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In reply to the discussion: Can someone explain why Trump repeatedly told his supporters he didn't need their votes? [View all]mopinko
(73,726 posts)72. lotsa ppl on xitter who looked, and their mib's didnt get counted.
i wonder- they said- declare victory early. b4 all the votes r counted. we KNEW he was gonna do this.
i think they managed to mangle enough mibs to throw it. whether it will stand up to recounts is another matter, but then theyll swear the recounts were rigged, and on to plan b.
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Can someone explain why Trump repeatedly told his supporters he didn't need their votes? [View all]
milestogo
Nov 2024
OP
Sometimes he blurts out things he should keep secret. Things that are true but best not said.
paleotn
Nov 2024
#27
And yet I keep hearing of huge lines at polling places that stretched for blocks.
paleotn
Nov 2024
#58
He's actually been remarkably quiet. Strange for a man who seemingly cannot ever shut the fuck up.
paleotn
Nov 2024
#61
Trump used sarcasm in his rallies. He said unconventional shit and thats what
Quixote1818
Nov 2024
#9
The ability to understand context and nuance seems to have left the building.
TwilightZone
Nov 2024
#23
Morons sometimes blurt out things they shouldn't. Makes them feel big and in charge....
paleotn
Nov 2024
#33
Because he had fixers in place if he lost. From the folks in GA that were not going to certify if he lost
tulipsandroses
Nov 2024
#12
*** NO PUSH FOR MAIL IN BALLOTS !!! *** MIBs were the bases of Trumps "cheating" allegations and what technically pushed
uponit7771
Nov 2024
#17
Until a random audit of the voting tabulators and the paper ballot cards is done, the tally is suspect
LiberalArkie
Nov 2024
#28
All these point are exactly why we shouldn't just fold our tents and go HOME. I say NO lets figure out WHAT HAPPEN so
usaf-vet
Nov 2024
#41
He never wants to owe anybody anything, so he's telling them up front he doesn't need their votes. Tough guy, false
Martin68
Nov 2024
#43
looks like a recount in pa for bob casey. couple house seats might get recounted.
mopinko
Nov 2024
#70