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Maven

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60. Yup. The modern media is addicted to controversy and drama and he is their cash cow.

Reply to Autumn (Reply #15)

Mon Mar 1, 2021, 02:43 PM

Mar 2021

They will always find a way to make every situation about him if they can.

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Trump's power is fading fast. [View all] Yavin4 Mar 2021 OP

Really shocked he didn't declare he was running in 2024 Johnny2X2X Mar 2021 #1

And at the end True Blue American Mar 2021 #3

I wish I knew the Mar-A-Lago mailing address.... Prof. Toru Tanaka Mar 2021 #61

You could always mail it to the club address... ShazzieB Mar 2021 #64

Be sure to NOT include the "Get out of jail" card. Layzeebeaver Mar 2021 #77

DAMN, that was a GOOD one!!!! MyOwnPeace Mar 2021 #78

Thank you Layzeebeaver Mar 2021 #79

My guess is that he wants to milk the *possibility* that he'll run Ocelot II Mar 2021 #4

You're exactly right. Trump likes "teasing" to make people ask for it. CaptainTruth Mar 2021 #17

+1 Auggie Mar 2021 #18

Ultimately, I think he runs Johnny2X2X Mar 2021 #27

I doubt he'll be in good enough shape in four years. Ocelot II Mar 2021 #32

If he survives and DOES run Grokenstein Mar 2021 #36

And it would be great to see Fat Nixon get his ass kicked Prof. Toru Tanaka Mar 2021 #62

Trump has earned a tattoo of his face on Roger Stone's back right next to Nixon Shermann Mar 2021 #66

If he officially announces the money he grifts is subject to FEC law and can't just keep all of it Thekaspervote Mar 2021 #8

Does he have to declare this money as income? theneworiginal Mar 2021 #11

Yes, but he can house his campaign headquarters TexasBushwhacker Mar 2021 #67

Sorry, but the FEC Rules are toothless, minimal and only result in fines. He'll grift millions... machoneman Mar 2021 #69

He wants the spotlight and the contribution$ theneworiginal Mar 2021 #10

He is a classic con-man and is only bilking the suckers for all he can get out of them. olegramps Mar 2021 #19

He didn't because he understands that probabilities of not going to jail are slim Escurumbele Mar 2021 #21

I think/hope you're right Rorey Mar 2021 #38

What I truly hope that it is the destruction of the Republican Party. olegramps Mar 2021 #29

Great post! Yes. However, Bush the elder barely escaped Iran Contra BComplex Mar 2021 #58

Hear, hear!! Missn-Hitch Mar 2021 #74

He did say that "maybe" he'd think about looking for a "third victory" RVN VET71 Mar 2021 #35

Finally, the toilet might be working and he's flushed out. n/t RKP5637 Mar 2021 #2

And that poll was among attendees -- who were only a third of last years. Klaralven Mar 2021 #5

Many believed Dick (Darth) Cheney would be a force no_hypocrisy Mar 2021 #6

And this sooo makes me smile!! Thekaspervote Mar 2021 #9

Cheney was in extremely poor health. Which was kept secret for a long time. Irish_Dem Mar 2021 #43

And as more time passes the more he'll fade.... marmar Mar 2021 #7

Self-aggrandizement only reinforces the perception of desperation bucolic_frolic Mar 2021 #12

I think Cruz and the gang all know this.... Jon King Mar 2021 #13

Right, that is why Cruz and Hawley are positioning themselves to be the heir apparent. Irish_Dem Mar 2021 #44

Cotton too. Cheers. Missn-Hitch Mar 2021 #75

Yes, THIS time he is done Cosmocat Mar 2021 #14

Not without Twitter... Jon King Mar 2021 #16

I'm not hep to social media, but I imagine the adoring throngs Harker Mar 2021 #23

That's a legit point, though Cosmocat Mar 2021 #40

The media will never allow his so called power to fade. To them he is god and a force to be Autumn Mar 2021 #15

YEP Cosmocat Mar 2021 #41

Yup. The modern media is addicted to controversy and drama and he is their cash cow. Maven Mar 2021 #60

A farce to be reckoned with???? machoneman Mar 2021 #70

68% support from the most rabid diehard traitors for traitor trump is shockingly low for him samsingh Mar 2021 #20

The actual tally was Trump 55%, Not Trump 45%. He's toast. TheRickles Mar 2021 #28

There were two qs. IIRC, the first asked if he should run again and 68% spooky3 Mar 2021 #72

. dalton99a Mar 2021 #22

I'm not sure he's down for the count yet. 69% might be better than any other candidate gets. Martin68 Mar 2021 #24

Insane Desperate Assclown is desperate. Kid Berwyn Mar 2021 #25

Nice post. Unfortunately, though, we do NOT seem to be done with PatrickforB Mar 2021 #26

Right. I believe that Trump is done for wnylib Mar 2021 #55

I was surprised at how little Trump was covered. The bigger news Politicub Mar 2021 #30

Trump is their nasty drunk uncle. hay rick Mar 2021 #31

Oh, if only. Fingers crossed and good bleeping riddance. nt crickets Mar 2021 #33

Nation not done with Trumpism though Roc2020 Mar 2021 #34

The real test may come in 2022. Lonestarblue Mar 2021 #37

I'm wondering if it will take one day or two for Trump to throw the CPAC people under the bus Vinca Mar 2021 #39

I hope he fades bdamomma Mar 2021 #42

With his taxes in prosecutor hands, he's going full Sarkozy... NNadir Mar 2021 #45

De Satan is snapping at his heels Warpy Mar 2021 #46

Diminished charisma. He won't catch on. Not by a long shot. n/t Eyeball_Kid Mar 2021 #50

I'm afraid I'm no judge of charisma Warpy Mar 2021 #59

I think the fact that the CPAC was held in FL rather than another state affected the poll results. spooky3 Mar 2021 #73

We have to hope that he moves away from the spotlight far and fast. BobTheSubgenius Mar 2021 #47

The reaction of my very Republican brother-in-law arlyellowdog Mar 2021 #48

A third option: Trump hears the justice system pounding at his door, Eyeball_Kid Mar 2021 #49

Just wait until he is compelled to testify in the Wrongful Death suit which will be filed theneworiginal Mar 2021 #51

He will eventually start selling Ivanka twodogsbarking Mar 2021 #52

Yavin4...... Upthevibe Mar 2021 #53

Complacency is dangerous Nululu Mar 2021 #54

I agree AdrianTheIndependent Mar 2021 #56

Remains to be seen if Trump or Trumpism is extinguished peggysue2 Mar 2021 #57

Ignore Trump. Rob him of oxygen Hoochie Coochie Man Mar 2021 #63

I doubt it. He may not run again, but his behind the scenes power is rising. LiberalLovinLug Mar 2021 #65

Carter had less than 70 among dems iinm uponit7771 Mar 2021 #68

Even if done with Trump, they NEED to be done with TrumpISM... Beartracks Mar 2021 #71

Yes. There's another waiting in line who is smarter. C Moon Mar 2021 #76