# 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:** 482
**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:** [December 5, 2024, 2:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-perfectly-reasonable-amount-of-schadenfreude-about-things-happening-to-trump-his-enablers-part-2/984250/9622 "2024-12-05T14:41:53Z")
Those offhand remarks were six years ago, and he didn’t actually do anything of the sort. Yes, he will absolutely oppose sensible gun control laws, as he always has. ---
**Author:** ![F.U.Shakespeare](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/aca169/32.png) [@F.U.Shakespeare](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/F.U.Shakespeare)\ **Post date:** [December 5, 2024, 5:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-perfectly-reasonable-amount-of-schadenfreude-about-things-happening-to-trump-his-enablers-part-2/984250/9623 "2024-12-05T17:29:50Z")
I assume the first one is Trump (who AFAIK has _five_ kids by _three_ women). But who’s the Baptist minister? ---
**Author:** ![raventhief](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/raventhief/32/4_2.png) [@raventhief](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/raventhief)\ **Post date:** [December 5, 2024, 5:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-perfectly-reasonable-amount-of-schadenfreude-about-things-happening-to-trump-his-enablers-part-2/984250/9624 "2024-12-05T17:57:29Z")
I think it’s Herschel Walker and Raphael Warnock. I think Walker has 5 kids, not sure. But in searching that I found… [https://thehill.com/policy/defense/4970165-trump-herschel-walker-missile-shield/](https://thehill.com/policy/defense/4970165-trump-herschel-walker-missile-shield/) And now I’ll have nightmares. ---
**Author:** ![F.U.Shakespeare](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/aca169/32.png) [@F.U.Shakespeare](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/F.U.Shakespeare)\ **Post date:** [December 5, 2024, 6:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-perfectly-reasonable-amount-of-schadenfreude-about-things-happening-to-trump-his-enablers-part-2/984250/9625 "2024-12-05T18:02:09Z")
OK, thanks. Hershel Walker in charge of a missile shield. _Idiocracy_ looms closer. ---
**Author:** ![Johnny\_L.A](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnny_l.a/32/1084_2.png) [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Post date:** [December 5, 2024, 6:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-perfectly-reasonable-amount-of-schadenfreude-about-things-happening-to-trump-his-enablers-part-2/984250/9626 "2024-12-05T18:18:11Z")
> [@F.U.Shakespeare](#): > > Hershel Walker in charge of a missile shield. Sounds like he should have shielded his own missile. ---
**Author:** ![EddyTeddyFreddy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/eddyteddyfreddy/32/18796_2.png) [@EddyTeddyFreddy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EddyTeddyFreddy)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2024, 4:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-perfectly-reasonable-amount-of-schadenfreude-about-things-happening-to-trump-his-enablers-part-2/984250/9627 "2024-12-06T04:09:32Z")
> [@F.U.Shakespeare](#): > > Hershel Walker in charge of a missile shield. Hopefully his staff will keep him distracted with shiny objects. ---
**Author:** ![Atamasama](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/atamasama/32/12961_2.png) [@Atamasama](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atamasama)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2024, 6:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-perfectly-reasonable-amount-of-schadenfreude-about-things-happening-to-trump-his-enablers-part-2/984250/9628 "2024-12-06T06:32:10Z")
> [@F.U.Shakespeare](#): > > Hershel Walker in charge of a missile shield. The real question for Walker will be whether the missiles should be filled with holy water, to take out vampires, or silver dust to counter the nation’s werewolf enemies. Those strategy sessions will definitely be something for the history books. ---
**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:** [December 6, 2024, 7:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-perfectly-reasonable-amount-of-schadenfreude-about-things-happening-to-trump-his-enablers-part-2/984250/9629 "2024-12-06T07:58:31Z")
You think there will still be books? ---
**Author:** ![Atamasama](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/atamasama/32/12961_2.png) [@Atamasama](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atamasama)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2024, 8:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-perfectly-reasonable-amount-of-schadenfreude-about-things-happening-to-trump-his-enablers-part-2/984250/9630 "2024-12-06T08:18:37Z")
Coloring books! ---
**Author:** ![Der\_Trihs](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/der_trihs/32/233_2.png) [@Der\_Trihs](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Der_Trihs)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2024, 8:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-perfectly-reasonable-amount-of-schadenfreude-about-things-happening-to-trump-his-enablers-part-2/984250/9631 "2024-12-06T08:58:08Z")
Unfortunately by law all the crayons are white, which takes a lot of the fun out of it. ---
**Author:** ![Miller](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/miller/32/481_2.png) [@Miller](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Miller)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2024, 11:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-perfectly-reasonable-amount-of-schadenfreude-about-things-happening-to-trump-his-enablers-part-2/984250/9632 "2024-12-06T23:14:59Z")
A post was merged into an existing topic: [Misread Thread Titles](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/misread-thread-titles/530457/27) ---
**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:** [December 7, 2024, 12:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-perfectly-reasonable-amount-of-schadenfreude-about-things-happening-to-trump-his-enablers-part-2/984250/9633 "2024-12-07T12:22:17Z")
It’s been bugging me so I figured I’d ask: what is the difference between this thread and the Leopard one? Aren’t they both kinda on the same subject? ---
