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Tom of Temecula

(1,632 posts)
Sun May 19, 2024, 09:01 AM May 2024

Trump flattened for talking about executing Biden before gun owners

All three co-hosts of MSNBC's "The Weekend," along with former Donald Trump White House aide Sarah Matthews, pounced on Donald Trump for telling a raucous NRA crowd on Saturday that President Joe Biden deserves to be executed.

During his speech before the gun owners in Texas, the former president told the crowd that "Manchurian candidate" Biden has accepted money from Russia, China and Ukraine before claiming, "If that were a Republican, he would have been given the electric chair, they would have brought back the death penalty." That led "The Weekend" co-host Alicia Menendez to begin the segment with, "A reminder, in case you needed one, a political candidate alluding to the execution of a sitting president in front of the most prominent organization of gun owners — definitely not normal."

Co-host Michael Steele, the former chair of the RNC, ruefully contributed, "Look, okay, so Trump is a liar, well established, we know that. The projection around Biden taking money from Russia and all these places, we know that. But, when you are standing in front of a group like the NRA, when you are standing in front of a group that has very, very strong views about this administration, the Biden administration and Donald Trump for that matter, what is the signaling, from inside the bubble a little bit with Trump, what is the signaling that is going on there? Is it as blatant as making a comment about executing a president or is it something more or something less, is it just Trump standing there running his mouth?"

'I think that Donald Trump knows this audience that would be at a convention for the NRA are people that are a part of his base. And so he's going to say things like this where it is going to rile them up and get them excited," Matthews replied. "I think he knows that, in his mind, he thinks it is a joke where he's joking about 'Oh, he needs the electric chair,' but you shouldn't be talking about that with anyone in general, but especially not the sitting president."

https://www.rawstory.com/trump-threat-biden/

Madman.

