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riversedge

(70,260 posts)
Tue Jan 12, 2021, 09:02 AM Jan 2021

Trump was more upset that Capitol mob looked 'low class' than about violent attacks, reports say

Source: independent





Advisers say the president was ‘turned off’ by the look of his supporters as they attacked the US Capitol

3 hours ago


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Mr Trump was apparently turned off by the chaotic scene, although not due to the assault on the US government but according to New York Magazine, because his supporters looked “low-class”.

“He doesn’t like low class things,” an anonymous White House source told the magazine.

Other reports indicated the president’s disapproval of his supporters’ appearances while attacking the Capitol, rather than focusing on how to end the disorder.

The Washington Post cited sources who said Mr Trump was more upset about how the mob looked “low-class” than how it was disrupting the work of government. A close adviser to the president told the newspaper Mr Trump was “bemused” by the attacks....................................

Read more: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-election-2020/trump-mob-capitol-riots-poor-low-class-b1785099.html



well gee, Instead of tossing red trump hats--Trump should have tossed out some winter dress coats and leather gloves and white dress shirts and ties. And Melania could have passed out some extra coats, boots etc. Problem solved!







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.................As for the riots yesterday, Trump eventually grew annoyed because his supporters looked “low-class” and “he doesn’t like low-class things.”

https://nymag.com/intelligencer/2021/01/republicans-challenge-electoral-vote-count-live-updates.html


