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lastlib

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24. I believe the stains are permanent now.

Reply to Tom Rinaldo (Original post)

Mon Aug 25, 2025, 02:59 PM

Aug 25

I think if his Ntional Guard power grabs provoke a Kent State-style reaction as he desires, it will give him the excuse to declare martial law, and America will be just a memory.

We the people in the resistance do a weekend protest holding up signs and go home feeling good, while The Felon works 24/7 at seizing power to reduce the nation to absolute despotism. Our rebellion should be total, starting yesterday or sooner.

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Death comes quickly C_U_L8R Aug 25 #1

His father had Alzheimer's, but lived into his nineties, so I don't think we can count on being saved by a sudden death. tblue37 Aug 25 #21

But BonnieJW Aug 25 #27

Thank you, Bonnie True Blue American Aug 25 #36

My Understanding is That His Afflictions (self-imposed) Were More in the Category The Roux Comes First Aug 25 #56

There aren't many fat 80 year olds still standing. rickyhall Aug 25 #61

You mean Oeditpus Rex Aug 25 #30

The stain now is permanent lastlib Aug 25 #26

Be careful, you'll be jailed for desecrating the flag. He just signed executive order against burning a flag. OverBurn Aug 25 #29

Actually burning a flag is one of the few acceptable ways of disposal. Conjuay Aug 25 #35

So what punishment do you suppose he has in mind Grammy23 Aug 25 #60

YES.... maddiemom Aug 26 #64

Since when can an executive order set a punishment? unweird Aug 25 #55

Congress can do that; POTUS can't, whatever he believes. nt eppur_se_muova Aug 25 #63

Well said Grim Chieftain Aug 25 #2

Self 3auld6phart Aug 25 #44

Very very well said underpants Aug 25 #3

Our media refuses to do what they did to Biden. Evaluate him. spanone Aug 25 #4

The NYT is going down fast tonekat Aug 25 #11

The media is not our friend. ananda Aug 25 #18

As good as MSNBC is they still show True Blue American Aug 25 #39

MSNBC kept a couple of good shows but went mostly rightwing a good while ago. ananda Aug 25 #41

Count me as a fan, consistently appreciate your original works TomRinaldo! AZJonnie Aug 25 #5

Thank you. Haven't been posting much lately... Tom Rinaldo Aug 25 #7

The descent was a very short trip for the wannabbe kinglet. Ping Tung Aug 25 #6

Great essay... Escape Aug 25 #8

I think popsdenver Aug 25 #9

Yes, that seems logical. BUTI think you are underestimating the power of Fear Tom Rinaldo Aug 25 #13

did you see the DU popsdenver Aug 25 #46

Yes, I saw it. Tom Rinaldo Aug 25 #51

He's already there. Blue Full Moon Aug 25 #10

Louie XIV state of mind with a Louie XVI ending...n/t the nelm Aug 25 #12

GREAT summation Martin Eden Aug 25 #14

"Let the poor eat Trump steaks." - Laidee Melomania (r-mole) BoRaGard Aug 25 #15

'A true opposition party has to be at the forefront of the resistance. elleng Aug 25 #16

"approaching"?? lastlib Aug 25 #28

In the beginning, Trump knew there were limits, PatSeg Aug 25 #17

perfectly expressed Playingmantis Aug 25 #22

Means to an end BadgerKid Aug 25 #31

It appears we are up against some horrible people PatSeg Aug 25 #43

I think it may have been a PatSeg Aug 25 #42

Excellent writing!! Playingmantis Aug 25 #19

Gold plated plan gfarber Aug 25 #20

That's good! n/t lastlib Aug 25 #25

Gavin Newsome has been warning samplegirl Aug 25 #23

I believe the stains are permanent now. lastlib Aug 25 #24

His mental illness has a name: Power psychosis William Seger Aug 25 #32

How? yankee87 Aug 25 #33

Rec #100 malaise Aug 25 #34

Descent? He's a malignant narcissist, he's always been there Warpy Aug 25 #37

I sense desperation... Tranquil72 Aug 25 #38

Frightening samplegirl Aug 25 #40

Well, he did just drop a bit of a clue... OldBaldy1701E Aug 25 #45

All the clocks are ticking very loudly now. I suspect that is Maru Kitteh Aug 25 #47

We have reached the point where the only thing which can stop Trump is We the People. flashman13 Aug 25 #48

I agree, we the people. I had hoped for a bit of peace and quiet when I got old. I see now Linda ladeewolf Aug 25 #52

He literally said in an interview today Diraven Aug 25 #49

Trump Isn't a King Unless We Act Like Subjects Atreus Aug 25 #50

Truth Tom Rinaldo Aug 25 #53

I can appreciate that. Atreus Aug 25 #58

Excellent. Sadly.... liberalla Aug 25 #54

Trump is no longer most powerful Puppyjive Aug 25 #57

Thank you for the cogent analysis. yellow dahlia Aug 25 #59

Trump has always been a megalomaniac. Aussie105 Aug 25 #62

Jamelle Bouie nailed it with this quote- Snarkoleptic Aug 26 #65

We need an act of God or an act of Man. Joinfortmill Aug 26 #66

"Trump literally believes that he alone knows what is best for America." ????? I DON'T THINK SO! Exp Aug 26 #67

They are not mutually exclusive Tom Rinaldo Aug 26 #68

It's just a ploy. He hates the U.S. He hates the U.S. banks for not giving him loans. He hates the U.S. courts for Exp Aug 26 #69

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