# Fuck Trump and his followers **URL:** \ **Category:** The BBQ Pit\ **Tags:** trump\ **Created:** [November 6, 2024, 1:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fuck-trump-and-his-followers/1009749 "2024-11-06T01:27:45Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 18
**Author:** ![JRDelirious](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jrdelirious/32/9531_2.png) [@JRDelirious](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JRDelirious)\ **Post date:** [December 25, 2024, 4:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fuck-trump-and-his-followers/1009749/341 "2024-12-25T16:11:24Z")
> [@Odesio](#): > > I doubt the coal miners, farmers, or various other working class Americans who voted Trump have any expectation of becoming wealthy one day. I think most of them honestly want good paying jobs so they can provide their families with a decent living. Agreed. But telling them (a) sorry, truth is those jobs are not coming back and (b) sorry, truth is the way out for your children is to _learn to live in a different way than you do_, is not going to attract them. So you the clever shameless populist promise them that you’ll bring back those jobs (even if that’s a lie) **and** that they can sleep easy knowing that no matter if things improve or worsen moneywise, at least their boy will stay a boy, marry a girl, go to a church that worships Jesus and not have to move to the Big Bad City. > [@Lumpy](#): > > why the Democrats don’t do better with the rural poor, whom one might think would stand to gain from social welfare and economic redistribution. I wonder if there’s a “poor but proud” ethic at work here. I’m thinking of how traditionally every white Southerner considered themselves nobility, and even the poorest “white trash” regarded themselves as shabby genteel, their circumstances a mere accident, and maintained a touchy pride. The rural white poor AIUI were perfectly fine with benefitting from New Deal programs, though. (Though TBF very often these were cast as “work programs” or farm aid and such that provided some cover of not-really-accepting-aid.) But, sure, there is a component there of the curse of “honor cultures”. ---
**Author:** ![DesertDog](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/desertdog/32/11503_2.png) [@DesertDog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DesertDog)\ **Post date:** [December 25, 2024, 7:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fuck-trump-and-his-followers/1009749/342 "2024-12-25T19:59:22Z")
> [@Monty](#): > > The link goes to Snopes. I must say the veteran looks in remarkably good shape for a _WWII_ veteran. Hell, he puts most of us Viet Nam veterans to shame. ---
**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 25, 2024, 10:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fuck-trump-and-his-followers/1009749/343 "2024-12-25T22:55:53Z")
> [@eschereal](#): > > Fuck Time Magazine. The media is really the suck right now. Same for CNN, which is bowing and genuflecting as hard as they can: ETA: the preview is small; the CNN headline in question is “Trump considers US expansion --If he’s serious, a territorial expansion into Panama, Greenland and Canada would rival the Louisiana Purchase” Such breathless excitement about Trump’s bold move to rival the Louisiana Purchase!!!11!!!11!11!!!1 > **[Marc Elias (@marcelias.bsky.social)](https://bsky.app/profile/marcelias.bsky.social/post/3le2w42yrxk2s)** > > CNN is hopelessly broken. > > 1. This "expansion" would require military invasions of several allies in violation of international law. > 2. It would violate several treaties. > 3. The Louisiana Purchase was the sale of land by a colonial power (France).... ---
**Author:** ![Son\_of\_a\_Rich](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/son_of_a_rich/32/5439_2.png) [@Son\_of\_a\_Rich](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Son_of_a_Rich)\ **Post date:** [December 26, 2024, 12:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fuck-trump-and-his-followers/1009749/344 "2024-12-26T00:28:36Z")
Seal Team Six…assemble! ---
**Author:** ![Darren\_Garrison](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/darren_garrison/32/92_2.png) [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Post date:** [December 26, 2024, 1:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fuck-trump-and-his-followers/1009749/345 "2024-12-26T01:33:20Z")
He’s still ranting about the Canada-Greenland-Panama expansion plan. > **[‘Go to hell’: Trump melts down at Canada and Panama in ‘Merry Christmas’ post](https://www.rawstory.com/trump-social-media-posts/)** > > Donald Trump wished a “Merry Christmas to all” on Wednesday, but the merriment took a sharp turn as the president-elect quickly let loose on a wide range of Christmas Day grievances. “Merry Christmas to all, including to the wonderful soldiers of... ---
**Author:** ![Son\_of\_a\_Rich](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/son_of_a_rich/32/5439_2.png) [@Son\_of\_a\_Rich](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Son_of_a_Rich)\ **Post date:** [December 26, 2024, 1:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fuck-trump-and-his-followers/1009749/346 "2024-12-26T01:58:54Z")
Even if he’s just being a troll, that’s not good either! Cocksucker’s out of his mind. Which tends to kill the infected first, syphilis or dementia? ---
**Author:** ![eschereal](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/eschereal/32/18939_2.png) [@eschereal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/eschereal)\ **Post date:** [December 26, 2024, 2:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fuck-trump-and-his-followers/1009749/347 "2024-12-26T02:12:54Z")
> [@Son\_of\_a\_Rich](#): > > Cocksucker’s out of his mind. Which … … is a very short trip. ---
**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:** [December 26, 2024, 4:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fuck-trump-and-his-followers/1009749/348 "2024-12-26T04:04:08Z")
Couple threads this could’ve gone in. Especially the stupid motherfucker thread. Trump wants Gretzky to be the govenor of Canada. Or something. > **[Trump Trolls Canada With NHL Legend as ‘Governor’ Idea](https://ca.news.yahoo.com/trump-wants-nhl-legend-governor-211045446.html)** > > “You would win easily, you wouldn’t even have to campaign,” said the president-elect in a Truth Social post. ---
