# A Perfectly Reasonable Amount of Schadenfreude about Things Happening to Trump & His Enablers (Part 2)

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**Created:** [May 19, 2023, 3:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-perfectly-reasonable-amount-of-schadenfreude-about-things-happening-to-trump-his-enablers-part-2/984250 "2023-05-19T03:20:08Z")\
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**Author:** ![Andy\_L](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/c67d28/32.png) [@Andy\_L](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Andy_L)\
**Post date:** [August 7, 2024, 10:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-perfectly-reasonable-amount-of-schadenfreude-about-things-happening-to-trump-his-enablers-part-2/984250/7422 "2024-08-07T22:07:57Z")

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Thanks. Should have noted that myself

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**Post date:** [August 7, 2024, 10:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-perfectly-reasonable-amount-of-schadenfreude-about-things-happening-to-trump-his-enablers-part-2/984250/7423 "2024-08-07T22:13:58Z")

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> [@Andy\_L](#):
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> TrumpCoinSolana loses 95% of original [value](https://coinmarketcap.com/currencies/trumpcoin-solana/)

To use the language of the Orange Loser himself, it’s the “perfect” graph that (sooner or later) typifies just about any Trump venture …

[![](https://i.imgur.com/iuOLVRl.jpeg) ](https://i.imgur.com/iuOLVRl.jpeg)

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**Author:** ![dougrb](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/76d3ee/32.png) [@dougrb](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dougrb)\
**Post date:** [August 7, 2024, 10:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-perfectly-reasonable-amount-of-schadenfreude-about-things-happening-to-trump-his-enablers-part-2/984250/7424 "2024-08-07T22:33:55Z")

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I called it.

> [@A Perfectly Reasonable Amount of Schadenfreude about Things Happening to Trump & His Enablers (Part 2)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-perfectly-reasonable-amount-of-schadenfreude-about-things-happening-to-trump-his-enablers-part-2/984250/7090):
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> I can already see it. TRUMPCOIN [https://apnews.com/article/donald-trump-bitcoin-cryptocurrency-stockpile-6f1314f5e99bbf47cc3ee6fc6178588d](https://apnews.com/article/donald-trump-bitcoin-cryptocurrency-stockpile-6f1314f5e99bbf47cc3ee6fc6178588d)

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**Post date:** [August 8, 2024, 12:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-perfectly-reasonable-amount-of-schadenfreude-about-things-happening-to-trump-his-enablers-part-2/984250/7425 "2024-08-08T00:28:37Z")

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> [@wolfpup](#):
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> To use the language of the Orange Loser himself, it’s the “perfect” graph that (sooner or later) typifies just about any Trump venture …

I do not know what this thing is (other than yet another Trump scheme to conjure money from nothing I assume) but am I reading this chart right? It starts off with a value of about one cent. And now, just a couple of months later, you’d need about 250 of these things to equal one cent? Has Trump actually managed to come up with something so worthless it makes picking pennies up off the ground a profitable venture by comparison?

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**Author:** ![dougrb](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/76d3ee/32.png) [@dougrb](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dougrb)\
**Post date:** [August 8, 2024, 12:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-perfectly-reasonable-amount-of-schadenfreude-about-things-happening-to-trump-his-enablers-part-2/984250/7426 "2024-08-08T00:45:59Z")

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> Controversial figure Martin Shkreli claimed involvement in creating TrumpCoin, sparking rumors of official connections to Donald Trump, which close Trump associates have publicly denied.

[https://crypto.news/trumpcoin-crashes-90-amid-market-chaos/](https://crypto.news/trumpcoin-crashes-90-amid-market-chaos/)

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**Post date:** [August 8, 2024, 9:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-perfectly-reasonable-amount-of-schadenfreude-about-things-happening-to-trump-his-enablers-part-2/984250/7427 "2024-08-08T09:01:34Z")

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Even Trumpers don’t want to be associated with Shkreli.

Also, from that article (bolding mine):

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> Elsewhere, a meme coin playing on the name of Donald Trump’s Democratic opponent in the upcoming U.S. presidential elections, **Kamala Horris**

Umm…

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**Post date:** [August 8, 2024, 11:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-perfectly-reasonable-amount-of-schadenfreude-about-things-happening-to-trump-his-enablers-part-2/984250/7428 "2024-08-08T23:50:39Z")

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Lyin’ Cryin’ Donald is whining to his campaign staff that it’s “unfair” he has to run against Harris. SAD!

> **['It's unfair': Trump reportedly lashing out at his own campaign staff in...](https://www.rawstory.com/news/trump-lashes-out-at-staff/)**
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> Vice President Kamala Harris' ascension to the top spot on the Democratic ticket has Donald Trump snarling about his own campaign staff in calls to close allies, according to a report from the Washington Post.As the Democrats' presidential nominee's...

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**Post date:** [August 9, 2024, 12:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-perfectly-reasonable-amount-of-schadenfreude-about-things-happening-to-trump-his-enablers-part-2/984250/7429 "2024-08-09T00:41:04Z")

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> [@Smapti](#):
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> Lyin’ Cryin’ Donald is whining to his campaign staff that it’s “unfair” he has to run against Harris. SAD!

I was going to post an article about his whining about this, but decided not to. Thanks for posting it.

