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Doc Sportello

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92. I think it's the thought experiment thing

Sun Jun 20, 2021, 02:32 PM

Jun 2021

Some people just don't get it, or they do in some respect but are very literal and don't want to take part in an exercise like that. Others may be offended at the thought of it, which is silly. I think it's an interesting question. My guess is the majority of dump's supporters would be turned off, or even more confused than they already are and leave politics. We can only hope that happens when he leaves this earth.

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What if the former guy suddenly became a Democrat? [View all] Cary Jun 2021 OP

This is not an option Jilly_in_VA Jun 2021 #1

It is a thought experiment Cary Jun 2021 #2

I just trashed an OP which, if posted, would risk a visit from Agent Mike this evening. nt Atticus Jun 2021 #3

No one would believe him True Dough Jun 2021 #4

Has one of his cult followers ever questioned his motives? Cary Jun 2021 #8

I don't care about those people, to be honest True Dough Jun 2021 #19

They're dangerous Cary Jun 2021 #20

I don't ignore them entirely True Dough Jun 2021 #29

We must defeat and demoralize them Cary Jun 2021 #33

I still have nightmares about what if... Marie Marie Jun 2021 #5

His mean girl snarking wouldn't have worked in the Democratic Primary. Salviati Jun 2021 #28

He wouldn't be the first prominent politician comradebillyboy Jun 2021 #6

They'd Accept Him ProfessorGAC Jun 2021 #7

Yes, me too. Cary Jun 2021 #9

I don't get "shining a light on crazy" muriel_volestrangler Jun 2021 #63

As.I said,.if you don't like it don't look at it Cary Jun 2021 #64

That seems a nihilistic attitude to your own communication muriel_volestrangler Jun 2021 #66

Some will, some won't, so what? Cary Jun 2021 #75

He needs the Republican party to get the unthinking votes and financial support muriel_volestrangler Jun 2021 #67

He Wants... ProfessorGAC Jun 2021 #69

In that case, you need to wonder why his controller (Putin? Someone else?) hasn't muriel_volestrangler Jun 2021 #70

Putting Words In My Mouth, Muriel ProfessorGAC Jun 2021 #74

But if you think he just does what he's told muriel_volestrangler Jun 2021 #76

Occam' Razor Cary Jun 2021 #88

100% agreement Cary Jun 2021 #89

If my aunt had wheels she'd be a pastry cart. Ocelot II Jun 2021 #10

He'd get laughed at like David Duke. Hoyt Jun 2021 #11

He was a Democrat before so I guess he would be accepted by some. Autumn Jun 2021 #12

The question was what would the cult followers do? Cary Jun 2021 #15

They would accept him as a Democrat. They have no logic or even love for the Republicans. Autumn Jun 2021 #24

The RW Media would turn on him TheRealNorth Jun 2021 #13

I have a hard time picturing that Cary Jun 2021 #18

Democratic Party dweller Jun 2021 #14

Nor are we cult followers Cary Jun 2021 #16

Don't think that I did dweller Jun 2021 #21

You did Cary Jun 2021 #22

Did dweller Jun 2021 #26

Ok, so you answered these questions: Cary Jun 2021 #40

Don't put your questions dweller Jun 2021 #44

It's my fault that you didn't understand my post Cary Jun 2021 #47

No one could stop him from stating that he's a Democrat. zuul Jun 2021 #41

Thank you for reading exactly what I wrote Cary Jun 2021 #90

I recall a few change to D just in time for 2016. And just again in 2021 Budi Jun 2021 #17

Jim Justice in WV did r�is�n_dubh Jun 2021 #54

Seems to be a pattern! Budi Jun 2021 #61

If he did 48656c6c6f20 Jun 2021 #23

What is the point of ridiculous speculation like this? brooklynite Jun 2021 #25

If you don't like it, Cary Jun 2021 #35

I think it's an interesting question. zuul Jun 2021 #42

It's also facetious Cary Jun 2021 #91

The mopes would likely continue to follow the doctrine and reject Trump. Caliman73 Jun 2021 #27

"They got to him!" Jedi Guy Jun 2021 #32

Just don't see it happening Blue Owl Jun 2021 #30

That's actually a funny question, in my opinion. Jedi Guy Jun 2021 #31

I have run into people like the former guy Cary Jun 2021 #34

Right. He is obviously somewhat conservative, but most of the Hortensis Jun 2021 #48

Yep, I'd say that's pretty much spot-on. Jedi Guy Jun 2021 #50

Yes. He also would have noticed from very young what public behaviors got Hortensis Jun 2021 #68

"And mainstream Democratic types don't do the adoring follower thing he craves." Jedi Guy Jun 2021 #72

:) Agree on some being over the top. Of course. Always. Hortensis Jun 2021 #77

He is a malignant narcissist Cary Jun 2021 #80

My point is that he WAS a Democrat at one time, or called himself a Democrat. Jedi Guy Jun 2021 #82

Yes I understood your point Cary Jun 2021 #84

Trump has no core ideology, principles, or ethics, I think we can all agree on that. Jedi Guy Jun 2021 #86

He's a malignant narcissist Cary Jun 2021 #87

It would destroy his cult of personality Johonny Jun 2021 #36

It wouldn't compute with them mvd Jun 2021 #37

What if illegal aliens set up a moonbase and the Italians improved the Jewish space laser struggle4progress Jun 2021 #38

LOL. I like how you think. SharonClark Jun 2021 #46

Don't know what the mopes would do...better question....what would we do? Captain Stern Jun 2021 #39

I'd see to it that he's not a Democrat for very long. nt Progressive Jones Jun 2021 #43

He used to be a fake Democrat. LakeArenal Jun 2021 #45

He'd fail MISERABLY. BUT, don't forget that he leads a RW populist Hortensis Jun 2021 #49

He's more likely to become an "I" instead. NurseJackie Jun 2021 #51

He'd never have my support. Buckeye_Democrat Jun 2021 #52

That's what fox news will call him after hes found guilty lol. Volaris Jun 2021 #53

They like him as long as he is a racist asshole JI7 Jun 2021 #55

Trump would not get elected as a Democratic candidate. Not enough support. UCmeNdc Jun 2021 #56

They would be Democrats then treestar Jun 2021 #57

I re-read my post a few times Cary Jun 2021 #58

I think it's the thought experiment thing Doc Sportello Jun 2021 #92

Regardless of labels, Trump will always be Trump... Wounded Bear Jun 2021 #59

That might literally be the ONLY thing that he could do Mad_Machine76 Jun 2021 #60

Agreed Cary Jun 2021 #62

Not going to happen blogslug Jun 2021 #65

He can vote for whomever he wants whistler162 Jun 2021 #71

He'll always be what he is now--an "opportunist" MissMillie Jun 2021 #73

he would get 0 votes from anyone demtenjeep Jun 2021 #78

So there is a limit to what his cult followers will tolerate from him? Cary Jun 2021 #79

We would have to change the rules here. fescuerescue Jun 2021 #81

They'd say he's MasterMind infiltrating our camp in order to destroy us. Kaleva Jun 2021 #83

I think that's true Cary Jun 2021 #85