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Trump flattened for talking about executing Biden before gun owners (Original Post) Tom of Temecula May 2024 OP
Unfuckingbelievable spanone May 2024 #1
I am sure the Secret Service will get right on it. Irish_Dem May 2024 #5
Believe you are correct republianmushroom May 2024 #85
Trump already has immunity. Irish_Dem May 2024 #87
yeah, but NJCher May 2024 #33
NRA members who said they were now undecided about whether they would vote for him. Give Peace A Chance May 2024 #49
If it's enough to make them simply site out the election, that would still help. NH Ethylene May 2024 #71
YES. A lost vote is a lost vote. nt oldsoftie May 2024 #72
I think this is an interesting development. ShazzieB May 2024 #113
REALLY?? Now THAT is something I needed to hear today. oldsoftie May 2024 #53
saw it on regular tv NJCher May 2024 #58
That's good to hear 👍🏼 spanone May 2024 #67
Believe it. He's telling us who her is and what he plans on doing... B.See May 2024 #125
WTF..................... Lovie777 May 2024 #2
Yeah, that's the 2nd time he just stopped talking Farmer-Rick May 2024 #42
As horrible as what he said is, the real story is that he stood there for 30+ seconds flashman13 May 2024 #51
Nah... GB_RN May 2024 #95
"These people don't even seem to live in the same reality as the rest of us." B.See May 2024 #127
Trump is trying to get certain people killed. Irish_Dem May 2024 #3
I really am at wits end about how this monster can actually be the nominee... Hugin May 2024 #12
He's like the henchmen the US backed in the Latin Americas. Marcus IM May 2024 #20
It appears that bible verse "You Reap What You Sow" also applies to Countries. KS Toronado May 2024 #30
Repubs are a blood cult. RicROC May 2024 #66
Yes, yes and yes. Before he even ran, I thought he was just like the tinpot dictators we used to prop up. shrike3 May 2024 #90
Greatest moral collapse in US history. Irish_Dem May 2024 #29
Far fewer than half the country wants this -- but to borrow a phrase ... Hekate May 2024 #79
Yes it will be while male christian minority rule. Irish_Dem May 2024 #80
Greatest civic duty failure in IS history. WestMichRad May 2024 #83
Hell he's House Speaker. Sure ain't Johnson. Evolve Dammit May 2024 #120
And a few Supreme Court Justices... Hugin May 2024 #122
"There's a sickness running very deep in the body politic... " B.See May 2024 #128
Don't forget General Mark Milley KS Toronado May 2024 #34
If Trump takes office, it will be like the baptismal revenge scene in the Godfather. Irish_Dem May 2024 #36
He's stirring up the animals. It's the party of violence. Liberal In Texas May 2024 #4
Yes all of the lies about Biden are true about Trump. Irish_Dem May 2024 #38
Yes, there will be violence around this election no matter wnylib May 2024 #116
Direct link to MSNBC video: emulatorloo May 2024 #6
We KNOW he sends out messages Tesha May 2024 #7
Trump is deluded bmichaelh May 2024 #8
That alone should disqualify him as a candidate. Baitball Blogger May 2024 #9
I can only think DENVERPOPS May 2024 #92
We need to know about what is going on, because we need to make informed voting choices. Baitball Blogger May 2024 #94
In general, BB I tend to agree with your thinking DENVERPOPS May 2024 #96
There definitely has been a system of protection and reward for white conservative men. Baitball Blogger May 2024 #100
The worst of all is: DENVERPOPS May 2024 #107
1000x correct peggysue2 May 2024 #130
He's way more evil than mad, IMO. lark May 2024 #10
Absolutely correct gordianot May 2024 #21
Yes, this was what Trump has always been PatSeg May 2024 #32
I have dealt with people who were considered to be mentally ill to the point they have no control of their behavior. gordianot May 2024 #44
He seems just sane enough PatSeg May 2024 #52
If a police officer, or an ER Doctor DENVERPOPS May 2024 #99
That is true. He is a role model that has set the narrative for those who follow. Evolve Dammit May 2024 #121
Yes. Trump is evil, and he knows exactly what he is doing. Irish_Dem May 2024 #40
According to Stormy Daniels DENVERPOPS May 2024 #97
Steele's semi rationalization of Slobby's comments was ridiculous. Play the tape - let NoMoreRepugs May 2024 #11
Michael Steele is no hero Boomerproud May 2024 #82
Chump loves his dog whistles FakeNoose May 2024 #13
Never saw that cartoon before! Thanks! 70sEraVet May 2024 #15
Excellent cartoon PatSeg May 2024 #25
That's a literal golden oldie, 2016? KS Toronado May 2024 #43
Not sure when this was made, but I have posted it on DU many times FakeNoose May 2024 #98
I added it to the Monday TOONs today KS Toronado May 2024 #123
Not the first time he's called for violence against opponents. Lonestarblue May 2024 #14
We're in a real mess. Vote. Joinfortmill May 2024 #16
And in Dallas, no less. Midnight Writer May 2024 #17
Wow. Missed that detail ! FailureToCommunicate May 2024 #41
Wondering SweetT May 2024 #57
Whaaaa...Geeeeeebz! 😲😔 Monster! 😬 electric_blue68 May 2024 #118
there is nothing normal et tu May 2024 #18
Trump threatening the life of President Biden should be leading the news. Kid Berwyn May 2024 #19
This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music May 2024 #134
Driving to Dallas, I've seen billboards 14 acres of gun and gear MagickMuffin May 2024 #22
Having just happened yesterday, has anyone told CNN yet? Uncle Joe May 2024 #23
Not a "joke" and not "just running his mouth." STOCHASTIC TERRORISM Martin Eden May 2024 #24
Yep. TSF knows most of the polls are wrong and that he is circiling the drain Attilatheblond May 2024 #59
What the FUCK! That A$$hole is not president and those remarks SHOULD put him directly in detention. That is what..... usaf-vet May 2024 #26
President Biden videohead5 May 2024 #27
Let's not forget Saudi Arabia.The backdoor money to trDUMP was specifically prohibited in the US Constitution,... magicarpet May 2024 #45
Projection much Donny Von Shitsinpants? Botany May 2024 #60
You would have been arrested. For less malaise May 2024 #28
If the NRA weren't a terrorist organization, they would have called Trump out for this in real time Orrex May 2024 #31
If not Trump directly executing his 'enemies', he will indirectly encourage his followers to do it. keithbvadu2 May 2024 #35
Like you said..... mountain grammy May 2024 #37
And the GOP leadership will remain silent ThoughtCriminal May 2024 #39
Jesus, Mary, and Joseph Iris May 2024 #46
It's not just Biden this rhetoric is aimed at. jalan48 May 2024 #47
This is a very good point. Iris May 2024 #61
Like what happened when Sarah Palin used crosshairs to target Gabby Giffords' district. sop May 2024 #88
There are people serving time in the slammer for such threats. usonian May 2024 #48
WTF? If any of us threatened a public official we'd be in jail. This is BS. nt TBF May 2024 #50
"... they would have brought back the death penalty"? Grins May 2024 #54
There should be a law that this is automatic disqualification from running for POTUS. n/ iluvtennis May 2024 #55
I think having a felony I_UndergroundPanther May 2024 #65
Having a felony prevents one from voting, but not running for political office. DISGUSTING isn't it. n/t iluvtennis May 2024 #91
Fucking disgusing I_UndergroundPanther May 2024 #133
Yet MSM refuses to report these statements mucifer May 2024 #56
trump is admitting he himself took money from china, russia, saudi arabia and possibly north korea samsingh May 2024 #62
This will anger SCROTUS. Not! GreenWave May 2024 #63
Maybe if our beloved media kacekwl May 2024 #64
Howard Dean tblue37 May 2024 #75
Thank you. kacekwl May 2024 #108
Imagine the acream8ng if a dem said these things about gqp? lindysalsagal May 2024 #68
This kind of 'free speech' should disqualify him from ANY office. spanone May 2024 #69
Calling Biden a "Manchurian candidate" funded by Russia -- that's quite the projection there, Trump. n/t Beartracks May 2024 #70
Right? SunSeeker May 2024 #73
Make abusive thugs rich and famous! moondust May 2024 #74
Trump needs to apologize, or he needs to face the consequences for what he said. Stuart G May 2024 #76
TSF never jokes. This is marching orders for some nut. Hekate May 2024 #77
I think you are right! I am just flabbergasted that Trump did this Peacetrain May 2024 #103
Don't be surprised at anything he does. #1 We already know who he is, as he has told us... Hekate May 2024 #112
Flattened??? Traildogbob May 2024 #78
When the MSM covers this with appropriate shock and horror for at least a week... Silent3 May 2024 #110
What'll he say next? MsMoose55 May 2024 #81
when I saw the word "flattened" I knew it was Raw Story or Politicus... WarGamer May 2024 #84
Trump threatened Joe Biden with death Kingofalldems May 2024 #93
Madmen and Mob Bosses work by proxy. usonian May 2024 #86
SS has their Spidey sense ringing. alfredo May 2024 #89
This is one of the main reasons I can't sleep at night. Siwsan May 2024 #101
Flattened how? Micheal Steel SAYS he was just trying to joke about it. flying_wahini May 2024 #102
More projection for that POS. Bristlecone May 2024 #104
Sit down and shut up, Fat Fuck 45 Blue Owl May 2024 #105
The thread title *may* suggest that gun owners should be executed first! GreenWave May 2024 #106
Oh, we know that, but many tRumpers are living in denial Mersky May 2024 #109
I don't know where to start with this - it its so wrong on so many levels. Martin68 May 2024 #111
Someone should tell that Secret Service detail that they have to protect Biden too. Marcuse May 2024 #114
Trump needs to be in prision. BlueKota May 2024 #115
Russian asset traitortrump should be sitting in jail awaiting trial for those nat sec documents. Hermit-The-Prog May 2024 #117
Isn't it odd how if any of use uttered those words we would run the risk of being arrested. But Trump? Nope. cstanleytech May 2024 #119
"Flattened"? How so? Let me know when TSF suffers actual consequences for his outrageous behavior 0rganism May 2024 #124
NO F*****G JOKE. elleng May 2024 #126
So how will Republicans spin this? angrychair May 2024 #129
The headline SHOULD read: B.See May 2024 #131
White Rose bmichaelh May 2024 #132

