The True Depths of Trump's Jaw-Dropping Lack of Empathy, Captured in 1 Telling Photo
https://www.popsugar.com/news/Photo-Trump-Notes-Parkland-Shooting-Listening-Session-44606934
(https://www.popsugar.com/news/Photo-Trump-Notes-Parkland-Shooting-Listening-Session-44606934)
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is this guy even human?
I am not a Trump fan.
That having been said, do you really want him to talk off the top of his head? Haven't we seen and heard enough outcry and political b***hing when Trump isn't held to a script?
So, he has a list of things he wants to make sure he DOES say instead of just running his mouth like usual, and the world burns again.
The man is a narcissist of the highest order. He does not think too much about what he will say because, in his eyes, everything he says is perfectly fine. That's his biggest problem in general when it comes to opening his mouth in public.
At least SOMEONE attempted to prevent him accidentally saying something that would lead to a bigger s**tstorm than Parkland already is. Someone attempted to keep the "narrative" (I hate that term 95% of the time.) focused on the victims and the families and the situation by giving the POTUS guidelines on what to say and how to say it so the focus would stay where it belongs.
That being said, he should have had an aide hand that list to him just before he spoke, and the same person should have taken it away from him as soon as he stopped talking.
I suppose everyone screaming about this thinks Obama pulled his speeches after various shootings right off the top of his head. Nope. Most likely he had a similar list of talking points, but he didn't carry it around so it could be photographed.
Actually, why are you concerned about Trump? He doesn't matter. Those kids and that community are the ONLY things that should be at the forefront here. Save your outrage and turn it into support for the victims who are recovering.
Your remarks are fair. However, would you, or anyone, need to write down "I hear you" ...with a smiley face? "I hear you?" :lookingup:
This offers insight into this person.
I thinks that's the number 5 in a circle; not a smiling face. Looks like there were several points labeled with numbers in circles.
Quote from: Pacman000 on February 22, 2018, 04:26:31 PM
I thinks that's the number 5 in a circle; not a smiling face. Looks like there were several points labeled with numbers in circles.
Fair.
It's the remark that perplexes me.
After President Trump's comments about African countries being sh*thole countries, I refuse to listen to anything he has to say.
I was born in Zimbabwe and live in South Africa: neither country is a sh*thole one.
Quote from: Trevor on February 23, 2018, 07:28:14 AM
After President Trump's comments about African countries being sh*thole countries, I refuse to listen to anything he has to say.
I was born in Zimbabwe and live in South Africa: neither country is a sh*thole one.
True. They have their political strife and economic problems, but calling a place a s**thole does nothing to help.
Now, if you could get a major corporation interested in koala racing, think of the tourism money!!!
(Just trying to lighten the tone. Still, I'd pay to watch koalas stumble sleepily after a branch full of eucalyptus leaves. :teddyr:)
Quote from: Chainsaw midget on February 22, 2018, 08:41:46 AM
is this guy even human?
I believe he is literally subhuman in some ways.
Three major car rental companies dump the NRA
https://thinkprogress.org/alamo-national-enterprise-dump-nra-35d326965744/
(https://thinkprogress.org/alamo-national-enterprise-dump-nra-35d326965744/)
You know this is like a case of life imitates art. In some early episodes of Capaldi's Dr. Who run he had problems with empathy and his companion. Clara, actually wrote out notes on cards for him to consult in situations where empathy might be needed.
No, I'm not making that up!!!
It got worse.
In an infinitely more egregious display of crass and vulgar lack of empathy along with astronomical levels of petty self aggrandizement, Putin's agent Orange has bragged that if he'd been there he'd have rushed into the school even without a weapon to stop the Florida school shooter.
Yes, it did: https://www.cnn.com/2018/02/26/politics/trump-florida-school-without-a-weapon/index.html (https://www.cnn.com/2018/02/26/politics/trump-florida-school-without-a-weapon/index.html)
I honestly believe the levels of hate and disgust I felt for this creature could not possibly reach any higher. How wrong I was.
To take a tragedy and use it to aggrandize yourself like this demonstrates a level of utter self obsession that absolutely precludes the slightest hint of human empathy, human compassion or even humanity itself.
Quote from: javakoala on February 23, 2018, 03:04:08 PM
Now, if you could get a major corporation interested in koala racing, think of the tourism money!!!
(Just trying to lighten the tone. Still, I'd pay to watch koalas stumble sleepily after a branch full of eucalyptus leaves. :teddyr:)
Can't tell if Javakoala knows that Koalas aren't from Africa or not, or is just a mega enthusiast for koalas generally (who by the way, probably need more "Java" to wake up)
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Quote from: dean on February 27, 2018, 02:42:06 AM
Quote from: javakoala on February 23, 2018, 03:04:08 PM
Now, if you could get a major corporation interested in koala racing, think of the tourism money!!!
