Does anyone else think TFG is trying to lose on purpose? His actions just make no f***ing sense.

[Jmb 4 Harris-Walz]

In the last couple of days… 1) he’s told women he’ll protect them whether they like it or not; 2) tried to climb into a garbage truck and almost ended up on his ass; 2) climbed into a garbage truck and then held a press conference from the passenger side seat through the window; 3) offended Puerto Ricans during his MSG closing argument; 4) modeled his closing argument after the 1939 Nazi conference at MSG; 5) threatened Liz Cheney with an execution with 9 guns pointed at her face; 6) becoming more and more unstable and unhinged; 6) he’s just plain old weird and getting weirder every day. I am so ready to turn the page on his rhetoric and chaos. For some reason, my return key is not working in DU. However, outside of DU it works fine 😂

[Ferrets are Cool]

1. I said this same thing to wifey this morning. The ONLY other excuse is that he is so confident of his "stealing" machine

OR that he is mentally delusional. Or both.

[haele]

13. His people know he can't win, so they're setting him up to be a victim.

Plan E - call the Waaa-mulance. It's just not fair!

Or in football terms, set up trick plays for (a couple) successful onside kicks or pick-6's. Maybe Vance and his backers can work the Refs enough to "keep possession of the ball" instead of turning it over like they're supposed to and make a run for it in the Courts.

Haele

[wnylib]

20. I think that it is both. The signs of dementia are unmistakeable.

But he is also confident of his stealing machine. I don't think that actual votes have ever mattered to him. He is a control freak. He cannot trust anything as uncertain as vote numbers. He has to be sure of winning through manipulative election interference, gaslighting claims to be the winner, and ultimately force if necessary.

So, he has confidence in his stealing machine and creates a violent backup among his followers by firing them up with hate rhetoric and camaraderie instead of trying to expand his vote numbers.

[Bayard]

32. This

"In some types of dementia, like frontotemporal dementia, changes to behavior – like a loss of empathy – and sense of humor, or becoming angry can be early signs too. Some types of dementia can cause movement symptoms. These might affect someone before memory and thinking problems start."

My Mom had Alzheimers, with the classic symptoms.

Maybe trump's handlers are hoping for a soft landing for him--a nursing home instead of prison.

[applegrove]

2. I had the same thought but parked it.

[Jmb 4 Harris-Walz]

3. OMG -- forgot the oddest thing from last night...

Faked a BJ with his microphone!! WHO DOES THIS SHIT>>> TFG that’s who.

[Ocelot II]

4. He's not trying to lose; he just doesn't understand

that not all voters are mean-spirited, racist, misogynistic assholes like him. Enough of them are like him to make him think he's winning, but those are the cult members who follow him from rally to rally like Deadheads, maybe just for the entertainment and the adrenaline rush that hate and anger provide. He's showing us exactly who and what he is.

[onenote]

43. +1

[oregonjen]

5. You forgot simulating a bj on a mic

Who wants to vote for that thing? Yeah, it’s too weird and unbelievable.

[XanaDUer2]

6. Imo his mike antic

Is big news.

[PJMcK]

14. It's not that big

(wink)

[MartyTheGreek]

7. I think he quit running after his devastating debate spanking...

...then he did his Sundown Town tour rallies and following that with his racist closing at MSG to rile up a crowd that doesn't exist!

None of that was done to gain voters it was only done to raise hatred for his upcoming claim that this election was stolen too!

[Eliot Rosewater]

51. Great observation, I agree.

He is counting on corrupt judges to install him and we will simply make it clear to them that our reaction to such an action will be such that they will not want to go through with it.

[RidinWithHarris]

8. Nope, just losing his mind, the disinhibition stage of dementia kicking in harder n/t

[jmbar2]

9. Been wondering the same thing...

I'm thinking that he knows he's toast, squandering campaign cash, and seeing how truly awful he can be and still be adored by the stoopids. He's shooting randomly on 5th Ave, and enjoying their continued adulation.

May also be a test for his backers to see how much loyalty he can retain even when the proposed policies and plans will destroy America--Russia, Musk and the oligarchs testing how much pushback they might get.

Unfortunately, it seems to be more than I'm comfortable with.

[Diamond_Dog]

10. I have thought the same thing.

He must not care about anything he says or does because he’s so confident he can rig the election. So he blabbers unfiltered garbage and insults and gets his jollies from Dems being aghast over it.

Why any sane person would think he deserves to be POTUS ….. that’s another story.

[NewHendoLib]

11. I've been thinking that for some time

[bucolic_frolic]

12. Yes

Maybe he made a deal for pathetic leniency.

