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Initech

(100,099 posts)
Fri Oct 19, 2018, 12:07 PM Oct 2018

So let me get this straight.

In the two weeks since Khashoggi's killing, Trump has been actively trying to justify violence against journalists.

Then last night he goes full MAGA and suggests that Greg Gianforte was correct in body slamming that journalist, and is encouraging more violence.

He is literally turning our government into the WWE. We are a few elections away from seeing Rage In The Cage matches in Congress. Holy fuck.

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So let me get this straight. (Original Post) Initech Oct 2018 OP
Trumplandia liberal N proud Oct 2018 #1
Hey, he got a big laugh out of it. His cult followers thought it was hilarious. Arkansas Granny Oct 2018 #2
Yup. MontanaMama Oct 2018 #18
And that's why he says what he says. And why he won't stop. SammyWinstonJack Oct 2018 #28
Only the WWE is fake lapfog_1 Oct 2018 #3
His whole campaign was WWE underpants Oct 2018 #4
No doubt Trump was high fiving the Saudis over Khashoggi. Initech Oct 2018 #6
exchanging lists CloudWatcher Oct 2018 #12
Apparently this is exactly what Jared has been up to leftieNanner Oct 2018 #15
How did HE get Scarsdale Oct 2018 #21
He certainly did not earn that security clearance leftieNanner Oct 2018 #30
and for extra special dickheadedness Cosmocat Oct 2018 #5
I think Trump and the MAGAholes are the ones who want mob rule. Initech Oct 2018 #7
When the economy tanks. nt ginnyinWI Oct 2018 #11
Remember,,,,,,,,, Cryptoad Oct 2018 #8
vote in nov, provide a check BigGermanGuy Oct 2018 #9
If a person encourages violence should they be free from reciprocation? olegramps Oct 2018 #10
By his approval, Trump encourages violence against journalists ... keithbvadu2 Oct 2018 #13
HAHAHAHAHA leftieNanner Oct 2018 #16
'journalists' - should have used the semi-quotes? keithbvadu2 Oct 2018 #17
semi-quotes for leftieNanner Oct 2018 #29
No they're pundits. Initech Oct 2018 #22
This cannot end well world wide wally Oct 2018 #14
He was an active WWE performer The Wizard Oct 2018 #19
I've been expecting him Bettie Oct 2018 #20
I was thinking more Mad Max. Initech Oct 2018 #23
Is that Ted Nugent? LiberalLovinLug Oct 2018 #24
God I hope not! Initech Oct 2018 #25
It's exponentially Worse than the WWE.. it's real Cha Oct 2018 #26
Oh I know! Initech Oct 2018 #27

underpants

(182,868 posts)
4. His whole campaign was WWE
Fri Oct 19, 2018, 12:23 PM
Oct 2018

I'd be shocked if McMahon was advising him but I've never even seen a report implying that.

He plays "face" and "heel" and then there's some brief violence (staged during the campaign I'm pretty sure) and then declares victory. Now at his rallies there's no protests/violence so he just lets the audience created it in their sad little minds.

CloudWatcher

(1,851 posts)
12. exchanging lists
Fri Oct 19, 2018, 01:16 PM
Oct 2018

I suspect they're exchanging hit lists. You whack my enemies and I'll whack yours. And we'll all have a great time!

leftieNanner

(15,143 posts)
15. Apparently this is exactly what Jared has been up to
Fri Oct 19, 2018, 01:36 PM
Oct 2018

He gave MBS lists of his enemies from the Top Secret Intelligence reports in exchange for $$$$$ for his failing real estate empire.

Scarsdale

(9,426 posts)
21. How did HE get
Fri Oct 19, 2018, 02:19 PM
Oct 2018

security clearance? He is as "qualified" for his position as Orange Ass is for his. Or, Wanka is for hers, or the Forst Nakid Laydee is for hers.

leftieNanner

(15,143 posts)
30. He certainly did not earn that security clearance
Fri Oct 19, 2018, 07:07 PM
Oct 2018

In fact, he was denied for a long time. Unfortunately, The Orange One has the power to grant security clearance to anyone.

Cosmocat

(14,568 posts)
5. and for extra special dickheadedness
Fri Oct 19, 2018, 12:51 PM
Oct 2018

continues to spark the "dems want mob rule" meme that these idiots now believe as reality.

WHEN
WILL
THIS
COUNTY
STOP
INDULGING
THIS
SHIT
!!!!

Initech

(100,099 posts)
7. I think Trump and the MAGAholes are the ones who want mob rule.
Fri Oct 19, 2018, 01:02 PM
Oct 2018

And it seems they are getting their way right now.

Cryptoad

(8,254 posts)
8. Remember,,,,,,,,,
Fri Oct 19, 2018, 01:02 PM
Oct 2018

a mouse doesn't fart in a Saudi Embassy that the Royals are not aware of it happening!

 

BigGermanGuy

(131 posts)
9. vote in nov, provide a check
Fri Oct 19, 2018, 01:04 PM
Oct 2018

work like hell for 2 years

if he steals 2020..


"nothing you can do folks, nothing, although you 2nd amendment folks, maybe there is" - D. J. Trump

olegramps

(8,200 posts)
10. If a person encourages violence should they be free from reciprocation?
Fri Oct 19, 2018, 01:09 PM
Oct 2018

Trump has called for people to actually beat up of his detractors. It would seem to me that members of the press, and any citizen for that matter have the right, to challenge him and defend themselves. Why hasn't he been cited for violence. If the boss of a mob has someone beaten up or killed then they can be held accountable. Why not this louse? Why is he exempt from charges of inciting violence? I would really like to know.

keithbvadu2

(36,877 posts)
13. By his approval, Trump encourages violence against journalists ...
Fri Oct 19, 2018, 01:20 PM
Oct 2018

By his approval, Trump encourages violence against journalists ...

Are Hannity, Limbaugh, Billo, Pirro ok with that?

Being journalists themselves.

Initech

(100,099 posts)
27. Oh I know!
Fri Oct 19, 2018, 03:56 PM
Oct 2018

I really feear what they're going to do to us after the election. They would kill us or lock us up if they knew they could get away with it.

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