**Author:** ![WOOKINPANUBv.2](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wookinpanubv.2/32/3260_2.png) [@WOOKINPANUBv.2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WOOKINPANUBv.2)\ **Post date:** [December 26, 2024, 4:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fuck-trump-and-his-followers/1009749/349 "2024-12-26T04:06:26Z")
So, if I were to bring any of this up to your average trumper, would they use the “he’s just kidding, that’s just trump, har har” explanation, or would they actually think it’s not only feasible but a good idea? ---
**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 26, 2024, 4:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fuck-trump-and-his-followers/1009749/350 "2024-12-26T04:08:35Z")
Both, probably. Claim it’s “just a joke” until it happens, then claim it’s a “great idea” afterwards. ---
**Author:** ![Czarcasm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/czarcasm/32/4050_2.png) [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Post date:** [December 26, 2024, 4:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fuck-trump-and-his-followers/1009749/351 "2024-12-26T04:10:53Z")
…while taking pride in the fact that decent people are pissed off. ---
**Author:** ![Lumpy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lumpy/32/446_2.png) [@Lumpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lumpy)\ **Post date:** [December 26, 2024, 6:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fuck-trump-and-his-followers/1009749/352 "2024-12-26T18:30:00Z")
> [@WOOKINPANUBv.2](#): > > So, if I were to bring any of this up to your average Trumper would they use the “he’s just kidding, that’s just trump, har har” explanation, or would they actually think it’s not only feasible but a good idea? I think it falls under the category of thinking “Gee, wouldn’t it be nifty if…” that for most of us doesn’t make it past our censor against saying stupid things in our out-loud voice. ---
**Author:** ![Gyrate](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gyrate/32/3588_2.png) [@Gyrate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gyrate)\ **Post date:** [December 27, 2024, 12:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fuck-trump-and-his-followers/1009749/353 "2024-12-27T00:50:10Z")
Except that in Trump’s case, sometimes he literally makes these things happen. Or at least genuinely tries. ---
**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 27, 2024, 11:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fuck-trump-and-his-followers/1009749/354 "2024-12-27T11:03:48Z")
I really wish this headline was literal. Don’t threaten us with a good time! Russia warns United States on possible nuclear testing under Donald Trump ---
**Author:** ![enipla](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/54ee81/32.png) [@enipla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/enipla)\ **Post date:** [December 27, 2024, 12:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fuck-trump-and-his-followers/1009749/355 "2024-12-27T12:06:58Z")
> [@Love\_Rhombus](#): > > nuclear testing under Donald Trump Trumps gonna be ground zero? ---
**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 27, 2024, 12:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fuck-trump-and-his-followers/1009749/356 "2024-12-27T12:13:29Z")
> [@enipla](#): > > Trumps gonna be ground zero? We should be so lucky. [https://www.reuters.com/world/russia-warns-united-states-possible-nuclear-testing-under-trump-2024-12-27/](https://www.reuters.com/world/russia-warns-united-states-possible-nuclear-testing-under-trump-2024-12-27/) ---
**Author:** ![Horatius](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/horatius/32/3572_2.png) [@Horatius](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Horatius)\ **Post date:** [December 27, 2024, 12:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fuck-trump-and-his-followers/1009749/357 "2024-12-27T12:24:59Z")
> [@Love\_Rhombus](#): > > We should be so lucky. Look on the bright side: Iran has an opportunity for Epic levels of snark, by releasing statements about US nuclear testing that are literally just Trump’s own words with “Iran” crossed out and “United States” written in, in crayon. ---
**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:** [December 28, 2024, 4:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fuck-trump-and-his-followers/1009749/358 "2024-12-28T16:49:49Z")
Hopefuly they at least had the right form. ---
**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 28, 2024, 9:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fuck-trump-and-his-followers/1009749/359 "2024-12-28T21:24:20Z")
This isn’t the first (I’m guessing) or last time some smooth-brained MAGA idiot attacks a member of the press. I hope the reporter is ok. > **[Man accused of attacking TV reporter, saying 'This is Trump's America now'](https://apnews.com/article/tv-reporter-attack-trumps-america-40c4c3622bf85baef9cefbd50d50fcec)** > > Court documents show a Colorado man is facing possible bias-motivated charges for allegedly attacking a television news reporter after demanding to know whether he was a citizen, saying “This is Trump’s America now." ---
**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 28, 2024, 9:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fuck-trump-and-his-followers/1009749/360 "2024-12-28T21:36:39Z")
> [@Love\_Rhombus](#): > > This isn’t the first (I’m guessing) or last time some smooth-brained MAGA idiot attacks a member of the press. The attacker is almost certainly going to get an invitation to the White House—and possibly a Presidential Medal of Freedom, too. Trump knows how angry that would make decent people. So he won’t be able to resist. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fuck-trump-and-his-followers/1009749.md?page=17) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fuck-trump-and-his-followers/1009749.md?page=19)