Donald is in trouble

[the_antithesis]

Or dentures.

Doesn't he have the help chew his food? Because they're indentured servants.

[Unbeliever]

He's probably an antidentite... 🤣

[Hydra009]

Trump is quoting Putin again (the two are suspiciously chummy, and who knows what they scheme together behind closed doors), portraying his "persecution" (potentially facing mild consequences for grievous crimes) as proof of the "rottenness" of the democratic system.

The fact that an oligarch and con-man with a mad dream of tearing down American democracy and replacing it with dictatorship managed somehow to worm his way into taking over one party of a two-party system and then got on the ballot is a strong criticism of democracy.  Vigilance is certainly a vital component of democracy - and lamentably often lacking.

The fact that his campaign isn't doa is proof enough that democracy must be safeguarded much more strenously than it has been.

[aitm]

Trump is quoting Putin again (the two are suspiciously chummy, and who knows what they scheme together behind closed doors), portraying his "persecution" (potentially facing mild consequences for grievous crimes) as proof of the "rottenness" of the democratic system.

The fact that an oligarch and con-man with a mad dream of tearing down American democracy and replacing it with dictatorship getting on the ballot is a strong pretty criticism of democracy.  Vigilance is certainly a vital component - and lamentably often lacking.

The fact that his campaign isn't doa is proof enough that democracy must be safeguarded much more strenously than it has been.

It's not that we didn't know racism was alive and well, it's we never thought it was as robust as it turns out to be.

[Hydra009]

It's not that we didn't know racism was alive and well, it's we never thought it was as robust as it turns out to be.

Tell me about it.  This "poison blood" stuff is a new low for Trump and a level of racial bigotry hardly asserted in non-shithole countries anymore.  Perhaps that statement is still true.

And this worst part is this short-fingered vulgarian is trying his hardest to get his brand of BS/bigotry to stick in American society and is somewhat succeeding.

[ferdmonger]

Tell me about it.  This "poison blood" stuff is a new low for Trump and a level of racial bigotry hardly asserted in non-shithole countries anymore.  Perhaps that statement is still true.

And this worst part is this short-fingered vulgarian is trying his hardest to get his brand of BS/bigotry to stick in American society and is somewhat succeeding.

I comfort myself with the belief - knowledge - that this man is loathed by the majority of the public.  MAGA is that 35% wart on the ass of society.

[ferdmonger]

Oopsies!  Well done Colorado Supreme Court. 

https://apnews.com/article/trump-insurrection-14th-amendment-2024-colorado-d16dd8f354eeaf450558378c65fd79a2

Will the US Supreme Court have the courage to back this up and enforce the Constitution?  We'll soon find out.

[Unbeliever]

There's no telling what the current SCROTUS is liable to do. They likely will back Trumpadumpagus, but we'll just have to wait and see.

[ferdmonger]

The Colorado district court judge somehow ruled that while Trump likely committed insurrection, he was not in fact an "officer of the United States."  Really?  Then what the fuck is he - a janitor? 

[Hydra009]

Oopsies!  Well done Colorado Supreme Court. 

https://apnews.com/article/trump-insurrection-14th-amendment-2024-colorado-d16dd8f354eeaf450558378c65fd79a2

Will the US Supreme Court have the courage to back this up and enforce the Constitution?  We'll soon find out.

Just saw the news and came to this thread to celebrate/gloat!  Skål!

Of course, the real test is election day 2024 (henceforth Democracy Day or Dictatorship Day), but this is encouraging news and a clear precedent for other states to follow!  I hope *wink wink* no swing state were to abruptly dump the Trump as well *nudge nudge*

[Hydra009]

[Unbeliever]

Trumpadumpagus says he should've gotten the person of the year award instead of Taylor Swift! 🤣

[Cassia]

Way too generous with Trump's figure, however.

[Hydra009]

Yeah, a more realistic barrier would be one of those child gates.  :P

[Unbeliever]

Way too generous with Trump's figure, however.

I'm sure that's exactly how he sees himself. 💩