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103. It's not him that you need to worry about underestimating.

Wed Jan 9, 2019, 09:01 PM

Jan 2019

It's the people who are whispering in his ear and telling him what to do. He doesn't act without having Steven Miller, Hannity, Limbaugh and his various handlers planting ideas into his fat, empty head.

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Schumer and Pelosi are describing a disturbing meeting. [View all] madaboutharry Jan 2019 OP

Good gawd. Glimmer of Hope Jan 2019 #1

CNN - Schumer said Rump asked Nancy if she'd support a wall and when she said no mobeau69 Jan 2019 #2

Whoa. Well, he knew the answer already. Why did he suggest a mtg? Honeycombe8 Jan 2019 #20

I think this was the show he wanted to put on. defacto7 Jan 2019 #34

This is how the old guys negotiate. Baitball Blogger Jan 2019 #94

Nope, this is how assholes negotiate Perseus Jan 2019 #111

He's not a good negotiator. Baitball Blogger Jan 2019 #113

This is how criminals "negotiate" meow2u3 Jan 2019 #116

As one female talking head pointed out a few minutes ago, calimary Jan 2019 #48

Should have said "she knows how to say no to toddlers"! eom docgee Jan 2019 #62

LOL! Love that remark. nt Honeycombe8 Jan 2019 #65

What chapter is that in? Renew Deal Jan 2019 #79

described Trump's conduct as "unbecoming the offfice of the presidency." True Dough Jan 2019 #3

Unbecoming of humanity. The Cretin stained the office of President the... Guilded Lilly Jan 2019 #14

You said it, Guilded Lilly!! ailsagirl Jan 2019 #54

THIS!! malchickiwick Jan 2019 #19

Thereby securing the award for greatest understatement FiveGoodMen Jan 2019 #71

+ a million or so! eom BlueMTexpat Jan 2019 #76

He'd treat Putin better.. HipChick Jan 2019 #4

Well yeah, that his BOSS! flibbitygiblets Jan 2019 #80

What an asshole. MontanaMama Jan 2019 #5

I guess he'll show his repertoire of acting out vlyons Jan 2019 #6

the reason Trump is behaving this way lovemydogs Jan 2019 #7

Prepping the country for his national emergency. jalan48 Jan 2019 #8

That is what MSNBC is saying too. BigmanPigman Jan 2019 #35

He will sign a national emergency declaration dalton99a Jan 2019 #55

I wonder if he'll hire the caravaneers, like he did his audience when he announced his run for potus Hekate Jan 2019 #89

Exactly! That's exactly what he's doing. And today he he ordered FEMA to defund wildfire Texin Jan 2019 #75

Many experts MyOwnPeace Jan 2019 #9

They aren't waiting until tonight LoveMyCali Jan 2019 #30

Post removed Post removed Jan 2019 #10

Physical assault? wryter2000 Jan 2019 #31

This threat of physical violence should be edited out , as to your attacking of our Eliot Rosewater Jan 2019 #37

This post isn't in the spirit of DU-- Mrs. Overall Jan 2019 #41

Your sobriquet then is meant as irony? LanternWaste Jan 2019 #43

You are taking a long walk Fuzzpope Jan 2019 #64

Physical assault is not the way to win an argument. In fact, it's a dead loser. Shrike47 Jan 2019 #72

. WhiskeyGrinder Jan 2019 #74

The threat of assault is kind of moronic, WhiteHat. Perhaps DU is not your best venue. Hekate Jan 2019 #86

Perhaps their name should have been gldstwmn Jan 2019 #96

BlackHat fascisthunter Jan 2019 #104

Cool story, bro. nt Codeine Jan 2019 #105

Um, no. cwydro Jan 2019 #108

he's breaking. barbtries Jan 2019 #11

He's lost before but never so publicly underpants Jan 2019 #16

Yep. honest.abe Jan 2019 #25

Schumer called it a temper tantrum NastyRiffraff Jan 2019 #95

True azureblue Jan 2019 #102

Typical 5th grade bully. dalton99a Jan 2019 #12

trump was being an asshole in this meeting Gothmog Jan 2019 #13

Hope he broke his tiny hand when he slammed the table! sheshe2 Jan 2019 #52

Imagine this kind of lack of self-control when dealing with world leaders flibbitygiblets Jan 2019 #87

he's in a corner and has no idea what to do Kurt V. Jan 2019 #15

+1000 nt littlemissmartypants Jan 2019 #32

In all seriousness, he knows nothing about anything especially business or government. Eliot Rosewater Jan 2019 #38

with respect, I disagree. Kurt V. Jan 2019 #47

He knows if he says racist things, racists will flock to and worship him. Eliot Rosewater Jan 2019 #51

That's doubtful. we should not underestimate him. It's dangerous Kurt V. Jan 2019 #53

