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highplainsdem

(51,278 posts)
Sat Jul 27, 2024, 06:34 AM Jul 27

Trump Tells Christians They Won't Have to Vote in Future: 'We'll Have It Fixed'

Source: Rolling Stone

Donald Trump, the former president who double downed on his ambitions of being a dictator, told a crowd gathered in West Palm Beach on Friday that if elected for a second term, they “won’t have to vote anymore.”

At the Florida summit, hosted by conservative group Turning Point Action, Trump promised that if he wins in November, he would “once again appoint rock-solid conservative judges who will protect religious liberty.”

After repeating his usual unfounded claims about mail-in voting, Trump launched into an appeal directed at Christian voters. “Christians, get out and vote!” yelled Trump. “Just this time. You won’t have to do it anymore. Four more years. You know what? It’ll be fixed! It’ll be fine! You won’t have to vote anymore, my beautiful Christians. I love you, Christians!” He added, “You gotta get out and vote. In four years, you don’t have to vote again. We’ll have it fixed so good, you’re not gonna have to vote.”

In December 2023, during a town hall in Davenport, Iowa, when asked by Fox News’ Sean Hannity if he would “abuse power as retribution against anybody,” Trump replied: “Except for day one. I want to close the border, and I want to drill, drill, drill.”

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Read more: https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-news/trump-if-reelected-wont-have-to-vote-fixed-1235069397/




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Trump Tells Christians They Won't Have to Vote in Future: 'We'll Have It Fixed' (Original Post) highplainsdem Jul 27 OP
This is all over reddit and twitter. But, it's not headlines in the msm. they are continuing to mucifer Jul 27 #1
I know. It's infuriating. highplainsdem Jul 27 #2
+1 dalton99a Jul 27 #34
Newsweek gave this some coverage: highplainsdem Jul 27 #3
Newsweek has disappointed me many times the past couple of years EYESORE 9001 Jul 27 #18
They've often disappointed me, too - years ago I subscribed to them, probably every year for highplainsdem Jul 27 #55
Define Christians gab13by13 Jul 27 #4
Seriously Delarage Jul 27 #8
This one too. hamsterjill Jul 28 #62
I like to call them churchers, Blue Full Moon Jul 27 #25
Pedo Trump also clearly stated "I'm Not Christian" Farmer-Rick Jul 27 #32
white christian nationalist talibangelicals. niyad Jul 27 #37
This story will grow, never fear TommyT139 Jul 27 #5
They brought it up on local ABC 7 channel Farmer-Rick Jul 27 #30
"We'll have it fixed so good..." Trump's dearest dream. enough Jul 27 #6
Did trump say I'm not Christian? ItsjustMe Jul 27 #7
He was slurring. I think he said "I'm a Christian" and I saw tweets from lots of people disagreeing on highplainsdem Jul 27 #9
Emphasis on the slurring! displacedvermoter Jul 27 #33
I thought I heard LilElf70 Jul 27 #12
Yep. Context is everything. EYESORE 9001 Jul 27 #19
Yes he does say "I'm not Christian" Farmer-Rick Jul 27 #35
They're so caught up in their hate of brown people and need to impose their bullshit religion on the rest of us..... paleotn Jul 27 #40
Will make a great Harris campaign ad Blue Dotty Jul 27 #10
I can't wait til LilElf70 Jul 27 #11
Correct. Spend fifty million on this and we have won. Doodley Jul 27 #39
OMG he makes me sick TommieMommy Jul 27 #13
You're Christian's I'm Christian. Of course they all know it's a big fucking lie. bullimiami Jul 27 #14
I'm a Pepper. twodogsbarking Jul 27 #16
They are talking about it on Morning Joe now nt doc03 Jul 27 #15
I just read this. Probably while you were making this post. EYESORE 9001 Jul 27 #17
What new hell has this character (Trump) dreamed up now?? Peacetrain Jul 27 #20
He is doing what his controllers tell him and he loves the power. TNNurse Jul 27 #45
True that Peacetrain Jul 27 #54
I have no doubt that the Harris campaign is all over this EYESORE 9001 Jul 27 #21
He said it--they're going to fix it so nobody gets to vote again. How are they going to spin that statement? Timeflyer Jul 27 #22
Whadda ya expect from Don-old ouija Jul 27 #23
'he would "once again appoint rock-solid conservative judges who will protect religious liberty." ' progree Jul 27 #24
His main strategy this election is going to be 'Christians' against the 'Other' 70sEraVet Jul 27 #26
But he just said in that same speech Farmer-Rick Jul 27 #38
I really don't know what that was. 70sEraVet Jul 27 #43
It was him saying I'm not Christian Farmer-Rick Jul 27 #56
I think it was a freudian slip UniqueUserName Jul 27 #49
No, it's very clear what he's saying Farmer-Rick Jul 27 #57
Saw this on FB this morning. TNNurse Jul 27 #27
"How are they going to spin that statement?" J_William_Ryan Jul 27 #28
If this doesn't scare the shit out of every American, something is wrong FakeNoose Jul 27 #29
He said this at a rally a few weeks ago too. NH Ethylene Jul 27 #31
+1. dalton99a Jul 27 #36
Trump's ego and his boastfulness means he has an urge to reveal his intentions. His dementia means he does it. Doodley Jul 27 #41
Final nail/straw moment here? Brainfodder Jul 27 #42
Be sure to cut your balls off, the space ship will be here soon. And drink your kool-aid. twodogsbarking Jul 27 #44
Velshi just played that clip. jls4561 Jul 27 #46
Reuters progree Jul 27 #47
Thew irony of the Turd Who Cried Voting Fraud promising to fix or cancel all future elections is too rich. Martin68 Jul 27 #48
"You won't have to vote anymore" Bayard Jul 27 #50
There's no doubt what the con's intentions are onetexan Jul 27 #51
What more could this monster do to PROVE to his cult that he IS a devils deciple? bluestarone Jul 27 #52
And furthermore, leopards will eat your faces Zambero Jul 27 #53
When they tell you who they are Mysterian Jul 27 #58
I think he also said, 'I'm not Christian...' Freudian slip...lol Hikerchick57 Jul 27 #59
The Harris campaign's statement on Trump's promise to end democracy as we know it. LetMyPeopleVote Jul 27 #60
Religious liberty? Dem4life1234 Jul 27 #61