(Just trying to lighten the tone. Still, I'd pay to watch koalas stumble sleepily after a branch full of eucalyptus leaves. :teddyr:)
Can't tell if Javakoala knows that Koalas aren't from Africa or not, or is just a mega enthusiast for koalas generally (who by the way, probably need more "Java" to wake up)
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Hey Dean, hope you're well. :smile:
Java was referencing a thing called Stupid Questions For South Africans that I posted years ago: the answer for one of them was that they have koala races in Hillbrow, Johannesburg and one should come naked. :buggedout: :teddyr: :teddyr:
Quote from: Svengoolie 3 on February 26, 2018, 10:45:57 PM
It got worse.
In an infinitely more egregious display of crass and vulgar lack of empathy along with astronomical levels of petty self aggrandizement, Putin's agent Orange has bragged that if he'd been there he'd have rushed into the school even without a weapon to stop the Florida school shooter.
Yes, it did: https://www.cnn.com/2018/02/26/politics/trump-florida-school-without-a-weapon/index.html (https://www.cnn.com/2018/02/26/politics/trump-florida-school-without-a-weapon/index.html)
I honestly believe the levels of hate and disgust I felt for this creature could not possibly reach any higher. How wrong I was.
To take a tragedy and use it to aggrandize yourself like this demonstrates a level of utter self obsession that absolutely precludes the slightest hint of human empathy, human compassion or even humanity itself.
That reminds me of an old interview he did where he admitted that he turned away in disgust as an old man was lying there bleeding to death in front of him.
He's a scumbag of the lowest level.
damn straight he is.
And every day he digs down to a whole new level. Pelucidar had better watch out.
Having the racist granddaughter of a Nazi ,Marion Maréchal-Le Pen, as buddy doesn't help either-
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/02/23/trumps-gop-is-morphing-into-frances-far-right/?utm_term=.30631157d5e9 (https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/02/23/trumps-gop-is-morphing-into-frances-far-right/?utm_term=.30631157d5e9)
I don't give a f**k what anyone says. Trump is a closet Nazi. And that closet seems to open wider every time he opens his mouth.
This is not about Liberal and Conservative anymore. It's about plain human decency and morality.
I worked and knew with too many redneck backwoods Trumpers who use the word 'n****r' anytime the speak of a black person, think all Mexicans born in the USA should only be allowed to live and work in migrant camps for white people, yet go to church on Sunday calling themselves "God fearin'" people. f**k them.
Yeah- I heard him say he was all for the restrictions on semi automatic weapons. But he's a liar. Just like DACA-he'll say this now, and do NOTHING later. He's a traitor in bed with Russia, a p***y grabber, was associated with a child molester who ran for office. He's a serial LIAR. he's a scumbag.
He's a scumbag.
Well! I hope nobody holds back! :teddyr:
http://youtu.be/Aj9VArxREqY (http://youtu.be/Aj9VArxREqY)
(https://i.imgur.com/cNTZF1p.jpg) (https://lunapic.com)
http://youtu.be/a6otjCKg594 (http://youtu.be/a6otjCKg594)
the man is a tinpot dictator. he's completely incapable of running a business,much less this country. does he have ANY appointed/hired staff members left? and hey, let's not mention the fact that his WIFE is technically an illegal immigrant, and her family is here due to" chain migration"...or mention the fact that not catching an STD is " his personal vietnam", or the FACT that he's a serial cheater who cheated while THIS wife was PREGNANT!! i could PUKE!
haters gonna hate :teddyr:
Quote from: lester1/2jr on March 03, 2018, 07:35:01 PM
haters gonna hate :teddyr:
C'mon Les, you can do better than that tired old line.
i should hope so. katy perry songs are annoying.
Quote from: 316zombie on March 03, 2018, 09:49:29 PM
i should hope so. katy perry songs are annoying.
Just so yer not the kill thread. :wink:
:cheers:
I really don't see the problem with him having notes. :question:
Quote from: akiratubo on March 04, 2018, 08:24:38 AM
I really don't see the problem with him having notes. :question:
Same. I don't like Trump, but this is a stretch.
(Check note to see how to respond like a human being)
I hear you.
Quote from: El Misfit on March 04, 2018, 09:31:36 AM
Quote from: akiratubo on March 04, 2018, 08:24:38 AM
I really don't see the problem with him having notes. :question:
Same. I don't like Trump, but this is a stretch.
(check note how to respond like a human being)
I hear you.
rc- that's my contribution. I try to keep it short and to the point
Quote from: Trevor on February 23, 2018, 07:28:14 AM
After President Trump's comments about African countries being sh*thole countries, I refuse to listen to anything he has to say.
I was born in Zimbabwe and live in South Africa: neither country is a sh*thole one.
In fairness, we don't know for sure he actually said that. We got Dick Derbin's word for it, and he's not exactly a reliable source of information.
Second, are you gonna tell me docs like this are just fantasy propaganda?
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You yourself once said that you were worried things were going to "get bad" in your country. (Don't recall your exact words, but they were something to that effect.)
Your ding at dick durbin aside the statement reported is consistent with trump's publicly and repeatedly demonstrated behavior and personality so it is quite plausible. Also other people did not universally deny it.