#47 President Donald Trump

HughFreakingDillon · February 21

PJ_Soul said:

Things are falling apart way faster than I thought they would, which is saying a lot.
There is a full-on purge happening in the US government, and Trump is actively dismantling the world's economy. I really really really wish I could get inside that man's head, to really understand his motives. I don't think they are complicated, but they are rather mysterious... could it be as simple as him truly not being capable of understanding the enormous difference between ruthless business transactions and geopolitics? Or is his goal really to basically blow up the world (figuratively?), and if so, why?? The psychology behind his actions is really important i think, but nobody seems to be talking about that in the media or anything. It's really really weird.

Consolidation of power. If he robs all other agencies and people of theirs, eventually everyone will accept that his office is the one they turn to. Dictators are able to rule with a combination of having a monopoly on resources and isolation from other countries and allies that aren’t dictatorships themselves.

He’s clearly not smart enough to pull this off himself. He has enough people around him telling him how to accomplish it. If they let him have the “win”, then he’s all ears.

PJ_Soul · February 21

Bentleyspop said:

PJ_Soul said:

Things are falling apart way faster than I thought they would, which is saying a lot.
There is a full-on purge happening in the US government, and Trump is actively dismantling the world's economy. I really really really wish I could get inside that man's head, to really understand his motives. I don't think they are complicated, but they are rather mysterious... could it be as simple as him truly not being capable of understanding the enormous difference between ruthless business transactions and geopolitics? Or is his goal really to basically blow up the world (figuratively?), and if so, why??

It's not so much about him as it is about all the people whispering in his tiny ears and filling his mush brain with bs, conspiracy theories, dogwhistles, and lies just to further their grift and their goal of turning America into a christo-fascist state where the old wealthy white men get wealtheir and everyone else can just fuck off. Especially the libs.

Ya think??? I don't think Trump is just anither dumbass MAGA whose brain is open to being filled with BS, honestly. I do think he is very happy to take in all that and use those theories and dogwhistles to his advantage, but I'm not so sure he actually believes them. I think he uses them quite stagtegically for some greater purpose... I just am not clear on what that purpose is at the end of the day, all things considered.... I'm have no clue if he is clear on that either. I suppose it's obvious that a power fetishist has a lot to do with it, but there are so many things that he does that don't really correlate with that either.

PJ_Soul · February 21

HughFreakingDillon said:

PJ_Soul said:

Things are falling apart way faster than I thought they would, which is saying a lot.
There is a full-on purge happening in the US government, and Trump is actively dismantling the world's economy. I really really really wish I could get inside that man's head, to really understand his motives. I don't think they are complicated, but they are rather mysterious... could it be as simple as him truly not being capable of understanding the enormous difference between ruthless business transactions and geopolitics? Or is his goal really to basically blow up the world (figuratively?), and if so, why?? The psychology behind his actions is really important i think, but nobody seems to be talking about that in the media or anything. It's really really weird.

Consolidation of power. If he robs all other agencies and people of theirs, eventually everyone will accept that his office is the one they turn to. Dictators are able to rule with a combination of having a monopoly on resources and isolation from other countries and allies that aren’t dictatorships themselves.

He’s clearly not smart enough to pull this off himself. He has enough people around him telling him how to accomplish it. If they let him have the “win”, then he’s all ears.

Yeah, you might be right, but do you think he believes it's going to pan out for his own benefit? Do you think he's too dumb to see the downsides? I feel like this is a complicated matter, as far his own feelings and beliefs and psychology goes, and i don't think he is as stupid as it is so easy to believe when you see him talk like a moron. Am I being naive about that?I keep thinking, is he dumb like Hitler? Dumb like Mussolini? You get my drift. Although I agree some people (most way behind the scenes) are advising him on it... just like with Hitler and Mussolini.

Man, I really wish this kind of thing had happened after I was dead - that is how crazy I think this all is. Glad I don't have kids. Sorry for those who do - that must be so worrying.

HughFreakingDillon · February 21

PJ_Soul said:

HughFreakingDillon said:

PJ_Soul said:

Things are falling apart way faster than I thought they would, which is saying a lot.
There is a full-on purge happening in the US government, and Trump is actively dismantling the world's economy. I really really really wish I could get inside that man's head, to really understand his motives. I don't think they are complicated, but they are rather mysterious... could it be as simple as him truly not being capable of understanding the enormous difference between ruthless business transactions and geopolitics? Or is his goal really to basically blow up the world (figuratively?), and if so, why?? The psychology behind his actions is really important i think, but nobody seems to be talking about that in the media or anything. It's really really weird.

Consolidation of power. If he robs all other agencies and people of theirs, eventually everyone will accept that his office is the one they turn to. Dictators are able to rule with a combination of having a monopoly on resources and isolation from other countries and allies that aren’t dictatorships themselves.

He’s clearly not smart enough to pull this off himself. He has enough people around him telling him how to accomplish it. If they let him have the “win”, then he’s all ears.

Yeah, you might be right, but do you think he believes it's going to pan out for his own benefit? Do you think he's too dumb to see the downsides? I feel like this is a complicated matter, as far his own feelings and beliefs and psychology goes, and i don't think he is as stupid as it is so easy to believe when you see him talk like a moron. Am I being naive about that?I keep thinking, is he dumb like Hitler? Dumb like Mussolini? You get my drift. Although I agree he some people (most way behind the scenes) are advising him on it... just like with Hitler and Mussolini.

