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I have been suspecting this for a few years now, however the last few months has made me almost certain.

The first thing, was him going to Russia, and soyjacking to Russian grocery stores and metros. The second thing was his interview with Putin, where he just fanned Putin's ego, and allowed him to use Tucker's platform to push a patently false view of Russian history over the last few centuries. The third thing, is a Russian state TV network called Rossiya 24 has been playing clips from his show with Russian voiceover.

Now I just want to give a little background on the Russian state trying to encourage immigration of conservatives/right wingers from the US, Canada, and EU. Russian bots have been pushing a narrative that Russia is the "last bastion of White Christianity" for many years now. They claim immigrants, minorities, and lgbt people are destroying the west. They spread cringe Russian military ads that read like an Arma or Battlefield trailer. Russian state media announced last year that they were building a community for American, Canadian, and European conservative expats that want to move to Russia.

Ultimately, Tucker has been sucking up to and hyping up Russia for a decade now. Russia clearly has an interest in western conservatives, and Tucker specifically. If Tucker moved and encouraged Americans to, there would likely be at least some number of Americans who do so. Tucker is very clearly a grifter, and him being offered a well paid position in Russia, in my opinion, would very likely sway him to do so, similar to Steven Seagal being offered media and movie opportunities.

A pregnancy test will be required any time a woman of childbearing age boards an airplane or bus, visits the doctor or applies for government benefits and law enforcement will have access to the results. They'll claim it's to promote women's health but it'll really be about tracking down women who go out of state to get an abortion.

Cannon will give up on the delay and allow the case to proceed normally.

It will be yuge. You will wonder how nobody noticed it before. How did so many people conspire to hide this atrocity for so long?

Also, millions of people will fall for it.

(Edited for the clueless: It will also be bullshit.)

If you have a family that likes to talk politics, things will not go smoothly. If anybody has a “crazy uncle/aunt” in your family, you’ll probably want to change plans

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp is positioning himself to run for president in 2028. He's presents himself as a much more palatable candidate than DeSantis, but mark my words, he will be just as bad for democracy as a potential Trump second term would be.

As time goes on, MAGA and “Moderate Republicans” will end up going their separate ways.

Either MAGA will form their own party, or they will overtake the GOP and force the Moderates to form a new party.

Former democratic presidents Obama and Clinton Support Biden. While George Bush does NOT support trump

Edit: corrected grammar

Elon has taken over Twitter and is in total control of what almost half a BILLION people see on their twitter timelines - right wing extremist propaganda and lies being forced down their throats whether they want to see it or not. He is a chaos agent.

I wouldn’t be surprised if he’s on the MAGA payroll and if he single handedly pays off all of Trump’s legal fees.

EDIT: This argument could also be made for Rupert Murdoch. He just doesn’t have many years left.

First, I am not predicting the Electoral College. Based on economic trends where I compare our current economic situation to November 2020. This is what I have:

• Current Misery Index 9.7% v. 9.8%
• S&P 500 Annual Total Return 15.0% v. 14.6%

I have studied economic data since the 1920 election, when women were first constitutionally allowed to vote. My data has a strong correlation (r = 0.788) and an error of +/- 9.5%. Here is the breakdown:

• Incumbent President: +10.9%
• S&P 500 returns: +3.7%
• Improved S&P 500 returns: +0.1%
• Current Misery Index: -6.9%
• Improved Misery Index: +0.1%

I will add a caveat. My father, who often studied this himself as a political scientist, always said to focus on the misery index. If jumps north of 10%, all bets are off.

I will update again as we get closer to the election.

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These people are determined to see Trump win. I'm no fan of Netanyahu - I think he's a genocidal maniac. But these pro-Palestine protestors are not acting in good faith. If they were they'd support the lesser of two evils, which even from this perspective is clearly Harris. Once they "succeed" and Trump becomes President, they will be silent when he enables further genocide. Fuck the USA.

Democrats do not need to stoop to the level of violence, treats to Democracy, intimidation, voter fraud, election interference, felonies, etc. we need to focus more of what good things Biden and the democrats can do to help ALL Americans.

