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In less than two weeks the same adoring fans will turn on him (Original Post) malaise Mar 2020 OP
The true cultists will never turn on him. They'll blame obama. dem4decades Mar 2020 #1
Agree. I talked to one last night. Rorey Mar 2020 #6
Yeah but not all who voted for him are cultists and many are turning away. lark Mar 2020 #43
i hope you are right rampartc Mar 2020 #2
In their sick minds, it's the fault of Democrats Rorey Mar 2020 #8
Same here. Hope filled with the realization that they are nucking futs! TheBlackAdder Mar 2020 #55
Now they are saying: He's doing the best he can. Walleye Mar 2020 #3
Trump's "best" is a pretty low bar... Wounded Bear Mar 2020 #47
Correct, wounded bear Walleye Mar 2020 #60
Only if they clinically suffer... FarPoint Mar 2020 #4
I agree, I think many will Marrah_Goodman Mar 2020 #5
No they won't as long as Faux keeps backing him doc03 Mar 2020 #7
Malaise, what makes you say this? dmr Mar 2020 #9
The number of dead will be sinking in by then malaise Mar 2020 #13
No they won't. If they haven't turned on him Luciferous Mar 2020 #10
Nope Cosmocat Mar 2020 #11
Positive thinking, we need that now. BeckyDem Mar 2020 #12
Not all of them mercuryblues Mar 2020 #14
Same thing in our state. redstatebluegirl Mar 2020 #51
Exactly mercuryblues Mar 2020 #63
Wow that must be on the net somewhere in the darkness. redstatebluegirl Mar 2020 #64
Sorry Malaise ProfessorGAC Mar 2020 #15
Sorry, my friend, but I think you're wrong on this one PJMcK Mar 2020 #16
I hear you and Prof malaise Mar 2020 #17
It's going to have to hit them personally.. HipChick Mar 2020 #26
And it will malaise Mar 2020 #31
There have already been a couple of murder cases.. HipChick Mar 2020 #32
Indeed malaise Mar 2020 #37
That is awesome! I miss working with kids. I told the principal I would GreenPartyVoter Mar 2020 #46
Lots of parents would love tutors for specific subjects malaise Mar 2020 #49
One trumpster friend is 65, married to an 85 year old Luz Mar 2020 #57
i agree..hes peeling off the ones who still have at least one foot in reality.. samnsara Mar 2020 #18
Nope. Cults don't work that way. They literally follow their leader to their deaths. patricia92243 Mar 2020 #19
There's always this option - from JHB's thread malaise Mar 2020 #20
Unnnn, latest excuse is China covered everything up. uponit7771 Mar 2020 #21
I think you are right DenverJared Mar 2020 #22
ReTHUGs will be wiped out in November malaise Mar 2020 #23
Can't wait DenverJared Mar 2020 #24
Exactly. It's the beginning of the End for Trump fescuerescue Mar 2020 #25
And the party that put him in office. nt Phoenix61 Mar 2020 #30
Never. RedSpartan Mar 2020 #27
Nah, they'll blame Pelosi, Schumer, Obama, Dems, governors, etc. TwilightZone Mar 2020 #28
I believe you are correct. Phoenix61 Mar 2020 #29
Great post malaise Mar 2020 #34
Not so sure about that Beringia Mar 2020 #35
A Dem adding something to his life Phoenix61 Mar 2020 #39
He'll drop some racist crud and his supporters will stick with him. Hoyt Mar 2020 #33
Really? So you think his approval ratings will drop? nt USALiberal Mar 2020 #36
Nope. They're already claiming it would have been "much worse" with Hillary or Biden Azathoth Mar 2020 #38
As long as they have someone else to blame, they will never give him up. Never. hatrack Mar 2020 #40
The Dayton Ohio African Violet Association malaise Mar 2020 #41
I hope you are right JustAnotherGen Mar 2020 #42
As the numbers in Red states start climbing, mcar Mar 2020 #44
People have been predicting this for years now. cwydro Mar 2020 #45
SSDD sarisataka Mar 2020 #48
How quickly can a nation execute a treasonous President? Brainfodder Mar 2020 #50
Think so, huh? Not me. Firestorm49 Mar 2020 #52
I wish I could share your optimism. (nt) Paladin Mar 2020 #53
There will be "stragglers," true believers left over. no_hypocrisy Mar 2020 #54
Hitler didn't kill their grannies n/t malaise Mar 2020 #58
I think that will depend on why they voted for him in the first place. The Velveteen Ocelot Mar 2020 #56
Many realize now he's claiming he's done a great job duforsure Mar 2020 #59
after every event people say this and things NEVER change mucifer Mar 2020 #61
It is a sure bet against that edhopper Mar 2020 #62

dem4decades

(11,300 posts)
1. The true cultists will never turn on him. They'll blame obama.
Mon Mar 30, 2020, 07:49 AM
Mar 2020

They're fucking idiots, i come in contact with them. They are the dumbest of the dumb.

