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patphil

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54. Works for me.

Reply to Frank D. Lincoln (Original post)

Tue Jan 21, 2025, 10:40 PM

Jan 21

There are millions of birthright citizens who fall into the category of people Trump wants to strip of their citizenship and deport. Some of them have been in the country for quite a long time; long enough to have grandchildren.
But then, he sees these people as not being true Americans. In actuality, this is just plain racism; ugly, vicious racism.

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This message was self-deleted by its author [View all] Frank D. Lincoln Jan 21 OP

Acting like? No acting involved. He's fucking lost it. CurtEastPoint Jan 21 #1

Agreed! nt Frank D. Lincoln Jan 21 #2

Totally agree. Some EOs even seem unconstitutional. bucolic_frolic Jan 21 #3

"seem"? Check out the birthright one. He doesn't care TBF Jan 21 #25

It's also not an official act to provoke an insurrection but here we are. travelingthrulife Jan 22 #95

Just in time for mid-terms gearing up in fall. Hope GOPers in Congress get worried. Silent Type Jan 21 #4

The silver lining. Frank D. Lincoln Jan 21 #11

What did we just witness during this election along with its outcome CentralMass Jan 21 #12

Mid term elections? Ha. I'll believe that when I'm allowed to vote chicoescuela Jan 21 #31

Right. Who thinks they are giving up control? yellow dahlia Jan 21 #51

yes.... William Gustafson Jan 23 #98

Look at the video someone posted kerouac2 Jan 21 #5

Trump voters are not a monolith. Many are sane but uninformed. nt Frank D. Lincoln Jan 21 #17

But they have invested too much of themselves in supporting the madman to turn back now Walleye Jan 22 #76

That's probably true for some of them but not all of them. Frank D. Lincoln Jan 22 #81

They may have bdamomma Jan 21 #48

Here's something that might be fun. Straw Man Jan 23 #101

Some of his cult may peel away. Others may double or triple down. Irish_Dem Jan 21 #6

What will wake them up FAST is pocketbook issues. Frank D. Lincoln Jan 21 #16

I don't know, I am hearing Magas already blaming Dems for any problems. Irish_Dem Jan 21 #20

Irish_Dem, I understand what you're saying. I agree up to a point. Frank D. Lincoln Jan 21 #33

They have been trained to blame Dems. yellow dahlia Jan 21 #52

Not all Trump voters are cult members. Many aren't. Frank D. Lincoln Jan 21 #19

Yes, others are hate filled racists and bigots. Irish_Dem Jan 21 #26

"All they want is someone who will hate the same people they hate." BINGO. Maru Kitteh Jan 21 #38

I agree, their hatred and venom is a hill they are willing to die on. Irish_Dem Jan 22 #72

There are many combinations of variables that make up those who voted for the grifter. yellow dahlia Jan 21 #57

Yes the cult may be made of various subgroups. Irish_Dem Jan 22 #71

Not sure we're even gonna have elections ITAL Jan 21 #7

My OP didn't say anything about elections. Frank D. Lincoln Jan 21 #35

Do you know any MAGAs? The ones I know find an excuse to doc03 Jan 21 #8

Not all Trump voters are MAGA. Frank D. Lincoln Jan 21 #27

I agree bdamomma Jan 21 #49

Russia HAS Traildogbob Jan 21 #9

My OP said nothing about elections. Frank D. Lincoln Jan 21 #37

Was directed to post number 4 Traildogbob Jan 21 #40

Oh, I see. Frank D. Lincoln Jan 21 #46

Wait until the reversal of the $35.00 cap on insulin goes into effect. madaboutharry Jan 21 #10

Mighty optimistic take, bruh. harmsc12 Jan 21 #13

Back again I see. GP6971 Jan 21 #39

And blaming the Dems for the holes. yellow dahlia Jan 21 #58

Yep Blue_Roses Jan 23 #103

lol, nope. It's a cult Arazi Jan 21 #14

But he will still be President. PoindexterOglethorpe Jan 21 #15

We won't win every election osteopath6 Jan 21 #21

Yep! osteopath6 Jan 21 #18

He knows what and why he's doing LogDog75 Jan 21 #22

NO THEY WONT brettdale Jan 21 #23

I don't think he cares. He got elected and that's all he wanted. He doesn't face reelection and may not leave office. surfered Jan 21 #24

He's not in good health bdamomma Jan 21 #53

He sees himself as above the law and can do any damn thing he wants. He has immunity. Lonestarblue Jan 21 #28

