He has been focused on revenge since November of 2020, if not before.
Ever since Obama's roasting at the Correspondents Dinner in 2011....
And I know just the guy to do it -– Donald Trump is here tonight! (Laughter and applause.) Now, I know that he’s taken some flak lately, but no one is happier, no one is prouder to put this birth certificate matter to rest than the Donald. (Laughter.) And that’s because he can finally get back to focusing on the issues that matter –- like, did we fake the moon landing? (Laughter.) What really happened in Roswell? (Laughter.) And where are Biggie and Tupac? (Laughter and applause.)
But all kidding aside, obviously, we all know about your credentials and breadth of experience. (Laughter.) For example -- no, seriously, just recently, in an episode of Celebrity Apprentice -- (laughter) -- at the steakhouse, the men’s cooking team cooking did not impress the judges from Omaha Steaks. And there was a lot of blame to go around. But you, Mr. Trump, recognized that the real problem was a lack of leadership. And so ultimately, you didn’t blame Lil’ Jon or Meatloaf. (Laughter.) You fired Gary Busey. (Laughter.) And these are the kind of decisions that would keep me up at night. (Laughter and applause.) Well handled, sir. (Laughter.) Well handled.
As roasts go, that's kindergarten level ribbing.
I still can't tell what's more pathetic - that this was enough motivation to destroy America's democracy, or that voters were so gullible that it worked.
He didn't really think he'd win. Some voters were gullible, others were so dissatisfied with the status quo they voted for the political outsider. So far he's only been able to win when a lot of Americans didn't really know who he was (even though there was plenty of evidence). If he manages to win again, it will be 100% gullibility and malice.
Before 2020 it was prevenge.
My armchair-psychologist explanation is because Trump is a textbook narcissist.
Individuals with Narcissistic Personality Disorder typically have a fragile self-esteem and a high sensitivity to perceived slights or criticisms. When they feel wronged or humiliated, they often react with intense anger and a desire for retribution in order to restore their self-image and sense of superiority.
Damn, you've perfectly described my ex-wife.
Exactly as predicted. Dirty diaper and all.
So does he go to prison or something? Or did he get a fine to pay?
Sentencing is July 11th, we'll know tomorrow
*we'll know next month
How's the future? Things get any better?
This whole timeline is bad! Abort! Abort!
I guess he's technically in custody of the secret service?
So, business as usual.
We can tell ourselves there’s a chance he goes to prison until July 11th when he’ll get a fine.
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