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Baked Potato

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6. Trump leaving is creating a vacuum of epic proportions.

Reply to Nevilledog (Original post)

Mon Dec 28, 2020, 12:19 PM

Dec 2020

Trump provided daily comfort to millions of pissed off Americans. Trump recognized and nurtured the anger and frustration of Middle Americans and deflected that anger onto Democrats.

Republicans exploit the pride of hard working people who don’t want to ask for help. These people are the ones they target because they can be trained to strike out at Liberals who Republicans say are lazy and take their hard-earned money.

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"Eventually, the MAGAs will turn on everyone. It's just a matter of time." [View all] Nevilledog Dec 2020 OP

They just want a fight PatSeg Dec 2020 #1

If they want to fight a war, join the military. Oh wait, they are really cowards at heart. Irish_Dem Dec 2020 #2

They could easily qualify for Meal Team Six. LastDemocratInSC Dec 2020 #7

Right, that's about all they qualify for..... nt Irish_Dem Dec 2020 #9

"Keyboard Commandos" durablend Dec 2020 #10

The first time they faced real danger they would run screaming back to KFC. nt Irish_Dem Dec 2020 #11

Oh yes PatSeg Dec 2020 #13

A person used to have to meet weight requirements and have a high school diploma. Irish_Dem Dec 2020 #17

And if they did manage to get in, PatSeg Dec 2020 #18

They would be in barracks crying their eyes out. nt Irish_Dem Dec 2020 #20

Yeah PatSeg Dec 2020 #23

Yes it is. Should be a sitcom. Magats go to boot camp. nt Irish_Dem Dec 2020 #26

Now, that would be funny PatSeg Dec 2020 #27

Planning to capture and kill a female US governor is real bravery isn't it? Irish_Dem Dec 2020 #22

No. They want to bully. Because they are afraid to fight. Saboburns Dec 2020 #24

That's why there is not ONE Libertarian state. Two tried, eventually they all turned on each other. TheBlackAdder Dec 2020 #3

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Dec 2020 #8

I've encountered so many people like that PatSeg Dec 2020 #15

I've encountered so many people like that PatSeg Dec 2020 #16

They're so full of hatred and resentment, Aristus Dec 2020 #4

The Authoritarians chia Dec 2020 #5

Very interesting BainsBane Dec 2020 #19

You're welcome. The ebook is free from the site, and even though it was written pre-Trump, chia Dec 2020 #21

Trump leaving is creating a vacuum of epic proportions. Baked Potato Dec 2020 #6

They are the abusive jerks, liars, and bullies of the world. Initech Dec 2020 #12

That is happening right now. apnu Dec 2020 #14

Yes, because they are sociopaths. I learned the hard way. They are faithful to none but themselves. Midnight Writer Dec 2020 #25