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What does a TRUMP presidency look like?

Started by FunkMonk, November 08, 2016, 11:02:57 PM

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Admiral Yi

Quote from: Jacob on January 23, 2017, 02:52:59 PM
The Dutch have a pretty good take on this, I think: https://youtu.be/ELD2AwFN9Nc

Fun tits in the German section.

This is what it will be like until he's impeached.  We are the laughingstock of the world.

Why laughingstock, anyone know?

Maladict

Quote from: Admiral Yi on January 23, 2017, 03:55:10 PM
Quote from: Jacob on January 23, 2017, 02:52:59 PM
The Dutch have a pretty good take on this, I think: https://youtu.be/ELD2AwFN9Nc

Fun tits in the German section.

This is what it will be like until he's impeached.  We are the laughingstock of the world.

Why laughingstock, anyone know?

You were the laughingstock when you elected W. That was straight up amusing though, this time we're laughing because it's the only way to keep your sanity.

CountDeMoney

Quote from: derspiess on January 23, 2017, 03:34:12 PM
Everyone seems to be able to do a good Trump impression.  I was able to do a halfway decent Obama and good Clinton, but just can't come close to a Trump.  My attempt at Dubya always sounded like Ross Perot.

I can do a dead-on Bill Clinton.  Secret is getting that raspiness in that southern twang.

Trump is tough, though.  I try, and just wind up in Jersey with Paulie Walnuts.

Jacob

Quote from: Admiral Yi on January 23, 2017, 03:55:10 PM
Why laughingstock, anyone know?

You're in the stocks. People can laugh at you with impunity.



Barrister

So I've seen commented on in a couple places: on "Day one of the Trump Presidency (never mind he was sworn in 4 days ago) there's been executive orders on Obamacare and trade, but nothing on illegal immigration. :hmm:
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CountDeMoney

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citizen k

Quote from: CountDeMoney on January 23, 2017, 04:22:49 PM
Quote from: derspiess on January 23, 2017, 03:34:12 PM
Everyone seems to be able to do a good Trump impression.  I was able to do a halfway decent Obama and good Clinton, but just can't come close to a Trump.  My attempt at Dubya always sounded like Ross Perot.

I can do a dead-on Bill Clinton.  Secret is getting that raspiness in that southern twang.

Trump is tough, though.  I try, and just wind up in Jersey with Paulie Walnuts.

Never saw it, but I heard Darrel Hammond did a good Trump.


Jacob

Did you all see the bit about how Trump brought his own cheering crowd to the speech at the CIA? Apparently the first few rows of the audience were actors he brought along: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/sources-say-theres-a-sense-of-unease-in-intel-community-after-trump-cia-visit/

QuoteAuthorities are also pushing back against the perception that the CIA workforce was cheering for the president. They say the first three rows in front of the president were largely made up of supporters of Mr. Trump's campaign.

An official with knowledge of the make-up of the crowd says that there were about 40 people who'd been invited by the Trump, Mike Pence and Rep. Mike Pompeo teams. The Trump team expected Rep. Pompeo, R-Kansas, to be sworn in during the event as the next CIA director, but the vote to confirm him was delayed on Friday by Senate  Democrats. Also sitting in the first several rows in front of the president was the CIA's senior leadership, which was not cheering the remarks.

Barrister

Quote from: Jacob on January 23, 2017, 04:55:45 PM
Did you all see the bit about how Trump brought his own cheering crowd to the speech at the CIA? Apparently the first few rows of the audience were actors he brought along: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/sources-say-theres-a-sense-of-unease-in-intel-community-after-trump-cia-visit/

QuoteAuthorities are also pushing back against the perception that the CIA workforce was cheering for the president. They say the first three rows in front of the president were largely made up of supporters of Mr. Trump's campaign.

An official with knowledge of the make-up of the crowd says that there were about 40 people who'd been invited by the Trump, Mike Pence and Rep. Mike Pompeo teams. The Trump team expected Rep. Pompeo, R-Kansas, to be sworn in during the event as the next CIA director, but the vote to confirm him was delayed on Friday by Senate  Democrats. Also sitting in the first several rows in front of the president was the CIA's senior leadership, which was not cheering the remarks.

Yup, saw it.  Apparently real CIA officers are appalled that Trump would use their memorial wall as a cheap political prop.

Apparently the crowd cheering Trump when he initially descended that golden elevator to announce he was running were paid actors as well.
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Oexmelin

I say, give him the benefit of the doubt. Maybe they just were well-compensated friends who happened to be present for a Presidential speech.
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dps

#3941
Quote from: garbon on January 23, 2017, 01:06:36 PM
Quote from: Tamas on January 23, 2017, 12:57:32 PM
What it means in Hungary's context is that every time they did some "sovereign" stuff like eliminating checks and balances, or, in one case, going overboard with the tribute they wanted to ask from a US company for continued business, they got bad looks and comments from the US embassy.

They believe this is now over, and they can do whatever the heck they like without receiving criticism.

Well then he's likely mistaken. Trump isn't going to want Hungary doing anything that might hurt the US or its businesses. Has he not being paying attention?

Yeah, "America First" doesn't mean that everybody else gets to put themselves first.  It means we'll put ourselves first, and then other countries get to compete to see who's second, third, etc.  Well, actually, I guess President Trump wants to put Russia second, so the real competition is for third.  The Dutch have the right idea.  Hey, they're aiming higher than they'll end up, but could reasonably end up in the Top Ten, and should be in the Top Twenty-five at least. 

Hungary will be lucky to end up in the Top Hundred.

EDIT:  Ok, I shouldn't have to say it, but most of the above is tongue-in-cheek.  But the Hungarian government clearly doesn't quite get what's going on.

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Maladict

Quote from: dps on January 23, 2017, 06:47:46 PM
The Dutch have the right idea. 

We're very good at getting second place  :)

garbon

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