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  The stochastic terrorism "campaign".
context: "One of the things you should do in terms of success: If somebody hits you, you’ve got to hit ’em back five times harder than they ever thought possible. You’ve got to get even. Get even. And the reason, the reason you do, is so important…The reason you do, you have to do it, because if they do that to you, you have to leave a telltale sign that they just can’t take advantage of you. It’s not so much for the person, which does make you feel good, to be honest with you, I’ve done it many times. But other people watch and you know they say, “Well, let’s leave Trump alone,” or “Let’s leave this one,” or “Doris, let’s leave her alone. They fight too hard.”  I say it, and it’s so important. You have to, you have to hit back. You have to hit back." - Donald Trump in 2012
  October 19, 2016 Donald Trump Is Completely Obsessed With Revenge >
  
  Doris? >
  
  Look, having nuclear — my uncle was a great professor and scientist and engineer, Dr. John Trump at MIT; good genes, very good genes, OK, very smart, the Wharton School of Finance, very good, very smart — you know, if you’re a conservative Republican, if I were a liberal, if, like, OK, if I ran as a liberal Democrat, they would say I'm one of the smartest people anywhere in the world — it’s true! — but when you're a conservative Republican they try — oh, do they do a number — that’s why I always start off: Went to Wharton, was a good student, went there, went there, did this, built a fortune — you know I have to give my like credentials all the time, because we’re a little disadvantaged — but you look at the nuclear deal, the thing that really bothers me — it would have been so easy, and it’s not as important as these lives are — nuclear is so powerful; my uncle explained that to me many, many years ago, the power and that was 35 years ago; he would explain the power of what's going to happen and he was right, who would have thought? — but when you look at what's going on with the four prisoners — now it used to be three, now it’s four — but when it was three and even now, I would have said it's all in the messenger; fellas, and it is fellas because, you know, they don't, they haven’t figured that the women are smarter right now than the men, so, you know, it’s gonna take them about another 150 years — but the Persians are great negotiators, the Iranians are great negotiators, so, and they, they just killed, they just killed us, this is horrible. >
  
  It's even more terrifying when you read it. >
  
  Woodward's "The Trump Tapes" audiobook is really good. Very stable genius. >
  
  I just listened to Maggie Haberman's book, Katie Tur's before that. I think I need a break before Woodward hits me again but thanks, it's on my list now >
  
  And so the 'Revenge Tour' begins! >
  
  Entitlement tour. >
  
  Well, i mean he kicked it off at Diamond’s funeral, so >
  
  I'm wondering how his campaign strategy just feels about this. Grudge Campaigning for the sole purpose of playing the victim. >
  
  I believe you just answered your own question. Nihilism at it's greatest. >
  
  Targeting prosecutors you say?  Is he going to come to Fulton County to target DA Fani Willis (who is likely to be the first to indict him)?  Because that would be fucking funny.
  The city of Atlanta was effectively shut down with people partying in the streets when Georgia was called for Biden. >
  
  They are expecting crowds in the 10's of supporters. >
  
  There's dozens of us! Dozens! >
  
  Dozen. Ftfy >
  
  Go for it. >
  
  Let them fight
  If we're real lucky, DeSantis gets the nom and an outraged Donald runs third-party, splitting the ticket and basically ensuring a Democratic victory in a repeat of the 1912 election. >
  
  
  outraged Donald runs third-party
  
  This is possibly one of the dumbest things he could do it in that situation, and that's why I'm 100% convinced that's exactly what he'd do. >
  
  Why would it be dumb for him to do that?   Sure it would be awful for the GOP, but do you really think he gives a crap about the party?  If he runs third party, I guarantee he figures out a way to make money off of it, and that's his main goal. >
  
  Oh, I'm well aware he doesn't give a shit about the party. I am kind of stupid myself so maybe I'm wrong, but the way I see it staying in the GOP's good graces for a presidential pardon is still the most beneficial route for him personally.
  Drop out early -> endorse DeSantis (just assuming he's still the most viable for this hypothetical) -> DeSantis is able to win thanks to the full support of the MAGA crowd -> DeSantis pardons Trump and everybody (in the GOP that is) wins
  Going third-party would be more of a nuclear "if I'm going down, I'm taking you with me" thing than anything actually beneficial. He might get some money out of it, but there might be a higher cost too. With every bridge burned I bet he'd suddenly look like a much easier target for prosecutors. The GOP will throw him under the bus, leaving him without anyone willing to try to protect or pardon him. >
  
  
  By 2-1, GOP and GOP-leaning voters now say they want Trump's policies but a different standard-bearer to carry them
  
  The most important takeaway, in my opinion.  Someone like DeSantis is more electable in terms of demeanor, but he's a conventional benefits-gutting Republican.  The base wants a more populist platform, but all they have to work with is Trump and his orbiters.  2024 is looking rough for them. >
  
  That governor has run amok. >
  
  Political prediction: Trump keeps this up he’ll be cited as a reason for the Republican’s loss in 2024. >
  
  Hate to break it to you but SCOTUS is looking into considering a case that could flip how elections at the state level work. There's 2 years till election day and that's a lot of days for the SCOTUS to fuck that up and flip the table. >
  
  I wonder when his kids are going to get together and finally put him into a home. I'm sure there's plenty of lovely retirement communities in Florida where Trump can live out his final days without being a danger to himself and the community. >
  
  
  I wonder when his kids are going to get together and finally put him into a home.
  
  Probably never. If he had stroke tomorrow and was no longer to walk or speak, they'd still wheel him out at rallies and events and say: "Look what they did to him! Donate now to make sure they don't do this to you or your loved ones!" >
  
  Just grifting. He will not go away until the money stops.  As long as he can get a buck from the rubelicans, he’ll be there with his tiny hands out. >
  
  Last time someone lost the general election, and went on to later win the presidency was in 1969. Nixon lost in 1960 to Democratic nominee JFK… went on to win in 1969 against VP challenger Hubert Humphrey. >
  
  It was the worst of times >
  
  Doing the Democrat’s work for them. >
  
  Stochastic terrorism tour. >
  
  Lol.... They really did create a monster. >
  
  Excellent. >
  
  Got to stir the violence to best effect >
  
  Does anyone really believe the lies anymore? >
  
  Sadly yes.  How do I know… I live in rural Pennsylvania. >
  
  “Hello my Republican critics and zealots, pay no attention to my past ideologies and actions as a world leader. I’m now rehabilitated, and so are you for your own your own transgressions. I believe we all touched the hot stove, and are very unlikely to touch it again” >
  
  ...for now >
  
  Do we just want to declare the Democrats the winners of 2024 now or do we need to actually wait >
  
  "the most campaign money" - and no intention of spending it on his actual campaign.