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[–] mipadaitu 45 points 6 months ago (6 children)

If Biden wins, we'll never have to worry about either trump or Biden running again.

[–] Chainweasel 76 points 6 months ago

And if Trump wins, we'll never have to worry about anyone ever running again.
But that'll be the least of our problems

[–] [email protected] 25 points 6 months ago (2 children)

Are you sure we won't have to worry about Trump running again? Because I am absolutely not.

[–] AbidanYre 22 points 6 months ago (2 children)

If we're lucky, heart disease will take care of the issue by then.

[–] [email protected] 10 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago)

Also drywall can only sustain so much ketchup

[–] [email protected] 11 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago) (1 children)

I think the implication is he'll be in prison. Setting aside whether that's a safe bet or not, I can totally see an 80-something trump making campaign ads from a prison cell. He won't really have anything better to do at that point.

Edit: typo

[–] Furedadmins 2 points 6 months ago

Even if he isn't in prison or dead by then his cognitive decline will be too much for even the most addled magas to ignore.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 6 months ago (1 children)

@mipadaitu
Trump will never stop running again. Whether he wins or not

[–] p5yk0t1km1r4ge 0 points 6 months ago (1 children)

There's only one way to ensure he doesn't ruin our lives and our country. Only one way to secure our democracy and safety, and I'll leave that to your imagination. I will say no more.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 6 months ago (1 children)

The rapture comes and Trump is included since he's God gift to democracy?

[–] p5yk0t1km1r4ge 1 points 6 months ago

Uhh...yeah, sure

[–] [email protected] 6 points 6 months ago

Trump running for POTUS 2028....

[–] TheDemonBuer -1 points 6 months ago (1 children)

The problems and divisions that those two men represent aren't going to go away when they do.

[–] Serinus 8 points 6 months ago (3 children)
[–] TheDemonBuer 5 points 6 months ago

I didn't say that. I didn't say they're the same, I don't think they're the same. Go put words in someone else's mouth.

[–] Ultragigagigantic 2 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago)

As per moderator request, a unique comment for you. Enjoy.

Typically, when someone asserts "both sides are the same," it's often from a Democratic-leaning conservative perspective, seeking to discredit critics of the Democratic Party. While acknowledging similarities between these 2 capitalist parties, there are significant distinctions. Encouraging a broader range of viewpoints would be more beneficial. Instead of just criticizing, inviting dissenting voices to participate actively and propose solutions would be more productive. Shifting away from first-past-the-post voting enables more accurate representation and minimizes the spoiler effect, a reform already implemented at the state level in Maine and Alaska. However, Republicans are opposing alternative electoral systems. Rather than continuing to use voting methods favored by Republicans, embracing multiple political parties ensures wider representation and engagement, benefiting citizens and the Democratic Party alike. Enhanced voter participation leads to more democratic outcomes. So, what prevents Democratic-led states from prioritizing electoral reform? Let's take action and advocate for change within our states to ensure better representation and competition among candidates, striving for genuine representation without excuses.

[–] Ensign_Crab -2 points 6 months ago

Yeah, 2028 will see a new fascist running against an even more rightward corporate neoliberal.