NJCher

(43,167 posts)
33. yeah, but
Sun May 19, 2024, 10:34 AM
May 2024

here's the thing: they (news show) interviewed two totally idiotic looking NRA members who said they were now undecided about whether they would vote for him. They said there was too much of his "crazy talk."

So your subject line resonates with at least two NRA members! How crazy is that?!!

I believe this was on MSNBC last night. Anyone else see it?

49. NRA members who said they were now undecided about whether they would vote for him.
Sun May 19, 2024, 11:37 AM
May 2024

Undecided?
UnFUCKINGdecided????
What is this going to take?

ShazzieB

(22,592 posts)
113. I think this is an interesting development.
Sun May 19, 2024, 06:09 PM
May 2024

These are people who have probably been stalwart Trump cult members through the last 2 elections, people who never considered not voting for him in the past. For people like that to get to the point of stating publicly that they are undecided is a pretty significant development, imo.

I don't see this as a wishy-washy, "Gee, I'm not sure, I'll just sit here on the fence" kind of undecided. These are people who were once absolutely, rock bottom sure but no longer are. Something has shaken their confidence and is making them rethink their former convictions. I find that very interesting.

I'm not sure what this means long term, but I see it as a positive development.

 

oldsoftie

(13,538 posts)
53. REALLY?? Now THAT is something I needed to hear today.
Sun May 19, 2024, 11:39 AM
May 2024

So there are SOME people that are finally seeing the insanity of the orange shitgibbon?

I'd love a link to. that if you could find one

NJCher

(43,167 posts)
58. saw it on regular tv
Sun May 19, 2024, 11:56 AM
May 2024

not online. That's why I asked if others had seen it. I'd try to find it but my handywoman is here today and we are making repairs to the greenhouse.

Help anyone?

B.See

(8,505 posts)
125. Believe it. He's telling us who her is and what he plans on doing...
Sun May 19, 2024, 09:57 PM
May 2024

... they ALL are. Believe em.

Lovie777

(22,985 posts)
2. WTF.....................
Sun May 19, 2024, 09:04 AM
May 2024

shithole said it again?

Plus, he froze like McTurtle did. shithole is truly unfit and becoming more virtual with the violence talk.

Farmer-Rick

(12,667 posts)
42. Yeah, that's the 2nd time he just stopped talking
Sun May 19, 2024, 10:52 AM
May 2024

There's no reason to pause there. I can't imagine Trump agreeing to keep his yap shut in a room, or field, full of people. He feeds off crowds and their sychophantic responses.

They play the background music to make it look like an intentional pause.... Honoring the pain of his last words or something. And the music helps hide when he blurs and stumbles over his words.

But it's his brain glitching out because he suddenly forgot where he was or what he was doing. I bet he does it a lot off stage. It looks like he's having a whole conversation in his head and is arguing with himself.

He's done it before and his sycophants claimed it was a pause then too. It's not. It's escalating dementia.

Let's see the corporate media make that their top headline.

flashman13

(2,403 posts)
51. As horrible as what he said is, the real story is that he stood there for 30+ seconds
Sun May 19, 2024, 11:38 AM
May 2024

with nothing coming out of his big mouth. He was totally lost in space. The look on his face was bewilderment. Clearly he is losing his shit. All he needs to do is blank out like that during his debate with President Biden and it's game over for Trump.

