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everyonematters

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7. A lot depends on what happens with inflation, specifically groceries.

Reply to artemisia1 (Original post)

Sat Feb 8, 2025, 02:05 PM

Feb 8

I mentioned in another thread, that I think the reason that so many people are struggling is that income inequality has gotten so bad. If that is the fact, then this administration will not fix the problem. At the very least, it will not get any better. and his approval rating will gradually decline. His xenophobic Republican base will stick with him.

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Will the Trump Cult implode when people start suffering economically from the chaos he's unleashing? If so, how long [View all] artemisia1 Feb 8 OP

Yes, just like Hitler and Mussolini. 33taw Feb 8 #1

Only when money deceased for them... Lovie777 Feb 8 #2

"Will the Trump Cult implode when people start suffering economically from the chaos he's unleashing?" J_William_Ryan Feb 8 #3

we will be eating the dogs and the cats before trump loses a vote from these people rampartd Feb 8 #4

"...just like Hitler and Mussolini." J_William_Ryan Feb 8 #5

I see a blue tsunami coming in 2026. sop Feb 8 #6

A lot depends on what happens with inflation, specifically groceries. everyonematters Feb 8 #7

"Within a year Trump's support will drop precipitously" J_William_Ryan Feb 8 #8

They will be the last if at all. They are a cult. JohnSJ Feb 8 #9

Trump will have a cover story... lame54 Feb 8 #10

I think MAGA is so brainwashed, they will stick by him liberal N proud Feb 8 #11

Only he will be able to fix the mess he made for he is the chosen one kerouac2 Feb 8 #12

The hardcore cult didn't leave him when they started dying in greater numbers tanyev Feb 8 #13

Nothing happens spontaneously. We'll eventually look back on whatever history we helped create struggle4progress Feb 8 #14

Hitler's Supporters Stayed Until The Bitter End Grumpy Old Woman Feb 8 #15

As long as they believe the "other" suffers more. Buzz cook Feb 8 #16

6 months to a year. ProudMNDemocrat Feb 8 #17

They will be disillusioned in Trump and still blame the left standingtall Feb 8 #18

It won't matter how much support he has though. He will have seeded the government Scrivener7 Feb 8 #19

Thanks for the responses, everyone. Personally, I think about 10-20 percent will always stick with him, but, artemisia1 Feb 8 #20

No but qazplm135 Feb 8 #21

I don't think it will be economics. ananda Feb 8 #22

PASS-- core MAGAs of which there are plenty are VERY happy with him andym Feb 8 #23

When I was a teenager my mother passed away. Jacson6 Feb 8 #24

Kick /nt artemisia1 Feb 9 #25

I voted most will stick with him to the bitter end. CrispyQ Feb 9 #26

It didn't implode when Covid started culling them Retrograde Feb 9 #27

By the time his base gets hurt it'll be too late EllieBC Feb 9 #28

At the rate Trump and Musk are going, I'd say six months max for this administration. valleyrogue Feb 9 #29

They Have The Media In Their Backpocket. BBbats Feb 9 #30