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Soph0571

(9,685 posts)
Fri Apr 17, 2020, 12:40 PM Apr 2020

'He has lost his mind': Americans stunned and horrified after Trump tries to 'provoke an uprising'

against Democratic governors

This Friday morning, President Trump fired off a series of tweets — all directed at states with Democratic governors — seemingly endorsing burgeoning protest movements calling for the immediate reopening of state economies as the coronavirus pandemic continues to spread.

[link:https://www.rawstory.com/2020/04/he-has-lost-his-mind-americans-stunned-and-horrified-after-trump-tries-to-provoke-an-uprising-against-democratic-governors/|]




Trump is trying to provoke an uprising against Democratic governors because putting peoples’ lives at risk is worth the political fight for him.


He is trying to start a civil war. He is that dangerous and the senate repubs sat on their hands during impeachment. He will literally see America destroyed from within to retain power. Despicable.
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'He has lost his mind': Americans stunned and horrified after Trump tries to 'provoke an uprising' (Original Post) Soph0571 Apr 2020 OP
Democrats of every stripe... Zoonart Apr 2020 #1
Agree 100%! stopbush Apr 2020 #6
Agree! mvd Apr 2020 #10
He should be arrested Soph0571 Apr 2020 #51
Agree leighbythesea2 Apr 2020 #64
Sounds like a quick and done impeachment to me.... paleotn Apr 2020 #67
A quick impeachment in the house quakerboy Apr 2020 #100
Let them be. paleotn Apr 2020 #102
everyone do their part noneof_theabove Apr 2020 #94
That headline presumes he had a sane mind to lose. tanyev Apr 2020 #2
Ya beat me to it, was going to put it as, He had a mind?!1 UTUSN Apr 2020 #40
Except that the Orangevirus is doing what Putin wants. Lock him up. Apr 2020 #77
You may have nailed it. burrowowl Apr 2020 #92
The problem is nobody wants to do anything about it. Lock him up. Apr 2020 #109
There are more items on the list. Turning a warming Arctic Ocean into a Russian lake is one. Marcuse Apr 2020 #108
Always important to remember that the Senate Repukes sat on their hands during impeachment WHILE RockRaven Apr 2020 #3
I had not made that connection... Blue_playwright Apr 2020 #116
I had. Bet a lot of us have. SammyWinstonJack Apr 2020 #125
The GOP owns this jpak Apr 2020 #4
Unfortunately I think they are probably ok with that. Soph0571 Apr 2020 #63
Trump is the product of normalizing the Republican party Yavin4 Apr 2020 #5
We need to be less classy. Are we ready to rise up and fight with all we've got? JudyM Apr 2020 #104
This message was self-deleted by its author hangaleft Apr 2020 #105
Okay. Newest Reality Apr 2020 #7
Agree! The wheels are turning. We began the slide many years ago. cayugafalls Apr 2020 #19
Great post! Stated with truth without further stoking fear Thekaspervote Apr 2020 #34
Horrified, yes. Stunned, no. sarcasmo Apr 2020 #8
Isn't the Rep. Governor of Ohio one of the spearheads of staying at home? Is 💩 going after him? TheBlackAdder Apr 2020 #69
DeWine is doing a good job, but True Blue American Apr 2020 #112
Trump has officially lost his mind! BlueJac Apr 2020 #9
I think he has an eye on disrupting voting with this. KansasKali Apr 2020 #11
Just wait until Nov and he loses by a landslide duforsure Apr 2020 #12
Trump has Covid of the brain...and his lackeys will follow him down world wide wally Apr 2020 #13
I have been wondering why and when he would try to impose martial law. So he gets his niyad Apr 2020 #14
Nah, that is not going to happen because we live in normal times dustyscamp Apr 2020 #17
Yeah, this was the change in strategy when he supposedly walked back "total authority" and coti Apr 2020 #15
In a very strange way, this could be a very good thing.. Stuart G Apr 2020 #16
Great summation. We need to remember that we the dems are not without power Thekaspervote Apr 2020 #38
Trump turned it over True Blue American Apr 2020 #46
I wish somebody nearby Proud Liberal Dem Apr 2020 #53
They're not going to. durablend Apr 2020 #85
No Proud Liberal Dem Apr 2020 #86
if nothing else it should force GOP congresscritters to take a stand mnmoderatedem Apr 2020 #87
The Grotesque Orange Pustule wants to be dictator and will kill to get there. Hermit-The-Prog Apr 2020 #18
REPUB SENATORS! - You OK with this? Liberal In Texas Apr 2020 #20
Don't ask. You won't like their answer. DFW Apr 2020 #60
Democratic governors need to prepare their national guards for these BComplex Apr 2020 #21
This has nothing to do with "provoking an uprising" ScratchCat Apr 2020 #22
Trump knows his cultists and he damn well knows how many will react. hadEnuf Apr 2020 #24
But his *is* Mossfern Apr 2020 #28
Agree! His lazy cult followers will never make a hardened military force Thekaspervote Apr 2020 #41
One day, and.... reACTIONary Apr 2020 #96
Thank you, you are right.... reACTIONary Apr 2020 #95
Most sane folks know that Trump does not have a mind to lose--just stinking Swamp water up there! riversedge Apr 2020 #23