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Trump was more upset that Capitol mob looked 'low class' than about violent attacks, reports say (Original Post) riversedge Jan 2021 OP
Says the man with no class at all. madaboutharry Jan 2021 #1
... as he inhaled another "hamberder" n' Diet Coke marble falls Jan 2021 #22
Farting and starting as he did so. RVN VET71 Jan 2021 #73
What did he expect? Goblue50 Jan 2021 #25
I thought they were supposed to be Antifa pretending to be Trump supporters. I've been reading progree Jan 2021 #76
Yep! Rebl2 Jan 2021 #33
And he never had any to begin with! Initech Jan 2021 #60
Looks like the lobby of a Libyan brothel volstork Jan 2021 #80
He reminds me of the Austin Powers villain Goldmember. Initech Jan 2021 #82
AMEN!!!!! onecent Jan 2021 #65
Has he ever been to any of his rallies? BeyondGeography Jan 2021 #2
That was my initial thought as well Chainfire Jan 2021 #20
Exactly! mountain grammy Jan 2021 #34
Without the long ties and Ten Thousand dollar suits StClone Jan 2021 #67
and the penthouse, and the golden toilets.. mountain grammy Jan 2021 #69
I guess he expected them to be wearing Brooks Brothers suits and ties! Lonestarblue Jan 2021 #3
My first thought as well. nt pazzyanne Jan 2021 #15
Either nice clothes or cosplay gear, preferably just off the rack clean Militia Camo or SWAT gear. haele Jan 2021 #68
Or whatever the fuck this is. Initech Jan 2021 #74
Perhaps he should have Y-Vanka have her Chinese sweatshops make uniforms. yankeepants Jan 2021 #4
Yeah, dress them up a little, put them in a Military parade Ohioboy Jan 2021 #57
He really isn't going to enjoy prison... (n/t) Borderer Jan 2021 #5
Was this what he was expecting? Lochloosa Jan 2021 #6
nope. their boots are not shined, pants not pressed, hats crooked, etc etc riversedge Jan 2021 #16
Yeah, but better armed. marble falls Jan 2021 #23
Maybe the throwback uniforms of white polo shirts and khakis. Harker Jan 2021 #44
I almost picked that one Lochloosa Jan 2021 #49
The 'last ditch' and 'bottom of the barrel' connotations Harker Jan 2021 #54
Prefers Brooks Brothers riots central scrutinizer Jan 2021 #7
+1. Although this has Rodger Stone written all over it... nt mitch96 Jan 2021 #17
Well, it doesn't look like your 2021 inaugural ball, Mister Trump. nt JustABozoOnThisBus Jan 2021 #8
So I'm guessing they wouldn't pass the dress code central scrutinizer Jan 2021 #9
How clueless can you get? mwb970 Jan 2021 #10
Maybe he thinks they should wear suits, like the Mafia. raccoon Jan 2021 #11
This quote has me confused PJMcK Jan 2021 #12
"A close adviser to the president" AirmensMom Jan 2021 #18
What the maggot tells its teRorists are just other lies to keep manipulating them... Lock him up. Jan 2021 #79
Bemused for sure. As an Adderall-addict and an old and senile man, he's torn between ecstasy and... machoneman Jan 2021 #40
He also hires the poorly educated birdographer Jan 2021 #47
Was Orange Julius REALLY expecting another Brooks Brothers Riot Vogon_Glory Jan 2021 #13
White House directive for future insurrectionist riots: "Mob members visibly participating Atticus Jan 2021 #14
"He doesn't like low class things," an anonymous WH source said. Texin Jan 2021 #19
This is funny soryang Jan 2021 #21
Has he looked at Eric or Junior lately? For that matter, how about strumpets Melania and Ivanka? George II Jan 2021 #24
"He doesn't like low-class things." Explains why he hates himself and his whole family. niyad Jan 2021 #26
What? Who did he think his supporters were ??? liberalla Jan 2021 #27
They should have gone to Brooks Brothers and bought a muntrv Jan 2021 #28
And if they didn't have any liquid assets GarySeven Jan 2021 #31
Brooks Brothers went bankrupt over the summer... Moostache Jan 2021 #62
Les Miserables Lock him up. Jan 2021 #29
He is so self absorbed MuseRider Jan 2021 #30
Seriously? He never looked behind him at the rallies? Dukkha Jan 2021 #32
Oh please, let A.L.L. his supporters hear how much they disappointed the dear leader... liberalla Jan 2021 #35
Well, they failed the coup so they're suckers and losers (and they don't care). nt Lock him up. Jan 2021 #81
Instead of Broooks Brothers Riot Redux, he got Double Down on Duck Dynasty Orange Buffoon Jan 2021 #36
Wasn't it General Mattis, Corgigal Jan 2021 #37
This message was self-deleted by its author Aviation Pro Jan 2021 #38
Isn't Rebl2 Jan 2021 #39
Uhhhh, didn't tRUMP look out at his devotees at his rallies??? Not a top hat and tails crowd. NoMoreRepugs Jan 2021 #41
+1 million no_hypocrisy Jan 2021 #43
A truly insane manchild Evolve Dammit Jan 2021 #42
Obviously he has never seen them before birdographer Jan 2021 #45
Well, guess what trump, 99% of your supporters ARE LOW CLASS, Escurumbele Jan 2021 #46
He should launch a new clothing line to dress them nuxvomica Jan 2021 #48
His new deep, personal grief is losing the PGA golf event in 2022. hay rick Jan 2021 #50
Some of Trump's very fine people Botany Jan 2021 #51
i don't like "low class" things either. backroadblast Jan 2021 #52
My rage is growing at this man and his traitorous mobs. PatrickforO Jan 2021 #53
The orange billowing bag of pus doesn't have the least idea of what CLASS is. sdfernando Jan 2021 #55
😂🤣😂 Alacritous Crier Jan 2021 #56
"Ketchup on well done steak," Botany Jan 2021 #58
Ugh... that sounds quite awful! Initech Jan 2021 #61
You remind me of a tale OldBaldy1701E Jan 2021 #63
Yeah that just seems wrong! Initech Jan 2021 #66
When I was a chef years ago... Alacritous Crier Jan 2021 #78
Anyone notice that 2 of Baron's toy cars are limos? KS Toronado Jan 2021 #77
His crowd has always looked low class. Now the whole world knows! Initech Jan 2021 #59
First clue - defecating in the halls and smearing feces on the walls. deminks Jan 2021 #64
I think he meant to say JTOL Jan 2021 #70
There isn't supposed to be a class system in the US twodogsbarking Jan 2021 #71
Well, tjey never had any class to begin with! Initech Jan 2021 #72
He loves the "uneducated" ... low class no nothings, hardly held a book but Miigwech Jan 2021 #75
As noted - Brooks Brothers (now bankrupt) riot BumRushDaShow Jan 2021 #83

progree

(10,909 posts)
76. I thought they were supposed to be Antifa pretending to be Trump supporters. I've been reading
Tue Jan 12, 2021, 02:36 PM
Jan 2021

that's the Repuke talking point. Now Trump is calling them his supporters?

volstork

(5,403 posts)
80. Looks like the lobby of a Libyan brothel
Tue Jan 12, 2021, 03:04 PM
Jan 2021

done up by Gaddafi's coked-up decorator.

