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EarlG

(21,949 posts) Fri Oct 2, 2020, 11:59 AM Oct 2020

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One of two things is going to happen next [View all]

Either Trump is going to succumb to COVID, or he's going to recover.

If he recovers, he's going to try and play it off like it was a walk in the park -- he got through it fine so nobody else should worry about it. It is inevitable that he will do this, because he wants people to think that COVID is no big deal.

Except by that time, almost a QUARTER MILLION Americans will be dead of COVID.

This current president is so irresponsible and negligent that at worst, he might have killed himself.

AT BEST he's personally crippled his own re-election campaign, a month before the election, entirely through his own reckless behavior -- the same reckless behavior he's been encouraging others to engage in, that has resulted in the rapid spread of COVID through our society, causing the deaths of hundreds of thousands of people.

And he wants another four years?

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One of two things is going to happen next [View all] EarlG Oct 2020 OP

Thank you, Mr G. Hugin Oct 2020 #1

He wants another four years so he can stay out of prison. CaliforniaPeggy Oct 2020 #2

Can we believe that he caught the virus, or is this a ploy? Escurumbele Oct 2020 #37

I wonder when he's going to ask for the election to be delayed. C Moon Oct 2020 #51

He can't do that. SammyWinstonJack Oct 2020 #113

I saw this Jeff Tiedrich tweet 2 days ago: Ponietz Oct 2020 #75

Jeff Tiedrich is a national treasure. OMGWTF Oct 2020 #78

If i was his marketing wonk... Blue_playwright Oct 2020 #96

The situation reminds me of the moral to one of Aesop's fables ailsagirl Oct 2020 #110

Or to not be wearing Russian cement shoes drmeow Oct 2020 #60

or even a polonium ruble! flibbitygiblets Oct 2020 #102

even if the orange asshole survives and tries to "play it off as nothing" Javaman Oct 2020 #3

He weighs 289, according to what I read last night. Chris Cuomo lost 13 pounds. tblue37 Oct 2020 #56

That's nonsense. He's 315 if he's a pound. AZ8theist Oct 2020 #107

I hope he suffers lung and other organ damage to the point where he can't go golfing. tclambert Oct 2020 #100

Or it will drag on for months, like it sometimes does. nt Binkie The Clown Oct 2020 #4

Right! There's a bit of real estate between die and recover soothsayer Oct 2020 #7

Yes, my favorite possibility -- demonstrating debility and Hortensis Oct 2020 #99

Yup, It's an UNMITIGATED Disaster for Trump, His Campaign and the Whole GOP, No Matter the Outcome Skraxx Oct 2020 #5

Agree totally!! Thekaspervote Oct 2020 #28

Nah johnnyfins Oct 2020 #65

Correct. For the GOP it's all about corporate power. mjvpi Oct 2020 #71

Yes, that Is their bottom line. n/t MarcA Oct 2020 #84

they care about the senate! that's what it will take to keep that lovely court if biden wins..... getagrip_already Oct 2020 #74

The irony is central scrutinizer Oct 2020 #6

You are correct but one has to assume a non-Trump world for that scenario. Caliman73 Oct 2020 #38

Or even what he needs. Dark n Stormy Knight Oct 2020 #73

One please. AnotherMother4Peace Oct 2020 #8

I suspect that he will survive. Most do. Laelth Oct 2020 #9

Especially with priority access to designer medical care peacebuzzard Oct 2020 #15

I have every reason to believe that the Devil DOESN'T WANT HIM. Laelth Oct 2020 #20

You're right. peacebuzzard Oct 2020 #29

Satan has no time for Trump's hairdo issues Larissa Oct 2020 #68

The Hairdresser From Hell will shave his head yellowdogintexas Oct 2020 #87

Right but the mortality rate for septuagenarians is 10% and higher for men than women jcgoldie Oct 2020 #39

the death rate for 70+ men is significant though -- over 15% LymphocyteLover Oct 2020 #40

There's another thing too. He lives a very sedentary life style. He even rides from green to green napi21 Oct 2020 #104

Yeah-- he's not healthy LymphocyteLover Oct 2020 #112

Agree even if he had a fatal case he will get the "keep him alive" treatment grantcart Oct 2020 #44

And most of those who die are older and obese. PoindexterOglethorpe Oct 2020 #82

Lacks the courage backroadblast Oct 2020 #10

What, a hoax illness? Who could have thought of such a Republicon scheme? Bernardo de La Paz Oct 2020 #18

Plus, he might be one of the people that didn't get a big dose of the virus, and he might be BComplex Oct 2020 #11

It's over EarlG malaise Oct 2020 #12

Yup. Trump has COVID. And...Scene. Skraxx Oct 2020 #31

He'll be fine? Newest Reality Oct 2020 #13

You forgot edhopper Oct 2020 #14

Oh, thanks! Newest Reality Oct 2020 #16

The Formula smb Oct 2020 #108

Yup. Drink your Clorox now dump.n/t peacebuzzard Oct 2020 #17

Or he has serious lingering and incapacitating symptoms--that occurs in 15% or more patients hlthe2b Oct 2020 #19

Even now, how can he be trusted to safely make the important decisions necessary? Ligyron Oct 2020 #47

Ordinarily, I would think that the 25th amendment would need to be invoked. LudwigPastorius Oct 2020 #54

Better chance he just gets really sick for a while then him actually dying Quixote1818 Oct 2020 #21

