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Stuart G

(38,726 posts)
Mon Jan 7, 2019, 10:01 PM Jan 2019

If Trump says something kind, respectful and postive for everyone it would be great.

Reassuring and a helpful speech. The kind we would like...but...it will not be that kind of speech.

It will be full of threats and fear. I wish it were not, but that is what I think it will be. And some ugliness about those who want to enter the U.S. illegally. Yes, he will get all the ugly talking points in his 8 minute speech. It doesn't take much to make a mean and ugly speech.

Lincoln's Gettysburg Address lasted 3 minutes. So short speeches can be outstanding. But Trump will go on too long, even for 8 minutes. Much too long for Mr. Trump.

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The Velveteen Ocelot

(131,216 posts)
1. Yes, and if my aunt had wheels she'd be a pastry cart.
Mon Jan 7, 2019, 10:03 PM
Jan 2019

I don't think Trump has ever in his whole life done or said anything kind, respectful and positive.

True Dough

(27,298 posts)
2. He's absolutely incapable
Mon Jan 7, 2019, 10:03 PM
Jan 2019

He can describe buildings and objects as beautiful, and Ivanka too, but the rest of humanity exists to do his bidding, at least in his dust particle of a mind.

Stuart G

(38,726 posts)
4. Well, this speech is likely to be a joke. Not a nice joke, but if Carlin were around he
Mon Jan 7, 2019, 10:07 PM
Jan 2019

would certainly have a word or two about Mr. Trump. And I am sure that those few words would not be ...kind..

VOX

(22,976 posts)
7. Oh, man, could we ever use a heavy dose of Carlin right now.
Mon Jan 7, 2019, 10:13 PM
Jan 2019

Just last night, my wife and I were lamenting Carlin’s absence. He would go after Trump with a vengeance.

I can’t think of anyone currently in the social-comment/thinking-person’s area of comedy that has the gravitas Carlin did.

VOX

(22,976 posts)
5. I expect nothing less from that Russian stooge dictator wannabe.
Mon Jan 7, 2019, 10:08 PM
Jan 2019

And I will NOT watch one second of tomorrow’s broadcast, because 1) he’s out of his fucking mind, and the less I see him, the better I feel; and 2) I already know what he’s going to say. In fact, any one of us could stand up and “do” 8 minutes of Trump— he’s that predictable.

wishstar

(5,837 posts)
8. He is getting a free campaign speech to spout his lies and attack Democrats
Mon Jan 7, 2019, 10:19 PM
Jan 2019

He will continue dividing this country using propaganda and fear mongering to shore up his base of delusional supporters .

Stuart G

(38,726 posts)
10. Yes, I agree it will be lies and attacks. But maybe, just maybe, it might be something different.
Mon Jan 7, 2019, 10:24 PM
Jan 2019

I know it is asking a whole lot out of this idiot, but maybe, just maybe, Trump will take a shot at saying something positive and respectful. But I won't count on that, and sadly, I won't expect that either.

ecstatic

(35,135 posts)
9. There's nothing he could say or do at this point to change
Mon Jan 7, 2019, 10:22 PM
Jan 2019

my mind about him. I've already canceled all my scheduled DVR recordings and will not support any networks that air the propaganda/speech.

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