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muriel_volestrangler

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64. The only "cultural history" in that is him losing the election

Sat Oct 1, 2016, 05:07 PM

Oct 2016

The rest of his life is a footnote. The important thing here has been the Republicans giving their nomination to an obvious conman and bigot, and most of them acquiescing to it. If he loses (which is still not guaranteed), the question still remains "what may the Republicans do next time?" Can they nominate a bigot who isn't quite so self-destructive, and succeed against President Clinton in 2020? Will their moral bankruptcy be apparent, and the party fall apart? Or will they return to Business As Usual?

The world doesn't revolve around Trump. But it does more or less revolve around political power in the USA. The Republican party has influence not only over public policy at federal, state and city level, but also over many people's attitudes to religion, immigrants and more. If they stick with open bigotry, that'll be the story of this year and decade, not what Trump does next.

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We are witnessing the beginning of the end of Trump [View all] PJMcK Oct 2016 OP

I agree. Little Star Oct 2016 #1

Welcome to the big leagues Donnie underpants Oct 2016 #2

Thanks, underpants PJMcK Oct 2016 #53

See CincyDem's post here. underpants Oct 2016 #80

Looks like he's eating the goose that lays the golden eggs. shraby Oct 2016 #3

One can only hope. Third Doctor Oct 2016 #4

This is all going to end badly for Trump and he brought it on himself. mnhtnbb Oct 2016 #5

I think some time after the election NewJeffCT Oct 2016 #35

Your idea is ingenious! PJMcK Oct 2016 #118

One has to wonder if the Republicans,once they saw INdemo Oct 2016 #72

I hope his plan is a bad plan, but Pence is smooth and does not show his extreme views on the surface. Akamai Oct 2016 #91

Here is Indiana we are grateful that Trump chose him because we were able to get INdemo Oct 2016 #117

You bet about the Republican fever dream to roll us back to 500 years ago. Akamai Oct 2016 #119

How many times have we heard that before? davidn3600 Oct 2016 #6

I have never heard it. Kingofalldems Oct 2016 #28

Correct Name for him Dump The Rump Oct 2016 #7

Oh, that's right! Ligyron Oct 2016 #22

A clever marketing scam gone horribly awry. Atman Oct 2016 #8

It wasn't that clever! PJMcK Oct 2016 #55

Absolutely Jdmagic86 Oct 2016 #9

Well, thank you for reading my post (n/t) PJMcK Oct 2016 #83

Post? I thought this was an online opinion article. Malbrownluna8708 Oct 2016 #103

Wow. PJMcK Oct 2016 #111

He's a cockroach C_U_L8R Oct 2016 #10

One other thing duncang Oct 2016 #11

K&R HipChick Oct 2016 #12

I think Melania will leave him. It may be a ploy to Ilsa Oct 2016 #13

I see a rehab in his future. Especially if he is on coke..n/t monmouth4 Oct 2016 #31

I just commented on another thread that I believe after November, Melania skylucy Oct 2016 #89

This message was self-deleted by its author kestrel91316 Oct 2016 #93

I just hope he doesn't sink into one of those "black moods", that many are saying he's so well known Mc Mike Oct 2016 #14

I believe the term "chasing the dragon" refers to Nitram Oct 2016 #15

I always thought the same. Ligyron Oct 2016 #24

Right you are, Nitram PJMcK Oct 2016 #41

It looks like some movies and books have used the term incorrectly just because it sounds cool. Nitram Oct 2016 #108

I think this is the first time I've term used for something other than getting a higher high NobodyHere Oct 2016 #74

Well, In the world of drug use "chasing the dragon" Is a heroin and cocaine mix.......... Old Vet Oct 2016 #109

I really hope you are right Coolest Ranger Oct 2016 #16

Excellent piece, PJMcK ailsagirl Oct 2016 #17

Well, thank you (n/t) PJMcK Oct 2016 #42

There'll always be a place for him as "Putin's puppy" LastLiberal in PalmSprings Oct 2016 #18

Savor this bolero paced display of karma Generic Brad Oct 2016 #19

+1000 smirkymonkey Oct 2016 #20

The Great Annoying Orange thinks his NAME is worth $3 billion! Buns_of_Fire Oct 2016 #21

Trump's name is well on its way to being mud. LuvNewcastle Oct 2016 #67

Your schadenfreude is premature . . . MrModerate Oct 2016 #23

Let's help him along that decent...and take Republican control with him. FailureToCommunicate Oct 2016 #25

I dunno... The Velveteen Ocelot Oct 2016 #26

oh no!! it's a combover ... nt sunnystarr Oct 2016 #52

Thank you you made my day. classykaren Oct 2016 #99

The collateral damage will be creoledna Oct 2016 #27

Well before the full horror of his persona came to light, Dark n Stormy Knight Oct 2016 #29

I am not sure all of that will happen.... usedtobedemgurl Oct 2016 #30

Exactly what I was thinking also. He better be very careful, the Russians do not suffer fools..n/t monmouth4 Oct 2016 #34

And, Putin isn't going to cower in hiding NewJeffCT Oct 2016 #37

Removing his logo from buildings will be like another "Morning in America" SleeplessinSoCal Oct 2016 #32

