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Takket

(23,087 posts)
66. That's bizarre...
Fri Aug 9, 2024, 06:45 PM
Aug 2024

He has an absolutely completely flaccid ego, among other things. He cannot survive without constant adulation from his cult. For him to simply forgo that is beyond confusing. Something major is going on.

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I think questioning JustAnotherGen Aug 2024 #1
...fuckin aye..... thomski64 Aug 2024 #54
Time is the most precious campaign commodity bucolic_frolic Aug 2024 #2
Dementia Might Be Taking Hold NonPC Aug 2024 #40
Seems like Rebl2 Aug 2024 #78
If he drops out, it's going to be DesantisHaley LuvLoogie Aug 2024 #3
Likely angrychair Aug 2024 #7
They're doomed as they're stuck with him. It's karmic accountability, and it's their fuault... brush Aug 2024 #74
Oh, that would be fun, but ... Metaphorical Aug 2024 #21
I seriously doubt that the shooting gave him PTSD Zoomie1986 Aug 2024 #75
HIs re-election is directly correlated to his future wealth and dealing with legal woes in his mind. (And revenge!) ToxMarz Aug 2024 #39
If Trump goes, Vance goes with him and they start all over? Irish_Dem Aug 2024 #53
No, it will be Vance. He's on the ticket, he'll have to ignore the couch and carry on. mucholderthandirt Aug 2024 #83
I still think that he is going to drop out n/t malaise Aug 2024 #4
Never will happen. Jirel Aug 2024 #12
Nope. Because, unlike Biden... regnaD kciN Aug 2024 #31
It won't happen unless.. cannabis_flower Aug 2024 #56
Only way he leaves the race is in a hearse. yourout Aug 2024 #62
Several astrologers are saying he will leave the race somehow ecstatic Aug 2024 #70
It is the Beginning of the End for tramp MrWowWow Aug 2024 #5
This. Jirel Aug 2024 #6
He's afraid! Ever since someone shot at him RAB910 Aug 2024 #8
Someone said he used to talk like a man who'd never been punched in the mouth. Probatim Aug 2024 #34
And may have had a CT scan that may or may not have shown evidence mahina Aug 2024 #43
Harris-Walz Campaign-Statement on Trump's Visits to Swing States This Week and in August LetMyPeopleVote Aug 2024 #9
WHAT DOES "TSF" STAND FOR? Teak411 Aug 2024 #10
The Sick Fuck malaise Aug 2024 #14
that sick f**k - compliments of Joe Biden WhiteTara Aug 2024 #16
The sick fuck Brother Buzz Aug 2024 #19
As a synonym - The SlobFather. NoMoreRepugs Aug 2024 #27
That too malaise Aug 2024 #29
My personal favorite mountain grammy Aug 2024 #42
Was wondering same thing Rebl2 Aug 2024 #37
Or Theil and Musk are going to take the same attitude as Putin. magicarpet Aug 2024 #11
I think this has already happened Metaphorical Aug 2024 #24
I think it's a reaction to the assassination attempt. Ms. Toad Aug 2024 #13
I think this is a piece of it. Irish_Dem Aug 2024 #57
Has that ever stopped him before? Ms. Toad Aug 2024 #69
I guess its kinda like when you fall off a horse and they tell ya to get right back on. 3Hotdogs Aug 2024 #61
Laziest candidate ever. He's so ignorant. He has run livetohike Aug 2024 #15
Yes his laziness is a piece of it too. Irish_Dem Aug 2024 #58
Maybe he asked his buddy Putin to "surprise" us in October with a terrorist attack that will... LudwigPastorius Aug 2024 #17
That's not a given..... AZ8theist Aug 2024 #49
Have you read Erich Fromm's "Escape From Freedom"? LudwigPastorius Aug 2024 #80
I have not read that book. AZ8theist Aug 2024 #82
I think he's in the process of doing a makeover jalan48 Aug 2024 #18
He's going to become a black woman Metaphorical Aug 2024 #25
Oh please don't give don-OLD any ideas. magicarpet Aug 2024 #33
He's ordering the wig and the pantsuit as we speak. Irish_Dem Aug 2024 #59
Exactly. Here's his new look: AZ8theist Aug 2024 #51
It may well be that Trump and the republicans thinks they have this election rigged and in the bag. n/t Raven Aug 2024 #20
Had that thought malaise Aug 2024 #32
"He's a professional loser" ... Yes! And good to keep in mind. Auggie Aug 2024 #47
crowd size quakerboy Aug 2024 #46
This is in the back of my mind too. AllyCat Aug 2024 #48
They really can't get away with it unless people believe the election is close. unblock Aug 2024 #67
As long as they don't have some nefarious plan for the DNC birdographer Aug 2024 #77
Trump has to have constant worship from his MAGA crowd. Something patricia92243 Aug 2024 #22
He thinks the planned chicanery with election certification in swing states gives him a free pass to a win...nt wcmagumba Aug 2024 #23
He is holding an event at MSU in Bozeman today. maxsolomon Aug 2024 #26
I remember, twenty years ago... regnaD kciN Aug 2024 #28
Back to that - Kerry walked on stage, with the salute and "Reporting for duty," I had a sinking feeling, it was over. 3Hotdogs Aug 2024 #65
After the almost complete miscoverage of his deranged press conference, in case you had any doubt, Voltaire2 Aug 2024 #30
On point, as usual! nt Carlitos Brigante Aug 2024 #35
Over time, the most fatal error is believing your own lies. usonian Aug 2024 #36
I think his cult is trying to distance themselves PlutosHeart Aug 2024 #38
The RNC is broke, out of money, no dinero! MeNotThatKindOfOrc Aug 2024 #41
Maybe his family/mob is super-busy planning out their escape routes. nt Grokenstein Aug 2024 #44
I wouldn't doubt this... slightlv Aug 2024 #71
As I posted yesterday the man is damaged . Botany Aug 2024 #45
After that, he'll be off the rail..... lastlib Aug 2024 #50
Internal polling Devilsun Aug 2024 #52
Time enought to stage another fake assasination attempt, maybe one per week ffr Aug 2024 #55
Yea i have my suspicions about the shooting onetexan Aug 2024 #81
His plane was grounded today Figarosmom Aug 2024 #60
I've wondered about this Metaphorical Aug 2024 #72
The Con isn't worried maybe because he thinks the GOP's rig is baked in and he will just seize the presidency by force. onetexan Aug 2024 #63
I reluctantly agree Rebl2 Aug 2024 #79
He is hiding in his basement! NT BrianTheEVGuy Aug 2024 #64
That's bizarre... Takket Aug 2024 #66
LIE - he's holding a rally tonight spanone Aug 2024 #68
A Trump "rally" is his metaphorical basement, his "safe" space.... wcmagumba Aug 2024 #73
That's a bold strategy , Cotton. Island Blue Aug 2024 #76
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