There’s a pretty good chance the orange cretin will become president for life. This is the end of democracy as we’ve known it. I’m so glad my Dad, a WWII veteran who fought for this country to defeat fascism, is not here to see this.
There’s a pretty good chance the orange cretin will become president for life. This is the end of democracy as we’ve known it. I’m so glad my Dad, a WWII veteran who fought for this country to defeat fascism, is not here to see this.
I've thought the same thing about my veteran dad, too, Jane. He died in 2017 at the age of 93 and absolutely hated tRump with a passion. He'd be so horrified about what is happening now, and afraid for all of us. Altho in some ways I wish he was here - he always had a very calming influence on me (and most people) and could see hope when others felt hopeless. We could all benefit from his presence now. And his good heart.
Thank you so much for sharing those fine qualities of your father. I hold the qualities of my father and uncles plus late friends dear, too. We have been so blessed!
I don't know the answer to that, but I do know that Vance doesn't have Trump's charisma. (I don't think Trump has any myself, but obviously some people do.) What this might mean is a leadership vacuum in the Republican Party. And that could lead to it fracturing. That's a guess. I don't really know though. I have no experience with people who have sex with couches.
Let’s hope he has a stroke that leaves him completely incapacitated, unable to function and especially unable to speak or type, and out of necessity has to resign. I know that leaves Vance, but… poetic justice!!!
10 yrs is maximum for any president..........trump will have to leave after these 4 yrs but not sure what would happen if he does an executive order claiming that the constitution is null and void! omgggggg That's when every law would need to throw the book at him and put handcuffs on him then!
Careful reading of the 22nd amendment shows that it prevents someone from being >elected< President for more than eight years. Nothing prevents him from >assuming< the office by some other means, for example if he runs for vice president on the ticket and his President - for example, Don Jr. - resigns on day one. He could simultaneously leave the Constitution in place and become President for as long as he lives.
A more certain way to disqualify Trump from the President - ever - would have been disqualification by the 14th amendment through conviction for insurrection. But Attorney General M. Garland, M for Milquetoast, saw to it that this path would not be available to us. Now, his chance of being convicted of insurrection under any AG he appoints is somewhere between zero and, well, zero.
Strictly speaking, none. He has skilled lawyers who can walk him right up to the edge of the law, plus the Supreme Court has his back, thanks to Mitch McConnell who gave him three nominations instead of one. Speaking of Mitch, history will record that he had multiple chances to limit Trump's power, particularly through the second impeachment, post January 6th, when Trump was out of office and convicting him would have had absolutely no impact on the government. If democracy fails in the USA, Mitch will be remembered as one of the chief useful idiots, playing directly into the hands of the Trumpists who already had their return to power planned.
The problem is that the Constitution was written partly assuming that reasonable people would use it as a foundation for governing reasonably. There's lots of checks and balances to prevent political groups from exercising inappropriate power over other political groups, but it doesn't seem like anyone predicted that a single individual would capture an entire center of political power and turn them into his willing pawns. Trump did it more than once, capturing the national Republican party and, with their help, the Supreme Court. Once he's immunized for all official acts, and We the People put "our" confidence in his ability to govern however he wishes, the question of whether the Constitution can withstand the power center he's created.
We'll just have to see how the next two years go - if he isn't controlling the system of statewide elections by then, we may get out of this still standing. But the same talents who got him this far are very aware that 2026 is make-or-break for their quest for absolute, unchallenged power, and you can be sure they will do everything they can to have the midterm elections go their way.
And, as we've seen, they're very, very good at accumulating power.
I share that concern for every honest, integrity filled veteran and citizen having to see such a disgrace to our country take place. The World War II loved ones in my family have also passed, but I feel like they are aware of what is happening.
Same here. My adopted father was a WWII veteran. I wonder what he'd make of this. He was a lifelong Republican, but I highly doubt he'd be down with this.
When I think of what WW2 did to my bio dad after serving in it I feel the same way. Those folks weren't weak like folks are now. They would rise up and do something about it. Now we cannot even be sure the military will not fire upon citizens for protesting this. Kent State on a bigger scale. Some of us asked Scott Air Force Base brass about what they would do about MAGA in their ranks if they went after citizens at a PR type gathering they had and they would not answer.
That could be bad or it could be good. Bad iif they would fire on fellow Americans. Good if they have some plans to deal with the MAGAs in their midst but don't want to show their hand.
There’s a pretty good chance the orange cretin will become president for life. This is the end of democracy as we’ve known it. I’m so glad my Dad, a WWII veteran who fought for this country to defeat fascism, is not here to see this.
