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red dog 1

(27,773 posts)
31. I disagree
Fri Jan 20, 2017, 10:56 PM
Jan 2017

You're right about Trump being dumb, lazy, and unpopular with the majority of the American people.

However, I believe that "a descent into fascist rule by tacky Don" is entirely possible.

Also, your "Ryan & McConnell will have their hands full dealing with splintering factions that all want different yet pointless things that they can never get through Congress and a Democratic party that stonewalls them at every turn" ..is just plain wrong!

The Republicans control both the House of Representatives and the Senate.

How could the Democrats "stonewall them at every turn?"
How could the Democrats stonewall them at ANY turn?

In the House, Speaker Eddie Munster will pass whatever bills Trump wants, and the House Dems won't be able to do squat about it.

In the Senate..same thing...The Turtle will eventually invoke the "nuclear option"..which will mean no filibusters for the Democrats, (except possibly for a SCOTUS nominee)

Lets face facts!

Hillary was on her way to a win over Trumplethinskin, until that rat bastard Comey sent his treasonous letter to Congress just 11 days before the election.
She was ahead of Trump by 11 points before that...but Comey's letter cost her at least 7 or 8 percentage points, leaving her with only a 4 point lead going into the election.

The fact is that the Republicans can only steal elections when the race is close!
(Obama proved that in 2008 & 2012)

In my opinion, "The Great Frustration" will be what the Democrats in the House & Senate will be experiencing for at least the next two years.

Our only hope is that the American people will rise up and throw the Republicans out of both Houses of Congress in 2018.




I think you paint a not-too-far-out scenario. Certainly wouldn't surprise me to pan out this way. Gidney N Cloyd Jan 2017 #1
The Best Revenge Me. Jan 2017 #2
I had my doubts about Schumer but so far so good Dr. Jack Jan 2017 #3
I Do Hope So Me. Jan 2017 #6
Just like Obama, Trump is saddled with a congressional majority of his own party FarCenter Jan 2017 #4
Bookmarking your prediction underpants Jan 2017 #5
will we see you back in in four years, Dr. Jack? Skittles Jan 2017 #7
As soon as the midterms get under way Dr. Jack Jan 2017 #11
if anything comes from this sick debacle Skittles Jan 2017 #12
Sounds about right orangecrush Jan 2017 #8
Sounds about right to me. trof Jan 2017 #9
Who says you have to sign in everyday and talk about Trashpot? Well thanks for leaving us TrekLuver Jan 2017 #10
Gas up a buck a gallon within 12 months voteearlyvoteoften Jan 2017 #13
I agree red dog 1 Jan 2017 #21
More like 30 days Mr.Bill Jan 2017 #29
I think your scenario is very plausible. GliderGuider Jan 2017 #14
I think it is all about them getting their hands on as much public traunches of money as they can Nictuku Jan 2017 #15
I like your scenario. leanforward Jan 2017 #16
Totally disagree jodymarie aimee Jan 2017 #17
It's like people haven't lived Cosmocat Jan 2017 #23
+1 nt ProudProgressiveNow Jan 2017 #25
I believe that we will be dropping bombs on Iran in 6 months. grantcart Jan 2017 #18
"Ill get very annoyed very quickly if i have to talk about Trump every day" VOX Jan 2017 #19
I hope you're right, consolidation while doing nothing is just fine bucolic_frolic Jan 2017 #20
Very good post bhusar Jan 2017 #22
Bye for now.. denbot Jan 2017 #24
Dictators do not need to be popular to take over liberal N proud Jan 2017 #26
He's a fascist and the other American fascists control Congress. Hissyspit Jan 2017 #27
Thank you. cilla4progress Jan 2017 #28
I really appreciated your posts during the election, Dr. Jack, pnwmom Jan 2017 #30
I disagree red dog 1 Jan 2017 #31
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