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Trump: "You'll never know who the winner is, but the winner's going to be me." (Original Post) SouthernCal_Dem Aug 2020 OP
Thar he blows! Blue Owl Aug 2020 #1
That Sends a Chill Down My Spine! leftieNanner Aug 2020 #2
The problem is Andy823 Aug 2020 #6
I like your thoughts Andy823! leftieNanner Aug 2020 #8
Yes I am sure Andy823 Aug 2020 #11
I think it is possible. Quite a few of those R Governors have been burned by him and... hlthe2b Aug 2020 #10
Yes I am sure a lot of them Andy823 Aug 2020 #12
If this isn't a confession to a crime in progress pandr32 Aug 2020 #3
Yes. nt Crunchy Frog Aug 2020 #14
The fix is in. It's why they DGAF. nt live love laugh Aug 2020 #4
You have no idea how much anxiety this is causing me idziak4ever1234 Aug 2020 #5
Feeling same way marlakay Aug 2020 #7
EXACTLY!!! leftieNanner Aug 2020 #9
We escaped for a few weeks marlakay Aug 2020 #15
I've read other DU'ers being scolded for believing in these crazy conspiracy theories Mr. Ected Aug 2020 #13

leftieNanner

(15,135 posts)
2. That Sends a Chill Down My Spine!
Wed Aug 5, 2020, 05:28 PM
Aug 2020

He believes that with Barr and McConnell in his camp - as well as all the R Governors and Legislatures - AND the Russians with their fingers into our systems - he is guaranteed to "win" in November.

Damn but this makes me

Andy823

(11,495 posts)
6. The problem is
Wed Aug 5, 2020, 05:38 PM
Aug 2020

I a lot of republican politicians don't want to see trump win. They know his is a monster they created, but they are afraid to stand up to him. The best thing for them is if he loses and has to leave the W.H. That way they get rid of him but don't have to take a chance that he goes after them to ruin their chances of holding office.

As for Putin, well if we are lucky, he too is tired of trump and doesn't really trust him any longer to do what he wants him to do without going rogue on him. Another term for trump could be a catastrophe not just for the U.S., but for the entire world, including Russia.

Just my thoughts. One can only hope they turn on him.

leftieNanner

(15,135 posts)
8. I like your thoughts Andy823!
Wed Aug 5, 2020, 05:49 PM
Aug 2020

Everyone is tired of IT.

Putin's goal is to destroy the US through any means available. That IT has sewn complete chaos in our country has to make Uncle Vlad happy.

But I think you are correct that lots of R politicians want him gone. Let's hope they all stand up after the ballots have been counted and insist that he accept the results.

Andy823

(11,495 posts)
11. Yes I am sure
Wed Aug 5, 2020, 06:06 PM
Aug 2020

Putin is happy. I really think that we can get the voters out and have the numbers that the republican party will stand behind the numbers, even if trump has a fit.

hlthe2b

(102,317 posts)
10. I think it is possible. Quite a few of those R Governors have been burned by him and...
Wed Aug 5, 2020, 05:59 PM
Aug 2020

were never of his ilk to begin with. Even Ohio's DeWine might not jump over the cliff to help him if cit seems lear that Biden more than likely won.

Andy823

(11,495 posts)
12. Yes I am sure a lot of them
Wed Aug 5, 2020, 06:11 PM
Aug 2020

are tired of trumps BS, and throwing them under the bus, they just don't have the spine to confront him. It would be much easier to see Joe gets millions of votes more than trump, and then have republicans tell trump they can't fight the win.

They can all "pretend" they were on his side, even if the weren't!

pandr32

(11,595 posts)
3. If this isn't a confession to a crime in progress
Wed Aug 5, 2020, 05:30 PM
Aug 2020

I don't know what one is.
He is letting us all knows that he intends to steal the election and he has already put in place the means to do so.

idziak4ever1234

(1,257 posts)
5. You have no idea how much anxiety this is causing me
Wed Aug 5, 2020, 05:33 PM
Aug 2020

I honestly don't know what I would do if he was "re-elected".

marlakay

(11,480 posts)
7. Feeling same way
Wed Aug 5, 2020, 05:41 PM
Aug 2020

I cried when Bush was re-elected but I think I would have a breakdown if Trump won. Feeling like I have been holding my breath for 3 1/2 yrs.

marlakay

(11,480 posts)
15. We escaped for a few weeks
Wed Aug 5, 2020, 11:16 PM
Aug 2020

The only thing I didn't cancel was a cottage I booked last February in the woods near Tillamook. The owner is sanitizing the place very very well and has days in between people with windows open and requires all guests to sign that they wear masks everywhere.

We have been here since Saturday and I feel very relaxed. Today we spent all afternoon at the river behind property and were alone the whole time. She told us of hikes and less crowded beaches locals go so its been really wonderful.

I don't do well with hot days so wasn't able to do my long walks in Medford many days before we left. I normally do dance at studio and walk inside mall on hot days, not now!

How are you two doing?



Mr. Ected

(9,670 posts)
13. I've read other DU'ers being scolded for believing in these crazy conspiracy theories
Wed Aug 5, 2020, 06:13 PM
Aug 2020

Problem is, we all know that Trump colluded with the Russians to throw the election in 2016, regardless of whether Barr stuck his dick in the gears of justice or not. There are no longer effective checks and balances as side rails to treason and subterfuge or mass collusion and conspiracy of a major national political party.

Is the palpable fear that 2016 will be repeated, not note for note, but in even more sinister fashion, in November something to be dismissed with the backhand wave of a hand? If so, I apologize for my conditioned response, but in reality, I'm concerned that you will owe me an apology in the future, and neither of us will be able to communicate it to the other.

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