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In reply to the discussion: " ..he [Trump] was handed a note. The note said...a civilian had been shot...He put it on the table in front of him, and [View all]Irish_Dem
(47,982 posts)4. It was absolutely a win for him on many levels.
It was a clear message to everyone what would happen if they crossed him.
They would be terrorized and possible killed.
He greatly enjoyed the show in his honor.
Imagine being so powerful people will kill for you.
And try to overthrow the US government.
Trump loves the idea of burning it all down to get what he wants.
He damages the country and our institutions out of spite.
He loves doing this, just like Putin.
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" ..he [Trump] was handed a note. The note said...a civilian had been shot...He put it on the table in front of him, and [View all]
riversedge
Mar 20
OP
Yes Americans face a very steep learning curve if Trump steals his way back to the WH.
Irish_Dem
Mar 20
#57
That's what it is: "depraved indifference to others". Thanks, Liz, I couldn't think of that till now.
marble falls
Mar 20
#6
Except that Shrub was likely dumbstruck; TSF was BINGE watching that day. Eating snacks.
FailureToCommunicate
Mar 20
#15
Yup. In his twisted mind, the 'flag of freedom' needs to be refreshed with blood...
FailureToCommunicate
Mar 20
#14
I really hope there are a lot of republican voters against trump out there who will NOT vote for that
JohnSJ
Mar 20
#23
If it was Eric that had been shot his reaction would have probably been the same.
Xavier Breath
Mar 20
#31