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[Meus Renaissance]

What are the odds of Trump being guilty of something criminal, like collusion with Russia, and Conservatives still supporting him?

50%? 60%?

In my opinion, even if the man was taken away in handcuffs, his supporters would be furious, blaming liberals. There is no way half the nation would accept him being capable of doing anything wrong. And therein lies the problem: even if he was guilty, they wouldn't care.

 

[Parshias7]

I wonder if Putin has the balls to bug the Whitehouse.

Pretty sure he can just call Trump and get him to tell him everything anyway.

 

[Eusis]

Only via relativity.

Or in a "this is as bad as Republicans get" sort of way, when now he looks like a paragon in comparison.

 

[Not]

I wonder if Putin has the balls to bug the Whitehouse.

When there's absolutely no chance of insurrection, why fucking bother

 

[Chococat]

But the line of succession is Pence Ryan Hatch Tillerson etc..They'd love anyone of them more than him. They'd love Ryan or Hatch as President.

True. But they have to appease Trump and his base to hold power they have. Tossing him out right away would shift the base against them. That is how greedy they are for power- they are willing to work with Trump and put the whole country into jeopardy to bring about their conservative paradise. They are playing with fire and don't care. Long term strategy is not their (or any American's) strong suit.

 

[Tovarisc]

Wut

Yes?

According source close to Comey he got canned because he wouldn't kiss the ring and kill Russia probe.

 

[Username1198]

I wonder if Putin has the balls to bug the Whitehouse.

Hahahdoes he need to though? I don't think he does......

 

[OriginofHysteria]

Can someone explain to me why the Republicans seem so willing to blindly support Trump? I mean I've heard the argument of party over country.. but let's be honest Trump isn't a Republican. He's insulted half of them, flip flopped between parties before and has never held office anywhere. So if it's that they want to keep the Presidency...Don't they have to remove like a hundred Republicans to find and Democrat or Independent in the line of succession? Its there's until 2020 no matter what. In the end you'd think they'd be jumping at cutting out this cancer.

In the case of Republican voters, no one wants to be wrong so they double down.

 

[Tatsumaki Senpuukyaku!]

Lifted this from Twitter:

Question asked by former Obama/Biden advisor. Question answered by former Deputy Director of the CIA

We all know Russian Ambassadors carry around hidden cameras anyway

 

[Flying Toaster]

When there's absolutely no chance of insurrection, why fucking bother

Because he wants the KGB merit badge "Bugged the White House"

It was thought to be unattainable after the wall fell.

 

[FlutterPuffs]

What are the odds of Trump being guilty of something criminal, like collusion with Russia, and Conservatives still supporting him?

50%? 60%?

In my opinion, even if the man was taken away in handcuffs, his supporters would be furious, blaming liberals. There is no way half the nation would accept him being capable of doing anything wrong. And therein lies the problem: even if he was guilty, they wouldn't care.

99%

But that last 1% can take months.

 

[Bitch Pudding]

Lifted this from Twitter:

Question asked by former Obama/Biden advisor. Question answered by former Deputy Director of the CIA

"Mr. President, now that the Russian delegation is gone, can we check your office for bugs they might have installed?"
"Sure, but don't mind that thing over there with the huge antennas, it's a replica of Sputnik and a personal gift from Putin, so no need to worry!"

 

[Muffin1611]

So guys, yesterday I was told here the investigation wouldn't be shut down or drag on without finding anything.

What's the opinion today?

 

[faisal233]

Wut

Comey wasn't machiavellian enough. Should have kissed the ring then fucked him.

 

[Kill Your Masters]

I wonder if Putin has the balls to bug the Whitehouse.

He's just leaving a baby phone to listen to his puppet.

 

[HStallion]

What are the odds of Trump being guilty of something criminal, like collusion with Russia, and Conservatives still supporting him?

50%? 60%?

In my opinion, even if the man was taken away in handcuffs, his supporters would be furious, blaming liberals. There is no way half the nation would accept him being capable of doing anything wrong. And therein lies the problem: even if he was guilty, they wouldn't care.

Trump could rape these peoples children in front of them and they'd claim it was for the good of the country.

 

[FlutterPuffs]

So guys, yesterday I was told here the investigation wouldn't be shut down or drag on without finding anything.

