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CharlesPhipps Since: Jan, 2001
#330601: Oct 1st 2020 at 10:50:24 PM

There is no such thing as poetic or divine justice, after all.

Eh, Eichman got hanged in Israel.

Author of The Rules of Supervillainy, Cthulhu Armageddon, and United States of Monsters.
Rationalinsanity from Halifax, Canada Since: Aug, 2010 Relationship Status: It's complicated
#330602: Oct 1st 2020 at 10:50:25 PM

[up][up][up]If they die, they are replaced by their running mate (VP Pence for Trump, Senator Harris for Biden), and a new VP will be selected by the Senate. Its too late to replace the actual ticket/nominate a back up running mate.

Incapacitation could lead to the 25th Amendment being invoked at least on the short term, giving the VP the President's power until he recovers.

Edited by Rationalinsanity on Oct 1st 2020 at 2:51:08 PM

Politics is the skilled use of blunt objects.
Memers Since: Aug, 2013
#330603: Oct 1st 2020 at 10:51:32 PM

I am now actually worried that Trump goes on the campaign trail in two weeks going 'oh it wasnt that bad, it was just a big cold' and such emboldening the anti-maskers.

AlleyOop Since: Oct, 2010
#330604: Oct 1st 2020 at 10:52:13 PM

Imagine Tecumseh's Curse of all things coming back with a vengeance.

Rationalinsanity from Halifax, Canada Since: Aug, 2010 Relationship Status: It's complicated
#330605: Oct 1st 2020 at 10:52:52 PM

[up][up]You bring up a good point, this essentially shut downs Trump's in person rallies and debate appearances for two weeks. At least.

Politics is the skilled use of blunt objects.
HailMuffins Since: May, 2016 Relationship Status: Shipping fictional characters
#330606: Oct 1st 2020 at 10:53:52 PM

[up][up]If that happens then it'll be official: God exists, and He's a scriptwriter.

SatoshiBakura (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
#330607: Oct 1st 2020 at 10:54:15 PM

Well, if it means avoiding another debate Light Tuesday night’s...

Gaon Smoking Snake from Grim Up North Since: Jun, 2012 Relationship Status: Above such petty unnecessities
#330608: Oct 1st 2020 at 10:54:18 PM

That was essentially Bolsonaro's play when he got (and subsequently recovered from) COVID.

"All you Fascists bound to lose."
AlleyOop Since: Oct, 2010
#330609: Oct 1st 2020 at 10:55:30 PM

Someone on Twitter pointed out that Trump testing positive essentially means that any attempts to confirm Amy Coney Barrett will also be temporarily put on hold.

RedHunter543 Crimson Paladin Since: Jul, 2016 Relationship Status: Barbecuing
Crimson Paladin
#330610: Oct 1st 2020 at 10:58:51 PM

[up] Who's that?

"The Black Rage makes us strong, because we must resist its temptations every day of our lives or be forever damned!"
nova92 Since: Apr, 2020
#330611: Oct 1st 2020 at 11:00:02 PM

Trump's Supreme Court nominee for RGB's seat.

CharlesPhipps Since: Jan, 2001
#330612: Oct 1st 2020 at 11:00:22 PM

[up][up]The Wicked Witch of the Supreme Court.

Sadly, I think Trump will still be able to sign documents in quarantine.

Edited by CharlesPhipps on Oct 1st 2020 at 11:00:45 AM

Author of The Rules of Supervillainy, Cthulhu Armageddon, and United States of Monsters.
mightymewtron Word Up from New New York Since: Oct, 2012 Relationship Status: THIS CONCEPT OF 'WUV' CONFUSES AND INFURIATES US!
Word Up
#330613: Oct 1st 2020 at 11:02:15 PM

As far as we know, Biden has always taken the virus seriously and has always followed the guidelines. I see little reason to suspect he has it.

Sadly, you can be as cautious as you want, but if everybody around you isn't cautious, there's no guarantee you'll be okay. I worry about the outcome of this situation. People can cheer poetic justice if an anti-masker gets COVID, but there's always a risk of collateral damage, sadly. Not just for Biden but for anybody in that environment.

