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cgod  ·  59 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Pubski: October 23, 2024

I think if he tries to steal the election someone, probably from the military will put a bullet in his head.

A stolen election or the execution of Trump might sunder the nation.





am_Unition  ·  57 days ago  ·  link  ·  

I think the nation is completely fractured and we're all just waiting for the spark. Ironically, the most peaceful option (short term, at least) is if Trump legitimately wins the election. And we'll know if it's a legitimate win or not. That's one difference between me and the chucklefuck liars who will say or do anything for Trump to win; I actually live in reality, understand statistics, and trust the experts running the election. They'll tell us if it's been sabotaged beyond a knowable result. I'm just worried that's where we're headed, particularly in Pennsylvania.

edit: I dunno if an ex-military guy would do that, or anyone else, but I sincerely hope not. Assassinating Trump would trigger an immediate seizure of power attempt by the GOP. Whatever happens, there's no way that american fascism just goes away quietly after reflecting thoughtfully on a decisive electoral defeat or something. I'm sorry, that's not happening. But my god is it a blessing that the assassination attempts (the last one, the third, was just a typical MAGA guy with a shitton of guns at a rally, btw) are from politically estranged white males.

cgod  ·  57 days ago  ·  link  ·  

It wouldn't be an ex military guy.

am_Unition  ·  57 days ago  ·  link  ·  

necrop... has previously remarked that bongino is pretty representative of SS. That made me feel bad.

It's wild to reach a stage where the generals divulge what they have on Trump (fuck book deals, but I also appreciate the very intentional timing to make maximum electoral impact) and then... nobody's mind measurably changed. Polls even suggest modest Trump gains since. Seems like it's later in the game than a lot of people thought.