Rorey

(8,445 posts)
6. Agree. I talked to one last night.
Mon Mar 30, 2020, 07:55 AM
Mar 2020

My ex-husband called out of the blue. He apparently watches FauxNews all day long. I'm not even sure if FauxNews turned on 45 that my ex-husband would turn on him. He's gulped down the Kool-Aid.

lark

(23,138 posts)
43. Yeah but not all who voted for him are cultists and many are turning away.
Mon Mar 30, 2020, 09:33 AM
Mar 2020

I know 3 Repugs who voted for him who have totally turned against him and will not vote for him in 2020, 2 of them will now not vote for any R at the national level until drumpf is out of office. One is a pharmacist who turned against drumpf because of his ignorant handling of this and the total lies. He is so pissed that he has lupus patients that depend on Chlorquine to live and he can't get it now because all the rw assholes are buying it up and some of them have already died from it. People of science will not vote for him again, even f they did the first time, unless they have accepted funding from the rw.

Walleye

(31,035 posts)
3. Now they are saying: He's doing the best he can.
Mon Mar 30, 2020, 07:52 AM
Mar 2020

They are so dumb. That is true, it is also exactly the cause of the catastrophe. And he will never do any better.

FarPoint

(12,425 posts)
4. Only if they clinically suffer...
Mon Mar 30, 2020, 07:53 AM
Mar 2020

As long as they have no direct contact with suffering from tRumps failures..they will continue to worship him...he is their team you know...

tRumpsters have always suffered in a passive sense...they truly are sold he's on their side which has never existed... denial is strong....

So, if many tRumpsters are able to connect the dots in the next month...then we can heal... otherwise ...you know the pain ahead.

dmr

(28,349 posts)
9. Malaise, what makes you say this?
Mon Mar 30, 2020, 08:06 AM
Mar 2020

You're not one to make off the wall statements. You sound so certain. Why?

I want this to be true, so what do you see that the rest of us don't?


Edit:
Could it be this?
https://www.democraticunderground.com/100213201075

malaise

(269,134 posts)
13. The number of dead will be sinking in by then
Mon Mar 30, 2020, 08:14 AM
Mar 2020

I heard from two siblings overnight - they both said their Trumpie neighbors are still in shock that he said that if the death numbers are between 100,000 and 200,000 then it means he did a good job. That was a truly "He said what" moment for many.

And yes we all want this to be true

Cosmocat

(14,567 posts)
11. Nope
Mon Mar 30, 2020, 08:10 AM
Mar 2020

the fall back position will be what it was with W - we all have to come together, not is not the time to criticize! Then of course as time passes, IT IS IN THE PAST, WE NEED TO MOVE ON! It will just tear this country apart to hold him accountable!

That is what they did with W, it is what they did with Reagen ...

They do the same thing time after time after time - slander the ever loving fuck out of the D POTUS 24-7, rationalize and bully to try to stave off criticism while the R potus burns shit down before this fall back approach.

mercuryblues

(14,537 posts)
14. Not all of them
Mon Mar 30, 2020, 08:21 AM
Mar 2020

In my state they think our trump humping governor and trump are doing great. We have less than 1,000 cases. We have also done less than 5,000 tests. trump is saving them. NYC is bad because of Cuomo and media lies.

redstatebluegirl

(12,265 posts)
51. Same thing in our state.
Mon Mar 30, 2020, 10:29 AM
Mar 2020

Our crazy Trumper neighbor put out his 12 Trump signs over the weekend. Up until 2016 we thought he was an ok guy, but he has gone WAY over the edge for this monster.

mercuryblues

(14,537 posts)
63. Exactly
Mon Mar 30, 2020, 10:57 AM
Mar 2020

I stay in because they go out. On my local FB news feed there is a guy that is adamant that the WHO has the cure for this but won't give it to trump because they hate him. These people are so far down delusional highway they can't be reasoned with.

redstatebluegirl

(12,265 posts)
64. Wow that must be on the net somewhere in the darkness.
Mon Mar 30, 2020, 11:00 AM
Mar 2020

One of my coworkers came up with that in a meme the other day. I try not to block coworkers online but I did after that nonsense. It is no secret that I am left of most of them except the Bernie supporters who think I am a DINO.

