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Siwsan

(26,275 posts)
Wed May 20, 2020, 04:23 PM May 2020

When Joe Biden wins a big victory, in November, what's your greatest fear about trump*

As in, what kind of disaster do you think he will attempt to trigger. And, which side will the majority of the GOP choose - the side that is for the good/survival of the nation, or the side that might keep their dossiers under wraps. I know I keep coming back to that explanation for why they are putting party over nation, but my gut says that's a big part of the problem.

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When Joe Biden wins a big victory, in November, what's your greatest fear about trump* (Original Post) Siwsan May 2020 OP
That he will launch a nuclear strike and call his minions to riot SoonerPride May 2020 #1
Yup. He ain't going down without blowing the whole place up. Budi May 2020 #2
Yea, that minions issues is likely a given. Siwsan May 2020 #4
I actually had a dream the other night that he launched a nuclear strike on his way out democrattotheend May 2020 #22
That he'll go full Hitler, and the 40% douche-bag segment of the country will go with him. (nt) Paladin May 2020 #3
If it's taking the cowards way out, good. If it's the scorched earth thing - not good. Siwsan May 2020 #7
Unfortunately, my money is on shanti May 2020 #11
We have to be prepared for an actual fight. SoonerPride May 2020 #8
I agree with you. Paladin May 2020 #12
He will rupture and I'll be standing downstream Loki Liesmith May 2020 #5
Yea, I could see that happening Siwsan May 2020 #10
Answer: I don't subscribe to "we know he will" conspiracy theories brooklynite May 2020 #6
Just doing some mental meandering. Participation is not obligatory, by any means. Siwsan May 2020 #9
He'll just walk away greymattermom May 2020 #13
That's actually what I hope for. Just not what I expect Siwsan May 2020 #15
We'll see a slew of pardons for one thing, Bayard May 2020 #14
His followers will show up with their AR-15s and force the electors to vote for him. LastLiberal in PalmSprings May 2020 #16
I have no fear of him now. Kaleva May 2020 #17
I actually wonder if his cult might be the bigger danger Siwsan May 2020 #18
the crazies will still be here long after Trump is out of office and power. Kaleva May 2020 #19
I'm fearful that Turd will stir up the gun fondlers ... Brother Mythos May 2020 #20
My biggest fear DFW May 2020 #21

Siwsan

(26,275 posts)
4. Yea, that minions issues is likely a given.
Wed May 20, 2020, 04:28 PM
May 2020

I am going to plan staying home until the dust settles. Well, of course, I might be doing that anyway, due to the virus.

democrattotheend

(11,605 posts)
22. I actually had a dream the other night that he launched a nuclear strike on his way out
Thu May 21, 2020, 08:26 PM
May 2020

My dream was kind of cartoonish, fortunately, but it was still pretty scary.

SoonerPride

(12,286 posts)
8. We have to be prepared for an actual fight.
Wed May 20, 2020, 04:29 PM
May 2020

I hope it doesn't come to that. But if there is a call to arms then so be it.

They will not have me hiding in my home hoping they go away.

He departs peacefully or is forced out, at gunpoint if necessary.

Paladin

(28,266 posts)
12. I agree with you.
Wed May 20, 2020, 04:43 PM
May 2020

I've been a vigorous proponent of gun controls for decades. But I've owned and used firearms for more than 60 years.

It's gotten out of control, beyond our wildest nightmares. If trump and his goons want to establish a 4th Reich, what's stopping them from doing it? Bill Barr? Mitch McConnell? The tattered remains of the U.S. Constitution? A decent guy like Joe Biden and those who vote for him?

Better get ready.

Siwsan

(26,275 posts)
10. Yea, I could see that happening
Wed May 20, 2020, 04:30 PM
May 2020

I keep picturing Jack Nicholson at the end of 'The Witches of Eastwick'.

greymattermom

(5,754 posts)
13. He'll just walk away
Wed May 20, 2020, 05:01 PM
May 2020

to occupy his illegal residence at Mar a Lago. He'll tell his supporters to do something. A few will, and they will be arrested. Total fizzle.

Siwsan

(26,275 posts)
15. That's actually what I hope for. Just not what I expect
Wed May 20, 2020, 05:06 PM
May 2020

trump* has a history of walking away from failures, and pretending they were a success. That was on a state and only somewhat national stage. This is on the world stage.

Personally, I hope something 'prevents' him from doing anything other than leaving, and the earlier the better. Say, November 4. I think Pence would be far less vindictive.

Bayard

(22,105 posts)
14. We'll see a slew of pardons for one thing,
Wed May 20, 2020, 05:05 PM
May 2020

Many more rollbacks of environmental laws, complete souring of international relations. And yeah--he could very well start a war to leave Biden mopping up, like everything else. He and Barr will try to put something in place to avoid prosecution.

We know he is a very poor loser. But come hell or high water, the Secret Service will drag his lard ass out of the White House in January if he refuses to go, or tries some stunt.

16. His followers will show up with their AR-15s and force the electors to vote for him.
Wed May 20, 2020, 05:09 PM
May 2020

After watching their behavior in Michigan, I feel they will do whatever their leader tells them to. He's already laying the groundwork for declaring the election rigged, which is what he did during the 2016 election.

Siwsan

(26,275 posts)
18. I actually wonder if his cult might be the bigger danger
Wed May 20, 2020, 05:23 PM
May 2020

That is one scary, ignorant, delusional, reactive group of people.

Brother Mythos

(1,442 posts)
20. I'm fearful that Turd will stir up the gun fondlers ...
Wed May 20, 2020, 05:33 PM
May 2020

in one of many desperate attempts to remain in power. I don't believe armed insurrection will work, but things will be destroyed, and innocent people will be injured and killed.

DFW

(54,414 posts)
21. My biggest fear
Wed May 20, 2020, 05:36 PM
May 2020

That we will continue to hear his name outside of Federal indictments despite there never again being any need to

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