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Edited by Mrph1 on Nov 30th 2023 at 11:03:59 AM
X5 Be carful editing with such an extension, the Trump to Drumpf extension was getting people banned for vandalism for a while until folks realised that they had to turn it off.
Also what exactly is the relevant statement about the plant? Because I'm seeing claims that the CEO did credit the action to Trump being president election.
“And the Bunny nails it!” ~ Gabrael “If the UN can get through a day without everyone strangling everyone else so can we.” ~ CyranTurns out there may be a reason for the constant flip flopping
Dr. iPhone and Mr. Android
Say to the others who did not follow through You're still our brothers, and we will fight for you
It bears mentioning that Trump's family seems to have a history of mental issues. His dad had dementia which made it easy for Trump to supposedly make him rewrite his will, and his late brother had alcoholism.
It's entirely possible our soon to be President is not only a terrible human being, corrupt as they come, and just plain stupid, but a mentally unwell man.
In other words, the USA is about to put a man who should be in the nuthouse into the White House.
SMH
edited 3rd Jan '17 11:20:40 PM by M84
Disgusted, but not surprisedFrankly, alcoholism and dementia are not the things to focus on in the Trump family. The number of cluster-B behaviour ticks
walking about in it (not just exhibited by Donald himself)? Focus on the real issue and worry about how that family group facilitate their various members disordered expressions of those underlying personality types. <_<
And, the next question is: why do we not have systems in place to intervene in such family cultural messes before they reach this state? Money and superficial metrics of "success" shouldn't insulate you from intervention from social services when it is warranted... For both the good of the individual and society at large. :/
edited 4th Jan '17 1:30:44 AM by Euodiachloris
Where can I get that? (I wish I could download it directly into my brain, so that it blocks out his ugly face on TV, in the newspaper, etc.)
This Space Intentionally Left Blank.... OK, seriously Democrats, the next time you gain control of the government? Install new checks and balances that require all presidential candidates to be thoroughly vetted for serious mental illnesses/deficiencies.
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Well, there was the Oubliette, but that's fallen out of favor for obvious reasons.
Mark Zuckerberg wants to meet people in every state in the US
. He seems to have found religion as well, so, yeah, Actually Successful Entreprenur for President, anyone?
I'll pass.
edited 4th Jan '17 3:26:27 AM by Krieger22
I have disagreed with her a lot, but comparing her to republicans and propagandists of dictatorships is really low. - An idiotMore on Kissinger's influence on Trump's cabinet
He'll also bomb the economy while he's at it. Either through his awful economic plan or a tweet.
Oh, and millions of Americans will die. Either through meaningless war(s), terrorism incited by Trump, climate change related disasters, fracking disasters, or lack of health care.
edited 4th Jan '17 5:40:22 AM by M84
Disgusted, but not surprisedThe idiot relatives of mine who forwarded some WhatsApp message about Trump's victory being one for humanity are now forwarding messages claiming that he is sinking Chinese industry before taking office.
I have no idea whether to gloat or to make the Chinese New Year visits extremely awkward.
In case you weren't certain that it wasn't a 14 year old behind all the hacking as Trump claims
.
And on that note I think I'll get something to drink.
edited 4th Jan '17 7:05:30 AM by Krieger22
I have disagreed with her a lot, but comparing her to republicans and propagandists of dictatorships is really low. - An idiot"Oh, and millions of Americans will die. Either through meaningless war(s), terrorism incited by Trump, climate change related disasters, fracking disasters, or lack of health care."
Maybe that's what's necessary to burn the arrogance out of us as a society. Maybe after four years of upheaval and deprivation, we'll have lost our national pride, our power, and our hope in a better future, but at least we might get a little humility out of the experience.
edited 4th Jan '17 8:11:42 AM by CrimsonZephyr
"For all those whose cares have been our concern, the work goes on, the cause endures, the hope still lives, and the dream shall never die."

Destroying what records?