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Straw Man

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48. Agreed.

Reply to SomewhereInTheMiddle (Reply #47)

Wed Mar 5, 2025, 04:46 AM

Mar 2025

It's not that Vance has no charisma; it's that he has anti-charisma. He is thoroughly unlikeable, even by those who share his repugnant political beliefs. He's too awkward and whiny, with none of the swagger that impresses the rubes. I think he would flounder while MAGA devolved into backstabbing and intrigues. In any case, that's what I hope would happen.

I don't agree with those who say that Trump is only the symptom and that another comparable figurehead could take over. I think MAGA was the perfect confluence of spokesmonster and loathsome agenda, a marriage made in the bowels of hell that wouldn't have nearly the same clout with a different monster as its face.

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I am beginning to believe that trump will be removed from office. [View all] Klarkashton Mar 2025 OP

Unfortunately unless he croaks or strokes were in for the full term. BannonsLiver Mar 2025 #1

Republicans in Congress PhilosopherKing Mar 2025 #3

The longer the trump/musk insanity/firings last, the more chance that violence will break out. brush Mar 2025 #12

Any violence would be his excuse to declare martial law. pat_k Mar 2025 #24

There are a million reasons why martial law Mountainguy Mar 2025 #38

trump has used provocateurs and "boogaloo boys" to his purpose before. rampartd Mar 2025 #52

Absolutely pat_k Mar 2025 #59

Very powerful people see a revolt coming and Klarkashton Mar 2025 #7

I will remain hopeful but am trying to not get my hopes up at the same time. BannonsLiver Mar 2025 #13

and if he doesn't die, effin Vance is no better. We are so screwed. brush Mar 2025 #10

It doesn't get better after Vance, either. rsdsharp Mar 2025 #15

trump's clown car cabinet is even worse than Nixon's. Effin Steven Miller and those... brush Mar 2025 #20

Actually, per the 25th Amendment Shady Vance will choose a new VP which could be someone from Congress yellowdogintexas Mar 2025 #40

I hadn't realized back then when Nixon quit and Agnew was in jail... brush Mar 2025 #41

From news clips of last night's BS session, Vance was a regular-jack-in-the-box. nt allegorical oracle Mar 2025 #58

I guess we should just get rid of the presidential line of succession then, rsdsharp Mar 2025 #44

My bad. I really thought he went to jail. Either way he was gone, so 25th amendment applied yellowdogintexas Mar 2025 #46

Vance would probably choose coke head Don, Jr. Lonestarblue Mar 2025 #56

PLEASE vapor2 Mar 2025 #2

Then what, Vance? Ocelot II Mar 2025 #4

While Vance is bad, I think he lacks the "charisma" for lack of a better term ... SomewhereInTheMiddle Mar 2025 #47

Agreed. Straw Man Mar 2025 #48

Trump is uniquely awful. Ocelot II Mar 2025 #51

I agree - Vance won't inspire a personality cult Ocelot II Mar 2025 #50

:thumbsup: elleng Mar 2025 #5

Okay I'm sorry, but I just literally laughed out loud. Scared the cat. Maru Kitteh Mar 2025 #6

Rubio, Vance, oligarchs, etc., are going to start thinking 25th Amendment as some point. Silent Type Mar 2025 #8

Mid-terms! Prairie Gates Mar 2025 #19

The GOP is all in on Trump. There is nothing that he can say or do that will cause them to grow a .....spine surfered Mar 2025 #9

there is absolutely zero chance of that happening (not from congress anyway) Takket Mar 2025 #11

So you're saying dweller Mar 2025 #25

Until you hypothesize who/how, there is no reason to consider its possibleness. RockRaven Mar 2025 #14

Since Putin is in charge, he will find a replacement. kerry-is-my-prez Mar 2025 #16

People said this throughout the first term. Ace Rothstein Mar 2025 #17

Spoiler alert: Prairie Gates Mar 2025 #18

Well, the Speaker of the House (Johnson) seems to be starting to stand up to Trump. Dan Mar 2025 #21

Rubio best choice? rickyhall Mar 2025 #22

Ya think? /nt artemisia1 Mar 2025 #23

Best possible case... Trust_Reality Mar 2025 #26

Trust_Reality......... Upthevibe Mar 2025 #27

Not going to happen. Omnipresent Mar 2025 #55

Klarkashton.......... Upthevibe Mar 2025 #28

"...removed from office..." dchill Mar 2025 #29

I think we're past that point. The coup is complete. pnwest Mar 2025 #30

Not a chance Eddie Haskell 60 Mar 2025 #31

Any kind of exit JDAcme Mar 2025 #32

This might be wishful thinking paul91046 Mar 2025 #35

Could be, but don't count on it. AmericaUnderSiege Mar 2025 #33

Trump isn't the snake, he's the rattle. rubbersole Mar 2025 #34

I certainly hope so alarimer Mar 2025 #36

putin will not allow it. William769 Mar 2025 #37

If only but it was tried and no go. 😕 nt Raine Mar 2025 #39

One way or the other. Your lips to Gods ears. the_liberal_grandpa Mar 2025 #42

Assuming we still have Congressional elections next year, it wouldn't be surprising at all to see Vinca Mar 2025 #43

By who? Johnny2X2X Mar 2025 #45

Only one factor can bring that about now. DFW Mar 2025 #49

Eventually the rich could get tired of him destabilizing markets. biocube Mar 2025 #53

For some reason, I think this too Deminpenn Mar 2025 #54

By the 2A ... that's my prediction. Crazier things have happened. Oopsie Daisy Mar 2025 #57

My fingers are crossed. 🫰 Emile Mar 2025 #60