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pat_k

(13,897 posts)
33. The weaker his support, the more likely his...
Wed Apr 23, 2025, 01:33 PM
Apr 2025

... protection squad in Congress starts to crack.

He may not care, but he does care about holding his grip on the party. And he is reportedly afraid of causing a 1929. He would try to unlawfully remove Powell in a heartbeat but for the fact that even a hint that he would take out that stabilizing force sent the markets plummetting -- and so he backed off.

He will follow his worst impulses more often than not though. And that will steepen his already steep downward trajectory.

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Does he care about approval ratings? Irish_Dem Apr 2025 #1
And fucking the American people.... Lovie777 Apr 2025 #5
He really loves that part, getting one over on people. Irish_Dem Apr 2025 #9
Yep. That's why he creates conflict where there was none BaronChocula Apr 2025 #31
Trump is said to always create division and in fighting amongst his staff. Irish_Dem Apr 2025 #38
That part has become essential, I think. dchill Apr 2025 #14
He seems to have cared about his TV ratings, and crowd sizes... Harker Apr 2025 #13
He is emboldened by the sheer size and scope of his power, immunity, and wealth. Irish_Dem Apr 2025 #15
If the concept of the relationship of 'hubris' and 'nemesis' has validity Harker Apr 2025 #17
This son of a bitch just keeps falling upwards. Irish_Dem Apr 2025 #35
I agree with what liberal comedian Hal Sparks said: New Breed Leader Apr 2025 #30
The weaker his support, the more likely his... pat_k Apr 2025 #33
No. He doesn't care. TomSlick Apr 2025 #44
Great minds think alike marmar Peacetrain Apr 2025 #2
Yes I don't see this ending well for him or republicans its just Tribetime Apr 2025 #3
From your mouth to God's ear wolfie001 Apr 2025 #19
I thought this was the case on January 6th though AdamGG Apr 2025 #34
Obviously tonkatoy8888 Apr 2025 #4
Trump's administration is being assailed on numerous fronts: the courts, the unions, the universities, the law firms, Martin68 Apr 2025 #6
These are the walls I want to see closing in on Trump surfered Apr 2025 #7
Ha! That was my first thought, too. tanyev Apr 2025 #11
Disturbed minds think alike. surfered Apr 2025 #37
Yes Meowmee Apr 2025 #50
I freaking wish EnergizedLib Apr 2025 #8
Good! William769 Apr 2025 #10
"The 100 days of terror" GoodRaisin Apr 2025 #12
I have no idea why but this zany bit keeps creeping into my brain: wolfie001 Apr 2025 #20
What walls? Opinion polls are not going to remove him from power! Towlie Apr 2025 #16
IMPEACHMENT Walls, if Dems retake the House and a bunch of Senate seats Martin Eden Apr 2025 #24
Walls Iamscrewed Apr 2025 #18
Polls Icanthinkformyself Apr 2025 #21
LOL, sure they are, Steve. maxsolomon Apr 2025 #22
Don't get too excited Greg_In_SF Apr 2025 #23
Easy - racism and xenophobia. nt Blasphemer Apr 2025 #40
This is from The Economist ... aggiesal Apr 2025 #25
He who has lived by creating walls... Jrose Apr 2025 #26
faster... Faster.... electric_blue68 Apr 2025 #27
No confidence CountAllVotes Apr 2025 #28
I think he absolutely cares what people think. He wouldn't be so petty and vengeful... 3catwoman3 Apr 2025 #29
It's not low enough and he is a dictator who no longer is harnessed by the law of the land. kimbutgar Apr 2025 #32
According to Rachel Maddow, trump still have a good number of his supporters who support his undemocratic actions LetMyPeopleVote Apr 2025 #36
That is his floor. Those ppl cannot be reasoned with. nt Blasphemer Apr 2025 #41
I hope so, but doubt it. He owns the congress, DOJ and is CIC. Evolve Dammit Apr 2025 #39
TY Kick! Cha Apr 2025 #42
Set walls to CRUSH mode Blue Owl Apr 2025 #43
I see him as slithering out of this self-made abyss. Boomerproud Apr 2025 #45
No, they are not. He doesn't give a fuck about any of this. BlueTsunami2018 Apr 2025 #46
Sorry but polls don't matter anymore garybeck Apr 2025 #47
Good! Kath2 Apr 2025 #48
The polls are inadequate. I would like to see the question "Trump should be dead" polled, Jack Valentino Apr 2025 #49
Let me know when they close enough to squash this cockroach. joshdawg Apr 2025 #51
I predicted 2 month ago... Javaman Apr 2025 #52
he doesn't care markie Apr 2025 #53
Too damned late. NNadir Apr 2025 #54
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