mucifer

(24,468 posts)
1. This is all over reddit and twitter. But, it's not headlines in the msm. they are continuing to
Sat Jul 27, 2024, 06:48 AM
Jul 27

do everything they can to make trump look Presidential

If President Biden said something like this, he would be TOAST. It would be played on an endless loop on every station.

highplainsdem

(51,278 posts)
3. Newsweek gave this some coverage:
Sat Jul 27, 2024, 06:58 AM
Jul 27
https://www.newsweek.com/donald-trump-warns-vote-rigging-asks-christians-vote-just-this-time-1931018

Former President Donald Trump urged the crowd at Turning Point Action Believers' Summit to show up to the polls in November because the Democrats "want to cheat" in elections, promising an administration that will "fix" issues so Christians will only have to vote "just this time."

-snip-

"I don't care how, but you have to get out and vote and again," he added. "Christians, get out and vote just this time. You won't have to do it anymore. Four more years, you know what? It will be fixed. It will be fine. You won't have to vote anymore, my beautiful Christians."

-snip-

Newsweek has reached out to Trump's press team for further comment on his statements.

Snippets of Trump's statements quickly circulated on social media, and some critics accused the former president of saying that he plans to cancel future presidential elections if reelected to the White House. Ron Filipkowski, an attorney and frequent critic of Trump, reposted a video from the Turning Point event to his X, formerly Twitter, account, writing, "Just remember, we told you who he was and what he intends to do."

-snip-

EYESORE 9001

(27,130 posts)
18. Newsweek has disappointed me many times the past couple of years
Sat Jul 27, 2024, 08:40 AM
Jul 27

but in this instance, I’ll allow it. (been wanting to say that for a long time )

I saw the Newsweek article, while searching news, but since it’s on my pay-no-mind list, I went on and subsequently forgot all about it. It’s a crack in the wall, however, and I expect it can’t be ignored.

highplainsdem

(51,278 posts)
55. They've often disappointed me, too - years ago I subscribed to them, probably every year for
Sat Jul 27, 2024, 12:27 PM
Jul 27

decades - but in this case I give them credit for doing this story before networks and papers that should have had major stories on it last night.

Farmer-Rick

(10,888 posts)
32. Pedo Trump also clearly stated "I'm Not Christian"
Sat Jul 27, 2024, 09:30 AM
Jul 27

You think the crowd of Christians noticed?

He hold his right hand up to his chest and repeats it.

But Christians are still flocking to him. I wonder if he's an atheist?

TommyT139

(333 posts)
5. This story will grow, never fear
Sat Jul 27, 2024, 07:08 AM
Jul 27

I looked for this to hit the late night Friday news, but I'm guessing that the big news was the Olympics opening, which makes sense given how busy the week has been. (Not even a week, really!)

I trust that we will see this clip contextualized fully by Monday, if not before. I bet Lawrence has something to say about it! And I'm sure the Harris campaign is On The Job.