The thing is Windy City Charlie Apr 2020 #25
True, many knowledgeable pundits have said the same. There's going to be some isolated Thekaspervote Apr 2020 #43
I'll never forget when Bundy unboxed that care package of dildos. Dave Starsky Apr 2020 #119
Wtf EllieBC Apr 2020 #26
Well Mitt Romney voted for impeachment, so there's that localroger Apr 2020 #36
but MSM loves it, great for profits and civil war would really help their bottom line. nt yaesu Apr 2020 #27
Fits text book definition of sedition grantcart Apr 2020 #29
SEDITION!!!!! N/A solara Apr 2020 #30
"2nd Amendment"? How well did armed uprising against States work out in the past? FailureToCommunicate Apr 2020 #31
There's still the Sons and Daughters of the Confederacy Boomerproud Apr 2020 #62
And I say to those who support the Confederacy, that they approve of slavery and treason. n/a Fortinbras Armstrong Apr 2020 #72
Except this time the Seditionist is in the White House NickB79 Apr 2020 #90
The only time I've ever rooted for the Yankees. RVN VET71 Apr 2020 #122
+1! FailureToCommunicate Apr 2020 #124
But I worry that unless GOP voters have a non-Democratic alternative renate Apr 2020 #32
Let's ReBrand It COVID-45 OldFriend Apr 2020 #33
He's itching to be a 'real war' president. Harker Apr 2020 #35
Twitter should delete these tweets and close his account. Ilsa Apr 2020 #37
Agreed. nature-lover Apr 2020 #56
Trump is a traitor and a scumbag. hay rick Apr 2020 #39
I saw two senior neighbors this morning. They'd began wearing masks about 2 weeks ago... C Moon Apr 2020 #42
"optional" He said it multiple times. He does not give a fuck and "loves chaos." Evolve Dammit Apr 2020 #70
He is an unbelievable dipshit. raccoon Apr 2020 #44
"Save your great 2nd Amendment"? RVN VET71 Apr 2020 #45
Does anyone True Blue American Apr 2020 #49
Fight against an armed adversary in pitched battles? RVN VET71 Apr 2020 #50
They're already out in the streets. dchill Apr 2020 #65
I have ZERO expectations from Pussy-Grabber other than just plain SHIT. BigDemVoter Apr 2020 #47
It sounds to me like Chainfire Apr 2020 #48
This may be the beginning of the End fescuerescue Apr 2020 #52
I always used to think I would enjoy it when he finally lost his mind Soph0571 Apr 2020 #54
Hitler never lost his mind.nt live love laugh Apr 2020 #59
He was ALWAYS going to take as many... dchill Apr 2020 #66
Is this not illegal? samsingh Apr 2020 #55
MY FAMILY IS FINE, SO LET'S DO IT!! blakstoneranger Apr 2020 #57
LIBERATE the whitehouse!!! US4u2 Apr 2020 #93
I have no doubt that our Founding Fathers would have marched this man to the scaffold Mr. Ected Apr 2020 #58
That's the photoshopped antichrist. The real one has doughy white bags under his eyes flibbitygiblets Apr 2020 #81
What Can I Say? Putin Chose Donald Trump Very Wisely panfluteman Apr 2020 #61
War between the States bucolic_frolic Apr 2020 #68
Thought the same thing listening to Limbaugh yesterday. They are inciting violence. Evolve Dammit Apr 2020 #73
Orange Asshole's supporters are saying he's only calling for citizens to vote out the Dems SpankMe Apr 2020 #71
With respect to the one about Virginia, here is some relevant law: Fortinbras Armstrong Apr 2020 #74
They'll walk it back LTG Apr 2020 #91
Sad thing Windy City Charlie Apr 2020 #75
LIBERATE THE OVAL OFFICE! Grokenstein Apr 2020 #76
Here's what needs to be liberated rocktivity Apr 2020 #78
The meek shall inherit the earth... Trueblue Texan Apr 2020 #79
2nd Amendment? calcetines Apr 2020 #80
Of course he is Soph0571 Apr 2020 #82
Unfortunately, only about 57% of Americans are stunned. The rest support him. nt woodsprite Apr 2020 #83
Sedition by any other name .......... (NT) The Wizard Apr 2020 #84
I am not sure you need another name Soph0571 Apr 2020 #88
The last act of a desperate man.nt Javaman Apr 2020 #89
This Has Me Hot White Angry McKim Apr 2020 #97
Sure, New Zealand would be ideal. Ligyron Apr 2020 #121
First mass murder shooting is on him McCamy Taylor Apr 2020 #98
He must be removed ... jimlup Apr 2020 #99
Michigan is considering storing dead people in an ice arena, but yea, free Michigan? luvallpeeps Apr 2020 #101
Governors can and should declare martial law in their respective states and arrest these rioters pecosbob Apr 2020 #103
Yes, I will say it again.."Trump is much too stupid to know that he is stupid" Stuart G Apr 2020 #106
But has Susan Collins expressed "Concern" yet? ThoughtCriminal Apr 2020 #107
Even the Never-Biden's know that Joe would never do crazy shit like this. Aristus Apr 2020 #110
He loves to pit one against another duforsure Apr 2020 #111
He's trying to start an insurrection that will peak at election time. lark Apr 2020 #113
Somebody PLEASE cancel this guy's Twitter account FakeNoose Apr 2020 #114
He's too valuable to Twitter dalton99a Apr 2020 #115
Planting a seed...... UCmeNdc Apr 2020 #117
I wonder if Trump has noticed the huge migrations from hellholes like VA, MN and MI DFW Apr 2020 #118
Clear ground for impeachment Woodwizard Apr 2020 #120
Hang the fucking traitor! Nitram Apr 2020 #123

