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nikibatts

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11. Without that last, well staged and played display of emotional "gotcha" the speech ratings would be

Reply to busterbrown (Original post)

Wed Mar 1, 2017, 05:40 PM

Mar 2017

40 point lower. Trump used it to cover more questioning about the way he came to approve the mission.

Condolences to the widow and her children. It really was sad on so many levels.

Although other Presidents have used similar moments to honor and herald military heroes, I don't think any other President has used the occasion to absolve themselves of responsibility for the lives lost.

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Van Jones.. You more interested in ratings than telling the truth? [View all] busterbrown Mar 2017 OP

Huge disappointment world wide wally Mar 2017 #1

Narcissists attract. He probably thinks his farts smell like roses too. boston bean Mar 2017 #2

the same van jones that was wildly worshipped on DU a few months back? didnt follow those msongs Mar 2017 #3

Van lost his dignity last night. sarcasmo Mar 2017 #4

Hey van brutus smith Mar 2017 #5

Mad OF him? nt tblue37 Mar 2017 #6

one word: bootlicker Raster Mar 2017 #7

So much for you Political Career Wellstone ruled Mar 2017 #8

I'm pretty sure he likes his paycheck ... GeorgeGist Mar 2017 #9

he made a fucking fool of himself Skittles Mar 2017 #10

Without that last, well staged and played display of emotional "gotcha" the speech ratings would be nikibatts Mar 2017 #11

One of the most extraordinary moments ever? kstewart33 Mar 2017 #12

Ugh. Reading that makes me cringe with embarrassment for him. Maven Mar 2017 #13

Only thing extaordinary he did was get away with using a widow of a slain soldier who he killed. randr Mar 2017 #14