Farmer-Rick

(10,888 posts)
30. They brought it up on local ABC 7 channel
Sat Jul 27, 2024, 09:23 AM
Jul 27

The commentator was summing up Trump's speech and brought it up.

Trump tells Christian group ‘you won’t have to vote anymore’ if he wins 2nd term

YouTube · ABC7

Trump does say "I'm not Christian." While holding his right hand up to his chest. He clearly means it. He's Not Christian.

If course not. The devil isn't a Christian.

But it's probably a symptom of his dementia. He can't keep track of all his lies so, he tells the truth sometimes. Not being Christian and not allowing people to vote again were 2 things he wasn't supposed to say.

You think the Christians at the rally noticed?

ItsjustMe

(11,449 posts)
7. Did trump say I'm not Christian?
Sat Jul 27, 2024, 07:22 AM
Jul 27

Did I hear him correctly, or am I losing my hearing?

You won't have to vote anymore my beautiful Christians, I love you Christians, I'm not Christian.

highplainsdem

(51,278 posts)
9. He was slurring. I think he said "I'm a Christian" and I saw tweets from lots of people disagreeing on
Sat Jul 27, 2024, 07:27 AM
Jul 27

this. But he's always claimed to be a Christian.

That isn't the part to focus on, though. It's what he said about voting.

LilElf70

(185 posts)
12. I thought I heard
Sat Jul 27, 2024, 07:41 AM
Jul 27

"I am not a Christian" too. However, the data below was taken from Mediaite's interpretation:

“And again, Christians, get out and vote!” he said to a cheering audience. “Just this time. You won’t have to do it anymore. Four more years. You know what? It’ll be fixed! It’ll be fine! You won’t have to vote anymore, my beautiful Christians. I love you, Christians! I’m a Christian. I love you. Get out. You gotta get out and vote. In four years, you don’t have to vote again.”

EYESORE 9001

(27,130 posts)
19. Yep. Context is everything.
Sat Jul 27, 2024, 08:50 AM
Jul 27

That’s a red herring not worth serious consideration. Occam’s Razor cuts quite cleanly through it. There’s the slurring, which is a valid point, but he would never say such a thing to that group while trying so desperately to pull his biscuits out of the fire.

Farmer-Rick

(10,888 posts)
35. Yes he does say "I'm not Christian"
Sat Jul 27, 2024, 09:34 AM
Jul 27

Look at ABC 7 on YouTube. He holds his right hand up to his chest and tells that room full of Christians "I'm not Christian "

paleotn

(18,684 posts)
40. They're so caught up in their hate of brown people and need to impose their bullshit religion on the rest of us.....
Sat Jul 27, 2024, 09:51 AM
Jul 27

that they'll miss that entirely.

To paraphrase Boon and Otter from Animal house......."He's not Christian? Forget it, he's rolling"

Blue Dotty

(47 posts)
10. Will make a great Harris campaign ad
Sat Jul 27, 2024, 07:29 AM
Jul 27

“When someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time.” ` Maya Angelou

LilElf70

(185 posts)
11. I can't wait til
Sat Jul 27, 2024, 07:36 AM
Jul 27

she responds. This should just about do it for the wanna be dictator. What an idiotic loser.

bullimiami

(13,683 posts)
14. You're Christian's I'm Christian. Of course they all know it's a big fucking lie.
Sat Jul 27, 2024, 07:52 AM
Jul 27

But whatever!!!!
We’ll go back to decency when all the (insert scapegoat here) are dead.

EYESORE 9001

(27,130 posts)
17. I just read this. Probably while you were making this post.
Sat Jul 27, 2024, 08:33 AM
Jul 27

and as I did, I pondered the corporate media - conspicuous in their absence from news searches. Rolling Stone was the biggest name readily recognizable to many people. Where are cable and broadcast news - media which appears before many more eyes than RS. They can’t ignore this for much longer, however, and his insane ramblings will be inevitably become too big to contain.

Peacetrain

(23,559 posts)
20. What new hell has this character (Trump) dreamed up now??
Sat Jul 27, 2024, 08:50 AM
Jul 27

He is planning to be a dictator and pass it on down to Jr.?? Gob smacked.. totally gob smacked

EYESORE 9001

(27,130 posts)
21. I have no doubt that the Harris campaign is all over this
Sat Jul 27, 2024, 08:57 AM
Jul 27

The big media entities can’t hide from it this time. Well, I guess they can, but it’s not in their best financial interests for the upcoming fiscal quarter. Please, won’t somebody think of the revenues?