He's heading for another bankruptcy FOR SURE Foggyhill Oct 2016 #33

I think I read he has lost $800 million so far..n/t monmouth4 Oct 2016 #36

He has his campaign donations NewJeffCT Oct 2016 #38

Fingers crossed as it couldn't happen to a more deserving person Moliere Oct 2016 #39

brand enid602 Oct 2016 #40

In short, the grandest reality show the world has ever seen but he is not the boss this time. anamandujano Oct 2016 #43

Thank you PJMcK Oct 2016 #82

And the shadowy, unsavory figures from around the planet will converge on him for payback NBachers Oct 2016 #44

Since we have never been able to look at taxes or business dealings we have no idea how much he is Kathy M Oct 2016 #45

How does Trump change a light bulb? Coyotl Oct 2016 #46

he was just here in IW in a VERY VERY red city. pansypoo53219 Oct 2016 #47

I hope the media that pumped him up will follow him down and cover his fall. NightWatcher Oct 2016 #48

I share your hopes PJMcK Oct 2016 #50

some old adages come to mind vlyons Oct 2016 #49

He's gotten away with so much for so long meow2u3 Oct 2016 #106

What happens... awoke_in_2003 Oct 2016 #51

I doubt old Bill Cosby stuff is selling well these days. Trump might feel the same hit he brewens Oct 2016 #54

The kids must have interesting conversation among themselves PJMcK Oct 2016 #57

This message was self-deleted by its author TonyPDX Oct 2016 #56

Exactly this^^^^ PJMcK Oct 2016 #59

Other than the repugnant miscreants that flock to him now, what individual, business or brand TonyPDX Oct 2016 #58

K&R treestar Oct 2016 #60

Narcissists believe fervently they are at the peak of everything bucolic_frolic Oct 2016 #61

Part of me wants him to stay out of jail bluevoter4life Oct 2016 #62

Except it's 'riches to rags' with Trump. randome Oct 2016 #77

The GOP fringe tends to disassociate immediately from a losing candidate Mr. Ected Oct 2016 #63

The only "cultural history" in that is him losing the election muriel_volestrangler Oct 2016 #64

But He's THE DONALD Wolf Frankula Oct 2016 #65

He's about as much of a "super genius" as Wile E. Coyote meow2u3 Oct 2016 #107

and NO ONE, absolutely NO ONE deserves it more. mountain grammy Oct 2016 #66

Desperately hope your logical business extension pans Enoki33 Oct 2016 #68

April 3: The Beginning of the End of Donald Trump oberliner Oct 2016 #69

Fair enough PJMcK Oct 2016 #84

I think you make good points oberliner Oct 2016 #88

It's frightening and fascinating PJMcK Oct 2016 #90

He thinks running for President grants him immunity many a good man Oct 2016 #70

His life experience has been total immunity PJMcK Oct 2016 #85

After he passes away in a few years... bmpbmp Oct 2016 #71

No. A blow-up doll named Meredith McIver. randome Oct 2016 #75

You win again, randome! PJMcK Oct 2016 #87

Well, I will now! randome Oct 2016 #92

Seriously repubs DownriverDem Oct 2016 #73

Does Clinton want to truly rattle him next debate? randome Oct 2016 #76

FOX "News" as we know it will come to an end and "Trump TV" will star Sean Hannity.... Spitfire of ATJ Oct 2016 #78

Garrison Keillor was driving Trump to saltpoint Oct 2016 #79

I hope you are right. Deuce Oct 2016 #81

Peak Trump! Elmergantry Oct 2016 #86

KnR sheshe2 Oct 2016 #94

But the media will ignore all of this and blame Hillary Clinton for a fake money laundering scandal. Initech Oct 2016 #95

I expect this to expand to his children too. LiberalFighter Oct 2016 #96

I will celebrate when Trump loses. dae Oct 2016 #97

You and me and the rest of the world (n/t) PJMcK Oct 2016 #101

You got this. BlancheSplanchnik Oct 2016 #98

As long as he loses the election PJMcK Oct 2016 #115

I hope you are right, TNNurse Oct 2016 #100

I won't revel in his misery sellitman Oct 2016 #102

To the contrary hueymahl Oct 2016 #105

That's fine. sellitman Oct 2016 #116

From your mouth to God's ear hueymahl Oct 2016 #104

As he tries desperately to be relevant again... MoonchildCA Oct 2016 #110

That's funny! (n/t) PJMcK Oct 2016 #113

I picture the T coming down SCVDem Oct 2016 #112

GOTV! Stellar Oct 2016 #114

I've had similar thoughts for a while now. pablo_marmol Oct 2016 #120

Great post wheniwasincongress Oct 2016 #121

I tweeted you, hope it helps us! nt steve2470 Oct 2016 #122

Answer to RICO punishment Dump The Rump Oct 2016 #123

Thank you for that insight PJMcK Oct 2016 #124

Excellent post malaise Oct 2016 #125

Thanks, malaise PJMcK Oct 2016 #129

I also would like to think it is the end of the republican party as it exists today still_one Oct 2016 #126

I bet Trump flees to Russia workinclasszero Oct 2016 #127

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