What's the opinion today?

People who do watch too much movies if they think an investigation wont take months.

 

[LiK]

Putin doesn't need to bug the WH when Trump is his lapdog.

 

[BlackJet]

I wonder if Putin has the balls to bug the Whitehouse.

Absolutely. Who's gonna stop him?

 

[rmt92]

Wut

I struggled to comprehend it at first too but it means the investigation is not going anywhere, as in it's not ending, it's not leaving.

I understood at first to mean it wasn't progressing. So to me it was saying, it's not progressing AND it's accelerating lol.

 

[Metalingus5150]

What are the odds of Trump being guilty of something criminal, like collusion with Russia, and Conservatives still supporting him?

50%? 60%?

In my opinion, even if the man was taken away in handcuffs, his supporters would be furious, blaming liberals. There is no way half the nation would accept him being capable of doing anything wrong. And therein lies the problem: even if he was guilty, they wouldn't care.

It's not 50 percent of the country. Between the eligble voters who actually voted, it was almost 50/50 in Clinton's favor.

 

[Lautaro]

Anything is better than a fascist.

Even mass murderers? ok then.

And before someone jumps, I'm not trying to defend Trump. I'm just confused by those specific posts. Good thing, they are not a real possibility.

 

[TheLaughingStock]

Nope. He was so bad at his job that people turned to two inexperienced presidents to fix his mess. Really all that needs to be said that people are still promising change years after you were in there.

 

[tedrotheredro]

Not like it matters if the Russians bug the oval office or not. They already have their mole sitting at the desk.

 

[TestOfTide]

So guys, yesterday I was told here the investigation wouldn't be shut down or drag on without finding anything.

What's the opinion today?

Think about it this way:

1) Comey has friends who are loyal to him and not loyal to Trump
2) We already know the entire IC is not loyal to Trump because of the leaks
3) The IC is gonna have a shitload of friends all over the world that oppose Trump

Nope. He was so bad at his job that people turned to two inexperienced presidents to fix his mess. Really all that needs to be said that people are still promising change years after you were in there.

OF COURSE you would try to equate Obama with Trump.

 

[BlueTsunami]

Wut

He was requesting more funds towards the investigation too. Imagine having to approve funds on an investigation that possibly involves you. Its amazing.

 

[RCSI]

So guys, yesterday I was told here the investigation wouldn't be shut down or drag on without finding anything.

What's the opinion today?

Investigation will continue, probably slower than usual with Comey gone, until a new director is chosen at which point the investigation is in question.

 

[antonz]

Not like it matters if the Russians bug the oval office or not. They already have their mole sitting at the desk.

Bug makes sure their Mole is towing the line properly in every thought

 

[dragonfart28]

He means "not going anywhere" as in it wasn't going away. Not that it had hit a dead end.

Ohhhh that makes sense now.

 

[Robdraggoo]

If they want any information they need to bug his table at Mar a largo. Becuase no business is going down in the oval office

 

[Bitch Pudding]

Even mass murderers? ok then.

Mass murderers or people okay with mass murder, what's the big difference...

 

[KernelPanic]

Putin doesn't need to bug the WH when Trump is his lapdog.

He'd still wants bugs to be certain. I'm sure he expected sanctions to be lifted by now.

 

[shadow_shogun]

Putin doesn't need to bug the WH when Trump is his lapdog.

Unfortunately for Putin, Trump is a dummy so he has to rely on bugs as well.

 

[PhoenixDawn]

True. But they have to appease Trump and his base to hold power they have. Tossing him out right away would shift the base against them. That is how greedy they are for power- they are willing to work with Trump and put the whole country into jeopardy to bring about their conservative paradise. They are playing with fire and don't care. Long term strategy is not their (or any American's) strong suit.

If they fuck around for too long and Democrats actually organize the vote in 2018 (still wishful thinking imo until it actually happens), then suddenly the succession line has a democrat in it after Trump/Pence which could fuck them more than just getting it done sooner. Although that's just a hypothetical and probably will never happen, so I'm sure they're fine just keeping this as is because they basically haven't been punished at all for their actions by their base yet so there's no reason to stop anytime soon. Like you said, the short term week by week soundbites and EMAILS/CLINTON/OBAMA has worked for them for years now so until there are consequences there's no reason for them to stop, unfortunately.

