Trump - The Forgotten Person

[JoeWeber 2,319]

53 minutes ago, kallend said:

Thank you Captain Obvious.

Easy Professor, we're down to less than a bingo parlor of players here so we need to be open to everyone. Just to underline the problem, and you'll be adept at counting posts and sorting out medians and means, but if you haven't noticed we're being absorbed, although resistance is not futile, by our Canadian friends. Just saying.

[gowlerk 1,920]

2 hours ago, The Hundredth Monkey said:

Lets play Hangman. who will be executed first?

Putin.

[JoeWeber 2,319]

2 hours ago, The Hundredth Monkey said:

It is astounding to see how pathetic people can actually be, when tryin to convince themselves that they do not have to face humility.

The talk of execution, really has the communists in a huff...

All those Billions going to Ukraine, are being laundered back to prop this failing grift up.

At this point, those pretending to not understand this, are only making things worse for themselves.

Lets play Hangman. who will be executed first?

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Oh, good, you're back. Great post. Have you been smoking fatties with Richravizza?

[JerryBaumchen 1,053]

Hi folks,

Only winners wanted:  a “candidate quality” issue in an apparent reference to the extreme candidates endorsed by Trump

McConnell calls Trump ‘diminished,’ vows to find ‘quality’ Senate candidates in 2024 | The Hill

Slowly, but surely, they are leaving Trump behind.  In mainstream politics, there is only time for winners.

Jerry Baumchen

 

[wmw999 2,140]

8 minutes ago, JerryBaumchen said:

Slowly, but surely, they are leaving Trump behind.  In mainstream politics, there is only time for winners.

Now if they could just leave the Hawleys, Greenes, Gohmerts and Boeberts and the like behind.

I would prefer Congress in general to work to strengthen the documented system, even if it’s at their own personal expense, rather than weaken it. And by documented, I mean not including all the lobbyists, dark money, and influence. Just the straight up “donate to and vote for a candidate you support,” and accept that sometimes the majority rules

Wendy P. 

[kallend 1,638]

A trumpist who decided to leave the cult, maybe?

https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2022/12/23/cassidy-hutchinson-trump-jan-6-perjury/

 

[JerryBaumchen 1,053]

Hi folks,

Trump who?:  former President Donald Trump . . . is getting his worst scores among potential Republican voters in years

2024 presidential candidates face scrutiny from Republican and Democratic voters : NPR

Jerry Baumchen

[JerryBaumchen 1,053]

Hi folks,

Looks like someone has not forgotten him:  The Department of Justice (DOJ) declined to back former President Trump’s position that he should be immune from civil suits

DOJ argues Trump should not face immunity in Jan. 6 civil suits | The Hill

To the DOJ:  Well done

Jerry Baumchen

PS)  This should be his official portrait:  

 

[billvon 2,420]

And today we hear that Trump promises everyone new "freedom cities" and flying cars.  And let me guess - Mexico will pay for all of it.

[billvon 2,420]

So Trump held a rally for the auto workers union at Drake Enterprises, a nonunion factory, to show his support for auto workers.  There were about 600 people there.

One reporter got curious about who was there, since Drake only employs about 150 people.  So the reporter asked one person with a “union members for Trump” sign - she said she was not actually in the union.  Another person with an “auto workers for Trump” sign admitted he wasn’t an autoworker.

Looks like Trump fooled everyone again.  I wonder how much he paid those people to show up?  Maybe nothing.  Maybe he just got word out that any Trump supporters who want to pretend to be auto workers for a few hours would be admtted.

[SkyDekker 1,135]

In case people are wondering why the MAGA crowd is determined to get to a lockdown:

https://x.com/joshgerstein/status/1707735905551757564?s=20

 

Banana Republic stuff.

[JerryBaumchen 1,053]

Hi folks,

Can anyone tell me the last time Trump said anything positive about anyone?  Other than himself, of course.

Trump mocks Pelosi in California speech - POLITICO

Trump’s attack on Milley fuels special counsel’s push for a gag order - POLITICO

IMO it simply is not in his DNA.

Jerry Baumchen

PS)  And to think some people want him back into the White House.  Maybe Joe should sic Commander on him.

 

[johnhking1 74]

There used to be a bit on Letterman called Trump or monkey.  Well...................

[JerryBaumchen 1,053]

Hi folks,

As I continue to say:  Trump is his own worst enemy.

Trump blasts judge during first day of $250 million fraud trial - POLITICO

Since this is a bench trial, not a very smart move.

Jerry Baumchen

[ryoder 1,393]

2 hours ago, JerryBaumchen said:

Hi folks,

As I continue to say:  Trump is his own worst enemy.

Trump blasts judge during first day of $250 million fraud trial - POLITICO

Since this is a bench trial, not a very smart move.

Jerry Baumchen

I thought it was odd that Trump had agreed to a bench trial. So today we learned why:

 

[billvon 2,420]

John Kelly, retired Marine general and Trump's former chief of staff, was asked by a reporter if there was anything he wanted to add about the latest revelations over Trump's criminality.  His response:

"What can I add that has not already been said?  A person that thinks those who defend their country in uniform, or are shot down or seriously wounded in combat, or spend years being tortured as POWs are all ‘suckers’ because ‘there is nothing in it for them.’ A person that did not want to be seen in the presence of military amputees because ‘it doesn’t look good for me.’ A person who demonstrated open contempt for a Gold Star family – for all Gold Star families – on TV during the 2016 campaign, and rants that our most precious heroes who gave their lives in America’s defense are ‘losers’ and wouldn’t visit their graves in France.  A person who is not truthful regarding his position on the protection of unborn life, on women, on minorities, on evangelical Christians, on Jews, on working men and women.  A person that has no idea what America stands for and has no idea what America is all about. A person who cavalierly suggests that a selfless warrior who has served his country for 40 years in peacetime and war should lose his life for treason – in expectation that someone will take action. A person who admires autocrats and murderous dictators. A person that has nothing but contempt for our democratic institutions, our Constitution, and the rule of law.  There is nothing more that can be said.  God help us.”

