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Post by Bridget in MD on Mar 21, 2023 12:39:31 GMT
Supposedly DT issued a statement that he will be arrested today. I saw on TikTok last night that NYC was putting up some barriers in anticipation of protests/violence today, and CNN is reporting that DC and NYC are preparing for protests if he is arrrested today.
I have a pit in my stomach thinking about how people stormed the Capitol on Jan 6, and how it feels so little was done. I truly thought the US would rise up and demand justice for this war on democracy, and I feel like sadly, this could totally happen again.
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Post by MDscrapaholic on Mar 21, 2023 12:42:12 GMT
I hope not.
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Post by tmarschall on Mar 21, 2023 12:59:46 GMT
I hope not. Honestly, since he's predicted today us the day, I'd let him stew in it a couple days. I have read Trump world has not been coordinating efforts for big protests, despite his calling for it. When/if it happens, it's going to be a circus no matter what. NY is ready for it though.
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Post by The Great Carpezio on Mar 21, 2023 13:14:07 GMT
Maybe, but I don't think there will be a Capitol-style/level event. He does still have a loud and dedicated base, but it is shrinking and doesn't have the power it once did. There were a lot of people who were along for the rollicking ride of Trump and the fun of "owning the libs" but he's not so fun anymore.
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Post by hopechest on Mar 21, 2023 13:28:41 GMT
As much as I'd like to see him held accountable, I'm afraid this "arrest" will only allow hime to become even more popular.
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Post by crazy4scraps on Mar 21, 2023 13:35:47 GMT
I hope not, but if there is it provides an opportunity to round up the rest of his degenerate followers so they can all hang together in jail. I hope this time around there are grownups in charge who will actually pay attention to any potential threats that circulate online or underground.
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Post by pantsonfire on Mar 21, 2023 14:01:51 GMT
No. I really do think his followers have realized they will go to prison if they start shit again. Ibalso think a lot of his followers woke up and realized he isn't it and left his base.
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Post by oh yvonne on Mar 21, 2023 14:24:46 GMT
I don't think so either. Just this last week a number of Jan 6er Proud Boys got their sentences. He told them at the Jan 6 rally he'd be right there with them, and then didn't do a thing to help with their defense after. He literally abandoned them and many have spoken out that they are bitter and angry about it.
Pretty sure they'll be some squawking on TS and Twitter but that'll be about it. When rubber hits the road they won't be there for him again.
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Post by jovifan on Mar 21, 2023 14:28:43 GMT
Im not going to lie, I did stock up on some basic house stuff. I think it just stems from anxiousness post COVID- people freaking out and Walmart being cleaned out. I will likely be like this for a while. Hoping nothing happens.
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Post by pinklady on Mar 21, 2023 14:36:21 GMT
Yes, I think there will be some violence. Not the January 6th level but some. The morons who worship the man that doesn't give two shits about them are just that stupid.
My wish is he strokes out on the way to the court house.
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Post by Merge on Mar 21, 2023 14:42:01 GMT
This is encouraging.
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Post by oh yvonne on Mar 21, 2023 14:46:51 GMT
Yes, I think there will be some violence. Not the January 6th level but some. The morons who worship the man that doesn't give two shits about them are just that stupid. My wish is he strokes out on the way to the court house. Not me. I want him to live long enough to be completely dismantled and humiliated, THEN he can stoke out. Not a day before, because his followers will forever make him some sort of Godlike hero with statues and everything. He needs to be taken down first.
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Post by garcia5050 on Mar 21, 2023 14:47:50 GMT
People are nuts. Some will listen to him, and those are likely the most nuts. I think there will be some level of violence, but nothing like Jan 6. Definitely a much smaller number.
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Post by peasapie on Mar 21, 2023 14:59:32 GMT
Not in NYC. As a former resident I will tell you they have what they call swarm drills for this stuff all the time. They would nip it in the bud very quickly so I don’t think anyone would try anything there. Now maybe in a few other states things might be different, but not in NYC.
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Post by Lurkingpea on Mar 21, 2023 15:03:05 GMT
I doubt it. I don’t think he is going to be arrested though.