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**Author:** ![dougrb](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/76d3ee/32.png) [@dougrb](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dougrb)\
**Post date:** [August 9, 2024, 12:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-perfectly-reasonable-amount-of-schadenfreude-about-things-happening-to-trump-his-enablers-part-2/984250/7430 "2024-08-09T00:56:18Z")

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> [@Smapti](#):
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> SAD!

I do have tears, from laughing.

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**Author:** ![romansperson](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/romansperson/32/17100_2.png) [@romansperson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/romansperson)\
**Post date:** [August 9, 2024, 3:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-perfectly-reasonable-amount-of-schadenfreude-about-things-happening-to-trump-his-enablers-part-2/984250/7431 "2024-08-09T03:15:17Z")

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The ABC national news noted last night that Agent Orange’s running mate has chosen to ‘shadow’ Harris and Walz as they do rallies across the swing states. Agent Orange isn’t accompanying him. Too lazy, I suspect, plus none of his hackneyed, tired insults seem to be sticking. Who knew that actual work might be involved if you really want to be president?!?

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**Author:** ![Monty](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/monty/32/47_2.png) [@Monty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Monty)\
**Post date:** [August 9, 2024, 4:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-perfectly-reasonable-amount-of-schadenfreude-about-things-happening-to-trump-his-enablers-part-2/984250/7432 "2024-08-09T04:08:12Z")

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Over in the NEW Stupid Republican Idea of the Day (Part 3) thread, [I posted a wee bit about that stupidity.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-3/986588/6875) But, of course, it was 18 hours ago, so his cover story’s changed somewhat.

> [@romansperson](#):
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> Who knew that actual work might be involved if you really want to be president?!?

Don’t you mean “If you really want to stay out of prison”?

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**Post date:** [August 9, 2024, 4:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-perfectly-reasonable-amount-of-schadenfreude-about-things-happening-to-trump-his-enablers-part-2/984250/7433 "2024-08-09T04:11:00Z")

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Unfortunately I have zero confidence that he’ll ever go to prison regardless of what happens with the election.

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**Author:** ![Odesio](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/odesio/32/20003_2.png) [@Odesio](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Odesio)\
**Post date:** [August 9, 2024, 8:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-perfectly-reasonable-amount-of-schadenfreude-about-things-happening-to-trump-his-enablers-part-2/984250/7434 "2024-08-09T20:29:15Z")

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Odesio is marked safe from his perilous helicopter ride with Willie Brown.

> **['Major concerns': Trump team reportedly fearful of mental decline after press...](https://www.rawstory.com/news/trump-mental-decline-2668936954/)**
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> Donald Trump's campaign team has "major concerns" about the Republican presidential nominee's mental decline after he was exposed to the media for an hour of fielding questions, according to a controversial former associate of Rudy Giuliani.
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> Lev...

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**Post date:** [August 10, 2024, 3:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-perfectly-reasonable-amount-of-schadenfreude-about-things-happening-to-trump-his-enablers-part-2/984250/7435 "2024-08-10T03:30:25Z")

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Cancel culture is hitting pretty hard.

> **[Joe Rogan Pulls a Rittenhouse, Backpedals on Praising RFK Jr. After MAGA Outrage](https://dailyboulder.com/joe-rogan-pulls-a-rittenhouse-backpedals-on-praising-rfk-jr-after-maga-outrage/)**
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> Joe Rogan has backtracked on his praise for Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr., drawing a comparison to Kyle Rittenhouse's recent political reversal. The shift comes amid backlash from Republican circles and strong reactions...

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**Post date:** [August 10, 2024, 3:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-perfectly-reasonable-amount-of-schadenfreude-about-things-happening-to-trump-his-enablers-part-2/984250/7436 "2024-08-10T03:31:16Z")

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Coward. At least stand for something.

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**Author:** ![Robot\_Arm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/robot_arm/32/18280_2.png) [@Robot\_Arm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Robot_Arm)\
**Post date:** [August 10, 2024, 3:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-perfectly-reasonable-amount-of-schadenfreude-about-things-happening-to-trump-his-enablers-part-2/984250/7437 "2024-08-10T03:51:07Z")

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He’s standing for craven cowardice and opportunism, that’s a kind of something.

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**Post date:** [August 10, 2024, 4:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-perfectly-reasonable-amount-of-schadenfreude-about-things-happening-to-trump-his-enablers-part-2/984250/7438 "2024-08-10T16:29:15Z")

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A HA HA HA HA HA —

> <https://x.com/allahliker/status/1822240856083947996>

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**Post date:** [August 10, 2024, 4:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-perfectly-reasonable-amount-of-schadenfreude-about-things-happening-to-trump-his-enablers-part-2/984250/7439 "2024-08-10T16:35:30Z")

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Oh please let that be true. I need the laugh.

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**Post date:** [August 10, 2024, 6:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-perfectly-reasonable-amount-of-schadenfreude-about-things-happening-to-trump-his-enablers-part-2/984250/7440 "2024-08-10T18:57:20Z")

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It’s in Maggie NYTimes latest article.

I bring more than clarity, however. I bring a heaping dish of schadenfreude: Trump’s campaign was hacked.

[https://www.politico.com/news/2024/08/10/trump-campaign-hack-00173503/](https://www.politico.com/news/2024/08/10/trump-campaign-hack-00173503/)

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**Post date:** [August 10, 2024, 7:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-perfectly-reasonable-amount-of-schadenfreude-about-things-happening-to-trump-his-enablers-part-2/984250/7441 "2024-08-10T19:08:51Z")

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“Iran, if you have those emails …”

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