He is above the law - the SCOTUS decided that dwayneb Jan 22 #79

If folks weren't paying attention and still voted for him IzzaNuDay Jan 21 #29

Yeah, I thought that in 2016. Look where we are now. mucifer Jan 21 #30

My OP didn't say anything about elections. Frank D. Lincoln Jan 21 #43

That is why control of the media is so important. Dan Jan 21 #32

Really? I just watched an interview of a man who said outright he will lose everything if tariffs Maru Kitteh Jan 21 #34

He does not care now. He got the WH. He has the big money behind him. Soros is petty cash. keithbvadu2 Jan 21 #36

I just asked a coworker who voted for him Polybius Jan 21 #41

I'm sorry. I think they will be back. Norbert Jan 21 #42

That might be true, if people were actually paying attention Docreed2003 Jan 21 #44

Here's what's going to make a difference in terms of American sentiment. Frank D. Lincoln Jan 21 #45

Not only bdamomma Jan 21 #47

The sooner the better. 2naSalit Jan 21 #50

Works for me. patphil Jan 21 #54

If January 6th didnt stop people from voting for him CanonRay Jan 21 #55

Once again, my OP said nothing about elections. I wasn't alluding to elections. nt Frank D. Lincoln Jan 22 #63

You keep saying that but the election is a measure of his support that's self evident Arazi Jan 22 #80

I keep saying it because it's true. I wasn't thinking of elections when I wrote the OP. Frank D. Lincoln Jan 22 #83

I doubt it because the majority of americans are dumb as fuck according to the last election nt yaesu Jan 21 #56

It wont matter when he declares martial law. Ferrets are Cool Jan 22 #59

I fear Trump's going to do that sooner or later. Frank D. Lincoln Jan 22 #64

My fear is that... Astraea Jan 22 #60

He isn't doing anything that we didn't expect JI7 Jan 22 #61

Agreed. I'm not surprised by anything Trump has done since his inauguration. Frank D. Lincoln Jan 22 #66

His disastrous Covid-19 policies should have turned his supporters against him. Mariana Jan 22 #62

Because. Frank D. Lincoln Jan 22 #67

His followers are loving this. Tickle Jan 22 #65

They're happy now, but they won't be later after Trump is done destroying the country. Frank D. Lincoln Jan 22 #68

500 billion AI investment in US Tickle Jan 22 #69

Not likely. Patton French Jan 22 #70

It won't happen DFW Jan 22 #73

Thank you! hamsterjill Jan 22 #75

NONE of us can predict the future. We can only speculate. Frank D. Lincoln Jan 22 #85

We won't have to wait that long. DFW Jan 23 #97

I'll say it once more. No one can predict the future. We can only speculate. Frank D. Lincoln Jan 23 #102

It does not matter. Not a damn thing they can do about it. The time was Election Day and they failed. Nt helpisontheway Jan 22 #74

My OP didn't mention elections. I wasn't talking about elections. nt Frank D. Lincoln Jan 22 #87

People may loathe him but they will approve of his changes anyway.... AkFemDem Jan 22 #77

Regarding immigration, Frank D. Lincoln Jan 22 #94

Stop this wishful thinking. Bluetus Jan 22 #78

Dead on but dwayneb Jan 22 #82

I am sure you are correct. But that tells us Bluetus Jan 22 #92

It's not wishful thinking. My OP wasn't talking about elections. You read that into it. nt Frank D. Lincoln Jan 22 #88

The orange one is a reflection of his voters. All they care about is hate and cruel punishment of Dems & Libs. nt Hotler Jan 22 #84

I'm not nearly as optimistic as you are. City Lights Jan 22 #86

I'm pessimistic, not optimistic. Frank D. Lincoln Jan 22 #89

I was referring to having most of the nation turn on him. City Lights Jan 23 #105

Only time will tell. Frank D. Lincoln Jan 23 #107

Yes, but not the cult which is still bigger than it should be. themaguffin Jan 22 #90

I find it odd people still believe this sarisataka Jan 22 #91

I agree. betsuni Jan 23 #99

Sounds like a rebellion may be afoot, or should I say "Insurrection"? Ursus Rex Jan 22 #93

A plurality of voters are assholes, gullible morons or enablers Hassler Jan 22 #96

It's going to take decades to recover. nolabear Jan 23 #100

That is the most damaging. taxi Jan 23 #104

My guess is that he prefers the power to bully karynnj Jan 23 #106

It doesn't matter. GaYellowDawg Jan 23 #108

I wish I was that optimistic alarimer Jan 23 #109