Zoonart

(11,832 posts)
1. Democrats of every stripe...
Fri Apr 17, 2020, 12:43 PM
Apr 2020

Official and un-official, candidate, voter, and office holder. Call for his immediate resignation now. Change the narrative that says... he's an idiot to he's a dangerous criminal right fudging now, before the bullets start to fly.

mvd

(65,160 posts)
10. Agree!
Fri Apr 17, 2020, 12:49 PM
Apr 2020

He’s out of control. I wish the 25th Amendment was used, but the massive resignation call may more doable.

paleotn

(17,881 posts)
67. Sounds like a quick and done impeachment to me....
Fri Apr 17, 2020, 03:37 PM
Apr 2020

These tweets being the only evidence needed. Yes, in he midst of the worst pandemic since 1918 flu, the orange jackass did in fact foment civil unrest and encourage behavior that purposefully puts American lives at risk. If that doesn't meet the bar of high crimes and misdemeanors, I don't know what does. Let the Rethug trash fail to convict once again. I dare them.

quakerboy

(13,916 posts)
100. A quick impeachment in the house
Fri Apr 17, 2020, 08:22 PM
Apr 2020

And a quick acquittal in the senate. The R's are still 100% on board.

paleotn

(17,881 posts)
102. Let them be.
Fri Apr 17, 2020, 08:45 PM
Apr 2020

This is far easier for the general populace to understand. McTurtle would be in a hell of a bind.

noneof_theabove

(410 posts)
94. everyone do their part
Fri Apr 17, 2020, 06:39 PM
Apr 2020

with what ever you can afford.

1 postcard + postage [support USPS before Agolf Twittler destroy it to] about $1 total

send one to
Donald J Trump
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington D.C. 20003

If your Representative is a trumpster
send them one

and don't forget the trumpster Senators 1 or 2

Be very terse, since the don't read and comprehend much, like.....RESIGN NOW !


You are also support the USPS.

also for marketing mail that has a return free mail envelope
black out any barcodes [may identify you]
stuff full of Sunday paper, magazine coupons.
put in mail [they have to pay by weight]

Lock him up.

(6,918 posts)
77. Except that the Orangevirus is doing what Putin wants.
Fri Apr 17, 2020, 03:52 PM
Apr 2020

Take over the R party. - Check

Spread chaos in the Federal gov. - Check

Divide as much as he can. - Check

Try to start a civil war. - Check

Try to give Ukraine back to Russia. - Check

Kill as many US citizens as possible. - Check

And so many more misdeeds. - Check

Lock him up.

(6,918 posts)
109. The problem is nobody wants to do anything about it.
Sat Apr 18, 2020, 01:05 AM
Apr 2020

In the Home of the Brave.

The Brave is Absent or Died from Orangevirus.

Marcuse

(7,446 posts)
108. There are more items on the list. Turning a warming Arctic Ocean into a Russian lake is one.
Sat Apr 18, 2020, 12:03 AM
Apr 2020


They are alleging irregularities in the land deal with Seward.

RockRaven

(14,899 posts)
3. Always important to remember that the Senate Repukes sat on their hands during impeachment WHILE
Fri Apr 17, 2020, 12:44 PM
Apr 2020

KNOWING a pandemic had ALREADY BEGUN. Republicans in Congress own 100% of Trump's pandemic actions/inactions/mismanagement/malice.

Response to JudyM (Reply #104)

Newest Reality

(12,712 posts)
7. Okay.
Fri Apr 17, 2020, 12:49 PM
Apr 2020

Last edited Fri Apr 17, 2020, 01:46 PM - Edit history (1)

I am not shocked or surpised at all. Not even in the least bit.

But then, anybody who has read my comments over the last several months knows why, and in detail.

When you know General Trump well enough and you understand his real motivations and his history, then you would be expecting this.

He won't stop. It is going to get much worse. He has no other motive than total power and control. The closer we get to the GE, the more this will escalate now, considering that he may find that the impact of the pandemic requires a more chaotic approach before then. However, the weakness and confusion we are now experiencing is a dictator's dream come true when you have a real confidence man who can manipulate people well in charge.

This is El Presidente the mobster. America is HIS territory. He will rend it asunder and divide and conquer in order to take and have what belongs to him.

