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rurallib

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1. Was just talking about that with one of our kids

Sun May 9, 2021, 01:55 PM

May 2021

We think it would collapse fairly soon because it is basically built on Trump's personality.
There will be those who will try to pick up the banner, but they just won't have the ability to pull it off.

Pence? One of the kids? De Santis? Abbot? McConnell? they just don't have the personality.
McCarthy? Hawley? Just don't see anyone. Cotton?

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I've been thinking. What if Trump unexpectedly died? Would his movement collapse? [View all] machoneman May 2021 OP

Was just talking about that with one of our kids rurallib May 2021 #1

My belief is that it really has nothing to do with trump's personality, my feeling is that they hate Escurumbele May 2021 #45

One thing for sure: they're all just DYING to find out! dchill May 2021 #68

Hard to say. roamer65 May 2021 #2

By the time the partying has subsided and we've put the empties in the recycling bin, Ocelot II May 2021 #3

While I agree with you mostly. Claustrum May 2021 #30

Certainly before a replacement, a QAnon-type conspiracy would declare him not dead. StClone May 2021 #81

Definitely. Conspiracy is expected from them at this point. Claustrum May 2021 #88

They like Trump because he's a white, loudmouthed lout like themselves. nt Progressive Jones May 2021 #106

The entire U.S. would be inundated with countless asshole Republicans DENVERPOPS May 2021 #34

We can always dream ironflange May 2021 #4

According to Timothy Snyder, author of "On Tyranny" jmbar2 May 2021 #5

+1, Putin's Whore is the devil we do know and he's easy to demonize the devil we don't know might be uponit7771 May 2021 #10

I hate to say this, but I wonder Dan May 2021 #19

Historically most authoritarian regimes on the leader's death, like Spain, rickyhall May 2021 #37

North Korea hasn't suffered that fate. misanthrope May 2021 #53

China? KPN May 2021 #61

North Korea's dictatorship is based on a cult of family jmbar2 May 2021 #93

Don't threaten me with a good time gratuitous May 2021 #6

His mother never made it to 90. BlueStater May 2021 #20

Neither one of them were morbidly obese, either. GoCubsGo May 2021 #26

Crap. I thought they died much younger mountain grammy May 2021 #77

His legacy of hate and ignorance would continue Chainfire May 2021 #7

I don't want him to die unexpectedly dalton99a May 2021 #8

Trump dying would be getting off the hook easily Chainfire May 2021 #11

You know he's a supreme narcissist, right? llmart May 2021 #23

I agree. ShazzieB May 2021 #66

I don't think so Chainfire May 2021 #114

A loser in an orange jumpsuit please Unwind Your Mind May 2021 #49

Oh, happy day! Scottie Mom May 2021 #63

Oh, Scottie, BEAM ME UP!!!!! MyOwnPeace May 2021 #78

Thanks! Scottie Mom May 2021 #83

Oh, yeah!!!!!! MyOwnPeace May 2021 #85

Good one !!! Scottie Mom May 2021 #86

He would see a poor innocent victim in the mirror ZonkerHarris May 2021 #82

LOL! joshdawg May 2021 #52

Every day a step closer Blue Owl May 2021 #9

I've been wondering the same thing! 50 Shades Of Blue May 2021 #12

Tea party to Trump to ? Red Mountain May 2021 #13

It would probably spring even more conspiracy theories from the demented and ignorant GOP, and the RKP5637 May 2021 #14

What about Junior? Midnight Writer May 2021 #15

I can't wait to find out world wide wally May 2021 #16

Nope, I think that his cult would say Dan May 2021 #17

Lindsey Graham said the republican party cannot go forward without Trump. So .... Walleye May 2021 #18

His cult will turn him into a martyr and invent conspiracy theories over his death. GoCubsGo May 2021 #21

They would put him on display at Mar-a-lago, like Lenin. bluedigger May 2021 #22

Yep. $45 for parking; $90 for a glimpse of the great man; $135 for an expanded tour dalton99a May 2021 #28

Three possible scenarios, IMO: JHB May 2021 #24

1 then 2 leading to 3 zipplewrath May 2021 #29

A lot would also hinge on non-politicial RW media figures JHB May 2021 #32

My bet DENVERPOPS May 2021 #38

Despite wingnut bleating the name even RAYGUN is abstract and forgotten. UTUSN May 2021 #25

This message was self-deleted by its author Prof. Toru Tanaka May 2021 #56

Ivanka or Don jr would probably take over Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin May 2021 #27

