Frylock

You mean a bloodbath, a war? I can't quite see that happening unless we enter a nuclear war.

Going back to this. Yes, the white Christian nationalism will always be there. But Trump had enough charm and moxie to sway people that were more moderate. Trump's such a unique personality, I'm not sure there's going to be a right wing nut with as much power as Trump had to actually get elected. But, we'll see. Two years ago, athletes were doing the Trump dance. People are fickle.

As a Texan, man, I hope the Dems are able change these stupid ass liquor laws. Can't buy liquor on Sundays! Only liquor stores can sell liquor, supermarkets can't. I doubt it though. That might be too radical for people.

Let's not at all give Republicans credit for Texas being a reasonably cheaper place to live, or whatever metric you're gauging for Texas vs. CA/NY.

Don't even attempt to impeach Trump. You'll never get the amount of senate votes for it, you'll just be wasting political capital and it will actually bolster Trump. Better to just let him sit there and flail and fuck up so that 2028 is also a bloodbath.

GOP just doesn't have any good candidates, period. Even if it was John Cornyn instead of Paxton, they would have gotten slaughtered.

We were singing a different tune two years ago. I get it, let's revel in some victory. But let's also not forget that the average person is a fucking imbecile and Plato was right - democracy is dangerous and flawed.

Doubt. It will seesaw on end forever because the rich get richer and middle class shrinks. Nothing will change and thus whoever in power will always get voted out.

Do you know how absurdly awful of a president you have to be to flip South Carolina and Texas blue in 2026? Like, really, really awfully bad.

Man fuck Florida. A toast to victories everywhere else though. 🥂 But.... is MAGA truly and finally on its way out? Guess we'll find out in 2028.

Things are shaping up for a blue wave. Still pretty early, but early bets are Dems take the house and senate. Lame Duck Donny.

I just did, in Texas. I gave up hope in elections and people in 2024. But, scuttlebutt is that Texas is actually a close race, so whatever, still voted. I still expect the worst and for people to have not learned their lessons. Democracy is a mistake!

Humans anthropomorphize animals, especially other apes, because maybe it feels good to not be the only species that can communicate in complex symbolism? I dunno. No doubt gorilla intelligence and communication skills are extremely sophisticated, but it will never be anywhere near human level. It doesn't need to be. Survival for a gorilla is their strength and jungle habitat. For humans, it's symbolism and language.

I call BS on this guy. These same people who claim to have not voted, or are disappointed in Trump, would vote for him again if he was on the ballot. And again. And again. Like flies attracted to cow dung.

The peace president. He doesn't start wars. Etc. And people believed this just like they believed he'd help cost of living. Democracy is a mistake.

i think trump is a pretty cool guy. eh paints his skin orange and doesnt afraid of anything

No. Trump is and always has been an entity that is easily manipulated and controlled by people who are either more intelligent or wealthier than he is. Disgustingly more powerful and dangerous than he should be? Yes. A true dictator? No. He's way too incompetent.

I'm not a parent so I can't relate, but man, why go so far to try and nurture an offspring who is so mentally ill? Reportedly, Rob had told someone that he was afraid of his son and what he was capable of. Well, why give him home and shelter? Rob did everything for him when he was a child through adulthood to get him the help he needs. It never broke through, there was always a relapse. At that point where you exhausted all means, just let the offspring go for your own health and safety. Sometimes the neurons just don't fire right, it happens, humans are complex organisms. But those who self-destruct repeatedly aren't worth trying to save.

Transparent, honest, not corrupt at all!

Y'know, don't elect Trump, and you don't get this mess. But I guess Americans are addicted to drama.

Great, isn't it?

Just like anything else - don't overdo it, and it's fine.

To begin with, people don't become rich and powerful without having some moral corruption. Then once they have the power, they're nearly untouchable. Narcissists, lack of empathy, and abusers. These types of people have personality disorders.

Impossible. Trump is the peace president I thought? 🙄

Y'know, I've seen some opinion pieces about how Americans shouldn't have watched the video. That we've become too desensitized to violence and have lost our sense of humanity and soul. I'm of two minds about that. One is, yes, we shouldn't have ever gotten used to this kind of thing. But also, I don't think it's wise to turn a blind eye to the reality that we live in. This is a violent and unhinged country. Look at it, process it, accept it for what it is. Survival dictates getting acclimated to your environment.