So, yeah-- REALLY high-class.

Chainfire

(17,576 posts)
20. That was my initial thought as well
Tue Jan 12, 2021, 09:59 AM
Jan 2021

He knows what kinds of ignorant people fall for his lies. Was he expecting school teachers and stock brokers?

The thing is, those that invaded the Capitol ARE Trump's people.

StClone

(11,686 posts)
67. Without the long ties and Ten Thousand dollar suits
Tue Jan 12, 2021, 01:23 PM
Jan 2021

Trump is much like his base, though with an exponentially larger penchant for lying.

Lonestarblue

(10,030 posts)
3. I guess he expected them to be wearing Brooks Brothers suits and ties!
Tue Jan 12, 2021, 09:09 AM
Jan 2021

Hey, Trump supporters, your god thinks you’re all low-class scum he would allow in the front door of Mar-a-Lago!

haele

(12,663 posts)
68. Either nice clothes or cosplay gear, preferably just off the rack clean Militia Camo or SWAT gear.
Tue Jan 12, 2021, 01:30 PM
Jan 2021

No winter jackets, masks or beanies, just MAGA hats or helmets. No scruffy looking wimmins or guys that look like retired uncles or aunts, either - just virile military looking guys and hot chicks with duck lips.

His idea of supporters.

Haele

Harker

(14,029 posts)
54. The 'last ditch' and 'bottom of the barrel' connotations
Tue Jan 12, 2021, 11:46 AM
Jan 2021

of photos of the Volkssturm are quite poignant.

PJMcK

(22,038 posts)
12. This quote has me confused
Tue Jan 12, 2021, 09:30 AM
Jan 2021
A close adviser to the president told the newspaper Mr Trump was “bemused” by the attacks.


Did the adviser actually mean "bemused?" Or did he think it meant the same thing as "amused?"

Bemused means to be puzzled, confused or bewildered.

Amused means to be entertained in a light, playful, or pleasant manner.

Which of these emotions did Trump experience? They're different, of course.

AirmensMom

(14,643 posts)
18. "A close adviser to the president"
Tue Jan 12, 2021, 09:49 AM
Jan 2021

is all you need to know. He doesn't choose the brightest bulbs in the pack. I mean, these thugs are calling themselves patriots, after all. These words they keep using, I don't think they mean what they think they mean.

Trump told the thugs they're special and he loves them. From his own mouth. It's clear he was happy with his handiwork.

Lock him up.

(6,937 posts)
79. What the maggot tells its teRorists are just other lies to keep manipulating them...
Tue Jan 12, 2021, 03:01 PM
Jan 2021

It despises them, in reality, and thinks they are suckers and losers.

machoneman

(4,007 posts)
40. Bemused for sure. As an Adderall-addict and an old and senile man, he's torn between ecstasy and...
Tue Jan 12, 2021, 10:55 AM
Jan 2021

..befuddlement as to what he was seeing. Note the low class commentary. He was befuddled that more, like a lot more, well-turned out businessmen weren't in the crowd. The word fits.

Vogon_Glory

(9,125 posts)
13. Was Orange Julius REALLY expecting another Brooks Brothers Riot
Tue Jan 12, 2021, 09:32 AM
Jan 2021

Like the right-wing politicos outside the Florida vote canvassers’ door in 2001?

No, that’s what the bulk of your followers look like.

Atticus

(15,124 posts)
14. White House directive for future insurrectionist riots: "Mob members visibly participating
Tue Jan 12, 2021, 09:36 AM
Jan 2021

in future assaults on the US government shall be appropriately attired in white polo shirts, khaki slacks and red MAGA caps. Hair, including facial hair, should be freshly washed and neatly groomed."

