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In reply to the discussion: Hitler put himself in charge of the1936 Berlin Olympics... Trump has put himself in charge of 2025 olympics [View all]Paladin
(32,354 posts)12. We need an IMMEDIATE change of venue for the L.A. games.
Preferably by close of business this evening. The range of damage and humiliation that trump is capable of inflicting on a Los Angeles-based Olympics is off the charts---the 1936 Berlin Olympics is a devastatingly accurate comparison.
In the event that the powers-that-be are too terrified/greedy/stupid to prevent a trumpian Olympics shitshow in L.A., a widespread effort to boycott attendance and viewing of the games needs to be implemented, just as soon as possible. No half-measures on this, folks---way too much at stake.
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Hitler put himself in charge of the1936 Berlin Olympics... Trump has put himself in charge of 2025 olympics [View all]
Peacetrain
Aug 2025
OP
Even Hitler didn't personally hand out the medals, which I fully expect Trump will want to do.
Ocelot II
Aug 2025
#3
Yeah - I can just visualize trump handing a gold medal to someone --- and not letting go.
erronis
Aug 2025
#25
Will runners, long jumpers, and pole vaulters be required to wear Trump sneakers?
Ping Tung
Aug 2025
#7
No, because that would require the IOC to give up parts of their own revenue.
OldEurope
Aug 2025
#17
His whole Marketing gimmick is stealing slogans/ploys that worked historically for others
UTUSN
Aug 2025
#14
Prediction: There will be countries that pull out of competing in this Olympics because of Trump presiding over it.
Sogo
Aug 2025
#22
I hope so. And I can see individual athletes either withdrawing or showing their disgust in public ways.
erronis
Aug 2025
#26
It's really little Stevie Miller that is the copyist. Perhaps he gives trump permission to use a black sharpie.
erronis
Aug 2025
#28
I keep hoping the fact that Donny got a much later start than Hitler will finally work in democracy's favor,
tanyev
Aug 2025
#27
Trump will personally be in charge of the female gymnasts, skaters, and volleyball team.
Irish_Dem
Aug 2025
#33