09-20-2016, 05:42 PM
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I would like to believe that as well. It is a logical deduction and makes sense.
However, George W. Bush. Twice.
No sane person prior to 2000 thought this man, who exhibited all the intellectual qualities of a dry drunk -- could become President of the U.S. either.
Given that disaster, I am sad to say a Trump or even worse is entirely possible in the U.S. It sure as hell can happen here.
I would like to believe that as well. It is a logical deduction and makes sense.
However, George W. Bush. Twice.
No sane person prior to 2000 thought this man, who exhibited all the intellectual qualities of a dry drunk -- could become President of the U.S. either.
Given that disaster, I am sad to say a Trump or even worse is entirely possible in the U.S. It sure as hell can happen here.