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Blue_Roses

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49. Wow...this makes a lot of sense

Sat Feb 4, 2017, 02:08 AM

Feb 2017

I'm sure he can read, but his vanity won't allow him to wear glasses in public. (probably uses them while on the toilet)

And there's no doubt he has undiagnosed ADHD---which usually goes hand-in-hand with dyslexia.

Also, explains his narcissistic behavior. Anybody who is familiar with ADHD or any other learning disabilities, know how this feels.

But, the main problem with all this, is it circles back to his vanity and pride. By not getting a proper diagnosis--which could make a big difference--it's almost impossible to see it get better.

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Trump can barely read, seriously, this is very disturbing (video) [View all] KelleyKramer Feb 2017 OP

Yup...that's why I laugh when they say he gets/reads daily briefings rainbow4321 Feb 2017 #1

Yes, exactly, and that is the scarey part KelleyKramer Feb 2017 #3

steve bannon bdamomma Feb 2017 #25

President Bannon workinclasszero Feb 2017 #30

Interesting last paragraph in your link Myrddin Feb 2017 #45

I believe it was Angela Merkel, not UK PM May, who explained the Geneva Convention tblue37 Feb 2017 #53

Yikes! That would sure explain a lot! Rhiannon12866 Feb 2017 #2

We Jus Got To Get Him To Watch The Right Programs.... global1 Feb 2017 #4

A lot of the guests on MSNBC make a point of saying things as if he's watching. Rhiannon12866 Feb 2017 #7

I think Lawrence O'Donnell bdamomma Feb 2017 #26

Can't read anything longer than 140 characters..... lastlib Feb 2017 #16

Bingo workinclasszero Feb 2017 #31

He's been reading teleprompters OKNancy Feb 2017 #5

No, he can't do a teleprompter speech KelleyKramer Feb 2017 #9

yes he can OKNancy Feb 2017 #11

He may be using an earpiece. Dave Starsky Feb 2017 #28

I don't know what IMO means jodymarie aimee Feb 2017 #33

"in my opinion" n/t yodermon Feb 2017 #36

He reads at like a 3rd or 4th grade level snooper2 Feb 2017 #38

Leave trump alone!!! RandiFan1290 Feb 2017 #19

That's okay, Bannon can read everything for him jeanmarc Feb 2017 #6

Frightening. Really frightening. mnhtnbb Feb 2017 #8

How does "turkey legs" make sense the other way? oberliner Feb 2017 #10

"Turkey leg?" As a line involves a little acting. The guy explained it KittyWampus Feb 2017 #34

Thats not what the guy said on the video oberliner Feb 2017 #37

He's Chauncey Gardener except not innocent Cooley Hurd Feb 2017 #12

Well, if you can"t read KelleyKramer Feb 2017 #13

Interesting to see the people on DU that try to defend him. nt RandiFan1290 Feb 2017 #14

If someone posts a video of the guy eating a big mac and says "Trump bites the heads off bats!" Warren DeMontague Feb 2017 #23

I think it makes a pretty darned good case for Trump having the reading level of a 4th graders. KittyWampus Feb 2017 #35

Don't get me wrong, I think there are probably a bunch of things wrong with his head Warren DeMontague Feb 2017 #39

It's not trying to defend him when we question Blue_Roses Feb 2017 #46

To Oberliner jaxind Feb 2017 #15

He's dyslexic. It was reported during the general election. nt justiceischeap Feb 2017 #17

Whoa! This is seriously disturbing. Vinca Feb 2017 #18

This doesn't mesh terribly well, Ms. Toad Feb 2017 #20

The things that are pointed out as odd in the deposition are pretty standard. Ms. Toad Feb 2017 #21

I dunno.. Watching the deposition video it looks like he needs reading glasses to read the paperwork Warren DeMontague Feb 2017 #22

but you NevER see him wearing reading glasses is their point. flygal Feb 2017 #42

Yes, but he didn't do what your father and most people do - he did not phylny Feb 2017 #43

Fine. He's illiterate. Warren DeMontague Feb 2017 #44

He's over fifty years old, unless the print is huge he would need reading glasses correct? GusBob Feb 2017 #24

Exactly... Blue_Roses Feb 2017 #48

Luckily he was Valedictorian in his graduating class at the Sarah Palin Public Speaking School. LonePirate Feb 2017 #27

he could be dyslexic Motley13 Feb 2017 #29

He might just not like answering questions and being told what to do, so he plays dumb. Tommy_Carcetti Feb 2017 #32

Bigly unfair! Him readed all the every report on the Boewling Green Massacre struggle4progress Feb 2017 #40

This is hardly surprising, honestly LandrosT Feb 2017 #41

Are You Kidding Me? erpowers Feb 2017 #47

Wow...this makes a lot of sense Blue_Roses Feb 2017 #49

I demand to see his college transcripts!!!!!!!!! IcyPeas Feb 2017 #50

He should be forced to read, aloud, a passage from the Constitution ecstatic Feb 2017 #51

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