PJMcK

(22,040 posts)
16. Sorry, my friend, but I think you're wrong on this one
Mon Mar 30, 2020, 08:27 AM
Mar 2020

Trump's followers are incapable of the self-reflection necessary to change their views. The brainwashing and Kool-Aid have completely eaten their brains. Like lemmings, they will follow Trump over the cliff.

If I'm wrong, whether it's two weeks or two months, I promise I will acknowledge it. But I don't think I'll have to.

His followers, like Trump himself, are idiots.

HipChick

(25,485 posts)
26. It's going to have to hit them personally..
Mon Mar 30, 2020, 09:01 AM
Mar 2020

Lose their mother, father, brother, sister etc...income...job...can't pay bills...

malaise

(269,134 posts)
31. And it will
Mon Mar 30, 2020, 09:11 AM
Mar 2020

but when they can't escape to their favorite bar, club, other woman on the side, gun range; when they can't find a ball game in any sport - all hell will break lose. I fear for women and children with violent partners.

They will eventually turn on the Con.

HipChick

(25,485 posts)
32. There have already been a couple of murder cases..
Mon Mar 30, 2020, 09:13 AM
Mar 2020

People can't cope with 'simulated' house arrest...

malaise

(269,134 posts)
37. Indeed
Mon Mar 30, 2020, 09:19 AM
Mar 2020

Last edited Mon Mar 30, 2020, 10:22 AM - Edit history (1)

Cabin fever is real and the truth is few folks want husband, wife and children around 24/7.
One of my own relatives is delighted I am on line with one of her grand kids. I am helping him with his schoolwork for an hour a day. His mom says she can't help him with all his schoolwork and do her own job from home. She was crawling up the wall with anxiety so I volunteered to do his English lessons with him.

GreenPartyVoter

(72,381 posts)
46. That is awesome! I miss working with kids. I told the principal I would
Mon Mar 30, 2020, 10:08 AM
Mar 2020

be happy to tutor anyone, but no takers.

malaise

(269,134 posts)
49. Lots of parents would love tutors for specific subjects
Mon Mar 30, 2020, 10:24 AM
Mar 2020

I don't know if there is somewhere you can advertise.
I'm enjoying this - haven't taught anyone this young for decades.

Luz

(772 posts)
57. One trumpster friend is 65, married to an 85 year old
Mon Mar 30, 2020, 10:42 AM
Mar 2020

and has a 70 year old sister just diagnosed with lung cancer. She will never turn on him. Thinks he's doing his best to help us, but dems are putting up roadblocks just to defeat him in November. Just sad and infuriating.

samnsara

(17,625 posts)
18. i agree..hes peeling off the ones who still have at least one foot in reality..
Mon Mar 30, 2020, 08:29 AM
Mar 2020

...the ones left will be the rotten core.

 

DenverJared

(457 posts)
22. I think you are right
Mon Mar 30, 2020, 08:40 AM
Mar 2020

When everyone knows someone who had it and the post mortem is done of how it could have been contained better, the opinion will shift. However, the hardcore trumpists will not budge

RedSpartan

(1,693 posts)
27. Never.
Mon Mar 30, 2020, 09:03 AM
Mar 2020

He's already laying the foundation for 100,000 deaths to be considered a "win" by his followers. They will follow him straight to hell with a smile on their faces.

TwilightZone

(25,473 posts)
28. Nah, they'll blame Pelosi, Schumer, Obama, Dems, governors, etc.
Mon Mar 30, 2020, 09:04 AM
Mar 2020

Everyone but Trump.

Certainly, a few will see the light, but we have to remember where these people get their "news" - Trump, Fox News, and other right-wing media, including social media. It's filtered through the "Trump is doing great" lens.

Phoenix61

(17,009 posts)
29. I believe you are correct.
Mon Mar 30, 2020, 09:05 AM
Mar 2020

Most of them follow him because they don’t like those smarty pants college educated science spouting liberals. Climate change, pollution, corporate corruption, aren’t things they feel personally impacted by. I think farmers are getting a clue about climate change. When their granny’s body ends up in a refrigerated semi because the morgue has run out of room they will never, ever vote repub again. When the rich have access to testing and medical care and their communities are ravaged because they don’t they will never, ever vote repub again.

malaise

(269,134 posts)
34. Great post
Mon Mar 30, 2020, 09:14 AM
Mar 2020

Add to that the fact they can't even see granny or have a funeral for her and granny died with no one by her side - rage is coming for the Con and ReTHUGs.

