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Ben, fine column. One small quibble — you ask rhetorically at the end of your piece “Do we want four more years” of Trump and his antics. If Trump were to be elected this year, I think the country would be very lucky if Trump were to leave after only another four years. I think it is far more likely that Trump will never relinquish his hold on the presidency voluntarily.

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That’s probably right.

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Plus, it won't be 4 yrs of the previous administration, it will be hell on earth like no one has ever seen...

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tRump would be SO VINDICTIVE GIVEN ANY CHANCE. He was a terrible president.

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Sadly, most Trump and RFK voters can't grasp the complexity and nuance of international diplomacy -- thinking if we just stay out of if and mind our own business, everything will be fine. They are unable to comprehend that the world is one ecological, social, digital, and economic ecosystem. Clueless where the information and the products they consume come from, or where the air we breathe and water we drink originates. Still thinking enemies will attack us by boat and we'll have plenty of warning. Viewing Trump and Putin as equals, unaware Trump will be Putin's minion.

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Trump is unfit for office. Joe, with his age , is the best for the job!

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Trump reminds me of the Seinfeld where the older couple are admiring a portrait of Kramer.

"I see a sexually depraved miscreant seeking to satisfy only his basest and most immediate urges." And yes, he is a loathsome offensive brute, but I find myself quite capable of looking away.

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Re Biden’s “odd whispering”, he does that to emphasize something. Like he’s saying, “let me tell you a little secret”. I don’t find it odd at all. 🤔😉😊

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As long as Joe doesn't catch another cold and take the same drug for it, there won't be a repeat of the debate. If he does get another cold, he will be given the proper medication for his age & symptoms, etc. America needs Joe & Kamala and keep progressing.

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Right. No Benedryl!!!!

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Remind me again, which side is arguing that their candidate isn't as mentally unwell as the other candidate?

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