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jimlup

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15. Maybe but I think tRump is more insane than

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Sun Oct 18, 2020, 10:04 AM

Oct 2020

the average republican bully. I think he will cry, yes but, also claim it was "unfair" and "rigged."

If he can manage a legal challenge he will. If the vote is so overwhelming that no legal challenge could possible help him I think he'll try and burn the place down as he departs. His final act will either be to pardon himself or to resign and have his puppy Pence pardon him.

He might make vague references to armed resistance which could really insight the other insane drueling gun totting idiots. They will be squashed because they are a small minority of less than law abiding citizens but it could get pretty ugly.

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Trump is going out with a whimper, not a bang. My prediction. [View all] Baitball Blogger Oct 2020 OP

I think many will read this and BootinUp Oct 2020 #1

Since conservative tribalism is a real thing, we should teach our children to prepare Baitball Blogger Oct 2020 #3

Trump has already begged True Blue American Oct 2020 #6

I was referring to a more personal/local experience, but BootinUp Oct 2020 #7

I know and True Blue American Oct 2020 #16

the fight must go on. nt BootinUp Oct 2020 #18

You've captured the behavior very well MaryMagdaline Oct 2020 #2

Thank you. It's sad, in a way, to know that I've turned into the old woman on the hill, Baitball Blogger Oct 2020 #4

And if you fall for that trick, they'll laugh at you behind your back dalton99a Oct 2020 #5

YES!!!! Baitball Blogger Oct 2020 #8

Mobsters do this stuff right before their trials or sentencings Wicked Blue Oct 2020 #9

At least we don't have to worry about Trump walking in in full military uniform, Baitball Blogger Oct 2020 #10

He might limp into court on crutches Wicked Blue Oct 2020 #13

Who could forget Harvey Weinstein rolling into court in a wheelchair? dlk Oct 2020 #42

And likewise, when Trump loses and he & his family are subjected to criminal process Mr. Ected Oct 2020 #11

+1 Baitball Blogger Oct 2020 #14

i don't care how he goes out - whimper or bang - i just want him gone & prosecuted onetexan Oct 2020 #12

Maybe but I think tRump is more insane than jimlup Oct 2020 #15

2 months of a Trump crony crime spree... lame54 Oct 2020 #52

I agree. He will be very busy trying to plan how to deal with the coming lawsuits, he will move on Happyhippychick Oct 2020 #17

One concern I have that Trump will cause more trouble is Putin Silent3 Oct 2020 #19

Every day that Putin waits for his October surprise, the more evident that something Baitball Blogger Oct 2020 #20

Yes, I can see that happening with Trump PatSeg Oct 2020 #21

Yes, we'll know soon enough. Baitball Blogger Oct 2020 #22

With someone like Trump PatSeg Oct 2020 #23

+1 Baitball Blogger Oct 2020 #24

Remember, VP Cheney attended Obama's Inauguration in a wheelchair... Wounded Bear Oct 2020 #25

It was NOTHING BUT a ploy for sympathy. AND distraction. calimary Oct 2020 #51

Made me think of this TimeToGo Oct 2020 #26

Thank you for posting this, very apt cp Oct 2020 #53

So, which countries don't have extradition back to the United States? gab13by13 Oct 2020 #27

May our leaders be unmerciful in governance and policy bucolic_frolic Oct 2020 #28

No doubt. He never ever stands up when shoved. He's going and he'll be whimpering. marble falls Oct 2020 #29

Propaganda 101 Roy Rolling Oct 2020 #30

Yup. That's another strategy. Nicely written. Baitball Blogger Oct 2020 #43

If we can get our next office holders to see that blueinredohio Oct 2020 #31

As elected Republicans start abandoning him, I want to see him go feral on them. tanyev Oct 2020 #32

He's already doing that. Look what he did to De Santis. Baitball Blogger Oct 2020 #44

If he is blackmailing some of them, it could get very interesting. tanyev Oct 2020 #49

One thing is for sure...He's much more weaker, frail, sicker, unconfident & possesses a Illumination Oct 2020 #33

Descriptions needn't be made. Trump is just plain evil and he needs to be rejected by the nation. Eyeball_Kid Oct 2020 #35

I agree with your conclusion, but have questions about how you got there. Nonetheless.. Eyeball_Kid Oct 2020 #34

One of the things that will convince him, is when his inside group begins to slough off. Baitball Blogger Oct 2020 #45

Actually, he has plenty of convictions. Fozzledick Oct 2020 #54

rim-shot GopherGal Oct 2020 #56

I agree with you. yardwork Oct 2020 #36

He's probably already negotiated a $500mill contract with comcast for his own show by now. nt yaesu Oct 2020 #37

To be broadcast from Dubai. My Pet Orangutan Oct 2020 #39

He can try -- but "My whole family is going to jail !" isn't going to provoke much sympathy. nt eppur_se_muova Oct 2020 #38

Someday , Webster's Dictionary will have under the Word " CON MAN" yuiyoshida Oct 2020 #40

I'd like him to go out with a whimper Harker Oct 2020 #41

Gave my life on a Silver Platter for America.... Tiger8 Oct 2020 #46

One of my worst trump triggers is .... PutGramaOnThePhone Oct 2020 #47

I think he will try to scadaddle Javaman Oct 2020 #48

YES! Cozmo Oct 2020 #50

Stick a fork in Donny Blue Owl Oct 2020 #55