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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsHad some local MAGAts "turn" their thoughts today.
Usually, these guys have been ummm... pro "the orange one".
They guffawed and laughed when Dumpy took on Biden in that debate months ago.
They were silent and didn't say anything when Kamala tore him a "new one" in their debate.
They haven't said anything since. One of them joked though that his dog and cat were fine
Now, this morning, one of them blasted Putin and said he was dangerous and needed to be "taken out". The others kept quiet but nodded their agreement.
I was kind of shocked. These were older white males, in their 60s. Some of them retired military.
I finally said "I'm not sure the guy will last past 2025, especially if Kamala wins in November." His backers may then consider him a bad financial risk and feel it is cheaper for them to have him umm.. "removed" then stay in there.
Especially now that Ukraine is looking like the 1980s version of Afghanistan. They may feel like spending another decade where they aren't wanted will cost too much and tell him to get up and leave. If he refuses, they will make sure he 'accidentally' falls out of a window.
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One of them said "Gotta be careful and mindful of that Russian mafia, man. They can put a big hurt on you, and more, if you let them."
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Fear is the big motivator in people not saying who they will vote for. That's why interviews and polls mean nothing.
Jmb 4 Harris-Walz
(1,106 posts)The guy refers to Putin, yes?
4lbs
(7,395 posts)and his Ruble Guy Pootie.
They may not vote for "her", but it appears they won't be voting for "him".
They may leave that space blank, or vote for someone else when the time comes.
At least he appears to have lost another 4 votes in SoCal today. From older white "retired military" dudes too. That is usually his "base" of MAGAts. They didn't even mention his obvious mental decline, but more roundaboutly used Putin as an ersatz replacement.
"How could he still love the guy? Is he a dolt?"
"Dude's got a screw loose if he still thinks Putin will be his buddy."
"The country don't need no Rooskies (my spelling) in the Oval Office. Anyone with half a brain can see that."
This is why I think Kamala will win CA by even more than Hillary or Biden did in their elections, because more people are 'souring' on Agent Orange here, and even if they don't vote for Kamala, they definitely won't be voting for "him", which in a way, helps her anyway.
underpants
(195,638 posts)We are shipping them inventory and paying manufacturers to create more.
This is from AEI for crying out loud
https://www.aei.org/op-eds/ukraine-aids-best-kept-secret-most-of-the-money-stays-in-the-u-s-a/