If it gets into his lungs, he's probably a goner FakeNoose Oct 2020 #77

Actually, I believe this is his second time around with the virus. Boogiemack Oct 2020 #22

The trip to Walter Reed was in November of last year. BlueStater Oct 2020 #32

My time does fly. Ligyron Oct 2020 #48

Got news for you.. I live in NorCal, near the Capital & I got sick on DECEMBER 28TH with what I The_REAL_Ecumenist Oct 2020 #101

Excuse to resign? True Blue American Oct 2020 #50

I just hope he's scared shitless William Seger Oct 2020 #23

Donald is about as big a coward that ever was. He's scared shitless. AnotherMother4Peace Oct 2020 #30

Trump's a total germaphobe. LudwigPastorius Oct 2020 #58

My greatest fear is for Vice President Biden. thucythucy Oct 2020 #24

It was heartwarming True Blue American Oct 2020 #55

yes. Agreed. Lay low Joe. Do photo ops and press briefings/statements from a safe location. Evolve Dammit Oct 2020 #94

Even if he comes out fine and says it was no problem, by then millions of more votes will be banked brooklynite Oct 2020 #25

Look for a push to delay the election Scalded Nun Oct 2020 #26

Nope...the gop congress critters would lose as well. Their terms end if not re-elected, just like Thekaspervote Oct 2020 #33

He can't do that. Turin_C3PO Oct 2020 #111

He could lose 50 pounds. Cracklin Charlie Oct 2020 #27

I hope he gets sicker than a dog for a couple of weeks and then recovers for his trial world wide wally Oct 2020 #34

NO! No full recovery. Left sick a a dog, on a ventilator, unable to use Twitter. Then, lets see... machoneman Oct 2020 #114

Anytime EarlG speaks up I listen..the voice of reason..and even more common sense, asiliveandbreathe Oct 2020 #35

In Trumps' case, who will enforce rules requiring people who have contracted the Covid-19 virus Nitram Oct 2020 #36

I expect this will be another nail in his re-election coffin MissB Oct 2020 #41

May be one in his *literal* coffin too. BlueStater Oct 2020 #57

He may recover, but since he is already experiencing symptoms it won't be quick pandr32 Oct 2020 #42

He'll probably survive... Happy Hoosier Oct 2020 #43

He's already shown his best isn't good enough for America. It's time for him to go. In_The_Wind Oct 2020 #45

If Traildogbob Oct 2020 #46

Well, Jefe. LudwigPastorius Oct 2020 #49

A morbidly obese, (I prefer FATFUCK) , out of shape 70+ year old is NOT going to be back NoMoreRepugs Oct 2020 #52

Of he could "recover" but become a long-hauler. tblue37 Oct 2020 #53

I bet dollars to donuts (with extra crispy fried KFC chicken) Larissa Oct 2020 #59

Recovery could be Chris Cuomo drmeow Oct 2020 #61

He has a lot going against him to survive C-19 (& already having symptoms). He's an "elevated Illumination Oct 2020 #62

It's laughable seeing how Freepers are trying to spin this IronLionZion Oct 2020 #63

There's a third thing too ... Auggie Oct 2020 #64

He should be tried at the Hague for crimes against humanity. Trump is a monster. Demsrule86 Oct 2020 #66

I hope he suffers ismnotwasm Oct 2020 #67

My crystal ball is pretty cloudy.........still "mild" symptoms BarbD Oct 2020 #69

There's a 3rd alternative Nasruddin Oct 2020 #70

Yes, indeed. It looks like people are turning on him in anger PatrickforO Oct 2020 #72

Wake up DJT marieo1 Oct 2020 #76

Yeah Trump wants another 4 years. He's that kind of nimrod. (nt) apnu Oct 2020 #79

Fine OP. marble falls Oct 2020 #80

So ironic...the thing that he blew off as a hoax BigmanPigman Oct 2020 #81

"at worst"???? H2O Man Oct 2020 #83

He could end up on a ventilator or develop long-haul problems Maeve Oct 2020 #85

I doubt he wants another 4 years - he does NEED them though - to stay out of the pokey Lucinda Oct 2020 #86

But, but...door No. 3 cilla4progress Oct 2020 #88

I will be shocked to my core if he has an easy time of it lettucebe Oct 2020 #89

It's not that he 'wants' another 4 (8? 12?) years... heavens no. He thinks he is OWED it. n/t TygrBright Oct 2020 #90

Actually, he wants another twelve. . .or his lifetime. niyad Oct 2020 #91

Trump could survive but have chronic health issues Martin Eden Oct 2020 #92

At least his super spreader rallies are nixed LiberalLovinLug Oct 2020 #93

We need a piling on smilie so I can pile on Solomon Oct 2020 #95

Exactly! And, the Puppet "won't commit to a Peaceful Cha Oct 2020 #97

At BEST he may have killed himself. nt live love laugh Oct 2020 #98

Or he could be sick for a really long time wryter2000 Oct 2020 #103

Perfectly stated. nt ecstatic Oct 2020 #105

Trump Craves Holding onto Power Like a Crackhead Craves Crack. panfluteman Oct 2020 #106

If he dies and Pence is sworn in before Nov 3rd... who is on the Republican ticket? Beartracks Oct 2020 #109

Only way I see him benefiting significantly is if he is treated with a "miracle vaccine" that will dameatball Oct 2020 #115

At his age, I highly doubt Trump is going to rapidly recover with no after effects. Nitram Oct 2020 #116