But there is truth in that statement. Rump always must be the center of attention, and I mean ALWAYS. He's probably seething with anger seeing people celebrating Kamala like that, envious of the adoration she gets - and not he. If we can keep this up, he'll probably explode out of sheer rage and jealousy, and we'll be rid of him. That wo…
But there is truth in that statement. Rump always must be the center of attention, and I mean ALWAYS. He's probably seething with anger seeing people celebrating Kamala like that, envious of the adoration she gets - and not he. If we can keep this up, he'll probably explode out of sheer rage and jealousy, and we'll be rid of him. That would be nice. The biggest dangers I'm seeing is the Supreme Court simply overruling the election and handing the presidency to Rump, and some deranged gun-bunny MAGAt making an attempt on Kamala's life...
Of course Trump feels attention should be always on him. He is a malignant narcissist and that is how they think. In this respect, he reminds me of the last German emperor, Wilhelm II.
I’m familiar with the concept of playing the dozens. Trump takes himself far too seriously and hates any criticism or mockery of himself, no matter how well deserved.
He sure got it yesterday from the NABJ!! How I LOVED hearing him being laughed at by the audience. And then, it was the lead story this morning on CBS. Hopefully, on every network news channel. I think we got to witness the beginning of the end of the trump era yesterday; hopefully, the end of the MAGAt era, as well.
For sure, but just look at the extraordinary aristocratic pomp and ceremony of the age. These days I'm always struck by the sheer panoply of medals et al adorning the chests and shoulders of top military and more.
Not only that, but he encompasses the whole of the "dark triad": narcissism, machiavellism and psychopathy. That's what makes him especially dangerous and vile.
Dutch, kudos to Rachel Scott for starting off the interview with questions that the mainstream media has been afraid to ask Donald Trump.
Of course he resisted answering the questions!! Of course he struck back in a defensive stance! He doesn't know how to answer questions that put him on the spot, and attempt to hold him responsible for his racist and inane words and actions.
If his followers can't see through his false "Christianity", his selfishness, his lack of integrity, then any crazy, unhinged answers he gives to valid questions will be met with applause and adulation.
Trevy, you're right about that and I still say "Shame on them" for overlooking his desires to tell everyone how to live and what to think. People that love ans respect him are anything but "Christian" in my book, and I could write a book about how I feel and have felt about Donald Trump for the last 8 years.
As someone wrote so eloquently (sadly, I can't remember who it was): "Trump's followers aren't shocked by his scandals, they are strengthened by them. Trump is an asshole. And he teaches his followers that it's okay to be an asshole. They vote for him BECAUSE he's an asshole. They vote for him because they WANT to be a racist, misogynistic, egocentric, pussy-grabbing and money-grabbing asshole just like their idol."
I've long fretted over the thought that SCOTUS would simply hand over the keys to Trump.
Right now I'm chasing a theory: SCOTUS decisions aren't self-executing; they depend on the Executive Branch for enforcement according to the Constitution.
Is there some process in place that can somehow prevent such a Judicial coup without creating a constitutional crisis??
“John Marshall has made his decision, now let him enforce it”. Andrew Jackson.
So there's that - outright rebellion is another. I think SCOTUS knows what the consequences of such an attempt - giving tRump the WH - would be, for them at least, especially now that they've given President Biden an unprecedented degree of immunity.
Exactly, Kathleen. The Extreme Court gets to decide when the president gets immunity, and when he doesn't. It doesn't take higher maths to figure out they will give Rump significantly more leeway than Biden...
It is Biden right now, however, until January 20, 2025. I don't think Pres Biden would abuse his office, but the grant of immunity is there, and let it percolate through the courts. Not that I'm advocating for anything of the sort, but sauce for the goose . . .
Me too. In fascist circles, very often a war of succession breaks out once the "strong man" *cough cough* or idol dies. Let the MAGAts squabble among themselves and put a dagger in their own collective backs, I say, and be done with 'em.
But there is truth in that statement. Rump always must be the center of attention, and I mean ALWAYS. He's probably seething with anger seeing people celebrating Kamala like that, envious of the adoration she gets - and not he. If we can keep this up, he'll probably explode out of sheer rage and jealousy, and we'll be rid of him. That would be nice. The biggest dangers I'm seeing is the Supreme Court simply overruling the election and handing the presidency to Rump, and some deranged gun-bunny MAGAt making an attempt on Kamala's life...
