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citizen blues

(570 posts)
31. As many megalomaniacs and sociopaths.....
Mon May 6, 2019, 02:45 PM
May 2019

Trump has a kind of charisma that keeps drawing people in who are willing to fall on their swords for him.

He's also backed by a party that has embraced winning at all costs since the 60s. A party that has absolutely no hesitation to commit treason, lie, cheat, and steal their way into office. This issue is so much bigger than Trump. If it weren't for greedy oligarch wannabes hanging onto his faux coattails, he would be nobody.

The GOP has co-opted the evil greed of charismatic megachurch pastors who continually sucker people out their life savings. They have had decades of an all-out propaganda war through FOX and right-wing radio while at the same time, gutting the publishing industry.

The Republican party has been involved in an assault on and dismantling of American democracy for 50 years. This is a party that must be relegated to the history books. This is a party that we must see dismantled. This is a party that needs to be prosecuted from top to bottom for their crimes as a warning to future generations.

He worships his own emoji C_U_L8R May 2019 #1
People, People, People DENVERPOPS May 2019 #71
This is why I cringed when Trump brought in PNAC member John Bolton. CaptainTruth May 2019 #96
7 deadly sins. Iliyah May 2019 #2
Could it be... Satan? The Velveteen Ocelot May 2019 #3
Beat me to it!!!! spanone May 2019 #17
Jared's address is 666 - true story lame54 May 2019 #83
Jared ooks like Damien Thorne from The Omen sop May 2019 #98
It's entirely possible! red dog 1 May 2019 #84
I am not a religious person montanacowboy May 2019 #4
I've been thinking the same thing about the anti christ thing kimbutgar May 2019 #7
I know Christians who believe this. murielm99 May 2019 #74
MAGA is certainly not the mark of the best. The Velveteen Ocelot May 2019 #10
Oh really? I disagree. OMGWTF May 2019 #25
Maybe it's the mark of the *beast* but it definitely isn't the mark of the best. The Velveteen Ocelot May 2019 #28
The word MAGA means "combat" in Hebrew. harumph May 2019 #27
thats why MAGAT MFM008 May 2019 #62
Mark of the least snort May 2019 #43
We've seen it before - many many times. Hitler, Mussolini, Caligula, Nero Texin May 2019 #35
I'm not a religious person either, but it seems these characters fit a significant pattern of RKP5637 May 2019 #48
I agree with you. MicaelS May 2019 #45
Years ago, I read that recovery from a fatal wound would be a sign. yonder May 2019 #78
Yes. n/t MicaelS May 2019 #87
Now wait just a darn minute here, folks! luvtheGWN May 2019 #117
It did. Ronald Reagan. yankeepants May 2019 #128
What's an example of an apparently fatal wound? Mariana May 2019 #105
Impeachment? Feebeeps May 2019 #108
He wouldn't be the first to "survive" an impeachment. Mariana May 2019 #110
A wound to the head. MicaelS May 2019 #120
Well, if he isn't, he'll do 'til the Anti Christ gets here. Ligyron May 2019 #52
Cool reference Bradshaw3 May 2019 #104
According to my Southern Baptist roots, he isn't popular enough... JustFiveMoreMinutes May 2019 #101
Did your SIL believe Obama was the Antichrist? Mariana May 2019 #121
He wants to be a Street Preacher one-day, what do you think? JustFiveMoreMinutes May 2019 #125
I think I'd have to follow up on the subject of Obama Mariana May 2019 #126
Trump's too much of a smoothbrain to be the Antichrist. backscatter712 May 2019 #102
TRUMP is the so called "Anti Christ" ,,,,,, i firmly believe this trueblue2007 May 2019 #129
conspiracy theory or truth trueblue2007 May 2019 #130
He is The Beast made flesh. LuvNewcastle May 2019 #5
Yeah!!! Well said!!! n/t RKP5637 May 2019 #49
"Oh what a wicked web he saidsimplesimon May 2019 #6
Damian Clarity2 May 2019 #8
Greed and Gluttony Blue Owl May 2019 #9
Add to that: pride, anger, sloth, lust and envy. The Velveteen Ocelot May 2019 #11
Unlike what the evangelicals believe lsewpershad May 2019 #12
That pretty well sums it all up. nancy1942 May 2019 #32
Don't believe that saying Scarsdale May 2019 #46
Yep, they use him as a tool! n/t RKP5637 May 2019 #50
Trump is a condensation of the worst of the United States incarnate PufPuf23 May 2019 #13
I never belived in Satan. Beginning to wonder. nt leftyladyfrommo May 2019 #14
Oh the Dark One is definitely in charge right now. No question! Initech May 2019 #16
It's obvious that he'd rather reign in Hell than serve in Heaven. The Velveteen Ocelot May 2019 #23
I'm with ya. I stopped believing in God nearly 20 years ago and Satan before that. Texin May 2019 #79
A steady 24/7/365 diet of Fox News and AM hate radio? Initech May 2019 #15
THIS Cosmocat May 2019 #19
The DEFCON 1 stupid in this country Cosmocat May 2019 #18
This. Right wing media saturates the news cycles BlancheSplanchnik May 2019 #73
Unless Cosmocat May 2019 #90
He is an authoritarian populist. He feeds off the dark emotions of his followers marylandblue May 2019 #20
Exactly . this isn't complicated. as for his health, that's genetic Kurt V. May 2019 #56
And being a germophobe. colorado_ufo May 2019 #118
The evil force is the corrupt trumper allies [voters, bribers, bribees, haters, etc.] empedocles May 2019 #21
