I understand that Obama and co. are forced in the name of not tearing the country apart. I guarantee the fight against Trump is not over and will not end until he is out of office, be that 4 or 8 years. The fight against the other half of America will continue long after that.
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Obama says he was 'encouraged' by conversation with Trump
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maquiladora
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Damn, that's good.
orientalNoodle
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Kill Your Masters
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Tom Nook
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Mengy
wishes it were bannable to say mean things about Marvel
It terrifies the hell out of me. He is the next President of the United States of America....
Historically, all presidents and president-elect successors whom didn't personally like each other set their differences aside so they could have a peaceful transition to power. Obama's doing what is expected of him because he has integrity and is obligated to reassure the American people.
UnemployedVillain
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What'd you guys expect him to say? "Shit's gonna be fucked up. Brace yourselves"?!
Exactly. It's part of why for a long time I thought he was just going to drop out after he knew he could win
Exactly. It's part of why for a long time I thought he was just going to drop out after he knew he could win
At least wait until April...I'd like to play Horizon and Zelda U before the bombs fall.
After the credits roll, fuck this world.
The least resistance would be doing whatever the GOP asks.
Yep, North and Central California(outside of the Bay area) are filled with total fucking gun nuts. Outside SF and the land between LA is like the wild west at times. CA isn't entirely a blue state by any means, its just the urban density that carries the popular vote for that state, much of the suburban outland is usually red.
Illinois vs. Chicago is largely similar.
Broken Joystick
At least you can talk. Who are you?
CHAOS CONTROL
DontBeThatGuy
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NVM.
PepperJohn
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Jesus, looking at the libs here crying. Trump is gonna be a great President and you need to realize that.
RoninChaos
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Here's the thing, as fucking awful as Trump is, I don't think this is a responsibility he's going to take lightly. I think what we're seeing is Trump realizing he doesn't know what the thought he knows. He's been so full of bluster but now is the time to put the rubber to the road and he can't just get what he wants. He knows congress is half with him, and the other half thinks he's the worst thing ever. He knows all the shit he said during his campaign will dog him and he's a guy who can't stand being criticized. So what did he do? He just put the biggest fucking target on his back that he could. The WHOLE WORLD is going to be taking shots now for 4 years, and this is a guy who has a ginormous ego.
The IDEA of being president probably excited the fuck out of him, but I think the actual job of being president is something that just grinds you down. Look at Obama. He looks 30 years older than he did when he took office. That's going to happen to Trump. And he knows it. I truly think he wanted it to be close but didn't want to be president because now he's responsible for more than just himself.
The IDEA of being president probably excited the fuck out of him, but I think the actual job of being president is something that just grinds you down. Look at Obama. He looks 30 years older than he did when he took office. That's going to happen to Trump. And he knows it. I truly think he wanted it to be close but didn't want to be president because now he's responsible for more than just himself.
Better source.
Someone please photoshop crying Jordan onto George Washington.
valkillmore
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What an absolute hoot the next four years are going to be.
Can we go back to 2008 please???
ClosingADoor
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We have no clue if he will be because the guy has no previous political experience. If he had we could judge him on results. We can't. We don't have a clue about what he is going to do or if he is a capable person for the job.
E-Cat
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You'll do great here.
Based on what? Even Trump looks like he's going to throw up.
Soldiussnaku
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Yeah, as I suspected he didn't want the job at all. The title and prestige?? You betcha. The money making potential and the deals he can make whilst in that position? Absolutely. But he does not want or need the near 24/7 responsibility that comes with being president at all. Pence will be the real president and Trump will do his 4 years, maybe, and then just fuck it all off and go back to his high end lifestyle.
Almost every picture I've seen of him after he won is a far far cry from his usual demeanour on his campaign trail.
professor_t
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He's realizing that he may actually have to really work for the first time in his life.
TheStruggler
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have you realized that he is a racist, makes fun of the disabled, called people from mexico rapists and drug dealers, thinks muslims are terrorists and wants to throw them out of the country and not welcome refugees anymore, yet?
ElectricBlanketFire
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His health will deteriorate with this presidency. Wouldn't be surprised if we see stories about it.
Even without his character flaws (racism, misogyny, xenophobia, etc), we have NO way of knowing that, because of the very well documented number of times that he pivoted on EVERYTHING, and from the overwhelming amount of times that he lied when compared to his competition. We have NO idea what he's going to actually do.
Better or worse than he was as a CEO? I'm not sure why you expect improvement in a tougher position.
Great? Explain.
He doesn't have the stamina
Ok - but based on what? Prior experience? Campaign promises? Personal demeanor? A particular openness towards prejudice and bigotry?
I hope he surprises me. I really do. And sure, my own views tend to skew left - but even allowing for that, what is it about Trump that triggers expectations of presidential greatness?
NotTheGuyYouKill
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Barack Obama: Shadow President
PepsimanVsJoe
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Seeing as how the media no longer has a horse-race to sell, they're going to need something for their 24/7 Trump coverage.
Astaleview
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Donate to the ACLU yall. We gonna have to fight everything for the next 2-4 years. Start mobilizing now. Right now!
Better source.
can't even look barack in the eye
Trump's face looks like he wants to poo poo.
Astaleview
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This is part of the problem. People including Trump. Have no clue what is going on. This question is stupid.
ebullientprism
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I wouldnt read too much into it. Even for a narcissist like Trump the position of President will be a little awe inspiring for a few days. This is just that period where he treats it with a little reverence.
Once he settles in we will be back to the same old shitbird Trump tweeting at 1AM at anyone who said something mean about him.
Once he settles in we will be back to the same old shitbird Trump tweeting at 1AM at anyone who said something mean about him.
RoninChaos
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Does Trump not wear a wedding ring?
God I hope so. Not optimistic, though.
ãInaba Residentã
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Exactly why this shit is scary
lol forever
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