• queermunist she/her
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      I used to think the funniest outcome would be that Trump wins 2024 and then dies before he takes office.

      But this raises a new, even funnier idea: Trump wins 2028 and then dies before he starts his third term.

      • blobjim [he/him]@hexbear.net
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        Trump will start WWIII (put unacceptable sanctions on China, causing China to retaliate). And since war is so presidential, and really that would not be the time to change presidents, Democrats and Republicans decide its fine if he runs again.

        :fdr-shining:

          • quarrk [he/him]@hexbear.net
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            The US is in debt at the federal level, but it still represents one of the largest markets because of how much spending power is held by the middle class, relative to other nations. It’s on the decline but it still isn’t at the point where China can just shrug off the US.

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      The silliest point would be to die of old age and have Vance take over, now without limits. But the broader point would be setting the conditions for a future evolution of the program.