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RockRaven

(14,959 posts)
1. Trump's really happy about this photo-op
Thu May 10, 2018, 03:23 AM
May 2018

because it makes him look tall and thereby powerful.

Not like that damn Comey.

madamesilverspurs

(15,800 posts)
2. Back in the spring of 2001
Thu May 10, 2018, 05:08 AM
May 2018

there was a moment when I admired W. The Chinese had forced down a US Navy plane and held the crew for a time. When the crew was finally released and came home, W sent a message congratulating them on their return but declined to attend their homecoming; he said the event should be about them, and he didn't want to draw attention from them.


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Vinca

(50,269 posts)
5. A "normal" POTUS would realize the hostages have been through a terrible ordeal
Thu May 10, 2018, 07:46 AM
May 2018

and require privacy and a chance to be with their families and maybe even medical care. But not Trump. It's lights, cameras, action. What an ending for this week's show!

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