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lamp_shade

(14,834 posts)
Sat Jan 7, 2017, 11:22 AM Jan 2017

Somethings is REALLY bothering donald this morning...

Donald J. Trump ‏@realDonaldTrump 9m9 minutes ago
Having a good relationship with Russia is a good thing, not a bad thing. Only "stupid" people, or fools, would think that it is bad! We.....

Donald J. Trump ‏@realDonaldTrump 2m2 minutes ago
have enough problems around the world without yet another one. When I am President, Russia will respect us far more than they do now and....

Donald J. Trump ‏@realDonaldTrump 3s3 seconds ago
both countries will, perhaps, work together to solve some of the many great and pressing problems and issues of the WORLD!

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Somethings is REALLY bothering donald this morning... (Original Post) lamp_shade Jan 2017 OP
somewhere putin is laughing his ass off. spanone Jan 2017 #1
And Trumps head is getting bounced around with it. CentralMass Jan 2017 #28
Yep! How did we get this naive fool as president? No, don't tell me. I know. brush Jan 2017 #34
Yep.. Cha Jan 2017 #77
Heck Butterflylady Jan 2017 #78
Why, what's so freaking funny about the asshole Siberian Candidate? Cha Jan 2017 #79
what do you think of this ? stonecutter357 Jan 2017 #80
Good question. Cha Jan 2017 #81
When you are president the world will weep. milestogo Jan 2017 #2
It's full sentences longer than 140 chars. Putin probably wrote it. n/t woodsprite Jan 2017 #3
That's just what I was thinking! Ligyron Jan 2017 #64
Oh for crying out loud. cwydro Jan 2017 #4
OMG jehop61 Jan 2017 #5
A moron at large. BSdetect Jan 2017 #6
Russia is not the problem!! Laf.La.Dem. Jan 2017 #7
You know, he just KEEPS playing into the Manchurian candidate stereotype hollowdweller Jan 2017 #8
Add to your list, attacking and threatening free press GusBob Jan 2017 #13
Donnie, the charade is over. C_U_L8R Jan 2017 #9
Four more years of this shit. JHan Jan 2017 #10
I'm way more cynical than you Generic Brad Jan 2017 #23
I could see him saying he wants to be President for Life.. yuiyoshida Jan 2017 #29
I agree pandr32 Jan 2017 #49
If you read the intelligence report, the declassified version GusBob Jan 2017 #11
What if he does have an idea? hollowdweller Jan 2017 #18
He seems to be feeling illegitimate. lamp_shade Jan 2017 #12
He is illegitimate peggysue2 Jan 2017 #19
Wait unti the chapter where someone produces definitive evidence ElementaryPenguin Jan 2017 #71
Aside from the content of his tweets, his use of capitalization Laurian Jan 2017 #14
And plenty of exclamation points!!!!!!!!! TexasBushwhacker Jan 2017 #32
and a middle school diction... HopeAgain Jan 2017 #39
Free clue for Comrade Casino (R): You are being jerked around as Pooty Poot's puppet Achilleaze Jan 2017 #15
Sounding like a cornered rat to me. Greybnk48 Jan 2017 #16
Trump Tweets the Pravda Freethinker65 Jan 2017 #17
Trump practices verbal fellatio on Putin (again) CousinIT Jan 2017 #20
Kasparov makes a good point Pantagruel Jan 2017 #21
Thanks for that link..just added him to my Twitter feed. n/t dixiegrrrrl Jan 2017 #73
If we raise the heat, maybe we'll know the parameters of that agenda. Baitball Blogger Jan 2017 #22