That might be fun to watch dianaredwing May 2021 #72

Several people would vie for leadership and the movement would fracture into pieces. nt Binkie The Clown May 2021 #31

This would be the most likely scenario. smirkymonkey May 2021 #97

I want to see him John Ludi May 2021 #33

omg covered in refried beans??!! Grasswire2 May 2021 #101

I've asked myself the same question, rownesheck May 2021 #35

Always wanting to help: MyOwnPeace May 2021 #90

Gold plated sarcophagi would be cloned and travel the land in Cadillac motorcades bucolic_frolic May 2021 #36

Evolution Nasruddin May 2021 #39

since it's a personality cult NJCher May 2021 #40

No Because it's not about Trump Sucha NastyWoman May 2021 #41

I dread the day he dies ... CloudWatcher May 2021 #42

All Hail Mike Lindell. Iggo May 2021 #43

i think his movement would die. barbtries May 2021 #44

I've already seen 'Don Jr. 2028' on bumper stickers. SergeStorms May 2021 #46

Would the unwashed Q-publican masses believe he really died? Martin Eden May 2021 #47

The conspiracy theories would explode SoonerPride May 2021 #48

Exactly. Nt dflprincess May 2021 #51

Yup. Being dead didn't stop them from thinking JFK Jr. would swoop in with a big reveal... JHB May 2021 #65

Cults can live on after their leaders die misanthrope May 2021 #50

But that guy is said to have risen from the dead, and is still alive, Ocelot II May 2021 #57

Other religions include a resurrection myth misanthrope May 2021 #99

Yes, of course; but that isn't the point. Ocelot II May 2021 #100

More like the Elvis conspiracies misanthrope May 2021 #104

Unexpectedly? The dudes gonna drop dead any minute! I'm not doctor, but I'd give him way less than brewens May 2021 #54

Yes...fade to nothing...someone would try and grab the "baton", it would fizzle ashredux May 2021 #55

Another authoritarian racist dickhead would step up to take his place. LudwigPastorius May 2021 #58

Dunno, but can't wait to find out. TreasonousBastard May 2021 #59

Death is too homegirl May 2021 #60

His fuckhead cultists will freak out when he doesn't rise from the dead after three days Orrex May 2021 #62

STOP TRYING TO CHEER ME UP! 634-5789 May 2021 #64

Call me crazy, but I'm thinking multigraincracker May 2021 #67

Some dreams can (or should) come true ... Martin Eden May 2021 #69

I don't think it's about him TheFarseer May 2021 #70

A sweet little old lady was overheard saying a fervent prayer in church: Martin Eden May 2021 #71

Might to a long way towards proving there is a God. Jakes Progress May 2021 #73

The Clodfather is the sticky glue that holds it all together. Harker May 2021 #74

One can only hope! I hope I live long enough to celebrate. n/t Paper Roses May 2021 #75

I don't think we have to wait that long. bluescribbler May 2021 #76

They'd claim he was murdered by The Clintons and George Soros. NellieStarbuck May 2021 #79

No, the movement is more then Trump. nt Raine May 2021 #80

His multiple court visits will do more to tarnish his movement scarytomcat May 2021 #84

Donnie Jr might try and take his lap dancing queen. keithbvadu2 May 2021 #87

Ew. Iggo May 2021 #98

If you study history, the answer is yes. Something will arise to take it's place. PortTack May 2021 #89

Hawley and Cruz would step over his casket Kingofalldems May 2021 #91

Hundreds of Trumpers would wait three weeks over his grave site waiting for him resurrect. Nexus2 May 2021 #92

Pat Robertson says he/we have the power to raise the dead. keithbvadu2 May 2021 #95

When PR dies, will his son resurrect him or let him stay dead so the son can keep the bucks? keithbvadu2 May 2021 #96

The next King Predator? moondust May 2021 #94

Trump's death won't matter because his followers won't believe it. Yavin4 May 2021 #102

A year ago, I would have thought it would fade without him StarfishSaver May 2021 #103

I'd be satisfied with "Trump suddenly died". nt Progressive Jones May 2021 #105

One possibility drmeow May 2021 #107

Mostly, yes. David__77 May 2021 #108

I would probably pour myself a celebratory drink. nt Tommy Carcetti May 2021 #109

If this happened Murphyb849 May 2021 #110

Trump is replaceable. Initech May 2021 #111

Yes. Straw Man May 2021 #112

They'd just watch another reality show. betsuni May 2021 #113