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TomSlick

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9. My parents named me Thomas in a moment of prophetic insight.

Reply to drray23 (Original post)

Fri Feb 13, 2026, 06:25 PM

Yesterday

I remain skeptical.

Trump and his minions are incapable of shame. The GOP members of Congress have abdicated their responsibilities. Impeachment is a hollow threat.

The cavalry is not coming.

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I think the Epstein files are going to bring the whole regime down. [View all] drray23 Yesterday OP

Same here malaise Yesterday #1

From your lips to the ears of the gods. returnee 6 hrs ago #32

Hate to say this, but bluestarone Yesterday #2

That's my most fervent hope. The collapse is long overdue. Borogove Yesterday #3

I have no faith in meaningful (i.e. involuntary) consequences occurring. RockRaven Yesterday #4

"He" may be the last to fall, but his entire support system will take him down. And good riddance to all of them. usonian Yesterday #5

Completely agree. TickTock. Joinfortmill Yesterday #6

I'd love it, but my hopes are not high Auggie Yesterday #7

Not just the trump regime but the money and power that appointed him pResident JT45242 Yesterday #8

One Gazillionaire Might be Imprisoned But A Community? ForeGoneLegsBirne 22 hrs ago #22

My parents named me Thomas in a moment of prophetic insight. TomSlick Yesterday #9

It is not a run of the mill scandal they can ignore or shut down drray23 23 hrs ago #15

I hope you're correct. TomSlick 23 hrs ago #16

When Dems retake the reins of power, and they will - these things always end,.... paleotn 22 hrs ago #27

That is because WE are the cavalry. (n/t) OldBaldy1701E 22 hrs ago #28

I'm afraid to hope. hamsterjill Yesterday #10

I hope you're right cate94 Yesterday #11

You paint a rather compelling picture PatSeg Yesterday #12

I think it's A "ruling class" but it gives us insight to THE "ruling class". underpants Yesterday #13

Yeah, and who knows what European govts, individuals, and witnesses statements will be released that will tell us which Volaris 23 hrs ago #14

It should bring the entire system down. BlueTsunami2018 23 hrs ago #17

Please notice that ruenmier isn't going anywhere til summer. niyad 23 hrs ago #18

I do too. spanone 23 hrs ago #19

In a just world, they would all fall, but time will tell dlk 23 hrs ago #20

It is not the right-wing politicians that have no shame Lithos 22 hrs ago #21

I don't see it happening, except as an influence on.... reACTIONary 22 hrs ago #23

Happy Valentine's Day reActionary jfz9580m 12 hrs ago #31

Thank you jfz9580m!! I didn't realize .... reACTIONary 4 hrs ago #34

Nope. The only thing that can stop him is his heart Callie1979 22 hrs ago #24

I wish that were true angrychair 22 hrs ago #25

Get those fucking heads a' rolling Blue Owl 22 hrs ago #26

Fingers crossed! ABC123Easy 22 hrs ago #29

Indirectly, I Think You Are Correct DallasNE 21 hrs ago #30

At the least, they will be shamed in public for the rest of their miserable lives. Kid Berwyn 6 hrs ago #33