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21. I think it's being used to blackmail people.

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Reply #16)

Thu Jul 17, 2025, 10:47 AM

Jul 17

The strategy makes sense when you think about Trump's typical behavior. I think it went like this:

1. Trump and minions wave "the list" around, talk about how shocking it is, and promise to release it soon.

2. Trump and minions go to many of the people on the list and say "Let's make a deal. I won't release your name if you give me... (money, business deals, etc.)"

3. Trump and minions tell the public "Never mind. The list is a bore. Let's move on." The public demands to see it.

4. Trump and minions are now telling their blackmail marks "Keep paying or we'll release it. We're getting a lot of pressure to release it. Pay more."

The minute a list is released the power goes away.

He won't release it until its power is drained but the more people call for it to be released the more powerful it is as a blackmail tool.

Trump is reveling in this.

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Mother's revenge! BootinUp Jul 17 #17

the sentient houseplant states the obvious. Javaman Jul 17 #7

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By now, how can you trust the info kerouac2 Jul 17 #9

Some of the tech sites were able to confirm that the release of the purported "raw video" BumRushDaShow Jul 17 #11

Yet we would believe any list they released? kerouac2 Jul 17 #18

I don't think "we" (Democrats) care BumRushDaShow Jul 17 #19

If the list does come out mucifer Jul 17 #10

It's too late for that now because IF they do that BumRushDaShow Jul 17 #12

I hope you are right. But, they have a short attention span and it is a cult. mucifer Jul 17 #15

When Bondi arrogantly declared back in February BumRushDaShow Jul 17 #16

I think it's being used to blackmail people. yardwork Jul 17 #21

It could be BumRushDaShow Jul 17 #23

Those are wealthy people with power to help Trump. yardwork Jul 17 #27

Yes. BumRushDaShow Jul 17 #28

Yep. Some rich people do horrible things because they can. yardwork Jul 17 #29

Mainly Bill Clinton, but Trump will be missing thought crime Jul 17 #24

It's too late. BumRushDaShow Jul 17 #30

LOL. nt BootinUp Jul 17 #14

Trump is using the unreleased list to blackmail people. yardwork Jul 17 #20

once the victims' names are protected usonian Jul 17 #22

K&R Justice matters. Jul 17 #25

I love these visuals, especially the Libertarian one FakeNoose Jul 17 #31

Steal away usonian Jul 17 #33

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