Odd that the strongest enemies of Trump - and the people Trump hates the most - are the people who worked most closely with him.

 

[JerryBaumchen 1,053]

12 minutes ago, billvon said:

John Kelly, retired Marine general and Trump's former chief of staff, was asked by a reporter if there was anything he wanted to add about the latest revelations over Trump's criminality.  His response:

"What can I add that has not already been said?  A person that thinks those who defend their country in uniform, or are shot down or seriously wounded in combat, or spend years being tortured as POWs are all ‘suckers’ because ‘there is nothing in it for them.’ A person that did not want to be seen in the presence of military amputees because ‘it doesn’t look good for me.’ A person who demonstrated open contempt for a Gold Star family – for all Gold Star families – on TV during the 2016 campaign, and rants that our most precious heroes who gave their lives in America’s defense are ‘losers’ and wouldn’t visit their graves in France.  A person who is not truthful regarding his position on the protection of unborn life, on women, on minorities, on evangelical Christians, on Jews, on working men and women.  A person that has no idea what America stands for and has no idea what America is all about. A person who cavalierly suggests that a selfless warrior who has served his country for 40 years in peacetime and war should lose his life for treason – in expectation that someone will take action. A person who admires autocrats and murderous dictators. A person that has nothing but contempt for our democratic institutions, our Constitution, and the rule of law.  There is nothing more that can be said.  God help us.”

Odd that the strongest enemies of Trump - and the people Trump hates the most - are the people who worked most closely with him.

 

Hi Bill,

It is nice to see John Kelly finally stepping up to the plate.  Late, but better than not at all.

I'll give him credibility when he openly campaigns against Trump.  And, that does not mean just abstaining from voting next yr.

Jerry Baumchen

[Phil1111 913]

1 minute ago, JerryBaumchen said:

Hi Bill,

It is nice to see John Kelly finally stepping up to the plate.  Late, but better than not at all.

I'll give him credibility when he openly campaigns against Trump.  And, that does not mean just abstaining from voting next yr.

Jerry Baumchen

John Kelly, Mark Milley and Jim Mattis all thought that they could control or steer trump towards integrity, towards righteousness. All failed and if these three men couldn't do it prison sure won't either.

[JerryBaumchen 1,053]

30 minutes ago, Phil1111 said:

John Kelly, Mark Milley and Jim Mattis all thought that they could control or steer trump towards integrity, towards righteousness. All failed and if these three men couldn't do it prison sure won't either.

Hi Phil,

Let Trump die in prison; problem solved.

Jerry Baumchen

[Phil1111 913]

9 minutes ago, JerryBaumchen said:

Hi Phil,

Let Trump die in prison; problem solved.

Jerry Baumchen

Don't you think that that would make trump a martyr  for his followers?

...Yeah... so what!

[JoeWeber 2,319]

54 minutes ago, JerryBaumchen said:

Hi Phil,

Let Trump die in prison; problem solved.

Jerry Baumchen

He's coming unglued and not being called out. He's a broken record playing the same tired song. Letting him use the courthouse to threaten and demean the very prosecutors and judge inside is beyond the pale. Someone needs to do the bold thing and shut his mouth.

[JerryBaumchen 1,053]

2 minutes ago, JoeWeber said:

He's coming unglued and not being called out. He's a broken record playing the same tired song. Letting him use the courthouse to threaten and demean the very prosecutors and judge inside is beyond the pale. Someone needs to do the bold thing and shut his mouth.

Hi Joe,

Well, you have a lot of spare time on your hands.

Jerry Baumchen

[JoeWeber 2,319]

1 hour ago, JerryBaumchen said:

Hi Joe,

Well, you have a lot of spare time on your hands.

Jerry Baumchen

Spare time? Not really. I'm in the middle of sneaking twelve cases of wine through customs and, from what I'm told, I also have two businesses to run. 

[Phil1111 913]

1 hour ago, JoeWeber said:

He's coming unglued and not being called out. He's a broken record playing the same tired song. Letting him use the courthouse to threaten and demean the very prosecutors and judge inside is beyond the pale. Someone needs to do the bold thing and shut his mouth.

The DOJ judiciary will do that. His rants of disrespect for the justice system is not unnoticed by judges. Some of them may be lackeys for god and the conservative right. But most abhor criminals especially if they deserve a smack-down.

His own USSC may deliver the final word as to if this trial was political and corrupt. To trump's dismay.

[wolfriverjoe 1,347]

18 hours ago, billvon said:

Odd that the strongest enemies of Trump - and the people Trump hates the most - are the people who worked most closely with him.

 

Nothing odd about it in the least.

He has no concept of 'honor', 'integrity' 'patriotism' (the real kind, not the 'performance' kind), 'courage', 'honesty', or any of a LOT of other positive traits.

Kelly, Mattis, Milley and a variety of others who served on Trump's staff, those who HAD those qualities, saw Trump for who and what he is.
Trump also got to see men with those qualities. And saw how lacking he was in those areas.

So of course Trump hates them. He knows they know his failings.

And of course, those men are Trump's strongest enemies. For the exact same reason.