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quakerboy

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37. IF it falls

Sun Feb 15, 2026, 01:34 AM

10 hrs ago

Plenty of dictators through history have made it to the ends of their lives without consequences. And there are no immediate signs that the likes of Putin, Orban, or trump are in any real danger of consequences.

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I think the Epstein files are going to bring the whole regime down. [View all] drray23 Friday OP

Same here malaise Friday #1

From your lips to the ears of the gods. returnee Yesterday #32

Hate to say this, but bluestarone Friday #2

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

I have no faith in meaningful (i.e. involuntary) consequences occurring. RockRaven Friday #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 Friday #5

Completely agree. TickTock. Joinfortmill Friday #6

I'd love it, but my hopes are not high Auggie Friday #7

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

One Gazillionaire Might be Imprisoned But A Community? ForeGoneLegsBirne Friday #22

My parents named me Thomas in a moment of prophetic insight. TomSlick Friday #9

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

I hope you're correct. TomSlick Friday #16

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

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

I'm afraid to hope. hamsterjill Friday #10

I hope you're right cate94 Friday #11

You paint a rather compelling picture PatSeg Friday #12

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

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

It should bring the entire system down. BlueTsunami2018 Friday #17

Please notice that ruenmier isn't going anywhere til summer. niyad Friday #18

I do too. spanone Friday #19

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

It is not the right-wing politicians that have no shame Lithos Friday #21

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

Happy Valentine's Day reActionary jfz9580m Yesterday #31

Thank you jfz9580m!! I didn't realize .... reACTIONary 22 hrs ago #34

Nope. The only thing that can stop him is his heart Callie1979 Friday #24

I wish that were true angrychair Friday #25

Get those fucking heads a' rolling Blue Owl Friday #26

Fingers crossed! ABC123Easy Friday #29

Indirectly, I Think You Are Correct DallasNE Friday #30

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

How many people in dictatorships have had reprecussions? quakerboy 15 hrs ago #35

pretty much all of them after the dictatorship falls. drray23 15 hrs ago #36

IF it falls quakerboy 10 hrs ago #37

Pinochet and Rios Montt róisín_dubh 8 hrs ago #39

AT THE VERY LEAST Skittles 10 hrs ago #38

I wish I could say I agree. Morbius 6 hrs ago #40