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Trump crushes his Republican rivals in the Iowa caucus!

(494 Posts)
Urmstongran Tue 16-Jan-24 09:36:36

People obviously remember what the US was like under Trump, before Biden destroyed it.

Germanshepherdsmum Tue 16-Jan-24 09:37:19

Are you a Trump supporter?

Oopsadaisy1 Tue 16-Jan-24 09:39:17

That’s worrying.

Urmstongran Tue 16-Jan-24 09:39:24

I am.

Germanshepherdsmum Tue 16-Jan-24 09:40:53

I have no words …

Oopsadaisy1 Tue 16-Jan-24 09:44:25

I worry for our safety if Trump becomes President again, I think it’s likely that he will cast Europe adrift and leave us to the Russians.

Sago Tue 16-Jan-24 09:54:10

Whatever you think, the people have voted!

Germanshepherdsmum Tue 16-Jan-24 09:54:17

I can’t imagine this man, who incited the riot at The Capitol, once again having access to the ability to start a nuclear war - in more dangerous times than when he was previously the POTUS. He’s a madman and I have no doubt will become a convicted criminal this year.

merlotgran Tue 16-Jan-24 09:58:24

Harry and Meghan might be relieved to know that Frogmore Cottage is still empty! 😂

Siope Tue 16-Jan-24 09:59:16

Urmstongran

I am.

Can you please explain why?

Oldbat1 Tue 16-Jan-24 10:05:28

How can anyone vote for this dreadful man i really despair! He should be in jail. Same as those in this country who “loved” Johnson.

Germanshepherdsmum Tue 16-Jan-24 10:08:51

I await Urms’s reply to Siope with interest.

Bella23 Tue 16-Jan-24 10:09:07

Those who voted for him think he is right for them and America. We are considering whether he is the right person for the Free World. Somehow I think not.
A President who incites violence is not stable to put it lightly, he could easily turn into a "Rocketman", himself.

Callistemon21 Tue 16-Jan-24 10:12:38

That's idealistic, that's wonderful, that's a beautiful thing.
It's nice.
We love winners. We love winners. Winners are winners.

Just what the world needs!

Llamas99 Tue 16-Jan-24 10:25:45

Urms, I agree with you.

nanna8 Tue 16-Jan-24 10:29:59

Biden needs to go. He is the only reason Trump is doing so well. If they want a puppet, get someone a bit more presentable.

Grantanow Tue 16-Jan-24 10:34:35

A nation of some 350 million people and they can't find better candidates than Trump and Biden!

merlotgran Tue 16-Jan-24 10:35:22

You would think a country as rich and powerful as th US could find a couple of candidates more suitable than Biden and Trump.

merlotgran Tue 16-Jan-24 10:36:01

Snap!

Callistemon21 Tue 16-Jan-24 10:39:00

Yes, I've said that before now too!

It's a poisoned chalice, no-one with any sense would want the job.

nanna8 Tue 16-Jan-24 10:42:46

Today, right now, I would vote for Trump over Biden along with many others.

Siope Tue 16-Jan-24 10:43:00

Biden needs to go. He is the only reason Trump is doing so well

This is simplistic and incorrect.

Grandmabatty Tue 16-Jan-24 10:44:09

The actual numbers of those who voted against trump were not much below those who did vote for him. So 'crushed' is perhaps not quite accurate

nanna8 Tue 16-Jan-24 10:45:01

Siope

^Biden needs to go. He is the only reason Trump is doing so well^

This is simplistic and incorrect.

No, it’s not.

MayBee70 Tue 16-Jan-24 10:47:31

I keep thinking of an imaginary Mrs Merton interview in which she asks someone ‘ so why would you vote for a misogynistic, racist, tax evading, riot inciting candidate such as Donald Trump’. The very people that he targets votes for him confused. Someone once told me that people in America depend on the church because they provide the help and social care that the state doesn’t.So I wondered if they supported him because they lose power when there is a more socially aware president? Because I can’t work out a reason why the church should encourage people to vote for him. It’s totally beyond my comprehension.