# A Perfectly Reasonable Amount of Schadenfreude about Things Happening to Trump & His Enablers (Part 2) **URL:** \ **Category:** The BBQ Pit\ **Tags:** trump\ **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")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 386
**Author:** ![Love\_Rhombus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/love_rhombus/32/10694_2.png) [@Love\_Rhombus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Love_Rhombus)\ **Post date:** [August 18, 2024, 5:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-perfectly-reasonable-amount-of-schadenfreude-about-things-happening-to-trump-his-enablers-part-2/984250/7702 "2024-08-18T17:48:00Z")
> [@Odesio](#): > > They can’t tell him the truth because he can’t handle the truth. Cue _A Few Good Men_ clip. ---
**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 18, 2024, 6:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-perfectly-reasonable-amount-of-schadenfreude-about-things-happening-to-trump-his-enablers-part-2/984250/7703 "2024-08-18T18:40:30Z")
> [@SwissMan](#): > > As to DeSantis, he hired Sasse for the job. The guy who hired Sasse in a chummy, sweetheart deal is upset that Sasse hired his friends in chummy, sweetheart deals? Oh, the horror. ---
**Author:** ![Guest-starring\_Id](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/guest-starring_id/32/21736_2.png) [@Guest-starring\_Id](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Guest-starring_Id)\ **Post date:** [August 18, 2024, 8:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-perfectly-reasonable-amount-of-schadenfreude-about-things-happening-to-trump-his-enablers-part-2/984250/7704 "2024-08-18T20:54:01Z")
> [@Euphonious\_Polemic](#): > > I guess Trump does not want to insult his future country where he’s going to run away to. He somehow scrambled enough presence of mind together to not step on the toes of his likely future hosts. Had always pegged Saudi Arabia for the honour. Things could shake up a bit, though, if, say, Viktor Orban shows Don some nice places off Lake Balaton or something… ---
**Author:** ![Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/7cd45c/32.png) [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Post date:** [August 18, 2024, 8:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-perfectly-reasonable-amount-of-schadenfreude-about-things-happening-to-trump-his-enablers-part-2/984250/7705 "2024-08-18T20:59:23Z")
> [@dasmoocher](#): > > > [@Dag\_Otto](#): > > > > So he’s right, they ARE fake polls. > > Even a broken watch can find an acorn twice a day. Thank you! And a blind pig can make an omelette while getting the worm. ---
**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 18, 2024, 10:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-perfectly-reasonable-amount-of-schadenfreude-about-things-happening-to-trump-his-enablers-part-2/984250/7706 "2024-08-18T22:57:19Z")
> [@Euphonious\_Polemic](#): > > I guess Trump does not want to insult his future country where he’s going to run away to. But isn’t Venezuela one of those Mexican countries he despises? ---
**Author:** ![Roderick\_Femm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/roderick_femm/32/14875_2.png) [@Roderick\_Femm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roderick_Femm)\ **Post date:** [August 19, 2024, 3:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-perfectly-reasonable-amount-of-schadenfreude-about-things-happening-to-trump-his-enablers-part-2/984250/7707 "2024-08-19T03:15:12Z")
He only despises the downtrodden poor. He loves the rich elite who are doing the downtreading, and expects that he would join their ranks and maybe run for President down there, thereby being the first person in history to be President of two countries (probably not even true, but he doesn’t care about that either). ---
**Author:** ![Smapti](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/smapti/32/17938_2.png) [@Smapti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Smapti)\ **Post date:** [August 19, 2024, 3:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-perfectly-reasonable-amount-of-schadenfreude-about-things-happening-to-trump-his-enablers-part-2/984250/7708 "2024-08-19T03:55:04Z")
It would appear that The Villages has turned face. > **['This is huge': Trump-loving piece of Florida said to be 'taken over' by...](https://www.rawstory.com/the-villages-taken-over-by-kamala-harris-campaign/)** > > Vice President Kamala Harris' presidential campaign saw some positive movement in a traditionally pro-Donald Trump section of Florida, and onlookers were amazed. > > In July, Raw Story reported that the Villages, a Florida area known for being a... ---
**Author:** ![Sylvanz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/fbc32d/32.png) [@Sylvanz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sylvanz)\ **Post date:** [August 19, 2024, 4:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-perfectly-reasonable-amount-of-schadenfreude-about-things-happening-to-trump-his-enablers-part-2/984250/7709 "2024-08-19T04:14:17Z")
Later he made some comments implying that the artist made her look _much better_ than she really looks. He’s such a turd. ---
**Author:** ![Smapti](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/smapti/32/17938_2.png) [@Smapti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Smapti)\ **Post date:** [August 19, 2024, 9:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-perfectly-reasonable-amount-of-schadenfreude-about-things-happening-to-trump-his-enablers-part-2/984250/7710 "2024-08-19T09:18:21Z")
The Democrats are using a spotlight to shine “PROJECT 2025 HQ” onto the wall of Trump Chicago. > ---
**Author:** ![Folacin](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/folacin/32/3195_2.png) [@Folacin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Folacin)\ **Post date:** [August 19, 2024, 12:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-perfectly-reasonable-amount-of-schadenfreude-about-things-happening-to-trump-his-enablers-part-2/984250/7711 "2024-08-19T12:16:20Z")
> [@Sylvanz](#): > > I would not accept that at my register and I doubt my boss or my company would either. Of course, there are lots of stories of cashiers and their managers not accepting standard $2 bills. ---
