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In reply to the discussion: NOT THE ONION: Trump wants to impeach Pelosi for "looking for a Quid Pro Quo with the Senate" [View all]Collimator
(1,641 posts)32. Trump often uses "we". . .
When speaking to include first, himself (DUH) and then his coterie and, at times, his supporters.
This is why the Republican argument that when Trump said, "We would like you to do us a favor, though" he was asking for a boon on behalf of America is incorrect. "We" in that sentence did NOT mean the country, but rather his inner circle of political cronies. It is not quite the same as the "royal we", but when he says it, he does mean "me and mine". This is because his ego is so large that it is extended over those around him who reflect back his preferred vision of himself.
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NOT THE ONION: Trump wants to impeach Pelosi for "looking for a Quid Pro Quo with the Senate" [View all]
Miles Archer
Dec 2019
OP
the House can impeach a garbage can (or orange human trash) if it wants
Hermit-The-Prog
Dec 2019
#17
You are. No, you are. Trump puts 5 year old's to shame. He just throws shit out there. nt
AnotherMother4Peace
Dec 2019
#11