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34. I agree with your conclusion, but have questions about how you got there. Nonetheless..

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Sun Oct 18, 2020, 11:43 AM

Oct 2020

We need only look at Trumpy-Boy's life-long behavior pattern to come to a similar conclusion. Trump has ALWAYS run for the exits when the heat is on and accountability is approaching. He won't contest the election if defeat is assured because he doesn't have the courage to fight for his convictions. Why? Because he has no convictions. He only knows what's expedient. He only knows what will save his ass from wholesale defeat, and running away from conflict is a maneuver that lessens the totality of loss. Trump has settled numerous court cases against him when the evidence points to a decision against his financial interests, even when he's adamantly insisted that he will NEVER settle. That's only a position he takes, not a conviction. Of course he settles. Of course he backs down. He'll never fight the dragon; he'll always retreat. And that's what he'll do this time around, all of his bravado notwithstanding.

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Trump is going out with a whimper, not a bang. My prediction. [View all] Baitball Blogger Oct 2020 OP

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Since conservative tribalism is a real thing, we should teach our children to prepare Baitball Blogger Oct 2020 #3

Trump has already begged True Blue American Oct 2020 #6

I was referring to a more personal/local experience, but BootinUp Oct 2020 #7

I know and True Blue American Oct 2020 #16

the fight must go on. nt BootinUp Oct 2020 #18

You've captured the behavior very well MaryMagdaline Oct 2020 #2

Thank you. It's sad, in a way, to know that I've turned into the old woman on the hill, Baitball Blogger Oct 2020 #4

And if you fall for that trick, they'll laugh at you behind your back dalton99a Oct 2020 #5

YES!!!! Baitball Blogger Oct 2020 #8

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At least we don't have to worry about Trump walking in in full military uniform, Baitball Blogger Oct 2020 #10

He might limp into court on crutches Wicked Blue Oct 2020 #13

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And likewise, when Trump loses and he & his family are subjected to criminal process Mr. Ected Oct 2020 #11

+1 Baitball Blogger Oct 2020 #14

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2 months of a Trump crony crime spree... lame54 Oct 2020 #52

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Yes, I can see that happening with Trump PatSeg Oct 2020 #21

Yes, we'll know soon enough. Baitball Blogger Oct 2020 #22

With someone like Trump PatSeg Oct 2020 #23

+1 Baitball Blogger Oct 2020 #24

Remember, VP Cheney attended Obama's Inauguration in a wheelchair... Wounded Bear Oct 2020 #25

It was NOTHING BUT a ploy for sympathy. AND distraction. calimary Oct 2020 #51

Made me think of this TimeToGo Oct 2020 #26

Thank you for posting this, very apt cp Oct 2020 #53

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May our leaders be unmerciful in governance and policy bucolic_frolic Oct 2020 #28

No doubt. He never ever stands up when shoved. He's going and he'll be whimpering. marble falls Oct 2020 #29

Propaganda 101 Roy Rolling Oct 2020 #30

Yup. That's another strategy. Nicely written. Baitball Blogger Oct 2020 #43

If we can get our next office holders to see that blueinredohio Oct 2020 #31

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He's already doing that. Look what he did to De Santis. Baitball Blogger Oct 2020 #44

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I agree with your conclusion, but have questions about how you got there. Nonetheless.. Eyeball_Kid Oct 2020 #34

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rim-shot GopherGal Oct 2020 #56

I agree with you. yardwork Oct 2020 #36

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To be broadcast from Dubai. My Pet Orangutan Oct 2020 #39

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