We are obliged to pay attention to that now and admit what we are up against. That might yield some intelligent responses and strategies. We will need them. I assure you.

cayugafalls

(5,639 posts)
19. Agree! The wheels are turning. We began the slide many years ago.
Fri Apr 17, 2020, 01:12 PM
Apr 2020

Trump is merely taking advantage of an opportune time in history to throw away the last vestiges of pretense and go all out.

Openly calling for insurrection in his own country should send alarms across the seats of power in this country. If there are any patriots left in Washington now is the time for them to rise up and shout loudly.

This latest call to Liberate a Free State of our union during a time of crisis by a sitting President is unprecedented and extremely dangerous. There had better be a lot of outcry from media and Congress.

I hope we do respond with intelligence, I am just unsure that will be enough. They control Washington at this point and there is little we can do about that fact.

Thekaspervote

(32,705 posts)
34. Great post! Stated with truth without further stoking fear
Fri Apr 17, 2020, 02:03 PM
Apr 2020

I think we have some very strong dem leaders that he is and will come up against and will be stopped.
It’s his MO. And, I think the more he does this kind of thing the more our powerful Dems will hobble him

TheBlackAdder

(28,167 posts)
69. Isn't the Rep. Governor of Ohio one of the spearheads of staying at home? Is 💩 going after him?
Fri Apr 17, 2020, 03:39 PM
Apr 2020

.

Oh, I see where he's planning on reopening May 1st.

.

True Blue American

(17,981 posts)
112. DeWine is doing a good job, but
Sat Apr 18, 2020, 07:42 AM
Apr 2020

When he was confronted about the Trump tweets yesterday, he simply smiled and said,” Protesters have a right to protest. We have them in Yellow Springs all the time.” He is not about to say anything bad about Trump. A phone call gets him what he needs.

I am glad Buckeyes are being helped, not many dying but I also know facts.

Funny thing, Mike, I remember Gun rights activists ran you off the stage in Dayton. You went back to Columbus saying they had a right to be angry and you were going to do something about gun control! If you did, Mike I never heard about it.

BlueJac

(7,838 posts)
9. Trump has officially lost his mind!
Fri Apr 17, 2020, 12:49 PM
Apr 2020

He is a traitor to the Constitution and his oath of office! He must be removed NOW! Thank you cowardly Republicans, you are next!

niyad

(113,055 posts)
14. I have been wondering why and when he would try to impose martial law. So he gets his
Fri Apr 17, 2020, 01:04 PM
Apr 2020

orange kook-ace drinking sheeples agitated. .armed is next. Fomenting civil war. .and then. .

Pleans, military, sane people. .WHOEVER has the power to stop this madness. HURRY. He is categorically insane. Get him an I-love-me jacket. Melds. ECT.

coti

(4,612 posts)
15. Yeah, this was the change in strategy when he supposedly walked back "total authority" and
Fri Apr 17, 2020, 01:05 PM
Apr 2020

started saying it was up to the states. They're going to cultivate a rebellion of idiots, instead.

Never, ever think this asshole recognizes his mistakes.

Stuart G

(38,414 posts)
16. In a very strange way, this could be a very good thing..
Fri Apr 17, 2020, 01:06 PM
Apr 2020

Provoking protest and endorsing these kind of gatherings, calling for "reopening of state economies"...shows to everyone how deranged Trump is...

...I don't need to know, and friends here at Democratic Underground don't need to know. But a few moderate Republicans..maybe 3 or 4 need to know..Those that care,,,(I am not sure any care)..will see these tweets
in a different way. It is so clear that Trump wants to start an uprising against Democratic governors and the states they are in...

Hoping for an "immediate reopening" is insane. He thinks he can control the virus in those states that have "few cases." and are not currently affected. Trump wants an economic turnaround NOW"!!!, SO HE CAN WIN THE ELECTION IN NOVEMER..

..Remember..he said there were only a few cases, and no deaths.... What is very important is that no one can control him and stop this tweeting...even now. So, what may happen,..(.notice I said "may ) that this is the very final straw and some or many Republicans who have stayed away from the fight, now know that this man is " very dangerous." A few will come over to our side to oppose Trump..Yes, a few.....maybe..

But if those few come to side of "truth",.. those few will represent millions who now see Trump as a danger to all of us.

Thekaspervote

(32,705 posts)
38. Great summation. We need to remember that we the dems are not without power
Fri Apr 17, 2020, 02:07 PM
Apr 2020

Much of what he says and does is to convince us that we are alone and powerless. This is just not the case!

True Blue American

(17,981 posts)
46. Trump turned it over
Fri Apr 17, 2020, 02:19 PM
Apr 2020

To the Governors because he knew they would ignore him. This way he can blame the Governors if it gets worse.