Timeflyer

(2,432 posts)
22. He said it--they're going to fix it so nobody gets to vote again. How are they going to spin that statement?
Sat Jul 27, 2024, 08:57 AM
Jul 27

They worship the Gilded Turd.

progree

(11,389 posts)
24. 'he would "once again appoint rock-solid conservative judges who will protect religious liberty." '
Sat Jul 27, 2024, 09:02 AM
Jul 27
“Christians, get out and vote!” yelled Trump. “Just this time. You won’t have to do it anymore. Four more years. You know what? It’ll be fixed! It’ll be fine! You won’t have to vote anymore, my beautiful Christians.


Sounds just the opposite of "religious liberty" if it's something that only benefits / applies to Christians.

70sEraVet

(3,903 posts)
26. His main strategy this election is going to be 'Christians' against the 'Other'
Sat Jul 27, 2024, 09:04 AM
Jul 27

Of course, his running mate's wife presents a handicap for him, but he's hoping his followers will ignore that. I guarantee she wont be out front and center again, like she was at the convention. She will be kept silent and unseen.
My thoughts on it, anyway.

Farmer-Rick

(10,888 posts)
38. But he just said in that same speech
Sat Jul 27, 2024, 09:37 AM
Jul 27

That he's Not Christian. So is he atheist?

He holds his right hand up to his chest to emphasize that he's NOT Christian.

70sEraVet

(3,903 posts)
43. I really don't know what that was.
Sat Jul 27, 2024, 10:01 AM
Jul 27

I've watched it several times (Satan taking the opportunity to speak through him momentarily?)

Farmer-Rick

(10,888 posts)
56. It was him saying I'm not Christian
Sat Jul 27, 2024, 01:21 PM
Jul 27

He holds his right hand up to his chest and even shakes his head no lightly.

UniqueUserName

(224 posts)
49. I think it was a freudian slip
Sat Jul 27, 2024, 11:23 AM
Jul 27

I think he meant to say, "I'm a Christian." But it came out "I'm naaa Christian. . ."

Farmer-Rick

(10,888 posts)
57. No, it's very clear what he's saying
Sat Jul 27, 2024, 01:33 PM
Jul 27

I would think that yeah, maybe he said naaaa except for several gestures he used to accompany his denial of Christianity.

He held his right hand up to his chest. He does that when he claims he's speaking the truth.

He shook his head back and forth slightly in the NO gesture most Americans use.

If it was naaaa, he wouldn't have held his hand up to his chest or shake his head no. He was very definitive.

Funny how the corporate media is ignoring his denial of his Christianity. And the stupid crowd full of Christians just keeps on cheering as if he didn't say it.

Talk about gas lighting. I saw it and heard it.

Why isn't the corporate media asking him about it. That would clear it up.

J_William_Ryan

(1,945 posts)
28. "How are they going to spin that statement?"
Sat Jul 27, 2024, 09:12 AM
Jul 27

Trump Cult members will lie that Trump was referring to the 22nd Amendment, that this will be the ‘last time’ they’ll vote for him if he wins.

And as correctly noted, ‘fix it’ refers to two additional appointments to the Supreme Court.

FakeNoose

(34,592 posts)
29. If this doesn't scare the shit out of every American, something is wrong
Sat Jul 27, 2024, 09:19 AM
Jul 27

In Chump's mind, "Day One" means the rest of his life.


Doodley

(9,786 posts)
41. Trump's ego and his boastfulness means he has an urge to reveal his intentions. His dementia means he does it.
Sat Jul 27, 2024, 09:58 AM
Jul 27

Martin68

(23,961 posts)
48. Thew irony of the Turd Who Cried Voting Fraud promising to fix or cancel all future elections is too rich.
Sat Jul 27, 2024, 11:07 AM
Jul 27

Bayard

(23,441 posts)
50. "You won't have to vote anymore"
Sat Jul 27, 2024, 11:55 AM
Jul 27

Translation: Once I'm back in the White House, no one will be voting.

I think he will kick Christians to the curb, as well as, anybody else that helped him get there. They are merely a means to an end.

onetexan

(13,460 posts)
51. There's no doubt what the con's intentions are
Sat Jul 27, 2024, 11:57 AM
Jul 27

If he manages to seize power he w declare himself dictator for life & purge everything & everyone in his way. Frightening & why we cannot let it happen.

bluestarone

(17,824 posts)
52. What more could this monster do to PROVE to his cult that he IS a devils deciple?
Sat Jul 27, 2024, 11:58 AM
Jul 27

Hell if he had HORNS on his head THESE CULTISTS would OPEN their hearts and doors to him even more!!


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