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genxlib

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8. Whether he meant it or not

Reply to PeaceWave (Original post)

Fri Jan 17, 2025, 11:25 PM

Jan 17

This TikTok scenario is a very real concern for me. I think it is a huge trap. No matter how we got here, the democrats will look like the bad guys and TFG has the chance to swoop in and reverse it.

No way should this have been done now. It will kill us if it plays out.

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Tonight at dinner my sister's otherwise fairly quiet 13 year old grandson randomly piped up and said "Trump is awesome!" [View all] PeaceWave Jan 17 OP

Wait, was he really messing with the adults? sakabatou Jan 17 #1

Your experiance there is truly deserving of your wonderfully written little essay. Kudos, sir. EarnestPutz Jan 17 #2

I was just about to comment SickOfTheOnePct Jan 17 #6

It was exquisitely written and no surprise that I wasn't the only one to admire it. It did paint a picture. EarnestPutz Jan 18 #21

When I was 14 I thought Reagan was great, but... Jacson6 Jan 17 #3

Whether the kid is joking or not, LuvLoogie Jan 17 #4

... Prairie Gates Jan 17 #5

Young people were TOLD Trump will save TikTok for months now. GOP strategists worked that angle blm Jan 17 #7

I did not know that. LeftInTX Jan 18 #13

gee Skittles Jan 18 #18

Of course it does, but Dems still need counter campaign strategies blm Jan 18 #33

Whether he meant it or not genxlib Jan 17 #8

Moot Point Now Roy Rolling Jan 17 #9

TikTok is going to help Trump SickOfTheOnePct Jan 17 #10

Wherever you got that info, the masses WON'T ever know it. They'll blame biden and thank trump. Nt lostnfound Jan 18 #26

The guy who owns it is sitting next to Trump at his coronation. He pays Trump travelingthrulife Jan 18 #34

I hate TikTok. LisaM Jan 17 #11

omg Skittles Jan 18 #19

Could have said if they take Great Grandma's SS away she'll StarryNite Jan 18 #12

He appeals to the 13 year old in way too many. tishaLA Jan 18 #14

"Trump is going to save Tik Tok" speak easy Jan 18 #15

Grandson will never be the man that Trump is usonian Jan 18 #16

When I was thirteen, 1964 boonecreek Jan 18 #17

A fabulous post on many levels malaise Jan 18 #20

My sincere condolences. B.See Jan 18 #22

OTOH, the kid *could* mature and later rue that he even said that outloud. no_hypocrisy Jan 18 #23

LOL...I thought he looked creepy LeftInTX Jan 18 #24

I want the rest of the story! mainer Jan 18 #25

Dancing without moving his feet seems very important to the young man. Think. Again. Jan 18 #27

Letting the ban take hold in the final day of Biden's presidency was a massive unforced error. bearsfootball516 Jan 18 #28

Great post. Emile Jan 18 #29

There is medication. I bet grampa paid him him a fin to say that randomly at the table ... marble falls Jan 18 #30

Hey, you GusBob Jan 18 #31

My teenaged daughter announced that she wanted to be a republican because they are RICH. ihaveaquestion Jan 18 #32