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Edited by Mrph1 on Nov 30th 2023 at 11:03:59 AM
Rawstory reports that the latest Reuters/Ipsos poll has him at 38% approval amongst adults.
That's barely one out of every three adults.
He's losing approval amongst Republicans and his approval rating is at a historical low for a prez in their first term.
edited 21st May '17 9:13:41 PM by BearyScary
Do not obey in advance.![]()
Need I remind you all that if those two-thirds live in Democratic strongholds or don't vote (either because they don't want to or because they're prevented from doing so), then this means nothing?
edited 21st May '17 9:18:37 PM by TrashJack
"Cynic, n. — A blackguard whose faulty vision sees things as they are, not as they ought to be." - The Devil's Dictionary![]()
I'll believe it when I see it. Until then, I'll assume that Trump's cult still adores their dear leader, and that they'll still control the states that matter to the electoral map.
And yes, I know full well what assuming makes you and me into. I just don't care about that anymore.
edited 21st May '17 9:24:28 PM by TrashJack
"Cynic, n. — A blackguard whose faulty vision sees things as they are, not as they ought to be." - The Devil's Dictionary
I mean, there's a difference between realism and pessimism.
That being said, I'm not too comfortable assuming things will stay the same until next year, but at the same time, unless Trump stops being Trump, I don't see him doing much better than he is now, which means the scandals will probably keep coming.
Thoughts?
Do not obey in advance.Unlikely though it may be, I wonder what would happen if Trump is removed from power, either through impeachment or the 25th Amendement Section 4. I'm kind of worried that some of the more diehard Trump fans would see it as a coup by The Establishment(tm) and try to start shit.
"I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work." -Thomas Edison
That's one of the reasons the Democratic Party isn't focusing too hard on impeachment efforts, aside from the fact that it's not gonna happen under a GOP controlled Congress. They know full well that impeachment is a drastic measure and should only be done if it's truly, fully warranted and has a decent chance of actually succeeding.

I don't know why i find the idea of Trump using words like "seduces" and "beguiles" funny.
i'm tired, my friend