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Jarqui

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2. I hope you are right but

Reply to hamsterjill (Original post)

Fri Aug 12, 2022, 06:08 PM

Aug 2022

I wouldn't bet on it.
Trump has been eluding or minimizing justice for decades.

He had no grand political aspirations to help his country.
He wants the Oval office to protect himself from prosecution.

He's literally seen several thousand court cases.
He'll have people around him who can read those tea leaves.
He'll run before they can lock him up.

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With all due respect, Trump is not going to flee. [View all] hamsterjill Aug 2022 OP

I don't think he'll flee, but I don't think he'll face any consequences either Poiuyt Aug 2022 #1

He very well may not. hamsterjill Aug 2022 #6

I hope you are right but Jarqui Aug 2022 #2

This message was self-deleted by its author The Unmitigated Gall Aug 2022 #3

It's simpler even than that. Jirel Aug 2022 #4

I have sat for hours in jury rooms while people like Trump waited for their... Hugin Aug 2022 #5

I'm not saying he's not out of pixie dust. hamsterjill Aug 2022 #7

Yep. Hugin Aug 2022 #8

I don't buy it Metaphorical Aug 2022 #9

He's thinking Ghislane's new cell digs don't look that bad! UTUSN Aug 2022 #10

Espionage Act convictions are more likely to lead to a Supermax. LastDemocratInSC Aug 2022 #12

Forgot to add some emogi. UTUSN Aug 2022 #13

He could have some interesting conversations with Ted Kazcinski. madinmaryland Aug 2022 #15

Well, if did, it really wouldn't be fleeing. LastDemocratInSC Aug 2022 #11

Oh he squirmin' Saboburns Aug 2022 #14