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Aristus

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3. There are so many variables, very few of which will break Trump's way,

Reply to Poiuyt (Original post)

Fri Feb 15, 2019, 12:16 AM

Feb 2019

that I can't imagine it happening.

The wall literally borders on the Achilles-heel of all republicans: property rights.

If Trump tries to exercise eminent domain on those properties along the US-Mexico border, he will lose staggering numbers of property-rights Republicans.

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What's your gut feeling? Will the wall be built? [View all] Poiuyt Feb 2019 OP

He needs the wall too much to actually build it. Maru Kitteh Feb 2019 #1

Amen Maru. MontanaMama Feb 2019 #2

I'm beginning to think it's not just about the politics frazzled Feb 2019 #9

FWIW, I don't think your theory is that far out there Maru Kitteh Feb 2019 #12

There are so many variables, very few of which will break Trump's way, Aristus Feb 2019 #3

Where's the option for "LOL"? klook Feb 2019 #4

You do realize that the question you asked is not a yes/no question, right? Ms. Toad Feb 2019 #5

The poll refers to the question in the subject line Poiuyt Feb 2019 #7

Emergency powers are broad, and even if it gets there he owns the SC. I don't see how not. nt MadDAsHell Feb 2019 #6

So, why didn't you vote yes? regnaD kciN Feb 2019 #8

Please add the following choice: It doesn't matter as Trump is an effin' idiot. n/t DonaldsRump Feb 2019 #10

I agree with David Peel (NSFW!) Fozzledick Feb 2019 #11