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Taking odds (Original Post) Aviation Pro Apr 2024 OP
Zero chance TwilightZone Apr 2024 #1
Given his history of cowardice Aviation Pro Apr 2024 #2
Yes I think he is a flight risk if he is convicted. Irish_Dem Apr 2024 #8
Because of his malignant narcissistic personallity disorder InstantGratification Apr 2024 #9
It makes some sense. Irish_Dem Apr 2024 #6
He can't flee! imanamerican63 Apr 2024 #3
😄 Deuxcents Apr 2024 #5
That's a good one. Irish_Dem Apr 2024 #7
he ain't going anywhere Skittles Apr 2024 #4
Hey kid, where can I find a list of countries that don't have an extradition treaty with the United States? LetMyPeopleVote Apr 2024 #10
9. Because of his malignant narcissistic personallity disorder
Fri Apr 19, 2024, 08:25 PM
Apr 2024

His view of himself as infallible is what drives him. He still believes that he is going to beat this and then when he emerges victorious, he will rain down vengeance on those who "persecuted" him. I don't think the chance of him fleeing is zero, but it is really, really low. His pathology drives his every waking moment, I strongly doubt he would go "on the lamb" and live in exile. All his accounts frozen, all his assets seized and having to live as a "kept man" subject to someone else's rules? (because he would have to proclaim himself a political refugee and live in a country that wouldn't extradite him.) That last one would gnaw at him mightily, I don't think he could give up the myth that he has built about his superior business acumen.

Irish_Dem

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6. It makes some sense.
Fri Apr 19, 2024, 07:35 PM
Apr 2024

Trump has run and evaded problems and responsibility all of his adult life.
His father and others always bailed him out.
People cover for him.

He likes being in control and in charge.
He has properties and friends in high places all over the world.

If he thinks he will be going to prison, I think the idea has occurred to him.
Just sitting in a courtroom is horrible for him.

Trump has an animal cunning and the wheels are always turning about how to take
care of himself and get away with his crimes.

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