I've thought the same thing about my veteran dad, too, Jane. He died in 2017 at the age of 93 and absolutely hated tRump with a passion. He'd be so horrified about what is happening now, and afraid for all of us. Altho in some ways I wish he was here - he always had a very calming influence on me (and most people) and could see hope when others felt hopeless. We could all benefit from his presence now. And his good heart.
Thank you so much for sharing those fine qualities of your father. I hold the qualities of my father and uncles plus late friends dear, too. We have been so blessed!
I don't think he'll live long enough for another term. I'd be surprised if he gets through this one.
From your lips to God’s ear…
He has actually said the same thing Paula, but likely just to get more sympathy from his cult.
Sadly, if he dies or is assassinated, J.D. Vance would take over, which may be even worse than Trump, if that is possible. What then?
I don't know the answer to that, but I do know that Vance doesn't have Trump's charisma. (I don't think Trump has any myself, but obviously some people do.) What this might mean is a leadership vacuum in the Republican Party. And that could lead to it fracturing. That's a guess. I don't really know though. I have no experience with people who have sex with couches.
Let’s hope he has a stroke that leaves him completely incapacitated, unable to function and especially unable to speak or type, and out of necessity has to resign. I know that leaves Vance, but… poetic justice!!!
I wonder if he'd have someone apply his makeup for him.
My dad detests Trump, but he thinks it likely that Trump will try for a third term.
10 yrs is maximum for any president..........trump will have to leave after these 4 yrs but not sure what would happen if he does an executive order claiming that the constitution is null and void! omgggggg That's when every law would need to throw the book at him and put handcuffs on him then!
Careful reading of the 22nd amendment shows that it prevents someone from being >elected< President for more than eight years. Nothing prevents him from >assuming< the office by some other means, for example if he runs for vice president on the ticket and his President - for example, Don Jr. - resigns on day one. He could simultaneously leave the Constitution in place and become President for as long as he lives.
A more certain way to disqualify Trump from the President - ever - would have been disqualification by the 14th amendment through conviction for insurrection. But Attorney General M. Garland, M for Milquetoast, saw to it that this path would not be available to us. Now, his chance of being convicted of insurrection under any AG he appoints is somewhere between zero and, well, zero.
How many Articles/Amendments have been broken to get Trump where he is?
Strictly speaking, none. He has skilled lawyers who can walk him right up to the edge of the law, plus the Supreme Court has his back, thanks to Mitch McConnell who gave him three nominations instead of one. Speaking of Mitch, history will record that he had multiple chances to limit Trump's power, particularly through the second impeachment, post January 6th, when Trump was out of office and convicting him would have had absolutely no impact on the government. If democracy fails in the USA, Mitch will be remembered as one of the chief useful idiots, playing directly into the hands of the Trumpists who already had their return to power planned.
The problem is that the Constitution was written partly assuming that reasonable people would use it as a foundation for governing reasonably. There's lots of checks and balances to prevent political groups from exercising inappropriate power over other political groups, but it doesn't seem like anyone predicted that a single individual would capture an entire center of political power and turn them into his willing pawns. Trump did it more than once, capturing the national Republican party and, with their help, the Supreme Court. Once he's immunized for all official acts, and We the People put "our" confidence in his ability to govern however he wishes, the question of whether the Constitution can withstand the power center he's created.
We'll just have to see how the next two years go - if he isn't controlling the system of statewide elections by then, we may get out of this still standing. But the same talents who got him this far are very aware that 2026 is make-or-break for their quest for absolute, unchallenged power, and you can be sure they will do everything they can to have the midterm elections go their way.
And, as we've seen, they're very, very good at accumulating power.
Good question!
I doubt his health will last long enough for a third term....That tub of lard and fast food has outlived his statistic life expectation already....
It might just be given to him, the way things are going.
I pray that he will not live long enough to try for another term!
I share that concern for every honest, integrity filled veteran and citizen having to see such a disgrace to our country take place. The World War II loved ones in my family have also passed, but I feel like they are aware of what is happening.
Same here. My adopted father was a WWII veteran. I wonder what he'd make of this. He was a lifelong Republican, but I highly doubt he'd be down with this.
When I think of what WW2 did to my bio dad after serving in it I feel the same way. Those folks weren't weak like folks are now. They would rise up and do something about it. Now we cannot even be sure the military will not fire upon citizens for protesting this. Kent State on a bigger scale. Some of us asked Scott Air Force Base brass about what they would do about MAGA in their ranks if they went after citizens at a PR type gathering they had and they would not answer.
That could be bad or it could be good. Bad iif they would fire on fellow Americans. Good if they have some plans to deal with the MAGAs in their midst but don't want to show their hand.