Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Metaphorical

(2,094 posts)
59. President of Venezuela?
Tue Aug 13, 2024, 01:24 PM
Aug 13

Seriously, I think his kids will do him in, assuming Putin doesn't get him first, or Iranian assassins, or the drugs, or deranged MAGA kids, or just his own failing cognitive abilities. Suppose he does have Alzheimer's (and I think he does). In that case, he's also at risk for strokes and brain haemorrhages, a major coronary infarction, or any number of other potential medical conditions.

I think the reality is that even the MAGAts are struggling with him at this point - he's not extreme enough, and they are likely also coming to the same realization about his age and mental capacity. If he loses, he'll be 82 in 2028. Even if he wasn't showing fairly obvious signs of "early" onset Alzheimers, he's not going to lead their revolution.

He will run again in 2028 Johnny2X2X Aug 12 #1
Good. He'll be babbling and drooling even more then. unblock Aug 12 #4
And... 2naSalit Aug 12 #14
Agree Johnny2X2X Aug 12 #16
Especially if there is a down ticket blue wave central scrutinizer Aug 12 #25
From prison? ProudMNDemocrat Aug 12 #8
Unfortunately Johnny2X2X Aug 12 #18
☹️ Bucky Aug 12 #21
He will never stop runnin, ala 2020... getagrip_already Aug 12 #9
Here, you need this NJCher Aug 12 #11
He will announce that he's running again so he can keep grifting from his cult. Lonestarblue Aug 12 #15
I don't see how they can dump him wryter2000 Aug 12 #28
Which Republican leaders ? JI7 Aug 13 #53
Lord, I hope so. Oopsie Daisy Aug 12 #26
If that happens, I don't think he'll be alive. GaYellowDawg Aug 12 #27
He'll be 82 years old then. I doubt he would get the nomination, especially if he loses this year. OLDMDDEM Aug 13 #51
It will give our gang a great chance to pad their lead, GreenWave Aug 13 #60
And I would add even his demise doesn't ALBliberal Aug 12 #2
Yup. The media will still have a strong right-wing bias and billionaires will still fund the march toward autocracy unblock Aug 12 #5
And that's what's so depressing Jerry2144 Aug 12 #6
I Think It Calms Significantly ProfessorGAC Aug 12 #19
This is a most depressing thought. North Shore Chicago Aug 12 #3
For some reason he makes me think of this song. "I Started a Joke" by the Bee Gees tetedur Aug 12 #7
Ha!!!! Traildogbob Aug 12 #30
I think his post-political career will be a weekly series of Torchlight Aug 12 #10
Need golden socks to go with those golden chucks Bucky Aug 12 #22
Traitor Turd might not make it to November. Kid Berwyn Aug 12 #12
who will replace him? NJCher Aug 12 #13
Tucker Carlson Cartoonist Aug 12 #29
re Carlson NJCher Aug 12 #40
Maga approves Cartoonist Aug 12 #41
that was acknowledged NJCher Aug 12 #42
Jon Voigt? Please. Zoomie1986 Aug 13 #46
yeah, and I didn't know who one of them even was NJCher Aug 13 #55
His only appeal to them is his authoritarianism birdographer Aug 13 #54
When a black man became President, the repukes lost their shit, and foisted Trump on us. Aristus Aug 12 #17
Dotard said if Biden won in 2020, we would never hear from him again.... Just another lie. keithbvadu2 Aug 12 #20
And the blessing of Trump (which we should all appreciate) is Dan Aug 12 #23
After November 5, he will only be known as "Defendent Trump." Sogo Aug 12 #24
I don't know about that. He has two kinds of followers. There are a few billionaires Scrivener7 Aug 12 #31
I'm wondering how well mantained Arne Aug 12 #32
No doubt he and his B.See Aug 12 #35
Maybe his new strategy is to be declared. Turbineguy Aug 12 #33
He'll never go away XanaDUer2 Aug 12 #34
I would not be surprised to see TFG flee the country if he loses LetMyPeopleVote Aug 12 #36
Why do people keep trotting out this stale nonsense? Zoomie1986 Aug 13 #48
TFG talked last night about fleeing to Venezuela if he loses LetMyPeopleVote Aug 13 #50
Even when he's incarcerated he will still try to keep his ugly face in the news ColinC Aug 12 #37
He can try all he wants to get attention from jail Zoomie1986 Aug 13 #49
I see him in prison starting 9.16.24 so IDKWYATA! Brainfodder Aug 12 #38
from 2025 to the pine box, he will be the Godfather of the GOP. WarGamer Aug 12 #39
Nope, until he drops dead, he's never going away. BlueTsunami2018 Aug 12 #43
TFG says he'll flee to Venezuela if he loses the election and invites Elon to visit him LetMyPeopleVote Aug 13 #44
The GQP will be done with him. Sky Jewels Aug 13 #45
As long as what's left of Trump haunting the news... RidinWithHarris Aug 13 #47
It will be the last of him as a candidate for president GoodRaisin Aug 13 #52
It has been said ... Straw Man Aug 13 #56
He's Venezuela's problem now lame54 Aug 13 #57
He'll announce his candidacy for 2028 shortly after the election. dalton99a Aug 13 #58
President of Venezuela? Metaphorical Aug 13 #59
Latest Discussions»General Discussion»It's not the last of Trum...»Reply #59