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tulipsandroses

(5,094 posts)
Tue Aug 6, 2019, 10:32 PM Aug 2019

Why is he even going? Nobody believes him, He doesn't want to, Why cause anymore harm?

Why is he even going to El Paso?

Why add insult to injury? He doesn't really want to, nor can he be authentic in comforting the victims. Why is he being forced on these communities?


Its like forcing an abused victim to embrace their abuser. Why can't we skip the horse and pony show? Nobody would fault him for not going. At least they shouldn't. Its a useless spectacle that will cost tax payers - only to inflict more pain on the victims with his presence./

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Why is he even going? Nobody believes him, He doesn't want to, Why cause anymore harm? (Original Post) tulipsandroses Aug 2019 OP
He's going because he's a sick prick. nt jrthin Aug 2019 #1
His political strategists told him to go, thinking he'd be accused of being The Velveteen Ocelot Aug 2019 #2
Because. He is a sadistic bastard. smirkymonkey Aug 2019 #3
Since he owes El Paso Scarsdale Aug 2019 #44
Heh! I would LOVE to see that! smirkymonkey Aug 2019 #45
Because if someone says no, he has to do the opposite to show he's in charge. TheBlackAdder Aug 2019 #4
+1 leftstreet Aug 2019 #10
Yes! leftyladyfrommo Aug 2019 #41
It is already scripted SCantiGOP Aug 2019 #5
Throw in some bible signing as well Niagara Aug 2019 #14
Law enforcement and EMS Corgigal Aug 2019 #24
He's going because he knows it will Bettie Aug 2019 #6
He is sick enough. I think he wants a race war. Putin happy. Fred Trump happy. Tell me I'm wrong Evolve Dammit Aug 2019 #57
I hope this fires up the Hispanic vote like nothing before CanonRay Aug 2019 #7
AMEN nt yellowdogintexas Aug 2019 #16
Amen II gopiscrap Aug 2019 #28
I pray someone calls him terrorist or baby killer or some shit while he's talking !! Jus someone say uponit7771 Aug 2019 #8
K&R for, perfectly said. Thanks. UTUSN Aug 2019 #9
Because Mike Pence said he was Blue Owl Aug 2019 #11
He's a psychopath/sociopath. He thrives on chaos and pain. littlemissmartypants Aug 2019 #12
Spot on. Nt SweetieD Aug 2019 #23
He is a monster. The most formidable monster of our lives. MasonDreams Aug 2019 #59
He really is. He has more than met the criteria for evilness. littlemissmartypants Aug 2019 #60
The answer is in the question! GulfCoast66 Aug 2019 #13
I'm hoping the Mayor will present him with a bill for his last visit MustLoveBeagles Aug 2019 #15
yes, that would be sweet. Printed large yellowdogintexas Aug 2019 #17
It is my fervent hope that Not.One.Of.Those.Bereaved.Families yellowdogintexas Aug 2019 #18
He's Gonna Say Something Stupid & Put His Foot ..... global1 Aug 2019 #19
No public appearance at all. No media allowed True Blue American Aug 2019 #53
To bask in the adulation of his fans Retrograde Aug 2019 #20
Wouldn't it be ironic if he was greeted by a crowd yelling for him to go back where he came from? ooky Aug 2019 #21
He loves a performance. He does not love or care about people. efhmc Aug 2019 #22
PR of course. Successful Propaganda and PR is the only reason he's still in the WH sharedvalues Aug 2019 #25
And Dems don't seem to understand how best to fight him. sharedvalues Aug 2019 #58
It is and always will be all about him. Not about human empathetic or... Guilded Lilly Aug 2019 #26
He had enough fans in the area to hold a rally, those people will show up. AJT Aug 2019 #27
Photo Ops. Wellstone ruled Aug 2019 #29
Will Mel be going with him to *cough* mourn the dead? sheshe2 Aug 2019 #30
This message was self-deleted by its author AdamGG Aug 2019 #33
the Rabid Racist must publicize his accomplishment to his base Hermit-The-Prog Aug 2019 #31
He did the same thing after the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting AdamGG Aug 2019 #32
And Pittsburgh ran him out of town PandoraAwakened Aug 2019 #35
The criminal always returns to the scene of the crime. Totally Tunsie Aug 2019 #34
It continues to give the GOP "plausible deniability." NCLefty Aug 2019 #36
He could always say his bone spurs Flared up. Nt raccoon Aug 2019 #37
Precisely because no one wants him there. He's the pResident and they're NOT SammyWinstonJack Aug 2019 #38
To give Dems more material to use against him malaise Aug 2019 #39
Sadist-In-Chief. Never underestimate the sadism and cruelty of a malignant narcissist Arazi Aug 2019 #40
Because causing harm is the only thing he knows what to do Perseus Aug 2019 #42
i believe it's called a "victory lap" 0rganism Aug 2019 #43
Checking the box. maxsolomon Aug 2019 #46
Because the POS has to have his "photo op." MoonRiver Aug 2019 #47
Trump only does things that are vile, cruel, destructive, stupid, or illegal. dalton99a Aug 2019 #48
Win/win for Trump. Encourages his white supremacist terrorists and gets to pretend sympathy. keithbvadu2 Aug 2019 #49
Because this is a victory lap. Kind of Blue Aug 2019 #50
The narcissist needs attention. guillaumeb Aug 2019 #51
trump wants to see the baby trump balloon Gothmog Aug 2019 #52
For Those with a Sadistic Streak, There's Nothing Like Rubbing Salt into Others' Open Wounds dlk Aug 2019 #54
There may be people in El Paso forgotmylogin Aug 2019 #55
Because even though he's an disgusting asshole, thats what the president should do. oldsoftie Aug 2019 #56

