Originally Posted by SEC_Chick (Post 530501)

The main problem is that Trump won't give a speech like Gore did when he conceded (which I read today and almost got weepy), because it is not in his interest to do so. He cares nothing for the party or institutions, and whatever his plan is for the future (probably Trump TV) its success depends greatly on him making sure people are disaffected and will go with him to wherever that is so he can keep on grifting with his MAGA shot glasses and fake $1000 bills and 800% matches.

The chances that the nominee in 2024 will be an actual member of the Trump family (probably Jr.) are about 1000% that of a Never Trumper, or even mild critic. I was really disappointed to see Nicki Haley today effusively congratulate the new Q-Anon members of Congress. But she has made a cold calculation as to where the future lies.

Originally Posted by Tyrone Slothrop (Post 530502)

So much of Trump's appeal is personal and sui genesis. I just don't think that Don Jr. or Nikki Haley can do it the way he does.

Originally Posted by sebastian_dangerfield (Post 530505)

He’s going to be the shadow president for his base, a Pope Benedict, if Benedict were Tweeting all day and night between golf games, whacked out of his mind on Adderall and weekly McDonald’s-induced mini-strokes.

ETA: He’s going to OAN. He’ll be their Bill O’Reilly on steroids. Unless Murdoch or Sinclair can offer him a better deal.

Originally Posted by SEC_Chick (Post 530504)

I’m just throwing this out here, but I think that if Biden had come out forcefully against court packing at the beginning, he would have done better in swing states.

Originally Posted by Pretty Little Flower (Post 530508)

Can you tell me why Barrett was not the same as Garland? I have not heard a good explanation for that but I’m sure you can enlighten me.

Originally Posted by SEC_Chick (Post 530509)

Basically the R Senators are smarmy hypocritical dbags. I cannot in good faith put forward an acceptable rationale for that.

McConnell rationalized it with the fact that Trump and the Senate were both GOP, and that was a different fact pattern, but no one was putting on those restrictions 4 years ago.

And for even the most Trump skeptical, Barrett is a favorite. I like her far better than Kavanaugh, and plenty of people wanted revenge for how BK was treated in his confirmation process. I mean, for people who have been tolerating Trump for the exceedingly rare wins, this was a big one.

I love her, but don’t necessarily think it was worth it unless you’re an LOL nothing matters nihilist.

Originally Posted by SEC_Chick (Post 530504)

I’m just throwing this out here, but I think that if Biden had come out forcefully against court packing at the beginning, he would have done better in swing states.

Originally Posted by SEC_Chick (Post 530509)

Basically the R Senators are smarmy hypocritical dbags. I cannot in good faith put forward an acceptable rationale for that.

McConnell rationalized it with the fact that Trump and the Senate were both GOP, and that was a different fact pattern, but no one was putting on those restrictions 4 years ago.

And for even the most Trump skeptical, Barrett is a favorite. I like her far better than Kavanaugh, and plenty of people wanted revenge for how BK was treated in his confirmation process. I mean, for people who have been tolerating Trump for the exceedingly rare wins, this was a big one.

I love her, but don’t necessarily think it was worth it unless you’re an LOL nothing matters nihilist.

Originally Posted by Hank Chinaski (Post 530507)

He's going to need to take time off and find a new Eastern European wife soon. I think Melania is over 50?

Originally Posted by sebastian_dangerfield (Post 530513)

He can’t. He’s the strangest rich kid who’s ever lived. His old man must’ve been a seriously emotionally abuse fuck to have created this guy.

They’re so clueless. They thought this was a coronation of a new royal family.

Buy a compound near the Kennedys and start drinking, Don. It’s been a good run. Let your dipshit kids handle the endless restructurings to come.

Originally Posted by Hank Chinaski (Post 530514)

He doesn’t drink. Scotch was Nixon’s out when he knew he had to leave, but D can’t fall back on it.

Originally Posted by Hank Chinaski (Post 530516)

Biden now ahead in Ga.

Originally Posted by Pretty Little Flower (Post 530517)

While the initial delays in getting votes counted and calling states were anxiety-provoking, I am now enjoying the fact that the process is being drawn out. It is like that part of the EDM song where the tension and excitement is slowly building and building toward the inevitable drop.