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calimary

(91,168 posts)
43. I think you and dweller are both right.
Mon Jun 1, 2026, 06:34 AM
Jun 1

And I bet he’s aware that increasing numbers of people are losing faith and confidence in him, and his effectiveness as the “infallible warrior “ he fancies himself to be.

All happening as he feels older, less all-powerful, and more vulnerable. THIS isn’t supposed to be falling apart for him. NOT for HIM! Everything is supposed to work out beautifully for him, over ANY challenge OR challengers.

And it’s not working out the way he thinks it’s supposed to.

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Doesn't shithole binge post everyday around ..... Lovie777 May 31 #1
Trump is too far gone ... oldsoldierfadingfast May 31 #22
It was attributed to Abraham Lincoln, at least in the 70's, As my memory serves.. bobalew May 31 #33
I suspect that one of his writers is Stephen Cheung, his Communications Director. Lonestarblue Jun 1 #54
He's out of his frikken mind bif May 31 #2
They don't care. He's a white male. ananda May 31 #12
I just didn't realize how bad we were f'd. Katinfl May 31 #14
Seems likely his 'minions' are also making millions for themselves via insider trades and general graft Attilatheblond May 31 #38
Will his party ever notice? young_at_heart May 31 #3
They're in it for the grift. They know he's an insane criminal. They suck up to him to get what they want. diane in sf May 31 #5
When I try to say anything to a republican Tree Lady May 31 #8
This is spot on Tree Lady, they believe he doesnt mean any of it as they laugh it off. ScubaSteve Jun 1 #48
I doubt it. Trump (imo) is one of the least self aware individuals I have ever viewed in the public space... wcmagumba May 31 #4
You hit the nail on the head moose65 Jun 1 #55
His cognitive decline was obvious in his first term.. agingdem May 31 #6
All true but everytime I think he can't go any further he gets and pass and then gets worse.... joanbarnes May 31 #7
Almost every year a group of non-partisan historians and political experts... Escape May 31 #9
The rankings will show him next-to-last and dead last FakeNoose Jun 1 #46
Nah, he ust knows he's surrounded by incompetent boobs Warpy May 31 #10
The utter failure of the media to do its job and the utter cowardice of the Republican Party... johnnyplankton May 31 #11
Same stuff we have been hearing for ten years sarisataka May 31 #13
The emperor has no clothes and many can see it -- but not enough, at least not yet. Fil1957 May 31 #15
Kicked and recommended Uncle Joe May 31 #16
I try to read Heather dweller May 31 #21
Human history is rife with cruel, sadistic, greedy and incompetent leaders. These guys can only get power with the Fil1957 May 31 #17
Recommended. H2O Man May 31 #18
I think he knows dweller May 31 #20
Exactly. H2O Man May 31 #24
I think you and dweller are both right. calimary Jun 1 #43
Does his followers really give a shit Figarosmom May 31 #19
Keep in mind that a lot of his 34% approval raters never pay attention Justice matters. May 31 #26
Your words are quite true. chouchou May 31 #28
The Day of Dementia is upon us Blue Owl May 31 #23
A must read. dalton99a May 31 #25
When the vote is taken on chump's sanity, BidenRocks May 31 #27
He should be arrested people May 31 #29
Never before have we seen an entire political party castrated and brought to heel by a madman dlk May 31 #30
This is a must-read; the whole thing at the link. Amaryllis May 31 #31
BillionaireBoyzClub found the perfect mush brained ego maniac grifter to give NoMoreRepugs May 31 #32
But we still have to, anyway. calimary Jun 1 #42
He's manic. Mme. Defarge May 31 #34
He's criminally psychotic Akakoji Jun 1 #52
If I may quote professor Vinkman: "The usual stuff isn't working." Wounded Bear May 31 #35
Yes indeed. calimary Jun 1 #44
He reminds me of Homelander tward th end of 'The Boys''. Lokilooney May 31 #36
Yeah, I expect him to declare himself god any day now Bettie Jun 1 #49
Lying 🤥 Donald Trump is in very poor health Miami Blue May 31 #37
Immutable . . . Aussie105 May 31 #39
lol hueymahl May 31 #40
LOCK HIM UP... Totally Tunsie May 31 #41
He's Dying Dawson1008 Jun 1 #45
Does she point out that many of Chump's followers on Truth Social and Xwitter are bots? FakeNoose Jun 1 #47
Well said, I started a reply similar to this the other day blue_jay Jun 1 #56
"These are dark days for this country. They are dark days for the world" BlueWaveNeverEnd Jun 1 #50
trump is not well LetMyPeopleVote Jun 1 #51
If congressional republicans had more sanity and morality Mtnmama Jun 1 #53
I totally agree with you. But until we rule the House and Senate our hands are pretty much handcuffed. Fla Dem Jun 1 #57
As his eggshell ego collapses, things could get even scarier... pat_k Jun 1 #58
MS Now-Trump's attention span is a huge problem for his Iran crisis LetMyPeopleVote Jun 2 #59
MaddowBlog-Trump's self-declared reputation as a world-class dealmaker continues to collapse LetMyPeopleVote Jun 2 #60
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