I've noticed the word "illegitimate" being used a lot this a.m on the news. Could be upsetting...n/t monmouth4 Jan 2017 #24
What The Fuck? TheBlackAdder Jan 2017 #25
His handlers are pulling the chain randr Jan 2017 #26
He is worried that federal marshalls are going to come and arrest him for treason. Botany Jan 2017 #27
All current intelligence officers around the world must decide do they Eliot Rosewater Jan 2017 #30
I was discussing this with a friend and agreed that any assets & spies Pachamama Jan 2017 #58
Donald's first press conference Angry Dragon Jan 2017 #31
This "good relationship" as pertains to Trump comes at a very high cost Zambero Jan 2017 #33
Is it better to have good relationships with a great power, guillaumeb Jan 2017 #35
Maybe he has a hemorrhoid. louis-t Jan 2017 #36
He IS... 3catwoman3 Jan 2017 #60
Neville Chamberlain would agree. moondust Jan 2017 #37
Yes cilla4progress Jan 2017 #43
президент Trump -- They must really own his ass... n/t HopeAgain Jan 2017 #38
In the 1930s they called this cilla4progress Jan 2017 #40
Bitching about how tough the POTUS position is and he's TWO WEEKS from being there--ROFLMAO!!!! n/t Bengus81 Jan 2017 #41
Fucking Traitor. Why has this cretin not been indicted? Lint Head Jan 2017 #42
If a watertight case is being built agaisnt him behind the scenes, I may be persuaded to; Maru Kitteh Jan 2017 #70
He's gotta reassure his bestie, Vlad Generator Jan 2017 #44
Maybe he just figured out Toyota isn't a US Corporation.......n/t Bengus81 Jan 2017 #45
this is who/what millions heaven05 Jan 2017 #46
Stupid is as stupid does...said Forest RiverStone Jan 2017 #47
President derElect marcopolo63 Jan 2017 #48
HaHa I like both of those terms of endearment lunasun Jan 2017 #65
Trump's brain is not addled; it's corrupt vlyons Jan 2017 #50
Is he laying out the reason for the treason? blogslut Jan 2017 #51
I think you're right,. 2naSalit Jan 2017 #63
I do believe that this man is seriously mentally ill. NRaleighLiberal Jan 2017 #52
He was partially right, only stupid people of fools does not think Russia influence in our Thinkingabout Jan 2017 #53
Ya think?! CETrotman Jan 2017 #54
my my oldtime dfl_er Jan 2017 #55
hoping it's a bad case of... dhill926 Jan 2017 #56
Guys, the PEOTUS is setting LittleGirl Jan 2017 #57
#Trump is a Russian is trending on Twitter HipChick Jan 2017 #59
Imagine a Democrat doing this SHRED Jan 2017 #61
My response to him on Facebook and twitter stevenleser Jan 2017 #62
Donald doesn't use words like "pressing" lunatica Jan 2017 #68
Treason is the reason. roamer65 Jan 2017 #66
Trump has a ghost tweeterer lunatica Jan 2017 #67
The News is starting to report on his treason. NutmegYankee Jan 2017 #69
So, we know a high ranking American official is consorting with an avowed enemy of the US world wide wally Jan 2017 #72
Idiot. Every time I hear him speak or read his words that's my first thought. Dark n Stormy Knight Jan 2017 #74
Each word of his is grating on my nerves.. does his tweets affect Cha Jan 2017 #75
AMEN to that, Cha... lamp_shade Jan 2017 #76
We all remember when Dubya said he "could see Putin's soul by looking into his eyes" kerry-is-my-prez Jan 2017 #82

