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wt1531

(424 posts)
Sat Dec 2, 2017, 12:29 AM Dec 2017

Remember Trump pushing aside/shoving one world leader to get to the front of the row

I think it was the G8 or G20 summit in Europe. Trump just agressively shoves aside one world leader to be seen at the front spot of the line up, without even apologizing to or acknowledging the guy (some country's leader) he just physically assaulted on international TV....that sticks in my mind as a perfect encapsulation of his personality....just win or appear to be winning at any cost. High school bullies do that...push aside the weak to get to the front of the line even if it is not their turn. Typical bully trait.

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Remember Trump pushing aside/shoving one world leader to get to the front of the row (Original Post) wt1531 Dec 2017 OP
Here's the video. I still can hardly believe he did something so rude. The Velveteen Ocelot Dec 2017 #1
I remember that, too. Grammy23 Dec 2017 #4
Beat me to it A HERETIC I AM Dec 2017 #2
The world is watching rainin Dec 2017 #3
worst part D_Master81 Dec 2017 #5
That and his expression. janx Dec 2017 #8
It's his Mussolini face. Apparently he practiced it. hedda_foil Dec 2017 #9
He just looks like a dumb bully to me. janx Dec 2017 #12
His body language is despicable.. Marie Marie Dec 2017 #6
I watched it again, noticed something I hadn't before: The Velveteen Ocelot Dec 2017 #7
You're right, what a jerk. Marie Marie Dec 2017 #13
like a lobotomized primate; nothing but a brainstem on overdrive diva77 Dec 2017 #15
+1000 smirkymonkey Dec 2017 #16
Yeah, Donald is sooo obviously, The Worlds Most Famous Total Asshole. nt greyl Dec 2017 #10
one of those things which just shows what a piece of shit someone is JI7 Dec 2017 #11
Yes, such a perfect example of who he is.. FormerOstrich Dec 2017 #14
Of course they had more important stuff to do. oasis Dec 2017 #17

Grammy23

(5,810 posts)
4. I remember that, too.
Sat Dec 2, 2017, 12:35 AM
Dec 2017

It was quite obvious he thought HE should be at the front of the pack. And didn’t mind ramming his way to the front ahead of others. I wish there had been thought bubbles above the heads of the other leaders showing what they were thinking.

He really is an ass wearing an extra long red tie.

rainin

(3,011 posts)
3. The world is watching
Sat Dec 2, 2017, 12:33 AM
Dec 2017

and I bet millions of people around the world, including the most powerful world leaders are as nervous as I am tonight. The future of the world hangs in the balance.

janx

(24,128 posts)
12. He just looks like a dumb bully to me.
Sat Dec 2, 2017, 01:45 AM
Dec 2017

I doubt he knows anything about Mussolini, but I appreciate the comparison.

Marie Marie

(9,999 posts)
6. His body language is despicable..
Sat Dec 2, 2017, 12:52 AM
Dec 2017

The shove, the lifted head tilt, the chin jut (you can almost hear the nonverbal grunt) while grabbing his jacket (might as well have beaten his chest) reminds me of a large primate showing his dominance. His ego was on full display. Oh Mr Mueller, please take this maniac down and teach him some humility.

The Velveteen Ocelot

(115,710 posts)
7. I watched it again, noticed something I hadn't before:
Sat Dec 2, 2017, 01:10 AM
Dec 2017

The PM of Montenegro appears to be having a conversation with Jens Stoltenberg, and Trump not only pushes the PM aside but interrupts his conversation.

What a swine...

Marie Marie

(9,999 posts)
13. You're right, what a jerk.
Sat Dec 2, 2017, 01:55 AM
Dec 2017

You know, the first time I saw this, I thought he was joking because it was so over the top, that it looked like something one would exaggerate if one was joking or being playful. After all, no one would actually BE that rude. Then I realized that this was Trump and he wasn't joking. Then all I felt was horror that the President of my country could actually be this boorish. Oh how I want to see this asswipe get his.

diva77

(7,643 posts)
15. like a lobotomized primate; nothing but a brainstem on overdrive
Sat Dec 2, 2017, 03:55 AM
Dec 2017


but it's all the GOP, not just him; including the women
 

smirkymonkey

(63,221 posts)
16. +1000
Sat Dec 2, 2017, 05:45 AM
Dec 2017

It was such a defining moment. It truly showed who he is and it is revolting. It made me absolutely sick.

FormerOstrich

(2,702 posts)
14. Yes, such a perfect example of who he is..
Sat Dec 2, 2017, 03:51 AM
Dec 2017

On Sunday I was driving from Mexico into Arizona. About 4 or 5 miles before the border traffic started to crawl. At first a few cars passed on the shoulder. It seemed to be local traffic bypassing the queue. Then it seemed more and more cars started passing on the shoulder. Most with Arizona plates. It was obvious they were going to bypass all of us and cut to the front of the line.

A couple of larger vehicles tried to block the shoulder but as soon as there was room cars started going around them. I noticed one behind me gave up and joined the shoulder which was obviously becoming the fast lane.

After hours of inching towards the border the shoulder narrowed. As we suspected, those in the shoulder were merging in front. Some were rather forceful and rude. Yet, all of us in the legal lane eventually let one in.

I told my husband it was a perfect example of the Democrats and Republicans. They cheated. They were bullies as they merged back in front of us. Their cheating and bullying worked as we let me them in even as we fumed about it.

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