**Author:** ![Frazzled](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/frazzled/32/3368_2.png) [@Frazzled](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frazzled)\ **Post date:** [August 19, 2024, 1:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-perfectly-reasonable-amount-of-schadenfreude-about-things-happening-to-trump-his-enablers-part-2/984250/7712 "2024-08-19T13:36:58Z")
I love it… This also makes me wonder how much longer we’ll have to continue enduring Trump branded buildings. His name is already poisonous to over 50% of Americans and probably many more Non Americans. I know some buildings have tried to rename but how long until they all do? I can’t imagine the name really helps business. ---
**Author:** ![Cardigan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cardigan/32/187_2.png) [@Cardigan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cardigan)\ **Post date:** [August 19, 2024, 1:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-perfectly-reasonable-amount-of-schadenfreude-about-things-happening-to-trump-his-enablers-part-2/984250/7713 "2024-08-19T13:51:49Z")
Wasn’t that the same rally where he indicated that he believed he was speaking in North Carolina? [Donald Trump ‘Confusing’ State He’s In At Rally Raises Questions - Newsweek](https://www.newsweek.com/donald-trump-confusing-state-hes-raises-questions-1940779) ---
**Author:** ![Mollie\_Magill](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mollie_magill/32/20882_2.png) [@Mollie\_Magill](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mollie_Magill)\ **Post date:** [August 19, 2024, 2:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-perfectly-reasonable-amount-of-schadenfreude-about-things-happening-to-trump-his-enablers-part-2/984250/7714 "2024-08-19T14:18:32Z")
> [@Smapti](#): > > It would appear that The Villages has turned face. > > ['This is huge': Trump-loving piece of Florida said to be 'taken over' by Harris campaign](https://www.rawstory.com/the-villages-taken-over-by-kamala-harris-campaign/) It’s amazing what can happen to the senior vote when one of your lackies’ proposal is to eliminate Social Security. ---
**Author:** ![OldOlds](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/a3d4f5/32.png) [@OldOlds](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OldOlds)\ **Post date:** [August 19, 2024, 2:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-perfectly-reasonable-amount-of-schadenfreude-about-things-happening-to-trump-his-enablers-part-2/984250/7715 "2024-08-19T14:23:15Z")
> [@Mollie\_Magill](#): > > It’s amazing what can happen to the senior vote when one of your lackies’ proposal is to eliminate Social Security. I know we’re in the Pit, but is there some detail about how seriously we should take that? That is, is there any realistic reason to believe a Trump presidency would endanger SS? Because if that’s NOT hyperbole, then it’ll be game, set, match if Harris can convince people of it. ---
**Author:** ![Pork\_Rind](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/pork_rind/32/111_2.png) [@Pork\_Rind](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pork_Rind)\ **Post date:** [August 19, 2024, 2:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-perfectly-reasonable-amount-of-schadenfreude-about-things-happening-to-trump-his-enablers-part-2/984250/7716 "2024-08-19T14:27:33Z")
> [@dasmoocher](#): > > Trump [preening]: _Magic Mirror on the wall, who is the bestest one of all?_ > Aides in Mirror: _Donald Trump is the bestest, popularest, and good-lookingest in all the land._ > > Talk about a snowflake living in a bubble with new clothes. Don’t worry, Steiner’s assault will bring it under control. ---
**Author:** ![JohnT](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnt/32/15048_2.png) [@JohnT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JohnT)\ **Post date:** [August 19, 2024, 3:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-perfectly-reasonable-amount-of-schadenfreude-about-things-happening-to-trump-his-enablers-part-2/984250/7717 "2024-08-19T15:05:32Z")
Quality reference, dear sir. ---
**Author:** ![Mollie\_Magill](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mollie_magill/32/20882_2.png) [@Mollie\_Magill](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mollie_Magill)\ **Post date:** [August 19, 2024, 3:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-perfectly-reasonable-amount-of-schadenfreude-about-things-happening-to-trump-his-enablers-part-2/984250/7718 "2024-08-19T15:20:22Z")
Project 2025 proposes eliminating Social Security and Medicare. ---
**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 19, 2024, 3:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-perfectly-reasonable-amount-of-schadenfreude-about-things-happening-to-trump-his-enablers-part-2/984250/7719 "2024-08-19T15:21:25Z")
And cuts to veterans’ programs. ---
**Author:** ![Cervaise](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cervaise/32/16693_2.png) [@Cervaise](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cervaise)\ **Post date:** [August 19, 2024, 3:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-perfectly-reasonable-amount-of-schadenfreude-about-things-happening-to-trump-his-enablers-part-2/984250/7720 "2024-08-19T15:22:31Z")
And dog parks, weirdly enough. Edit to add: I went to get a cite, and I discovered I misremembered slightly. The dog park thing isn’t in the Project 2025 plan per se, it’s in the **[companion book](https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/crazy-items-in-the-project-2025-leaders-book-that-trump-doesnt-want-you-to-read/ar-AA1oxyMG)** written by the 2025 architect. Still fucking weird. ---
**Author:** ![Ellecram](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ellecram/32/18948_2.png) [@Ellecram](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ellecram)\ **Post date:** [August 19, 2024, 3:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-perfectly-reasonable-amount-of-schadenfreude-about-things-happening-to-trump-his-enablers-part-2/984250/7721 "2024-08-19T15:23:34Z")
I don’t see how they can ever eliminate social security and medicare as it is tied to so much of the economy. Especially the medical systems. That would be disastrous. My agency is implementing a new health insurance protocol in the coming years. If you are 65 or over you have to join medicare as the county I work for will no longer be providing insurance. Everyone under 65 will have to purchase health insurance through the state’s market. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-perfectly-reasonable-amount-of-schadenfreude-about-things-happening-to-trump-his-enablers-part-2/984250.md?page=385) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-perfectly-reasonable-amount-of-schadenfreude-about-things-happening-to-trump-his-enablers-part-2/984250.md?page=387)