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kentuck

(112,959 posts)
Fri Nov 1, 2024, 06:14 AM Nov 1

Why Trump threatened Liz Cheney?

He is angry.

Liz Cheney represents Republican women that are voting against him. He has seen the numbers.

He is a sick sociopath without a governor on his mouth.

He sees the writing on the wall and he sees that he is going to lose this election.

He has to take it out on someone.

Perhaps he thinks he can stop Republican women from voting for Kamala Harris if he threatens them?

Perhaps he thinks he can stop the bleeding and still win this election?

He is a very angry man.

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Why Trump threatened Liz Cheney? (Original Post) kentuck Nov 1 OP
Because he's a thug. RandySF Nov 1 #1
Agree debm55 Nov 1 #37
She has experience with drug cartels. onecaliberal Nov 1 #39
His campaign is all centered around outrageous rhetoric... FarPoint Nov 1 #2
tRump sees women against HIM as TRAITORS... ProudMNDemocrat Nov 1 #3
He sees everyone who doesn't kiss his ass as a traitor... Wounded Bear Nov 1 #19
Is the news even covering it? mucifer Nov 1 #4
Morning Joe covering it n/t archiemo Nov 1 #5
because hes threatened by strong women.... samnsara Nov 1 #6
But, but, but................... Lovie777 Nov 1 #7
Yes. I am betting that his internal polls are showing that this election is not going to be Raven Nov 1 #8
Well, I think the comments about Liz Cheney are all TFG... Trueblue Texan Nov 1 #15
Damn right! Joinfortmill Nov 1 #23
Aye 3auld6phart Nov 1 #36
You know that along with other things duncang Nov 1 #9
Bingo. IrishAfricanAmerican Nov 1 #20
Abuser Aaeia Nov 1 #10
Scary that he even has that image in his head MadameButterfly Nov 1 #21
Yes, and we all know at least one. Very disheartening. Joinfortmill Nov 1 #24
He is a "man-toddler" that also KarenS Nov 1 #11
I can imagine it... Harker Nov 1 #18
He knows the principled Republicans will be important for upholding the rule of law after the election muriel_volestrangler Nov 1 #12
One concern of mine is that we may have started building the "coalition" too late. kentuck Nov 1 #13
I'm convinced that a lot of the threat people are feeling... Trueblue Texan Nov 1 #16
A lot are all talk, no action. Joinfortmill Nov 1 #26
I think medical help should be withheld until sepsis sees in. surfered Nov 1 #14
Really????? calimary Nov 1 #40
Medical help for Trump. It should be the same rule for him. surfered Nov 2 #43
I think all of the above replies are correct. WestMichRad Nov 1 #17
He's a sociopath and getting worse. Joinfortmill Nov 1 #22
Trump hates women, especially those he can't bend like a Gumby doll. democrank Nov 1 #25
Demented45 is screwing around with Dick Cheney, who shot his own lawyer. NCjack Nov 1 #27
Dick needs to take Donnie hunting jcgoldie Nov 1 #30
he especially cant stand women challenging him jcgoldie Nov 1 #28
Liz probably turned Dump down for a "date". Clouds Passing Nov 1 #29
Trump is a stochastic terrorist! louslobbs Nov 1 #31
Will anybody question Darth Chaney when trump disappears? rockbluff botanist Nov 1 #32
Liz is Republican royalty; a member of an exclusive cadre where Trump would never be welcome or even allowed. jaxexpat Nov 1 #33
His snarling remark about women the other day NH Ethylene Nov 1 #34
Trump looks up to kims style of execution - he has said so.. getagrip_already Nov 1 #35
Historically aspiring dictators use Enoki33 Nov 1 #38
"He is a sick sociopath without a governor on his mouth." Montauk6 Nov 1 #41
When evil people go senile. Kid Berwyn Nov 1 #42

FarPoint

(13,716 posts)
2. His campaign is all centered around outrageous rhetoric...
Fri Nov 1, 2024, 06:19 AM
Nov 1

This style keeps everyone talking about what he said verses what a frightening failure and Russian asset he actually is ....a clear and present danger....


