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Aussie105

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62. Trump has always been a megalomaniac.

Mon Aug 25, 2025, 10:05 PM

Aug 2025

It's just that the intelligence part of his personality is fading, and we are now seeing it in an unfiltered state.

Greatly endorsed by his rabid followers of course.

Meh. It's a cult. Must cults have a nutcase at their top.

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Trump's Descent Into Megalomania is Accelerating [View all] Tom Rinaldo Aug 2025 OP

Death comes quickly C_U_L8R Aug 2025 #1

His father had Alzheimer's, but lived into his nineties, so I don't think we can count on being saved by a sudden death. tblue37 Aug 2025 #21

But BonnieJW Aug 2025 #27

Thank you, Bonnie True Blue American Aug 2025 #36

My Understanding is That His Afflictions (self-imposed) Were More in the Category The Roux Comes First Aug 2025 #56

There aren't many fat 80 year olds still standing. rickyhall Aug 2025 #61

You mean Oeditpus Rex Aug 2025 #30

The stain now is permanent lastlib Aug 2025 #26

Be careful, you'll be jailed for desecrating the flag. He just signed executive order against burning a flag. OverBurn Aug 2025 #29

Actually burning a flag is one of the few acceptable ways of disposal. Conjuay Aug 2025 #35

So what punishment do you suppose he has in mind Grammy23 Aug 2025 #60

YES.... maddiemom Aug 2025 #64

Since when can an executive order set a punishment? unweird Aug 2025 #55

Congress can do that; POTUS can't, whatever he believes. nt eppur_se_muova Aug 2025 #63

Well said Grim Chieftain Aug 2025 #2

Self 3auld6phart Aug 2025 #44

Very very well said underpants Aug 2025 #3

Our media refuses to do what they did to Biden. Evaluate him. spanone Aug 2025 #4

The NYT is going down fast tonekat Aug 2025 #11

The media is not our friend. ananda Aug 2025 #18

As good as MSNBC is they still show True Blue American Aug 2025 #39

MSNBC kept a couple of good shows but went mostly rightwing a good while ago. ananda Aug 2025 #41

Count me as a fan, consistently appreciate your original works TomRinaldo! AZJonnie Aug 2025 #5

Thank you. Haven't been posting much lately... Tom Rinaldo Aug 2025 #7

The descent was a very short trip for the wannabbe kinglet. Ping Tung Aug 2025 #6

Great essay... Escape Aug 2025 #8

I think popsdenver Aug 2025 #9

Yes, that seems logical. BUTI think you are underestimating the power of Fear Tom Rinaldo Aug 2025 #13

did you see the DU popsdenver Aug 2025 #46

Yes, I saw it. Tom Rinaldo Aug 2025 #51

He's already there. Blue Full Moon Aug 2025 #10

Louie XIV state of mind with a Louie XVI ending...n/t the nelm Aug 2025 #12

GREAT summation Martin Eden Aug 2025 #14

"Let the poor eat Trump steaks." - Laidee Melomania (r-mole) BoRaGard Aug 2025 #15

'A true opposition party has to be at the forefront of the resistance. elleng Aug 2025 #16

"approaching"?? lastlib Aug 2025 #28

In the beginning, Trump knew there were limits, PatSeg Aug 2025 #17

perfectly expressed Playingmantis Aug 2025 #22

Means to an end BadgerKid Aug 2025 #31

It appears we are up against some horrible people PatSeg Aug 2025 #43

I think it may have been a PatSeg Aug 2025 #42

Excellent writing!! Playingmantis Aug 2025 #19

Gold plated plan gfarber Aug 2025 #20

That's good! n/t lastlib Aug 2025 #25

Gavin Newsome has been warning samplegirl Aug 2025 #23

I believe the stains are permanent now. lastlib Aug 2025 #24

His mental illness has a name: Power psychosis William Seger Aug 2025 #32

How? yankee87 Aug 2025 #33

Rec #100 malaise Aug 2025 #34

Descent? He's a malignant narcissist, he's always been there Warpy Aug 2025 #37

I sense desperation... Tranquil72 Aug 2025 #38

Frightening samplegirl Aug 2025 #40

Well, he did just drop a bit of a clue... OldBaldy1701E Aug 2025 #45

All the clocks are ticking very loudly now. I suspect that is Maru Kitteh Aug 2025 #47

We have reached the point where the only thing which can stop Trump is We the People. flashman13 Aug 2025 #48

I agree, we the people. I had hoped for a bit of peace and quiet when I got old. I see now Linda ladeewolf Aug 2025 #52

He literally said in an interview today Diraven Aug 2025 #49

Trump Isn't a King Unless We Act Like Subjects Atreus Aug 2025 #50

Truth Tom Rinaldo Aug 2025 #53

I can appreciate that. Atreus Aug 2025 #58

Excellent. Sadly.... liberalla Aug 2025 #54

Trump is no longer most powerful Puppyjive Aug 2025 #57

Thank you for the cogent analysis. yellow dahlia Aug 2025 #59

Trump has always been a megalomaniac. Aussie105 Aug 2025 #62

Jamelle Bouie nailed it with this quote- Snarkoleptic Aug 2025 #65

We need an act of God or an act of Man. Joinfortmill Aug 2025 #66

"Trump literally believes that he alone knows what is best for America." ????? I DON'T THINK SO! Exp Aug 2025 #67

They are not mutually exclusive Tom Rinaldo Aug 2025 #68

It's just a ploy. He hates the U.S. He hates the U.S. banks for not giving him loans. He hates the U.S. courts for Exp Aug 2025 #69