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#25 Re: Trump
November 09, 2016, 05:46:55 am

trumper

A person whose beliefs are mostly based on half-truths, lies and misconceptions put forth by others they admire and choose to follow instead of relying on their own intellect.
My co-worker's rigid and shallow opinions show what a trumper he is becoming.
#uneducated #informed #naive #knowledgeable #ignorant #erudite #dogmatic
by lifeonearth October 18, 2016


http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=trumper

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#26 Re: Trump
November 09, 2016, 05:59:10 am
Oh. Fuck.

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#27 Re: Trump
November 09, 2016, 06:09:28 am
Oh dear, not looking good.

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#28 Re: Trump
November 09, 2016, 06:12:29 am
Surely it's over now, can't see how Clinton can win PA, and she need(ed) to.

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#29 Re: Trump
November 09, 2016, 06:19:19 am
Still, citizens of the USA get to elect a different president if they don't like this one in four years time.....

Unlike Brexit.

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#30 Re: Trump
November 09, 2016, 06:53:31 am
Old but apt:

http://newsthump.com/2016/07/16/the-winchester-now-full/


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#31 Re: Trump
November 09, 2016, 06:54:15 am
As long as the Republicans don't get the House and the Senate it'll be ok......... Oh.......

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#32 Re: Trump
November 09, 2016, 06:56:01 am


Unlike Brexit.

It's been such an odd year, I'm 3.64% clinging to the hope that Brexit won't happen...

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#33 Re: Trump
November 09, 2016, 07:03:25 am
May I be the first to congratulate Vladimir Putin on a stunning victory.

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#34 Re: Trump
November 09, 2016, 07:24:20 am
So, investment advice needed.
I'm thinking Brick and Concrete manufacturers?
Barbwire and possibly tattoo ink makers?
US Engineering companies that can build large, hermetically sealed rooms?
Who makes that Zyklon shit these days?


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#35 Re: Trump
November 09, 2016, 07:37:32 am
Pitch forks has to be a good bet...

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November 09, 2016, 07:40:21 am

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#37 Re: Trump
November 09, 2016, 07:56:53 am

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#38 Re: Trump
November 09, 2016, 08:00:53 am
please don't bring her into this

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#39 Re: Trump
November 09, 2016, 08:10:36 am
OK can anyone with a better understanding of the merican system clarify whether he's actually be able to do all the crazy things he's promised? I'm thinking building the wall, kicking out muslims, free guns for sex offenders, free limousines for sociopaths etc? What power does he actually have, don't these things have to get through house of reps/congress or some shit?

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#40 Re: Trump
November 09, 2016, 08:15:10 am
OK can anyone with a better understanding of the merican system clarify whether he's actually be able to do all the crazy things he's promised? I'm thinking building the wall, kicking out muslims, free guns for sex offenders, free limousines for sociopaths etc? What power does he actually have, don't these things have to get through house of reps/congress or some shit?

I believe the lunatics are on the grass in both houses.
Might one suggest:




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#41 Re: Trump
November 09, 2016, 08:16:11 am
Yeah but don't at least half the GOP hate him?

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#42 Re: Trump
November 09, 2016, 08:20:28 am
My take from more informed commentators, is that he will be domestically limited, but that his impact in the wider world could be potentially devastating.


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#43 Re: Trump
November 09, 2016, 08:24:36 am
Think happy thoughts. In four years it'll probably all be over...


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#44 Re: Trump
November 09, 2016, 08:28:58 am
This has to be the best indication of the future:

http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/canadas-immigration-website-crashes_uk_5822afeae4b0c2e24ab15a28?26ow93a62mp6fajor


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#45 Re: Trump
November 09, 2016, 08:46:23 am
I can't believe that asshole won. :no:


Think happy thoughts. In four years it'll probably all be over...



Did you not get the memo. Trump ordered the gassing of all cute puppies. Fighting dog breeds only from now on.

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#46 Re: Trump
November 09, 2016, 08:49:56 am
OK can anyone with a better understanding of the merican system clarify whether he's actually be able to do all the crazy things he's promised? I'm thinking building the wall, kicking out muslims, free guns for sex offenders, free limousines for sociopaths etc? What power does he actually have, don't these things have to get through house of reps/congress or some shit?

The channel I'm watching have just said he's limited to where he fires missiles and Supreme Court appointment. Plenty of scope to duck things up, his iolationism/friendship with Putin is the biggest foreign policy problem. I expect Russia to be more overt I their actions in Stria and Ukraine

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#47 Re: Trump
November 09, 2016, 09:23:31 am
This image is quite handy.


Lots of power. Controls the military (with approval of the senate), can veto or repeal legislation, appoints the supreme court who interpret the constitution, appoints the cabinet.
I imagine there's some caveats in there but much more personal political power than we give to our PM.

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#48 Re: Trump
November 09, 2016, 09:30:53 am
We're fucked then.

Still trying to get my head round a system where someone with no political experience whatsoever can be made a head of state. Just a chancer with some cash will do.

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#49 Re: Trump
November 09, 2016, 09:40:15 am
 :agree:

Looking forward (kind of) to hearing from our own correspondent in Philly...

Have gangs of right wingers starting lining up "foreigners" and deporting them yet?  :'(

 

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