https://twitter.com/AP/status/796769950522363936
So is it just Obama being classy and reassuring america, or did Trump actually confess that most of what he said was just to get elected?
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Obama says he was 'encouraged' by conversation with Trump
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https://twitter.com/AP/status/796769950522363936
So is it just Obama being classy and reassuring america, or did Trump actually confess that most of what he said was just to get elected?
RPGCrazied
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Just saw this on TV, with them speaking to each other. Awkward. Sorry Obama, don't share your thoughts about this man.
BeforeU
Oft hope is born when all is forlorn.
Yup.
Give up on the "maybe he's not so bad" stuff now. It was the same thing with Bush 43. A lot of talk about unity, but as soon as he got in office he started railroading through legislation on extremely divisive issues.
And Bush was actually a compassionate, thoughtful, sincere Christian. Not the narcissistic sociopath that Trump so clearly is.
And Bush was actually a compassionate, thoughtful, sincere Christian. Not the narcissistic sociopath that Trump so clearly is.
smokeymicpot
Beat EviLore at pool.
He is saying this to bring everyone together. We won't know what he truly feels
benicillin
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Obama's primary concern is the well-being of the country, so until he's no longer President he's not going to do or say anything that could give people more reason to be panicking or concerned, nationally or internationally.
LUFTRAUSER
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Apparently the office of President changes those who hold it; we can only hope that will happen to Trump. I trust Obama so this is a good sign.
teruterubozu
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"we're fucked"
I respect President Obama and his class, but I have to agree that this is probably what it is.
Oh I don't know. Maybe "America what have you done? This dude is nuts! It's over! The apocalypse is here and it sports bad hair! Everyone leave the country now!" would have been pretty bad for the markets and the overall mood. But that's just a guess.
Are you seriously schooling the POTUS right now? I'm pretty sure he's smarter than us.
Are you seriously schooling the POTUS right now? I'm pretty sure he's smarter than us.
Man-is-Obsolete
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Weren't journalists and cameras there to record it? Can we just see it?
Fried Food
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The problem is Trumpis a master speaker. You just can't trust anything he says.
smokeandmirrors
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Obama is just ensuring a smooth transition of power. In no way does someone like him ever feel good or encouraged by a piece of shit like trump.
Bad mouthing the president elect would set a bad presidence
Bad mouthing the president elect would set a bad presidence
Agreed.
Principate
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He probably was, Trump is an opportunist self serving man, without outside influence he probably wouldn't all the much out of the ordinary for a republican president. The issue is he doesn't exist in isolation can be easily manipulated and very vindicated. it's a matter of when not if something eventually truly sets him off. Because why would he change when he's been rewarded so much
teruterubozu
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The word "golf" probably came up 16 times.
Cesare Borgia
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He's following protocol and doing what he has to do. Even if the meeting went poorly he wouldn't say so, nor would any other sitting president.
Stop taking rituals seriously.
Stop taking rituals seriously.
Dash_Riprock
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Its like an arranged marriage on Game of Thrones: Neither of them wants to be there.
broncobuster
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Even if Trump was putting on an act (he wasn't) take a look at the people he is surrounded by.
Barry wanted a cigarette this week like never before.
SeaOfMadness
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This is the first president in my lifetime where I am genuinely fearful of my family's well being. Bush for me was very disappointing and I did not look forward to his policies, but at least I wasn't fearful like I am now.
Trump needs to get out and tell his voters to calm the fuck down and that he won't tolerate racist shit. Unless/until he does that, hooo boy
ElRenoRaven
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Let's be honest here. What is he going to say? Of course he's going to say it was a nice discussion. Meanwhile as soon as Trump left you can bet he was like fuck that SOB.
Dubbedinenglish
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Trump is always a coward when he meets with his opposition, this is known.
CrimsonSquall
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As a black man, seeing Obama always taking the high road excels me to keep this dialogue open with Trump Supporters.
Right. What else was he going to say here?
Everyone stock up on guns and ammunition!*
*For those who already haven't done so.
Unfortunately this.
The last thing people need to be right now is complacent.
It's also why I'm so annoyed by all these 'hey don't worry it'll be okay in the end' pieces that are flying around. This is not the time for peace of mind. The human species is on the brink.
BoboBrazil
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You could tell he was having a hard time coming up with words. No chance he feels good.
Don't look at Trump when it comes to actual politics. Look at the people surrounding Trump.
Darryl M R
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Can he say anything else? Like seriously would it even make sense for him to say anything that is not positive?
GameAddict411
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I think this is similar to how people comfort their pets before they put them down. Obama doesn't want chaos on the streets and probably is trying to calm people down.
You'd probably be surprised. He has to do this.
Yaphett Kotto
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This is why. He knows that this country is not having it right now. Especially with the fuckery going on these past 48 hours.
DriftingSpirit
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You can cut the awkwardness with a knife and serve it on a plate.
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