GB_RN

(3,560 posts)
95. Nah...
Sun May 19, 2024, 04:12 PM
May 2024

The MAGAts would say it was all part of Cantaloupe Caligula’s plan. And the second Biden stumbles on just one word, they’ll yell and scream that he’s the demented one who can’t string two sentences together.

The cognitive dissonance they exhibit is astounding. These people don’t even seem to live in the same reality as the rest of us.

B.See

(8,505 posts)
127. "These people don't even seem to live in the same reality as the rest of us."
Sun May 19, 2024, 10:13 PM
May 2024

Clearly they DON'T.

Truth reality and facts roll of em like water on an oiled up azz. Supplanted by any half baked batshittery their zombified minds can conjure up.

Forget logic.. forget rationale... Besides, logic and rationale are "woke."

Irish_Dem

(81,277 posts)
3. Trump is trying to get certain people killed.
Sun May 19, 2024, 09:06 AM
May 2024

In cold blood.

Just like he was trying to get Pence killed.
He said Pence deserved it.

Hugin

(37,848 posts)
12. I really am at wits end about how this monster can actually be the nominee...
Sun May 19, 2024, 09:44 AM
May 2024

For a return to the Presidency of the United States. Representing one of the two major political parties. Having served a term squatting in the White House already.

There’s a sickness running very deep in the body politic for this to be true.

 

Marcus IM

(3,001 posts)
20. He's like the henchmen the US backed in the Latin Americas.
Sun May 19, 2024, 10:10 AM
May 2024

The right wing murderous coupsters and attempted coups of the Latin Americas (as well as many other nations) were backed or directed by the US on the name of "US interests" (corporate interests).

Now Americans must face the same tyrannical drives.

The offensive and defensive blueprints are out there waiting to be studied and undertaken.




 

shrike3

(5,370 posts)
90. Yes, yes and yes. Before he even ran, I thought he was just like the tinpot dictators we used to prop up.
Sun May 19, 2024, 03:48 PM
May 2024

Irish_Dem

(81,277 posts)
29. Greatest moral collapse in US history.
Sun May 19, 2024, 10:22 AM
May 2024

Greatest civic duty failure in US history.

No other way to describe it.

Yes it is no longer about Trump.
There are plenty of ruthless sociopaths running around.
And many good, decent excellent leaders.

The US wants the brutal sociopath to be president of the country.

Hekate

(100,133 posts)
79. Far fewer than half the country wants this -- but to borrow a phrase ...
Sun May 19, 2024, 02:12 PM
May 2024

“The elections are rigged” — gerrymandering, voter suppression, ethnically cleansing the voter rolls, playing the margins on the Electoral College, and last but by no means least, a captive SCOTUS.

Irish_Dem

(81,277 posts)
80. Yes it will be while male christian minority rule.
Sun May 19, 2024, 02:24 PM
May 2024

Yes the elections are rigged.
Just like in Russia.

Hugin

(37,848 posts)
122. And a few Supreme Court Justices...
Sun May 19, 2024, 09:19 PM
May 2024

So it would seem.

Senators... Governors... Attorney Generals... Dog catchers... Meter maids... The whole nine yards.

Not a whole brain or spine in the lot of them, pathetic.


B.See

(8,505 posts)
128. "There's a sickness running very deep in the body politic... "
Sun May 19, 2024, 10:22 PM
May 2024

A sickness running very deep in the hearts and minds of some (checks notes) "very fine people."

KS Toronado

(23,727 posts)
34. Don't forget General Mark Milley
Sun May 19, 2024, 10:37 AM
May 2024

TSF wanted a firing squad for him if my memory serves me correctly.

Irish_Dem

(81,277 posts)
36. If Trump takes office, it will be like the baptismal revenge scene in the Godfather.
Sun May 19, 2024, 10:40 AM
May 2024

Trump has a long hit list.

He is a mob boss.

Liberal In Texas

(16,271 posts)
4. He's stirring up the animals. It's the party of violence.
Sun May 19, 2024, 09:07 AM
May 2024

Don't be surprised as that violence starts ramping up from now until after the election.

And projection again. He's the Manchurian Candidate. Sucking up to Russia, Russia actively spreading propaganda in the US and he probably gave Putin state secrets.

Irish_Dem

(81,277 posts)
38. Yes all of the lies about Biden are true about Trump.
Sun May 19, 2024, 10:42 AM
May 2024

The drugs, being sleepy and incompetent.
Being a Russian agent.

Yes the violence is going to be ramped up.

wnylib

(26,021 posts)
116. Yes, there will be violence around this election no matter
Sun May 19, 2024, 06:42 PM
May 2024

who wins. Intimidation and threats during the campaign, at the polls, and during the vote counting, sometimes getting violent.

Then, if Trump is declared the winner, revenge violence will happen immediately among some of his followers, and on a larger scale by Trump.

If he loses, there will be violent opposition, not in one place, like on J6, but across the country.



Tesha

(21,141 posts)
7. We KNOW he sends out messages
Sun May 19, 2024, 09:28 AM
May 2024

His rhetoric is designed to inflame the most easily ignited, that is his end goal.
Where would he find these people? At an NRA gun-owners gathering.

