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In reply to the discussion: My prediction is that when it's time for TSF to go (no matter how), [View all]RazorbackExpat
(966 posts)42. Just remember, there were the Dixiecrats of the 40s to the 60s
They morphed into the Nixon Democrats in the 70s, and the boll weevils/Southern Republicans/Reagan Democrats of the 80s. The Reagan Democrats et al morphed into the Dittoheads, who morphed into the Teabaggers, who morphed into the MAGAts. The MAGAts will morph into something worse.
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My prediction is that when it's time for TSF to go (no matter how), [View all]
no_hypocrisy
Aug 2025
OP
At the time, start it for them. But they will probably form the circular firing squad themselves. . . nt
Bernardo de La Paz
Aug 2025
#5
Don't underestimate the authoritarian follower's need for an authoritarian leader.
LatteLady
Aug 2025
#8
If Trump passes, I fear that there'll be a wave of sympathy, and forever what MAGA view as the greatest president ever
Doodley
Aug 2025
#32
Dunno. George H.W. Bush didn't exactly ride the coattails of Ronald Reagan.
no_hypocrisy
Aug 2025
#33
If all things go "as planned". He leaves office in 2029. He still holds rallies.
LeftInTX
Sep 2025
#43
I look forward to getting sick of the couch molesting, eyeliner, and actual name jokes!
Brainfodder
Sep 2025
#45