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So what is the hang up with WWII tonight? (Original Post)
dflprincess
Feb 2019
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SCantiGOP
(14,720 posts)1. Trump is very popular
With the 95 year old veteran demographic.
dflprincess
(29,346 posts)2. Must be
though if my dad (who would be part of that demographic) were still here, he would not be impressed.
SCantiGOP
(14,720 posts)17. My Dad was a vet also
And would have turned 100 this year.
He was a Republican since Goldwater but I dont think he would have bought Trumps BS, especially his anti-science positions.
TeamPooka
(25,577 posts)18. that demo loves red baseball hats.
oasis
(53,695 posts)3. Trump believes he's Churchill and Eisenhower rolled into one.
demosincebirth
(12,826 posts)4. Ironic for Mr. Bonespurs
brooklynite
(96,882 posts)5. 75th Anniversary of D-DAY
dflprincess
(29,346 posts)6. Not until June 6. nt
brooklynite
(96,882 posts)9. He only gives one SOTU a year.
misanthrope
(9,495 posts)7. Easy applause and rallying point
It's widely supported without reserve among Americans.
violetpastille
(1,483 posts)8. Also wrapped himself in Childhood Cancer n/t
dflprincess
(29,346 posts)10. Yet neglected to mention cheating the children's cancer charity. nt
oasis
(53,695 posts)12. Good point. Something the WH Press corps should spring on Sarah H.
kskiska
(27,165 posts)11. I doubt anyone in his family
served in WWII.
dflprincess
(29,346 posts)14. At least not on our side
jalan48
(14,914 posts)13. A feel good moment for our war machine. WWII isn't the never ending war in the Middle East.
maryellen99
(3,798 posts)15. Shame on that Holocaust survivor for letting trump use him as a prop nt
Trump and his base are anti Semites and most likely Holocaust deniers. I bet trump has never heard of Dachau until today.
Claritie Pixie
(2,199 posts)16. Maybe he intends to start a world war.