Someone asked me before on one of these threads what happens to the GOP if Trump loses. And I don't really have a clue. Could it splinter into MAGA and non-MAGA factions? That seems like the logical thing but both elements would know doing that is political suicide. Since MAGA is a personality cult, I suspect if Trump can be marginaliz(s)ed or goes to prison or dies, MAGA fades pretty hard without an obvious talisman replacement, so over time I expect moderation in the GOP to prevail, but that may take a very long time. Assuming Harris wins -- which I'm not -- and assuming she wins big -- which I also am not -- I think the next target blues will turn their eyes to is the Supreme Court. The pressure on Thomas to resign should step up meaningfully; the pressure on Roberts to develop a more stringent ethical code for jurists should be turned up to a boil.
Quite staggering really.
Naivete and/or thirst for power and/or a desire to do "good" or to moderate Trump somehow, like marrying someone and thinking you're gonna "change" them. It really is incredible.What's staggering is that they all got involved the first time around.
I suppose but let's not be silly -- he's not a viable candidate wearing an orange jumpsuit.I only asked because there is an understandable sense that Harris must win. I just don't get the feeling this thing is over, even if she does win.
Maybe if she wins bigly .....
Trump can still be involved from jail, is that right?
What's staggering is that they all got involved the first time around.
I suppose but let's not be silly -- he's not a viable candidate wearing an orange jumpsuit.
I think while we joke a bit about him pleading insanity or impaired functionality this is what will happen in some way -- certainly he'll make a show of it ala Harvey Weinstein.
Also, as others (and I) have pointed out -- he is likely in terrible, terrible financial shape too.
I suppose but let's not be silly -- he's not a viable candidate wearing an orange jumpsuit.
I think while we joke a bit about him pleading insanity or impaired functionality this is what will happen in some way -- certainly he'll make a show of it ala Harvey Weinstein.
Also, as others (and I) have pointed out -- he is likely in terrible, terrible financial shape too.
Yeah! Orange just doesn’t suit him.He will never wear orange or see the inside of a jail, I imagine. Maybe I should have said confinement, or house-arrest. There is nothing legally to stop him being involved post-conviction, is there?
He’s post conviction now.He will never wear orange or see the inside of a jail, I imagine. Maybe I should have said confinement, or house-arrest. There is nothing legally to stop him being involved post-conviction, is there?