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We all saw the news, but what are the implications? Read on for my thoughts...
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Do not believe this was hidden until now or it will bring him more white voters who are anxious
This man is denial personified. COVID is a hoax in Trump World, and he would do anything to hold fast to that reality. Only cold, undeniable facts would force him off of that.
Do not believe this was hidden until now or it will bring him more white voters who are anxious
This man is denial personified. COVID is a hoax in Trump World, and he would do anything to hold fast to that reality. Only cold, undeniable facts would force him off of that.
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I also do not believe this will help him one iota. It just affirms that he was lying and / incompetent all the way.
Yes, he will receive sympathy from the Trumpians and not one of them will be pulled off
But then he could bugger a pig in the Oval Office live on TV
I also do not believe this will help him one iota. It just affirms that he was lying and / incompetent all the way.
Yes, he will receive sympathy from the Trumpians and not one of them will be pulled off
But then he could bugger a pig in the Oval Office live on TV
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But then he could bugger a pig in the Oval Office live on TV (obligatory nod to “Black Mirror” here) and they will not step away from him.
It is a death cult!
Those 26-32% are safe for Trump! They won’t walk away. They will cling even more tightly.
But then he could bugger a pig in the Oval Office live on TV (obligatory nod to “Black Mirror” here) and they will not step away from him.
It is a death cult!
Those 26-32% are safe for Trump! They won’t walk away. They will cling even more tightly.
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Those wavering will see this as an excuse / permission to vote against him
First, he has lied and / or is incompetent.
Second, given what we know about the potential long-term cognitive and physical issues from COVID19 he is clearly no
Those wavering will see this as an excuse / permission to vote against him
First, he has lied and / or is incompetent.
Second, given what we know about the potential long-term cognitive and physical issues from COVID19 he is clearly no
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longer fit to serve as President (though we could argue that was the case before).
And those who opposed him will se this as vindication and a motive to drive even harder to “vote him out”
Is this some of his “oh so clever” “5D Chess”?
longer fit to serve as President (though we could argue that was the case before).
And those who opposed him will se this as vindication and a motive to drive even harder to “vote him out”
Is this some of his “oh so clever” “5D Chess”?
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A way to get out of the debates and then be miraculously cured?
Well, if the White House Physician - who is a Naval Officer - confirms it, I think you can ignore that possibility.
To lie about the President’s health would destroy your career
A way to get out of the debates and then be miraculously cured?
Well, if the White House Physician - who is a Naval Officer - confirms it, I think you can ignore that possibility.
To lie about the President’s health would destroy your career
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Military Officers swear an oath to the Constitution above all else. They will obey the lawful orders of the President. They are honour bound and required to disobey an illegal order. If ordered to lie they will refuse, though they may not go public for their reasons
Military Officers swear an oath to the Constitution above all else. They will obey the lawful orders of the President. They are honour bound and required to disobey an illegal order. If ordered to lie they will refuse, though they may not go public for their reasons
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Now, if the White House Physician says nothing and then resigns suddenly that would to me be evidence that it is possible this is being faked
What does this mean for the election? I think this is the final nail in the coffin for Trump’s reelection.
Now, if the White House Physician says nothing and then resigns suddenly that would to me be evidence that it is possible this is being faked
What does this mean for the election? I think this is the final nail in the coffin for Trump’s reelection.
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With 33 days to Election Day (3 Nov in the US), the Trump campaign is going to be on hiatus for at least 14 days. Wait, you say, the campaign is more than Trump. No, it isn’t. This is — and always has been — about one and only one man.
With 33 days to Election Day (3 Nov in the US), the Trump campaign is going to be on hiatus for at least 14 days. Wait, you say, the campaign is more than Trump. No, it isn’t. This is — and always has been — about one and only one man.
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But even if it wasn’t, COVID19 is going to cut a wide swath through the White House and the campaign leadership. The index patient here, Hope Hicks, was at the centre of things. We are going to be hearing about more and more people who are infected and down-and-out.
But even if it wasn’t, COVID19 is going to cut a wide swath through the White House and the campaign leadership. The index patient here, Hope Hicks, was at the centre of things. We are going to be hearing about more and more people who are infected and down-and-out.
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This is like being on the 21st kilometre of a marathon and stopping for 14 minutes. There is absolutely no way you can recover. This is game over. Yes, it will take time. There will be chaos and potentially violence. But the Trump election effort is DOA.
This is like being on the 21st kilometre of a marathon and stopping for 14 minutes. There is absolutely no way you can recover. This is game over. Yes, it will take time. There will be chaos and potentially violence. But the Trump election effort is DOA.
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And this doesn’t even consider factors like the fact that the Trump campaign is way behind in terms of money to fight this battle to the end. And how many people are going to be cutting checks knowing that Trump thinks so little of
And this doesn’t even consider factors like the fact that the Trump campaign is way behind in terms of money to fight this battle to the end. And how many people are going to be cutting checks knowing that Trump thinks so little of
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them that he went to a fundraiser while knowing he was infected?
I think it is more than likely that this is GAME OVER for Trump in the Whitehouse. But let’s not be complacent. Push it forward.
them that he went to a fundraiser while knowing he was infected?
I think it is more than likely that this is GAME OVER for Trump in the Whitehouse. But let’s not be complacent. Push it forward.
