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A lot can happen in a year.
I agree, it's not good. For now. We don't even know if he'll be on the ballot in a year. There's no need to panic at this point.
THATS WHAT THEY SAID LAST TIME!!!
heaves into paper bag
In American politics, a year is an eternity.
Still, it's pretty unbelievable if Trump is actually running ahead at any point after everything that has happened with Jan 6, Roe, the criminal cases, getting involved with porn stars, etc. Really makes me lose faith in the US.
Tbf, regarding the last point I think you mean, "sexually assaulting a porn star." There's no shame being involved with an adult entertainer if all parties involved are consenting, but there definitely is when you're sexually assaulting them (or anyone).
Definitely. I was actually referring to the fact that millions of conservative evangelical Christians rail at "promiscuous behavior" on a daily basis but apparently give Trump a total pass on that. Despite his obvious lack of integrity and behavior that's contrary to what they preach, he's somehow just the type of leader they want.
He's been accused of sexually assaulting people, but not Stormy Daniels.
Not just accused, but found liable. It's not quite a conviction but at this point I consider it a documented fact. In other words, using words like "accused" is unnecessary and misleading. Just say he's a rapist, because he is.
You're right, I got her case mixed up with E. Jean Carroll's case: https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/breaking-down-the-verdict-as-jury-finds-trump-liable-for-sexual-assault-and-defamation
Hard to keep all of his transgressions/crimes straight.
You still had faith in the US?
I did. But it has truly diminished since 2017.
yup. stupid is highly contagious. it could end up being a lot worse.
Or they could be so stupid, they don't vote. All that talk of stolen elections eroded a lot of their voters' trust in voting.