Texin

(2,596 posts)
19. "He doesn't like low class things," an anonymous WH source said.
Tue Jan 12, 2021, 09:53 AM
Jan 2021

Jeebus. He thinks if it wears a red MAGA tee or a suit and a tie, it looks respectable.

soryang

(3,299 posts)
21. This is funny
Tue Jan 12, 2021, 10:02 AM
Jan 2021

this has always been the issue between "old money" elites and Trump, that he didn't have any class. He went on the howard stern show for chrissakes. Look at his vulgar tastes in general.

George II

(67,782 posts)
24. Has he looked at Eric or Junior lately? For that matter, how about strumpets Melania and Ivanka?
Tue Jan 12, 2021, 10:07 AM
Jan 2021

They're all about as low class looking as one can find.

The sons looks like sleazebags and the other two look and walk like they're getting ready for the line-up at a brothel.

GarySeven

(940 posts)
31. And if they didn't have any liquid assets
Tue Jan 12, 2021, 10:43 AM
Jan 2021

They could get their money from their daddy or gotten a loan from a Russian oligarch.

Moostache

(9,897 posts)
62. Brooks Brothers went bankrupt over the summer...
Tue Jan 12, 2021, 12:38 PM
Jan 2021

They are out of business and sold off to a venture /vulture capital firm...

Brooks Brothers announced in August 2020 that it would be purchased by Authentic Brands Group and by SPARC Group LLC (Simon Properties Authentic Retail Concepts Group LLC), a joint venture between Authentic Brands Group and Simon Property Group.

MuseRider

(34,112 posts)
30. He is so self absorbed
Tue Jan 12, 2021, 10:41 AM
Jan 2021

that when he looked out at his rally crowds all he saw were thousands of himself. Had to be or else he would have been annoyed since the beginning.

liberalla

(9,250 posts)
35. Oh please, let A.L.L. his supporters hear how much they disappointed the dear leader...
Tue Jan 12, 2021, 10:48 AM
Jan 2021

They might get a better idea about who they are rioting for...
Geez.


Not rooting! It's rioting!

Corgigal

(9,291 posts)
37. Wasn't it General Mattis,
Tue Jan 12, 2021, 10:53 AM
Jan 2021

who told us that Trump sees everything through a TV?

The mans brain is fried. We need a rhino tranquilizer dart.

Response to riversedge (Original post)

Rebl2

(13,535 posts)
39. Isn't
Tue Jan 12, 2021, 10:55 AM
Jan 2021

that pretty much what the people at his rallies looked like? Didn’t hear him complaining about those crowds. Who did he expect to show up last week at the rally. Men in suits and ties and women in formal dress, and heels? What a weirdo he is. He doesn’t like low class things? All he has to do is look in the mirror and see low class.

birdographer

(1,333 posts)
45. Obviously he has never seen them before
Tue Jan 12, 2021, 11:15 AM
Jan 2021

I think about all the photos I have seen from his rally crowds, the dirty-haired women with stained tank tops not covering their ample bellies, the unshaven men missing several teeth, morons looking like morons. Does he think the poorly educated dress and groom well? Scum looks like scum. He attracts the lowest class.

Escurumbele

(3,401 posts)
46. Well, guess what trump, 99% of your supporters ARE LOW CLASS,
Tue Jan 12, 2021, 11:18 AM
Jan 2021

they are also LOW THINKERS, just like you.

The fact that your father left you a fortune doesn't mean anything, you never learned manners, you never learned the way to get out of YOUR LOW CLASS, that is one of the reasons the New York high class never accepted you, they knew you are a low-life, and still are, alike people attract.

You may pooh on a golden toilet, which by the way is a sign of low class (nouveau riche), but you and your family will never stop being low-life.

nuxvomica

(12,434 posts)
48. He should launch a new clothing line to dress them
Tue Jan 12, 2021, 11:19 AM
Jan 2021

They could call it Les Deplorables and feature long, red clip-on ties and velcro fastenings on the shirts, so no need to fuss with buttons when you're heading out to terrorize your neighborhood and complain about how much a victim you are.

hay rick

(7,629 posts)
50. His new deep, personal grief is losing the PGA golf event in 2022.
Tue Jan 12, 2021, 11:30 AM
Jan 2021

Not Covid, not the violence of his supporters and acts of sedition, not impeachment, etc.