brush

(53,782 posts)
34. Yep! How did we get this naive fool as president? No, don't tell me. I know.
Sat Jan 7, 2017, 12:58 PM
Jan 2017

Guess I should be asking how did the repugs fool so many dummies to vote for this clown who Putin charmed with just a few compliments?

No, don't tell me that either. I know that too — "Make America white . . . er, ah . . . great again.

The dog whistle/repug default position was heard loud and clear.

jehop61

(1,735 posts)
5. OMG
Sat Jan 7, 2017, 11:26 AM
Jan 2017

He's gone over the edge! Even if it would be a good thing for better relations, you don't broadcast your intentions. This is another reason we're in for bad days ahead.

 

hollowdweller

(4,229 posts)
8. You know, he just KEEPS playing into the Manchurian candidate stereotype
Sat Jan 7, 2017, 11:32 AM
Jan 2017

Seriously, I mean, I see nothing wrong with better relations with Russia, but if a democrat was acting this way he'd already be on the way to impeachment.

It's one thing to make friendly overtures, but Trump is SO pro Russia in every way, that if the Enquirer or FOX leaned democratic they would be going crazy.

It's just AMAZING, that the GOP are so brand loyal and brainwashed against dems that they would carry water for this type of rhetoric.

Don't need NATO.

Scale back US Intelligence

US needs to be less assertive in world affairs

Pro oil and coal

Torture and going beyond the law to extract intelligence.

Punishing terrorists families.

I mean that is straight Russian stuff down the line.

GusBob

(7,286 posts)
13. Add to your list, attacking and threatening free press
Sat Jan 7, 2017, 11:38 AM
Jan 2017

That's why so much twitter and no press conferences

C_U_L8R

(45,002 posts)
9. Donnie, the charade is over.
Sat Jan 7, 2017, 11:34 AM
Jan 2017

You've removed all doubt that you're an idiot and a poseur.
Grow up and move along. This job is not for you.

Generic Brad

(14,275 posts)
23. I'm way more cynical than you
Sat Jan 7, 2017, 12:29 PM
Jan 2017

I am expecting the remainder of our lives. True, he won't live forever. But the GOP has permanently tipped the scales and are not ever going to relinquish power.

yuiyoshida

(41,831 posts)
29. I could see him saying he wants to be President for Life..
Sat Jan 7, 2017, 12:55 PM
Jan 2017

Why not, Vladdy is probably in that position.

pandr32

(11,586 posts)
49. I agree
Sat Jan 7, 2017, 01:33 PM
Jan 2017

Wrenching anything back out from the corrupt collective grasp of the GOP, and now Putin, too, will need a perfect storm of a co-operative media, almost 100% turnout of democrats during the midterms along with a poor showing of republicans, and a series of other miracles.

GusBob

(7,286 posts)
11. If you read the intelligence report, the declassified version
Sat Jan 7, 2017, 11:36 AM
Jan 2017

Putins stated goal is to suppress and stop democracy in America and across the the globe.

Trump is playing right into his hands, he has no idea of the seriousness of the situation.

When he mentions "the world" twice he is pro ting Putins goals

Trump is a complete pawn and tool for Putin and Russian intelligence

Our country is not only doomed, the entire planet is

 

hollowdweller

(4,229 posts)
18. What if he does have an idea?
Sat Jan 7, 2017, 11:53 AM
Jan 2017


I mean what if he's not a dupe being manipulated but a willing participant?

What if Russia has something on him, is threatening him or his family, or he owes them some money or something??

At this point I'm leaning that he's in on it.

peggysue2

(10,829 posts)
19. He is illegitimate
Sat Jan 7, 2017, 12:06 PM
Jan 2017

As are all the people who rode his glory train, including the Republicans who knew what he was and kept their mouths shut because they so badly wanted the WH.

The word is Treason and they will all live in infamy.

Try to imagine Hillary Clinton in this position where information is released tying her to Moscow and the Mob. The Republican party would be ready to burn her at the stake. Worse yet, this information was available before the election. But what did we hear?

Emails.

If you wrote this up in novel form, no one would believe it. No wonder the Trump team wants the public to believe we live in a post-factual world. Because facts, as in truth, will drive a stake through Donald Trump's withered heart. And his presidency.

Laurian

(2,593 posts)
14. Aside from the content of his tweets, his use of capitalization
Sat Jan 7, 2017, 11:40 AM
Jan 2017

always reminds me of his limited intellect. That's middle school mentality.

Achilleaze

(15,543 posts)
15. Free clue for Comrade Casino (R): You are being jerked around as Pooty Poot's puppet
Sat Jan 7, 2017, 11:43 AM
Jan 2017

The Republican Draft-&-Tax Dodger-in-Chief owes his gold-plated ass to bankers in the Evil Empire, and when they jerk their strings, he dances.

