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rzemanfl

(29,565 posts)
Fri Feb 10, 2017, 06:24 PM Feb 2017

I am a Twitter nitwit. I know almost nothing about it.

I have @realDonaldTrump in my "favorites" so I can read his churlish rants when they happen. Someone here suggested that a while back. Does that mean I am a "follower?"

I am quite certain millions of other liberals and sane people are also checking on his Twitter tantrums. If he is deriving any sort of satisfaction from this I want to stop it. Preferably in some noticeable way.

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Big Blue Marble

(5,093 posts)
1. No you are not officially following him.
Fri Feb 10, 2017, 06:31 PM
Feb 2017

Bookmarking a Twitter account is a great way to "follow"
anyone. You can check in, but not count.

Do take note of the pushback on his twits; they are
amazingly brazen and often funny.

northoftheborder

(7,572 posts)
2. I have thought all along that ignoring his tweets completely would be the best strategy.
Fri Feb 10, 2017, 06:32 PM
Feb 2017

He should be forced to have normal press conferences where he has to be confronted with questions.

rzemanfl

(29,565 posts)
4. Actually, he should be forced to leave the White House in handcuffs and ankle chains with a bag
Fri Feb 10, 2017, 06:42 PM
Feb 2017

over his head. I can dream, can't I?

Motley13

(3,867 posts)
3. I google "trump tweets" often & they encourage me to sign up, but I don't care to
Fri Feb 10, 2017, 06:33 PM
Feb 2017

so I just read his garbage

rzemanfl

(29,565 posts)
8. Hi Skittles! I don't follow him, but I do look at his tweets from time to time. What a
Fri Feb 10, 2017, 07:52 PM
Feb 2017

so-called president.

theglammistress

(348 posts)
6. You don't need to follow the orange one
Fri Feb 10, 2017, 06:53 PM
Feb 2017

The feckless media breathlessly reports on every tweet the second he sends them.

Kahuna7

(2,531 posts)
7. I've been following him for years for the same reason you do...
Fri Feb 10, 2017, 07:16 PM
Feb 2017

A lot of liberals follow and have followed him. All of his "followers" are not supporters.

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