorbidButterflyTat Aug 31 #73

Reading is fundamental. Solomon Sep 1 #92

I fully believe the premise but what do we do when we wake up? Towlie Aug 30 #28

Good question MorbidButterflyTat Aug 31 #74

Worse, he's not going to let Dems elected in 2026 to be seated. nilram Aug 30 #29

The he needs Traildogbob Aug 30 #31

Oh he WILL leave. KentuckyWoman Aug 30 #32

I think he will never die just to spite me personally BigmanPigman Aug 30 #39

I think so too. Haggard Celine Aug 30 #66

If the U.S and Christianity (he proves how shallow it is) succumb under his failed leadership, RedWhiteBlueIsRacist Aug 30 #34

OMG! More "nothing to see here." I can't believe this. The frogs are almost boiling. Scrivener7 Aug 30 #35

trump will NOT voluntarily leave the White House LetMyPeopleVote Aug 30 #41

I'm amazed at how many claim that this concern is moniss Aug 30 #57

Another factor to consider: intrepidity Aug 30 #65

Yes he is laying the foundation to be president for life Metaphorical Aug 30 #67

This "He's never gonna leave" BS MorbidButterflyTat Aug 31 #76

Making people feel helpless, scared, angry at Democrats and insulting anyone who doesn't. betsuni Aug 31 #82

It's like those who go on about how we are losing during election time JI7 Sep 1 #90

I'm very confused. onenote Aug 31 #80

And what about Cruz, DeSantis, Rubio, Youngkin among others onenote Aug 31 #81

Nobody gets out of this world alive. kentuck Aug 31 #85