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Trump called out on more "Alternative Facts"
Trump getting called out by a journalist for his alternative facts at a press conference. Funny how Trump spent most of the conference accusing the Media of spreading fake news yet doesn't take the time to check the fake statistics he is given.
PS. Sorry for quality, was screen grabbed from my mobile.
Source: http://news.sky.com/video/really-mr-president-reporter-corrects-trump-10770976
CoreyLee04
pro-trump supporters saying that this was a huge victory for Trump and that he tored down the fake media but i guess its alt-life.
PietroAretino
This isn't embarrassing. This is utterly & completely disgraceful. This man lacks all virtues, is an insult to the US & deserves no respect.
Squossifrage
There was nothing to fact-check. Nobody told him it was the biggest win since Reagan. He made that up himself.
FaithAlone
"Mr. President can you comment on the current national crisis?" " The crisis is bad, but my electoral win was huge, the greatest win ever".
fantastapotamus
"and my ratings on an irrelevant reality tv show.. uuuuuuuge!"
FaithAlone
"Way better than the current host, it's sad. That's the real national crisis, bigly. Everybody knows don't bet against Trump.
TheRotundOne
That's what happens when a bully gets caught in a lie. See, they didn't lie.... it was the radio/internet/tv/that other kid that said 1/2
TheRotundOne
This thing, ma. I promise I'll never repeat it again. It's never them. They are the victim. Why can't you see it. Blah blah blah 2/2
CanOpenersOnTheirFaces
Specific source? No, because I don't have one and I made it up. "I saw it somewhere" is the worst excuse.
Dozilla
That journalist deserves a medal, that was straight up badass.
kobrakaimf
Pathological liars can't help but lie even about shit that doesn't matter at all
CastleRockDOR
Chappers2701
"it was a very big margin do you agree with that?" "You're the president". Absolute savagery I love it
timetCandyCat
wahsome
The margin can be huge but he's still got tiny hands
whereismydamnlighter
and then Trump said: "Good answer" ... that's the scariest part!
OldManTaylor
I really wish he had pushed it further. "We all know you are obsessed w/ your numbers and how they stack up. You are lying right now."
VarS311
"Wait, what?! I'm the president?!" -Trump, probably
Andalite
He should've said "I agree with the fact that you are unfortunately the President" but that would prob violate some ethics or something
GetSmartBeEvil
Favorite moment
digitalist1
fucking ROASTEDDDDDDDDDDDDD! OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
PeteTusk
It seems saying the basic facts is savagery in this context. Hmm...
NoSeriouslyJustTryIt
What's unfortunate is that his mental capacity will never allow him to understand that he was burned with that comment
badmagic
He knows damn well what he's doing. He's the best at saying nothing and sowing discord.
NoSeriouslyJustTryIt
I don't know. I feel like he's too egotistical. He won and people should be congratulating him. He is more annoyed by his margin.
GaryCXJk
Noooo!!! I like Discord...
badmagic
Word? Are you on the Breitbart server?
GreaterDog
Do you really think so at this point? This is like the 50th time he's publicly bragged about his EC win, even to Netanyahu who dgaf.
Theflakypoopcrustofanadultdiaper
I would've said, "you didn't even get the popular vote.
Chappers2701
Didn't you hear? If you discount all the illegal votes that definitely happened, I know it, you know it, we all do. He actually won
Theflakypoopcrustofanadultdiaper
Oh- rightrightrightrightright
Oh4FukSakes
ihans
Tbones85
Yes. He is.
eboh312
The best part was when he said that. We need people like him to show the world that we are not idiots like our president is.
thedustygrad
Although, let's be completely fair: 62,979,636 of our citizens voted for him. And he was just as ridiculous during the campaign.
eboh312
True that! But you know, overall what are the numbers of the people that didn't vote for him?
ChaoticMarin
Somewhere between 70-75%, if I remember correctly. Most of which simply didn't vote at all.
eboh312
Look, between the number of people that didn't vote for Trump, it is still larger than those that did.
thedustygrad
I'm not denying that. I'm just saying, you know, it's not just him. He represents a large, powerful, and problematic swath of our population
corneliusgansevoort
My count is about 135 million (out of an estimated 200 million elligible voters).
jacblake
Define "substantial".
thebeave
"All I know is that if I was going to stand in front of the world and claim I had the world's biggest win, I would have measured it first."
DarkMagus
More like absolute stupidity on Trump's part.
RedBeardedBastard
the "you're the president" fucking killed me
76Tromboners
It was like, "No shit Sherlock." This guy is always concerned about big/huge things. Whats he compensating for?
joid75
Knowledge
thisisthefirstoneitried
tiny hands
UnevenElephant
Molotovbliss
DrFrederickFrankenstein
"Your correct.. good answer"
OfMiceAndMenus
Savage would be properly saying "No, I don't agree with you. I agree with actual numbers and facts. Stop lying to America, Mr. President."
Ilikeyogurt
Yeah, idk why people are so passive-aggressive. Sometimes confrontation is merited.
ashipthatshipsshippingships
But I think that people respect a level of decorum, even though the President himself does not. He's the only one not taking this seriously.
SpencerAssiff
Because there is an expectation of respect towards the president in the press room, even if it is not given to you. Not saying I agree, btw
Ilikeyogurt
Confrontation is not equal to disrespect. Just saying.
HighlySexualLobster
"it was a very big margin do you agree with that?" "Much larger than the margin for the popular vote" *pterodactyl screeches*
kantaloupe
The margin for the popular vote was 2,864,974, which is much larger than the 36 vote margin in the electoral college.
brainmydamage
Just wow.
kantaloupe
I mean, losing by a wide margin is still having a wide margin.
Trolldeig
Grenther
That's static compare. Since there's a different max you should use relative numbers (%)
SparklingCockWaffle
His response is what bothers me the most "good answer"
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iwearlittlesocks
How was the reporter being a weasel?
danlei
Probably took it as a compliment. Don't you just love those people who don't even realize they're being made fun of?
SparklingCockWaffle
More so fear the fact that what's he going to if or when people stop giving him an answer like that.
SparklingCockWaffle
Wow, that was really poorly written ha
CaptainAsshat
I find it hilarious that he became president. Hilarious and sad.
SeriouslyAwkward
dont forget fucked! :D
Badger96
Hillaryious
CaptainAsshat
Good one
snurx
I bet it's funnier from a distance :(
astromek
Not really, no.
kantaloupe
How much distance have you tried? It's probably hilarious on Mars.
selftaughtgenius
It's a bit horrifying from here. : \
LaBotte
He it was Hilary on that stand, this journalist would die from a "car accident" in like 2 days. ..
BattloidKouji
If hillary really had all the connections you guys seem to think she has, couldn't she have made the illegals vote in the right states (1)
BattloidKouji
so that she would win the election? seems silly to have them all vote in Cali, which she was guaranteed to win anyway. (2)
handgrenade
Enough about fucking Hillary. The election is over, get over it.
LaBotte
Lol I'm canadian and I don'T give a fuck, just wanted to piss people. It worked. Have a good day.
handgrenade
LaBotte
http://imgur.com/4jYGvjU
alch1e
Haha wow good one you sure showed them
LaBotte
Frysquint.gifv not sure if you are laughing with or of me. Have a good day anyway...
skyriss
Molotovbliss
TrueNorthernLights
THIS.
Andalite
He should've said "I agree with the fact that you are unfortunately the President" but that would prob violate some ethics or something
TheNotoriousMastermindLeBones
The only violation is that this kind of adversarial relationship was missing for the last 8 years. It's nice to have it back though.
OfMiceAndMenus
There's no laws or regulations that say you can't call the president on their bullshit. In fact, that's basically what the press corps does.
Andalite
There's this little thing that's called "impartiality" which is a regulation. Not one required by law, but one journalists themselves expect
Andalite
each other to keep. Which is why accusations of it are thrown around freely at each other.
AskMeAbout3DPrinting
He probably isn't supposed to show bias.
Andalite
My point
PizzaSlutForever
Alternative President
IronCretin
So-called President
senselocke
"Technically"-President Trump. Physically make air quotes when saying it.
PizzaSlutForever
Presidential reboot ...
IronCretin
Failing President. SAD!
natabus
The Asterisk Presidency.
IgnisInvictus
and then Trump fucking smirked as if dude really said "You're absolutely correct, the margin was huge.".
UnevenElephant
Molotovbliss
behrditz
he probably thought the guy meant "You are the president sir, anything you say is correct and I capitulate"
Bootsy81
My thoughts exactly, almost like saying "you're the boss" or something. Which Trump has probably heard, or similar stuff, all his life.
jenw
He actually replies, 'Good answer'. As if, 'that's right you little shit'.
neclimdul
Yeah its more of a snear then a smirk. Like damn right I'm the president and I own you. sigh...
MarlenaWatches
*sneer
BritishGingerLefty
*yuge
Zephyr86
Ty
asinthelatedentarthurdent
Bigly
ProphetJerematic
bigly yuge
nirach
Because Trump didn't understand the guy didn't mean it as a compliment. Unsure whether it's stupidity, egotism, or both on Donnies part...
kmikl
I don't think it's stupidity, but egoism is definitely on the table for explaining a stupid/verifiably false comment with Trump.
jaminjimmyjames
I think I know. https://www.psychologytoday.com/conditions/narcissistic-personality-disorder
GapingHeadwound
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2017/feb/17/donald-trump-narcisissm-mentally-ill-personality
washismycopilot
Dunning-Kruger might play a role too.
definitelynotawolf
That was eerily spot-on
Kainus
http://amandalemora-lulh.tumblr.com/post/156698405681/refinery29-the-psychiatrist-who-wrote-the
EveryGOPAccusationIsActuallyAnAdmission
We have ourselves a winner.
Poodlestrike
I mean, that's probably what he heard. Like how he rambled about his EC win after getting a q about antisemitism Wednesday. Dude is unhinge
GreaterDog
That was absurd. "We've seen a growing number of anti-Semitic acts" "Well I won the election by a lot! People love me, lots of love"
Poodlestrike
As a Jew, the way the last two times he's reacted getting asked about antisemitism have me scared as hell. Shit's not funny anymore.
GreaterDog
He gets so pissed, right? Instead of condemning it, which a reasonable person would do.
Insideanus
He took it as a personal accusation as well & shut the guy up then rambled about how he is "the least anti-Semitic person you'll ever meet"
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Insideanus
No kidding, he is pretty close as is
thedustygrad
Methinks he doth protest too much...
jrs5ive
THIS. SO MUCH, THIS.
walkingstephenhawking
Is there somewhere specific this phrase is from? I've heard it here and there for years, but never knew the source.
ledious
Dear fellow Conservatives. Can we please get rid of trump now?
1010001010101
Yep. God - can you imagine what he'd say if there was an actual natural disaster? "Listen, I've been there.Theyre fine. They don't want help
KCBeard
Yes please.
MdM9990
8 more years
hobotopia
I think he intended to say "biggest electorial upset" but got caught up in the moment. Then his ego got in the way, so he back peddled.
hobotopia
Which looking at the numbers is true. He did have the largest difference between predicted electorial votes and actual since Regan
chimchim666
Nah, he just lied
hobotopia
He's really not that bad. He needs more guidance but generally he wants to do what's good for America and is making some really positive....
ledious
That's called denial, brother. I wanted to give him a chance too, but now I severely regret that decision.
ledious
can we just get him impeached so we can have pence instead? at least pence seems a bit more competent...