And he & Republican Cronies are selling America out to the freaking bankers in the Evil Empire.

Greybnk48

(10,168 posts)
16. Sounding like a cornered rat to me.
Sat Jan 7, 2017, 11:44 AM
Jan 2017

What a disaster, made so much worse by knowing that he and Pence (and probably Paul Ryan and Ron Johnson) should not have been put in office.

I saw yesterday that all votes from Wisconsin were challenged by a House member, I think it was Sheila Jackson Lee, as illegitimate. Agree.

Baitball Blogger

(46,715 posts)
22. If we raise the heat, maybe we'll know the parameters of that agenda.
Sat Jan 7, 2017, 12:26 PM
Jan 2017

I wonder how much support he'll get from the military if they knew it involved war. Their sons and daughters are being shipped out as we speak, based on a comment made from a parent on Facebook. One said, that his son is protecting ALL of our freedoms while others are protesting on the streets of the USA.

Well, I'm thinking that those who are protesting on the streets of the USA just might be trying to expose Trump's agenda before it's too late and we lose another American soldier to some boneheaded altercation created by a narcissist president.

Botany

(70,508 posts)
27. He is worried that federal marshalls are going to come and arrest him for treason.
Sat Jan 7, 2017, 12:50 PM
Jan 2017

Trump was into the Russian hacking and manipulation of our elections up to his eyeballs.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/12512675362


trea·son
ˈtrēzən/Submit
noun
the crime of betraying one's country, especially by attempting to kill the sovereign or overthrow the government.
"they were convicted of treason"
synonyms: treachery, disloyalty, betrayal, faithlessness; More
antonyms: allegiance, loyalty
the action of betraying someone or something.
plural noun: treasons
"doubt is the ultimate treason against faith"
synonyms: treachery, disloyalty, betrayal, faithlessness; More
historical
the crime of murdering someone to whom the murderer owed allegiance, such as a master or husband.
noun: petty treason; plural noun: petty treasons

Eliot Rosewater

(31,112 posts)
30. All current intelligence officers around the world must decide do they
Sat Jan 7, 2017, 12:56 PM
Jan 2017

continue given Mr. Trump's almost certain ability to expose them and get them killed.

We are in for very bad times and they will come upon us quite quickly, I fear none of us are ready for how bad this will be and how fast it will happen.

Pachamama

(16,887 posts)
58. I was discussing this with a friend and agreed that any assets & spies
Sat Jan 7, 2017, 02:10 PM
Jan 2017

...should have gone on Christmas or winter holiday and not return. Because once Comrade Trumpski is able to have full access to the intelligence names of assets, they are compromised.



I have no doubt of this. It is scary.

Zambero

(8,964 posts)
33. This "good relationship" as pertains to Trump comes at a very high cost
Sat Jan 7, 2017, 12:57 PM
Jan 2017

He owes them, and they own him. In Russian culture, favors ill-gotten or otherwise are followed by an appropriate level of payback. And given that a foreign adversary has take extraordinary steps in order to hand the POTUS to an individual who would not otherwise have succeeded.... chump change is not going to suffice. And this is not even speculating on any number of accumulated IOU's that Russia has in hand as a result of keeping their Manchurian candidate's business interests afloat. Putin has big plans, and he now has a bought-and-sold puppet to help him carry them out.

moondust

(19,985 posts)
37. Neville Chamberlain would agree.
Sat Jan 7, 2017, 01:02 PM
Jan 2017

Appeasement of an aggressive, land-grabbing, empire-building, democracy-hacking dictator is the best approach.

cilla4progress

(24,736 posts)
43. Yes
Sat Jan 7, 2017, 01:17 PM
Jan 2017

Exactly! It has a tendency not to end well.

Of course, trump knows jack about history. Although it's said he kept a book of Hitler's speeches by his bed. Maybe his world view has less to do with the security and sovereignty of the US and has some other more personal objective?

Ya think??

cilla4progress

(24,736 posts)
40. In the 1930s they called this
Sat Jan 7, 2017, 01:14 PM
Jan 2017

appeasement.

