Is Trump’s Campaign and Reelection a
Fool’s Errand?
American Thinker,
by
Brian C. Joondeph MD
Original Article
Posted By: Imright,
5/8/2023 5:35:39 AM
Two weeks ago, President Joe Biden announced that he is running for reelection in 2024, promising to “finish the job”. What exactly does he want to finish, other than American exceptionalism as we know it?
America is rapidly imploding on many fronts – financial and economic, cultural, safety, and our place in the world. Does finishing the job mean erasing every achievement of former President Donald Trump? Or is he completing former President Barack Obama’s 2008 campaign promise, "We are five days away from fundamentally transforming the United States of America"?
Reply 1 - Posted by:
andyboy 5/8/2023 6:03:59 AM (No. 1465153)
Joondeph is not anti-Trump, but realizes that because the Dems can't beat Trump in a fair election, they must (in addition to ballot fraud) resort to lawsuits to knock him out of the box.
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Reply 2 - Posted by:
Jesuslover54 5/8/2023 6:18:56 AM (No. 1465157)
I am terrified and making plans to leave the country, but for where?
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Dominion agrees.
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Reply 4 - Posted by:
JackBurton 5/8/2023 7:07:38 AM (No. 1465173)
I'm so afraid that this is right.
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Reply 5 - Posted by:
GustoGrabber 5/8/2023 7:28:19 AM (No. 1465186)
This country cannot turn the rudder back with a uniparty appointee at the helm. No one else stood and challenged Obama and Hillary, and the mainstream media, and China. A few have risen with focus group positions from Washington based, swamp driven, status quo crony capitalism.
This is high noon. Trump is not a guy but a movement, as was Reagan. Anyone else with the capability of defending the republic better than Trump, news the time. And here’s a hint, if they are relying on Karl Rove, they aren’t the solution.
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What Joondeph says will happen to President Trump is true. However, they will do the same things to any Republican running. We must fight back.
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Reply 7 - Posted by:
Strike3 5/8/2023 7:40:59 AM (No. 1465195)
No, it's a certainty. America will not survive with a green vegetable in charge so we need to do whatever it takes to elect proper leadership. We will start by restoring the Constitution and Bill of Rights.
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Reply 8 - Posted by:
J F Ackerman 5/8/2023 7:53:40 AM (No. 1465207)
Trump will never be allowed to be President again. The world order will move heaven and earth- again- to prevent it. And not one of the Always Trumpers on this once great site have any concrete plan or idea on how to "fight back" or alter the inevitable defeat of Trump and the USA. You control nothing. You are old and angry. Time for much younger Americans to fight for their future. No more old people.
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Reply 9 - Posted by:
minuteman 5/8/2023 8:11:13 AM (No. 1465227)
Don’t forget that they killed millions of people through the use of germ warfare last time. There is no human power that will prevent the one world government from being established and there is no place to go. Trust in Jesus and “repent for the Kingdom of God is at hand”.
That said, I will continue to work through political processes to prevent the evil that is coming and is here.
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Reply 10 - Posted by:
Pammie 5/8/2023 8:22:45 AM (No. 1465241)
Reply #8: Your comment is pessimistic at the least. Do not be a complete F@@@tard! GEEZE!
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Reply 11 - Posted by:
spacer 5/8/2023 8:24:27 AM (No. 1465243)
#8 sorry kid I ain't giving up. I'm a fighter and so is President Donald John Trump. MAGA
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Reply 12 - Posted by:
commonsence 5/8/2023 8:50:31 AM (No. 1465260)
This is a more subtle anti-Trumper. If Trump runs it's a fools errand? Pray tell me who the alternative will be. Bet if you ask the author it would be some Rhino. We are not hopeless or helpless. Michelle Obama will run on keeping Biden's policy's, sell that to the red states. Maybe we should do what the writer and some on this board want to do, lay in our beds an the fetal position, and sake and cry. Pardon me if I don't join in.
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Reply 13 - Posted by:
ADNova 5/8/2023 9:12:48 AM (No. 1465272)
Trump is like Haggis. The 20% who like haggis really like it and don’t want anything else. The other 80 really can’t understand the appeal.
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Reply 14 - Posted by:
Dodge Boy 5/8/2023 9:18:32 AM (No. 1465277)
Don't play into the left's hands by giving up. Weak mindedness never wins. Exactly what the left wants and is good at.
