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96. I hope they tremble in fear, cringe with fright

Reply to TheMastersNemesis (Original post)

Wed Nov 23, 2016, 05:42 PM

Nov 2016

And then breathe a big sigh of relief when intensive examination of WI, MI and PA gives the presidency back to Hillary where it belongs.

Yeah, yeah, I know--dream on.

But if Trump is sworn in, I hope he and his Republican pals so disgust their constituency that even rigged voting can't save them in the next 4 presidential elections.

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Senior Trump Voters Now Worried About Their Social Security & Medicare. [View all] TheMastersNemesis Nov 2016 OP

Good. They should be worried. Squinch Nov 2016 #1

This message was self-deleted by its author fleabiscuit Nov 2016 #8

Yep. Good. I stand to lose benefits too. My only hope is that this next two years are so bad Squinch Nov 2016 #22

1000 smirkymonkey Nov 2016 #46

I'm in favor of that too! Auntie Bush Nov 2016 #78

Seniors shooting themselves in the foot again. DK504 Nov 2016 #112

This might be evil JustAnotherGen Nov 2016 #59

That's a super nice thought, but I doubt if it's possible.☹️ Auntie Bush Nov 2016 #79

I'll survive without the benefits I'll lose. But yes, I like the idea of adopting a Democratic senio Squinch Nov 2016 #94

As I've said for many years, the "let the whole system blow up" idea would be the Nay Nov 2016 #81

Too bad so sad. Time to pay for your stupidity. Enjoy the kibble NightWatcher Nov 2016 #2

This message was self-deleted by its author fleabiscuit Nov 2016 #5

We have no grounds to advance a positive agenda. They have every branch of the government now. Squinch Nov 2016 #25

Yep. awoke_in_2003 Nov 2016 #41

It's a done deal, that's for sure. They've got a lock on everything. There's no going Nay Nov 2016 #82

The only silver lining I can see is that they can't blame anyone else for the coming disaster. Squinch Nov 2016 #95

Heh! I'm a stress eater, so weight loss is not happening! I've been carb loading Nay Nov 2016 #98

Yes, those dire consequences are our best hope. Which sucks so bad. Squinch Nov 2016 #99

I made some last night heaven05 Nov 2016 #74

I wonder why they're worried (sarcasm) GP6971 Nov 2016 #3

They deserve to lose their benefits because of their idiocy. LonePirate Nov 2016 #4

This message was self-deleted by its author fleabiscuit Nov 2016 #6

I no longer have patience or tolerance for idiots and racists. LonePirate Nov 2016 #11

Right, but we're being condemned WITH those Trump voters Glitterati Nov 2016 #20

As I said, I feel deeply for those of us who voted Dem. We don't deserve the coming storm. LonePirate Nov 2016 #21

That pretty much sums up my position on this. kydo Nov 2016 #60

I'll reserve my concern for my family and even myself. yardwork Nov 2016 #62

Like you, I will be reserving my concern and help for non-Trump family and Nay Nov 2016 #85

That's not how they'll craft it davekriss Nov 2016 #30

What about our children and grandchildren? yardwork Nov 2016 #63

Hey,I am one of those Seniors Wellstone ruled Nov 2016 #31

They may; the rest of us who didn't vote for that piece of work do not. sarge43 Nov 2016 #101

Well one told me yesterday it won't affect us. To a selfish Republican doc03 Nov 2016 #7

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They're more focused athena Nov 2016 #15

Exactly. Nt BainsBane Nov 2016 #45

1000 heaven05 Nov 2016 #68

That really is it with Republicans and so many Americans mountain grammy Nov 2016 #37

Which would abrogate our NATO responsibilities. SCVDem Nov 2016 #49

I work with a family who are struggling to get by. phylny Nov 2016 #121

Good. Seriously. Horse with no Name Nov 2016 #9

Well said! Agree with every word you wrote. LonePirate Nov 2016 #23

Well said. If you are talking to a Trump voter who raccoon Nov 2016 #122

I wish I could muster some sympathy. Aristus Nov 2016 #12

Current seniors aren't self-destructive awoke_in_2003 Nov 2016 #43

If people think that it will only affect younger people watoos Nov 2016 #116

"I don't know how it feels to be self-destructively stupid." Different Drummer Nov 2016 #104

Elections have consequences. LisaL Nov 2016 #13

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? doc03 Nov 2016 #16

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Why? LibraLiz1973 Nov 2016 #18

Apparently we aren't allowed to wish on Trump voters what they have unleashed on us. Too bad. Squinch Nov 2016 #27

I Am Worried. I Lost Foot In 2014, My Wife Hip Replacement 2015. She Now As Chronic TheMastersNemesis Nov 2016 #17

"People will die early without their care." - as if republicans care. keithbvadu2 Nov 2016 #100

Rubes were easily conned, now in a panic. sarcasmo Nov 2016 #24

Great timing Lotusflower70 Nov 2016 #26

another thing for PoC heaven05 Nov 2016 #69

Their hatred of Obama and Hillary blinded them to.... Different Drummer Nov 2016 #105

