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applegrove

(132,273 posts)
Tue Mar 17, 2026, 07:43 PM Mar 17

TRUMP trashing Newsom for dyslexia? The very definition

of dyslexia is that you are way smarter than your ability to phonologically process language is. Visual thinkers. Visionaries. I would add Theodore Roosevelt, Eleanor Roosevelt, Woodrow Wilson, and many other politicians.

SPOILER ALERT: Dyslexia has no connection to intelligence. Some famous people with dyslexia are:
Albert Einstein
Winston Churchill
Steve Jobs
Pablo Picasso
Agatha Christie
John Lennon
Walt Disney
John F. Kennedy
Abraham Lincoln
Auguste Rodin
Leonardo da Vinci
and many more ...

#DyslexicHeroes

Brexit Bin 🇪🇺 🇬🇧 🇩🇪 (@brexitbin.bsky.social) 2026-03-17T14:04:03.707Z
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TRUMP trashing Newsom for dyslexia? The very definition (Original Post) applegrove Mar 17 OP
Have you ever read The Gift of Dyslexia? SheltieLover Mar 17 #1
I've read the Dyslexia Advantage. Blew my mind and confirmed applegrove Mar 17 #2
Sounds like another delicious read! SheltieLover Mar 17 #3
I just order the Gift of Dyslexia. Thank you for the suggestion. applegrove Mar 17 #6
Great! I believe you will enjoy it! SheltieLover Mar 17 #7
Yes. I have books always coming in, none going out. I need 4 of those spinning applegrove Mar 17 #9
Yup, me too! SheltieLover Mar 17 #10
He's dissing President Newsom? OAITW r.2.0 Mar 17 #4
TSF's mocking only showcases his ignorance, which is on display every day. Different day, same 💩 Deuxcents Mar 17 #5
My sister and I have mild dyslexia. ananda Mar 17 #8
For starters, just being Left Handed makes me do the opposite. Zackzzzz Mar 17 #12
Oh man, I had no idea. I've always been "directionally challenged" (to say the least) pat_k Mar 17 #18
LOL ananda Mar 17 #20
And when step aerobics was a "thing"... pat_k Mar 17 #21
I keep wondering if I'm a merged twin. ananda Mar 17 #22
Now I have some research to do! pat_k Mar 17 #23
Let me know what you find out. ananda Mar 17 #24
It's better to be dyslexic than to be a pedophile. Baitball Blogger Mar 17 #11
I dont think he knows what it is. Nt Figarosmom Mar 17 #13
He is one. But not a smart one. applegrove Mar 17 #14
If... MoseShrute Mar 17 #15
Ironic Trump said: "The PRESIDENT of the United States, Gavin Newscum admitted that he has learning difficulties." Doodley Mar 17 #16
Ignore Mr. Projection BigmanPigman Mar 17 #17
What else would anyone expect? Marcuse Mar 17 #19

SheltieLover

(80,641 posts)
7. Great! I believe you will enjoy it!
Tue Mar 17, 2026, 07:53 PM
Mar 17

My library doesn't have the 1 you mentioned. Cripes, if I keep otdering books, I'll have to move outside.

Enjoy! Pls let me know what you think of it.

applegrove

(132,273 posts)
9. Yes. I have books always coming in, none going out. I need 4 of those spinning
Tue Mar 17, 2026, 08:03 PM
Mar 17

six story high bookshelves.

Deuxcents

(26,983 posts)
5. TSF's mocking only showcases his ignorance, which is on display every day. Different day, same 💩
Tue Mar 17, 2026, 07:48 PM
Mar 17

ananda

(35,192 posts)
8. My sister and I have mild dyslexia.
Tue Mar 17, 2026, 07:57 PM
Mar 17

It has to do with directionality issues.

My brain reverses direction, so you can
imagine all the extra walking and driving
I've done over the years.

It doesn't affect my reading at all, nor
cursive writing.

However, when printing, I will reverse
the b and the d occasionally.

Que sera sera.

Zackzzzz

(364 posts)
12. For starters, just being Left Handed makes me do the opposite.
Tue Mar 17, 2026, 08:28 PM
Mar 17

I was told not to blink at the Drs office and I couldn't stop blinking.
She then told me to Blink and I didn't blink.

pat_k

(13,393 posts)
18. Oh man, I had no idea. I've always been "directionally challenged" (to say the least)
Tue Mar 17, 2026, 09:33 PM
Mar 17

I had no idea this was a form of dyslexia.

My partner (may he RIP) used to joke that he always knew where our car was parked -- just go the opposite way from where I start heading. He also got good at giving directions like this "Go left up there." (as I change lanes to the right) "No, your other left."

When I was small, my sister tried to teach me right from left. She got frustrated and marked up my hands to "help out."

Many years ago, my mom came across the diagnosis "Clumsy Child Syndrome" and of course sent it along to me. To her it explained a lot.


ananda

(35,192 posts)
20. LOL
Tue Mar 17, 2026, 10:12 PM
Mar 17

That's me too. You should have seen me at LBJ
and LASA high schools where I used to sub after
retirement.

LBJ was on the first floor, and LASA was on the
second floor, but they were shaped the same way...
like a triangular beehive.

The walls of each triangle were painted different
colors: gold, purple, and another color. It didn't
help. I got a lot of exercise there, lol.

I've always been a bit clumsly and uncoordinated too.

I never could do cartwheels, either.

pat_k

(13,393 posts)
21. And when step aerobics was a "thing"...
Tue Mar 17, 2026, 11:01 PM
Mar 17

... I made the mistake of signing up for a class. Once with an audience of other people was enough. Tried with videos at home. Just thinking about my earnest attempts makes me chuckle.

ananda

(35,192 posts)
22. I keep wondering if I'm a merged twin.
Tue Mar 17, 2026, 11:27 PM
Mar 17

Both my legs turn the same way, for example;
and the bones on each side grew differently.

It could account for directionality issues too.

Maybe you're one too.

MoseShrute

(131 posts)
15. If...
Tue Mar 17, 2026, 09:25 PM
Mar 17

If I was Gov Newsom, I’d respond with “still shittting your Chinese pants?” But then again I can be a little rough around the edges at times.

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