Proud Liberal Dem

(24,392 posts)
53. I wish somebody nearby
Fri Apr 17, 2020, 02:37 PM
Apr 2020

could grab him and shake it into him to STOP THINKING ABOUT THE DAMNED ECONOMY AND FOCUS ON PEOPLE GETTING SICK AND DYING FROM THIS VIRUS! I'm by no means apologizing or defending Trump AT ALL, so please don't misunderstand but:

1. Trump is NOT to blame for this virus/pandemic. He IS to blame for his part in how he responded. He can't change what has already happened. That is "baked in" at this point but he can and should do a better job today, tomorrow, and for however long as this continues.
2. The bad economy and the subsequent shutdowns are a direct result of the virus. While I have long questioned the credit given to Trump about the economy, he's not necessarily to blame for what has happened to the economy and that is not necessarily what most average Americans are worried about. What we're worried about is not dying- or having loved ones dying- or anybody dying (though we know there will continue to be cases and deaths for the foreseeable future).

All this being said, somebody needs to flat out tell him that JOB NUMERO UNO is to ensure the health and safety and well-being of every man, woman and child in this country and get everybody in every state all of the supplies, equipment, testing kits, etc. that the federal government can marshal and look for ways to increase capacity and to support means of treating and eliminating the virus.

People will forgive Trump- just like I'd hope that they would forgive any other President in a similar situation- for a (now) rotten economy. He needs to let it go for five seconds and just keep people from getting sick and dying. He will be rewarded or reviled on the basis of how he does THAT job. The economy can be rebuilt and while I don't think Trump is the person to do it in the long-term (i.e. after January 2021), he will be (or should be) judged specifically how well he handles this. He just needs to stop worrying about the economy as it relates to his re-election. People won't and shouldn't vote for a Mad Hatter who just lets people get sick and die just so megacorps can make a few more bucks.

I know that Trump won't hear this or read this and probably nobody who advises Trump will either, but I am saying my peace here.

durablend

(7,455 posts)
85. They're not going to.
Fri Apr 17, 2020, 05:19 PM
Apr 2020

You really think he or any of his cronies really give a flying fuck about people getting sick and dying?

mnmoderatedem

(3,722 posts)
87. if nothing else it should force GOP congresscritters to take a stand
Fri Apr 17, 2020, 05:25 PM
Apr 2020

and stand up to trump and denounce this instead of retreating into the sniveling spineless cowards they have proven to be to this point.

Not holding my breath though.

DFW

(54,286 posts)
60. Don't ask. You won't like their answer.
Fri Apr 17, 2020, 03:14 PM
Apr 2020

They are ALL cool with this, except for Susan Collins of Maine, who is concerned.

ScratchCat

(1,977 posts)
22. This has nothing to do with "provoking an uprising"
Fri Apr 17, 2020, 01:21 PM
Apr 2020

All this is, is a juvenile attempt to convince his supporters that its Democrats responsible for whatever hardship they are enduring, not Covid-19 or the Feds slow response. Its just a response to the "other side of the coin" that says Trump is responsible for your hardship, not Covid-19.

Thekaspervote

(32,705 posts)
41. Agree! His lazy cult followers will never make a hardened military force
Fri Apr 17, 2020, 02:10 PM
Apr 2020

One day of protests...sure, beyond that nah!

reACTIONary

(5,768 posts)
95. Thank you, you are right....
Fri Apr 17, 2020, 07:34 PM
Apr 2020

... this is an attempt to use protests as political pressure on the governors, particularly the Democratic governors, of course.

Two things to note:

* It shows how weak fake45 is, because if he did have the total authority he wants and claims, he would just tell them what to do instead of this pitiful gesture.

* It shows, in a public and dramatic way, how little support there is against the current public health and safety measures, and how crazy those who oppose them are.

Total loser. Sad.

Windy City Charlie

(1,178 posts)
25. The thing is
Fri Apr 17, 2020, 01:37 PM
Apr 2020

The ones that are pushing this narrative the most will sit back and do nothing; they'll just use words. It's the nut-jobs that a person is going to have to watch out for, because they'll think they have nothing to lose.

Thekaspervote

(32,705 posts)
43. True, many knowledgeable pundits have said the same. There's going to be some isolated
Fri Apr 17, 2020, 02:13 PM
Apr 2020

Incidents of violence, but a major armed uprising...nope

Look at buddy and his idiots, after 2 days they were begging for toilet paper

Dave Starsky

(5,914 posts)
119. I'll never forget when Bundy unboxed that care package of dildos.
Sat Apr 18, 2020, 10:55 AM
Apr 2020

That was the funniest damn thing ever. My family and I occasionally rewatch that video when we want a heartwarming belly laugh.

EllieBC

(2,990 posts)
26. Wtf
Fri Apr 17, 2020, 01:38 PM
Apr 2020

I’m not a fan of 99% of the GOP but there has to be 1 amongst them who realizes this is not ok or normal.

grantcart

(53,061 posts)
29. Fits text book definition of sedition
Fri Apr 17, 2020, 01:47 PM
Apr 2020

People erroneously call it Treason which it's not.

It is sedition.

FailureToCommunicate

(14,007 posts)
31. "2nd Amendment"? How well did armed uprising against States work out in the past?
Fri Apr 17, 2020, 01:55 PM
Apr 2020

Not so great for the sedition side.