Beringia

(4,316 posts)
35. Not so sure about that
Mon Mar 30, 2020, 09:18 AM
Mar 2020

I have a brother-in-law who was able to get good access to healthcare because of Obamacare and he still stayed republican. His life depended on getting access to healthcare but that wasn't enough for him to support a democrat.

Phoenix61

(17,009 posts)
39. A Dem adding something to his life
Mon Mar 30, 2020, 09:24 AM
Mar 2020

won’t make him give up the repub party. The repub party causing him personal pain, say taking away his Obama care is a different story. We may be pleasure seeking creatures but the pain avoidance circuitry is hard-wired. That’s just as true for emotional pain as it is for physical.

Azathoth

(4,611 posts)
38. Nope. They're already claiming it would have been "much worse" with Hillary or Biden
Mon Mar 30, 2020, 09:21 AM
Mar 2020

There will not be an ounce of remorse or contrition.

hatrack

(59,592 posts)
40. As long as they have someone else to blame, they will never give him up. Never.
Mon Mar 30, 2020, 09:27 AM
Mar 2020

And there will always be someone else to blame.

Obama

Hillary

Clenis

Teh Derp State

Teh Joooooooz

Soros

Sunspots

Satan

Vaccines

Fauci

The American Medical Association

The Pope

The Dayton Ohio African Violet Association

JustAnotherGen

(31,839 posts)
42. I hope you are right
Mon Mar 30, 2020, 09:30 AM
Mar 2020

When a lot of 45's Fan boys and girls are on their last breath - they will still call Pelosi and Schumer 'libtards' to 'own' the Democratics one last time.

I've no hope or care or concern for those people.

mcar

(42,364 posts)
44. As the numbers in Red states start climbing,
Mon Mar 30, 2020, 09:33 AM
Mar 2020

their loved ones die alone, and their jobs don't come back, perhaps. It appears that Fox "News" is actually reporting reality some of the time now so the bubble has been penetrated.

Brainfodder

(6,423 posts)
50. How quickly can a nation execute a treasonous President?
Mon Mar 30, 2020, 10:25 AM
Mar 2020

Other nations..... pretty fucking quick!

U.S.A. land of over lawyering the lawn, 10 years?

THE TRIAL AND TRIBULATIONS OF DONALD J. TRUMP:

He has the bestest lawyers!

"My lawyers are the bestest ever seen, your lawyers are weak and ugly!"



"But my ratings!"













no_hypocrisy

(46,151 posts)
54. There will be "stragglers," true believers left over.
Mon Mar 30, 2020, 10:32 AM
Mar 2020

I was in Germany in 1979. There were sporadic groups of natives who still believed Germany was better when Hitler was in charge. I attended a Jaegers' "picnic" in the middle of the woods where "Hitler Fight Songs" were lustily sung. Young and old. 13 million dead means nothing to them. Hitler had the economy humming and the World respected Germany at last. You can't argue with these kind of people.

The Velveteen Ocelot

(115,800 posts)
56. I think that will depend on why they voted for him in the first place.
Mon Mar 30, 2020, 10:41 AM
Mar 2020

The prosperity-gospel fundies and the testosterone-poisoned coal-rolling dirtbags with Confederate flags and trucknutz on their pickups won't change their minds because the twisted theology of the former and the sheer meanness of the latter won't let them. But if they voted for His Lardship just because they hated Hillary or because they were tax-cut-wanting libertarians or because they were Republicans who always voted Republican, they could come around. We shall see.

duforsure

(11,885 posts)
59. Many realize now he's claiming he's done a great job
Mon Mar 30, 2020, 10:46 AM
Mar 2020

Is a lie, while he refuses to help people in need, and is lying about everything. Just a few weeks ago he was peddling this as a hoax, and was driven needlessly by Democrats was false. I think trump is the hoax, and Putin is his master telling him what things to do to hurt this country, not help us, because trumps so compromised from his debts, and corruption. Some GOP in Congress are now too.

edhopper

(33,604 posts)
62. It is a sure bet against that
Mon Mar 30, 2020, 10:51 AM
Mar 2020

they will not turn on him, ever.

In fact his approval will probably go up in the next two weeks.

Our only hope is the fickle swing voters will remember his incompetence and stupidity come November.

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