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Frank D. Lincoln

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85. NONE of us can predict the future. We can only speculate.

Wed Jan 22, 2025, 10:24 AM

Jan 22

Only time will tell how things play out.

My speculation is that Trump will end up turning most Americans against him including a majority of the people who voted for him.

But it's only two days after his inauguration.

Let's see how Trump voters feel a year from now.

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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