Boomerproud

(7,940 posts)
62. There's still the Sons and Daughters of the Confederacy
Fri Apr 17, 2020, 03:17 PM
Apr 2020

In their mind and hearts their brave and noble ancestors were only beaten by a superior army but THEY had God on their side. Still fighting. BTW knuckleheads, Feudalism is the opposite of freedom.

NickB79

(19,224 posts)
90. Except this time the Seditionist is in the White House
Fri Apr 17, 2020, 05:56 PM
Apr 2020

Trump would probably try to send the Army against the states that deploy their National Guards.

RVN VET71

(2,689 posts)
122. The only time I've ever rooted for the Yankees.
Sat Apr 18, 2020, 02:31 PM
Apr 2020

Except in the 2001 World Series, which the bastards lost to the Arizona Snakes.

renate

(13,776 posts)
32. But I worry that unless GOP voters have a non-Democratic alternative
Fri Apr 17, 2020, 01:59 PM
Apr 2020

They might just vote for him for lack of a better (to them) option.

A half-hearted vote for Trump counts just as much as a cult member’s.

OldFriend

(12 posts)
33. Let's ReBrand It COVID-45
Fri Apr 17, 2020, 01:59 PM
Apr 2020

Trump has been getting out of hot water his entire career.

This time, perhaps not.

Let's re-brand this plague COVID-45, after Trump.

Ilsa

(61,690 posts)
37. Twitter should delete these tweets and close his account.
Fri Apr 17, 2020, 02:07 PM
Apr 2020

Shutting down his immediate social media may be the only way to preserve the nation without bloodshed.

C Moon

(12,209 posts)
42. I saw two senior neighbors this morning. They'd began wearing masks about 2 weeks ago...
Fri Apr 17, 2020, 02:10 PM
Apr 2020

today they were standing face to face talking without wearing masks.
I know for a fact they are both Trump fans.

This is very bad.

Evolve Dammit

(16,697 posts)
70. "optional" He said it multiple times. He does not give a fuck and "loves chaos."
Fri Apr 17, 2020, 03:41 PM
Apr 2020

This further divides us. Sane people will wear a mask to reduce the risk of infection. Assholes will ignore it and possibly infect people. The two week latency of this virus is not understood by an ADHD America and it's orange leader who is losing his already sick mind.

raccoon

(31,105 posts)
44. He is an unbelievable dipshit.
Fri Apr 17, 2020, 02:14 PM
Apr 2020

But worse than Trump it’s the way the Republican Congress people enable him and allow him to get away with all this BS.

RVN VET71

(2,689 posts)
45. "Save your great 2nd Amendment"?
Fri Apr 17, 2020, 02:17 PM
Apr 2020

WTF?

And "liberate" States with Democratic Governors?

If these tweets are real and not hacked, Trump just wolf-whistled a call for armed insurrection and civil chaos.

But please note that the Senate Republicans, almost to a man and woman, are not cowed by Trump's overbearing and bullying character. They are totally supportive of him and of ideas like that expressed in these and other unsubtle calls for armed violence and rebellion.

True Blue American

(17,981 posts)
49. Does anyone
Fri Apr 17, 2020, 02:23 PM
Apr 2020

Think all those middle aged Reality show watchers are going to jump off the couch and Go fight!

Please do not make me laugh.

RVN VET71

(2,689 posts)
50. Fight against an armed adversary in pitched battles?
Fri Apr 17, 2020, 02:28 PM
Apr 2020

No freaking way. But rally to the cause, so to speak, and cause civil disorder, mob beatings, even murder? Yep, I believe they not only can, they already have since Trump has been president.

But pitched battles? Against the real military? Racist Nazi bullies would not back away from that, they'd run like hell away from it. Ahh, but if your an unarmed man or woman protesting their racist parades and rallies, yeah, they'd attack the hell out of you.

It's called, among other things, cowardice, and those putzes have written the book on it.

Chainfire

(17,467 posts)
48. It sounds to me like
Fri Apr 17, 2020, 02:21 PM
Apr 2020

It was a call to arms for the gun owners of Va. I will be surprised if some don't take him up on it. What a hell of a note, the President calling for the illegal overthrow of a legitimate state government. I hope Trump is willing to accept the consequences of such a moronic statement.

How would that play in court? "Your honor, the President of the United States of America directed me to attack my governor, in writing and in a public forum. I have therefore broken no law"

Soph0571

(9,685 posts)
54. I always used to think I would enjoy it when he finally lost his mind
Fri Apr 17, 2020, 02:44 PM
Apr 2020

But this is a scary and stressful enough time as it is, and him going this far off the cliff is just adding to the overload.

