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[-] melbaboutown@aussie.zone 11 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

Apparently someone tried to assassinate Trump

[-] Thornburywitch@aussie.zone 12 points 3 months ago

I really don't approve of violence for political purposes, but I can't help but feel that the mongrel thoroughly deserves this or something like it. It's a pity the shot went wild. Apparently the shooter is dead according to the abc.

The real downside is that he's going to make political hay out of this - it's a real gimme for motivating his voter base. Maybe even to saint and martyr status.

[-] Alamutjones@aussie.zone 7 points 3 months ago

If the shot had struck home, he WOULD be a martyr. This is better

[-] SituationCake@aussie.zone 7 points 3 months ago

Yeah but there would be no one equivalent to replace him, so the traditionalist republicans might have a chance at regaining the party back from MAGAs.

[-] Duenan@aussie.zone 6 points 3 months ago

Depending on how this plays out this could also stir up the public over there in not so good ways.

Trumpā€™s going to ride this out and take it to his advantage sadly, I just hope he doesnā€™t kick the hornetā€™s nest with his supporters.

[-] Thornburywitch@aussie.zone 8 points 3 months ago

I doubt he'll be able to stop himself. Too many self aggrandizing jollies on offer.

[-] Duenan@aussie.zone 5 points 3 months ago

Unfortunately his son already declared that it was the extreme left that did it so itā€™s already political sadly.

Shame they missed even if I donā€™t condone it.

[-] SituationCake@aussie.zone 9 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

I sadly think that just secured a MAGA victory. When I saw the photo of a triumphant Trump leaving the stage whilst fist pumping and bleeding, I thought OMG this is going to send MAGA supporters even deeper into blind frenzy hero worship. Project 2025 here we go.

[-] StudChud@aussie.zone 5 points 3 months ago

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[-] Seagoon_@aussie.zone 4 points 3 months ago

If only there were a baby near by this could have been a Dead Zone moment when Trump's evil would be displayed for all to see.

https://youtu.be/Aa-3up4-xNk?si=D43e6kYdiZtTSASs start at 3.15

[-] oztrin@aussie.zone 2 points 3 months ago

I'm afraid you're right.
Also, that blood looked too red for blood that wasn't spurting.

[-] RustyRaven@aussie.zone 9 points 3 months ago

They keep replaying it over and over on the TV. Disappointingly they miss every single time.

[-] PeelerSheila@aussie.zone 8 points 3 months ago

Was it staged? That pose at the end šŸ¤¢

[-] Alamutjones@aussie.zone 4 points 3 months ago

No.

Itā€™s very, very hard to aim precisely enough to hit someoneā€™s ear but not the rest of their head. Thatā€™s an absurdly precise shot to attempt deliberately.

It canā€™t be a BB gun or something either. They lose velocity really quickly over any sort of distance, so his ear wouldnā€™t go to pieces like that with a BB pellet.

Real gun, real attempt.

[-] Baku@aussie.zone 7 points 3 months ago

Can I just say "lol"? That's my first response...

[-] TinyBreak@aussie.zone 7 points 3 months ago

Please please let him die. What a horrible thing to say but man I canā€™t see this all ending well if he lives.

[-] Alamutjones@aussie.zone 3 points 3 months ago

No. If he dies, itā€™s war immediately

[-] TinyBreak@aussie.zone 6 points 3 months ago

I doubt it. Heā€™s a leader of a cult, not Martyr. they know what happened to to folks on Jan 6th, and they know if heā€™s dead he canā€™t save them.

Itā€™s all well and good to say youā€™re prepared to die for him, but actually doing it (especially once he is already dead) is another thing entirely.

[-] calhoon2005@aussie.zone 6 points 3 months ago

Ah shit... That's not going to end well

[-] bacon@aussie.zone 6 points 3 months ago

and got his earā€¦

[-] Seagoon_@aussie.zone 6 points 3 months ago

Trump's wrath will be terrible, his retribution swift.

I am not joking but he really is evil

[-] Bottom_racer@aussie.zone 5 points 3 months ago

Jeez this isn't going to end well.

[-] Alamutjones@aussie.zone 4 points 3 months ago

Wow. Shit. Never thought Iā€™d see that

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