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It's a bigly Trump thread. Another beauty. But you don't need to know what's in it. I don't have to tell you. So there.

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amispartacus · 16/02/2017 22:37

www.mumsnet.com/Talk/am_i_being_unreasonable/2855213-You-can-read-this-thread-anywhere-Even-in-a-Florida-resort-Its-a-secure-thread-Trump-cont

There was a press conference. It was interesting.

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GingerIvy · 18/02/2017 15:44

Hmmmm Across I think there must be some mistake. I looked under "Greatest Presidential Speeches" on that page, but couldn't find Trump's speech from Thursday on there anywhere!!! Grin

Roussette · 18/02/2017 15:46

I wonder how long before they find someone who WILL take this position - shit sandwich indeed.

And what a fucking idiot Trump is for carrying on using an unsecured mobile to tweet. It only needs a hacker to post something controversial or inflammatory, and the damage could be immense. He just doesn't seem to care does he... as long as he gets his ego massaged and his adoration. I suppose he feels like Kim Jong Un waving to his adoring masses figuratively speaking

SenecaFalls · 18/02/2017 15:47

He was calling it the Winter White House, but then folks began to refer to it as the Winter Palace Grin, so I suppose now it's the Southern White House. Well, guess what, POTUS, the actual White House is below the Mason Dixon line so it's the real Southern White House.

CaveMum · 18/02/2017 15:47

GingerIvy I just came on to post that link from The Hill. Pretty damning evidence.

Ref the "Southern White House", I worked with an extremely wealthy lady (she sat on a Committee I reported to) who had a house in Barbados that she referred to as her "Southern Office" Grin

SenecaFalls · 18/02/2017 15:52

The government also maintains a retreat/getaway in the mountains near DC for presidents, Camp David. It will be interesting to see if Trump uses it at all.

GingerIvy · 18/02/2017 15:54

I think you'll find that Trump will be playing to the crowds the entire time he is in office. He will be campaigning at least monthly I would bet - for that "audience adoration hit" and will go the FL every week.

GingerIvy · 18/02/2017 15:56

I think going to FL feeds his "admiration from people" quota temporarily. Camp David won't, as it's more isolated. He wants to be surrounded by people who will fawn over him and gush about what a wonderful President he is - he'll get that at his hotel.

GingerIvy · 18/02/2017 15:57

Tom Steyer ‏*@TomSteyer* 18h18 hours ago
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I don't think @realdonaldtrump should be allowed to appoint a Supreme Court Justice during his last year in office.

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GingerIvy · 18/02/2017 15:59

ABC News ‏*@ABC* 6s6 seconds ago
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Pentagon says it sees signs ISIS is preparing for loss of its de facto capital of Raqqa, Syria.

abcnews.go.com/Politics/wireStory/pentagon-cites-evidence-islamic-state-exodus-raqqa-45568253?cid=social_twitter_abcn

GingerIvy · 18/02/2017 16:00

Jim Roberts ‏*@nycjim* 3h3 hours ago
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With taxpayers covering costs of Secret Service protection, Trump sons open Trump golf course in Dubai. www.apnews.com/7f19f9500a0f4c0796e5ded47bc2c3ac

GingerIvy · 18/02/2017 16:02

A bit eyebrow raising.....

Ezra Klein ‏*@ezraklein* 7m7 minutes ago
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This leaked draft memo is the Trump administration’s starting point for a border crackdown:

www.vox.com/2017/2/18/14651520/trump-border-wall-detention

merrymouse · 18/02/2017 16:13

It must kill Trump that if he ever is in the 'situation room' it can't be on TV.

GingerIvy · 18/02/2017 16:17

Scott Dworkin ‏*@funder* 15m15 minutes ago
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#BREAKING:2 Trump campaign advisors had an office in Russia

www.palmerreport.com/opinion/two-donald-trump-campaign-advisors-had-their-own-office-space-in-russia/1584/

merrymouse · 18/02/2017 16:18

mobile.nytimes.com/2017/02/17/opinion/i-alone-can-fix-it-president-trump-white-house-apprentice.html?_r=0&referer=

NY Times, among other things, points out that signing executive orders is one thing, getting policy through congress is another.

GingerIvy · 18/02/2017 16:18

Newsweek ‏*@Newsweek* 4m4 minutes ago
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Turkey has presented the U.S. with two proposals on ridding Syria of ISIS bit.ly/2l61f2u

PausingFlatly · 18/02/2017 16:19

Fake treason charges...!Shock Hope that's just a ridiculous rumour - but it says a lot about this Republican administration that one can't just rule shit like this out, straight off.

The press conference was all theatre. To keep Trump fans' attention in front of the curtain...

GingerIvy · 18/02/2017 16:19

Normally, yes merry but with this Congress? He snaps his fingers and they roll. It's frustrating.

Roussette · 18/02/2017 16:30

It must kill Trump that if he ever is in the 'situation room' it can't be on TV

Oh yes merrymouse. There have been pictures of Obama in the situation room. I think I might feel a little sick to see the Orange One lording it over everyone in there.

merrymouse · 18/02/2017 16:30

But Ginger, how are republicans going to cut taxes and pay for the wall and create an alternative to the ACA that is cheaper and covers more people?

GingerIvy · 18/02/2017 16:33

Jefferson Academy ‏*@JATrojans* 16h16 hours ago
This is what Sec. DeVos said about our teachers after her visit. Needless to say, we're about to take her to school... @dcpublicschools pic.twitter.com/Wcx1YyqDHL

GingerIvy · 18/02/2017 16:35

merry I don't think "logic" or "common sense" comes into play for them.

GingerIvy · 18/02/2017 16:35

Jefferson Academy ‏*@JATrojans* 16h16 hours ago
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JA teachers are not in a "receive mode." Unless you mean we "receive" students at a 2nd grade level and move them to an 8th grade level.

GingerIvy · 18/02/2017 16:36

Ah, an article re the school DeVos visited... and then criticised. She who has no clue about education as she never went to a public (state) school.

www.washingtonpost.com/news/education/wp/2017/02/18/devos-criticized-teachers-at-d-c-school-she-visited-and-they-are-not-having-it/?utm_term=.89424a74377c

illegitimateMortificadospawn · 18/02/2017 16:40

What's the time difference between the UK and Florida? I'm contemplating staying up to see how car-crashy the Fart's stupid rally is & whether it is marred by protesters.

GingerIvy · 18/02/2017 16:40

Steven Dennis ‏*@StevenTDennis* 16m16 minutes ago
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Every 2 people who join Mar-A-Lago at $200K a pop is worth 1 year of @POTUS salary.
NYT has secret list of members.
www.nytimes.com/2017/02/18/us/mar-a-lago-trump-ethics-winter-white-house.html

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