 

blakstoneranger

(333 posts)
57. MY FAMILY IS FINE, SO LET'S DO IT!!
Fri Apr 17, 2020, 02:55 PM
Apr 2020

As long as his family is OK he doesn't care about anyone else. He once said, "The only people I owe an apology to is my family." He said this the day after his acquittal. He showed us the real trump and we were not paying attention. HE REALLY DOESN'T CARE. NO ONE IN HIS ADMINISTRATION IS AFFECTED, SO HE DOESN'T BELIEVE IT'S SERIOUS. Even though people are dying elsewhere, he doesn't feel the affect. I see it everyday in alabama (strong trump support state). You can tell trump supporters by the numbers of people who are not wearing masks and are grouping together in churches and elsewhere. Fake Dr Phil and Dr Oz are reality show clowns and trump supporters---these are trump's people. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS PRESIDENT, WE HAVE GOT TO VOTE HIM OUT!!! WE CANNOT FAIL. If we allow him to be president for 4 more years the damage he will do for the benefit of the rich will be devastating. In short, the America as we know it, will no longer exist. And make no mistake, as long as his family is not affected, he does not care!! It's all to his glory. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS PRESIDENT, WE HAVE GOT TO VOTE HIM OUT!!! WE CANNOT FAIL.

Mr. Ected

(9,670 posts)
58. I have no doubt that our Founding Fathers would have marched this man to the scaffold
Fri Apr 17, 2020, 03:01 PM
Apr 2020

They probably would have done it before now.

If anyone wants to know what the anti-Christ looks like....look at the photos next to the tweets.

flibbitygiblets

(7,220 posts)
81. That's the photoshopped antichrist. The real one has doughy white bags under his eyes
Fri Apr 17, 2020, 04:51 PM
Apr 2020

and is morbidly obese.

panfluteman

(2,062 posts)
61. What Can I Say? Putin Chose Donald Trump Very Wisely
Fri Apr 17, 2020, 03:14 PM
Apr 2020

As the absolute best man to destroy America from within. Knowing what we know about Donald Trump's malignant narcissism, his sociopathic behavior, and everything else about him, this was quite predictable, really. The whole country is disposable and sacrificeable to save his political skin.

bucolic_frolic

(43,044 posts)
68. War between the States
Fri Apr 17, 2020, 03:39 PM
Apr 2020

and within the states. Trump is dividing us, one from another, fomenting rebellion and uprising, fomenting revolution if you look at it that way. Wonder how many of his soft-headed MAGAt deplorables will go off the deep end and decide to lead the rebellion? This is most like the Whiskey Rebellion, Shay's Rebellion, Fries' Rebellion in early American history - all local tax revolts, though, against taxing authorities or bankers, farmers against power. These are gentrified SUV-driving pyramid marketers with Republican loyalties, and to my eye controlled by anti-government big business leaders with political power.

SpankMe

(2,956 posts)
71. Orange Asshole's supporters are saying he's only calling for citizens to vote out the Dems
Fri Apr 17, 2020, 03:42 PM
Apr 2020

That "Liberate" is only a suggestion for voter activism.

My response is - what if Obama tweeted "liberate Alabama" or something? They'd be all over him like hypocrisy on a Republican.

Fortinbras Armstrong

(4,473 posts)
74. With respect to the one about Virginia, here is some relevant law:
Fri Apr 17, 2020, 03:44 PM
Apr 2020

18 U.S. Code § 2385.Advocating overthrow of Government

Whoever knowingly or willfully advocates, abets, advises, or teaches the duty, necessity, desirability, or propriety of overthrowing or destroying the government of the United States or the government of any State, Territory, District or Possession thereof, or the government of any political subdivision therein, by force or violence, or by the assassination of any officer of any such government; or

Whoever, with intent to cause the overthrow or destruction of any such government, prints, publishes, edits, issues, circulates, sells, distributes, or publicly displays any written or printed matter advocating, advising, or teaching the duty, necessity, desirability, or propriety of overthrowing or destroying any government in the United States by force or violence, or attempts to do so; or

Whoever organizes or helps or attempts to organize any society, group, or assembly of persons who teach, advocate, or encourage the overthrow or destruction of any such government by force or violence; or becomes or is a member of, or affiliates with, any such society, group, or assembly of persons, knowing the purposes thereof—

Shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than twenty years, or both, and shall be ineligible for employment by the United States or any department or agency thereof, for the five years next following his conviction.

If two or more persons conspire to commit any offense named in this section, each shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than twenty years, or both, and shall be ineligible for employment by the United States or any department or agency thereof, for the five years next following his conviction.

As used in this section, the terms “organizes” and “organize”, with respect to any society, group, or assembly of persons, include the recruiting of new members, the forming of new units, and the regrouping or expansion of existing clubs, classes, and other units of such society, group, or assembly of persons.

LTG

(215 posts)
91. They'll walk it back
Fri Apr 17, 2020, 06:10 PM
Apr 2020

They’ll walk it back and argue that he was talking about liberating the state by throwing out the democrats in November. Probably just enough fig leaf to prevent a violation of law. This is like Palin’s campaign materials with bullseyes over faces of Democrat candidates. A lot of people bought that explanation.

Windy City Charlie

(1,178 posts)
75. Sad thing
Fri Apr 17, 2020, 03:46 PM
Apr 2020

Sad thing is they don't realize they're being used. Trump is just trying to get them to do his bidding to get the economy reopened. Not only to help his re-election prospects, but also because his properties have been shut down and he's probably losing his ass on them right now.