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Reply 15 - Posted by:
Cindiana 5/8/2023 9:27:24 AM (No. 1465285)
Is there a sudden increase in the Neville Chamberlains here? Count me in with the "Never Give Up" people.
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Reply 16 - Posted by:
janjan 5/8/2023 9:29:43 AM (No. 1465287)
Brace yourselves for months of this. These editorialists opinions run from ‘Trump will win a landslide’ to ‘Trump is going to prison’. Time will tell and there is a lot of time on the political planet until the election. Stand your ground and steer your own course.
And #8 let young people put their labor where their mouths are. Get up off your butts and volunteer to help.
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Reply 17 - Posted by:
marbles 5/8/2023 9:34:44 AM (No. 1465290)
Never ever give up , give in or back down,.....not one inch.
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Reply 18 - Posted by:
RubiconDan 5/8/2023 10:05:18 AM (No. 1465309)
I agree 100% with the author. He asks a question, "Have any of the problems from the 2020 election been fixed?". Unless I am mistaken the answer is a loud and angry NO. Maybe in a few red states, like Florida, but that is not the problem. The problem lies in the blue and purple states, MI, WI, PA, GA, AZ, etc, where mail in ballots, etc. carried the day. I said everywhere after Jan. 2021, "After they (globalists/ruling elite/oligarchy/insert name) have now stolen a national election by hook and crook and installed a perverted and demented sock puppet, why would they ever give up this power?" We can not vote our way out of this mess. In these 5 states and in other other blue states: Have unverified mail in ballots been fixed? Has voter ID been implemented? Is Dominion free to create votes overnight again? Has ballot box stuffing been fixed? Have courts looked at the overwhelming evidence of election theft or dismissed plaintiffs suits outright ? Is Kari Lake Governor of AZ? Has the power of the Deep State grown since 2020? Has the blatant corruption of the leadership of the FBI, DOJ, IRS, etc,.been rooted out or are the same people still in charge? Also, is our military leadership still woke and implementing DEI across the board within the Officer corps and enlisted? Are corporations standing up to the woke mob? I will stop here, but not for lack of questions most of which have no good answer. Everything has changed since 2020 for the worse. I will never stop hoping and voting for the best but I am also preparing myself mentally for the worst? Will it be, pResidient Harris or pResidient Michelle/Michael, or still our true President Donald J. Trump?
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Reply 19 - Posted by:
Californian 5/8/2023 10:07:02 AM (No. 1465311)
Hi 8, welcome from vox or msnbc or whatever Marxist site you're visiting us from.
There's no point in debating or correcting you.
So I'll just say this:
Trump'24
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Reply 20 - Posted by:
fysammy 5/8/2023 10:17:24 AM (No. 1465315)
#8's response is logical and w/o emotions. Unless the RNC and other GOP election "operatives" address voting and ballot corruption, NO Republican can win in 2024. The Machines are easily manipulated and illegal ballot harvesting is ignored by Rona, et al.
When Wrestling with a Hog you're going to get dirty!
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Reply 21 - Posted by:
Golden Goose 5/8/2023 10:45:57 AM (No. 1465341)
Trump has a Royal Flush up his sleeve. Don’t lose hope. Trust the man. He has earned it.
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Reply 22 - Posted by:
Kate318 5/8/2023 10:50:45 AM (No. 1465348)
So many new posters, so many anti-Trumpers. Almost like it’s a coordinated campaign. And, #14, I don’t know where you get your stats on Trump supporters. I don’t know a single Trump voter that has gone off him, including the mythical “suburban moms.” I am one of those women, as are most women I know. Trump won the 2020 election by a massive margin. Those same people will vote for him again. His candidacy is a fool’s errand only in the way any Republican candidate’s would be for POTUS, at this time in our history.
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Reply 23 - Posted by:
49 Ford 5/8/2023 11:05:30 AM (No. 1465362)
# 19, poster # 8 has been an L-Dotter for years.
And why don't you see a point in debating him? Have you some special strategy for electoral success to which some of us are not privy?
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Reply 24 - Posted by:
chumley 5/8/2023 11:09:25 AM (No. 1465366)
I noticed the same thing, #22.
I like Fords. They do exactly what I need them to do, and none have ever left me stuck. So just because a whole lot of Chevy guys flood the place telling me how crummy Fords are, I should like mine less? No sale. I dont succumb to peer pressure. I make my own choices and do what I want, no matter what someone I dont even know says the crowd is doing, or what can or cant be done.
