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Initech

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55. The only way this authoritarian shit show is leaving is by death or force.

Reply to ashredux (Original post)

Tue Jul 14, 2026, 01:19 PM

9 hrs ago

And I'm starting to think waiting for the former option may take too long.

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Trump will not leave Office at the end of his term at the end of his term.... [View all] ashredux 11 hrs ago OP

Okay. Understood. BannonsLiver 11 hrs ago #1

I'm Sorry Coolgoober 11 hrs ago #2

If a Republican wins in 2028 ... Munu 11 hrs ago #8

THERE'S NO WAY A REPUBLICON WINS THE OVAL OFFICE IN 2028 KS Toronado 8 hrs ago #68

Agreed. This will be 2008 all over again--with one caveat DFW 6 hrs ago #96

I agree it's unlikely, but don't assume the sale. n/t Munu 58 min ago #105

He is close to being fitted for a strait jacket. GoodRaisin 7 hrs ago #91

I would prefer being fitted for a coffin DBoon 3 hrs ago #102

I'm hoping he'll be joining Lindsey and (probably) Mitch way before that happens. johnnyplankton 6 hrs ago #95

Maybe ... Munu 11 hrs ago #3

Trump will not be President after his term is up. mr715 11 hrs ago #4

Shhhhh it's DU Defeatist Tuesday. BannonsLiver 11 hrs ago #12

Senator Graham's heart explosion should've improved morale. mr715 10 hrs ago #19

I guess not BannonsLiver 8 hrs ago #78

Oh-mah-god oh-mah-god whadda-we-gonna-do? Run for the hills! QueerDuck 8 hrs ago #76

No shit. MorbidButterflyTat 7 hrs ago #83

Prosecuted for what? By who? He has not worry of that happening. nt LexVegas 11 hrs ago #5

What then do you conclude a practical reponse should comprise? Torchlight 11 hrs ago #6

The capitol doesn't have to be in Washington, does it? TommyT139 7 hrs ago #79

Hopefully, he'll leave before that in a body bag Grim Chieftain 11 hrs ago #7

I wonder if Trump even understands how intense, overwhelming and passionate the celebrations OGBuzz 11 hrs ago #15

I doubt it Grim Chieftain 10 hrs ago #17

Oh, i think he knows. He can never acknowledge it, even to himself, so its ignored. But he knows. Volaris 10 hrs ago #18

I wonder if he or his family have made preperations for what comes after quakerboy 8 hrs ago #66

That family? They'll probably have it all set up Bettie 7 hrs ago #84

I think hed have them whacked quakerboy 8 min ago #106

Exactement! 🤞⚰️🤞 littlemissmartypants 10 hrs ago #39

Or in a strait jacket. GoodRaisin 7 hrs ago #92

A lot of things are going to happen between now and then Bluestocking 11 hrs ago #9

I mean it's obvious - he is even fortifying the White House TBF 11 hrs ago #10

If he lives that long, he stops being president January 20th 2029 EdmondDantes_ 11 hrs ago #11

I almost Traildogbob 10 hrs ago #34

The succeeding (democratic) President will order the military to remove him. no_hypocrisy 11 hrs ago #13

;-{) THIS Goonch 11 hrs ago #14

Beautiful Traildogbob 10 hrs ago #36

I never buy into fear mongering and hyperbole Lategame 11 hrs ago #16

Look, speaking the truth about a fascist takeover TBF 9 hrs ago #57

How is declaring he will never leave "helpful"?? MorbidButterflyTat 7 hrs ago #87

Those are your words not mine - TBF 5 hrs ago #97

He'll croak long before that day malaise 10 hrs ago #20

21s century medicine can keep him as alive as mcconnell forever rampartd 9 hrs ago #62

Sure he will. Like this. DEbluedude 10 hrs ago #21

LOL Justice matters. 7 hrs ago #80

Also - he's tried this already. mr715 10 hrs ago #22

This - Jan 6th showed he doesn't have "his own security force" muriel_volestrangler 10 hrs ago #24

Plus,There Are Not Enough ProfessorGAC 10 hrs ago #30

Plus, they are cowards hiding behind masks MorbidButterflyTat 7 hrs ago #89

That, Too! ProfessorGAC 7 hrs ago #94

If after his term is up, he uses his"security force", then wouldn't Dan 10 hrs ago #31

On the other hand, some people are just too evil to DIE ALREADY.... Jack Valentino 10 hrs ago #25

That's ok, his Secret Service detail will carry him out Jack Valentino 10 hrs ago #23

Drag him out by his feet would be fine by me HappyH 10 hrs ago #35

Yes Manatee 10 hrs ago #26

He's not going to be prosecuted for anything, ever. BlueTsunami2018 10 hrs ago #27