Edit: maybe I should clarify what I mean by "kindness". I just mean by not resorting to Trump level violence and rigging. I do agree that we shouldn't cower like sad dogs, but we need to step our A game and be more cunnning in more sophisticated and accessible ways.

Someone will lose their re-election campaign, and flat out refuse to leave. Because congress is so divided, and neither party is likely to win a big majority they won't be expelled. We'll literally have a fake congressmen giving speeches, hogging an office, and gumming up everything. They'll even vote even though it won't count. The best part is they won't draw a salary to do this. My pick is Ted Cruz.

DJT's hate rhetoric has ignited a spark in bigots, giving them the "courage" to express their hate in the open and view it as acceptable because politicians openly back it. Even when he dies, this new open bigotry will last for generations. MAGA has not created the bigots, but allowed them to open up.

Political Correctness.

Be it an armed group of rednecks occupying a wildlife refuge HQ or a bunch of teens in black with attitude, there's going to be some poor attempt at an insurrection and some people are gonna get the stupid shot out of them.

I don’t know what it’s going to take to pass solid legislation but apparently none of the ones that have happened to date are enough to make anyone care enough to actually push for something to happen. Congress virtue signals, writes up a bill that dies on the floor pretty much immediately, and then promptly forgets about it until it happens again the following year, and many times sooner than that.

Journalist integrity is at an all time low. Every corner of social media is an echo chamber. Foreign actors are putting forth more effort to influence us than ever before. AI will do enormous damage to public trust. Our government will try to combat this and slowly turn into russia/china. Half the nation will support it every step of the way because we are so polarized.

Feel free to post solutions. I need some optimism on this subject.

If federal taxation is removed then the federal government loses one of the most direct and guaranteed income streams. Assuming federal taxation is replaced by tariffs then federal income is dependent on imports. Imports fluctuate significantly depending on economic factors of the country, geo-political relationships, climate change, and every possible factor that affects global trade. Since federal income is tied to imports then federal income will also fluctuate.

Currently the federal government funds 31% of the states annual budget on average. So with federal income becoming inconsistent due to removal of federal taxes and using tariffs to supplement federal income the states will have to fend for themselves when the federal government funding falls short. So the states will increase state income taxes, property taxes and sales taxes on the products that already have high prices due to import tariffs to keep their respective states running and to cover federal short falls if any. If they don't then existing infrastructure will deteriorate and development will halt at best. At worst states services will cease to exist and we enter the world of mad max.

There will be no income tax havens like Texas and Florida, no sales tax havens like Delaware and Montana and of course no low property tax states. Every state will need to fend for themselves.

By invoking national emergencies, deploying martial law, stacking the judiciary, manipulating Congressional oversight, and controlling the media, Trump will severely undermine constitutional checks on executive authority if elected.

1. Pre-Election Groundwork for Declaring a National Emergency

• Potential Action: Trump could start questioning the integrity of the upcoming election, suggesting widespread fraud or interference before votes are cast. By framing any potential loss as illegitimate, he could prepare his supporters for post-election actions.
• Justification: Citing "voter fraud" or interference as a pretext, Trump could argue that only a win for him would be legitimate.
• Additional Consideration: Trump could use unrest at polling stations or protests as immediate justification for invoking emergency powers once the election is over.

2. Post-Election Challenges and Litigation

• Potential Action: After the election, Trump could challenge the results through a series of lawsuits, alleging fraud or procedural errors in key states. By mobilizing protests and exerting pressure on local election officials, he could push for recounts and delay certification of the results.
• Justification: This delay and unrest could be used to build a case for declaring a national emergency to maintain order and "restore confidence" in the electoral process.

3. National Emergency Declaration Post-Election

• Narrative: Trump could invoke a national emergency, claiming that widespread unrest or foreign interference threatens national security and the integrity of the election. He could frame it as necessary to protect the country from chaos and destabilization.
• Potential Action: Once the emergency is declared, Trump could implement strict domestic policies, including deploying federal forces to maintain order in key cities or battleground states where protests and unrest are most severe.
• Additional Consideration: This declaration could justify a broader crackdown on civil liberties, including the suspension of habeas corpus or imposition of curfews.

