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I didn't write this thread title, I'm just quoting a really intelligent and talented poster on the last Trump thread

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BiglyBadgers · 19/03/2017 11:43

New thread!

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PausingFlatly · 20/03/2017 10:34

Don't pin your hopes on it.

In fact, I think it's dangerous to think 45's grasp of reality will improve.

He might change tactics locally to avoid specific things that have caused him wounds - but he's in his 70s and has been like this all his life without changing. He's not going to have sudden realisations of anything now.

In fact, making sure he gets bruised and fails to receive adulation when he does certain actions is about the only training device anyone has over him. And don't look for transferable learning: this is more like training low-level lifeforms with stimulus–reward/punishment.

egosumquisum1 · 20/03/2017 10:55

He's awake

Donald J. Trump‏Verified account @realDonaldTrump 5m5 minutes ago
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The Democrats made up and pushed the Russian story as an excuse for running a terrible campaign. Big advantage in Electoral College & lost!
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James Clapper and others stated that there is no evidence Potus colluded with Russia. This story is FAKE NEWS and everyone knows it!

BiglyBadgers · 20/03/2017 10:57

He's up bright and early this morning. Something must be worrying him Grin

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egosumquisum1 · 20/03/2017 11:05

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The real story that Congress, the FBI and all others should be looking into is the leaking of Classified information. Must find leaker now!

Not the information that's been leaked. Because that's not important Grin

lionheart · 20/03/2017 11:05

Lweji--the Guardian writer is spot on:

'He still resides mostly in the Mar-a-Lago of his mind, a lurid cognitive space where he perceives the world as he wants it to be, rather than as it is.'

BiglyBadgers · 20/03/2017 11:07

This is an interesting little article on the issues with the idea of meritocracy as espoused by the Republicans in US and the Conservatives over here. Worth a read if you need to argue with people on Twitter why meritocracy sounds good, but is actually a system that ingrains social inequality and allows prejudice to decide worth.

Meritocracy: the great delusion that ingrains inequality
www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2017/mar/20/meritocracy-inequality-theresa-may-donald-trump

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goose1964 · 20/03/2017 11:29

Anyone else been watching the documentary about the church of Scientology, can't believe how similar it and Trump are.

LatinForTelly · 20/03/2017 11:33

Don't mind me, I am just spying on this thread with my sandwich toaster. No-one spies as toastingly as me.

NaiceBiscuits · 20/03/2017 11:38

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BiglyBadgers · 20/03/2017 12:05

Article 50: Theresa May to trigger Brexit process next Wednesday
www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-39325561

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Destinysdaughter · 20/03/2017 12:07

Good article on what happens when you can't trust the WhiteHouse:

www.salon.com/2017/03/19/trumps-ruined-credibility-what-happens-when-the-white-house-just-cant-be-trusted/

OhYouBadBadKitten · 20/03/2017 12:30

Does anyone know what time Comey is testifying?

cozietoesie · 20/03/2017 12:40

I believe that the hearing is due to be from 10.00 to 13.00 EST - so call it at starting about 14.00 here? When he actually testifies within that slot, I'm afraid I don't know.

PlectrumElectrum · 20/03/2017 12:44

Is it a narrow remit or can they ask him about the Hilary emails fiasco too? I'm still pissed off at that... they should kill 2 birds with this.

cozietoesie · 20/03/2017 12:50

I suspect that they'll construe it narrowly - but I don't know.

egosumquisum1 · 20/03/2017 12:50

Donald J. Trump‏Verified account @realDonaldTrump 14m14 minutes ago
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Just heard Fake News CNN is doing polls again despite the fact that their election polls were a WAY OFF disaster. Much higher ratings at Fox

He's rattled.

I thought he criticised Fox for lying about GCHQ. Sorry, misrepresentng GCHQ

OhYouBadBadKitten · 20/03/2017 13:06

thanks Cozie.

OnTheDarkSideOfTheSpoon · 20/03/2017 13:25

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What about all of the contact with the Clinton campaign and the Russians? Also, is it true that the DNC would not let the FBI in to look?

GingerIvy · 20/03/2017 13:26

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What about all of the contact with the Clinton campaign and the Russians? Also, is it true that the DNC would not let the FBI in to look?

GingerIvy · 20/03/2017 13:26

lol x post.

OnTheDarkSideOfTheSpoon · 20/03/2017 13:27

Why the fuck is he asking twitter if it's true the FBI were denied access? I know it's his M.O but I still find it incredible that this is the president of the United States letting it all hang out on twitter.

PlectrumElectrum · 20/03/2017 13:28

I still find it incredible that this is the president of the United States letting it all hang out on twitter.

It's all just unedifying isn't it?

GingerIvy · 20/03/2017 13:29

It's embarrassing. Honest to God, weve been asked by a lot of people about him here in the UK. I spend half my time saying "No, I don't like him, and no, I did not vote for him."

GingerIvy · 20/03/2017 13:32

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Jeremy Fleming, the Dep. Director General of MI5, has been appointed the new top boss of GCHQ, according to announcement from UK Foreign Sec

Anyone want to place bets on Trump saying this has something to do with him???

egosumquisum1 · 20/03/2017 13:37

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Feeling sad.

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