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Post by oh yvonne on Mar 21, 2023 15:19:54 GMT
I doubt it. I don’t think he is going to be arrested though. He's being indicted fore sure, and I'm thinking it will be tomorrow, not today. He'll be fingerprinted and mug shotted. <rubs hands together> put THAT image on a flag, MAGA. My Ass Getting Arrested.
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Post by katlady on Mar 21, 2023 15:26:01 GMT
I don’t think there will be violence, or if there is, it will be minor. News is saying that his supporters are very quiet and disorganized on social media about today. They think it is a trap to arrest them if they show up. There is not even a set time for his arrest to happen.
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Post by Lurkingpea on Mar 21, 2023 15:37:15 GMT
I doubt it. I don’t think he is going to be arrested though. He's being indicted fore sure, and I'm thinking it will be tomorrow, not today. He'll be fingerprinted and mug shotted. <rubs hands together> put THAT image on a flag, MAGA. My Ass Getting Arrested. Really? It seems too good to be true. If he is I think there will be some protests. I don’t expect violence like Jan 6th levels.
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Post by pantsonfire on Mar 21, 2023 15:45:12 GMT
I think his supporters are starting to get worried too because the proud boys are being attacked when they show up for Drag Story Hour and other events. People are starting to fight back and I am here for it. They are also being ran away by others too. Again, people are tired of their crap and are putting them in their place as it should be.
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Post by Scrapper100 on Mar 21, 2023 16:12:06 GMT
Yes, I think there will be some violence. Not the January 6th level but some. The morons who worship the man that doesn't give two shits about them are just that stupid. My wish is he strokes out on the way to the court house. Not me. I want him to live long enough to be completely dismantled and humiliated, THEN he can stoke out. Not a day before, because his followers will forever make him some sort of Godlike hero with statues and everything. He needs to be taken down first. Agreed. I don’t want him to be a martyr. He deserves to sit in jail. This just isn’t the thing that I thought would take him down. I don’t think many care he paid off a former lover even if the way he did it is illegal.
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Post by busy on Mar 21, 2023 16:19:06 GMT
I don't think there will be a large coordinated event when/if he is arrested, but I do expect that there will be individuals and small groups who will be violent. He basically asked for that and he's got enough dangerous, armed, loose cannons in his cult of personality that I'm sure his request will be granted.
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Post by epeanymous on Mar 21, 2023 17:09:25 GMT
Doubt it. It's hard and expensive to get into downtown NYC . Anyhow, I know he's trying to make a yuge deal out of this to fundraise off of it and martyr himself, but, honestly, I think even his hardcore supporters don't have much appetite for being arrested for him at this point.
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Post by allison1954 on Mar 21, 2023 17:34:42 GMT
Truly, what if they would arrest him?
He is still entitled to SS protection, how is that handled?
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Post by onelasttime on Mar 21, 2023 17:35:49 GMT
Well there is protesting going on in NY right now in front of trump tower. But I don’t think it was the kind of protesting he was looking for. 😀
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Post by denda on Mar 21, 2023 17:47:58 GMT
I pray there will not be.
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Post by papersilly on Mar 21, 2023 18:25:31 GMT
if there is, it will be small. the prosecution of many J6 people might prove as a deterrent to those who are casually considering it. the hard core people will come out but those with jobs and reputations they care about might think twice.
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Post by papersilly on Mar 21, 2023 18:30:33 GMT
As much as I'd like to see him held accountable, I'm afraid this "arrest" will only allow hime to become even more popular. he will love the press coverage of him turning himself in. that translates to $$$$ donations for his defense fund. it makes him a martyr for his cause and the cultists will eat it up. money will pour in, media will cover it and his followers have a reason to show their love for him by protesting.
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Post by Bridget in MD on Mar 21, 2023 19:19:59 GMT
Truly, what if they would arrest him? He is still entitled to SS protection, how is that handled? supposedly an alleged hush money payment to an adult film star before the 2016 election
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Post by allison1954 on Mar 21, 2023 19:21:26 GMT
My question was about Secret Service protection if he was arrested.
How would that be handled?
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Post by Bridget in MD on Mar 21, 2023 19:25:51 GMT
Oh sorry I thought you were asking why he'd be arrested! I have no idea how SS works!
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