He's a germophobe, which might explain why he doesn't get colds. The Velveteen Ocelot May 2019 #22
A germaphobe who raw dogs a porn star does not compute. OMGWTF May 2019 #26
I know, but maybe he doesn't kiss them. The Velveteen Ocelot May 2019 #29
That involves an impulse notorious for inducing "does not compute" behavior JHB May 2019 #41
Greed. sarcasmo May 2019 #24
NOBODY is that lucky forever. DinahMoeHum May 2019 #30
As many megalomaniacs and sociopaths..... citizen blues May 2019 #31
Well said. nancy1942 May 2019 #33
Exactly!!! n/t RKP5637 May 2019 #57
But this is how ALL things go, all the great stories. . . until the tide changes. pdsimdars May 2019 #34
I am a year younger than him. I eat better and get lots more exercise, yet rzemanfl May 2019 #36
Remember the Doc said he "had good genes". Desert grandma May 2019 #68
Grandfather. That was another of Drumpf's lies. rzemanfl May 2019 #72
Yes. So True. Desert grandma May 2019 #91
Certainly an hypothesis can be drawn in which Trumpy made a deal with the Devil. Eyeball_Kid May 2019 #37
The problem is humanity LostinRed May 2019 #38
Right wing radio for one. Very powerful Blues Heron May 2019 #39
I ask people this same question. What in the world does Trump have over people? UCmeNdc May 2019 #40
He uses other people's hate to his advantage Ohioboy May 2019 #55
Excellent point, and really the core tactic he uses ... channeling others hatred to do his bidding RKP5637 May 2019 #61
The evil force that is protecting tRump*??? Raster May 2019 #42
Do not be fooled that he and his cronies are incompetent Perseus May 2019 #44
I'm not at all religious, but I am honestly beginning to believe in the Anti-Christ. smirkymonkey May 2019 #47
We all know he's a sith lord.... Lady Freedom Returns May 2019 #51
I have found throughout life that those with no consciences actually seem to have little stress Ohioboy May 2019 #53
Well said!!! There are lots of evil and despicable people in the world and tRump has the ability RKP5637 May 2019 #54
Dorian Trump has a nasty portrait of himself in the attic of Trump Tower. rickford66 May 2019 #58
It's not a supernatural force like "evil" but a personality disorder misanthrope May 2019 #59
Human stupidity. Act_of_Reparation May 2019 #60
The one question I have is... yuiyoshida May 2019 #63
He's just really good at manipulating people. n/t PoliticAverse May 2019 #64
Evil Forces marieo1 May 2019 #65
The GOP and their minions attacking the Dems. Ninsianna May 2019 #66
SMH kytngirl May 2019 #67
Well said. It's pretty clear what was taught to live a Christian life. Basic Golden Rule stuff. yonder May 2019 #80
TY Your words are my thoughts as well! bluestarone May 2019 #95
Do you think Trump is possessed? Mariana May 2019 #107
One thing only: The corrupt GOP Senate. mtnsnake May 2019 #69
His Luck is clothed in the presidency. That's the basis of his luck. His evil is indeed ancianita May 2019 #70
Well, how do you explain the 50+ years that preceded his presidency*? Texin May 2019 #82
His luck was his money for 50+ years. I read earlier around here something about his luck. ancianita May 2019 #85
Yikes! I hadn't thought about this, your right he never gets sick. The other stuff, I just assumed dewsgirl May 2019 #75
I've said it in wonder over and over: tRump never has a glove put on him. Texin May 2019 #81
LoL it's flipping crazy. Nothing touches this freak, not corruption, not germs. He's like one dewsgirl May 2019 #89
His luck will run out before saidsimplesimon May 2019 #76
Because in reality, he is Roy Cohn's secret love child. no_hypocrisy May 2019 #77
Could he be the AntiChrist? red dog 1 May 2019 #86
Not by definition 1. Mariana May 2019 #109
According to Merriam-Webster, Definition # 2 does apply to "the" Antichrist. red dog 1 May 2019 #123
Where is the national will to combat the evil? Boomerproud May 2019 #88
The Father of Lies, if you want a name The Blue Flower May 2019 #92
Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men patphil May 2019 #93
All I know is that he is absolute evil joe_stampingbull May 2019 #94
Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile Bozvotros May 2019 #97
Donald Trump is the living embodiment of the seven deadly sins: sop May 2019 #99
Apathy grantcart May 2019 #100
There is a thread here murielm99 May 2019 #103
Greed. Hatred. Fear. (nt) emmaverybo May 2019 #106
yup, same as what drives his fucked up fans Skittles May 2019 #111
I don't know why anyone with a brain and a mind would support this awful, evil prick. mwb970 May 2019 #112
In a way, he is like a Boy Scout - he prepares. kentuck May 2019 #113
Sociopath and Malignant Narcissist ravencalling May 2019 #114
Grandma said, The devil takes care of his own ..... for awhile! RambleTamble May 2019 #115
Is anyone here familiar with the F. Paul Wilson book series about Repairman Jack? Texin May 2019 #116
Yes, he IS dangerous beyond belief colorado_ufo May 2019 #119
It's as if he's the Night King. fescuerescue May 2019 #122
I hear ya, but G_j May 2019 #124
None of that stuff happened Rambling Man May 2019 #127
Have you noticed you never see Trump and Satan in the same place at the same time? LastLiberal in PalmSprings May 2019 #131
John Fugelsang said it best. GreenEyedLefty May 2019 #132
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