IT isnt him, either disgusting vile traitors who value racism over the country will Eliot Rosewater Jan 2019 #99

It's not him that you need to worry about underestimating. GoCubsGo Jan 2019 #103

We'll see how strong their resolve is when this starts hitting them where it hurts Rural_Progressive Jan 2019 #82

You won't let me set $5 billion on fire? I'm outta here gratuitous Jan 2019 #17

That's because the man baby Downtown Hound Jan 2019 #18

So what's the answer? DownriverDem Jan 2019 #26

I've been wondering that since the beginning... Joe941 Jan 2019 #33

You're asking me like I have the answer? Downtown Hound Jan 2019 #45

Republicans will break eventually. Caliman73 Jan 2019 #50

McConnell will break CabalPowered Jan 2019 #70

Donald will declare an emergency which will "solve" the problem. briv1016 Jan 2019 #107

The Pelosi/Schumer rebuttle got better ratings than Traitor Tot's "speech." That's gotta sting! OMGWTF Jan 2019 #67

Thanks, True Blue American Jan 2019 #81

He's having another temper tantrum. Geez. How embarassing for the country. Honeycombe8 Jan 2019 #21

Mob bosses do not like to be told what to do! nt mastermind Jan 2019 #22

Poor baby! lunatica Jan 2019 #23

Maybe he should have served up some tRump steaks mastermind Jan 2019 #24

From properly raked forrests... LakeSuperiorView Jan 2019 #100

He can do a great deal of tantrum damage next BSdetect Jan 2019 #27

Good lord n/t hibbing Jan 2019 #28

He must have just found out Nancy's and Chuck's ratings were better than his! n/t Guilded Lilly Jan 2019 #29

This will go on to the state of the Union at doc03 Jan 2019 #36

IMO It's still 50/50 whether Trump gives the SOU or he sends Pence VMA131Marine Jan 2019 #59

Donnie is a sexual predator - the word NO is not in his lexicon plain and simple. NoMoreRepugs Jan 2019 #39

Well, it 's time to slam all Repug Senators with phone calls. Delmette2.0 Jan 2019 #40

And they need to keep saying he's throwing tantrums. louis-t Jan 2019 #42

I see unhinged tweets coming ..... jb5150 Jan 2019 #44

Good! tosh Jan 2019 #46

I have an actual transcript Goodheart Jan 2019 #49

Your copy must have redacted the part where he insulted her looks/age/femininity flibbitygiblets Jan 2019 #90

Obviously, his "meds" from last night have worn off. Marie Marie Jan 2019 #56

don't let the moron hear about moats + fortifications. next the wall w/ have a drawbridge. pansypoo53219 Jan 2019 #57

The idea for a National Emergency came from a Reporter's question. True Blue American Jan 2019 #83

Someone really needs to cut off his Fox News supply. Initech Jan 2019 #58

Blame all this chaos on the Dems... N_E_1 for Tennis Jan 2019 #60

My guess is that ALL his advisors (Ivanka and Jared included) stridently assured Trump no_hypocrisy Jan 2019 #61

Publicly denuded - by a woman! The horror!! Instead of acting like most Rethug women! flibbitygiblets Jan 2019 #91

tRump is about to cave - I can feel it! Joe941 Jan 2019 #63

He gets mad whenever he's reminded the he's POTUS TexasBushwhacker Jan 2019 #66

Dems must stand their ground. BarbD Jan 2019 #68

I think Chump can only govern by threat. Give in now and he'll want another $5B in 10 minutes. Doitnow Jan 2019 #69

You raised a critical point. Nt BootinUp Jan 2019 #93

"I whine until I get my way"... czarjak Jan 2019 #73

Who's surprised? cilla4progress Jan 2019 #77

The great deal maker. honest.abe Jan 2019 #78

Why dosen't the president's Cabinet Miigwech Jan 2019 #84

That is the ultimate question. Mme. Defarge Jan 2019 #101

The one short and shocking exchange that says it all: Towlie Jan 2019 #85

The adderall Sudsy Jan 2019 #88

Shart of the Deal, chapter 1: Pound your fists and storm out of the room if you don't get your way flibbitygiblets Jan 2019 #92

No, no Donald, you haven't got it right jmowreader Jan 2019 #97

This is not about the wall Fritz Walter Jan 2019 #98

It Doesn't Matter Anymore What the Motives are fascisthunter Jan 2019 #106

Ding! Ding! Ding! orangecrush Jan 2019 #115

Also "unbecoming the office of the dogcatcher." dchill Jan 2019 #109

Their first mistake was even going to the meeting. Hugin Jan 2019 #110

And since he doesn't really have a cabinet mickswalkabout41 Jan 2019 #112

You think? BlueJac Jan 2019 #114