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Siwsan

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39. Is this a first?

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Sat Aug 19, 2017, 10:48 AM

Aug 2017

I can't ever remember this situation happening, before, but I'm getting old and forgetful.

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Trump, first lady to skip Kennedy Center Honors over concerns of "political distraction" [View all] Miles Archer Aug 2017 OP

Good! spiderpig Aug 2017 #1

I expect that was a Kelly decision. BumRushDaShow Aug 2017 #2

It wouldn't surprise me if Trump made the decision. GoCubsGo Aug 2017 #7

Yes. BumRushDaShow Aug 2017 #9

Excellent Point. He's probably very happy he has an "excuse" not to go. bitterross Aug 2017 #49

Great point, and what does it tell you that fifty million voters Eliot Rosewater Aug 2017 #54

This message was self-deleted by its author sinkingfeeling Aug 2017 #28

My first thought as well. sinkingfeeling Aug 2017 #29

Just so you know metalbot Aug 2017 #50

I am glad to see this. Yet, sad for America riversedge Aug 2017 #3

Many fine memories of the Obamas getting lost in their rock & roll and drifting away... Miles Archer Aug 2017 #4

My favorite is of 2012 mobeau69 Aug 2017 #37

Oh man, The Led Zeppelin tribute was the best, Would of been better without kid rock though...... Old Vet Aug 2017 #46

Yep, Heart did an outstanding Zep cover. mobeau69 Aug 2017 #57

I'm sure it has nothing to do with the honorees... N_E_1 for Tennis Aug 2017 #5

Lionel's keeping his options open too Miles Archer Aug 2017 #11

I've read Gloria Estefan, Norman Lear, and babylonsister Aug 2017 #13

Bingo! LudwigPastorius Aug 2017 #42

Three of the 5 threatened to BOYCOTT, 1 planned to Hortensis Aug 2017 #14

I think you hit on something. bitterross Aug 2017 #51

This is his 'you didn't quit, I fired you' schtick... Princess Turandot Aug 2017 #6

Maybe is they combined this Scarsdale Aug 2017 #25

Watch President Obama videohead5 Aug 2017 #8

I still have this on disk - raven mad Aug 2017 #23

A complete delight. 3catwoman3 Aug 2017 #35

Really? 7wo7rees Aug 2017 #40

I have typically only listened... 3catwoman3 Aug 2017 #43

tweet: lol because no one wants to attend the WH reception..... riversedge Aug 2017 #10

His budget aims to defund NEA remember #savenea #TrumpHatesAmericaCulture riversedge Aug 2017 #12

As if he'll still be president in December. Qutzupalotl Aug 2017 #15

He is a vulgarian-he couldn't possibly understand the arts Danmel Aug 2017 #16

The words Trump and Kennedy Performing Arts Center should never be in the same sentence. sandensea Aug 2017 #18

This message was self-deleted by its author raven mad Aug 2017 #24

He is the most greedy and selfish PINO that we have ever had. Not only does he never donate a BigmanPigman Aug 2017 #36

Best for security & safety of everyone if the lightening rod stays away. He can send video comments. Sunlei Aug 2017 #17

Good move. lostnfound Aug 2017 #19

Coward! keithbvadu2 Aug 2017 #20

Good riddance, they weren't wanted anyway onetexan Aug 2017 #21

Nazi snowflakes dalton99a Aug 2017 #22

As if! Scarsdale Aug 2017 #26

yep, NaziPOTUS can't stand the blowback he'd get nt steve2470 Aug 2017 #58

Goddamned coward. His pathetically fragile ego can't take any criticism, ever. catbyte Aug 2017 #27

"Political distraction." 3catwoman3 Aug 2017 #30

Pariah In Chief bluedigger Aug 2017 #31

Didn't want to be a political distraction.. Ho Ho Ho ! pangaia Aug 2017 #32

another classic "I break up with you first" move flibbitygiblets Aug 2017 #33

I don't think the 2 minute man can sit in one place that long. Blue Idaho Aug 2017 #34

it's not about him, so he doesn't care. KG Aug 2017 #38

This. meadowlander Aug 2017 #44

Is this a first? Siwsan Aug 2017 #39

What an utter embarrassment he is to America JDC Aug 2017 #41

Where's the childish tweet tantrum about "losers" "failing" and, of course, "ratings"? PSPS Aug 2017 #45

the most polarizing and hated person in american political history lapfog_1 Aug 2017 #47

Want to see everyone attend with SRO? SCVDem Aug 2017 #48

That might actually be the most presidential decision he's made so far. Initech Aug 2017 #52

Yes! Stay away you bigoted, racist, xenophobic, Vladimir Putin Lint Head Aug 2017 #53

Chicken Shit Trump. LakeArenal Aug 2017 #55

What a YUGE coward MFM008 Aug 2017 #56