We thus give him a pass on accountability by focusing 24/7 on ridiculous outrageous claims...

ProudMNDemocrat

(19,207 posts)
3. tRump sees women against HIM as TRAITORS...
Fri Nov 1, 2024, 06:19 AM
Nov 1

Well in that case, there are going to be MILLIONS against him. He cannot threaten all of us!

That ad narrated by Julia Roberts has his diaper in a bunch!

Lovie777

(15,325 posts)
7. But, but, but...................
Fri Nov 1, 2024, 06:26 AM
Nov 1

President Biden stood up to bullies and corporate media condemned him for that because it hurt the feeling of the bullies.

But continued violence towards shithole's opposition is ok.

Raven

(14,141 posts)
8. Yes. I am betting that his internal polls are showing that this election is not going to be
Fri Nov 1, 2024, 06:27 AM
Nov 1

as close as predicted and it's going to be difficult to motivate his base. Liz C. is an easy target and she's a woman. Trump really wants her father and he wants to send a message to all women that this is what will happen to them if they don't toe the line.

One more thing: We shouldn't kid ourselves that this is all Trump and that he's a loose cannon. There are people behind him, pushing him, feeding him these ideas. He's a puppet.

Trueblue Texan

(3,058 posts)
15. Well, I think the comments about Liz Cheney are all TFG...
Fri Nov 1, 2024, 07:42 AM
Nov 1

I don't think his puppet masters would be stupid enough to make such a violent threat publicly right before the election. On the other hand, there is a lot of stoopid over there.

3auld6phart

(1,317 posts)
36. Aye
Fri Nov 1, 2024, 09:19 AM
Nov 1

You’re right there, a gutless ,cowardly MSM.. we have seen there are,ore than enough. Brainless, meth mouthed drooling idiots ready to commit violent acts, damn scary indeed.

duncang

(3,748 posts)
9. You know that along with other things
Fri Nov 1, 2024, 06:27 AM
Nov 1

Are stuff he fantasizes about. Also you know if he is willing to say that in public what he says in private is worse.

Aaeia

(97 posts)
10. Abuser
Fri Nov 1, 2024, 06:27 AM
Nov 1

If an abuser threatened a woman like this, in public - HE WOULD BE JAILED!!!!

WTF America??? HOW IS THIS EVEN DEBATABLE????

MadameButterfly

(2,050 posts)
21. Scary that he even has that image in his head
Fri Nov 1, 2024, 08:08 AM
Nov 1

Last edited Sat Nov 2, 2024, 05:51 AM - Edit history (1)

He is fantasizing about Firing Squads. And this isn't top news everywhere? There should be no voter, in whatever bubble, who goes to the polls not knowing this.

He is threatening murder all over the place and instead of puttting him in jail or mental health alert, half of America including SCOTUS is willing to give him the power to do it. Do they think he wouldn't do it? Are they ok if he does? If he changed his name to Hitler would they get it? Would they still go along?

KarenS

(4,704 posts)
11. He is a "man-toddler" that also
Fri Nov 1, 2024, 06:37 AM
Nov 1

is mentally ill with some dementia thrown in. He has gotten worse and I cannot imagine him as President again.

muriel_volestrangler

(102,701 posts)
12. He knows the principled Republicans will be important for upholding the rule of law after the election
Fri Nov 1, 2024, 06:52 AM
Nov 1

It's when they stand up and say "Kamala Harris won the Electoral College, and there was none of this claimed 'fraud'" that his attempts to steal it will become impossible - if it's a bipartisan defence of the law, then officials, police and national guard members, even if they're personally usually Republican voters, get the clear message of where America stands.

