The problem here is that not only are we saddled with the most extreme and shameless psychopath ever to disgrace the office of President, but the country itself has become jaded to the point where few people are shocked by anything that happens, no matter how foul. Negative poll numbers don't mean much. They'll only wound the animal a little. In the end, it will come down to the loyalists in the inner circle and whether or not they think the bruised and bleeding behemoth is still capable of carrying out their various fascist agendas, and whether their own solipsistic survival needs will supersede their fear of him. If so, there will likely be some sort of internal coup and he'll be forced to step down (perhaps citing health reasons) but still manage to spin it as a victory ("I nobly sacrificed myself for the good of the country," etc.) If not, well, then we're all stuck on this endless downhill ride for many years to come.
Reagan avoided prosecution for Iran/CONTRA because Poppy pardoned everyone in the Reagan/Bush administrations on his way out of office before handing the reins to Clinton.
I will never forget how that son-of-a-bitch betrayed his voters. The only time in my life I voted for a Republican - my parents were so proud. That’ll teach me. Never again.
Republicans have been abusing the pardon power since Nixon. It’s hilarious hearing them complain about Clinton’s, Obama’s, and Biden’s pardons.
Were Biden’s pardons abusive? Sure. Payback really sucks, huh?
The trump-Epstein scandal does indeed feel nearly identical to the Nixon-watergate scandal. I an old enough to remember clearly nixon’s downfall. I think it is inevitable that Trump’s regime will be stricken with the same outcome. I pray for it every day.
Bingo, Margaret. Not your average crook unless your average crook fires the prosecutor, installs his own defense lawyer at DOJ, and sends him to negotiate with a convicted child sex trafficker like it’s a goddamn backroom real estate deal.
This ain’t Nixon. Nixon had the decency to resign. Trump’s out here running a protection racket with executive privilege and just daring America to flinch while he pisses in their faces and calls it rain.
Looks like just maybe…..just maybe the accountability phase is coming, though. And when it hits, it won’t be MSNBC that got us there. It’ll be everyday truth-tellers like you and David who kept calling bullshit when the rest of the room got quiet.
(Also… I’ve been tracing the invisible ink the networks won’t touch. Click through if you’re curious what dots they keep leaving off the whiteboard.)
Unfortunately, the GOP Senate and House will never go against Trump- and if he is successful in the gerrymandering of Texas, Ohio, Missouri, Maryland, Oregon, and Florida- we are cooked- the Repubs in these states DO NOT require court orders or special elections; the Governors and legislatures can act unilaterally. The Dems are fighting back, but those requirements hold for California, Washington, Illinois, and New York. So it will be harder! the repubs are being pushed by trump to add 6 more house reps in Texas as well as the other states I mentioned by gerrymandering!!! Reported by Axios.
His legacy is already set in stone. Lying, dishonest, illiterate, incompetent, cheater, cult leader, worst president in history. Shame on him, but more shame on those who support him and lie for him. Those people should look their children in the eye and imagine how they will someday try and explain themselves.
I was too young to truly compare Nixon's scandal to Trump's also two different eras so... I believe this will prove much worse. I really don't give a s&#t how this scumbag goes as long as he goes. Prison or the gallows. I prefer the latter
Thank you so much for that breakdown. I truly hope this is the downfall of the orange felon and his regime. They should all be imprisoned for hiding his treasonous and disgusting behaviors.
We must make sure that Epstein IS Trump’s Nixon moment. Our survival depends on it. We FINALLY hit on Trump’s Achilles heel.
The problem here is that not only are we saddled with the most extreme and shameless psychopath ever to disgrace the office of President, but the country itself has become jaded to the point where few people are shocked by anything that happens, no matter how foul. Negative poll numbers don't mean much. They'll only wound the animal a little. In the end, it will come down to the loyalists in the inner circle and whether or not they think the bruised and bleeding behemoth is still capable of carrying out their various fascist agendas, and whether their own solipsistic survival needs will supersede their fear of him. If so, there will likely be some sort of internal coup and he'll be forced to step down (perhaps citing health reasons) but still manage to spin it as a victory ("I nobly sacrificed myself for the good of the country," etc.) If not, well, then we're all stuck on this endless downhill ride for many years to come.
