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I wonder if Trumps flatulence will kick in???
Holy sh*t. Trump fell asleep again. He would hate it if this picture went viral.
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The story goes that when Trump was in the Oval Office, he did not appear until about 11am
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surfered
(518 posts)Wonder Why
(3,235 posts)ShazzieB
(16,497 posts)Last edited Mon Apr 22, 2024, 08:37 PM - Edit history (1)
Which does not seem to be what his problem is!
What is opioid-induced constipation?
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/323430#summary
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Irish_Dem
(47,343 posts)Trump is a long time cocaine and adderall abuser.
ShazzieB
(16,497 posts)I was posting in response to a suggestion that opiods might be contributing to his fecal incontinence issues, to point out that opioids tend to have the opposite effect.
At least that's how I read the comment. It's possible I misunderstood, or did not express what I meant clearly. It happens!
Irish_Dem
(47,343 posts)I see, you were clarifying another comment.
soldierant
(6,914 posts)But I hear there's a shot they can give the OIC patient that releases everything everywher all at once like the Johnstown flood. (And you are more than welcome to feel sorry for the person i knew to whom this happened. Hr had terminal cncer and had just moved ino a nursing home and was mortified. (I wish I had a nickel for every time they told him "No apology needed. Thai is our job." He's been gone almost three years now.
whopis01
(3,522 posts)PatSeg
(47,578 posts)I'm quite sure he's taking some kind of sedative to help him get through trial.
yardwork
(61,700 posts)Based on his previous behavior in court, he can't help himself from reacting to what people say. Maybe he's taking drugs to keep him sedated.
ShazzieB
(16,497 posts)It wouldn't surprise me at all.
wnylib
(21,590 posts)Response to yardwork (Reply #18)
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TwilightZone
(25,476 posts)CNN reported that he briefly had his eyes closed while the judge was giving out jury instructions.
I do find it hilarious that the tweeter said that Trump closing his eyes is proof of cognitive decline. If that's the case, and even if he *was* napping, we're all screwed!
It does forward the narrative, of course, which I guess is the point of the exercise.
Quixote1818
(28,965 posts)Kid Berwyn
(14,953 posts)It evokes liberty, equality, freedom -- democracy.
Sick Fuck's normal red, to me at least, evokes raw warmongering pig greed treason.
DemocraticPatriot
(4,391 posts)emulatorloo
(44,176 posts)birdographer
(1,337 posts)the need to paint his hands the same color as his face. Or wear gloves.
Earthrise
(15,535 posts)which, for DJT, is really, really bad.
PatSeg
(47,578 posts)Maybe in an attempt to look more sympathetic and not so clownish?
yardwork
(61,700 posts)He has terrible taste in clothes. He can afford to dress better. It's kind of weird.
The clothes and the hair too. He can afford to have an upscale makeover and a celebrity hair stylist. A personal trainer wouldn't hurt either, but we know he is averse to any kind of exercise.
For someone who is so image conscious, he looks absolutely ridiculous. He is so critical of everyone else, but is blind to his own appearance.
Mr. Mustard 2023
(116 posts)and of course, a Dunning - Kruger U. graduate where once they make a decision on anything, they cannot admit it was wrong.
Which as you know, is dangerous. I know people who are defending stupid stuff they said from 30 years ago, because it popped into their minds, they said it and will never admit it was erroneous, despite 30 years of evidence to the contrary. They are that weak, yet they consider it a strength. Beware those who care about "tradition".
I watched a Daily Show clip of a MAGA who declared his principals and so he did admit Fox "So Called News" lied about the Deadbeat winning the 2020 election, and the "principled man" sheepishly replied, "Yeah but I'm still going to believe them over Democrats".
I paraphrase as it's all from memory, but I am close to what was said by both. I guarantee you that MAGA believes he is principled.
The only way to help Dunning - Kruger University graduates is to defeat them and remove their power. They're going to rage and in a few instances become violent but we must do it for the greater good and to leave a better country for future generations.
I argue considering their feelings (at this point, not always of course but as they seek to harm us and dismantle the U.S. system) is bad political and wartime tactics. They are adults with access to the same information as we do. Why avoid the one tactic that will work? Money? Politics? Compassion? - They wanted this war so we must give it to them and use every tool at our disposal.
Ridicule, shunning and defeat. That is how you end MAGA. It's like bullies, most if not all have learned that the only way to stop a bully is to challenge them because they are cowards.
MAGA are bullies ,thus cowards which is why the need a Sky Daddy, Guns, Military, Dear Leader and more. That's their problem not ours.
PatSeg
(47,578 posts)And Trump really fits that description. He knows people make fun of his outrageous appearance and that makes him more determined to not change it. Also, he is probably the most photographed man on the planet, so he can see how he looks, but he refuses to accept what his own eyes can see.