CivilizedUndead
Not gonna be easy. You'd need the Republicans to agree to it, and have solid evidence he broke the law.
sexycandypanda
You're fucking kidding me right? He's a fucking sociopath.
ZAufy
It's so hot when people talk sense nowadays
Blahblahhh
Are you paid to post things like this? We have eyes and ears, the man is unfit to be in office based on VIDEO IN CONTEXT of things he's said
iwearlittlesocks
He's a retarded Hillary
hobotopia
Changes in certain areas. This dosent mean I agree with everything, but if the right cabinet members can guide him, this might turn out ok
ZoidbergIsGreat
He picked incompetent cronies for his cabinet and is too egotistical to take anybody's advice anyways. Try a non-partisan news source...
hobotopia
I do. I prefer to watch BBC world. As far as American news goes, they are all partisan
ledious
The only change he did make that i didnt end up regretting was the small business support. That's it.
angelwkw3
He's already failed at picking good cabinet members.
hobotopia
We blocked the bad ones. So now let's try to move forward
BattloidKouji
What a ringing endorsement. "if people around him can keep him from being who hereally is, he might be okay."
hobotopia
I don't think he's that bad, really don't. He's just inexperienced
LavaAxe
He's a fucking retarded narcissist that's what he is.
ashipthatshipsshippingships
We're being led by a tyrant who cannot (literally cannot) grasp facts and simple information, and folks are like, "he's not that bad." lmao
HungryPumpkn
He must not be able to grasp the facts due to tiny hands.
hobotopia
What a polite retort
Blahblahhh
The pussy grabber in chief has said much worse. If he can we can also.
LavaAxe
Just speaking the President's language.
absurdum123
Well, you can become president of the US by being impolite, so I don't see the issue with doing the same on Imgur
XoxSmotpokerxoX
Has Trump ever been polite retard?
kayleo
Reminded me of "The Emperor's New Clothes" when the townspeople pretend to go along with the fabulous new suit even tho they know he's naked
LlamaTrauma
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhdxSYNKY2A
GeraltOhRivia
That. Is actually quite profound.
UnnecessaryExposition
But the difference is that Trump isn't emperor and he can't just shout "off with their heads" when we disagree. Speaking out is a right.
kayleo
This reporter did speak out & caught Trump in a lie. Trump continued to deflect and spew bullshit. Reporter: "ok ok, nice suit Mr. Emperor"
UnnecessaryExposition
It does restore hope to see that the majority of Americans aren't willing to just sit down and shut up and believe everything Trump says.
KeeleonOhms
That is the best allegory for Trump ive ever seen.
DarkWhiteWolf
I remember an adaptation about this from elementary school, but it was a principal who got conned with an invisible suit.
WisconsinHome
Exactly
WarenKalker
That's all I've been able to see him as since the naked trump statue.
otisfloyd26
I am never looking that up.
WarenKalker
I can't believe you guys missed that to begin with! lucky.
Necronox
Oh My God... that was a real thing??? My eyes need bleach!
ZoidbergIsGreat
Like young trump? Or old, saggy ass, bad hairpiece Trump? Because both are bad but one is significantly worse. Not surprised he has one tho.
WarenKalker
He didn't make it! You'll see how I know if you follow the link: https://www.google.com.pk/amp/www.theverge.com/platform/amp/2016/8/18/12538
WarenKalker
Not flattering. Sad!
NoIdidntsayAbeLincolnIsaidHeyBlinkin
Ha. I just referenced that to my coworkers this morning. No one responded & it made me feel off the mark. I will bask in your upvotes.
ifitsthethoughtthatcountsthinkmoney
I noticed it too, but only imgur agreed with me -- here's your upvote
azarza
Start basking
Sandyundertones
Except in this story more than half the townspeople are screaming at him that he has no closes on.
lesbehonester
*clothes
kayleo
To which he attempts to discredit by labeling as "fake news." http://www.trumptwitterarchive.com/#/archive/fake/tfff
FriskyFoxie
IIRC, the way the story goes they *didn't* know he was naked. None of the townsfolk were sure *they* weren't fools and simply unable to see.
Feralkyn
Yeah, everyone wasn't sure and didn't want to be the one to admit they might be a fool
Imhereforthelurking
I've heard it spun that everyone saw have as naked but didn't want to be thought fools. Enter innocent child, " THE EMPERORS NAKED!!"
SleeperXib
This is my recollection as well.
JumpedtheGun
Except this isn't something we should just go along with to make him happy. He really needs to get his shit straightened out.
DevonGronka
He's 70 years old. These are things he would have "straightened out" in his 20s if he ever was going to.
kantaloupe
Eh, of all the things he should read up on, the statistical significance of how much he won by doesn't seem like a priority.
JumpedtheGun
Exactly. But he obsesses about that inane stuff anyway and he doesn't even read up on it. He just makes shit up til people call him out.
Imhereforthelurking
But how do we get enough precocious little scamps to yell that the deluded orangutan is marching, jumping and cartwheeling about naked.
Idonthavealottosay
We're going along to allow him to show his true colors
JumpedtheGun
After the press conference yesterday, I think we've seen a good bit of who he is. So rude and condescending to reporters he doesn't like.
aychland
This is no different than what he's been doing all along. He's been dealing out all hate and narcissism since Obama got elected, at least.
UnnecessaryExposition
He had showed his true colours well before election day and 62 million still voted for him. The goal should be to reach the independents.
Haylobro
True colour: pasty
aychland
No, not pasty. Safety orange. As in "danger: toxic".
Idonthavealottosay
Pasty af
lottahullabaloo
As an American, this shit is embarrassing.
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lottahullabaloo
I can't blame you. Thank you for your service....Please be okay.
SortaKindaFunny
IreallyMGur
How about when he asked the black reporter to set up a meeting for him with the Congressional Black Caucas ?
ImCherokeeJack
As aa goldfish imm hvving a hard tm typiiing
DrantonMason
lottahullabaloo
I think we can safely change that to -200
pudf
As a human this shit is disturbing and frightening.
caitxem
There we go, those are the adjectives necessary here. Embarrassing doesn't begin to cover it.
whogivesashitnobody
As a third world citizen : HAHAHA
spookyu
It's alright to air your dirty laundry once in a while, it's how you get motivated to clean house
ReneTrujillo
you should man, you should.. you must unite and get that mtfckr out of power
TigerThong
this shit is scary. The man is insane.
thepsudo
As a Republican until Trump's nomination, yeah, it really is embarrassing.
NOINITIATIVE
I've been willing to compromise with Republican's on alot of matters and even respected their pass candidates, but this..this's unacceptable
naturesfool
I'm an American expat and holy shit dude it is mortifying. I've started telling people here that I'm Canadian.
ForgetAboutThis
If for some fucking reason a guy like this would end up president in Romania we would protest 24/7 untill he'd resign.
Zephyr86
As a human being, this shit is embarrassing.
Shigbeard
As an Australian, we are still making jokes about his wall between swigs of beer.
lottahullabaloo
Share please.
gtmiller
Bibi, not seen standing next him, qwas embarrassed too.
JudgeMentaI
As a Canadian, We need to build our own wall
11cats462
The way it's being reported is embarrassing.
MelodiousDissonance
Kind of like going to a meeting filled with people you respect...and bringing your piss drunk racist Uncle who won't stop yelling along
lottahullabaloo
Only...He was fucking invited.
McKeagle
As a jew, i'm laughing my ass off.
AnotherOneBitesTheCrust
As an American, I'm fucking terrified
SarcasticComment
"Most embarrassing since the history of forever." ~ Donald Trump, probably.
WhistlePig
Yes, yes it is...
Vismund6
I stand embarrassed. But at least I can say I didn't vote for this imbecile. Doesn't know what the fuck he's doing or talking about.
theaxeman
As a human being, this shit is embarrassing.
W0wSuchupv0te
"Not impossible, inevitable" history is chock full of dullard POTUSes, won't be the last given our esteemed democracy
valkrez
I live in humiliation. People need to not come here and see our shame. Go and enjoy a vacation anywhere else, it will be vastly better.
wiresnake
as someone who went through the shitshow of naturalization to become American, this makes me want to kill myself.
AngelaCatchryder
I feel your pain,wish I had a country to go back to. PS please don't kill yourself.
oued
As a european, I know this alternated alternative fact that more of you voted against him than for. So I'm convinced that a future exists.
photomcbeth
As a Scot, that guy is a total arse-hole and so many of you lot are bawbags for voting for him.
SexySquatch
I watched the entire press conference. It was mortifying from start to finish.
DrArctic
Just more evidence that he is not fit or capable of being president...
nymmlbfan
Shut up
dklsfsdfdsf
nymmlbfan
Make sure that counts for you too slap
baconandplagues
What kind of halfwit uses slap as an insult?
nymmlbfan
Halfwit??? Where you from man?
LearnToMakeARouxImgur
After being subject to American Imgure politics en masse, starting to think your president is actually perfectly indicative of your country
LearnToMakeARouxImgur
Meaning no offence to your average American or yourself, im just saying. This is not a good look....
LearnToMakeARouxImgur
For instance, earlier I was told that "The New Colossus" was basically written by mistake. And they didn't know what it'd lead to....
5SpicyCheetos
As an Russian, this shit is the best porn ever
Imadethisaccountsoidontgetfired
As someone who supports Trump, and can understand where he is coming from. This shit is repetitive, and not doing him a bit of good.
awhippoorwill
I've never seen a comment with this many points. Lot's of embarrassed Americans in here.
ChimiFuckinChanga
Me every day when I watch the news..
Aureliano
So Obama that doubled your national debt from 9 to 20 trln is not an embarrassment?
MrPredator
I think the "hold my beer" is pretty accurate when America saw the whole Brexit thing. We just had to top it.
Patriclis
The lack of pressure from the media during President Obama's two terms was embarrassing as well.
TheOrginalLowkeyPokey
IllCaesar
Remember Obama. I was always suspicious of the guy and never really loved him but he never managed to embarrass the entire country.
mfgcolour
don't worry, the world doesn't think any different of you
ClapTrapConjurerOfTheDarkArts
Our country is turning into the worst joke in histoey
HydrochloricKitten
It's embarrassing when a politician doesn't step off the campaign trail. Sucked the last 8, will suck the next 4.
skch
for at least half of you. The other half believes, no matter what, the 306 number...
Tofubutton
Why do I almost feel bad for him here?
Slimtastik
it's just straight embarrassing for mankind, this fkn clown will send us back to slavery.
DeinnsBeans
This is one of the most outrageous things I've ever read.
shtoups
As an embarrassment, this shit is American.
Phischstaebchen
as a german, I can confirm how embarrassing that is. He makes Merkel look perfectly fine. :P
lottahullabaloo
Welp, it looks like a person or two agrees with me on this. Cheers to drinking our sorrows away! Let's toast!
MyLifeisaComplicatedDrinkingGame
As an American, meet me at the bar. I've got a tab going. Drink Up.
lottahullabaloo
Be right there
Viewtheentirealbum11imagestotal1remaining
As a European, why debate facts? No alt facts, pls
timetCandyCat
straatman
As a South African, stop this, before it goes to far. You don't want this shit for the foreseeable future.
BYERE
As an Englishman, I wish I had the power to offer for you to remove these idiots from power and re-join us under British rule.
lottahullabaloo
And for that, I thank you.
rgzdev
As a Mexican, you guys should be proud you didn't elect Hillary. I'll take an ineffectual buffoon over a corporate whore any day.
