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vandro Shop Owner from The little shop that wasn't Since: Jul, 2009
Shop Owner
#151351: Nov 8th 2016 at 11:28:58 PM

It's a dramatic irony, for a future person reading the history books.

fredhot16 Don't want to leave but cannot pretend from Baton Rogue, Louisiana. Since: Jan, 2015 Relationship Status: Too sexy for my shirt
Don't want to leave but cannot pretend
#151352: Nov 8th 2016 at 11:29:04 PM

Um, guys? What will happen to those people who joined the Anti-Drumpf PS As? You know, like R.D.J and Chris Evans?

Trans rights are human rights. TV Tropes is not a place for bigotry, cruelty, or dickishness, no matter who or their position.
Sharysa Since: Jan, 2001
#151353: Nov 8th 2016 at 11:29:30 PM

I'd like a shared flag avatar since I updated my profile for shared avatars.

This is not a mood for unicorns. sad

Edit: Fuck, this thread moves fast. It's in the new post.

edited 8th Nov '16 11:31:46 PM by Sharysa

AlleyOop Since: Oct, 2010
#151354: Nov 8th 2016 at 11:29:55 PM

If Susan Sarandon didn't lose her career over protesting the Iraq War I'm sure they'll all be fine.

fredhot16 Don't want to leave but cannot pretend from Baton Rogue, Louisiana. Since: Jan, 2015 Relationship Status: Too sexy for my shirt
Don't want to leave but cannot pretend
#151355: Nov 8th 2016 at 11:30:11 PM

[up][up]No. This, most of all, is the best time for unicorns.

edited 8th Nov '16 11:30:24 PM by fredhot16

Trans rights are human rights. TV Tropes is not a place for bigotry, cruelty, or dickishness, no matter who or their position.
RBluefish Since: Nov, 2013
#151356: Nov 8th 2016 at 11:30:19 PM

Sent my avvie to everyone who requested one. Unless I missed somebody, and if I did let me know.

"We'll take the next chance, and the next, until we win, or the chances are spent."
Memers Since: Aug, 2013
#151357: Nov 8th 2016 at 11:30:23 PM

[up]x6 Likely jail as a political prisoner.

edited 8th Nov '16 11:30:49 PM by Memers

M84 Oh, bother. from Our little blue planet Since: Jun, 2010 Relationship Status: Chocolate!
Oh, bother.
#151358: Nov 8th 2016 at 11:30:32 PM

I guess Trump fits one more trope: Lucky Bastard.

Disgusted, but not surprised
Protagonist506 from Oregon Since: Dec, 2013 Relationship Status: Chocolate!
#151359: Nov 8th 2016 at 11:30:55 PM

Can anyone get me a right side-up flag or an elephant logo?

Leviticus 19:34
RBluefish Since: Nov, 2013
#151360: Nov 8th 2016 at 11:31:13 PM

Could Trump seriously start imprisoning people who disagree with him?

"We'll take the next chance, and the next, until we win, or the chances are spent."
Bat178 Since: May, 2011
#151361: Nov 8th 2016 at 11:31:46 PM

[up][up][up] More like Karma Houdini.

edited 8th Nov '16 11:31:53 PM by Bat178

Balmung Since: Oct, 2011
#151362: Nov 8th 2016 at 11:31:50 PM

@Sharysa: Sent, though now, more than ever, we could all use some unicorns.

After all, we need them for the Liberal Cavalry. tongue

M84 Oh, bother. from Our little blue planet Since: Jun, 2010 Relationship Status: Chocolate!
Oh, bother.
#151363: Nov 8th 2016 at 11:32:04 PM

I'm suddenly reminded of Cracked.com's video covering Airbnb, where they suggested that Trump might Airbnb the Lincoln Bedroom.

Wonder if he might actually try that.

[up]x3 Guantanamo is still open...

edited 8th Nov '16 11:32:48 PM by M84

Disgusted, but not surprised
jedimaster1701 from Canada Since: Jan, 2015 Relationship Status: [TOP SECRET]
#151364: Nov 8th 2016 at 11:32:11 PM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TUn1mhvK9Lg i feel like we need a laugh

MAD doctorine is counterproductive
Sharysa Since: Jan, 2001
#151365: Nov 8th 2016 at 11:32:16 PM

I think Chris Evans MIGHT be safe as Captain America's face, but considering his real-life opinion of Trump is similar to what the real Cap would think of Trump (HITLER), I'm a little scared for Cap.

LeGarcon Blowout soon fellow Stalker from Skadovsk Since: Aug, 2013 Relationship Status: Gay for Big Boss
Blowout soon fellow Stalker
#151366: Nov 8th 2016 at 11:32:31 PM

Well in theory the Republicans now hold complete control of all three branches of government including the supreme court so literally anything is possible and any existing laws and rights can be struck down.

So maybe.

Oh really when?
Cronosonic (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
#151367: Nov 8th 2016 at 11:33:10 PM

[up] Well, that's assuming they can stop bickering for five seconds to actually do anything. They've had majorities for two years and they can't even get things up to vote.

edited 8th Nov '16 11:33:48 PM by Cronosonic

RBluefish Since: Nov, 2013
#151368: Nov 8th 2016 at 11:33:16 PM

I am now getting terrified again.

"We'll take the next chance, and the next, until we win, or the chances are spent."
Balmung Since: Oct, 2011
#151369: Nov 8th 2016 at 11:33:19 PM

@R. Bluefish: Not just for that. Of course, that doesn't mean that charges couldn't be trumped up and a Kangaroo Court set up.

M84 Oh, bother. from Our little blue planet Since: Jun, 2010 Relationship Status: Chocolate!
Oh, bother.
#151370: Nov 8th 2016 at 11:33:23 PM

2016: The year Nationalism won.

Disgusted, but not surprised
Vampireandthen In love with an Uptown Girl from Northern Ireland Since: Apr, 2016 Relationship Status: A teenager in love
In love with an Uptown Girl
#151371: Nov 8th 2016 at 11:33:24 PM

Trump will be impeached so fast.

[up]no. The year Trumpism won.

HOW THE FUCK DID THIS MAN PULL IT OFF?!?

edited 8th Nov '16 11:34:28 PM by Vampireandthen

Please allow me to introduce myself, I am a man of wealth and taste. Nice to meet you, hope you can guess my name.
lakingsif Since: Dec, 2012 Relationship Status: Wanna dance with somebody
#151372: Nov 8th 2016 at 11:33:35 PM

And there it is.

Republican win in Wisconsin

OH MY GOD; MY PARENTS ARE GARDENIIIIINNNNGGGGG!!!!!
LeGarcon Blowout soon fellow Stalker from Skadovsk Since: Aug, 2013 Relationship Status: Gay for Big Boss
Blowout soon fellow Stalker
#151373: Nov 8th 2016 at 11:33:36 PM

[up][up]By who? The Republicans have total control over the entire federal government.

edited 8th Nov '16 11:33:56 PM by LeGarcon

Oh really when?
Medinoc from France (Before Recorded History)
#151374: Nov 8th 2016 at 11:34:10 PM

By the way, any information on what the popular vote looks like?

"And as long as a sack of shit is not a good thing to be, chivalry will never die."
RAlexa21th Zettai Ryouiki Enjoyer from California (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: I <3 love!
Zettai Ryouiki Enjoyer
#151375: Nov 8th 2016 at 11:34:15 PM

Hey, at least Trump gets the worst job in America at the moment.

Continue writing our story of peace.

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