Of course Trump feels attention should be always on him. He is a malignant narcissist and that is how they think. In this respect, he reminds me of the last German emperor, Wilhelm II.
If you know "the dozens," the effective response is to laugh in his face.
"Yo mama" should make him explode out of sheer rage and jealousy, and we'll be rid of him.
I’m familiar with the concept of playing the dozens. Trump takes himself far too seriously and hates any criticism or mockery of himself, no matter how well deserved.
He sure got it yesterday from the NABJ!! How I LOVED hearing him being laughed at by the audience. And then, it was the lead story this morning on CBS. Hopefully, on every network news channel. I think we got to witness the beginning of the end of the trump era yesterday; hopefully, the end of the MAGAt era, as well.
For sure, but just look at the extraordinary aristocratic pomp and ceremony of the age. These days I'm always struck by the sheer panoply of medals et al adorning the chests and shoulders of top military and more.
Not only that, but he encompasses the whole of the "dark triad": narcissism, machiavellism and psychopathy. That's what makes him especially dangerous and vile.
Dutch, kudos to Rachel Scott for starting off the interview with questions that the mainstream media has been afraid to ask Donald Trump.
Of course he resisted answering the questions!! Of course he struck back in a defensive stance! He doesn't know how to answer questions that put him on the spot, and attempt to hold him responsible for his racist and inane words and actions.
If his followers can't see through his false "Christianity", his selfishness, his lack of integrity, then any crazy, unhinged answers he gives to valid questions will be met with applause and adulation.
All I can say is "Shame on them."
Don't forget that he have the Christians something pretty big: abortion. They're willing to overlook the rest.
Trevy, you're right about that and I still say "Shame on them" for overlooking his desires to tell everyone how to live and what to think. People that love ans respect him are anything but "Christian" in my book, and I could write a book about how I feel and have felt about Donald Trump for the last 8 years.
I agree. Unfortunately, they also see it as righteous to tell everyone how to live since they, and only they, answer to a higher call🙄
They aren't answering to a higher call. They are answering to their idol, Donald Trump.
Yes, but that's the justification they use to do anything, no matter how morally it legally wrong.
Spot on. It's a cult, and Rump is their cult leader. It's not a "higher call", what they are following is the lowest possible call there is.
Chances are that his cult followers (I won't say 'voters' anymore) are malignant narcissists just like him, and they support him because of that.
And yes, definitely a large dose of kudos to Rachel Scott for tearing down his orange mask!
Yes, he has given them permission to act on their narcissistic tendencies.
As someone wrote so eloquently (sadly, I can't remember who it was): "Trump's followers aren't shocked by his scandals, they are strengthened by them. Trump is an asshole. And he teaches his followers that it's okay to be an asshole. They vote for him BECAUSE he's an asshole. They vote for him because they WANT to be a racist, misogynistic, egocentric, pussy-grabbing and money-grabbing asshole just like their idol."
True!!
I've long fretted over the thought that SCOTUS would simply hand over the keys to Trump.
Right now I'm chasing a theory: SCOTUS decisions aren't self-executing; they depend on the Executive Branch for enforcement according to the Constitution.
Is there some process in place that can somehow prevent such a Judicial coup without creating a constitutional crisis??
“John Marshall has made his decision, now let him enforce it”. Andrew Jackson.
So there's that - outright rebellion is another. I think SCOTUS knows what the consequences of such an attempt - giving tRump the WH - would be, for them at least, especially now that they've given President Biden an unprecedented degree of immunity.
But doesn't this new-found "immunity" go to whomever the SCOTUS wants it to? And that isn't necessarily Biden.
Exactly, Kathleen. The Extreme Court gets to decide when the president gets immunity, and when he doesn't. It doesn't take higher maths to figure out they will give Rump significantly more leeway than Biden...
It is Biden right now, however, until January 20, 2025. I don't think Pres Biden would abuse his office, but the grant of immunity is there, and let it percolate through the courts. Not that I'm advocating for anything of the sort, but sauce for the goose . . .
I'm hoping for a major neural or cardiac event, because no one will vote for Vance as President.
Me too. In fascist circles, very often a war of succession breaks out once the "strong man" *cough cough* or idol dies. Let the MAGAts squabble among themselves and put a dagger in their own collective backs, I say, and be done with 'em.