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Hortensis

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42. For a long time tRump's been calling for "my people" to riot in the streets
Sat Aug 5, 2023, 02:12 AM
Aug 2023

for him. Some have to consider if federal detention could further his goals, such as an increase in societal chaos that could combine with other effects for use in another coup attempt. At very least provide him the gratification of violence and deaths at his direction. There are no doubt other effects to consider as well.

At this point the DoJ seems to have responded by requesting what's quickly becoming a routine protective order against tRump releasing discovery information that he could use to sic his mobs on witnesses and others.

A protective order was also issued in Trump's criminal hush-money case in New York, where prosecutors asked a judge to ensure that discovery materials in that case be used by defense only for trial, and referred to the former president's "longstanding and perhaps singular history of attacking witnesses."

And everyone else, but at least it comes with the job judges and prosecutors who go after powerful crime figures signed up for, and they get special protection.

He's scared and backed into a corner.

Remember when he was first elected and we questioned whether he'd leave quietly? The bumpy road continues.

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Throw his ass in jail! n/t chillfactor Aug 2023 #1
i think he's daring her barbtries Aug 2023 #2
Agree. He's like a 9yo with oppositional-defiant disorder. nt Maru Kitteh Aug 2023 #3
Perfect description canetoad Aug 2023 #9
then he's been growing up some. barbtries Aug 2023 #12
Trying to remember how old he was when his weirdass mother got sick Maru Kitteh Aug 2023 #28
i read her book as well, barbtries Aug 2023 #31
The emotional lability of a 2yo, the potential for planning, vindictiveness Maru Kitteh Aug 2023 #61
Two year olds can do the planning, vindictiveness and grudges ExWhoDoesntCare Aug 2023 #64
yeah barbtries Aug 2023 #67
The most prescient toon ever: CrispyQ Aug 2023 #54
Indeed, this almost seems like a plausible explanation for *rump and *rumpism. trusty elf Aug 2023 #55
it's pretty funny too barbtries Aug 2023 #68
At some point the DSM ExWhoDoesntCare Aug 2023 #62
Antisocial personality disorder. nt Maru Kitteh Aug 2023 #63
Donald expecting riots to save him from going to jail BOSSHOG Aug 2023 #11
i think that he believes barbtries Aug 2023 #13
And if he's NOT locked up dweller Aug 2023 #16
true. barbtries Aug 2023 #17
That's the idea orangecrush Aug 2023 #48
The T. Cullen Davis trial was held in Amarillo in 1977 ... UpInArms Aug 2023 #45
That old bastard is still alive blogslug Aug 2023 #56
That house was in my UpInArms Aug 2023 #58
I was working ER when they brought the shooting victims in. I knew Bubba Gavrel who was flying_wahini Aug 2023 #60
That is another thing he is angry about. No crowds threatening to riot for him. Irish_Dem Aug 2023 #29
His crowds are largely "paid for". If he can't bribe them to show up, who's left? erronis Aug 2023 #51
Yes, indeed Larissa Aug 2023 #65
Yes the arrests and prison sentences has had a chilling effect on would be rioters. Irish_Dem Aug 2023 #66
Nobody gives a crap about him. Dulcinea Aug 2023 #69
I is a bold face dare. We shall see if she will follow up on her statements. Ferrets are Cool Aug 2023 #26
So TFG should be happy then. He loves attention. RockRaven Aug 2023 #4
We're in the thick of it now. Hang on tight. Joinfortmill Aug 2023 #5
ikr, lol. BootinUp Aug 2023 #14
Jebus you got that right. Irish_Dem Aug 2023 #30
How rich would that be. rubbersole Aug 2023 #6
You have the start of a rhyme there canetoad Aug 2023 #22
Oh, no. Here I go. rubbersole Aug 2023 #41
At 1:20AM? Too late. Keep on going. I like your "Make America Gyrate Again" erronis Aug 2023 #52
It will hit media by morning. Velshi just reported it as breaking news. Thanks! ancianita Aug 2023 #7
Put the terrorist in GITMO Cuba until after his trial. Emile Aug 2023 #8
Just saw it on MSNBC.... BigmanPigman Aug 2023 #10
Time to make a visit to jail. Thunderbeast Aug 2023 #15
Kick. N/T Upthevibe Aug 2023 #18
I figured Trump would push this to force his containment. gordianot Aug 2023 #19
Could they do home confinement catchnrelease Aug 2023 #23
It probably rests with the Judge. gordianot Aug 2023 #36
I think that is the most realistic option NJCher Aug 2023 #43
He is doing this to intimidate witnesses, gab13by13 Aug 2023 #20
Didn't TFG call some witness in the Carroll case once long ago, who then reported what seemed Backseat Driver Aug 2023 #33
I would love to be able to listen in on the conversations ... Whiskeytide Aug 2023 #21
Jack Smith is asking for a protective order to prevent Trump summer_in_TX Aug 2023 #24
Smith is MOMFUDSKI Aug 2023 #49
Trump is desperate Johnny2X2X Aug 2023 #25
tRumpy is in charge of his defense not his lawyers - thats obvious. NoMoreRepugs Aug 2023 #27
Show 'em just how we roll, Tanya Sue. This ain't Burlesque... Backseat Driver Aug 2023 #38
Revoke his bail! ecstatic Aug 2023 #32
That post was just doubling down on a directed threat. usonian Aug 2023 #34
Whaddya gonna do about . . . Judge? gratuitous Aug 2023 #35
Perfect last paragraph. RobertDevereaux Aug 2023 #53
The truth is biting him in the butt. He knows he's going to lose. C Moon Aug 2023 #37
He's daring them to lock his ass up. nolabear Aug 2023 #39
Yes stillspkg Aug 2023 #40
For a long time tRump's been calling for "my people" to riot in the streets Hortensis Aug 2023 #42
Pity the poor prosecution lawyer who has to follow him around the country and record Vinca Aug 2023 #44
Imagine. sellitman Aug 2023 #46
What I think he's really after is something he said earlier about wanting massive allegorical oracle Aug 2023 #47
Nothing more terrifying than someone coming after you in a golf cart Blue Owl Aug 2023 #50
K&R UTUSN Aug 2023 #57
Appropriate music video for this piece of news: mwooldri Aug 2023 #59
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