The Slobfather will be the damp squib come July 4

[malaise]

By Thanksgiving he’ll be a pariah.
Down he goes.

[catbyte]

1. From your keyboard to God's ears...

...and I'm an atheist.

[rsdsharp]

5. It's always smart to cover all your bases.

[kimbutgar]

2. I so wish that his name becomes synonymous with lying treasonous traitor who tried to overthrow

Our democracy and he lives the rest of his life in disgrace.

I can dream can’t I ?

[malaise]

4. Lots of ReTHUGs will soon pretend that they never

supported him

[PCIntern]

15. I have been thinking that

a la GW Bush or Bob Dole. Who? Who? They sound like frigging owls

[malaise]

17. Moscow Mitch will lead the pack

Take that to the bank

[milestogo]

3. "the damp squib"

I don't know what that means.

[Jamesm9164]

7. Do some research. NT

[Leith]

11. We don't usually do that on DU

You may see it on many other message boards where it is invariably posted by conservatives who can't be bothered to defend their opinion.

If you know what it means, it would have taken no more time or trouble to share that knowledge.

I didn't know what a squib was, either. I thought it was a term invented as a plot device in the Harry Potter books.

[malaise]

8. Funny how some words and phrases are literally

British
a situation or event which is much less impressive than expected.
"my moment of power was a damp squib"

Wet fireworks could be damp squibs
More here
While most modern squibs used by professionals are insulated from moisture, older uninsulated squibs needed to be kept dry in order to ignite, thus a "damp squib" was literally one that failed to perform because it got wet.

[Leith]

12. Thank you

I know some phrases commonly used in the UK but not known in the US, but this one was new to me.

[malaise]

18. You're welcome

😀

[RestoreAmerica2020]

13. Here ..

British. : something that is disappointing because it is not as exciting or effective as expected The company's stock turned out to be something of a damp squib.
https://www.merriam-webster.com › ...
Damp squib Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

What is a squib in British slang?
squib in British English

1. a firework, usually having a tube filled with gunpowder, that burns with a hissing noise and culminates in a small explosion. 2. a firework that does not explode because of a fault; dud.
https://www.collinsdictionary.com › ...
Squib definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

A squib is a form of firework, usually cylindrical in shape with a paper fuse at one end, which provides a mild explosion - think 'dynamite lite'. Clearly, fireworks work best when they are dry. Anyone who, at a backyard bonfire, has lit the blue touch paper and retired only to see the firework phut and fizzle out will know the disappointment of a damp squib.

In the 16th century, 'squibs' were also short, sharp literary compositions of a satirical or sarcastic character. Both the 'firework' meaning and the 'satire' meaning are first found in print in the 1520s and it isn't entirely clear which came first.

Paz.

[milestogo]

14. Thank you.

[RestoreAmerica2020]

16. De nada, your welcome!

[Jamesm9164]

6. "the damp squib"

I am so stealing this.

[malaise]

9. All yours

😀😀😀

[captain queeg]

10. His name should be erased like Hitler. Or at least synonymous like Benedict Arnold

[malaise]

20. He will be ridiculed in movies and documentaries

Coming soon

[ArnoldLayne]

19. I hope you're right Malaise I really do.

[Blue Owl]

21. Looking forward to doing a virtual happy dance w/ you Malaise

When that fat sack of shit finally hits the fan... I have a feeling he will!

[Kid Berwyn]

22. The whirlpool spins faster, closer in.

Flush as often as necessary.