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True Dough

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11. His sordid past was bound to catch up with him eventually

Reply to mnmoderatedem (Original post)

Fri Oct 14, 2016, 11:47 AM

Oct 2016

Imagine if he made it into the White House and then the video came out. And then allegations of sexual assault came out. And then his taxes, and whatever nasty surprises they might reveal, finally became public.

How did he think he could avoid that forever? Maybe he figured if he had the power of the highest office he could silence his detractors, Putin-style.

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report: Trump refused to be vetted [View all] mnmoderatedem Oct 2016 OP

Trump's likely reply ChicagoRonin Oct 2016 #1

LOL malaise Oct 2016 #4

Well that thing thing on his head used to be a pet mythology Oct 2016 #6

Not a pet... Wounded Bear Oct 2016 #8

Better yet - how stupid is the GOP for agreeing to it? Avalux Oct 2016 #2

The GOP would promote Hitler if running! With the GOP it's power and control at any cost RKP5637 Oct 2016 #5

It's the height of privilege and entitlement meadowlark5 Oct 2016 #3

He is a dumbass but I bet he and the GOP thought that Hillary was going to be indicted maryellen99 Oct 2016 #7

Crooks don't like sunlight, yet it still found a way into the filth that is Trump Tower. Rex Oct 2016 #9

Wow. Quantess Oct 2016 #10

His sordid past was bound to catch up with him eventually True Dough Oct 2016 #11

That's amazing. iandhr Oct 2016 #12

He thinks if acts confidant enough he can BS his way out of anything killbotfactory Oct 2016 #13

Little or no vetting worked so well Mendocino Oct 2016 #14

He has been in the cocoon of his father's organization since birth. rug Oct 2016 #15

Trump is an idiot Gothmog Oct 2016 #16

This sounds right Runningdawg Oct 2016 #17

Vet Him Anyway erpowers Oct 2016 #18

SO stupid, and the GOPers who went along are just as stupid Fast Walker 52 Oct 2016 #19

He would have been found to be what he is: A pedestal with road kill on top. Stinky The Clown Oct 2016 #20