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PatSeg

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73. I'll never underestimate this regime
Thu Feb 5, 2026, 08:51 PM
Feb 2026

They'll do anything to hold onto power. That said though, Trump would still have to make public appearances at least to placate the base and at the rate he's declining, I'm not too sure how long they can sustain this charade.

I think we've all been around some people suffering from serious dementia and there's no way such people can give speeches, meet with foreign leaders, or give press conferences. I don't know, maybe it is like the frog in boiling water - people just start to get used to how bizarre and irrational he behaves and talks and accept it as "normal".

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Whatever it is, choie Feb 2026 #1
As Miranda Priestly says, BonnieJW Feb 6 #84
It feels way too slow to me. ananda Feb 2026 #2
THIS malaise Feb 2026 #16
I wanted him gone in 1955 ..... IS That Too Much To Ask ???? I will go back in TIME to take care of the situation. Trueblue1968 Feb 2026 #59
I never liked Trump either. Thus... ananda Feb 2026 #74
If only it were like a banana peel on fresh oil on black ice Jerry2144 Feb 2026 #3
Let him drive around on the golf course NameAlreadyTaken Feb 2026 #4
The criminal is having a great time committing crimes 24/7 without fear of interference or consequences dalton99a Feb 2026 #5
Not fast enough. 3catwoman3 Feb 2026 #6
Go.... MarcoZandrini Feb 6 #82
Well, is he dead yet? Wicked Blue Feb 2026 #7
One morning we'll wake uo and Orrex will tell us. NNadir Feb 2026 #11
Or a black border on the Fox broadcasts. 3Hotdogs Feb 2026 #19
Snort! electric_blue68 Feb 2026 #52
I'm SO MUCH looking forward to that day! WestMichRad Feb 6 #91
Come on cholesterol, work your magic Arazi Feb 2026 #8
With an assist from BaronChocula Feb 2026 #68
Something... ANYthing! buzzycrumbhunger Feb 2026 #77
Experts are wrong. He'll outlive us all. Srkdqltr Feb 2026 #9
He's such a horrid person that even death doesn't want him. Dr. T Feb 2026 #33
Satan doesn't want the competition........ lastlib Feb 2026 #38
They'll have a party. mr715 Feb 2026 #46
So the other 5... GiqueCee Feb 2026 #53
This message was self-deleted by its author Pepsidog Feb 6 #88
Don't get your hopes up, his dad lived to be 93, EIGHT YEARS after he was diagnosed with Alzheimers. Fil1957 Feb 2026 #10
However, I think his lifestyle is quite different PatSeg Feb 2026 #20
That assumes he's "functional as a president" now... regnaD kciN Feb 2026 #57
I'll never underestimate this regime PatSeg Feb 2026 #73
And his family won't give up the grift opportunities to Vance and Musk. Once he's gone their positions are gone. ChicagoTeamster Feb 2026 #21
His dementia symptoms became apparent during his first term synni Feb 2026 #25
His brain doesn't know what his anus is doing?? lastlib Feb 2026 #40
thanks for the giggle. stage left Feb 2026 #45
Once he gets bad enough they won't be able to hide it. Norbert Feb 2026 #27
I'm torn between praying for slow and agonizing versus quick to finally rid us of the Orange Fuckface. SoFlaBro Feb 2026 #12
The latter durablend Feb 2026 #29
Join the pool! lastlib Feb 2026 #63
Yet somehow he still manages to be somewhat ambulatory Ocelot II Feb 2026 #13
If He's Not Dead... GB_RN Feb 2026 #14
How many years have we heard this? Lulu KC Feb 2026 #15
Sure. maxsolomon Feb 2026 #17
I just came back from a shopping trip Keepthesoulalive Feb 2026 #18
