The Real timschochet

When Trump was first indicted last year we were told that the backlash would guarantee him a victory in 2024. When he was found guilty we were told the backlash would guarantee him a victory. When Biden had the disastrous debate we were told that Trump was guaranteed a victory. And now that Trump has avoided being shot we are told the election has been won. Actually all 4 arguments, when they were made, were quite reasonable. Except they all rely on the same factor: Trump fans and conservatives becoming angry and energized and more eager than ever to vote for their man. But they can’t all be true. In the end the numbers haven’t changed all that much. And as I wrote earlier that’s because the dynamics haven’t changed. I still say Trump has to be the favorite because the debate. But not much of a favorite, IMO. Theres still plenty of time for Biden (or Kamala) to right the ship. Or there’s plenty of time for Trump to sink his own.

More so for sure. Right now Trump has to be the favorite. But we’ll see.

I’m not at all convinced that “this just handed Trump the election”. I suspect we’ll see a slight bump in the polls based on sympathy but that will go away in a few weeks. The dynamics of this election remain the same.

I want to make a point regarding Biden’s “bullseye” comment: years ago Sarah Palin was attacked by liberals for putting Gabby Giffords in a gun target on a video a few days before Giffords was shot. I wasn’t one of those liberals; I defended Palin at the time even though I don’t like her, because she was using common language and had no intention of calling for someone to actually shoot Giffords. It’s the same principle here.

And? At this point we know nothing about the motivation of the shooter. Maybe he was a liberal. Maybe he was a conservative. Maybe he was just insane. Nobody knows yet. That didn’t stop people here and elsewhere from blaming “the Democrats” (or me personally, or a few other people here.)

Shooter was a Republican.

Also very much hoping the internet rumors about the shooter being trans are untrue. That community has suffered enough.

Very glad Trump is OK but I still don’t want him to be President, I still think he’s an incompetent, awful, corrupt, bigoted fool whose ideas are terrible for this country. None of that has changed. If he is elected we are facing economic and social disaster. I’m very convinced of it. Hopefully enough people will see that.

Going to bed now (it’s nearly 2am here.) Good night everyone. To anyone reading this who is a Trump supporter: I’m very sorry this happened. I know you’re angry but it’s not the fault of “the liberals” or “the left” or Biden or the media. It’s the fault of those who did it. If we could come out of this affair with a rejection of political violence, no matter who the target or instigator is, then that would be a positive. In the meantime I wish everyone here well, even those who don’t feel the same towards me.

Nobody hates you as much as you’re convinced we do.

I was specifically named and asked for my opinion. This is a pretty major event. I don’t think it’s worth ignoring. I also don’t think I’ve been disrespectful in any way so I don’t see any reason to stop posting. (Though I will soon because I need to go to sleep.)

Again, sorry you feel this way. It’s not reciprocal.

Because when I wrote that it wasn’t confirmed to the best of my knowledge. Now it has been. Can you for once stop trying to trap me with stuff like this? I doubt anybody but you cares. I was asked about CNN and I responded.

I can’t imagine any sane liberal would be pleased by this. After all what are the results? 1. irs going to make conservatives angrier and more bitter than ever against liberals. 2. it’s going to increase the liklihood of more political violence. 3. It increases the odds that Trump will win the election. What liberal would want this?

Of course not.

Thats excessive caution. I’m guessing they will correct it. In truth nobody knows exactly what happened. It sure looks like somebody took a shot at him. But we don’t know.

Sorry I can’t access that so I don’t know what it says. I believe the MSM is generally honest. I don’t believe that I or anyone who agrees with me, or disagrees with me, deserves to be beaten up. If you do then you’re part of the problem.

1. Unaware of the play. If I had heard of it I would have condemned it. 2. Yes all the time. 3. No; because Biden’s criticism was correct. Trump DID call for a bloodbath and deserves to be condemned for it.

I am extremely disturbed that any liberal would feel this way. I believe, very strongly, that you are wrong. I am quite sure that most liberals are as horrified about this as I am.

I agree with you. I have never called Trump “Hitler” and I have always objected to that rhetoric. Always. I’ve always condemned hatred for Trump and stated that I don’t hate him myself. His campaign just stated that he’s OK. Very glad to hear it.

I don’t take this personally but I’m really sad that there will be people that believe this.

It’s not about me at all. Stop attacking me. Stop blaming liberals. It’s focked up.

No. And neither you nor anyone else who agrees with you represent everyone. So stop trying to pretend that you do. This is a terrible event. Everyone should condemn it. I’m condemning it. I’m not to blame. My views are not blame. Liberals are not to blame. Anyone who disagrees is wrong, 100% wrong and should shut up.

Yes you do. You absolutely need reason and common sense right now. If some of you are going to blame Democrats and liberals in general you need it. I’m not going anywhere.

I don’t think so. You need to calm down right now and realize that the only people to blame are the awful folks who did this.