seattle prattle wrote:
SDSU Aztec wrote:
Going from being POTUS, to the leader of the Patriot Party (what could possibly be more ridiculous?), would be like playing Single A ball after being a MLB all-star.
My bet is that Trump is to remain the king of the asymetrical response.
Meaning he doesn't have the majority behind him, but makes the greatest impact he can with tiny, targeted actions. His base can muster that, but when we look at the mass moves of this country in recent history, it was not him and his followers. Even the capitol insurrection, his crowning achievement and groundswell, was quickly thwarted by the powers representing the masses.
He will preach to his base, at least those who haven't abandoned the man who they feel abandoned them, and will make largely symbolic declarations and initiatives going forward.
If he is to be contained and if the public wants to hurt him in a way which matters to him, of course the impeachment with conviction would be significant, but just as significant would be if businesses boycott his brand and if the courts go after him with substaintial financial penalties, back taxes, etc.
Can you name an entertainer or athlete,that remained popular after retiring from what made them famous? When Dennis Rodman was a freak playing in the NBA, he was getting big bucks from endorsements, but when he became just a freak, his popularity dissapeared. After Magic Johnson retired, his talk show flopped and now he's just a guy you see in the stands at Dodger games.
Trump's popularity was powered by him being a candidate and then POTUS. Now that he is neither, he is toast. He doesn't have the skills to compete against guys like Carlson, Hannity and Limbaugh.