I do some cleanup and then I enjoy shows you probably think are cringe.
Resileafs I actually wanted to be Resileaf Since: Jan, 2019
I actually wanted to be Resileaf
#330614: Oct 1st 2020 at 11:03:00 PM

Yeah, if Biden got infected, there's a chance he'll infect his entire team he's interacted with since the debate, not to mention his family.

Edited by Resileafs on Oct 1st 2020 at 2:03:19 PM

NoName999 Since: May, 2011
#330615: Oct 1st 2020 at 11:05:03 PM

What I really want to say about Trump catching covid would get me banned. Surely the mods can turn a blind eye on this. lol

RedHunter543 Crimson Paladin Since: Jul, 2016 Relationship Status: Barbecuing
Crimson Paladin
#330616: Oct 1st 2020 at 11:07:41 PM

[up] Don't risk it.

All I can say is that I HOPE that Trump won't spread it but knowing him.

"The Black Rage makes us strong, because we must resist its temptations every day of our lives or be forever damned!"
Lightysnake Since: May, 2010
#330617: Oct 1st 2020 at 11:11:55 PM

I have nothing to add save that I hope Biden is ok

ImperiumAstarte Tired of this crap from Morioh Since: Feb, 2017
Tired of this crap
#330618: Oct 1st 2020 at 11:15:48 PM

[up][up]Seconded

For the Imperium!!!
Shaoken (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: Dating Catwoman
#330619: Oct 1st 2020 at 11:18:19 PM

I've read that after the White House learned about Hope's symptoms Trump flew to New Jersey, attended a fundraiser and held a speech. No idea who else in his administration was exposed to him in that time, but at the very least there's a real risk he's spread the virus to other people who probably have had contact with even more people.

CharlesPhipps Since: Jan, 2001
#330620: Oct 1st 2020 at 11:20:33 PM

Trump already killed Herman Cain.

Who notably was the same age, FYI.

He doesn't care who gets caught in his wake.

Author of The Rules of Supervillainy, Cthulhu Armageddon, and United States of Monsters.
devak They call me.... Prophet Since: Jul, 2019 Relationship Status: [TOP SECRET]
They call me.... Prophet
#330621: Oct 1st 2020 at 11:21:22 PM

Knowing trump's policies, including among much of his staff, we can expect many more positive tests in the coming hours and days. It has the potential for wildfire.

I don't think trump is faking it. He wouldn't fake a virus he keeps denying is a problem, and the US president getting it sends the message that ANYONE can get it. Like, it counters too many narratives on the right for it to be worth it.

He'll definitely downplay the severity because he downplays everything about the virus.

devak They call me.... Prophet Since: Jul, 2019 Relationship Status: [TOP SECRET]
They call me.... Prophet
#330622: Oct 1st 2020 at 11:25:01 PM

I forgot to add: there's no discipline in the administration. Trump sneezes, it gets leaked. He has COVID, there's no way in hell we wouldn't be seeing "Trump has symptoms/ he's getting tested" narratives pop up.

Resileafs I actually wanted to be Resileaf Since: Jan, 2019
I actually wanted to be Resileaf
#330623: Oct 1st 2020 at 11:26:46 PM

[up][up]Unless he dies, of course. Let's get real, he may have access to the best medical treatment anyone in the world can possibly have, but he's still an unealthy old man in an age bracket that the virus kills more often than not. His survival is not guaranteed.

Edited by Resileafs on Oct 1st 2020 at 2:27:04 PM

devak They call me.... Prophet Since: Jul, 2019 Relationship Status: [TOP SECRET]
They call me.... Prophet
#330625: Oct 1st 2020 at 11:30:28 PM

Herman Cain died of COVID and his twitter keeps ranting about it being no big deal. Trump will be on his deathbed saying "it's no big deal, it's a fake virus", and if he dies people will just claim "it's not covid that killed him, it was an assassination by the satanic vampire cabal"

EDIT:

  • checks twitter*

"Trump has covid -trending"

"Donald Trump - trending"

"Karma - trending"

Edited by devak on Oct 1st 2020 at 8:31:35 PM


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