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J_William_Ryan

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2. "My viewpoint has been that he is doing this on purpose."

Reply to erronis (Original post)

Tue Jan 20, 2026, 06:59 PM

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With the blessing of the GOP.

Like Trump, Republicans thrive on chaos, dysfunction, and spreading fear; indeed, it’s the goal of Republicans to undermine democracy and hobble the political process, seeking to diminish political participation to their benefit.

Trump’s regime of incompetence and failure facilitates achieving that goal.

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Trump doesn't care [View all] erronis Tuesday OP

Might argue he is afraid and lucky to have tools to cachukis Tuesday #1

"My viewpoint has been that he is doing this on purpose." J_William_Ryan Tuesday #2

That is the calling card of the Malignant Narcissist Metaphorical Tuesday #3

I agree. Trump knows exactly what he is doing. It is purposeful. Irish_Dem Tuesday #4

+1 dalton99a Tuesday #6

He doesn't care. He's been propped up all his life by various criminal entities haele Tuesday #8

And stay out of prison! electric_blue68 Tuesday #10

I think he cares. He's doing a great job as a Russian agent. Jim__ Tuesday #5

Gavin Newsom said exactly this IcyPeas Tuesday #7

Insanity is pretty much EXACTLY "opposite to what we consider sanity." ColoringFool Tuesday #9