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kentuck

(111,076 posts)
Sat Dec 28, 2019, 10:40 AM Dec 2019

The most despicable thing about Donald Trump?

And there is a lot.

But, for me, it is his penchant and desire to divide the American people. It is "division" that our nation cannot handle. It is the most destructive force our nation has ever faced or will face in the future.

I am convinced that if Donald Trump was sitting in the middle of the kettles of hell, he would still find a way to divide the poor souls between himself and Satan.

He uses division as a weapon against his enemies. And, up to this point, it has worked very well for him.

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The most despicable thing about Donald Trump? (Original Post) kentuck Dec 2019 OP
His fans/voters. He is what he is, but they have a choice & still choose him. JHB Dec 2019 #1
I find that very sad. kentuck Dec 2019 #3
How has it worked for him? malaise Dec 2019 #2
I will go with edhopper Dec 2019 #4
He was allowed to breed is one thing. n/t brewens Dec 2019 #5
He has succeeded. Baitball Blogger Dec 2019 #6
It's making everything about the people treestar Dec 2019 #7
that he found an electorate. KG Dec 2019 #8
The worst thing? Silver1 Dec 2019 #9
Divide and Conquer randr Dec 2019 #10
Divide, deceive and conquer is the GOP mantra. Nothing new there. KY_EnviroGuy Dec 2019 #11
His very existence. 3catwoman3 Dec 2019 #12
The malefactors of great wealth have long reaped the benefits of a divided America Martin Eden Dec 2019 #13
My first thought was his vulgarity Leith Dec 2019 #14
That is true. kentuck Dec 2019 #16
His birth...this muthafucka should of been a pant load. nt UniteFightBack Dec 2019 #15
You're right, there is a lot Poiuyt Dec 2019 #17
Like asking for the most wet thing about water BuffaloJackalope Dec 2019 #18
Oh, let me count the ways! yellowwoodII Dec 2019 #19
he is awful Demovictory9 Dec 2019 #20
It's typical narcissistic behavior lunatica Dec 2019 #21
Message auto-removed Name removed Dec 2019 #22
he's supposed to be the president for all Americans Skittles Dec 2019 #23

malaise

(268,885 posts)
2. How has it worked for him?
Sat Dec 28, 2019, 10:46 AM
Dec 2019

He lost the House last year - he has been impeached and the majority of Americans think he should also be removed from office.
I agree that he cares not who dies as long as he maintains power but it is not working for him.

treestar

(82,383 posts)
7. It's making everything about the people
Sat Dec 28, 2019, 11:44 AM
Dec 2019

and never the issue. He looks for dirt on opponents, and there is plenty more dirt on him, so that drags it all down into the gutter.

KY_EnviroGuy

(14,489 posts)
11. Divide, deceive and conquer is the GOP mantra. Nothing new there.
Sat Dec 28, 2019, 11:57 AM
Dec 2019

Trump loves the effect it produces with that fascist "us and them" routine started by Spiro Agnew and Limbaugh. They manufacture their own bad guys so they can play victim.

For me, his total lack of empathy for millions of poor Americans, border refugees and migrants with no voice is his most despicable characteristic. That's projected onto the international stage as well, as the Kurds in Syria can testify.

In other words, properties typical of a psychopath.......

Martin Eden

(12,863 posts)
13. The malefactors of great wealth have long reaped the benefits of a divided America
Sat Dec 28, 2019, 12:24 PM
Dec 2019

Now Vlad Putin is reaping those benefits as well, with the asset he helped place in office.

The oligarchs want average Americans at each other's throats instead of working together for our own common interests, because their vast wealth and political influence would diminish.

It's the ancient strategy of divide and conquer.

A house divided against itself cannot stand. The Russian tyrant is exploiting a weakness inflicted by the greed for wealth and power.

Now, our true power as leader of the free world -- the strength of our ideas and our ability to be champions for Constitutional rule of law -- is being eroded with every divisive tweet and alienated former ally.

Donald Trump is a vile sociopath, more puppet than mastermind. If we can't evict him from the highest office in our land, We The People are truly lost.

We are in an existential battle for the heart and soul of America; for the future of the republic our Founders gave us; and for the sustainability of life on our precious planet.

Leith

(7,808 posts)
14. My first thought was his vulgarity
Sat Dec 28, 2019, 12:44 PM
Dec 2019

But, on further thought, it had to be his dishonesty.

He has never spoken a true thing, even when it would give him an advantage. He will first and only do dishonest actions, even if the outcome would be better for him to do the honest thing. He is unable to think honestly and justly. He lives, eats, and breathes to cheat everyone at everything at all times.

Poiuyt

(18,122 posts)
17. You're right, there is a lot
Sat Dec 28, 2019, 01:02 PM
Dec 2019

I know he's done much worse, but I think what bothers me the most is his immature name calling and his delusional ego ("great and unmatched mind," "stable genius," "beautiful chest," etc.)

yellowwoodII

(616 posts)
19. Oh, let me count the ways!
Sat Dec 28, 2019, 03:16 PM
Dec 2019

The worst thing is the way he and his family profit from the emollients, Hiring his friends and family for their "guidance." And we pay for it.

lunatica

(53,410 posts)
21. It's typical narcissistic behavior
Sat Dec 28, 2019, 03:33 PM
Dec 2019

Abusers always start with divide and conquer tactics. Without it none of their other ploys work. It’s the number one weapon in their arsenal. And it’s also very effective. They create an enemy who is the cause of your misery and pose themselves as your savior. It’s pretty simple, but it does need to be worked.

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