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Reply 25 - Posted by:
stablemoney 5/8/2023 11:46:20 AM (No. 1465389)
It is not about Trump. It is about us, MAGA, and we are not going anywhere else. I am voting for Trump. I do not care if he is in jail, or on the ballot. I will write his name in. Have a nice day!
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Reply 26 - Posted by:
Starboard_side 5/8/2023 11:47:23 AM (No. 1465390)
I think most people didn't realize, or understand, what Obama meant with that statement, which he repeated at his celebration in Chicago.
Part of that is to grow the size and scope of government, particularly through the use of regulations to manage and control the economic prospects for everyone.
Just remember, not one government worker was furloughed or lost their job during the pandemic.
I do think President Trump feels he was not provided a peaceful transition of power, as he, and his administration, were essentially under some sort of investigation even before taking the Oath of Office. They were scrutinized for normal transition events.
I think he'd like to clear his name, and show people they were fooled, which is why he battles back with tough talk, and is used against him by Democrats looking to paint him as they have.
He needs to be more contrite and concise with his comments with the hope of making him look like a victim instead of a bully who doesn't care about people, particularly immigrant and women.
The video of him mistaking his ex-wife for the lady suing him under the new NY law extending the statute of limitations, likely for one person, Trump, was not a good look, and really undercut his "she's not my type".
I'll bet if he worked with the establishment to simply clarify the record regarding Russiagate, and the other stories that weren't true, to not run for POTUS, he could take that deal.
He did a lot of great things, despite the non-stop attacks, but I don't know if it's worth putting the country through it all, again. Because you KNOW they will be attacking again.
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Reply 27 - Posted by:
Miceal 5/8/2023 12:15:05 PM (No. 1465421)
His THIRD term will be awesome...
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Reply 28 - Posted by:
DVC 5/8/2023 2:57:24 PM (No. 1465567)
I am voting for Trump.
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Reply 29 - Posted by:
LC Chihuahua 5/8/2023 3:36:30 PM (No. 1465609)
Trump is still likely the best choice, but don't kid yourself, Trump and all other top candidates have problems.
Trump has shown he can create sound policies, but he has to show he is effective at handling the people out to destroy our country. They beat Trump before, and unless he changes tactics, they will beat him again. Not sure what those changes should be, but doing the same thing over and over will yield the same results over and over. I expect him to change his tactics. If he doesn't why would I vote for him.
DeSantis smells like a RINO. Most Republicans smell like RINOs. Time will tell. Will he pivot on the national stage or will he continue to sound like the governor Floridians love.
Biden is mentally unfit and unqualified to be President. Personally, he is criminally corrupt. His policies are criminally corrupt. He should not be there. Anyone that votes for him should justify their vote. They can't.
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Reply 30 - Posted by:
snapper451 5/8/2023 4:29:41 PM (No. 1465660)
We need to have DeSantis ready. It is becoming increasingly clear that Trump will be indicted in GA and in DC. In fact, there were reports today that Special Prosecutor Smith is trying to have Trump placed in the DC gulag as soon as he is indicted, J6 style. The DOJ/DNC has a plan to keep Trump in court throughout 2024 so Biden can disappear to the basement, but Trump can’t do rallies. In addition, like with the NYC civil case for rape, there is no way Trump can get a fair trial in the DC circuit where 99% voted for Biden. He will have a bad time in GA as well. That is why we need DeSantis ready to step in. We can not nominate Trump under the circumstances the Dems are creating. Let’s turn Ron DeSantis and Christine Pushaw loose on this corrupt administration.
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Reply 31 - Posted by:
GustoGrabber 5/8/2023 4:32:55 PM (No. 1465662)
Plan B cannot CANNOT be another member of the Bushie wing of the republican party. Less Rove, Less Wall Street, Less Paul Ryan all of whom are working to get DeSantis elected.
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Reply 32 - Posted by:
DanvilleBill 5/8/2023 5:11:58 PM (No. 1465678)
Complaining about the state of everything in a comments section may feel therapeutic but it will not help our side win elections.
If you want to help beat the dems in the next go-around in '24, you should do three things:
Volunteer
Donate
Vote
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Reply 33 - Posted by:
pmcclure 5/8/2023 9:15:27 PM (No. 1465826)
There is no way that the elections in 2024 will be honest.