Mitch and *Rump are neck-and-neck Seinan Sensei Feb 2026 #49
I seriously doubt he'll finish out his term. He may not even make it until the midterm election. patphil Feb 2026 #22
Yeah, at his present rate of decline he won't make it three more years. sop Feb 2026 #28
Most maga I know MW67 Feb 2026 #44
Not fast enough for me! nt slightlv Feb 2026 #23
It is 12:14, so would 12:15 work for you too? not a texan Feb 2026 #24
perfectly stage left Feb 6 #79
Have another burger, Donald C_U_L8R Feb 2026 #26
and two beautiful pieces of chocolate cake with ice cream. stage left Feb 2026 #42
Yes, let him eat cake! n/t lastlib Feb 2026 #65
Even if he were in total dementia, Republicans would pump him full of drugs and pretend he was fine. Lonestarblue Feb 2026 #30
Rubio appeared to be on cocaine during a press conference a few days ago. Dr. T Feb 2026 #39
If this wasn't the continuation of a 12-month plus drumbeat... Gore1FL Feb 2026 #31
Yes, he's exactly the same as he was in 2015. Wednesdays Feb 2026 #41
I would argue he has declined a lot. Gore1FL Feb 2026 #54
I saw a video... Chellee Feb 2026 #32
In what year? Boomerproud Feb 2026 #75
Lol! Chellee Feb 2026 #78
Although it may be true at his age MW67 Feb 2026 #34
This message was self-deleted by its author lastlib Feb 2026 #35
Rapid - We need Ludicrous SPEED!!! Lokee11 Feb 2026 #36
I was hoping for "warp speed". twodogsbarking Feb 2026 #37
That would work! electric_blue68 Feb 2026 #55
Do not care until it happens rpannier Feb 2026 #43
Let's ask Orrex! BidenRocks Feb 2026 #47
And if he croaks we're stuck with a Juvenile Delinquent Vance edbermac Feb 2026 #48
NOT Rapid Enough for me!!! electric_blue68 Feb 2026 #50
Taking too long, can't he just slip on a banana peel already? Dave Bowman Feb 2026 #51
Rapid would be now. That is rapid. AllyCat Feb 2026 #56
I don't hear any cheering out my window. Sigh electric_blue68 Feb 2026 #58
My champagne remains corked in the cabinet. AllyCat Feb 2026 #61
Hopefully REAL SOON! electric_blue68 Feb 2026 #62
Who's Who? OC375 Feb 2026 #60
Someone with oodles of money should bet on the day of his demise Raven123 Feb 2026 #64
Join the Pool! lastlib Feb 2026 #66
His sycophants continue to claim it's just Trump being Trump, trolling the world... Beartracks Feb 2026 #67
I try to be optimistic about Trump's imminent demise ... Escape Feb 2026 #69
Will he get a state funeral? Bayard Feb 2026 #70
In a better, more honest world... Miles Archer Feb 2026 #71
Oh dear canetoad Feb 2026 #72
like bdamomma Feb 2026 #76
We've heard this for 10 years now . we can do it Feb 6 #80
rapid not fast enough rampartd Feb 6 #81
If I had a dollar berksdem Feb 6 #83
Donald, please die soon. The world is anxiously waiting for the news. We beg you, Donald, please die soon. nt Exp Feb 6 #85
When he goes, he'll probably have himself stuffed and put on display at Mar-a-Lago. SpankMe Feb 6 #86
As long as he can still read the teleprompter, the MAGA believers aren't going to be alarmed FakeNoose Feb 6 #87
TIME IS RUNNING OUT TO REPLACE VANCE BEFORE PUNKINHEAD CROAKS gfwzig Feb 6 #89
Been hearing this for 10 years. Wake me when he stops breathing or gets the 25th Callie1979 Feb 6 #90
Seems to me he's same old malignant narcissist, rambling, clueless, broken record he's been for a decade. pat_k Feb 6 #92
It Seems to Me a Huge Problem When the Subject's Baseline "Mental Health" and Overall The Roux Comes First Feb 6 #93
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