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paleotn

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27. When Dems retake the reins of power, and they will - these things always end,....

Reply to TomSlick (Reply #9)

Fri Feb 13, 2026, 08:26 PM

17 hrs ago

a full reckoning will be demanded from across the political spectrum. Dems can't avoid it as it will be one issue of many that puts them back in power. It will happen and it will be bloody.

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Same here malaise 20 hrs ago #1

From your lips to the ears of the gods. returnee 1 hr ago #32

Hate to say this, but bluestarone 20 hrs ago #2

That's my most fervent hope. The collapse is long overdue. Borogove 20 hrs ago #3

I have no faith in meaningful (i.e. involuntary) consequences occurring. RockRaven 19 hrs ago #4

"He" may be the last to fall, but his entire support system will take him down. And good riddance to all of them. usonian 19 hrs ago #5

Completely agree. TickTock. Joinfortmill 19 hrs ago #6

I'd love it, but my hopes are not high Auggie 19 hrs ago #7

Not just the trump regime but the money and power that appointed him pResident JT45242 19 hrs ago #8

One Gazillionaire Might be Imprisoned But A Community? ForeGoneLegsBirne 17 hrs ago #22

My parents named me Thomas in a moment of prophetic insight. TomSlick 19 hrs ago #9

It is not a run of the mill scandal they can ignore or shut down drray23 18 hrs ago #15

I hope you're correct. TomSlick 18 hrs ago #16

When Dems retake the reins of power, and they will - these things always end,.... paleotn 17 hrs ago #27

That is because WE are the cavalry. (n/t) OldBaldy1701E 17 hrs ago #28

I'm afraid to hope. hamsterjill 19 hrs ago #10

I hope you're right cate94 19 hrs ago #11

You paint a rather compelling picture PatSeg 19 hrs ago #12

I think it's A "ruling class" but it gives us insight to THE "ruling class". underpants 18 hrs ago #13

Yeah, and who knows what European govts, individuals, and witnesses statements will be released that will tell us which Volaris 18 hrs ago #14

It should bring the entire system down. BlueTsunami2018 17 hrs ago #17

Please notice that ruenmier isn't going anywhere til summer. niyad 17 hrs ago #18

I do too. spanone 17 hrs ago #19

In a just world, they would all fall, but time will tell dlk 17 hrs ago #20

It is not the right-wing politicians that have no shame Lithos 17 hrs ago #21

I don't see it happening, except as an influence on.... reACTIONary 17 hrs ago #23

Happy Valentine's Day reActionary jfz9580m 7 hrs ago #31

Nope. The only thing that can stop him is his heart Callie1979 17 hrs ago #24

I wish that were true angrychair 17 hrs ago #25

Get those fucking heads a' rolling Blue Owl 17 hrs ago #26

Fingers crossed! ABC123Easy 17 hrs ago #29

Indirectly, I Think You Are Correct DallasNE 16 hrs ago #30

At the least, they will be shamed in public for the rest of their miserable lives. Kid Berwyn 1 hr ago #33