The Velveteen Ocelot

(115,293 posts)
2. His political strategists told him to go, thinking he'd be accused of being
Tue Aug 6, 2019, 10:41 PM
Aug 2019

insensitive if he didn't. Hello? Insensitive? When was Fat Nixon ever sensitive? He has all the sensitivity of a toilet seat. But anyhow, looking for political points, off he goes. Does he care that he will just upset people who don't want him there? No, of course not. Does he care that his campaign already owes El Paso more than $500K for security for a previous hate rally? No, of course not.

If there's a public event I hope nobody comes. Nothing bothers him more than being ignored.

 

smirkymonkey

(63,221 posts)
3. Because. He is a sadistic bastard.
Tue Aug 6, 2019, 10:42 PM
Aug 2019

He doesn't give a damn about how these people are feeling. It's all about HIM!

Motherfucker.

Scarsdale

(9,426 posts)
44. Since he owes El Paso
Wed Aug 7, 2019, 11:52 AM
Aug 2019

almost $1 Million from his last hate rally, maybe law enforcement should skip this one. Let him face his "fans" without police protection for once. Maybe he would learn something?

SCantiGOP

(13,856 posts)
5. It is already scripted
Tue Aug 6, 2019, 10:57 PM
Aug 2019

He’ll be in front of supportive law enforcement and first responders, and they will screen out any unreliable people and have him consoling and comforting some of the family members.
Probably can throw a few brown and black preachers in there too.

Niagara

(7,422 posts)
14. Throw in some bible signing as well
Tue Aug 6, 2019, 11:20 PM
Aug 2019

Because nothing says "devote christian" like defacing a bible with tRumps signature.


Corgigal

(9,291 posts)
24. Law enforcement and EMS
Wed Aug 7, 2019, 12:13 AM
Aug 2019

have just seen some shit, not to mention all the Hispanic people who work in these professions.

He may not get his clap-fest this time. They all have better things to do. Border Patrol might be forced to be there, and they will behave.

It will be disgusting.

Bettie

(16,000 posts)
6. He's going because he knows it will
Tue Aug 6, 2019, 11:00 PM
Aug 2019

harm people further. He is going because further traumatizing this community will make him feel good.

uponit7771

(90,226 posts)
8. I pray someone calls him terrorist or baby killer or some shit while he's talking !! Jus someone say
Tue Aug 6, 2019, 11:08 PM
Aug 2019

... something.

littlemissmartypants

(22,422 posts)
12. He's a psychopath/sociopath. He thrives on chaos and pain.
Tue Aug 6, 2019, 11:17 PM
Aug 2019

Creating horror floats his boat. He's truly a sick bastard. To the psychopath to hurt others is their form of loving. It's so twisted I can't possibly wrap my head around it. It makes me nauseous to think about it.

"Why cause anymore harm?"


It's what feeds his sickness.

MasonDreams

(756 posts)
59. He is a monster. The most formidable monster of our lives.
Wed Aug 7, 2019, 09:01 PM
Aug 2019

All the other monsters can only hurt us from the outside. And we Americans have a Defense Dept. to meet those threats. We are Americans because We welcome people from everywhere, that's where We are from, everywhere. We are human beings because We care, and he is a monster.

GulfCoast66

(11,949 posts)
13. The answer is in the question!
Tue Aug 6, 2019, 11:18 PM
Aug 2019

His base gets off when he pissed in his opponent’s corn flakes. To them we are the true enemy!

He’s written off the group that lost the in 18, suburban women. He has no choice but to double down.

And realize. He is not really a republican. And hates being president. But if he is going to lose will cause as much damage as possible.

MustLoveBeagles

(11,563 posts)
15. I'm hoping the Mayor will present him with a bill for his last visit
Tue Aug 6, 2019, 11:21 PM
Aug 2019

I'm hoping the Mayor will present him with a bill for his last visit but I won't hold my breath.

yellowdogintexas

(22,133 posts)
18. It is my fervent hope that Not.One.Of.Those.Bereaved.Families
Tue Aug 6, 2019, 11:31 PM
Aug 2019

show up.
He should not have one single opportunity to "console" anyone.
actually I hope no one shows up.

global1

(25,172 posts)
19. He's Gonna Say Something Stupid & Put His Foot .....
Tue Aug 6, 2019, 11:34 PM
Aug 2019

in his mouth. You just know he's just itching to go off-script.