Planting images of violence, getting cheers, ramping up.
They almost took DC the last time he did this - what's next is pretty clear.

bmichaelh

(1,183 posts)
8. Trump is deluded
Sun May 19, 2024, 09:36 AM
May 2024

Trump in the past has compared himself to Jesus Christ.

I missed that part in the Bible where Christ wishes for the crucifixion of Pilate.

He is completely deluded.

Also, over the weekend, he said he as a better physical specimen than Obama.

Baitball Blogger

(52,350 posts)
9. That alone should disqualify him as a candidate.
Sun May 19, 2024, 09:41 AM
May 2024

And the FBI should now have the freedom to check his phone records to see who he's talking to.

DENVERPOPS

(13,003 posts)
92. I can only think
Sun May 19, 2024, 03:52 PM
May 2024

that our National Intelligence Agencies have been collecting an un-fathomable amount of intel over the past 7+ years...........
We know the big one's initials, NSA, CIA, etc, but there are probably 5-10 that we have never heard of.

Many of these intelligence groups can never talk about what they hear or know, because if they talk about something, the other side will learn from their disclosure, and the other side will end their use of that particular channel of communication now that they know it has been compromised......
Just think of the intel that Trump and Jared either sold or shared with the Tyrant nations of the world......And the sharing of that information torpedoing the intel community's ability to eavesdrop using the method they used to get that info........There were probably hundreds of our, or other nation's secret agents identities disclosed, leading to them all being killed.......

Remember when Jared took a brief case down to the Head of the Saudi's??????? He returned with a pseudo loan to bail out his business of 1.5 million????? Then, in the next week, several members of the royal family and many advisors suddenly disappeared??????
What intel do you suppose Jared disclosed to the Saudi's for them to donate TWO BILLION to Jared for a phony business start up, after Trump left office?????

Many Many years ago I was talking to my kid about the fact that we probably don't know a tenth of what goes on. He said probably more like a thousandth, or even more. He also stated: "And, in reality, it's probably stuff we DON"T WANT TO KNOW"......After thinking about it, I agreed.....

Baitball Blogger

(52,350 posts)
94. We need to know about what is going on, because we need to make informed voting choices.
Sun May 19, 2024, 04:01 PM
May 2024

Also, intelligence agencies have been known to use intel for nefarious reasons, that blew up in our faces. And then they blame the usual minority groups that can't defend themselves.

DENVERPOPS

(13,003 posts)
96. In general, BB I tend to agree with your thinking
Sun May 19, 2024, 04:26 PM
May 2024

But I am sure there are many things it was better that we don't know........especially with items that were the lesser of two evils....and disclosure would cost more damage and human lives than the non-disclosure.......

For a prime example, you might remember when Valerie Plame's husband told the Media, in the run up to the Iraq war, that Cheney and Rumsfeld were flagrantly lying when they said Saddam had "Yellow Cake" uranium capable of Nuclear Weapon Manufacturing....???????

(Valerie's husband was an expert on the Yellow Cake Uranium)

The next day, in retaliation, Cheney and Rumsfeld blabbed to the public/press/media that Plame's wife was a major CIA agent........Every government in the world knew immediately that anyone who was dealing with, or had dealt with his wife's "Import-Export Company" was instantaneously suspected of being a U.S. spy. You can bet that all those who had ANY dealings with her company were "disappeared" around the globe within 24 hours.....(probably hundreds of individuals)......

Baitball Blogger

(52,350 posts)
100. There definitely has been a system of protection and reward for white conservative men.
Sun May 19, 2024, 04:34 PM
May 2024

Cheney should have served time for outing her out, based on a law that was previously passed; just as Trump should be in jail over the Classified documents because we have had a Presidential Records Act since the Nixon days. But time and time again, they skate and this just emboldens them.

DENVERPOPS

(13,003 posts)
107. The worst of all is:
Sun May 19, 2024, 05:04 PM
May 2024

the Supreme Court intervening in the 2000 gore vs bush election. Constitutional authorities across the entire U.S. said that the USSC had no legal standing, what-so-ever to take control of that Florida State matter. Period. NO LEGAL OR CONSITUIONAL STANDING!

Worst of all, it established a precedent for them to do it over and over to influence the outcome of a presidential election again and again in the future. That precedent will enable them to now, inject themselves as the final ruling in the upcoming 2024 election outcome.........

peggysue2

(12,533 posts)
130. 1000x correct
Sun May 19, 2024, 10:53 PM
May 2024

Normalizing this type of speech led to January 6th. Threatening the well-being of a sitting president is just that, a threat and in Trump's case blathering before a NRA group, a shout out.

If Biden said this in reference to Trump, we would never hear the end of it.

ENOUGH!

lark

(26,081 posts)
10. He's way more evil than mad, IMO.
Sun May 19, 2024, 09:41 AM
May 2024

If he was mad, he would have uneven goals, but his are 100% consistent - steal the money from everyone and give it all to the rich - like him. This shows he is very goal oriented, all for himself. He is evil, he is vile, he is a war mongering fascist who hates women, minorities and every one who doesn't fluff him one way or another.

