Fowl Play: Trump Uses Turkey Pardon To Insult Dems, 9th District Court

[DonViejo]

Source: Talking Points Memo



By Kate Riga

November 20, 2018 2:12 pm

President Donald Trump killed two birds with one stone Tuesday, using the traditional turkey pardoning as cover to sneak in some potshots at election recounts, House Democrats and the 9th District Court of Appeals.

First, Trump took aim at the state-mandated recounts conducted in Florida, from which the Republicans—Sen.-elect Rick Scott and Gov.-elect Ron DeSantis—came out ahead.

“The winner of this vote was decided by a fair and open election conducted on the White House website,” Trump said of the two turkeys, Peas and Carrots. “This was a fair election. Unfortunately, Carrots refused to concede and demanded a recount and we are fighting with Carrots. We have come to a conclusion. Carrots, I’m sorry to tell you the result did not change. Too bad for Carrots.”

Neither Democratic Sen. Bill Nelson nor Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum had to request a recount; both vote tallies were close enough to trigger an automatic recount in the Florida senator and governor races.

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[Tanuki]

1. He never misses an opportunity

to be a petty, insulting jerk.

[riversedge]

2. Hope dumpy trump steps in the turkeys poop

[Moostache]

3. Most. Hideous. Human. EVAH!!!!!!!

I have NEVER hated another human being to the extent that I loathe that man.

[Louis1895]

5. I was just thinking the same thing n/t

[Pope George Ringo II]

7. I've hated people worse.

I just can't think of anybody I've held in such contempt.

[Dave Starsky]

13. Maybe childhood bullies.

But he is the God King of bullies.

[Pope George Ringo II]

14. Some of them get a clue and grow out of it.

They at least have the potential. He doesn't even have that.

[Solly Mack]

4. Small mind. Small human.

[gademocrat7]

6. A vile man.

Such a disgrace.

[iluvtennis]

8. Fkn moron

[getagrip_already]

9. Doesn't he realize kids are watching?

I know he doesn't care. But he should at least pretend.

Somewhere, some little child is crying because carrots will be killed.

Nice move asshole.

[MuseRider]

10. I do not think he knows what is thrown around

about him every day. I think he might be becoming aware of a small part of it. All I can say is, look out buddy. In your position you have taken pot shots and worse at all the people who can do you the most harm. Idiot. They sling some arrows now but when the time is right you are going to be pinned to the wall like a child's birthday game and the mud slung at you will be horrific but honest and deserved. Wait for it, it is coming and even your massive ego will not be able to protect you. Even that part of you can be broken. It takes a lot to break through that but when it breaks you will be done, all done, completely and forever done. May you live out your life in humiliation for what you have done to others and have to live off the kindness of strangers in a manner you would stop for everyone else if you could. Asshole.

[The Liberal Lion]

11. That's a good one orange fellow

Make sure you keep that sense of humor when you and your family are in prison. Yer gonna need it.

[LakeSuperiorView]

12. Can't even pardon a turkey without lying.

No wonder they are terrified about him having to testify.