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drmeow

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60. Or to not be wearing Russian cement shoes

Reply to CaliforniaPeggy (Reply #2)

Fri Oct 2, 2020, 01:13 PM

Oct 2020

Between Putin and the Russian mob I suspect non-president Trump's life isn't worth a wooden nickel.

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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