Dabadoo
people forget that was our other choice. we'd be another trillion in debt by now
kdm36
Its more embarassing how you fight it, you got yourself into it live with it and work together, this trumpbashing 247 wont help, pls dwnvote
AngelaCatchryder
There's your down vote
CliffWestern
Naive as fuck
AngelaCatchryder
There's your down vote
terraomnia
Exactly - if he's actually building a wall and other campaign promises, maybe his promise of "I'll listen to the people" might be genuine?
AngelaCatchryder
There's your down vote
AngelaCatchryder
There's your down vote
AngelaCatchryder
There's your down vote
AngelaCatchryder
There's your down vote
tinyfootprints
I'm horrified that more than half the Americans who bothered to vote fell for his shit. Couldn't they tell he was lying in the campaign?
steponabich
He didn't win the popular vote
tinyfootprints
Oh right. Damn. I'm so angry at him I'm not thinking clearly. Thanks for reminding me.
steponabich
That was a surprisingly pleasant and reasonable response. Did not expect that
thisiswhyicanthaveanythingnice
To those of you that didn't vote, you need to get off your fucking ass in 2018 and 2020 and end this fucking dumpster fire. 1/2
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thisiswhyicanthaveanythingnice
Yes, an uneducated vote would be a bad choice. Perhaps you could take some time to think about what's important to you and see who 1/2
thisiswhyicanthaveanythingnice
Supports that agenda. I believe that the environment is important. DT doesn't. That alone makes my decision. I have kids too so...
thisiswhyicanthaveanythingnice
2/2 this asshole is low energy, sad, a disaster. A total disaster.
Crustypeanut
Heres the problem - only 26.3% of americans voted for Trump. 26.6% voted for hillary (though Trump won the electoral). That means that 1/?
Crustypeanut
almost 74% of americans who are able to vote didn't vote for this fucktwat. Even more if you include those who can't vote for w/e reason 2/2
Crustypeanut
Granted, 45% of americans (those who didn't vote but couldve) have no right to complain - though election day SHOULD BE a federal holiday
Crustypeanut
as I know a few people who couldn't vote since they were working (and aren't organized enough to bother with mail-in)
moonlitliz
As an American, I haven't slept well since he was elected. I wake up, read the news, and my head explodes all over again.
UnevenElephant
PotatoPie
I hear you man. I can hardly believe how stressed I have been for NO OTHER REASON! I didn't expect to be so stressed :-o
WisconsinHome
Agreed, I didn't expect to stress to be constant
TheGame21x
NOINITIATIVE
For a month I had to remind myself that he really won; and that at least 60 million of my fellow citizens are short sighted petty assholes
dryasfuck
@moonlitliz - yes, that ... every day. This situation is too volatile. The global anger and fear provoked by it all could easily backfire.
samuraialpha
I think I have identified the problem. You are obviously reading "fake news"!
damnallusernamesaretaken
As a european, we laugh. A terrified laughter, because we know we'll do the same in 10 years time.
ZaphodBeeblebroxIsRusselBrand
England here, feel so sorry for you lot. Although Britain is pretty much Americas lil bitch nd will follow what trump wants anyway. Still ..
kuzvo240
There are dozens of us! Dozens! Seriously, though, when I travel now-a-days I say I'm from Australia. (I can do a bad Aussie accent)
Dabadoo
in the military we had to say we we Canadian, just say eh at the end of your sentences
earthbasedextraterrestrial
As a Non-American, Sorry
Anorock68
I must be missing something,why is he scary?
SparklingCockWaffle
You've missed quite a lot if you don't have an answer to that.
AskingTheRealQuestions
DID YOU JUST SEE THIS VERY POST?!?!?!?!?!?! How fucking low are your standards? Jesus Christ I wouldn't hire this guy at McDonald's
Skywatcher16
as someone who once was a hiring manager for mcdonalds, i wouldnt have either. this is the kinda guy who leaves his application blank
IgnisInvictus
Are you an American? If so may I enquire about your age? Totally serious, your answers determine how I need to respond.
Anorock68
Sorrry snowflake,I'm busy making money and living my life,not worrying about shit I can't do anything about liberal piece of shit
IgnisInvictus
Silly me. Didn't think your "Why is he scary?" question was rhetorical or inflammatory. Guess that makes me a snowflake and you a jackass.
CliffWestern
When confronted with a question the trump supporters devolves to his natural state of limp dicked word vomit
DrArctic
He is a disgrace to America
weanersnbutts
As an American no it's not embarrassing
weanersnbutts
God the people who jerk off to politics on Imgur got really triggered because i don't care what our presidents doing all the time
DaDisser
Having a president that literally cannot count? haha, oh man.
weanersnbutts
What if i told you i don't care what he's doing 24/7
bfrank215
I would tell you that you represent a part of the problem
weanersnbutts
Oh yeah sorry trumps holocausting us oops now I'm gonna leave my job and protest to stop this
iamnotabunnywhydoyouask
As an American, this shit is down right frustrating.
TheCorgiTeaTime
As another American, this shit is horrifying.
Pheenix666
What's more embarrassing is that Americans still think news is real.
Pheenix666
What a bunch of morons. No wonder Trump won. 6 major companies own all the media outlets and they all spew garbage.
Hyippy
Let me guess, the New York Times is fake news but for some reason breitbart is OK
Pheenix666
No, they are all garbage. The is no honest news source and all media outlets have agendas they push for their own gain.
Melanorosaurus
This is what we're looking at for the next 4 years. We did this. We have no one to blame but ourselves, and maybe also Russia.
slapyamomma
He's like a real Mr. Garrison from South Park
DonaldFuck
As a swede, I would trade anyday.
astromek
As another swede, no fucking way. We may have our problems, but at least our politicians can speak like a grown-up.
justlurkinfornow
Wait what? I thought you guys are extremely progressive?! I'm Dutch and I look to you for an example of how to better our country...
justlurkinfornow
Is the reason you don't like progressives? Or did I miss some news about backwards shit going on?Is it something to do with rape/immigrants?
astromek
Probably not that keen on progression. We have our share of problems, I would not like to add Trump to that.
thepsudo
Why? What's going on in Sweden?
astromek
Swede here, I have no idea what he's on about.
thepsudo
I know now; nothing happened, but Trump tweeted as though something happened, and everyone's like "??? Wat"
StrangledByLife
Another swede here. Trump is a horror story/comedy here.
melodramaticbat
As a human being, this is embarrassing.
AhmedRagb
You probably want to check some of the Egyptian president's speeches and tell me what IS embarrassing.
AngelaCatchryder
How about lies lies and some more lies? Unpresidented hahaha
bluecheesefries
The most embarrassing thing of all is that Trump supporters will not care at all. They will vilify the reporter doing his homework
Tsugumi
just as embarrassing as the fact that those NOT supporting him will cling to this like "their president" wouldnt've made any mistakes.
PigglyWigglyJigglyTuff
To me it's more of that this is a non-issue. This isn't important. Start calling him on the important stuff.
Vevrain
Or, just a thought, call him out on literally everything wrong?
Advent3546
As a person living in reality this shit is embarrassing
BrotherWalker
another European here. I dont pitty you. its your own fault. GL, HF :)
snowwatson
As a Canadian, I feel second hand embarrassment for you.
ShinkuTear
As a Canadian, I just hope he is just bad at speaking but good at working.
straatman
As a South African, stop this, before it goes to far. You don't want this shit for the foreseeable future.
corneliusgansevoort
...and more than a little terrifying.
MerToo
As a person thousands of miles from America having never been there, this shit is embarrassing.
GlenL
As a non-american this shit is outright terrifying.
IgorKah
As a human, that this shit was elected is embarrassing
lottahullabaloo
That too, my friend.
Kopar
I like you
Zephyr86
Sorry I almost stole your comment b/c I didn't look. Great minds think alike.
Eammeny
elected... purchased electoral votes... it's all the same, right?
iAmNature
To be fair, the alternative wasn't very intriguing either.
aflarge
Well the DNC insisted on running the ONLY Democrat who could lose to him to push their stupid "First Woman President!" vanity project.
LeagueOfLefties
Their "First Black President" campaign worked so well they thought any minority would lock up the election. It'll be Hispanic or gay next.
aflarge
Nothing against a woman president, just.. I'm against "Vote Woman President!" as the unofficial campaign slogan.
Whwat
If only she had possessed other qualifications for the job. WAH.
aflarge
I dunno man, it seems weird to accuse someone of whining while actively whining.
TigerThong
hardly a reason to elect this level of terrible.
aflarge
Both campaigns were "Don't elect the other one!" Neither of them deserve a scrap of power, but their bullshit was symbiotic.
aflarge
Just turned out better for Trump than Clinton is all.
TigerThong
theres no doubt now that clintion would have been 10 times better. electorate needs to realize an obvious con when they see one
EggchanFrancis
Sorry 4 all of you. Do you guys have a box you can put him in
lottahullabaloo
I suppose we could just so show lock the tanning bed with him.in it.
anicyril
Embarrassing and terrifying. How long until he seriously fucks us and potentially the whole rest of the world?
TigerThong
he already started. destroying enviromental/climate data (burning books). signing shit EOs, pushing for a dysfunctional cabinet etc..
definitelynotawolf
What's this about burning books now?
ourari
TigerThong is equating the destruction of scientific data to the burning of books.
WisconsinHome
Yes, that's the book burning of today
WrongUn
You're the US, your footprint is felt all over the globe. He fucks you then he simultaneously fucks us
GiantRobotsRule
If you're Latino, Muslim, LGBT, female, or non-wealthy, sooner than later
SpiderDetective
You just described a good chunk of America.
Dave37
He has already made the doomsday clock tick half a minute just by becoming president. Look it up.
UnevenElephant
hereforthegoodies
Have you ever misspoken? Even Obama said he went to all 57 states
lottahullabaloo
Misspoken? Yeah....Throwing out bullshit fact after bullshit fact while calling everyone liars? Fucking no.
DillonYouSonOfABitch
So what do you count that presser as? One misspoken event? Or do you have a monthly thing?
IgnisInvictus
The difference is, Obama realized he misspoke and sheepishly commented his error. Trump would buckle down & insist that there are 57 states.
ShaZam1269
That's what was told, probably.
SparklingCockWaffle
Misspeaking and down right lying are not the same thing.
anicyril
I have, but Trump does it so often and then won't even own up to it.
mialynneb
Once. Obama said it once. This fuck has been saying it since November.
ImmoralWombat
Dude, the frequency and breadth of this administrations lies and gaffes (in the span of 1 MONTH!) is an entirely different kettle of fish
WoolfsLady82
Well said
The22ndDoctor
3 days shy of a month.
goodguyC
Fuck, it feels like it's been forever! How has it only been 28 days?
pataglop
Sorry buddy, remember we still love you guys.
lottahullabaloo
pataglop
Moose0801
Legitimately feel terrible for you guys.
SnickerMyKnickers
It's awful. I'm actually starting to prefer the idea of Pence becoming president. I can't take four years of this shit
manicoreganic
Strongly agree.
IYKWIM
As someone who left the islands to America because of an idiot leader, I'm sad to see we are becoming more and more of a joke.
menezesvieira360
As brazilian I can say: USA become a real 'Banana Republic'
LizardEnterprises
Well that is what happens when you elect Banana Republcians
SpoilFlunk
I'm sorry. As a British, this is fucking scary
KirchoffsVoltageLaw
Don't worry, we get told to shut up and go back to our parents basement because we're unemployed libtards that voted for corrupt Hillary 1/2
KirchoffsVoltageLaw
Whenever we speak against Trump anywhere
5NoteHalf
You know, I don't get the "you have no validity because we won the election." Election decided course of country, but ALL citizens are free.