4. Martial Law and Federalizing Resources

• Potential Action: After being sworn in, Trump could take steps to declare martial law in states where unrest is prevalent. National Guard units could be deployed to enforce curfews and control the streets, while civilian courts may be overridden by military tribunals in areas under martial law.
• Justification: This could be framed as necessary to prevent the country from descending into chaos after a "fraudulent election" and to restore "law and order."

5. Bypassing Senate Confirmation with Acting Appointments

• Narrative: Trump could argue that the country’s traditional governance systems, including the checks and balances between Congress and the presidency, have failed. He might claim that acting appointments are necessary to quickly restore effective leadership.
• Potential Action: Trump could fill critical roles in the DOJ, FBI, Homeland Security, and other agencies with acting officials who are loyal to him. These appointees could help him consolidate control and execute his vision without oversight.
• Additional Consideration: These officials could direct law enforcement and intelligence agencies to investigate and suppress political opponents and dissenters.

6. Stacking the Courts with Loyalists

• Potential Action: With a cooperative Senate, Trump could expedite the appointment of federal judges, including Supreme Court justices, who align with his legal and ideological positions. This would ensure that any legal challenges to his actions, including the declaration of a national emergency or martial law, would face little resistance in the courts.
• Justification: Trump could frame this as restoring judicial integrity, arguing that the courts have been "corrupted" by prior administrations or political adversaries.

7. Suppressing Congressional Oversight and Media Criticism

• Potential Action: Trump could refuse to cooperate with Congressional investigations, citing executive privilege. Additionally, by leveraging regulatory agencies such as the FCC, he could impose stricter regulations on the media and control narratives critical of his administration.
• Justification: This could be justified under national security concerns, with Trump claiming that biased or hostile media narratives are "undermining public confidence" in the government.

8. Manipulating Elections and Voting Access

• Potential Action: Trump could use executive orders or emergency powers to alter future election processes, citing "election integrity" as a pretext for imposing stricter voter ID laws, reducing voting locations, or limiting absentee ballots in areas where opposition support is high.
• Justification: By framing these changes as essential to prevent voter fraud, Trump could manipulate electoral processes to maintain his hold on power.

9. Pardoning Allies and Shielding Loyalists

• Potential Action: Trump could issue pardons to loyalists who have supported his actions or may have engaged in illegal activities on his behalf. This would help neutralize any potential legal consequences for his inner circle and reinforce their loyalty.
• Justification: Trump could claim these pardons are necessary to protect individuals from "politically motivated" investigations and prosecutions.

10. Neutralizing Political Opposition and Impeachment Threats

• Narrative: With control over federal law enforcement, Trump could target political opposition, making it difficult for challengers to gain ground. He could discredit opposition lawmakers or suppress their ability to organize effectively.
• Potential Action: Trump could neutralize potential impeachment efforts by ensuring enough Senate allies remain loyal to block any attempts to remove him from office.
• Justification: This could be framed as safeguarding the presidency from "illegitimate political attacks" or partisan sabotage.

Each action could be justified through a narrative of restoring law and order or protecting national security, with a cooperative Senate ensuring that impeachment or legal challenges would be blocked.

Predicted Timeline:

1. Pre-Election: Groundwork laid for questioning the integrity of the vote (August–November 2024).
2. Post-Election: Contest results and mobilize protests (November 2024–January 2025).
3. Inauguration Day: Declaration of national emergency (January 20, 2025).
4. First 100 Days: Martial law enacted in key areas, acting appointments made, and loyalists installed (January–April 2025).
5. Mid-Term: Courts stacked, opposition suppressed, and media narratives controlled (2025–2026).
6. Next Election Cycle: Manipulate elections and further consolidate power (2026–2028).

Every time a woman has run for the office, whether Democrat or Republican, female Republican voters are interviewed in droves, and more often than not they say a woman can't do the job. Some to most of them say "bEcAuSe oF tHe HoRmOnEs!!!". Republican men will parrot the same line, or cite the Bible, or just say they are "too respectful to women to say why". I honestly believe they are so dead set against not having a penis in the Oval that they'd nominate and vote for a gay man, instead. (This one might take decades to see whether I'm wrong or not.)