He is however, very ignorant and stupid when it comes to anything that doesn't directly affect him or his money because he doesn't give a shit.

gordianot

(15,772 posts)
21. Absolutely correct
Sun May 19, 2024, 10:11 AM
May 2024

Mental illness, diminished capacity, ignorance, hypocrisy and even Dementia are excuses for Trumps fundamental embrace of what most people consider to be evil. This human has been like this his entire lifespan. There are no redeeming qualities in anything he says or does. As an archetype Donald Trump is unique monster that will plague all of us long after he expires.

PatSeg

(53,214 posts)
32. Yes, this was what Trump has always been
Sun May 19, 2024, 10:32 AM
May 2024

However, mental illness has eliminated any self control that he might have had, letting his true self come to the surface.

gordianot

(15,772 posts)
44. I have dealt with people who were considered to be mentally ill to the point they have no control of their behavior.
Sun May 19, 2024, 11:02 AM
May 2024

The legal term they are “insane”which is a rare condition and is finalized in Court. Donald Trump is also a rare individual who would consider shooting someone on 5 th Avenue or grabbing female genitals due to his notoriety and getting away with his behavior. Having seen several insanity pleas I would be shocked if he won.

PatSeg

(53,214 posts)
52. He seems just sane enough
Sun May 19, 2024, 11:39 AM
May 2024

to ward off any accusations of being "insane", but he certainly is not stable. Meanwhile, we know he can barely get through any court proceedings without acting out. And to think this man was President for four years.

DENVERPOPS

(13,003 posts)
99. If a police officer, or an ER Doctor
Sun May 19, 2024, 04:33 PM
May 2024

heard almost any statement out of Trump's mouth, they would immediately put him on a 24 hour Mental Health Hold due to his incredible delusional utterings.......

Evolve Dammit

(21,777 posts)
121. That is true. He is a role model that has set the narrative for those who follow.
Sun May 19, 2024, 08:56 PM
May 2024

Limbaugh invented his format and agenda and look how many rw assholes are on the airwaves in the same style.

Irish_Dem

(81,277 posts)
40. Yes. Trump is evil, and he knows exactly what he is doing.
Sun May 19, 2024, 10:44 AM
May 2024

He is clever with an animal cunning.
Street smart con artist who is ruthless and violent.

NoMoreRepugs

(12,076 posts)
11. Steele's semi rationalization of Slobby's comments was ridiculous. Play the tape - let
Sun May 19, 2024, 09:43 AM
May 2024

the viewing audience draw their own conclusions, stop telling them what to think. Tell it like it is - that man is a danger to the entire Planet.

FakeNoose

(41,637 posts)
13. Chump loves his dog whistles
Sun May 19, 2024, 09:45 AM
May 2024


He won't even walk it back later either. The man is out of control.

Lonestarblue

(13,480 posts)
14. Not the first time he's called for violence against opponents.
Sun May 19, 2024, 09:52 AM
May 2024

Remember in 2016 when he suggested that someone should use the Second Amendment solution on Hillary? He would get enormous satisfaction if one of his cult murdered someone.

 

SweetT

(58 posts)
57. Wondering
Sun May 19, 2024, 11:55 AM
May 2024

where all the "good guys with guns" are now. Save the Nation, ELIMINATE threat. Be a hero or does a woman need to show you how?

electric_blue68

(26,856 posts)
118. Whaaaa...Geeeeeebz! 😲😔 Monster! 😬
Sun May 19, 2024, 06:56 PM
May 2024

As a NYC'r back 2016 and as The Who said:
"We tried*, but you were yawning..."


*warning the rest of The USA

Kid Berwyn

(24,399 posts)
19. Trump threatening the life of President Biden should be leading the news.
Sun May 19, 2024, 10:07 AM
May 2024

The fact it’s not is a big part of our problem.

Response to Kid Berwyn (Reply #19)

MagickMuffin

(18,318 posts)
22. Driving to Dallas, I've seen billboards 14 acres of gun and gear
Sun May 19, 2024, 10:12 AM
May 2024


I’m not sure where the 14 acres is located, but I lived on 12 acres growing up and well I’ll just say that’s a big gun show.

Yeehaw, ya!



Martin Eden

(15,629 posts)
24. Not a "joke" and not "just running his mouth." STOCHASTIC TERRORISM
Sun May 19, 2024, 10:15 AM
May 2024

One of the takeaways from Jan 6 is that Trump's legions of followers believe his lies and are capable of acting on them with violence.

Attilatheblond

(8,880 posts)
59. Yep. TSF knows most of the polls are wrong and that he is circiling the drain
Sun May 19, 2024, 11:56 AM
May 2024

His legal woes are not gonna save him either. His only hope now is armed insurrection and he bloody well knows it. He is a desperate, cornered animal. His SS detail should turn his traitor ass over to their administration bosses.

usaf-vet

(7,811 posts)
26. What the FUCK! That A$$hole is not president and those remarks SHOULD put him directly in detention. That is what.....
Sun May 19, 2024, 10:18 AM
May 2024

..... would happen to you or me. He is no longer fit to be wandering around as a former president.