Yes, MAGATs are bullies which also makes them cowards. As with unruly, undisciplined children, they must be confronted and defeated on a regular basis. They may not change, but at least they can be stripped of their power.
You know, there have been times when it was difficult to admit I was wrong, but that is usually when I just shut the hell up. Accepting that I was wrong is a sign that at least I'm capable of growing.
Emile
(22,892 posts)zeusdogmom
(997 posts)I doubt it.
Ping Tung
(656 posts)NonPC
(308 posts)Not sure if Bubba will want to do him with a diaper....
northoftheborder
(7,573 posts)Marthe48
(17,015 posts)His stupid mouth isn't slack. He can't stick his fingers in his ears or start yelling nah-nah-nah, or mooning the court, so he is closing his eyes. Probably other things, too, to show his contempt of his surroundings.
yonder
(9,671 posts)"I'll show them".
DoBW
(612 posts)maybe he's acting ... portraying an image like "it's all so beneath me"
wnylib
(21,590 posts)jaxexpat
(6,847 posts)A Nuremburgesque venue is more appropriate for this clown.
riversedge
(70,293 posts)JFC, Trump is falling asleep during opening arguments in his criminal trial!!!
#SleepyDonald
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Vinca
(50,303 posts)Evolve Dammit
(16,760 posts)thesquanderer
(11,990 posts)The photo is presumably from some other time since, AFAIK, no photos of the actual trial are permitted (which is why we see the drawings from courtroom artists).
orangecrush
(19,616 posts)TwilightZone
(25,476 posts)I'm kidding, of course. Thanks for pointing that out. It's pretty obvious in hindsight.
CNN reported that he briefly closed his eyes while the judge was giving out jury instructions, so I'm sure that was the inspiration for the tweets.
W_HAMILTON
(7,871 posts)But don't let reputable reporting mess with YOUR narrative.
DoBW
(612 posts)if it was happening all over again.. ..new stuff ,old stuff whatever
BumRushDaShow
(129,399 posts)(a) Limitations upon use of equipment and personnel in the courtroom.
(1) No more than two electronic or motion picture cameras and two camera operators shall be permitted in any proceeding.
(2) No more than two photographers to operate one still camera each shall be permitted in any proceeding.
(3) No more than one audio system for broadcast purposes shall be permitted in any proceeding. Audio pickup for all news media purposes shall be effectuated through existing audio systems in the court facility. If no technically suitable audio system is available, microphones and related wiring essential for media purposes shall be supplied by those persons providing coverage. Any microphones and sound wiring shall be unobtrusive and placed where designated by the presiding trial judge.
(4) Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraphs (1)-(3) of this subdivision, the presiding trial judge on a finding of special circumstances may modify any restriction on the amount of equipment or number of operating personnel in the courtroom, compatible with the dignity of the court or the judicial process.
They did the same thing during the arraignment. Video allowed outside the courtroom, a couple stills by pool photogs inside, and that was that.
This is why they all have the same set of stills for today -
CBS
Former President Donald Trump at Manhattan Criminal Court during his trial on April 22, 2024. ANGELA WEISS/POOL/AFP via Getty Images
NPR
Former president and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump looks on at Manhattan criminal court during his trial for allegedly covering up hush money payments linked to extramarital affairs in New York on Monday.
Victor J. Blue/Pool/AFP via Getty Images
The tweet/X photos look like they are from a different day (looking at the tie color) and possibly photo-shopped though.
NellieStarbuck
(266 posts)So, THAT's what 'executive time' means! Sleeping and farting!
dlk
(11,575 posts)While Don dozed, who knows who would actually be in charge?
TheBlackAdder
(28,211 posts)Classic.
Blue Owl
(50,490 posts)louslobbs
(3,238 posts)Sleepy Joe my ass!
MiHale
(9,775 posts)Does he save it for campaigning only? Maybe he thinks blue makes him look less MAGA?
bluestarone
(17,027 posts)Diamond_Dog
(32,050 posts)More like fighting to stay awake.
intheflow
(28,498 posts)That detail makes me think this might be photoshopped, though even if so, I'm sure it's still a truthful representation of what's happening.
sl8
(13,875 posts)The judge allowed some still photographers to take photos in the courtroom, until the proceedings begin.
If you do an image search for Trump trial, you'll see tons of photos of him in the courtroom, from mainstream sources.
MontanaMama
(23,337 posts)The media would have a complete come apart.
ancianita
(36,132 posts)He knows that what happens to him is solely up to the jury.
What he doesn't know is how this jury thinks about his naps in court.
twodogsbarking
(9,799 posts)Submariner
(12,508 posts)Making him get up earlier than his usual 11:00 am must be interfering with his hair styling and makeup routine.
Upthevibe
(8,071 posts)Zorro
(15,749 posts)on the sweet voice of Andrea Mitchell.
Demovictory9
(32,472 posts)Cha
(297,574 posts)nakocal
(552 posts)He is declassifying documents in his mind.