Reagan avoided prosecution for Iran/CONTRA because Poppy pardoned everyone in the Reagan/Bush administrations on his way out of office before handing the reins to Clinton.
I will never forget how that son-of-a-bitch betrayed his voters. The only time in my life I voted for a Republican - my parents were so proud. That’ll teach me. Never again.
Republicans have been abusing the pardon power since Nixon. It’s hilarious hearing them complain about Clinton’s, Obama’s, and Biden’s pardons.
Were Biden’s pardons abusive? Sure. Payback really sucks, huh?
Reagan no doubt Alzheimer’s started & OlieNorth took the fall. Let’s not forget AG Bill Barr 2 the rescue▶️POTUS40 ➕POTUS45🤫🗽
The trump-Epstein scandal does indeed feel nearly identical to the Nixon-watergate scandal. I an old enough to remember clearly nixon’s downfall. I think it is inevitable that Trump’s regime will be stricken with the same outcome. I pray for it every day.
He is not the same kind of crook, this will go on forever.
Bingo, Margaret. Not your average crook unless your average crook fires the prosecutor, installs his own defense lawyer at DOJ, and sends him to negotiate with a convicted child sex trafficker like it’s a goddamn backroom real estate deal.
This ain’t Nixon. Nixon had the decency to resign. Trump’s out here running a protection racket with executive privilege and just daring America to flinch while he pisses in their faces and calls it rain.
Looks like just maybe…..just maybe the accountability phase is coming, though. And when it hits, it won’t be MSNBC that got us there. It’ll be everyday truth-tellers like you and David who kept calling bullshit when the rest of the room got quiet.
(Also… I’ve been tracing the invisible ink the networks won’t touch. Click through if you’re curious what dots they keep leaving off the whiteboard.)
Trump will be dead before he sees any jail time. Just invoke the 25th Amendment ASAP and get that psycho demented LUNATIC away from the Oval Office
Unfortunately, the GOP Senate and House will never go against Trump- and if he is successful in the gerrymandering of Texas, Ohio, Missouri, Maryland, Oregon, and Florida- we are cooked- the Repubs in these states DO NOT require court orders or special elections; the Governors and legislatures can act unilaterally. The Dems are fighting back, but those requirements hold for California, Washington, Illinois, and New York. So it will be harder! the repubs are being pushed by trump to add 6 more house reps in Texas as well as the other states I mentioned by gerrymandering!!! Reported by Axios.
Oh my goodness! What a freaking mess. The guard rails are gone. So how to do really fix this?
The governors of those states have to make sure they push and fight for the courts to allow them to legislate new maps!
PUNT ?
I think trump is the ring leader!! Think about it! Epstein worked for trump
You have it upside down. Epstein has compromat on Trump. And I have reason to believe that the Israeli government is involved.
His legacy is already set in stone. Lying, dishonest, illiterate, incompetent, cheater, cult leader, worst president in history. Shame on him, but more shame on those who support him and lie for him. Those people should look their children in the eye and imagine how they will someday try and explain themselves.
The difference is that Nixon’s republicans had some vestige of honor. Trump’s have none whatsoever.
The glaring difference between Nixon's GOP and Trump’s GOP is that back in the 70's, they had integrity. Today's GOP is wholly owned by one man.
Monster.
The biggest problem I see is no-one has the guts to STOP HIM.
I was too young to truly compare Nixon's scandal to Trump's also two different eras so... I believe this will prove much worse. I really don't give a s&#t how this scumbag goes as long as he goes. Prison or the gallows. I prefer the latter
No, the Guillotine !
Good reporting...... balanced and interesting..
Thank you so much for that breakdown. I truly hope this is the downfall of the orange felon and his regime. They should all be imprisoned for hiding his treasonous and disgusting behaviors.
God I hope so.
tRumpy has no class. He is lying about Epstien (like always). He didn't have any contact with him, he is creepy! 😜