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In reply to the discussion: Seriously, what are you going to do if Trump wins? [View all]
JanMichael
(25,725 posts)157. Not sure. But if that goon is pres with the SC house and senate
We are well and truly screwed.
Seriously. What we thought were solid institutions will be dismantled. Replaced by institutions that are 100 percent christofascist.
Maybe hunker down with alcohol and THC and read and garden some. Or maybe leave.
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I'm going to turn into a Valium addict. It's the only drug I can see getting addicted to.
kerry-is-my-prez
Oct 2024
#5
No one is going to "25th him" since that would take a majority of the cabinet he appoints.
onenote
Oct 2024
#88
He's not worrying about a pardon unless and until he actually is ordered to serve time
onenote
Oct 2024
#122
Oh I definitely think it's on his mind and he's worried. I mean he's already talking about possibly pardoning Hunter.
Native
Oct 2024
#152
How would it be beneficial to him? Maybe he thinks it would be but more likely just another lie.
onenote
Oct 2024
#168
I'm sure he's got some convoluted deal in his mind that he thinks he can pull off
Native
Oct 2024
#170
He knows he's not going to be sent to prison in November. Even if he's sentenced it will be stayed while its on appeal.
onenote
Oct 2024
#171
I really can't figure out the answer to that question, I have no idea what I would do.
Think. Again.
Oct 2024
#4
Last time he was certainly less dangerous, resentful, and prepared to do harm than he is now.
Think. Again.
Oct 2024
#26
Start buying lottery tickets so I have a (very slight chance) to get the hell out.
catbyte
Oct 2024
#10
Be very depressed for a few days. Then realize life goes on. We'll more than likely regain the House so
beaglelover
Oct 2024
#22
OK and 'absolutely refusing to accept a Christofascist dictatorship' means more or less than
kelly1mm
Oct 2024
#117
Do not go gentle into that good night. Rage, rage against the dying of the light.
struggle4progress
Oct 2024
#27
Pretty much what I did from 2017-2021, but hopefully with less social distancing
Jose Garcia
Oct 2024
#29
Not for a lot of us, though. Did you hear him mention something about deportations and prisons?
Think. Again.
Oct 2024
#39
Racism, and sexism will increase, along w anti-immigrant atmosphere, AND IF we lose the Senate, don't get The House..
electric_blue68
Oct 2024
#175
I constantly check my home value vs what I owe, my full 401K if I pulled with all of the penalties, my small, modest,
Grown2Hate
Oct 2024
#37
Not this 'Team Blue Benevolent Dictatorship' fantasy again. Really it gets old .... nt
kelly1mm
Oct 2024
#113
I'm 81... I plan on just buttoning in and hang on as best I can. I fought my war when I was young. nt
albacore
Oct 2024
#43
That's what I've decided as well. This is where we are, we've made plans to help the next 2 generations...
Hekate
Oct 2024
#142
Same here in CT but I WILL visit CA, NY, MA - where my kids and grandkids live
CTyankee
Oct 2024
#161
We are NOT going to lose, because if you don't have means, there isn't a damn thing you can do. No one should delude
JohnSJ
Oct 2024
#73
Tidy up the guest room in preparation for visits from my many 'nieces' who might visit me from Texas or Utah.
Attilatheblond
Oct 2024
#82
If he gets in there will be a full country ban so that will not help. I am in Canada, only a couple hours from
Bev54
Oct 2024
#95
That's my concern too. Even with dual citizenship, and having the EU avaliable, with less SS benefits will I be better
Native
Oct 2024
#149
I would do the same, but before that, I'd have to run down the list of everyone responsible
ecstatic
Oct 2024
#116
Same thing I did in 2016 when he won the first time. Go to work Wednesday, love my family, buckle up. NT
kelly1mm
Oct 2024
#107
Leaving the country would be just about impossible due to my disability.
Different Drummer
Oct 2024
#111
If your life or livelihood or loved ones could be deported or attacked, I don't think it's premature to be proactive.
Native
Oct 2024
#150
There are a lot of horrible things that could happen to me. I don't drive my car thinking of what I'll do if it...
NNadir
Oct 2024
#153
The odds of dying are 100%. The lifetime risk of dying of any type of cancer is about 20%, non trivial, of getting...
NNadir
Oct 2024
#164
First, knowing that my early vote will be counted last -- afaik the ones cast on voting day are counted first--
Hekate
Oct 2024
#128
"He suffers more than necessary, who suffers before it is necessary." (Seneca)
Qutzupalotl
Oct 2024
#163