 

[Muffin1611]

Think about it this way:

1) Comey has friends who are loyal to him and not loyal to Trump
2) We already know the entire IC is not loyal to Trump because of the leaks
3) The IC is gonna have a shitload of friends all over the world that oppose Trump

Investigation will continue, probably slower than usual with Comey gone, until a new director is chosen at which point the investigation is in question.

Thanks guys. So not all hope is lost.

 

[RPGCrazied]

Hell yes I'd take Bush over Trump. I'd take anyone over Trump at this point. No contest.

 

[Oersted]

So guys, yesterday I was told here the investigation wouldn't be shut down or drag on without finding anything.

What's the opinion today?

Think about it this way:

1) Comey has friends who are loyal to him and not loyal to Trump
2) We already know the entire IC is not loyal to Trump because of the leaks
3) The IC is gonna have a shitload of friends all over the world that oppose Trump



OF COURSE you would try to equate Obama with Trump.

In short we are fucked.

I see that as motivation.

 

[Flying Toaster]

Thanks guys. So not all hope is lost.

Hope was never lost. Actually how all this is happening and the handling of it all there should be more hope now. The administration and the Republicans are in a nightmare situation with optics no matter what they do.

 

[Garlador]

Hell yes I'd take Bush over Trump. I'd take anyone over Trump at this point. No contest.

Well, from the sound of things, we're getting Putin.

 

[Lautaro]

Mass murderers or people okay with mass murder, what's the big difference...

Uh... the people actually murdered?

Besides if we are going to say "people okay with mass murder" that could include every Bush Jr supporter.

 

[Chococat]

If they fuck around for too long and Democrats actually organize the vote in 2018 (still wishful thinking imo until it actually happens), then suddenly the succession line has a democrat in it after Trump/Pence which could fuck them more than just getting it done sooner. Although that's just a hypothetical and probably will never happen, so I'm sure they're fine just keeping this as is because they basically haven't been punished at all for their actions by their base yet so there's no reason to stop anytime soon. Like you said, the short term week by week soundbites and EMAILS/CLINTON/OBAMA has worked for them for years now so until there are consequences there's no reason for them to stop, unfortunately.

Yup. They are gambling the little people will keep supporting them and are reaping the benefits while they can. It is a game of high stakes they are currently winning.

The Democrate and progressive infight is the best thing that has happened for the conservative cause.

 

[benjipwns]

If they fuck around for too long and Democrats actually organize the vote in 2018 (still wishful thinking imo until it actually happens), then suddenly the succession line has a democrat in it after Trump/Pence which could fuck them more than just getting it done sooner.

They wouldn't resign and allow a Democrat into the White House.

 

[shawnbuddy]

 

[Barzul]

What are the odds of Trump being guilty of something criminal, like collusion with Russia, and Conservatives still supporting him?

50%? 60%?

In my opinion, even if the man was taken away in handcuffs, his supporters would be furious, blaming liberals. There is no way half the nation would accept him being capable of doing anything wrong. And therein lies the problem: even if he was guilty, they wouldn't care.

More like 85%. Only a recession and or war would tank Trump in his base.

 

[daveo42]

Lifted this from Twitter:

Question asked by former Obama/Biden advisor. Question answered by former Deputy Director of the CIA

I'm sure they are just fist bumping and doing shot of vodka or whatever. It's fine. It's not like Russia won or anything.

 

[Lord Panda]

So can Comey fight this on the grounds of unfair dismissal or anything?

 

[theWB27]

Well, from the sound of things, we're getting Putin.

This shit

 

[Specialmias]

So can Comey fight this on the grounds of unfair dismissal or anything?

If he moves to Europe.

 

[disappeared]

He's just leaving a baby phone to listen to his puppet.

 

[TyrantII]

What are the odds of Trump being guilty of something criminal, like collusion with Russia, and Conservatives still supporting him?

50%? 60%?

In my opinion, even if the man was taken away in handcuffs, his supporters would be furious, blaming liberals. There is no way half the nation would accept him being capable of doing anything wrong. And therein lies the problem: even if he was guilty, they wouldn't care.

25% the electorate. Even less of "the nation".

I know what you mean, but let's not give credit where credit is undue.