5NoteHalf
For as much as these yahoos talk about a "free" country, they're sure willing to take the freedoms away from people they don't like.
KirchoffsVoltageLaw
It's because they think they're better than everyone because their Cheeto won, and they have to validate and identify themselves with Cheeto
swaziwarrior
It should be. American presidents hold the power of life and death over hundreds of millions of people.
BYERE
Billions, in this case... given how willing he's sounded to be to use nuclear weapons...
swaziwarrior
I'm not being political or nationalistic either. Reagan spoke about the weight he felt on his shoulders upon entering the white house. The..
swaziwarrior
Realization that he held sway over more people than any human in history just by being president of an extremely powerful nation.
Nythrohotep
Tell the queen we are ready to be under her rule again please!
SpoilFlunk
Hahahahaha ok, sending the army to come for round two colonisation (when you guys are sleeping)
justlurkinfornow
Make America Great Brittain Again
nflgeneric
Have fun with Brexit!
Madd1
The worst part about Brexit is the assholes stopping the government just getting on with it.
SpoilFlunk
Well, it's not that bad compared to the USA right now
Bootsy81
It's not looking great either though. I'm just glad I live in a part of the UK that's going to bugger off if it all goes tits up.
SpoilFlunk
Scotland!!! Lol
LudwigVanKinder
As a mexican with a stupid president: welcome to the club, pelase take a seat, it's only the beggining.
Hyippy
Goonigoogoo
But as a 3rd world country it's expected.
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Goonigoogoo
Cause it's a dump, with an insane amount of crime and murders. Mass emigration.
LastArchAngel
No come on man that's why I left Mexico...
weirdcalculator
We've had a stupid president before. This is worse.
Radiohen
A HUEVO UN MEXICANO!!!!
SDtrashpanda
Isn't Peñanieto about to leave office though?
LudwigVanKinder
In 2018, but as USA is about to learn: a year with a bad president taking bad decisions feels like eternity.
Phischstaebchen
was the wordplay on porpuse?
malinxar
"It's only the beginning"
rgzdev
Eyt.
MerToo
"Trump: The Beggining" coming to a planet near you!
5NoteHalf
Ebenezer: "Speak comfort to me Jacob." Marley: "I have none to give."
klaxor
This.
astrakko
Dude here in spain our president talks to de press from a flat tv speaking from the next room. Embarasing
Hyippy
There's something very "wizard of oz" about that.
astrakko
He is not like Dumb Dumb, but not a good speaker, you can tell when he lies, he get nervous... total mediocre.
thewiggins
As a Canadian, I am very amused, but secretly stocking my bunker
lottahullabaloo
Save me a spot
Danaldson
You mean igloo right?
justlurkinfornow
Can I come over too? I don't have a bunker...
SexySquatch
Got room in your bunker for two?
Rossage99
Did you hear his explanation of Uranium: "It’s this thing called nuclear weapons, and other things, like lots of things are done 1/2
wordforager
Yeah, and that tidbit about Hillary selling 20% of the US uranium supply to Russia was also completely false.
Rossage99
With uranium, including some bad things." The man has the vocabulary of an 8 year old. 2/2
5NoteHalf
...who didn't read the assignment. 3/2
Smallbrownrabbit
http://edition.cnn.com/2016/03/04/opinions/president-trump-six-year-old-with-nuclear-weapons-dantonio/
ElbowDeepinaTinyOctopus
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lj3iNxZ8Dww
seventhcow
As a Scandinavian this shit is hilarious!
5NoteHalf
'til someone hands him Lutefisk and he takes it as an insult and nukes you. (Seriously though, glad SOMEONE is enjoying the shit-show.) ; )
astromek
Not the slightest. Have you not noticed that after he was elected, Putin been poking our borders even more aggressively?
justlurkinfornow
Your next door neighboor is in a pissing contest with him.. And has been knocking on your doors for a long time.. Who's gonna stop Putty now
HonestHips
Someone just come over here and conquer us... please...
maxwellstorm
Yeah I wish...but too bad we dumped all of our money into military making it virtually impossible :/
cepacolusmaximus
I'll help when you get here.
TheGame21x
No...please...stop...don't overthrow us...would someone think of the children...
DingDongSingAlong
Wow what an un-American thing to say. Please attack us I don't like our president! The left has gone full tard.
HonestHips
https://www.quora.com/What-is-the-difference-if-any-between-nationalism-and-patriotism this might be a good read for you.
alicefreak47
As much as I think it is childish to resort to name calling in discussions, you're right this time.
HonestHips
Because I hate the over-grown baby running our country means I'm left? Don't be one of those guys..
UnevenElephant
DingDongSingAlong
Natural assumption I guess. So you're just anti-American then? Prefer our country be conquered because someone you don't like won?
HonestHips
BECAUSE I REALISTICALLY WANT OUR NATION TO BE INVADED??? It was a joke mate.
TungstenSquares
I voted for him, and I'm embarassed.
coop61gt
Please go stand in the corner. At least you're honest about it.
lottahullabaloo
I gotta commend you for your honesty.
justlurkinfornow
I have not seen this respons anywhere yet. It's fascinating! What made you vote for him and what makes you embarassed now?
TungstenSquares
attention while the rest of our party does good for people who work for a living and for people who deserve the things they earn. (2)
InkyBlinkyPinkyAndClyde
Are they doing that though? So far it just looks like they're doing the horrible shit Trump wants.
TungstenSquares
Like?
TungstenSquares
Obama and Hillary (generally the entire left) wants society to be solely dependent on them.
BetterDemosthenes
That's sort of...ridiculous.
TungstenSquares
How is it sort of ridiculous? Which part?
TungstenSquares
Trump as a person is a fucking moron, and an embarrassment, but I would rather have him up there as a lightning rod for negative (1)
TungstenSquares
Because I hate the idea of having a system that placates the individual who doesn't take personal accountability for themselves.
justlurkinfornow
Thanks for your answer. I'm with spooky on the content, but I appreciate you taking the time to explain your reasoning. So: upvote
5po0ky
You know, this rhetoric would be fine if everyone in society started from the same place with the same chances and opportunities. The fact
5po0ky
Remains that is NOT the case, and the right demonizes the recipients of social services, even tho the economic benefits are huge and needed.
Blissardz
As a european, we are no longer mildly amused. We pity you.
jrkib8
Please remember that sentiment when he is ruining the world, pity us and try not to hate us
peridotstar
At least him getting demolished in the popular vote may help underscore that. We still love you, world! Avenge us! (pretty please)
aPokal
As a German: "My exports!" *sobs efficiently*.
Getthecottonoutofyomouth
Efficiently. It must be so tidy when you orgasm
Cannadance
As a Canadian, we are no longer mildly amused....we are starting to worry...
5NoteHalf
We really appreciate it that you realize most of us aren't on board with this. Thanks.
grimvard
As a Turkish, I understand how to live under embarrassing president.
LavaAxe
You're on a watchlist now.
grimvard
Fuck.
TheUnsolicitedDuckPic
"Hello is this Europe? Yes we'd like to be colonized again please"
GeraltOhRivia
We are reaping what we sow
EpicMasterMan
Yes this is my feeling!+1
HitlersArtCritic
Tell us if we won that competition we had with England on who can fuck ourselves up worse. I think our Trump Card bested the Brexit.
houndfriedchicken
You win this round, Yanks!
AGirlWhoLeaptThroughPosts
Same shit in Poland right now...
UnfriendlyWolf
Im still amused and pity them at the same time, i can multitask
WrongUn
Pity? America's footprint is felt globally, we're all affected by this lunatic. I'm fucking furious!!
AggressivelyPassive
HEEEEELP UUUUUUSSSS!!!!
astromek
Us, or US?
lottahullabaloo
Both
georgiaoqueef
You should. This is hell.
strcmdman
We obviously weren't content with letting Britain's have their moment with Brexxit
Sauroctonus
I just feel like they're doing the same arguing as usual, just with different words.
IgnisInvictus
I'd argue this has gone past pity and well into all y'all ought to be getting nervous. He's that nuts.
SortaKindaFunny
Yeah, if he gets in a fight with Russia, WE ARE DONE! Like seriously they could curb-stomp our ass!
PTMdragon
...eh. No one would win. But I promise no one can "curb stomp" the U.S
edmundo47
seriously though, it's starting to be pretty annoying. It doesn't really concer me but it's just so frustrating, the shit they pull.
Superlegoman36
At this point im genuinely considering either moving to Iceland or the Netherlands.
joid75
Holland welcomes you. Yet do remember our national color is orange...
GiantButtHead
I'm still kind of amused not gonna lie.
CptMeatball
you guys be careful of Le Pen, she's crazier than Trump
joid75
Scarier, not crazier.
CptMeatball
I always thought that American politics were pretty central compared to those guys. I could be wrong, though.
ThisCouldBeYourAdvertisement
Meh, I'm sort of in between...
RandAIFlagg
Thank you. I'm sorry.
nemoe
I pity myself
Snooj
Don't worry, we'll get through this. I don't know what we'll look like on the other side, but we'll get through it.
Slander7
We'd get through a simply bad president like Bush because he's not a total idiot and he's surrounded by smart people. The problem with 1/2
Slander7
Trump is that he's so unstable and independent that he might actually set off a major war or two. 2/2
eavenPayne
Ask the queen to take us back, we'll pay for the wasted tea
CounterPuncher
Please, send. Britain over to take back America. I'm ready for a queen now
Riyakou
The issue to begin with was people being amused by him.
Pirateman3
Can I join the European club for like 4 years?
SortaKindaFunny
One day, just maybe, I'll get to the beautiful place I've only dreamed of going...Canada!
Attaroo
I married a Canadian. I planned ahead.
jrs5ive
Will you adopt me?
geethisguy
You mean the racist Canada welcome I guess
EpicMasterMan
strcmdman
Their not sorry.
Xbertie
What?
TiredOfTheBS
Nah we need you here and voting in 2018 and 2020
HoldMyWater
And some state elections before 2018 I believe.
TearingAway
if 2018 midterms go sour, im out to canada
SortaKindaFunny
Your username checks out, sadly
Bananaformeow
If only it wasn't cold up there. :P
dartron5000
Unless you are planning on moving way north it's not a whole lot different then northern states.
HoldMyWater
The majority of Canadians live south of Seattle. 75% live within 100 miles of the US border. Also west coast has super mild winters.
Bananaformeow
I'm sorry, I should've been a little clearer. I currently live by the ocean in Mississippi.
Volt1ighter
Sorry. We're building a wall and making America pay for it. Really sorry.
Tralinlu
We're really planning on doing a reverse Wall from GoT. We're the north, trying to keep the south out. It'll just be 40 feet of snow.
strcmdman
This is actually quite fair just don't elect the Canadian version of trump and actually pay for it yourself.
ImSorryFriend
Well we just had Canadian Bush Jr in Harper and now we seem to be having our own Obama, i.e. charming and cool but quietly going Orwellian.
gothaminvader93
http://static.vgtime.com/photo/web/161109145929579.jpg
AGROOVYASSASSIN
I thought you guys were just discreetly planting a large hedge
FAAAAAAAAAACK
it's not a wall, we are building a passive-aggressive hedge
Reeder016
We can barely afford our own stuff, please don't make us buy a wall too! Plus, I swam to Canada once... are you going to make a lake wall?
HoldMyWater
The polar bears will take care of that.
Reeder016
Explanation: fishing in Lake Superior and I decided to swim the 20 feet that was technically in Canada.
