Trump's control of the party and blatant intentional destruction of America was already doing that before tarriffs. They better get their asses to work removing their garbage out of the white house and cleaning up the mess he's made if they want a future in politics.
decimate away. but don't put the same democrats who enabled them all these years in charge of rebuilding. we don't want to go back to what we were limping along with because its familiar. we can do better. so much better. but it will take new blood.
hope that changes, the DNC itself is the problem for the dems. the pelosi's and schumers and their ilk. I think they will come away as not looking complicit and hopefully rank and file dems will see it. the old timers used to be able to deliver the goods to their states, not happening now.
This whole administration is like a flaming dumpster rolling down a street in the Tenderloin district of San Francisco. (Those are the steepest hills I could think of).
What a day for America if Grandpa's Outdated Party collapses! A new wave of blue can fill Congress so we can move forward and repair the damage that the Orange Oligarch and his Crybaby Cronies have made. If we can get 2/3rd majority in Congress, we can override ANYTHING the Fanta Faciest vetoes!
Rand Paul is, and has always been, an idiot.
I wouldn’t trust anything he says to be accurate.
Also, remember that predictions are hard, especially about the future.
Lessons are learned, but suffering doesn't stop unless applied. Hope for actions. Thoughts and prayers seem too shallow and small. Action with learned lessons.
The only thing that is eternal and the last thing that came out of the box that Pandora opened after all the other gremlins flew out of it.
Hope! It is what keeps us all going with a view to live our lives with dignity and decency.
Rand Paul has never struck me as economically or politically astute, but I agree with this predictions, and am surprised that more Republican (and former Republican) politicians had not also foreseen these issues with Trump. Of course, that might be why there are so many more former Republicans now.
"For decades, our country has been looted, pillaged, raped by nations near and far both friend and foe," Trump said. Ironic how he uses specific words that describes what he has done literally and or metaphorically over the years to other people, without penalty.
I am absolutely befuddled that anyone can be befuddled about his tariffs. It's obvious that he's stupid, pig-headed, thinks he knows it all, revengeful, and greedy. He told us he would do it before the election. We should have expected nothing less than a mob boss mentality, filled with incompetence
You would have though 1/6 would have done it, but we were all wrong about that. Because MAGAts hate America and freedom despite their pretense otherwise. And Rand Paul will be wrong here, b/c he's almost always wrong but also b/c MAGAts don't have money to lose in the stock market.
After the Sandy Hook slaughter of small children, followed by prolonged attacks and lies by loyal Magas on the grieving families I realized I was living among subhuman politicians and citizens. I was one of the few in my family that was not stunned Orange Adolph won in 2016 https://youtu.be/mkXIWPmdfdo?si=MyLr3beBe5Jm6GVI
They're not "subhuman." Dehumanizing them is wrong. They're as human as any of us. Humans have the same capacity for good or evil within each of us. And that's from time immemorial as well. There's been cultural evolution sure. Biological? Not at all.
Maybe people will wake up. Stop being so selfish and racist. Realize that America can be great but we need to let go of the hatred and ignorance to move forward.
How, exactly, will this "decimation" occur?
Are we assuming that there will BE elections?
OK, maybe elections will be held, much as they are in Russia & Iran, but who will be allowed to vote & who will be determining the results.
I'm not optimistic that "normal" politics will save the day.
Republicans get in power, do stupid shit and lose seats/elections. They finally get back in power, do stupid shit and are now worried about losing again. STOP DOING STUPID SHIT and it wouldn’t be a problem. Morons.
I think it used to be that way but the Rand Paul's of the world worked hard to break down all logical understanding of it. He's one of the bad guys, so I can't imagine why he's on about here. Is he saying, "Hey, we should only lie and hate a certain amount and then stop and everything will be OK?"
Republicans haven't care about the economy for a good 70 years. You think we're still going to have free and open national elections? I have to say, I don't share your optimism. People need to hope for the best, but plan for the worst.
Exactly, Mitch McConnell could have stopped trump in 2020. Mitt Romney was the only one with the courage to CONVICT Donald trump. The GOP has betrayed America. They deserve to lose everything for another 60 yrs.
Sadly I believe Trump will invoke Martial Law before the midterms to prevent elections from taking place. Fascists don't ever give up power once they have it.
Don't promise us a good time...but the actual story will be that the nation punishes Republicans for this, but Democrats pursue more Neoliberal policies, giving a middle finger yet again to working-class Americans. Balls in your court Dems, if you go with Schumer's policies again, you don't deserve
They deserve it. They could’ve prevented all of this by convicting the criminal bastard when they had the chance. They own this and we should never let them forget it.