Can you imagine what he would do if he got the reins of power again?

videohead5

(2,950 posts)
27. President Biden
Sun May 19, 2024, 10:18 AM
May 2024

Has not taken any money from any of those countries. Trump is a lying sack of shit! Trump on the other hand has taken money from both Russia and China.

magicarpet

(18,515 posts)
45. Let's not forget Saudi Arabia.The backdoor money to trDUMP was specifically prohibited in the US Constitution,...
Sun May 19, 2024, 11:08 AM
May 2024

.... under the emolument clause.

《Old Postal then trDUMP Hotel was a money laundering operation for forgien "gifts" for the Tangerine Fuhrer.》
□●□●□●□●□●

No Title of Nobility shall be granted by the United States: And no Person holding any Office of Profit or Trust under them, shall, without the Consent of the Congress, accept of any present, Emolument, Office, or Title, of any kind whatever, from any King, Prince, or foreign State.

Botany

(77,324 posts)
60. Projection much Donny Von Shitsinpants?
Sun May 19, 2024, 11:57 AM
May 2024

Funny those three countries are where V.S. and or his associates have gotten
money from. Russia we all know about, China washed something like 30 million
dollars through his D.C. hotel right after he was sworn in of which 5 or 10 million
ended up in a Chinese bank account with Trump’s name on it, and Ukraine’s former
pro Putin president was paying Manafort tens of millions of dollars.

So far the Steele Dossier (pee pee tapes) has not been proven wrong especially the part
about Trump being in debt to our enemies.

Orrex

(67,112 posts)
31. If the NRA weren't a terrorist organization, they would have called Trump out for this in real time
Sun May 19, 2024, 10:30 AM
May 2024

But here we are.

keithbvadu2

(40,915 posts)
35. If not Trump directly executing his 'enemies', he will indirectly encourage his followers to do it.
Sun May 19, 2024, 10:39 AM
May 2024

If not Trump directly executing his 'enemies', he will indirectly encourage his followers to do it.

ThoughtCriminal

(14,721 posts)
39. And the GOP leadership will remain silent
Sun May 19, 2024, 10:43 AM
May 2024

And most of the media will not ask any sitting Representative or Senator why they won't condemn those remarks. I doubt they will even report the remarks.

jalan48

(14,914 posts)
47. It's not just Biden this rhetoric is aimed at.
Sun May 19, 2024, 11:16 AM
May 2024

Someone like AOC, who doesn't have the protection Biden does and is hated by the right, would be an easier target to get to.

sop

(18,626 posts)
88. Like what happened when Sarah Palin used crosshairs to target Gabby Giffords' district.
Sun May 19, 2024, 03:19 PM
May 2024

usonian

(25,332 posts)
48. There are people serving time in the slammer for such threats.
Sun May 19, 2024, 11:23 AM
May 2024

Last edited Sun May 19, 2024, 03:01 PM - Edit history (1)

Just sayin'

Grins

(9,459 posts)
54. "... they would have brought back the death penalty"?
Sun May 19, 2024, 11:41 AM
May 2024

When did it end and who are the “they?”

I_UndergroundPanther

(13,369 posts)
65. I think having a felony
Sun May 19, 2024, 12:48 PM
May 2024

Or violent crime on your record should automatically disqualify you for office. House, senate or president.

Can’t be making laws if you can’t follow them

iluvtennis

(21,497 posts)
91. Having a felony prevents one from voting, but not running for political office. DISGUSTING isn't it. n/t
Sun May 19, 2024, 03:52 PM
May 2024

samsingh

(18,426 posts)
62. trump is admitting he himself took money from china, russia, saudi arabia and possibly north korea
Sun May 19, 2024, 12:19 PM
May 2024

kacekwl

(9,149 posts)
64. Maybe if our beloved media
Sun May 19, 2024, 12:28 PM
May 2024

would jump on this like they did when the Democratic candidate for president let out a scream during a speech ( sorry I can't recall his name right now) calling him to be unfit for office. It is so sickening the shit this animal is allowed to do with no repercussion from media. He should have been laughed into oblivion the moment he slithered down the escalator.

lindysalsagal

(22,916 posts)
68. Imagine the acream8ng if a dem said these things about gqp?
Sun May 19, 2024, 01:10 PM
May 2024

He's telling them to kill Biden. As if that would unblock his access to the white house. It wouldn't. But a senile mental case can't sort out what's in his own brain from what's reality.

Beartracks

(14,602 posts)
70. Calling Biden a "Manchurian candidate" funded by Russia -- that's quite the projection there, Trump. n/t
Sun May 19, 2024, 01:38 PM
May 2024

moondust

(21,288 posts)
74. Make abusive thugs rich and famous!
Sun May 19, 2024, 01:56 PM
May 2024

And then make them President! It's who we are!

Welcome, President Diddy!

Stuart G

(38,726 posts)
76. Trump needs to apologize, or he needs to face the consequences for what he said.
Sun May 19, 2024, 02:03 PM
May 2024

My guess is he will apologize in a most idiotic way.

Hekate

(100,133 posts)
112. Don't be surprised at anything he does. #1 We already know who he is, as he has told us...
Sun May 19, 2024, 06:03 PM
May 2024

#2 He no longer has any filters left because of the deterioration of his brain.