Trueblue Texan

(2,419 posts)
79. The meek shall inherit the earth...
Fri Apr 17, 2020, 04:36 PM
Apr 2020

...Let them go to their Covid-19 rallies. All we have to do is stay home. No weapons involved. They will live and die by their own methods.

Soph0571

(9,685 posts)
82. Of course he is
Fri Apr 17, 2020, 04:53 PM
Apr 2020

Power is everything and profit needs to be made, a few million dead in a civil war so he can stay in power and grift. What does he care?

McKim

(2,412 posts)
97. This Has Me Hot White Angry
Fri Apr 17, 2020, 07:36 PM
Apr 2020

This violation of the law has me white hot angry. I would not go out for my brisk walk for fear of having a heart attack. Years of pain from living in this country, War on Vietnam, brother in law killed there for a lie, Gulf War, War on Iraq, War on Syria, War on Lybia and now this! I have wanted to immigrate for decades but my partner won’t leave! I am sure if Trump is reselected in November, our professor of medicine doctor daughter will immigrate to New Zealand! I hate this country sometimes and I vacation away whenever I can, just to get out! If this monster is reselected we are going to have massive brain drain in the Science and Medicine and Public Health Community.

Ligyron

(7,616 posts)
121. Sure, New Zealand would be ideal.
Sat Apr 18, 2020, 12:18 PM
Apr 2020

Australia is another great alternative and both are wonderful countries that are looking more wonderful all the time. If someone in your family has an important or needed skill you can go along with them I think but don't know all the particulars. They may make you live in an area where that skill is needed for instance.

My daughter and hubs were thinking of immigrating to Australia after an extended visit there and would have taken her Mom and I with them. In the end however, they chose a 3rd country with large pockets of sanity instead... California.

If this country doesn't turn itself around, starting in Nov, I think we will see the brain drain beginning among traditional Anglo citizens . Ironically, they can be easily replaced by non white scientists from India, etc. that are quite the opposite of what Trump and the other WS wants coming here.

But New Zealand .. just love those tree ferns!

Stuart G

(38,414 posts)
106. Yes, I will say it again.."Trump is much too stupid to know that he is stupid"
Fri Apr 17, 2020, 11:13 PM
Apr 2020

..Bush Jr. knew he was "stupid" Occasionally Bush Jr. let that out. But I think he cared about being called, "stupid."
...Trump doesn't care what you call him. He continues over and over..And over some more....

Now I think he has been told about texting and saying stupid things, but Mr. Trump listens to no one.
He thinks he knows ..."everything."

Aristus

(66,286 posts)
110. Even the Never-Biden's know that Joe would never do crazy shit like this.
Sat Apr 18, 2020, 01:07 AM
Apr 2020

Not that they'd ever admit it. "HE'S A CORPORATE DEM!!!" is the best they've got...

duforsure

(11,884 posts)
111. He loves to pit one against another
Sat Apr 18, 2020, 04:43 AM
Apr 2020

And is openly trying to get states fighting against each other , directing attention away from his failures with his no response , no help virus policies he's chosen and failed with. I'd bet someone is paying and organizing these state house gathering , and trump is behind this for pr. The media is being played showing it no. Its not news at all , its trump propaganda. He's stiffing the American people like he does to contractors.

lark

(23,061 posts)
113. He's trying to start an insurrection that will peak at election time.
Sat Apr 18, 2020, 08:42 AM
Apr 2020

Huge riots is the excuse he wants to use to stop the elections and declare himself & all repugs the winners. His supporters are out massively buying guns to stop us from "stealing his presidency". All the gun shops in NE FL are empty - my husband went to check it out and it's very scary. When he asked the owners why the huge surge, they said a lot of people want to ensure that the liberals don't steal the election.

He has to have us very sick so he can implement the changes he wants and he has to have destroyed the post office before Nov. to ensure vote by mail isn't happening. Senate will pass rules disallowing early voting, and with no mail in voting, red states can close all the precincts in big (generally blue) cities to cause massive lines, unrest and where riots can be provoked. He's promised PUtin to destroy us and this is his plan. Traitorous repugs are totally fine with this because they get all the money and power and they don't give a shit about our country or it's people.

FakeNoose

(32,579 posts)
114. Somebody PLEASE cancel this guy's Twitter account
Sat Apr 18, 2020, 08:56 AM
Apr 2020

Chump is long past being an amusement or a bother, he's has now become a danger to our country. We've tried impeaching him and it didn't happen - he wasn't removed from office. Now he just needs to be shut down, restrained and hog-tied.

Twitter must cancel Chump's access to the internet.



DFW

(54,286 posts)
118. I wonder if Trump has noticed the huge migrations from hellholes like VA, MN and MI
Sat Apr 18, 2020, 10:53 AM
Apr 2020

Moving in masses to paradise states like Mississippi, Alabama, Arkansas and Oklahoma?

All looking for the better life, you see............

No? Me, neither, but Fox Noise will convince them it will start any day now. After all, Fox is in the process of moving their HQ from New York City to Jackson, Mississippi. Isn't it? I'm sure Sean Insanity wants nothing more than to have his whole life based out of Jackson.

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