Dam shame it has taken this LONG! The Republicans have wrapped themselves in the Flag and the Cross and done nothing but spread hate while getting richer off of the workers! Team Trump is working real hard to build the Billionaires Gilded Age! Y’all enjoy the show!
Thanks, Capt. Obvious. 🙄
Even before Trump looked at the Republicans & said, "Nice party. I'll take it.", it was clear to anyone with a heart & brain that he takes a sledgehammer to everything. Normalcy bias is hella powerful among moniyow.
The problem isn't the tariffs it's that Trump is in office. He's a criminal. His word is no good and as long as he has the authority to violate international law the world isn't going to deal with him. GOP better wise up to that.
At some point, when the adults finally kick the door down and put them in their place like bullies need, the know that the legality of all of this will send most of them to prison even as accessories
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Tax breaks and tariffs they want to bankrupt the working and middle class the extort our work and assets. Economic terrorism. Their greed will not end. Hands off protest April 5th.
If our democracy survives the next 4 years the GOP as a standing body is over. Hang tight everyone. Do not let this grand experiment die at the hands of a buffoon as obscene as trump.
Trump is the ‘but-not-to-me’ president. The rules apply to everybody else, not him. That’s why he can say OTHER presidents who drop the Dow Jones below 1000 points should be impeached, not him!
Then the natsi elitist has the propagandated gall to complain about fairness!
If the poors riot, all the better. Then he will finally be able to enact Martial Law and get US troops to murder citizens at his command. Thats what he really wants
No KY isn't selling S$#!. Tarrifs on potash for farmers and no countries buy whiskey or bourbon. Ky will go broke. That's bad for him and Moscow Mitch. He wouldn't care if the leopard wasn't about to eat HIS face. And I'm sure he is loving his stock portfolio right?
If it happens the Democrats better not sit around on their hands and actually encode things into laws as the judicial branch has proven to be corruptible and feckless protecting the citizens. The very first thing to do is kill Citizens United.
Term limits on the supreme Court, make them publicly elected officials rather than appointed, pass an amendment that makes it impossible for a felon to become president...
Maybe Rand shouldn't have backed Trump the first time he ran.
Maybe if Rand had a backbone, we wouldn't be in the position we're in now.
Maybe Rand should shut up and move out of the way and let someone who gives a shit actually do something for this country.
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I want 10 out of 10 - complete political annihilation and zero representation in American governance at any level. Forever.
The GOP had its chance and blew it. Twice. We’re done with this shit.
this of course is the exception
I wouldn’t trust anything he says to be accurate.
Also, remember that predictions are hard, especially about the future.
Hope! It is what keeps us all going with a view to live our lives with dignity and decency.
I hope Rand Paul is right.
hasnt happened yet
Are we assuming that there will BE elections?
OK, maybe elections will be held, much as they are in Russia & Iran, but who will be allowed to vote & who will be determining the results.
I'm not optimistic that "normal" politics will save the day.
How true.
Only in America. 😜
Guess who was in charge of both houses of Congress basically all of that time...
https://history.house.gov/Institution/Presidents-Coinciding/Party-Government/
Trump just got the better end because the GOP is as dumb as their supporters.
Oh, we can do more than hope. Organize!
Although...there's still one very slim hope to stop some of this...
Speaker Johnson-ready to bring that bill to the floor to take back YOUR POWER and stop this madness? The Senate did their part....you UP?
Even before Trump looked at the Republicans & said, "Nice party. I'll take it.", it was clear to anyone with a heart & brain that he takes a sledgehammer to everything. Normalcy bias is hella powerful among moniyow.
The problem isn't the tariffs it's that Trump is in office. He's a criminal. His word is no good and as long as he has the authority to violate international law the world isn't going to deal with him. GOP better wise up to that.
Tax breaks and tariffs they want to bankrupt the working and middle class the extort our work and assets. Economic terrorism. Their greed will not end. Hands off protest April 5th.
Then the natsi elitist has the propagandated gall to complain about fairness!
natsis are cowards who become bullies
It is a natsi tell!
Tank the market until it's choking & gasping.
Buy up low-priced stocks.
Rescind the tariffs.
Take the profits.
#IHH
Maybe if Rand had a backbone, we wouldn't be in the position we're in now.
Maybe Rand should shut up and move out of the way and let someone who gives a shit actually do something for this country.