FindusSomKatten
lake wall? so a moat or like a dam
mastikator
I'm a European and I second that statement.
TheWombatStrikesAgain
And kinda scared.
strcmdman
This is literally how a dystopian future starts in many a story line.
lexijean
As an American, I too am afraid.
IgnisInvictus
Sometimes fear is the appropriate response.
WhyarenomoreUsernamesavailable
Please save us
Spiritsue
ain't that the truth
Ultrafire3
help
ThingsWithinThings
As a white American male that doesn't pay attention to politics & doesn't like Trump, my life hasn't changed a single bit so far.
IllegalDuckling
"we" is not a thing a European can say about Europe. "We" find it funnier with every passing mistake.
TheSubterrelProspector
It's been fun Europe. Be seeing you. :(
WrongUn
You're the one with unparalleled firepower/ defence procedures. It won't be you that's dying....
zhukoz
But Trump is allowing China the scope to assume a predominant position in Asia...where the US was a counterbalance, once upon a time
Hyippy
Don't worry it'll be all of us
ancilliron
Help us!!!!
themostirreleventnameintheworld
Thats comforting
AnonymousHamster
We appreciate your pity
AnonymousHamster
We appreciate your pity
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DaDisser
HAHA yea man i love when my muslim friends worry about getting kicked out of the country. HAHA! yea!
strcmdman
Yeah maybe if you make money off of comedy otherwise it just threatens the stability of the country.
Idrinkforevil
True, but maybe he could stop being a dick and do some good instead of insulting people everyday. He is a trainwreck in slow motion
strcmdman
He seems to be more interested in saving face on Twitter than being moral or rational.
strcmdman
Yeah maybe if you make money off of comedy otherwise it just threatens the stability of the country.
HistoricallyAroused
As an Australian, we are reconsidering our alliance.
koflan
But most of us didn't even vote for the guy!
IgnisInvictus
Don't blame y'all one bit, also, Please don't leave usalone with him, Please!
DifferentNoodles
We need an adult.
IgnisInvictus
I am an adult! We need an adult-er adult!
AaronGodgers
I get why, but reconsidering a strong and long-standing alliance over someone who may only be around 4 years (or less) doesn't seem smart.
zhukoz
The Aust Govt isn't really reconsidering the whole alliance...that will depend on what Trump does.
lexijean
But at the same time, image on the roles reversed. I wouldn't want America to be allies with a country who has Trump as president.
AaronGodgers
I understand that but should US abandon its strategic alliance with Philippines because they have a crazy president now? Lots to consider.
lexijean
Please be allies again once we impeach him. We love Australians +
Jaitch
Well hurry up and get on with it please
RandAIFlagg
We understand. I wish it didn't have to be that way. I hope it's only until a sane replacement is in office though.
jeandolly
I'm not sure pity is the right emotion, this lunatic is commander-in-chief of the Army and Navy of the United States.
WrongUn
My thoughts exactly.
pobody
Terror is what comes to mind.
IrishCyko
He mentioned Nuclear Holocaust if he cant make Russia his friend basically. The guy is crazy.
BartanicGarden
Didn´t he say something aout blowing up a russian battleship?
ButterfaceTaintClown
He said it *like he'd never heard it before*. Where was he in the 80s?
macron696
I think the correct term is batshit crazy.
strcmdman
At least at some level he realizes whats at stake.
Hyippy
Does he though?
strcmdman
Consciously? His ego wouldn't allow it. Subconsciously? Yeah in a warped twisted way i think this statement proves it.
GnomeDeGuerre
He's feeling fear and surrounded, he is likely to panic or decend into paranoia. He's at risk of using nukes.
BarnacleBillTheBayler
It was literally the very 1st thing he insisted on learning about, the night before the inauguration. "How do I use the nukes." we're fucked
WrongUn
I'm sure if it gets to that then the people behind the curtain will step in. The ones with the real power won't let him destroy the world.
zagibu
Thankfully, there are a lot of people involved that have to carry out the order, and which might refuse to do so. He has no auto launch knob
IrishCyko
But he'll throw a tantrum to get his own way, same way he's doing with the Muslim ban.
LavaAxe
Still, it's scary to throw the ball like that on random military dudes that might just carry out the order out of sense of duty.
LateNightBunnyParty
As an American, can I come stay on your couch til this all blows over and he gets bored and goes away?
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jbrady33
Hey - I'm half Norwegian, does that help? only speak english and the idea of Lutefisk freaks me out a little though.
Glorphanmad
Hopefully other countries won't ban us when we become refugees.
WrongUn
I'll put the kettle on, lad
NucularCrisitunity
We have plenty of room here in Germany...well, besides the refugees...ok, i have some room in my house for a few people :D
peridotstar
Awesome :) Your chancellor seems like a nice lady too <3
NucularCrisitunity
Yeah, kinda...at least way better than Trump :D
lottahullabaloo
Save me a spot.
ScorchMeDaddy
Your welcome to Norway, where the sun is highe and the grass is green.
Blissardz
Welkome to The Netherlands. Hope you like rain.
peridotstar
As a Californian, Hell yeah!
LateNightBunnyParty
I actually have a few friends in The Netherlands! They got me hooked on Schuimblokken. Can't find it in Oklahoma.
Blissardz
Well then, two good solid reasons to come to the Netherlands!
lotsoftinyblueletters
Sure, Americans welcome. Although we're going through Brexit, so things may go to shit in the next few years anyway.
JayEnfield
You're not in Brexit yet. Right now you're in "Endless pre-Brexit clusterfuck until UK finally grows a pair"
mroranges
Come to Canada, friends! Plenty of space.
beardedbobcat
At no point in your rambling, incoherent response were you even close to anything that could be considered a rational thought. Everyone in t
beardedbobcat
this room is now dumber for having listened to it. I award you no points, and may God have mercy on your soul.
hughfairgrove
This was exactly what I thought when I watched it.
coldrush
Imagine if journalist said that...
rugmiem
iLoveThePoorlyEducated
I do
YourThoughtsOnTransgenderIssuesAreReallyReallyImportantToMe
Said the well-educated guy who's a fucking moron anyway
NotMyUsualOnlineName
"Well educated" he's got a Bachelor of Science (haha BS) in economics, which is just a standard 4 year degree.
rugmiem
Wait, that's it?
NotMyUsualOnlineName
Yeah, it just happens to be from Wharton, which is an Ivy League school, so it's supposed to be better.
Individualsocksinthewashingmachine
Bought and paid for by daddy, just like the million dollars he got to start his business
homicidal85
"you're the president" oh i love that so much.
Armourhotdog
And Trump shrugged as if he thought it was some how a compliment? He is an idiot
Automatvapen
Bet he thought "damn right I am!"
Solivoid
To be honest, I cannot understand what was so insulting about it. Care to clarify?
Armourhotdog
He won the election, he is an idiot for even talking about it anymore, let alone continue to gloat by lying.
Solivoid
So it's pretty much just there to say "Yes, you're the president, it's completely pointless to even talk about this stuff"?
Solivoid
..I don't see how that's a huge "burn", as people seem to make out of it, when Trump gloats about "the large margins"?
BrayerIncognito
Basically Trump was trying to get the last say in on the conversation by getting the journalist to agree that he had a good margin. The...
xhaze
"you're the president", in other words you're supposed to be better than this.
redloki55
mericanidiocracy
redloki55
nice
DonaldSossamon
senselocke
I'm laughing so hard I had to go to the bathroom. Bravo.
BrayerIncognito
It was a great to end their conversation.
SteveMND
I was really, really hoping when he dismissively asked the reporter to set him up a meeting with the Black Caucus, for her to 1
SteveMND
2/ come back with "No, because that's your job, Mr. President."
spudpicker
Heard someone say "He was just honoring her by giving her a task." Apparently journalists love the opportunity to act as a secretary.
SteveMND
Yeahhhh, that wasn't 'honoring' anything. That was just him being a smug asshole and forgetting -- as usual -- that people record this shit.
strcmdman
It's the smug nod at the end that gets me. Any other president would be ashamed to treat Americans in such a way publicly.
carnificus
Presidents have been treating us like shit way before Trump, Trump just isn't as elegant about it.
algoritham
Never got that vibe from Obama, as a foreigner though. Always seemed so calm.
carnificus
M yeah I understand that's the point I'm making. Lies to your face, gives you shit, nice guy. Haha
SpethelX2
Biggly Alternative Facts.
BRASSMONKEYTHATFUNKYMONKEY
Yuuuuuge alternative facts.
strcmdman
The Best alternative facts.
fantastapotamus
The best. everyone says so.
BetsyDeVille
He actually said bigly in this press con too. I thought that was a joke... but he legit thinks it is a word.
SpethelX2
Like Nuculur?
Cheomesh
It was big league.
Exsul
Surprisingly, it is.
PMMeYourPopplios
No he didn't. But nice username. :P
TheAlHassan
The Journalist is NBC's Peter Alexander for anyone who's wondering
betterave
My new hero. Well, one of them.
supremepooperscooper
I was wondering. Thank you
RenegadeTQ
"Journalist"
igotbannedfortryingtofaceswapmytesticle
Oh fuck off
RenegadeTQ
This isn't journalism
Szwejkowski
Of course it is. You can only take willful ignorance so far.
RenegadeTQ
Yea, what would America do without Peter's hard-hitting journalistic effort of bringing up the election 4 months ago and saying "gotcha" /1
RenegadeTQ
rather than covering news that actually affect and matter to American lives? (2/2)
Yamko
This guy should be promoted. But at the same time I fear for his life/career. Trump is gonna find one way or another to fuck him over
eboh312
Thank you! That guy earned a follower.
mechanicalhemiola
TY.. every report i've seen on it has omitted his name for somе reason, but his twitter followers exploded overnight anyways lol
mechanicalchaos
Great, so now NBC is also fake news and this guy is not a journalist. Right? That's how it works? Anything not supporting Trump is fake?
darkninja2992
ah, excellent, I'll buy than man a few beers if I ever see him
Tornadotaco
Thank you. Now I want to be him when I grow up. I'm probably older than him, that's not am issue right?
RenegadeTQ
It is if we want real journalism again. This was way out of line. Did he he ever ask the same of Obama when he lied?
imooforyou
And his balls are made of steel. That can't be melted.
Marceline
Not even with jet fuel?
Armourhotdog
Exactly what I expected as a reply +1
imooforyou
Especially not jet fuel.
BitchButcher
As a non-American: I can't even see this kind of videos of his speeches. It's too cringy.
5NoteHalf
Feels the same for us, mate. Just don't judge our people by his shitty personality.
CrazyCatLad
I can't stand his stupid voice. I'm okay reading it in gif/text format.
TheGame21x
As an American, I also can't stand to watch his speeches/press conferences. Also for the same reason.
TacoMunny
As an American, I can't watch these videos either. It's too infuriating.
PrettyFlyForARabbi
MrAppendixX
This needs more upvotes
radas86
aegis27
The fact that he needs to lie about this shit shows just how unfit for office he really is. No-one but him gives 2 shits how big his win was
BatmansUnderPantsAreSoSoft
I don't even know why they're still fucking talking about it. Jesus christ.
sheppo
because he spent 77 minutes calling the press liars in a press conference, whilst spouting shit like this. We care because it's hypocrisy
Bricklemeyer
I can't believe he's STILL going on about his Electoral win.
