We’re going to have a history-making election in eleven days. Here’s what I think will happen. Wait…two things. First, let me admit I’ve been wildly wrong before, especially in 2016 when I was absolutely confident Hillary Clinton would win big. Second, this post will be ever so much better if you read it using the voice of Maria Ouspenskaya. Okay, right, here’s what I think will happen:
- Harris wins, carried primarily by women who are mobilized by Dobbs. At least ONE of the seven swing states will be a landslide Harris victory. If she wins North Carolina early, that’s it–game over.
- Trump will obviously claim victory, will claim fraud, will challenge everything in court, and will lose almost every case–just like last time.
- There won’t be any serious Congressional fuckery during the Electoral ballot count.
- Jack Smith’s cases against Trump will pick up speed.
- Trump will visit a nation in the Middle East (probably the United Arab Emirates, possibly Saudi Arabia–neither of which have extradition treaties with the US) to negotiate a golf course or hotel…and will stay ‘temporarily’.
That’s it. Those are my predictions. While Donald Trump has–and will apparently always have–passionate supporters, I think most folks are just sick to fucking death of the guy. I think they’ve had enough of his bullshit and chaos. I think even folks who may not have voted for Harris will be relieved if/when Trump finally leaves the stage.
I may be wrong, of course. But I can hear the voice of Maleva talking to Larry Talbot, “as the rain enters the soil, the river enters the sea, so tears run to a predestined end.”
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My dear friend, I so hope that you’re correct!! — I’m having to take frequent deep breaths!! … 🧘
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Will reblog soon!! 👍🏽
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I do hope you’re right. My bigger concern is that Trump, knowing that this election is basically his only way to stay out of jail for the rest of his life if he wants to remain in the United States, will whip his followers into a violent frenzy after he loses. Don’t underestimate how dangerous somebody can be when they feel they have nothing left to lose.
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That’s certainly a legit concern. I suspect there will be isolated incidents of violence–perhaps even some targeted IEDs–but I don’t think we’ll see anything like the 1/6 insurrection.
Part of that is because MAGA supporters have seen several hundred 1/6 participants imprisoned and/or fined. I think that will have some deterrent effect. Especially when they know Trump hasn’t actually done anything to help those who WERE incarcerated for 1/6 activities.
Trump may WANT another 1/6 to happen, but I don’t think he has the clout to pull it off again.
Of course, I could be very very very wrong.
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“Isn’t it pretty to think so.”
― Ernest Hemingway, The Sun Also Rises
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“… this post will be ever so much better if you read it using the voice of Maria Ouspenskaya.”
No, it wasn’t.😞But I love the prediction.
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I certainly hope you are right!
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