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patphil

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35. Please remember that everything he has done, and will do is with the full consent of the Republican Congress.

Wed May 21, 2025, 10:42 AM

May 2025

But his base is the real problem.
Trump is a focal point for those people who see his lack of love and callous disregard for so many people as strength. He mirrors the deeply held feelings of hate and resentment held by 10's of millions of Americans.
Without them, he's nothing.

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'His Only Motivation': Experts Say Trump Is an Empty Vessel -- Except on This One Issue [View all] babylonsister May 2025 OP

As long as Trump persecutes the people his followers hate, his corrupt personal enrichment will be tolerated. sop May 2025 #1

So horrible but it is the Truth!! riversedge May 2025 #2

Add to that an even bigger item DENVERPOPS May 2025 #36

You just summed up Speaker Mikes life, legacy and career goals. Volaris May 2025 #13

"...Bannon back in a prison cell..." calimary May 2025 #30

You nailed it Volaris DENVERPOPS May 2025 #37

I agree with your comment, especially slightlv May 2025 #46

I would add two more besides personal enrichment: dominance and revenge. tanyev May 2025 #3

"Empty vessel" is too polite - I'd suggest "screaming void", but that's just me . . . hatrack May 2025 #4

Nobody that full of evil shit should be referred to as an "empty vessel." (nt) Paladin May 2025 #15

A shit-filled empty vessel? robbob May 2025 #26

Schrdinger's Vessel Shipwack May 2025 #28

Or until he opens his mouth and removes all doubt... robbob May 2025 #43

Done.... Celerity May 2025 #50

I agree Mtnmama May 2025 #45

Pretty good... Hugin May 2025 #32

BatShitCrazedLoon fits. NoMoreRepugs May 2025 #5

That's the fattest "empty" vessel I've ever seen. Ray Bruns May 2025 #6

I've Worked At Sites... ProfessorGAC May 2025 #8

It's not really "empty"...... lastlib May 2025 #16

His asshole must be jealous - Lokee11 May 2025 #29

John Bolton's take on Trump: "The only thing Donald Trump cares about is Donald Trump." surfered May 2025 #7

The End. Joinfortmill May 2025 #19

Gaping holes in the Constitution. mn9driver May 2025 #9

Yet another No shit, Sherlock article. mwmisses4289 May 2025 #10

They're just now figuring that out? GoCubsGo May 2025 #11

He has shown people how its done. returnee May 2025 #44

Can we trust our military? What do they defend and stand for today, democracy or fascism? Hotler May 2025 #12

That is the million dollar question. Boomerproud May 2025 #14

Who the hell knows? And, I hope he croaks before it gets to that. Joinfortmill May 2025 #20

Yep, they're governing like midterms don't exist or Dems won't remove him uponit7771 May 2025 #22

Of course not synni May 2025 #41

I agree. I do think it is a good thing that Europe is uniting & consolidating it's defensive strategy Joinfortmill May 2025 #17

Trump is also motivated by the bottomless need attention and accolades for Demovictory9 May 2025 #18

That, too. Joinfortmill May 2025 #21

Trust in the US government has been severely damaged Martin Eden May 2025 #23

Aside from greed there are 2 other things in the empty vessel: Nobel prize ambitions (Obama envy) and econ legacy Bernardo de La Paz May 2025 #24

Yes nowforever May 2025 #25

Would You Ever Trust a Repulican Again?? Mr.Bee May 2025 #27

"the rule of law is king " Great sign for no kings day. Amaryllis May 2025 #31

T💩p Broke America OMGWTF May 2025 #33

The only issue is how he can enrich himself kimbutgar May 2025 #34

Please remember that everything he has done, and will do is with the full consent of the Republican Congress. patphil May 2025 #35

ALL repugs are garbage Nigrum Cattus May 2025 #38

I can no longer say I am proud to be an American after this evil monster idiot was elected the first and second time. kimbutgar May 2025 #39

tRump is POISON Blue Owl May 2025 #40

Hello, Wednesdays May 2025 #42

The germans tried to kill hitler... slightlv May 2025 #47

Regime change? Aussie105 May 2025 #48

I agree violence is going to be around the corner. slightlv May 2025 #49