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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsIs Trump About to Face an Unfamiliar Scenario, Finally?
I am going to make some assumptions. They are that, for most of his life, Trump has been "the boss" and was able to use his money and power to manipulate and control his deals and situations. He could pay off, bribe, sue, threaten, intimidate and fire his way out of things. He could walk away and/or declare bankruptcy.
If fact, I think that kind of a streak gave him all that braggadocio and false confidence and that it contributed to his sense of impunity in office. However, now it is reaching a climax where he may be discovering his Achilles heel and find out that bone spurs was not his real problem.
I think the call to Pelosi about a deal was a sign of a crack in his narcissistic, delusional wall. Is this a point where it just might dawn on him just how serious the ramifications of his actions are and that there can and will be legal consequences that none of his previous tactics can remedy or prevent?
If that is the case, then perhaps we will see a real turnabout and some unexpected changes. Oh, I don't mean he will have a change of heart or reform his behavior. No, I mean this is going to influence his decisions and reveal the cowardice and vulnerability that is behind his facade, and yes, that means he many do something we would not have expected, otherwise. Although, public relations games could be played, it seems too late for that to matter.
For me, that puts resignation on the table as one unexpected outcome, whereas some say he will fight to the end. Keep in mind that his brand is also at stake here and that means the family is also impacted by the outcome.
What do you think? Is the reality of law and consequences going to dawn on him enough to pierce the bubble of immunity he dwells in?
NCLefty
(3,678 posts)There's video of him testifying under oath in some trial. I'm not sure if he lost but there were times he had to settle cases and I'm sure it was painful to him on the inside after mouthing off about "I'll never settle!"
Of course, it's all on a grand scale now. That's what happens when you elect a career criminal to the presidency of the United States of America.
tclambert
(11,084 posts)Then he went crying to Daddy and got her fired. But he still has hard feelings about women, brown people, and, of course, anyone who tells him, "NO!"
alwaysinasnit
(5,059 posts)in the Oval Office no matter what, because the minute he ceases to be "president," he becomes fair game for criminal prosecution.
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alwaysinasnit
(5,059 posts)pauper.
DENVERPOPS
(8,787 posts)Assholes like trump do not ride off quietly into the Sunset.
Their psychological makeup is more like, "I'll show you" and tend to go out with a "bang", pardon the pun.
His "I'll show the world" antics his entire life should frighten everyone to death at this point.....
The military needs to keep the "football" away from him from this point forward.
Newest Reality
(12,712 posts)Hopefully, there is a Fischer-Price, plastic mock-up and they keep the real one off somewhere.
This scene from an old movie comes to mind:
"Made it Ma, top of the world!"
James Cagney in White Heat - Top of the World
Eyeball_Kid
(7,429 posts)of the whistleblower complaint.
No. Trumpy isn't changing. He's in denial that his empire is close to collapsing. He has no limits, he has no laws. If he prevails, it's dictatorship for everyone. And there will be no 2020 elections. If he doesn't prevail, the risk level for imprisonment after impeachment jumps high. But the House may include Pence in their impeachment articles. There's a legitimate reason to believe that Pence was in on all the action.
dlk
(11,512 posts)One way or the other, Trump is facing a major comeuppance.
safeinOhio
(32,635 posts)and try to make a new deal. Want to be President? All you have to do is give me a blanket pardon.
TommyCelt
(838 posts)Getting pardoned works on the federal level only. That dog won't hunt fly with the garbage heap of NY state prosecutions waiting for him.
safeinOhio
(32,635 posts)I don't think NY can get him extradited form another country. I'll take him leaving and never being able to return.
Laffy Kat
(16,372 posts)Fake his own demise? Do I need to dig out my tinfoil hat? Could it even be pulled-off?
canetoad
(17,136 posts)Besides, he couldn't help but Tweet from beyond the grave.
Kablooie
(18,606 posts)Naw. He's never read that book.
Too advanced for him.
Kablooie
(18,606 posts)So yes, trying to make a deal is the first crack in his armor.
I'll bet that his armor is actually paper thin so if the impeachment attack actually gets through to Republicans he'll deflate like a week old balloon.
If he were put solidly on the defense I'll bet he'll devolve into a pleading coward.
DrToast
(6,414 posts)Because, um, yeah. I think thats been clear for decades now.
Mike 03
(16,616 posts)He's so accustomed to fixing disasters with a phone call, relying on his position and alleged charisma. Her response must have been shocking to such a pampered brat.
Newest Reality
(12,712 posts)You bet.
Mazeltov Cocktail
(569 posts)I doubt he can be pressured into resignation.
I am terrified he will create an international crisis to deflect and divert. He does this on a smaller scale everyday. I don't want to imagine what shitstorm he is going to create to distract from impeachment.
rationalcalgarian
(294 posts)Angelica Huston and John Cusack... mother and son. Grifters both.
***SPOILER***
At the end of the scam, he is mortally wounded... dying. She has a choice: help him or make off with the money.
Guess what she does.
Guess what Trump will do.
Mazeltov Cocktail
(569 posts)Really enjoyed it. And you are right.