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Irish_Dem

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41. Of course they are both capable of doing it and not blinking an eye.
Tue Nov 18, 2025, 05:57 AM
Nov 18

That is not my point.

My point is what I think they would actually do based on their clinical profiles,
their psychopathology, cognitive functioning, past behavior, motivations, etc.
This comes from science, facts, data.

Putin might start blowing up things as part of a cool calm thought process to distract
as he retreats to his secure and secret hideaway. His best bet to remain alive is to maintain
a low profile and never be heard from again. We know he will most likely be very angry but
his desire to live will outweigh his violence desires.

Trump could start lashing out yes, but he can be easily manipulated to go quietly.

I am also going to add that I think it very unlikely that American generals will
act on Trump's orders to blow up the world. Even MAGA generals.

This comes from my years as a military kid and understanding the military way of thinking.
High ranking US military officers will not start nuking their own country. Not only does it ideologically
go against the grain, they want their cushy retirement funds and luxury lifestyle.
Can't get that if they blow up taxpayers.

That said, predicting human behavior is not a certain science. Too many unknown variables.
And humans are not 100% predictable.

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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 Nov 17 #36
Yes this has been the plan all along. Irish_Dem Nov 17 #37
Regretfully popsdenver Nov 17 #38
Trump fits this particular risk profile. I don't think Putin will go scorched earth on the world. Irish_Dem Nov 17 #39
I disagree popsdenver Nov 17 #40
Of course they are both capable of doing it and not blinking an eye. Irish_Dem Nov 18 #41
LOL popsdenver Nov 18 #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
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Geez I hope he brought his saw. twodogsbarking Nov 16 #14
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So the prince will have his own room in the WH addition complete with underage females? twodogsbarking Nov 16 #17
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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
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