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Johonny

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9. Bush brought in Gates, surged and stabilized

Reply to msongs (Original post)

Wed May 6, 2026, 11:37 PM

23 hrs ago

Iraq, passed bank bailout and saved banks...

Obama became the first Black president.

The general assumption is if Trump somehow could right the Trump train, the damage is done. He is basically putting out his own fires until 2028. And there is no Gates likely on the horizon to save Trump. His cabinet is liquid crap.

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so what will democrats do if trump corrects his errors like ends the war and [View all] msongs Yesterday OP

When did Trump ever correct an error? Ocelot II Yesterday #1

The price of oil is not going down quickly no matter what. nt BootinUp Yesterday #2

First, Cost of oil won't plummet. Oil bought last week won't get to the pump for 6 months or so. haele Yesterday #3

Basically 1 week per day Strait is closed Johonny 23 hrs ago #8

What if Trump was the least bit competent lame54 Yesterday #4

If my aunt had wheels she'd be a pastry cart... Ocelot II 23 hrs ago #7

Two part answer: RockRaven Yesterday #5

TALK ABOUT THE EPSTEIN FILES !!!!!! Jack Valentino Yesterday #6

Bush brought in Gates, surged and stabilized Johonny 23 hrs ago #9