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Lonestarblue

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6. Trump was violent as a child and his father sent him to military school to get him out if the home.

Reply to Augiedog (Original post)

Mon Jun 23, 2025, 08:24 AM

Jun 23

Presumably he never grew out of his prevalence for violence. His bombing of Iran was just an extension of his “I alone” mentality that feeds his narcissism and massive ego. .

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He has always wanted to kill people. The Middle East is his 5th avenue of death with impunity. [View all] Augiedog Jun 23 OP

Yep, he is a bloodthirsty son of a bitch. He wants to kill by proxy. Walleye Jun 23 #1

He wants to appear tough. He is weak. Onthefly Jun 23 #2

And such people are the biggest bullies PatSeg Jun 23 #8

Killing people with impunity is the prerogative of authoritarian fascist dictators. sop Jun 23 #3

Yes killing people makes him feel powerful and in control. Irish_Dem Jun 23 #4

First avenue was budget slashing, 2nd was Covid non-response, 3rd ... . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Jun 23 #5

Trump was violent as a child and his father sent him to military school to get him out if the home. Lonestarblue Jun 23 #6

He expresses this and similar ideations (and has done so) for most of his public life. Texin Jun 23 #7

Trump is a psychopath. nt Exp Jun 23 #9

And now that he has tasted the proverbial blood... kentuck Jun 23 #10

He always has to prove how tough he is. Such deep insecurities. IronLionZion Jun 23 #11

Will someone please put him on Rexulti mercuryblues Jun 23 #12