I suppose it's not always entirely clear where to draw the line.

Lint Head

(15,064 posts)
42. Fucking Traitor. Why has this cretin not been indicted?
Sat Jan 7, 2017, 01:15 PM
Jan 2017

Someone or some groups need to act on this one way or another.

Maru Kitteh

(28,340 posts)
70. If a watertight case is being built agaisnt him behind the scenes, I may be persuaded to;
Sat Jan 7, 2017, 05:22 PM
Jan 2017

at least momentarily, consider the existence of a higher power - but let's just say I'm not holding my breath.





 

heaven05

(18,124 posts)
46. this is who/what millions
Sat Jan 7, 2017, 01:27 PM
Jan 2017

of "stupid people or fools" voted for. May they come to regret their choice(s).

vlyons

(10,252 posts)
50. Trump's brain is not addled; it's corrupt
Sat Jan 7, 2017, 01:43 PM
Jan 2017

Trump is probably deeply in debt (hundred of $$millions) to Putin, Putin's banks, and Putin's Russian cronies. We will probably never know to what extent, especially after Traitor Trump controls the CIA and FBI. I expect that Trump will sell armaments to Russia, end most if not all the sanctions against Russia, and throw the Ukraine under the bus. Republicans will not oppose him, because they also are bought and owned by corporate interest that profit from the war machine. It would not surprise me if Traitor Trump tries to join forces with Russia to wage war on Iran.

blogslut

(38,000 posts)
51. Is he laying out the reason for the treason?
Sat Jan 7, 2017, 01:44 PM
Jan 2017

I'm beginning to think the intelligence folk hinted that they know he colluded with Russia in that briefing yesterday.

2naSalit

(86,636 posts)
63. I think you're right,.
Sat Jan 7, 2017, 02:23 PM
Jan 2017

I suspect they let him know he is expendable if he doesn't stfu, which is impossible for him. As a friend and I discussed yesterday, they think it'll be sometime this summer when he will get offed.

Wouldn't it be something if it was one of his immediate family who serves him polonium tea? I wouldn't put it past any of them.

Thinkingabout

(30,058 posts)
53. He was partially right, only stupid people of fools does not think Russia influence in our
Sat Jan 7, 2017, 01:53 PM
Jan 2017

election is good, Trump is stupid or he is a fool.

lunatica

(53,410 posts)
68. Donald doesn't use words like "pressing"
Sat Jan 7, 2017, 05:00 PM
Jan 2017

We've been exposed to his entire vocabulary. The word "pressing" isn't in it.

lunatica

(53,410 posts)
67. Trump has a ghost tweeterer
Sat Jan 7, 2017, 04:58 PM
Jan 2017

He didn't write these. He obviously thinks we're all as stupid as he is.

In my estimation true stupid always outs itself for this very reason. It thinks everyone else is as stupid as it is.

world wide wally

(21,744 posts)
72. So, we know a high ranking American official is consorting with an avowed enemy of the US
Sat Jan 7, 2017, 05:31 PM
Jan 2017

and there is nothing we can do about it but turn the country over to him?
How did we manage to survive for 240 years?

Dark n Stormy Knight

(9,760 posts)
74. Idiot. Every time I hear him speak or read his words that's my first thought.
Sun Jan 8, 2017, 05:53 AM
Jan 2017

He is an idiot. How mortifying to have this self-aggrandizing dullard represent our country, much less "lead" it.

Cha

(297,257 posts)
75. Each word of his is grating on my nerves.. does his tweets affect
Sun Jan 8, 2017, 07:23 AM
Jan 2017

anyone else that way? What a load of Bullshite






lamp_shade

kerry-is-my-prez

(8,133 posts)
82. We all remember when Dubya said he "could see Putin's soul by looking into his eyes"
Sun Jan 8, 2017, 02:54 PM
Jan 2017

He got "shanked" a short time later by Putin and was a laughingstock. Makes you wonder if Putin had anything to do with Bush getting in.

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