The garbage truck reminds me of Dukakis' tank

[LexVegas]

15. Yeah, he's always been so measured and rational in the past. nt

[Lonestarblue]

16. The NYT published an article recently in which Maggie Haberman was quoted saying that Trump has no filters now.

She said that he has always had few, if any, inhibitions about saying or doing whatever he wants, but that he formerly could filter his thoughts before saying damaging things. He no longer has any filters. She refused to speculate on why that is the case, but his actions and speeches of late clearly indicate that any filters he ever had are gone. I think the loss of such filters may signal dementia rather than a conscious effort to lose the election.

I think of people who develop Tourette Syndrome who uncontrollably speak foul language. Perhaps whatever Trump has means he has lost any control of his ability to process thoughts before they just come spilling out of his mouth.

[flamingdem]

18. I just wrote what you wrote

Clear to us but not often mentioned by the MSM!

[flamingdem]

17. Dementia has entered the chat

He has no filters.

quote:
Frontotemporal dementia often isn’t just one singular condition. It is usually made up of several Alzheimer's related disorders that affect the frontal and temporal lobes of the brain. These brain regions control impulsive behavior for example. This is known as 'mixed dementia'. If it is a more specific type of dementia, it may be 'behavioral variant frontotemporal dementia'. Personality, emotions, behavior, and speech are also controlled in these areas of the brain. These disorders cause the brain to lose brain cell function.

The symptoms of frontotemporal dementia depend on the areas of the brain affected. Most symptoms can be divided into one of two categories: behavior or language.

Common behavioral symptoms of frontotemporal dementia include:

inappropriate speech or behavior
apathy, or lack of interest or enthusiasm in activities
lack of inhibition or restraint
neglect of personal hygiene and care
compulsive behavior

[Amaryllis]

23. Nailed it.

[John Farmer]

57. Those symptoms fir T**** to a T.

[ismnotwasm]

19. I've had that same thought

Another thought is, that Trump and his minions are exactly garbage and Of course things fall apart when you have so many selfish, toxic people in the same orbit.

[livetohike]

21. I think he gave up and is concentrating on his

insanity defense for all of the lawsuits that will tumble down on him when he loses.

[milestogo]

22. He has lost his effing mind.

[Tribetime]

34. That's what I think he's totally lost it

[jalan48]

24. That, or he's confident the election is already rigged for him and he won't lose no matter what he does.

[Arne]

25. Could be he rassles with demons at night, and lost?

[struggle4progress]

26. His certainty he's smarter than everybody kinda fuggs up his thinking skills

[Vinca]

27. No, his narcissistic personality disorder tells him he has to win. Then there's the little voice telling

him to be nuttier than a fruitcake in case he needs an insanity defense.

[Pinback]

28. No.

He thinks he’s going to keep it close and then create enough chaos to throw the election to the House of Representatives.

Also, he’s losing his remaining marbles at a most inopportune time.

[Roc2020]

29. The (eh hem) job of presidency

was always secondary. He does not want to go to jail. He seen what happened to epstien..weistein..now diddy...he is scared. Probably petrified and terrified this second. Prison is downright scary, especially for a billionaire. His mind is freaking out.

[kimbutgar]

30. He is imploding now on live tv events and hang on the next three days he will sink even lower

And say more despicable things that could keep his cult members home on Election Day.

He wants to stay in the news everyday saying and doing outrageous things and he is so demented he can no longer constrain himself.

[Jmb 4 Harris-Walz]

31. I'd be happy if your thoughts become the near future's predictions nt

[askyagerz]

33. To play the perpetual victim

You have to continuously do stupid shit for people to complain about. I would imagine that roll gets harder to play as your mind starts slipping from age or tiredness. There is a fine line between shocking and just looking stupid

[LonePirate]

35. I think he believes it is the best way to end his legal troubles but his dementia makes him unaware of his words/actions

[tinrobot]

36. It smells more like desperation than anything

If he thought he was winning, he wouldn't go near a McDonald's or a garbage truck.

If he wanted to lose on purpose, there's better ways to do that.

[marble falls]

37. I'd think maybe if it weren't JD Vance/Mile Johnson waiting in the wings.

[ananda]

38. No. I think he's truly demented and batshit now.

It's just how he is.

Even his handlers can't, well, handle him.

[Wiz Imp]

39. You don't understand

MAGAs think all of this stuff is good for him. Go to around the 4:55 mark of this video. The guy says Trump has been on a tear for weeks. You have to remember, these people do not live in objective reality.

