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global1

(25,252 posts)
Wed May 22, 2019, 12:35 PM May 2019

Kind Of Dumb On Trump's Part......

I believe that the Dems were giving Trump a gift with 'infrastructure'. Cooperating with him by the Dems - IMHO - would have given Trump a feather in his cap as infrastructure spending would further energize the economy; stimulate all kinds of manufacturing (i.e., building supplies, machinery, etc) and create a crap load of jobs. He could have really made hay of 'infrastructure' - but I believe he's squandered the opportunity. He could have taken credit for all of that.

Now - it will turn out to be another failure of his administration. Another so-called 'promise' that will not be realized by him.

Infrastructure will have to wait until the Dems win back the WH. Take the Senate and maintain the House - all in 2020. Trump just gave the Dems running for the nomination another platform to run on.

The American People are craving 'infrastructure rebuilding' and it will be the Dems that will deliver on that.

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ginnyinWI

(17,276 posts)
1. out of control
Wed May 22, 2019, 12:38 PM
May 2019

He's letting his emotions run him and can't control himself. Very little ability to do that. His lying is all he ever falls back on.

We are watching his presidency come apart bit by bit. Marching toward the dustbin of history.

ProudMNDemocrat

(16,786 posts)
2. Trump just gave away the White House and both Houses of Congress.....
Wed May 22, 2019, 12:39 PM
May 2019

All because Trump can't see reason.

The Velveteen Ocelot

(115,732 posts)
3. More evidence of a couple of things:
Wed May 22, 2019, 12:40 PM
May 2019

{1} He's the world's worst negotiator, and {2} he's more scared of the House's subpoenas, especially of his financial records, than of anything else, and he will give up any political advantage to protect those materials.

underpants

(182,826 posts)
8. He is really really bad at this
Wed May 22, 2019, 12:47 PM
May 2019

He took a sure win no brainer and blew it up into what he probably thinks is a big win for himself.

People can dissect this any number of ways but it could just be as simple as him upstaging (he thinks) a woman for his base. Even simpler, he just had a fit.

Wounded Bear

(58,666 posts)
4. Trump is usually pretty smart about manipulating the media...
Wed May 22, 2019, 12:41 PM
May 2019

we'll see how this turns out. I'm sure the Foxbots will compliment him on his 'courage' and 'strength' and the sheeple will believe them.

Hopefully there is a shrinking number of people who buy his bullshit.

The Velveteen Ocelot

(115,732 posts)
9. Not nearly as smart as he thinks he is.
Wed May 22, 2019, 12:49 PM
May 2019

Pretty much all of them are on to him now, except for Fox - and even a few of the Foxbots have been straying from the herd.

Siwsan

(26,268 posts)
5. How far are we from a major infrastructure catastrophic event?
Wed May 22, 2019, 12:42 PM
May 2019

Another bridge, tunnel or major freeway multi-level overpass collapse?

I have no doubt, when one happens, (probably sooner, rather than later) he will blame it on the Democrats.

GusBob

(7,286 posts)
7. Isnt this like another government shut down of sorts?
Wed May 22, 2019, 12:44 PM
May 2019

Doesnt he ever learn

And if there is no legislation then theres more time for investigation

luvallpeeps

(935 posts)
10. The Dems were trying to give all Americans an "infrastructure gift".
Wed May 22, 2019, 12:54 PM
May 2019

We shouldn't be blackmailed into what we deserve either. My God he's a craven tool. Be best Brokeahontas. (and I'm cracking up because my grammarly is trying to make me type "be THE best".

onenote

(42,714 posts)
11. The House should pass an infrastructure bill
Wed May 22, 2019, 01:09 PM
May 2019

and send it to the Senate. If it gets through the Repub Senate and is sent to Trump, let him veto it if he wants.

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