**Author:** ![Johnny\_L.A](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnny_l.a/32/1084_2.png) [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2024, 3:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-perfectly-reasonable-amount-of-schadenfreude-about-things-happening-to-trump-his-enablers-part-2/984250/9634 "2024-12-07T15:04:14Z")
This thread is, IMO, more about Trump enablers with power who use that power to gain more power and riches, and who get thrown under the bus when Trump is done with them. The Leopards thread is more about Trump _voters_ who are getting what they voted for. Yes, there is overlap. ---
**Author:** ![Sherrerd](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sherrerd/32/8_2.png) [@Sherrerd](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sherrerd)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2024, 9:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-perfectly-reasonable-amount-of-schadenfreude-about-things-happening-to-trump-his-enablers-part-2/984250/9635 "2024-12-07T21:51:51Z")
> [@Johnny\_L.A](#): > > This thread is, IMO, more about Trump enablers with power who use that power to gain more power and riches, and who get thrown under the bus when Trump is done with them. The Leopards thread is more about Trump _voters_ who are getting what they voted for. Spot-on for my thinking in making both threads. > [@Johnny\_L.A](#): > > Yes, there is overlap. Yeah, that’s inevitable. But there’s definitely more of an emphasis on ‘clueless and/or stupidly-vindictive\* voters’ in Leopard, and on ‘enablers who actually thought they’d get ahead in some way if they helped Trump’ in this one. Both are admittedly mean-spirited. But when people make such irresponsible (and usually self-serving) choices, it’s tough to feel sympathy for them. . . . . \*‘stupidly vindictive’ referencing those eager for Trump to hurt others, while foolishly believing he wouldn’t hurt them, too. ---
**Author:** ![Gatopescado](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gatopescado/32/5711_2.png) [@Gatopescado](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gatopescado)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2024, 10:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-perfectly-reasonable-amount-of-schadenfreude-about-things-happening-to-trump-his-enablers-part-2/984250/9636 "2024-12-07T22:43:52Z")
Sometimes the jokes write themselves, don’t they? ---
**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:** [December 10, 2024, 10:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-perfectly-reasonable-amount-of-schadenfreude-about-things-happening-to-trump-his-enablers-part-2/984250/9637 "2024-12-10T22:20:53Z")
Well, they made their choice, so when they get the unsurprising results we shouldn’t be amazed. I’m sure there won’t be any outrage or protests from the MAGAettes over this. > **[House Republicans Show Upsetting Trend in Picking Committee Chairs](https://newrepublic.com/post/189211/house-republicans-women-committees-chairs)** > > Take a wild guess about how many Republican women will be in leadership positions next Congress. ---
**Author:** ![Tatterdemalion](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/43a26b/32.png) [@Tatterdemalion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tatterdemalion)\ **Post date:** [December 11, 2024, 3:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-perfectly-reasonable-amount-of-schadenfreude-about-things-happening-to-trump-his-enablers-part-2/984250/9638 "2024-12-11T03:19:09Z")
I’m not sure if this is the right thread for this one of not. But really, if there was ever someone who was riding for a huge fall, it’s this guy. > **[Dogecoin evangelist once again a millionaire after Trump win - Marketplace](https://www.marketplace.org/2024/12/10/dogecoin-doge-crypto-cryptocurrency-trump-coin-price-regulation/)** > > Glauber Contessoto thinks the cryptocurrency's price will triple next year and is waiting to cash in. Does he have time to waste? He’s an undocumented immigrant who thinks Trump is going to be good for him.If there is anyone who deserves what is about to hppen to him, it’s this guy. ---
**Author:** ![wguy123](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wguy123/32/3161_2.png) [@wguy123](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wguy123)\ **Post date:** [December 11, 2024, 5:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-perfectly-reasonable-amount-of-schadenfreude-about-things-happening-to-trump-his-enablers-part-2/984250/9639 "2024-12-11T17:21:24Z")
> [@Love\_Rhombus](#): > > Well, they made their choice, so when they get the unsurprising results we shouldn’t be amazed. I’m sure there won’t be any outrage or protests from the MAGAettes over this. When you have a Christian nationalist as the speaker, do you expect to have any women in leadership? That goes entirely against what they believe. They don’t want women voting, don’t want women elected, and definitely don’t want them elevated to higher leadership roles. ---
**Author:** ![aurora\_maire](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/aurora_maire/32/328_2.png) [@aurora\_maire](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aurora_maire)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2024, 2:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-perfectly-reasonable-amount-of-schadenfreude-about-things-happening-to-trump-his-enablers-part-2/984250/9640 "2024-12-12T02:23:51Z")
Well, you see what happened the last time they let a woman have a position of power. She betrayed and ::gasp:: investigated them! ---
**Author:** ![wguy123](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wguy123/32/3161_2.png) [@wguy123](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wguy123)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2024, 2:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-perfectly-reasonable-amount-of-schadenfreude-about-things-happening-to-trump-his-enablers-part-2/984250/9641 "2024-12-12T02:56:05Z")
That’s what happens when the DemoNcrats are un charge. Nothing but a ton of picking and eating of evil apples! [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=481) [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=483)