I don't know. I think he's an idiot when it comes to global issues. I think he has some idea about business, but not as much as he has about fame. What magas don't get is that they think we call him stupid because we don't like him. Not true at all. There are plenty on the right I don't like but I know are highly intelligent. Look at Steve Bannon. That guy is an evil POS, and he's been 17 steps ahead of both parties and is basically the architect of the entire situation we find ourselves in at the present moment.

I think Trump has been extremely lucky in that he became famous even though he had massive business failures. And that gave the illusion of success. I think the producers of the Apprentice did a great editing job making it seem like he knew what he was doing. I fell for it. I loved that show. I thought he was great, in an entertainment sense.

But he is highly susceptible to his own ego; anyone that feigns interest in him, he'll listen to. And if they are giving advice that makes him more powerful, all the better.

PJ_Soul · February 21

Have you watched that Roger Stone documentary on Netflix HFD? If not, do!! https://www.netflix.com/us/title/80114666?s=a&trkid=13747225&trg=cp&vlang=en&clip=80182550

HughFreakingDillon · February 21

didn't know there was. I'll check it out. Thanks!

DE4173 · February 21

mickeyrat said:

you may disagree but I put this squarely here...

Humanity is on life support. 😢

Rebecca Marodi, a California based fire captain, was targeted by right-wing extremists who touted her a ‘DEI hire’ and blamed her for the LA fires. She has been found stabbed to death in her home.

https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/cal-fire-captain-stabbed-to-death-san-diego-county-home/

mickeyrat · February 21

CBS lawyers say they'll go after President Trump's personal financial information if his $20 billion lawsuit proceeds to the discovery phase.
https://www.yahoo.com/news/cbs-lawyers-seek-donald-trump-200443685.html

mickeyrat · February 21

video...

https://www.threads.net/@factpostnews/post/DGUM9ujIDKp?xmt=AQGzTkzxJrOCAS7zdErFTB7CppGEGTDUFEIt-a9hLLBffQ

Trump hints at overriding the Constitution to stay in power: “They tell me I’m not allowed to run [again]. I’m not sure”

HughFreakingDillon · February 21

go ahead. Run. And you won't be on the ballot in half the country, and it will be a #bluebath

josevolution · February 21

HughFreakingDillon said:

go ahead. Run. And you won't be on the ballot in half the country, and it will be a #bluebath

He won’t need to run they’ll just claim him president for extended years Musk and his cronies will take care of it!

tbergs · February 21

josevolution said:

HughFreakingDillon said:

go ahead. Run. And you won't be on the ballot in half the country, and it will be a #bluebath

He won’t need to run they’ll just claim him president for extended years Musk and his cronies will take care of it!

The reality is that the billionaires will abandon Trump as soon as he's not useful and attach themselves to whoever they see providing them with what they want (power, wealth and access). For now, Trump is the useful idiot. If it's a blue massacre next year, people will start bailing. Morals and ethics have been thrown out the window. It's important that we the people remember and hold these jackasses and corporations accountable when they try to sane wash what they did and are doing now. Their time will come to an end.

Gern Blansten · February 21

https://x.com/Liz_Cheney/status/1892656251273936977

This is great....Vance is such a fucking tool

Spiritual_Chaos · February 21

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cincybearcat · February 21

DE4173 said:

mickeyrat said:

you may disagree but I put this squarely here...

Humanity is on life support. 😢

Rebecca Marodi, a California based fire captain, was targeted by right-wing extremists who touted her a ‘DEI hire’ and blamed her for the LA fires. She has been found stabbed to death in her home.

https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/cal-fire-captain-stabbed-to-death-san-diego-county-home/

This is some seriously scary shit. There has to be a way to hold people accountable for inciting violence via social media and the internet. Everyone has the freedom to say what they want...but if it incites violence, you should be held accountable.

Too many crazy idiots....and not just in the current administration.

mickeyrat · February 21

WASH POST/IPSOS POLL:
Trump & Musk’s approvals ⬇️
Firing federal workers ⬇️
Deporting nonviolent immigrants ⬇️
Tariffs ⬇️
Shutting down USAID ⬇️

Trump obeying the law ⬆️

https://www.washingtonpost.com/documents/179f0397-db70-4f78-9f3f-7c2d762674b7.pdf?itid=lk_inline_manual_2

OnWis97 · February 21

The very fact that there even is an approval rating for Elon Musk is an indication of what a ridiculous time we're living in.

mickeyrat · February 21

Gern Blansten · February 21

cincybearcat said:

DE4173 said:

mickeyrat said:

you may disagree but I put this squarely here...

Humanity is on life support. 😢

Rebecca Marodi, a California based fire captain, was targeted by right-wing extremists who touted her a ‘DEI hire’ and blamed her for the LA fires. She has been found stabbed to death in her home.

https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/cal-fire-captain-stabbed-to-death-san-diego-county-home/

This is some seriously scary shit. There has to be a way to hold people accountable for inciting violence via social media and the internet. Everyone has the freedom to say what they want...but if it incites violence, you should be held accountable.

Too many crazy idiots....and not just in the current administration.

I've been saying for a few years that this might be our downfall. In order to stop it we have to curb free speech. And look what happens...fucking billionaires buy the means to communicate and allow it (fake/false info) to happen.

We're fucked

shadowcast · February 21

Gern Blansten said:

https://x.com/Liz_Cheney/status/1892656251273936977

This is great....Vance is such a fucking tool

This is when you know the Left has lost their collective minds. You cheer for the war mongers and their offspring. WOW.....How embarrassing.

#47 President Donald Trump

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