Everything about him and his desires is out there for all to see.

 

Silent3

(15,909 posts)
110. When the MSM covers this with appropriate shock and horror for at least a week...
Sun May 19, 2024, 05:39 PM
May 2024

Last edited Mon May 20, 2024, 02:29 AM - Edit history (1)

...then we can call it "flattened".

But all we're going to get is the typical ho-hum "That's just Trump being Trump" level of reaction.

WarGamer

(18,613 posts)
84. when I saw the word "flattened" I knew it was Raw Story or Politicus...
Sun May 19, 2024, 02:54 PM
May 2024

I think they're using the new version of AI Hyperbolic Thesaurus Collection v3.1

Kingofalldems

(40,279 posts)
93. Trump threatened Joe Biden with death
Sun May 19, 2024, 03:57 PM
May 2024

and you're talking about thesaurus collections?


Wow.

usonian

(25,332 posts)
86. Madmen and Mob Bosses work by proxy.
Sun May 19, 2024, 03:06 PM
May 2024

As far as I know Hitler killed only one person.

Way too late.

Siwsan

(27,834 posts)
101. This is one of the main reasons I can't sleep at night.
Sun May 19, 2024, 04:40 PM
May 2024

I can't sleep and have an unnerving frequency of anxiety attacks because I am far beyond TERRIFIED of this mendacious, misanthropic orange malignancy returning to the White House.

flying_wahini

(8,275 posts)
102. Flattened how? Micheal Steel SAYS he was just trying to joke about it.
Sun May 19, 2024, 04:43 PM
May 2024

I don’t think Trump or anyone there thinks he was joking.

Mersky

(5,340 posts)
109. Oh, we know that, but many tRumpers are living in denial
Sun May 19, 2024, 05:35 PM
May 2024

And are extremely uninformed.

Just recently spoke with a family member who believes she can support Ukraine AND tRump. She says tRump stands up to dictators. Seriously, it’s like they live on another planet.

She’s unaware of his slavish behavior at the Helsinki summit, doesn’t know about his love letters to lil Kim, and so on. He didn’t sleep with the porn star, no, and only vaguely aware of Karen McDougal.

I could reasonably blame it all on Fix News watching, but that’s not the entirety of how this ignorance comes about. I was appalled by the AP coverage running on the local Austin ABC affiliate’s website. More of a sanitized, pass-through of his guns-are-great message than any true reporting. If Biden showed up 2+ hours late, threatened the sitting president, then froze mid-speech with an expression of panic washing over his face, well, we’d have heard nothing at all about his overall message. KVUE is owned by Tegna and I’ve linked to the archive of the AP piece below for y’all’s perusal.

Us MSNBC viewers and DU newshounds are waaay more informed than the average voter, and leap years ahead of anyone that accepts Fox as some sort of news source.

http://archive.today/ll29U

Martin68

(27,749 posts)
111. I don't know where to start with this - it its so wrong on so many levels.
Sun May 19, 2024, 05:42 PM
May 2024

But the projection about taking money from Russia and China, when it is Trump who has been the recipient of both their largess and their support through the use of misinformation and propaganda takes the cake.

Hermit-The-Prog

(36,631 posts)
117. Russian asset traitortrump should be sitting in jail awaiting trial for those nat sec documents.
Sun May 19, 2024, 06:47 PM
May 2024

traitortrump should have been locked up the day they found more documents after he claimed all had been returned.

cstanleytech

(28,473 posts)
119. Isn't it odd how if any of use uttered those words we would run the risk of being arrested. But Trump? Nope.
Sun May 19, 2024, 07:33 PM
May 2024

0rganism

(25,647 posts)
124. "Flattened"? How so? Let me know when TSF suffers actual consequences for his outrageous behavior
Sun May 19, 2024, 09:53 PM
May 2024

until then, I'll have to assume it's going to be written off by the MSM as some distorted attempt at "humor" like the last hundred times something godawful and/or actionable plopped out of his leathery orange anus-mouth, Hell, this story doesn't even register on my google news page. Flattened? Uh, no, not yet.

angrychair

(12,285 posts)
129. So how will Republicans spin this?
Sun May 19, 2024, 10:36 PM
May 2024

Or will they even try? Just more "locker room talk" or "just joking" or did we all just take it out of context? I mean the spin on this my make the Earth spin in the other direction.

B.See

(8,505 posts)
131. The headline SHOULD read:
Sun May 19, 2024, 11:01 PM
May 2024

"Treasonous Mfkr Who Incited Insurrection to Overthrow Election Wants President Who Kicked His Ass Executed"

What was it again that Trump said about treason?

bmichaelh

(1,183 posts)
132. White Rose
Mon May 20, 2024, 01:47 AM
May 2024

Last edited Mon May 20, 2024, 10:46 PM - Edit history (1)

If Trump is elected, will he make up new laws or have show trials to convict his political enemies?

Hope the US does not go down this road.

There was a German film about the White Rose, a group of German students in Munich during Nazi Germany: Sophie Scholl – The Final Days.

Sophie Scholl, a member of this group, was executed by Nazi Germany

White Rose group was a non-violent group.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0426578/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1

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