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Reply 34 - Posted by:
YorkieMom 5/9/2023 12:17:11 AM (No. 1465903)
Don’t forget NV, #18. The Democrats are in charge of everything except our new governor is a Republican. He already seems to be waffling. The Democrats are keeping no voter ID, ballot harvesting, and all mail in ballots. Democrats know exactly what states will beat Trump or any Republican candidate. Michelle is more scary than Kamala because more people think she’s smart and likable, unlike Kamala.
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Reply 35 - Posted by:
NYbob 5/9/2023 2:15:44 AM (No. 1465933)
I am guessing there will be riots, atrocities committed by maniacs and illegal scum, outright terror attacks, and more of it than ever. Forget the insane trans, woke, policies that are new 'laws,' it will be the unemployed and the fact that the money doesn't buy enough for normal life. You can not blow up the dollar and not have that ripple thru food costs. Look around, it is just starting. The parasites will go nuts if they can't get the free things they think are a right. If you think this is not going to be the end game very soon. All I can say is the next lockdown pandemic will make it happen. The rats need it for the massive mail in dump of votes in the key swing states. All the clever theories are going to be smashed by things going out of control.
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Reply 36 - Posted by:
49 Ford 5/9/2023 6:44:16 AM (No. 1465993)
"...We cannot nominate Trump under the circumstances the Dems are creating..." - Poster # 30
Perhaps the most trenchant remark made on this lengthy thread.
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Reply 37 - Posted by:
Samsquanch 5/9/2023 10:08:58 AM (No. 1466114)
If Big Mike runs, the brain-dead 300 pound, green hairs will get her elected.
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Reply 38 - Posted by:
Zigrid 5/9/2023 10:32:21 AM (No. 1466141)
Crooked biden isn't in charge...WE all know obama is illegally calling the shots to break America...he has an axe to grind because he was abandoned by his parents and raised by trolls that didn't give a damn about their mulatto grandson...he's bitter and he's gonna take America down to his level.....bitter and self loathing man....
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Reply 39 - Posted by:
NotaBene 5/9/2023 11:43:09 AM (No. 1466209)
#38 is right. I am sticking with President Trump. Peace and Prosperity.
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Reply 40 - Posted by:
HisHandmaiden 5/9/2023 1:40:00 PM (No. 1466296)
THE answer to the headline question is a resounding NO!
First of all, remember God is still Sovereign, and, no coincidence, 350 million people heard the Gospel last week, thanks to King Charles!
President Trump already has his attorneys in the states where it mattered last time. He is no idiot.
Yes, we are fighting Soros corruption, but this is still America, ‘land of the free, home of the brave.’
Turn off those TVs, open your Bible to the center and pray a Psalm. Then memorize Psalm 23, if you haven’t already. Get involved in your local Bible Church, start a prayer team there and in your neighborhood, and do as much as possible where your children or grandchildren go to school to get to know their teachers and other parents to work together, and even become poll volunteers/watchers. Many local schools’ gyms become polling places. [And yes, you may become inconvenienced, last election I was living in SC, and had to drive two hours each way for volunteer training. Stay an advocate for Truth.]
America has become a bad joke thanks to evil here, but “Be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.” ~ God
Pray for Righteousness to Prevail, even now!
I sincerely believe God is allowing all this evil in America to prevail, showing the world how evil operates, to bring more people to Himself, God Almighty!
“I am the way, the Truth and the Life.” ~ John 14:6
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Reply 41 - Posted by:
HisHandmaiden 5/9/2023 1:52:25 PM (No. 1466307)
Prayer proof…
https://www.worldtribune.com/desperate-prayers-by-trumps-aunts-in-sanctuary-cottage-said-to-spark-hebrides-revival-in-scotland/
MAGA
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Reply 42 - Posted by:
danu 5/9/2023 1:52:29 PM (No. 1466308)
Clownworld AZ crybaby Gates has proclaimed that his evil election thievery has made him ill, with PTSD. This is serious folks.
When he and Schlox news called AZ for Team Evil at lunchtime in 2020, his fans sent him an orange jumpsuit as a reward.
He blubbed and whinged then as well. ...perhaps we're witnessing a trending pattern of tears, nervous breakdowns, conspiracies w/ Kar tells,
and, yes, even more orange jumpsuits?
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Reply 43 - Posted by:
HRJUNIOR 5/9/2023 8:52:13 PM (No. 1466525)
I am voting with GOD who has a perfect win record. GOD has voted for Donald John Trump. Any questions?
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