He's 299 Big Macs away from checking out... EarthFirst 10 hrs ago #28

STOP Mad_Machine76 10 hrs ago #29

I understand what you're saying, and I'm getting a lot of negative feedback to say the least ashredux 10 hrs ago #33

We must be vigilant, you're right Mad_Machine76 9 hrs ago #51

IMHO, I think for those thinking he won't make it, that's wishful thinking. He's doing pretty well for an 80 year old. Doodley 10 hrs ago #32

I have a hope or two... Moostache 10 hrs ago #37

Yes he will orangecrush 10 hrs ago #38

OK, here's the scenario. ashredux 10 hrs ago #40

What then do you conclude a practical reponse should comprise? Torchlight 9 hrs ago #43

That is plausible. CuriousSavage 8 hrs ago #67

Then Tom Cruise or Jason Momoa zip lines down while firing off a machine gun MorbidButterflyTat 7 hrs ago #93

Let's start a pool. I have 5$ that says he'll leave. littlemissmartypants 10 hrs ago #41

". . . It will be up to our military . . . " AverageOldGuy 10 hrs ago #42

You'll get some flag for that pose, but I agree. ashredux 9 hrs ago #53

By "leave the office" do you mean the white house or continue to have the ability uppityperson 9 hrs ago #44

That assumes he makes it that long MadScout 9 hrs ago #45

Emergency medicine providers like to say that "all bleeding eventually stops". Aristus 9 hrs ago #46

Yep. Nothing lasts forever. calimary 3 hrs ago #104

The military can't do that. Any General who would actually lead and organize against the government would be violating ChicagoTeamster 9 hrs ago #47

Ahhhh.... yes, they can do that. It would be unique, and something we have not seen in the current era. But they can ashredux 9 hrs ago #56

And exactly who would follow who and which side would the military faction follow? Hegseth's? CJS Caine? ChicagoTeamster 9 hrs ago #63

I think you misjudge our current military. I have faith that the US military will not let Trump subvert the constitution ashredux 8 hrs ago #64

I so desperately want to believe that CuriousSavage 8 hrs ago #71

You think HegSeth won't have generals and some lower level commanders ready to seize power from the officers and NCOs ChicagoTeamster 7 hrs ago #90

Retired generals, colonels, majors, captains, lieutenants, sargents, corporals, privates WorseDayEver 9 hrs ago #58

Prosecuted? Boo1 9 hrs ago #48

I have this sudden feeling of Deja vu sarisataka 9 hrs ago #49

There are enough ambitious republicans that want to take over fujiyamasan 9 hrs ago #50

Can't he just pardon himself? creeksneakers2 9 hrs ago #52

nope WorseDayEver 9 hrs ago #59

He'll die lizardkingjr 9 hrs ago #54

You're probably right. If I was betting, I would bet that he doesn't live.... But then, ....? ashredux 9 hrs ago #60

The only way this authoritarian shit show is leaving is by death or force. Initech 9 hrs ago #55

i think/hope he'll be leaving before the end of his term (due to mental/physical health. orleans 9 hrs ago #61

Just a note, I'm a bit surprised that my post got this much activity.... ashredux 8 hrs ago #65

The sky is falling! H2O Man 8 hrs ago #69

No, this sky is not falling. To ignore all possibilities is not a good strategy... ashredux 8 hrs ago #70

To be distracted H2O Man 8 hrs ago #77

If you try and defend everything, you defend nothing Kaleva 7 hrs ago #86

He might try, but I really don't think he has a chance in hell of pulling that of: the consequences of trying struggle4progress 8 hrs ago #72

You know.. up until 12:05 New Years day 2000 talking heads were saying the world would shut down. Srkdqltr 8 hrs ago #73

I'll add this to the long list of soothsaying that one hears... NNadir 8 hrs ago #74

It doesn't matter whether Trump resists leaving office or not jmowreader 8 hrs ago #75

The constitution says all that? Who knew! n/t Ms. Toad 4 hrs ago #98

I'd love to see him darted. mr715 3 hrs ago #101

I'm with those who don't think the orang turd won't make it to the end of his term. Hassler 7 hrs ago #81

HE. WILL. LEAVE. MorbidButterflyTat 7 hrs ago #82

What makes you so sure? You do understand his mind is mush..... who knows what he'll do ashredux 7 hrs ago #85

What he does is completely irrelevant. Ms. Toad 4 hrs ago #99

Well, I'm a bit surprised with all the replies to this particular thread...... apparently I hit a nerve ashredux 7 hrs ago #88

It's ok. I've read here for years he'd never be president. miyazaki 3 hrs ago #100

This has and remains my position, but Cosmocat 3 hrs ago #103