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#267176: Jan 15th 2019 at 10:28:48 AM

Based on the timing, I assume whoever would normally prepare food for something like this probably isn't considered essential staff and was furloughed in the shutdown. Trump's winging it on a Presidential meal, just grabbing up food at his own natural first resort: fast food joints.

A formal dinner sponsored by a quick trip to Miccy-D's is just what happens when there is no money to support the people whose job is to provide an air of professionalism in Trump's vicinity. We are seeing the juxtaposition of the Presidency and Trump laid bare.

Edited by TobiasDrake on Jan 15th 2019 at 11:29:35 AM

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#267177: Jan 15th 2019 at 10:38:29 AM

[up]Mc Donald’s on a silver platter.

That’s a good metaphor if ever I’ve seen one.

Edited by megaeliz on Jan 15th 2019 at 1:38:55 PM

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#267178: Jan 15th 2019 at 10:41:28 AM
Thumped: This post has been thumped with the mod stick. This means knock it off.
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#267179: Jan 15th 2019 at 10:46:06 AM

Marvelling at Trump's inability to even correctly scrounge together a meal from local businesses is fun, though.

Ultimatum Disasturbator from the Amiga Forest (Old as dirt) Relationship Status: Who needs love when you have waffles?
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#267180: Jan 15th 2019 at 10:47:50 AM
Thumped: for switching the discussion from the topic to a person. Doesn't take many of this kind of thump to bring a suspension. Stay on the topic, not the people in the discussion.
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#267181: Jan 15th 2019 at 10:51:08 AM

There's some wonderful news, The DNC has withdrawn its sponsorship of the Women's March.

I know this is kind of toeing the line on what is or isn't on-topic but considering it's the DNC I think bringing it up is still appropriate.

Personally, I view this as magnifient news. No-one who views themselves as even slightly progressive should be connected to bigotry and the leadership of the Women's March tolerance for antisemitism was shameful and disgusting.

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#267182: Jan 15th 2019 at 10:56:26 AM

It's too bad they can't halt the march altogether,pity there's only so much they can do

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Larkmarn Since: Nov, 2010 Relationship Status: Hello, I love you
#267183: Jan 15th 2019 at 11:01:50 AM

Kinda agreeing with him that it's pretty pointless. Especially since the right enjoyed mocking Obama for his "fancy" burgers. This is a situation where the right used to make fun of Obama literally for being too fancy with his burgers, right? We're paying this incredibly minor gaffe way too much attention and honestly, it's not even that funny and comes across as a bit hypocritical.

It's one of the reasons I dislike Trump so much, these little things are distractions for the big shit he does.

Re: Mueller report: Trump's not getting impeached, but what I need is Ivanka to be implicated in something illegal. If there's anyone in this administration I'm afraid of, it's her.

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Swanpride Since: Jun, 2013
#267184: Jan 15th 2019 at 11:06:03 AM

It's more a pity that something which should have been a force for change has been tainted so badly.

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#267185: Jan 15th 2019 at 11:06:31 AM

> If there's anyone in this administration I'm afraid of, it's her.

I'm more afraid of Mitch or Mike Pence to be honest

As for the jokes about his burgers,eh,his nothing burgers are no laughing I agree

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#267186: Jan 15th 2019 at 11:06:50 AM

[up][up][up]It'd be hypocritical if we made fun of Trump for doing fancy burgers. We're making fun of the fact that he's serving cold fast food burgers on silver platters. Also, the fact that he's doing this is, as Tobias mentioned, likely due to the shutdown. So it's at least vaguely connected to relevant political matters.

Edited by M84 on Jan 16th 2019 at 3:08:00 AM

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megaeliz Since: Mar, 2017
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#267188: Jan 15th 2019 at 11:17:41 AM

heh I can just them saying "Lovely burgers,wonderful burgers,the best burgers..we'll eat them later" before dumping them in the trash

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sgamer82 Since: Jan, 2001
#267189: Jan 15th 2019 at 11:32:22 AM

Imagine a Bob's Burgers episode where Bob is hired to cater at your White House.

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#267190: Jan 15th 2019 at 11:44:55 AM

[up][up][up][up] It's hypocritical because we've criticized the right for criticizing Obama for his burger preferences. Honestly, we (meaning those opposing Trump in general) give Trump too much flak for his Mc Donald's... honestly, which makes us look a bit snobbish.

Honestly, we should be leaning into Mc Donald's. Pointing out the fact that, you know, it's pretty nice you can get a cheeseburger for a dollar. People like that. People probably won't like the fact that the only reason their prices can remain so low is solely predicated on undocumented workers.

[up] "Steamed Hams but Skinner is Trump."

Edited by Larkmarn on Jan 15th 2019 at 2:45:20 PM

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#267191: Jan 15th 2019 at 11:51:10 AM

It's not criticising Trump for his burger preferences so much as the absurdity of the situation, and that he's serving them poorly.

M84 Oh, bother. from Our little blue planet Since: Jun, 2010 Relationship Status: Chocolate!
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#267192: Jan 15th 2019 at 11:51:36 AM

[up][up]It'd be one thing if it was personal consumption. That'd just be an amusing quirk.

This is food he's serving to guests. It's completely different.

[up]That too. He's serving it in a garish fashion (on silver platters while still in the wrappers) and they're cold.

Edited by M84 on Jan 16th 2019 at 3:55:39 AM

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#267193: Jan 15th 2019 at 11:54:00 AM

Cold nothing burgers aren't funny,they're tragic

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M84 Oh, bother. from Our little blue planet Since: Jun, 2010 Relationship Status: Chocolate!
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#267194: Jan 15th 2019 at 11:55:42 AM

The reason I at least pay attention to this (even if I don't think it's something that will cost us 2020) is because, like the time he made fun of a seven year old caller for believing in Santa, it's another example of the ways Trump is a failure of a President on every conceivable level.

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#267195: Jan 15th 2019 at 11:56:19 AM

Well, a shutdown is not a good thing, but there's no reason to back down, yet, if ever. If this does in fact go on a very long time, the Republicans will come under as much pressure as the Democrats, if not more, so the longer it takes, I think the better the final outcome will be.

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megaeliz Since: Mar, 2017
#267196: Jan 15th 2019 at 12:23:16 PM

[up][up]. And the thought process that goes into it. I need catering for a college football team that I invited to the White House, but what should I get them?

I know! Mc Donalds!

It’s the mindset of a 5 year old.

Edited by megaeliz on Jan 15th 2019 at 3:26:45 PM

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#267197: Jan 15th 2019 at 12:24:45 PM

I was thinking Five Guys or Wendies

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MrHellboy The Shadow from A world of my own Since: Dec, 2017 Relationship Status: Yes, I'm alone, but I'm alone and free
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#267198: Jan 15th 2019 at 1:07:42 PM

Not sure if this means anything, but:

https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/acting-attorney-general-whitaker-agrees-appear-house-committee-n959026

Looks like Acting AG Matt Whitaker is going to testify in front of the House Committee the day after Michael Cohen's testimony

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Parable Since: Aug, 2009
#267199: Jan 15th 2019 at 1:09:45 PM

Barr is undergoing his confirmation hearing for Attorney General. He said he wouldn't fire Mueller without "good cause." but also said he couldn't imagine Mueller actually ever doing anything like that.

But then he also said he might not make the investigation report public.

speedyboris Since: Feb, 2010
#267200: Jan 15th 2019 at 1:18:05 PM

He also doesn't think the Mueller investigation is a witch hunt, unlike his boss. That's gonna go down well.


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