So threats that could incite MAGA loons to attack principled Republicans seem worth it to him.

kentuck

(112,959 posts)
13. One concern of mine is that we may have started building the "coalition" too late.
Fri Nov 1, 2024, 07:07 AM
Nov 1

The Cult of Trump is huge. It is not just Republicans - it is comprised of many people that have never voted before, including many self-defined Democrats, Libertarians, Independents, and other misfits of society.

In my opinion, we need as many Democrats and Republicans as possible to defeat this very strong enemy of our democracy.

Trueblue Texan

(3,058 posts)
16. I'm convinced that a lot of the threat people are feeling...
Fri Nov 1, 2024, 07:50 AM
Nov 1

...from TFG's supporters is a mirage. Most of those supporters are fat old men or pasty-faced gamers who can't be bothered to get up off the couch long enough to do more than grab another ham sandwich and a beer before returning to the comfort of their perch above anyone who doesn't worship their demonic lord and savior, TFG. They're too cowardly, and not stupid enough to fall for the same BS that TFG will protect and pardon them for breaking the law in his name. I just can't be threatened by such fools and I don't think any of us should be. We have our weapons too, right here in the comfort of our own homes where the law requires we are protected. And there are WAY more of us than them.

democrank

(11,250 posts)
25. Trump hates women, especially those he can't bend like a Gumby doll.
Fri Nov 1, 2024, 08:23 AM
Nov 1

He’s a disgusting, dangerous, abusive bully.

jcgoldie

(12,046 posts)
28. he especially cant stand women challenging him
Fri Nov 1, 2024, 08:41 AM
Nov 1

And he reacts like a petulant child when his ego is hurt.

louslobbs

(3,416 posts)
31. Trump is a stochastic terrorist!
Fri Nov 1, 2024, 08:50 AM
Nov 1

Stochastic terrorism:
is a form of political violence instigated by (trump’s) hostile public rhetoric that he directs at a group or an individual.

Unlike incitement to terrorism, stochastic terrorism is accomplished with indirect, vague or coded language, which grants the instigator (trump) plausible deniability for any associated violence.

A key element of stochastic terrorism is the use of media by (trump) for propagation, where the person carrying out the violence (a member of the maga cult) may not have direct connection to the user (trump) of the violent rhetoric.

 

jaxexpat

(7,794 posts)
33. Liz is Republican royalty; a member of an exclusive cadre where Trump would never be welcome or even allowed.
Fri Nov 1, 2024, 09:00 AM
Nov 1

More than a political opponent and critic, she currently performs as a doorkeeper barring the likes of Trump and Musk access to what they both long for over any honors. That being, unambiguous membership and uncontroversial acceptance to the most inner circle of America's oligarchical elite. The whole "Cheney support Harris because Trump bad" thing is telling, really. It reveals how unburdened with self-awareness the upper echelons and "old guard" of the Republican party actually are. They should welcome the likes of Trump and his "friends" as brothers. With their utter crudeness and total lack of foresight, they fit in nearly all respects.

NH Ethylene

(31,010 posts)
34. His snarling remark about women the other day
Fri Nov 1, 2024, 09:01 AM
Nov 1

Was clearly a reflection of this as well. I really hope that comment winds up in an ad, for all to see.

getagrip_already

(17,577 posts)
35. Trump looks up to kims style of execution - he has said so..
Fri Nov 1, 2024, 09:06 AM
Nov 1

In glowing terms. He calls it exsquisedly unspeakable.

Kim is known to position victims in front of large field artilery guns. Essentially vaporizing them.

Enoki33

(1,605 posts)
38. Historically aspiring dictators use
Fri Nov 1, 2024, 11:14 AM
Nov 1

summary executions as one of their many threats in their pursuit of absolute power over a people they seek to dominate.

Kid Berwyn

(18,433 posts)
42. When evil people go senile.
Fri Nov 1, 2024, 01:36 PM
Nov 1

They say what they thought they'd be able to hide for all that life they wasted.

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