Reap what you sow... that's how it goes taught_me_patience Nov 2016 #28

Actually, the people who really need to worry is anyone DURHAM D Nov 2016 #29

If I'm lucky awoke_in_2003 Nov 2016 #48

I think the people who are in the current Medicare "safe zone" also need to be alarmed. In years to Tanuki Nov 2016 #70

That would be me ... etherealtruth Nov 2016 #86

not to mention DonCoquixote Nov 2016 #103

Screw them MFM008 Nov 2016 #32

Already Doreen Nov 2016 #33

Where are you? nt raccoon Nov 2016 #123

Lewis County Washington Doreen Nov 2016 #124

They don't have to worry about it elmac Nov 2016 #34

We're going to Flatpicker Nov 2016 #35

I am not a Trump voter and I worry about mine. Doreen Nov 2016 #36

Your situation is the same as mine except I'm in my mid-50s. n/t Different Drummer Nov 2016 #106

It is pretty damn scary. Doreen Nov 2016 #110

Trump seniors sure showed us. sheshe2 Nov 2016 #38

Cry me a river, you idiots DavidDvorkin Nov 2016 #39

Elections have consequences awoke_in_2003 Nov 2016 #40

I think some here are forgetting that even more Dems than Rethugs are dependent pnwmom Nov 2016 #42

Maybe they should awoke_in_2003 Nov 2016 #51

In 2013, the voting rights bill was dismantled by the courts. THAT'S why turnout was depressed. pnwmom Nov 2016 #54

Post removed Post removed Nov 2016 #57

quit blaming us. Voter suppression was heaven05 Nov 2016 #71

There's so much cognitive dissonance with Republicans sakabatou Nov 2016 #44

I hope they cannot sleep at night Hekate Nov 2016 #47

Are you kidding? Sociopaths sleep like babies. nt Nay Nov 2016 #87

Republicans were against the passage of Medicare from the start SHRED Nov 2016 #50

They'll get a voucher SHRED Nov 2016 #52

Know what I heard? SCVDem Nov 2016 #53

They were worried about abortion and emails. The_Casual_Observer Nov 2016 #55

People knowingly voted for the one who will do them harm. RandySF Nov 2016 #56

A lot of seniors watch FOX ''News" which told them day after day that HRC was untrustworthy. YOHABLO Nov 2016 #58

Those who have let themselves be suckered by Republican role-model Comrade Casino Achilleaze Nov 2016 #61

Jesus Christ. That face. Nay Nov 2016 #89

Let them stew. Vinca Nov 2016 #64

Well DUH!! TrishaJ Nov 2016 #65

YES!!!! THIS for sure heaven05 Nov 2016 #72

... MoonRiver Nov 2016 #66

dummies, young and old heaven05 Nov 2016 #67

With Republicans controlling the propaganda airwaves and most state... Buckeye_Democrat Nov 2016 #73

Morons suddenly surprised that moronic vote will have negative consequences hatrack Nov 2016 #75

Idiots BeyondGeography Nov 2016 #76

Should have thought about that before you voted! Initech Nov 2016 #77

I really don't get voters like this. Oneironaut Nov 2016 #80

If it wasn't for the fact that the rest of us will be hurt I'd say bed, made, lie. 47of74 Nov 2016 #83

It hurts when you shoot yourself in the foot. milestogo Nov 2016 #84

I guess we have our own Brexit now. usedtobedemgurl Nov 2016 #88

I'd laugh, but I'll get hurt too robbedvoter Nov 2016 #90

I've got to say, most of what I have read about Ryan's plan is changes for those under 55 MiniMe Nov 2016 #91

I Am With You On That. His Statement Could Be A Ploy. TheMastersNemesis Nov 2016 #92

Much like the infamous Brexit regrexit. nt Tommy_Carcetti Nov 2016 #93

I hope they tremble in fear, cringe with fright DFW Nov 2016 #96

It was an easy scare. To refresh memories of the Simpson-Bowles Commission: WinkyDink Nov 2016 #97

The dumb fuck are fucked now! liberal N proud Nov 2016 #102

I hope they take it all away budkin Nov 2016 #107

I'm 68 and I say the old adage applies "There's no fool like an old fool" redstateblues Nov 2016 #108

But thank Gawd he's going to build that wall, get rid of the moooslims and make those welfare types Maru Kitteh Nov 2016 #109

Why do people continue to do this? krobar659 Nov 2016 #111

:-( I voted Hillary, of course, very frightened about my mother-in-law's and my hubby's Ruth Bonner Nov 2016 #113

With age definitely does not come wisdom Politicub Nov 2016 #114

Good. LS_Editor Nov 2016 #115

People forever voting against their self interests. JHan Nov 2016 #117

Sorry, too bad and fuck them: boguspotus Nov 2016 #118

Vote Repulican, Get Republican BlueSpot Nov 2016 #119

Frankly, I hope they lose theirs FIRST. BigDemVoter Nov 2016 #120