TheHappyHermit
It shows that he's got a very fragile ego. He's having a rally on 2/17 (a "campaign event") b/c he needs to get back into that safe-space
TheHappyHermit
he wants the media away from him in a pen so he can rouse up the crowd so they'll yell at/boo the media. just watch...
sheppo
it is ironic that trump supports always cite snowflakes and hurt feelings when mocking democrats.. yet trump is their spirit animal.
SaintGodMemorial
He's like the adult that tells everyone how high his GPA was. Hey, no one cares anymore.
dpidcoe
Wait what? Weren't all those big protests a few weeks ago making a really big deal about how his win wasn't all that big?
Purplegill10
Not at all. The protests were about making sure the voices were heard of those who felt ignored during the campaign
dpidcoe
and there was quite a lot of "bawwwww he didn't actually win the popular vote" too iirc
aegis27
There's always some complaining when the popular vote differs from the electoral college vote. Same happened with G W Bush.
Purplegill10
I mean, of course there is because it's a hot take. That doesn't mean it represents what the entire march was about
dpidcoe
But it does kind of go against the narrative being proposed by aegis27 about caring about how close the results were being bad.
Riptide00
It's part of the psychology that helped him win the Presidency, such as vastly over estimating his own net worth. He's a "winner".
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NOINITIATIVE
I just had a conversation with a coworker who agrees with 100% of what he says, get's all their news from Breitbart; which they don't (1/2)
NOINITIATIVE
2/2 question in the slightest. Fact checking is not remotely a concern for these folks, they're guzzling the Kool aid.
5NoteHalf
That's the problem. HRC's people fact-check, found she lies about 13-18%, got cold feet. DJT's ppl wouldn't believe you if you said 1%.
5NoteHalf
Interestingly enough, The Donald clocks in at something around 60-80% on a good day. Uuuuuuuuuugh.
Sprixxen
Wut. Fact checkers are liberal bias paid for and funded by controlled communist feminist opposition HRC's emails killed Benghazi. GG cuck.
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Sprixxen
I see someone needs to check their blatant sarcasm detector.
Sprixxen
Also Obama was letting Muslim communists from Mexico into this country for a decade. Trump inherited a mess. We all know it. MSM is a lie.
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comehomefransbrauder
RIght. Wasn't that big of a win. Seems he's overcompensating for something like those guys that drive big ass trucks in the city.
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BreadyStinellis
Sure. 32 MILLION. I'd love to see a source on that because I guarantee you it's unreliable af.
ThatAssholeOverThere
There were less than 10 fraud cases after the election. No convictions
DMGuy
"They". Yeah, "they" just sorted it out. Either you're lying yourself or you're a enormous dumbass who believed someone else's lies, but (1)
DMGuy
either way shut the fuck up and sit down while the adults are talking, okay sweetie? (2)
Purplegill10
Insulting isn't going to change anyone's opinion
DMGuy
Do you really think I give a fuck about changing the opinion of someone who seriously thinks *32 MILLION PEOPLE* somehow illegally voted?
nothingontv
Being an asshole because someone believes differently than you just makes you an asshole, not right. Grow up.
DMGuy
Quiiiick question, how many people do *you* believe "32 million" is?
DMGuy
"Believes differently" is reserved for differences of opinion like "favorite flavor of ice cream" or even "what are your opinions on (1)
MasterPunnerySergent
Rosie2003
I feel like we're in negative numbers now.
mericanidiocracy
redloki55
twfeline
Looks like he's had a lot of practice.
CocaineAndSelfPleasure
Made me chuckle.
Datmurdaa
Pretty sure don gets like 90% of his info from bill o'reily and Alex jones
zhukoz
Even Fox news is turning against him now (well Shepard Smith, anyway) https://twitter.com/TheRichardLewis/status/832469634334937088
theresgarlicinthatnebula
lol he's beyond O'Reilly now - at least he can call out Russia for killing journalists.
TheGame21x
And Breitbart...and Fox & Friends...ugh.
5NoteHalf
Heh, I think even O'Reilly is sick of his shit, and that's gotta mean something. That man would eat a turd if it meant denouncing Dems.
Datmurdaa
Your right I've seen segments of bill trying to get trump to say the "right" thing while trump obliviously just keeps ranting.
picturefan73
Reminds me of hotspur from king henery the 4th part1
handgrenade
O'Reilly called out Trump's fake story of US Muslims celebrating 9/11, Trump literally held up a printed out Breitbart story (bullshit site)
Strothy2
Feeling stupid yet trump guys?
Tanishh
Nope. Fox business was on at work just now. That dickhead Stuart Varney was going on and on about how awesome the press conference was and
Tanishh
how Trump made the media his bitch and how Obama was bad at press conferences. Didn't mention this exchange at all.
ILikeCuteGifsAndICannotLie
Sheppard Smith has a moment of clarity and called him out at least.
DrantonMason
peridotstar
A lot of them are. https://twitter.com/trump_regrets?lang=en This is a page called 'Trump Regrets' where a lot of their posts turn up.
TrollHunterMacBabyFarts
Not feeling stupid at all. Trump is taking out the crumbling, fake news rat nest. And so what if he doesn't always have his facts straight.
1010001010101
+1 Thank you for replying- I wish people wouldn't downvote you when you speak yr opinion. I'd like to understand your reasoning & hear you
KeeleonOhms
"Fake news" "so what if his facts are wrong" The irony.
IDesignMoviePosters
...he's the president though. And this isn't fake news. This is Trump being called on his FAKE FACTS. You're fucking high.
igotbannedfortryingtofaceswapmytesticle
handgrenade
Please invest in some self-awareness.
SomeCrazyNerd
Who's the fake one if the president is the one being called out for bullshitting by the "fake news". Wuere's the fake bit of the news?
TestPattern
HILLARY CLINTON BOTH SENT AND RECEIVED EMAILS
AchDuLieber
If you think ONLY HRC's emails were her issue... you need to dig deeper. You can thank HRC/Dems screwing Bernie for this shit show.
princekolt
http://imgur.com/i5g3eQx
Sauronoff
HOTMAIL
Refmylife
Hot milfs in YOUR area!
peridotstar
Imgur sex weekend!
TacoMunny
Corsair212
Meh, all politicians slip up I don't think it'll harm him. I mean, Obama said he visited 'all 57 states of America', but it didn't hurt him.
Rosie2003
Cite your sources
Corsair212
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EpGH02DtIws
UnsolicitedRichardPicture
See, you called them stupid so now they'll vote to reelect just to prove you wrong or something. I dunno. It's stupid.
only90skidswillgetthis
The electoral college win just got 10 votes higher.
zorrofuerte
I'll show you people who say I am not voting in my own best interests by not voting in my best interests.
Fwords
It's not that he lies, he's obviously insane. It's that millions of Americans don't CARE that he lies and support him.
Sprixxen
Why would they care? He's getting what they want done. In America all you have to do is threaten planned parenthood and you'll have over->
Sprixxen
20 million people willing to accept whatever you do.
angelwkw3
I'd say the majority that voted for him are racist, uneducated or both. They don't care, they live in a world of make believe.
textilelover
Someone higher up commented "who cares if he doesn't always get his facts straight?"
ThePointIsMoo
Jesus tap-dancing Christ. Yeah, they don't care as long as it's a Republican doing the lying.
peridotstar
I found out last night that a lot of the places he got a high percentage of votes, had a correlation of Opioid problems and drug use. It
peridotstar
would definitely explain a lot. In any event, this is where his heaviest voter base Really is.
This needs to
peridotstar
be seen more often. See, we're pretty well blended but that skidmark in the middle is almost totally red. Probably means its cultural --
peridotstar
instead of people actually thinking about their choice. Plus, that map was made before Hillary's votes were all in, so some places purpler.
BygoneMocha
The drug use doesn't correlate to him, it correlates to white poverty... which correlates to him.
Fwords
Yeah I saw Olbermann talk about states that support him havec the highest drug abuse problems.
peridotstar
Isn't that the damndest thing? I mean in spite of everything, it legit surprised me too.
peridotstar
Also, <3 Olbermann. Good guy, great videos.
TheDudeOrHisDudeness
If he just apologized for having wrong information..... it could have ended better for him. Ego too big (dick too small) for apologizing?
buckeyes995
He can't accept he's wrong, like with the travel ban. He could easily rewrite to be constitutional, but then he'd be admitting he was wrong
CanOpenersOnTheirFaces
If he was accused of having a small dick enough, he would 'whip it out' during a press conference in anger.
TrumpOnImgur
...Maybe that should happen. One thing the religious right would absolutely not stand by is a man showing his dick. It'd make kids gay!
VoltisArt
Dick, hands, brain...
ElBivo
Worst part is that his supporters think he is fucking killing it in these talks.
TestPattern
"Trump is playing them like a fiddle! We hate the press and clap when he talks, so that means he's winning!"
DonaldSossamon
Refmylife
God yes. It's like they don't understand English and just go off of his smug fucking look.
zoedaddy305
They are too stupid to see past his lies and antics. They actually believed that he is so smart.
MRBEEFCAKE
Because his supporters are fucking morons.
Fighttheshower
I don't support trump but this attitude will not help anyone.
MRBEEFCAKE
I don't care. This is what Trump supporters wanted, they liked Trump for "telling it like it is" and being an ass. Well, they're idiots.
HeyWaze
this is precisely the problem. for the disconnect to be this pronounced.. to this degree. serious problem.
HeyWaze
their own homes need to be on fire for them to consider otherwise
FyreHaar
Oh, wait, you mean MY health care???
HeyWaze
lol. exactly
PMMeYourPopplios
Actually it was pretty funny to watch,
HighlySexualLobster
No the worse part is that they and the incredibly desperate will be the few that will work with Donald and his proffered "shit sandwhich"
maniacalmacaroni
From Breitbart right now: /a/UlQQe quoting Limbaugh saying: "one of the most effective press conferences I have ever seen."
Individualsocksinthewashingmachine
Is breitbart like the onion?
voltlunok
I don't know what pisses me off more in that screen cap. The article itself...or the podcast where MILO is talking about cyber bullying.
valkuma
well, given that the SJW platform is built entirely on cyberbullying...
voltlunok
It really isn't and honestly, even if it was. Milo is still the least qualified to talk about the issue. Seeing as he is a cyberbully. 1/?
voltlunok
The man's career is now built around him being a professional troll/bully. And deflecting to SJWs is usually the common defense for him. 2/?
KeeleonOhms
To be fair, its not innacurate to say he celebrated and thanked Limbaugh if he did. Breitbart still seems like satire thats too smart tho
maniacalmacaroni
No, I guess technically it's not inaccurate to call it 'epic' in the title either, just not epic in the manner they're implying. They also
maniacalmacaroni
go on to say "Mainstream media appeared bewildered", which is also true, but because he was making almost no sense most of the time. it's
maniacalmacaroni
more of a lie by omission and misrepresentation, but you dont have to search the site very hard to find pure fiction and inaccuracies.
maniacalmacaroni
Comments: "It was epic to watch him blast the media, and especially CNN." /a/Ooy6e This species is diverging.
kneeknow8
I thought he did well. idk
dontcallmeplath
Like, please explain.
Cptmike
explain
kneeknow8
what did he do wrong?
Individualsocksinthewashingmachine
He told a lie, then justified it by saying "well someone else told me". How do you put you put your faith in someone like that?
Cptmike
he reinforced an asinine revision of his election. brushed it off as being given the wrong information. He's the predisent of the USA
kneeknow8
I would agree the subject of the op was asinine to overstate. He turned 6 states red where some had been blue for 30+ years.
handgrenade
All of it?
SomeCrazyNerd
He acted like an impulsive reckless douche that said whatever the crap he thought of at the time.
