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In reply to the discussion: What has surprised you most about the Trump Presidency? [View all]Buckeyeblue
(5,499 posts)94. That he has hung in there this long
I know he loves the attention but it seems like he would have lost interest in being president by now. He could have proclaimed the system broken beyond repair and gone off to create his own tv network.
But as we find out more and more about his dependance on Russia, I don't think he has a choice. Maybe his life, or his lifestyle, depends upon him staying president for two terms.
Otherwise, I think he would have moved on.
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That he is still alive given the hatred he has stirred up. Not advocating his demise.
olegramps
Oct 2018
#36
he's succeeding for them beyond their wildest dreams. Immigration, voting rights, environment, judge
Demovictory9
Oct 2018
#75
This. No dissenters among them. Lockstep - under threat? Blackmail? Bribes? Nt
lostnfound
Oct 2018
#88
The level of his support, by the idiots and the traitors in the Senate and Congress.
Autumn
Oct 2018
#4
I'm surprised that Republicans who I had previously regarded as fairly moderate
Arkansas Granny
Oct 2018
#7
I'm surprised at how evil he is. Not just mean and petty, but pure evil.
LastLiberal in PalmSprings
Oct 2018
#10
when those deplorables look in the mirror, they see a person as deplorable as them.
spanone
Oct 2018
#15
How little the GOP seems to care about the fact that history will vilify them as traitors and
malchickiwick
Oct 2018
#24
I can't say surprised. But to the extent that so many can't be bothered
Guy Whitey Corngood
Oct 2018
#31
Agreed. I was looking forward to them seeing the reality of this loser.
Power 2 the People
Oct 2018
#34
Lowering or eliminating the traditional norms and standards that are the foundation
procon
Oct 2018
#44
That he is nasty and vicious and mean and untruthful and irrational and incoherent and stupid
The Velveteen Ocelot
Oct 2018
#53
That a narcissistic fool that loves only himself would be ALLOWED to destroy
Freethinker65
Oct 2018
#76
If he leaves the Presidency without a war, it will be the only time I give him credit
Polybius
Oct 2018
#114
I'm surprised and amazed at the level of anger and hatred he's brought out in our country.
Totally Tunsie
Oct 2018
#86
It shocked me how FAST the takeover was. It happened so damned fast. Like someone took a crowbar...
Hekate
Oct 2018
#105
It's exactly what Republicans did to North Carolina when they took over in 2010.
SMC22307
Oct 2018
#107
That two years later, he lies more, more criminal allegations, proves stupidity, illiteracy
Skruffy
Oct 2018
#113
I'm surprised at just how bad he is in every way. I knew it wouldn't be good, but
Vinca
Oct 2018
#116
I'm surprised he hasn't started a war with Iran or N. Korea to whip up his approval numbers
Va Lefty
Oct 2018
#131