True Blue American

(17,973 posts)
53. No public appearance at all. No media allowed
Wed Aug 7, 2019, 01:05 PM
Aug 2019

A line at the airport,shake hands. On the the hospital, no Press,ride back to the hospital.

Wave of hand as he leaves.

sharedvalues

(6,916 posts)
58. And Dems don't seem to understand how best to fight him.
Wed Aug 7, 2019, 08:30 PM
Aug 2019

There are two principles on how best to fight Trump:
- act like it’s a national crisis and he’s unfit.
- beat him. Make him look stupid and weak.

Dems seem not very willing to do either.

They should be holding a counter-event outside his events in El Paso and in Dayton. They should be telling him strongly to go home. That he’s unwanted. Cable would eat this up! They love conflict. Hold a rally IN El Paso. Build a barricade around his event. Make him look weak and act like this is an abnormal time.

Guilded Lilly

(5,591 posts)
26. It is and always will be all about him. Not about human empathetic or...
Wed Aug 7, 2019, 12:34 AM
Aug 2019

compassion or grace. He has none. It is about him existing in that alternate universe of lies, deceit and cons.

 

Wellstone ruled

(34,661 posts)
29. Photo Ops.
Wed Aug 7, 2019, 12:44 AM
Aug 2019

He and his Escort the Nude Model will Fein sympathy smile give thumbs up and leave. Remember the Border Wall Stunt,just another stunt on another day.

sheshe2

(83,362 posts)
30. Will Mel be going with him to *cough* mourn the dead?
Wed Aug 7, 2019, 12:52 AM
Aug 2019

Last edited Wed Aug 7, 2019, 01:36 AM - Edit history (1)

Wonder what color stiletto's she will where with her flax jacket saying "I don't really care do u?"

Response to sheshe2 (Reply #30)

AdamGG

(1,276 posts)
32. He did the same thing after the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting
Wed Aug 7, 2019, 01:30 AM
Aug 2019

Same scenario - the people begged him not to come.

PandoraAwakened

(905 posts)
35. And Pittsburgh ran him out of town
Wed Aug 7, 2019, 05:00 AM
Aug 2019

Not highly featured on MSM is the fact that the number of Pittsburgh protestors on the streets shouting at him to go home was so intense that he only stayed at the synagogue for 10 minutes. Then, cancelling the rest of the day's agenda, he made a beeline right back to Air Force One & flew out of there like the bat out of Hell that he is.

Wonder what El Paso has in store for him...

NCLefty

(3,678 posts)
36. It continues to give the GOP "plausible deniability."
Wed Aug 7, 2019, 05:02 AM
Aug 2019

Oh, and it makes Ivanka feel that "Daddy really gets it this time!!!1!"

That's it.

SammyWinstonJack

(44,129 posts)
38. Precisely because no one wants him there. He's the pResident and they're NOT
Wed Aug 7, 2019, 07:02 AM
Aug 2019

No one is gonna tell him where he's not wanted, you see.

 

Perseus

(4,341 posts)
42. Because causing harm is the only thing he knows what to do
Wed Aug 7, 2019, 11:19 AM
Aug 2019

Lets analyze the creature's life.

He has been a failure as a "negotiator"
A failure as a real estate business creature
A failure as a husband
A failure as a father
A failure as a golfer
A failure as a president

But...an incredible success as a decoy, as a messenger of evil. He has finally found something he is really good at, do you really think he is going to give up what he is really good at, at being a total asshole, a Putin bitch, etc.? No, he won't.

0rganism

(23,857 posts)
43. i believe it's called a "victory lap"
Wed Aug 7, 2019, 11:26 AM
Aug 2019

he's achieved what he set out to achieve, so it's time to spike the football in the endzone with a sure-fire photo op featuring supportive first-responders.


dalton99a

(81,095 posts)
48. Trump only does things that are vile, cruel, destructive, stupid, or illegal.
Wed Aug 7, 2019, 12:20 PM
Aug 2019

And if it's something vile, cruel, destructive, stupid, or illegal, he'll do it.

keithbvadu2

(36,376 posts)
49. Win/win for Trump. Encourages his white supremacist terrorists and gets to pretend sympathy.
Wed Aug 7, 2019, 12:33 PM
Aug 2019

Win/win for Trump. Encourages his white supremacist terrorists and gets to pretend sympathy.

dlk

(11,442 posts)
54. For Those with a Sadistic Streak, There's Nothing Like Rubbing Salt into Others' Open Wounds
Wed Aug 7, 2019, 01:12 PM
Aug 2019

And then gloating.

oldsoftie

(12,410 posts)
56. Because even though he's an disgusting asshole, thats what the president should do.
Wed Aug 7, 2019, 04:47 PM
Aug 2019

i just wish he'd do MORE of what presidents SHOULD do.
I'm actually surprised he IS going.

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