[FHRRK]

47. I'm with you

He is trying to motivate every ignorant male voter.

It will, but will end up with a loss

Remember, when the goal is to tear down a Country because you are working with Putin, acting like this is a win.

[Uncle Joe]

40. Insanity doesn't have to make sense

Thanks for the thread Jmb 4 Harris-Walz

[Quixote1818]

41. The dimenta causes a persons to lose their filters

So we are starting to see exactly what Trump believes and what a pig he is. More of a pig than before.

See here:

Yes, dementia can cause people to lose their filters, and it can also reveal the person underneath a narcissist's coping mechanism:

Dementia
As dementia progresses, people lose brain cells that control judgment, planning, memory, and mood. This can lead to a loss of filters.

Narcissistic personality disorder (NPD)
People with NPD often have a fragile ego, manipulative behaviors, and abusive tendencies. They may also have a grandiose sense of self-importance, need constant praise, and exploit others.

Alzheimer's disease
In the later stages of Alzheimer's, the disease can strip away the coping mechanism of NPD. This can reveal the person underneath the narcissism, which can be painful for both the individual and their family.

[LeftInTX]

46. So does desperation

When people get desperate they say and do anything. Look at Hollywood

[onenote]

42. Apparently there are other that think that. Personally, I think its a ridiculous idea.

But to each their own, I guess.

[WarGamer]

44. ummm... no

[pansypoo53219]

45. nah. he's going for the neanderthal vote. the bro's.

his monster audience thought being crass was HILL ARIOUS! dignity is soooo BORING.

[andym]

48. NO. He is undisciplined and just like the emperor with no clothes no one stops him.

He honestly thinks everything he says is the work of amazing "GENIUS." He is deluded, and even if anyone in his circle tries to stop him, they are ostracized and removed.

[GaYellowDawg]

49. No, he's not, and I really wish this idea would stop coming up.

He's not trying to lose. He's terrified of jail, and he'd rather see the country burn to the ground than risk going.

He's saying and doing all this stupid shit because he thinks he's the funniest, smartest, cleverest person in the world and thinks whatever he says or does is the perfect thing to say or do for that moment in time. He talks in those terms! A perfect phone call. A perfect speech. And so forth. He thinks he's unbeatable. He thinks he's invincible. So he says whatever he's thinking, and doesn't give a damn what anyone else thinks about what he says. And the thing is, when it comes to his cultists, he's absolutely right. He could have the original copy of the Constitution taken out of the national archives, take a shit on it, wipe his ass with a Gutenburg bible, rape a preteen in the Oval Office, and release the video on his platform and X, and Fox News would praise his leadership and MAGAts would still enthusiastically vote for him. So he thinks whatever he says and does is golden, and just does what he wants.

[egduj]

50. He has been living up to the Mr. Garrison parody.

[lame54]

52. He wants very much to win...

He just doesn't know how

[Lunabell]

53. I think he doesn't want to win because

he thinks he's not going to prison. And that he can grift more money from his kkkult followers if he tells them the election was stolen. T-shirts, books, donations etc. He can't do that if he wins.

[Bev54]

54. I thought the same thing in 2016 but really had no idea how depraved of an individual he really is.

[Xoan]

55. Well he is insane.

[Metaphorical]

56. I'm inclined to think it's a mix of both

There are more and more signs of dementia or Alzheimer's - at this stage there likely isn't all that much difference. It has not progressed to the stage where he no longer recognizes the people around him, but having lost a couple of relatives to Alzheimer's the signs are very much there. What's different is that he is also an extreme narcissist and a sociopath (the two are related, but not quite overlapping). He is also under extreme stress at the moment, especially since it's looking extremely likely that he's not even going to lose close enough to contest elections in key states.

I also think that his campaign is probably pretty much broke, and the funding promised is drying up as donors stop making payments.

Going for an all out assault with his followers is not really a strategy, it's a move of desperation, a Hail Mary, and its a step, that should they take it, will net them long prison sentences for all involved if that fails (and it would, because Biden has had ample time to prepare for it. It's not the strategy of a sane man.

Does he have the followers to pull it off? I rather doubt it. They will be angry if he loses, there may even be sporadic outbreaks of violence, but nothing that will be coordinated. Why? Because his chief supporters are either people that believe can influence him, or are people that tend to be lazy themselves. Partisans fight against oppressors when they realize that the oppressors will wipe them out otherwise (cf., Ukraine), yet I think that deep down, most MAGATs cannot actively imagine that the libruls will fight back, and as the dawning realization is made that we certainly will, they are likely to be MUCH less interested in fighting.