ElBivo
So you say he did well but when asked to specify you avoid the question. Are you taking lessons from Trump?
Cptmike
what did he do right?
Bimmler
He made up info on the spot and then lied about having been misinformed. He was not informed at all. Just assuming everyone will agree 1/?
Bimmler
Just because of his title. The potus MUST deal with facts not just try to riff world politics. We can all see through his lies. His 2/?
TheNorwegiansAreLeaving
Jesus H. Christ Esquire the Third...
1010001010101
God I need the Colbert Report back in my life.
MrBodacious
What does the 'H' stand for?
lintwizard
Humpernickle
MyNipplesLookLikeMilkDuds
Howard
KharnApproves
I believe Esquire would come after 'the Third'. But I agree with your sentiment.
shankill
What a complete and utter fucking moron. Who could think he is a competent thoughtful leader. Embarrassing cunt
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shankill
I would but he's a total dick
5NoteHalf
Answer: Other complete and utter fucking morons.
SomeCrazyNerd
He's not stupid I think. Reckless. Impuslive. Possibly q bit ignorant. But I think he has strategic cunning.
YourThoughtsOnTransgenderIssuesAreReallyReallyImportantToMe
I honestly think it goes beyond stupidity and incompetence to at least flirting with actual madness. His behavior yesterday was terrifying.
DMGuy
Dude's 70, he might just be in the early stages of dementia.
Bovisstercus
Don't say that people are crazy just because they are incompetent and terrible. Don't dehumanize people. This is what people are like.
DMGuy
This isn't just him being an asshole, this is him having a clear dissociation with objective reality, and an inability to cope.
YourThoughtsOnTransgenderIssuesAreReallyReallyImportantToMe
Yep. He has a family history of it, too.
SilverSwearsalot
Oh America, we love you but that cunt is a fuckin bell end. Text us if you want a beer and a chat. - Australia xx
BetsyDeVille
Please send help.
thegarlicawakens
Oy, mate. Meet me at the bar. We gonna get fucked up then.
FreshWater13
well i'm not here to fuck spiders
IronicUsername
Instead of the beer and chat, can I have a citizenship and a plane ticket?
gtmiller
We promise we won't hang up on you.
outragius54
Please know that this Asshole does not represent America... As an American I want to apologize to all other nations.
governmentgavemeagun
Unfortunately he represents the average sum of the USA.
mechanicalchaos
Not according to the popular vote! And don't get us started on the voter's regret people are feeling right now. Look at his popularity.
governmentgavemeagun
Y'all literally elected him to represent you. All y'all are gonna have to start impeaching real quick, to stop that. But I know you're (1/2)
governmentgavemeagun
(2/2) working on it real hard. Such a huge voter divide in your country; pity you lost the candidates who were less extreme, more tolerable.
xman1231
I remember reading this in the comments but the guys wife said "he neither has the depth or warmth to be a cunt"
SilverSwearsalot
Hahahaha thats fuckin gold
directionlesstravel
Hes just a cunt with a heap of dollarydoos
GoldySN1PeZ
Hes a bloody knob jockey
SilverSwearsalot
Oath
jellydonuthands
I want to join you on your island.
Bourbonster
I don't want a beer, can you get me up the list to move to your country though? lmao. This shit is embarassing
itsthevoiceman
Can I come visit and get proper mental health services so can stop suffering and start being a productive member of society?
BlackoutAU
Our mental health services are pretty subpar sorry.
TheSubterrelProspector
Make it a rum and coke. Be right over.
FullMetalHokage
Texting you now, help us Austrailia, bring killer roo's.
CindyWho4
Thanks for saying you still love us. He's the ass in the group that causes you to lose all your friends by the time he finally fucks off.
CthuluIsMyHomie
How about a visa instead?
Oscill8s
Can I come hang out at your place for the next four years? =(
SilverSwearsalot
King oath mate
BrotherhoodOfTheTaco
We have our hands full right now. We ask the rest of the world to be patient. And we will return to the fold in 4 short years -America
OvertheHillsandFarAway
thanks that is very kind of you...most of us are scared.
judaserebus
Our President is an absolute cock, send halp.
DevilInTheDetails
As a Yank who loves Australia, can I come over? I like to drink, I like rugby, and I've already fought an emu.
SilverSwearsalot
Mate you're practically a citizen already
DevilInTheDetails
Excellent
DancingGiraffe
Daddy's got his own problems right now - UK xx
WristDeepInaBook
Dear Australia, Please send help. Please
redloki55
Monka42
Help please
dlianos1976
Most of us are dying inside because of this lacquer head bafoon. The US is a goddamn joke thanks to that fuck stick.
Chewthestitches
Whisky please.
comehomefransbrauder
Um, I partial to whiskey or vodka, can I still come over?
SilverSwearsalot
Absolutely! We drink bucket loads of whiskey.
DrummuhDude
What's Australia's number again? I lost it when I got the new phone =/
DavyDavyDave
Beer me..
Messerschmitt127
My grandpa told me that when he was in the Pacific Campaign in WWII, Australian soldiers were the toughest folks he'd ever met in his life.
shakkabraaaah
And some vegemite?
spookymonster
Yea I'm going to need that beer, please.
SilverSwearsalot
My shout mate
FSMPirate
Hell brother, I'll bring the rum, we'll have a bender till this all blows over or we're too pissed to remember why we're even on your couch
SomthingsGottaChange
On my way. Keep the beer cold.
SwarthyBastard
Just try your best to not judge us by what he does. The majority of us are appalled by him.
forte10
What if we want to move in? Can we do that?
RG1980g1mp
He is "form Scotland" , i must say as a fellow Scotsman the guy is a cunt, a cunt of epic proportions.
RG1980g1mp
one whom, we as a nation, would have no problem smacking about the heed with a ginger bottle
twicetheheart
I WANT A BEER AND A CHAT PLEASE HELP
pandalabcoat
I need a keg
Riyakou
I don't drink, but I'd happily have a chat or two.
TigerThong
can you guys convince Canada to invade us? I rather be with them at the moment
DarkMagus
I don't drink, but I think I need something stronger than a beer with this clown running my country into the ground.
AlexDuos
I would love a beer right now, honestly.
johnytwodicks
imma need more than beer man
NeverGetsTheNuke
What's your number, Australia? America could really use a drink and a friend right about now.
UntitledUnmasteredDeluxe
How easy is it to become a resident of Australia. Gotta prep for that 2nd term.
RealManny
Five min in a chat and we will hang up on you
WriteStuff
Beer, Bourbon, Vodka, Gin... Heck, all of the above. Imma need all the drinks and lotsa talk therapy. Please!
wadenelson1
How about I'll buy the beer and YOU issue me a visa.
dancobleigh5
Please keep your crappy beer and just send us Felix Riebl and Harry Angus to be our president. They can share the office.
LokJok
Best really I've seen here. About 1/3 of our population is indoctrinated and 1/3 doesn't care, which is how this clown got into office.
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SilverSwearsalot
What was wrong with tony abbott? Not perfect, granted but he is actually a politician.. trump is a fuckin tv personality. A bad one.
BlackoutAU
How many poorly performing presidents have you guys got rid of mid way through their first term? Seems like a working system to me.
MissPizzaDemon
Can you help me move? Lol
SilverSwearsalot
I do own a ute
FawkesPhoe
Something a tad stronger than beer. Perhaps a few prescriptions.
OreoBorealis
wats ur number?
skidbladnir31
I heard Australia needs Medical Lab techs, and I should become one before his term is up. You're not building any walls round Sydney, Right?
SilverSwearsalot
Haha na mate, you're right over you come
AnswerLady
Now, I want that now!
SilverSwearsalot
My shout ;)
JamesBluntThatSmartassCunt
Please?
GabrielFlood
I don't even drink, neighbor... and yeah, I'll take that beer. This American could use a vacation.
SilverSwearsalot
Come visit mate.
GabrielFlood
If I had the money, you'd better believe. In a heartbeat. Someday, when I'm a better known writer and speaker... someday...
SilverSwearsalot
That's the ticket mate. I travelled through europe for a year after saving my ass off for a couple. Beautiful, life long memories.
richardsmegma
Ohhh bell end. Ding dong how clever. How about a kangaroo s fartbox for scale.
governmentgavemeagun
Why? You're right there...
InCaseOfStairsUseFire
I'm American. I wanna visit Australia bad.
SilverSwearsalot
Whats stopping you? Other than the rediculous airfare costs of course..
InCaseOfStairsUseFire
Frankly, nothing. I've saved up for an overseas flight to somewhere. I need to pull the trigger.
SilverSwearsalot
Do it champ
PorkFriedSquirrel
If I promise to move there, do you promise to keep all that venomous shit away from my house?
SilverSwearsalot
Impossible.. but come anyway, we are a freindly bunch
PorkFriedSquirrel
Yeah one of my best buds live down in Adelaide, I'd kill to get down there if I could
JohnnyTitelips
Will your emu overlords let you out past curfew?
SilverSwearsalot
Fuck mate ill have to check.. they are getting pretty crabby in their old age
spicepoet
We can set up a play date with him and Malcolm Roberts. Then leave them both midway between the Alice and Darwin.
SilverSwearsalot
Midway between victoria and tassy maybe?
spicepoet
Sold! I'm good with any of the above.
ashmenon
I love you guys.
SilverSwearsalot
Some of the nicest people I've ever met are American :)
ashmenon
I'm Malaysian though :)
SilverSwearsalot
You win xx
SilverSwearsalot
You win xx
InCaseOfStairsUseFire
I'm American. I wanna visit Australia bad.
SilverSwearsalot
Come on over cobba!
InCaseOfStairsUseFire
ur a good cunt
SilverSwearsalot
Fuckin bit of an alright!
SilverSwearsalot
Fuckin bit of an alright!
IRespondWithAnimeGIFSsometimesbecauseIhavenothingbettertodo
Can us britons join in with the tea and top hats? Currently we appear to be in quite a strife with Mar- Pardon, Theresa May.
HeDiedInABizarreGardeningAccident
Double whiskey please, when does the AFL start back up?
prepareshipforludicrousspeed
Preseason games started yesterday!
HeDiedInABizarreGardeningAccident
Can't wait, at current job I have to be up real early in the morning in an empty office so its perfect for watching from the states
SilverSwearsalot
Mate, you're a fuckin legend
TaelKHouri
If Australia is concerned you know we're boned.
CrazyCatLad
American here, fuck. I totally get not wanting Clinton but to go and vote for Trump and continue to cheer him on...fuck 'em.
textilelover
It's the continuing to blindly support every ridiculous thing he says that is so very very concerning to me.
tattoogrrl28
The fact that he is caught in so many lies, yet his supporters just don't give a shit or say it's "fake news"!!
cannae
Me, too. Even worse, my hubby is one of those supporters.
SilverSwearsalot
Ouch
ibrakeforwookies
There's always divorce.
cannae
Considering it. Not just for Trump lunacy. He's on day 3 of giving me silent treatment because he's upset. My crime? Wanting him out...
garebear7689
Thanks mate... can we call you mates... is that allowed in the relationship yet?
loud247
Rather than thanks mates, try "cheers ¢un#$" a weird term of endearment I know...
SilverSwearsalot
Its not only allowed, its expected :)
MadMerlyn
I hear Australia needs IT Professionals, now if I could only convince the Mrs. we need to emmigrate :P
BlackoutAU
Fair warning, it's super competitive in IT here.
nickdillinger
mccartyb03
Can we just come live with you now?