PatrickforO

(14,585 posts)
53. My rage is growing at this man and his traitorous mobs.
Tue Jan 12, 2021, 11:36 AM
Jan 2021

I am so angry at what he has done to our republic.

This can NEVER happen again, and we aren't out of the doghouse yet.

sdfernando

(4,937 posts)
55. The orange billowing bag of pus doesn't have the least idea of what CLASS is.
Tue Jan 12, 2021, 11:51 AM
Jan 2021

I've seen down-and-out homeless people that have more class in their little toe than that cretin has in his entire family. He doesn't get it and he never will!

Alacritous Crier

(3,816 posts)
56. 😂🤣😂
Tue Jan 12, 2021, 11:53 AM
Jan 2021
“He doesn’t like low class things,” an anonymous White House source told the magazine.



LOL! Look at this fuckstick! He knows nothing but low class. Ketchup on well done steak, indeed!




Botany

(70,539 posts)
58. "Ketchup on well done steak,"
Tue Jan 12, 2021, 12:17 PM
Jan 2021

NY strip steak too (cheap cut) .... which is OK but nowhere close to a rib eye, a t-bone, a filet mignon,
prime rib, standing rib roast, or even a good marinated flank steak. (if you are a meat eater)

The man has zero class. KFC, McDonalds, Burger King, Taco Bell, and diet pepsi is his diet.

Initech

(100,089 posts)
61. Ugh... that sounds quite awful!
Tue Jan 12, 2021, 12:32 PM
Jan 2021

As a steak lover, even burning a piece of meat to a crisp is a sacrilege in my book! But then slathering it with Heinz? Even more puke-worthy!

OldBaldy1701E

(5,138 posts)
63. You remind me of a tale
Tue Jan 12, 2021, 01:06 PM
Jan 2021

a former roomie told me. He worked at a Morton's and one day a guy came in, ordered one of their prime cuts, then slathered ketchup on it just as the head chef walked into the dining room. The chef walked over, removed the plate from the table and said, "I will get you another steak sir.. this one is ruined." before taking it back into the kitchen. I was told the guy was stunned and did not say a word. I confirmed this story with the chef at a later date, and I thought he was going to gag when recounting his version to me. LOL.

Alacritous Crier

(3,816 posts)
78. When I was a chef years ago...
Tue Jan 12, 2021, 02:53 PM
Jan 2021

I had a customer keep sending the steak back because it wasn't well done enough. The third time it came it I yelled, "Why don't you just order chicken?!" The owner came in and said, "He heard you." I laughed and said "Whoops!" My boss said, "Ahh, fuck 'em."

Initech

(100,089 posts)
59. His crowd has always looked low class. Now the whole world knows!
Tue Jan 12, 2021, 12:18 PM
Jan 2021

He only attracts the crazies, the gun humpers, and the violent thugs. It's a perfect cocktail just waiting for something to ignite it. And that fuse was lit by him last week.

deminks

(11,017 posts)
64. First clue - defecating in the halls and smearing feces on the walls.
Tue Jan 12, 2021, 01:07 PM
Jan 2021

low class no matter how they look.

Then they murdered, maimed, threatened, destroyed, looted, brought Russians in to steal things, erected a hangman's scaffold, chanted about the death of Pence. All at dear orangeness' direction.

Naw, someone must have told him they looked low class. He wouldn't have figured that out on his own.

twodogsbarking

(9,774 posts)
71. There isn't supposed to be a class system in the US
Tue Jan 12, 2021, 01:48 PM
Jan 2021

but I can see Trump disagrees. Just another insult to regular folks.

Initech

(100,089 posts)
72. Well, tjey never had any class to begin with!
Tue Jan 12, 2021, 02:08 PM
Jan 2021

The people who Trump attracts are people who pride themselves on being low class individuals.

 

Miigwech

(3,741 posts)
75. He loves the "uneducated" ... low class no nothings, hardly held a book but
Tue Jan 12, 2021, 02:15 PM
Jan 2021

give them the internet and all the can find in "their research" are conspiracy theories, BS and lies .... who could have guessed at that result? Like handing a slide rule to monkey.

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