Fairdinkums
As an Australian i really wanna help but i can't listen to anymore whinging. Just drink and shut up. And play with one of our fluffy animals
DavidLegend
"Fluffy animals", yeah right.
SilverSwearsalot
Spiders are fluffy! Not so much snakes or crocs...
ThatHadNotOccurredToUsDude
Please take me. Will someone sponsor me for an Australian immigration visa?
LokJok
Best really I've seen here. About 1/3 of our population is indoctrinated and 1/3 doesn't care, which is how this clown got into office.
OldManTaylor
There is literally no reason to love us. We shit all over the rest of the world and are ourselves a steaming pile of dog shit
takethebait
What is a bell end? and how do i get rid of one?
Nalianna
1. The head of the penis, being vaguely bell shaped. Like a mushroom head. 2. A complete idiot.
SilverSwearsalot
Bullseye x3
Amnestic
Cut your dick off. No really you baiting bell end.
twowholeinches
A nob.
SerenityForever
Pretty sure a bullet would do it
confanity
Wouldn't a knife be more accurate?
SerenityForever
Yeah but messy, depeends on if you prefer to bathe in the blood of your enemies I suppose
governmentgavemeagun
Careful, you can get arrested for getting people's hopes up with suggestions like that.
SerenityForever
Sorry got a bit carried away with the wishful thinking
governmentgavemeagun
:) No worries, I'm not the N-S-you-know-who; but if you think their computers aren't watching for things like this, you're kidding yourself
AmaIthea
High speed lead injection.
SerenityForever
What would the delivery method be though?
FuzzyX
It is British slang referring to the head of the penis but used to indicate a foolish or useless person.
ComicSansHumor
Oh. I thought it referred to the far bell end of a statistical distribution. Like, "Dude's at the deep end of dumbfuckery. Bottom quintile."
FuzzyX
About as useful as a bell without its clanger.
NahYouDontKnow
I just might like this definition better
postscriptcellophant
Certainly an impressive outlier!
ComicSansHumor
But I guess that makes more sense.
goongaganonga
So, how difficult is it to immigrate to Australia? We're seriously thinking about it.
SilverSwearsalot
Any qualifications?
goongaganonga
Worked in property insurance for 15 years. Inspect houses destroyed by tornadoes, flood, etc, estimates for repairs/rebuild.
BlackoutAU
Difficult to get permanent residency without a skilled occupation Australia is short on.
BlackoutAU
http://www.border.gov.au/Trav/Work/Work/Skills-assessment-and-assessing-authorities/skilled-occupations-lists/SOL
goongaganonga
It doesn't look like I'm on that list. I've worked in the property insurance industry for 15 years so I can inspect houses & write estimates
BlackoutAU
The alternative is to find an employer willing to sponsor your permanent residency, the downside is you are basically stuck there for years.
tattoogrrl28
How hard is it to immigrate to Australia?
BlackoutAU
Getting permanent residency can be difficult. Though if you are qualified in a field that Australia is short of it's easier.
BlackoutAU
http://www.border.gov.au/Trav/Work/Work/Skills-assessment-and-assessing-authorities/skilled-occupations-lists/SOL
tattoogrrl28
Thank you!
tattoogrrl28
I own a doggie bakery so probably not lol. But my husband is an electrical lineman. I'll have to look into it.
BlackoutAU
Depending on his experience, he may be able to get work on the mines with a 457 Visa. High pay, but remote with fly in/fly out shifts.
prepareshipforludicrousspeed
Don't come on a boat
Cowmatt
A lot of illegal immangrants arrive via boat from indonesia. They get sent to detention offshore (nauru or manus island)
TheLegendarySuperStrayan
Just make sure you dont bring any fruit unless you want customs to take your anal virginity
SilverSwearsalot
They get pretty fuckin snippy about it here in south australia that's for sure
furriephillips
You could eat it in front of them, saying that you meant to eat it on the plane.
wellwellwelllookwhoscomecrawlingback
Customs will still take your anal virginity
TheLegendarySuperStrayan
I do the same with drugs
Mickstah
Depends on if you come by plane or boat
missastromccluskey
good one (sad but funny)
tattoogrrl28
I'm in the US so we would come by plane.
Genbuthesaint
What do you mean by that? I keep reading that in the comments and was hoping for some context.
Mickstah
The Australian government has incredibly harsh and cruel treatments for refugees that arrive by boat, but no problem if they arrive by plane
perey
It's a political joke: illegal immigration/refugee claims. Lots of attention paid to boat arrivals, lots of effort/$$/political (1/2)
perey
fighting on keeping them out. But legal arrivals overstaying visas ("come by plane") are numerically more significant (apparently). (2/2)
Iamverymucharousedrightnow
Hoards of refugees arriving by boat. Australia pretty much just throws them into horrible detention centers on Manus and Nauru island.
SomeCrazyNerd
Well actually we stopped doing that. Now we just turn them back to the shotty country they're running from. Which is of course much better.
doomedeadhead
Does Australia mind if we crash on its couch until this thing blows over?
Onlyslightlyashamed
Fucking gold. This. This is why imgur is #1
Iamverymucharousedrightnow
Politics aren't exactly good here either though... PARTY AT CANADA'S PLACE!
vurcease
OMG yeah! Canada's Mum is on holiday overseas right now!
Amazingamandaaaaa
"Mum" gosh I love that so much.
oldandfat
Get to the Winchester, have a pint and wait for this to all blow over
shuya82
Perfect!
doomedeadhead
We have no winchester!! What do we do then, Shaun did not prepare me for this situation.
SeriouslyRad
SilverSwearsalot
Mate, we keep a second couch for just such an occasion. This one you can even run a blue light over without throwing up!
HahaWubalubadubdubHaha
Aw, you don't have to give away such top notch resources just for little old us
doomedeadhead
You kind, beautiful Australian people, that sounds too good to be true. But as you can see, we are being deceived daily so forgive us.
ashmenon
Got space for Malaysia there? Our PM is being a fucking cunt.
SilverSwearsalot
Fuckin oath we do mate
ashmenon
Sweet. I'll bring the beer and the spicy food.
iliketotellabsurdconspiracies
I love you god damn aussies.
SilverSwearsalot
Maaaaate!! xx
Amazingamandaaaaa
You may need a few more couches.
IgnisInvictus
I'd gleefully pay rent. Fuckin' hell this shit is insane.
tom4dictator
Do you guys need engineers? Please take me
DeeCee21
Yes Aus wants engineers:- https://www.border.gov.au/Trav/Work/Work/Skills-assessment-and-assessing-authorities/skilled-occupations-lists/SOL
tom4dictator
HOORAY! Thanks
DeeCee21
I really hope you're an engineer Aus needs, and I hope you totally go for it. The country and the people are wonderful. Good luck!
tom4dictator
I'm a senior chemical engineering student, so technically not an engineer yet.
SilverSwearsalot
Agreed
ThatHadNotOccurredToUsDude
Me too, me too!
ckhriswithasilentk
Oh America, we love you and im really sorry but being your neighbour is hard these days. Sorry for your struggles. Sorry - Canadians. Sorry
JohnnyTitelips
People live in Canada? - America.
MidlandRedux
We're here to provide excitement. If congress wasn't run by a right-wing village idiots' convention, they'd be discussing how to remove him.
IgnisInvictus
Suspect there are a vocal few right wing village idiots and a whole lot o' folks who need to find their damn balls.
MidlandRedux
Yep. They haven't passed half the evil crap we expected them to pass because they haven't got the guts to vote on it . . .
MidlandRedux
. . . Speaker Ryan has wanted to "privatize" social security and Medicare since he was in college, but he can't get votes . . .
eviscera
It's worse to actually LIVE in the house with the abusive father than to live next door. We need hugs, next-door-best-friends. <3 :(
senselocke
I chuckled that your PM completely dominated that handshake.
WriteStuff
Dear Canada: On behalf of sane US citizens: We're sad, embarrassed, and really sorry that we couldn't prevent this tool from the oval office
geekoffury
To paraphrase doomedeadhead: Does Canada mind if the west coast states crash on its couch until this thing blows over?
garethsspace
Eh?
TigerThong
please invade, you'll have like 70% of the american population on your side
BeeAtPeace
Please send Tim's. ;.;
hersbad
no struggles here*
Volt1ighter
"Also, we're building a wall, sorry"
strcmdman
At that point its almost like we Americans have quarantined ourselves you go America first the boarders next the oceans!
keyblader1985
But it will have a door, because Canada. Sorry.
simmerbrentley
Unfortunately, the door will be locked most of the time. Sorry.
ooMikeAoo
We need an intervention!!
Imwearingpantsipromise
Straya and NZ are my first choices to evacuate to... mostly because Donald Trump would probably confuse them for Madagascar on a map
moeojelly
New Zealand/Newfoundland?
einsteinisbae
Fucken oath
IOnceAteACactus
He acts like a fucking 14 year old douchenut
Predicto
And all of his supporters on Imgur actually ARE 14 year old douchenuts - so that's kind of ironic
eroso
Trump seems to be functionally illiterate, so I see why he seems so stupid. He doesn't read reports or not even the stuff he signs. To him+
eroso
it became as a surprise how he had made Bannon as permanent security counsil member. He had no idea what he signed.
eroso
So yeah, we need more leaks. The guy is in the most dangerous position in the world - he can end the world if he decides so. This aint funny
The2020ElectionWasStolen
Oh I do hope so grumpycat.gif
sliceof3point1415926535897932384626433832795028841971693993
I feel like he was 10 seconds away from covering his ears and saying "lalala I can't hear you lalala fake news"
redloki55
dweadpiewitwobbits
Yes, he's a schoolyard bully.
Spikelops
That's because no one has ever said "no" to him since he was 14.
BushelOfLabeouf
No he acts like a 70 year old paranoid fox news watcher cuz thats what he is
Spikelops
That's because no one has ever said "no" to him since he was 14.
JimStarluck
14 is giving him too much credit; it's more like 5.
spicepoet
They have. He then bullies them with high priced, low scruples lawyers. Now that's not an realistic alternative so he flounders.
Skywatcher16
hes also not freely allowed to surround himself with yes-men or instantly fire anyone who says 'no'.
spicepoet
I disagree with the yes-men bit. His cabinet is mostly people that blindly support him to push their own agenda. The services and staff 1/2
spicepoet
though, you're absolutely right. Apparently the chief of staff wants to start a selection process though.
Killstealer
well the 14 year old douchenuts are people where no one really said no from way before, so I would wager earlier than 14.
SpoilFlunk
So, maybe in his head, he's still 14
DMGuy
To be fair, plenty of people have told him no, he just didn't take that for an answer. (*whispers*I'm talking about him being a rapist/)
ImHighTheScienceGuy
Where did all the imgur trump supporters go? Weird how they just disappeared...must be a liberal conspiracy.
The2020ElectionWasStolen
soon
OhHowTheTurntablesHave
They stick to the white guilt/anti-sjw/blacks are the real racists posts in user sub nowadays.
TheGame21x
I find it ebbs and flows. I notice their return when all of my political comments on a particular post start getting downvoted.
angelwkw3
They'll come back when there's some picture of Hillary, as if she's still relevant right now, that they can circle jerk over.
eviscera
But they're too cowardly to actually comment. In their defense, their candidate is indefensible. So arguing for him is impossible.
Impossibrew
imgur had trump supporters? all i've seen on here were bernie supporters and #nevertrump people.
FroggyMacFroggster
Well, by being butthurt that Hillary won over Bernie, and therefore not voting at all, they kind of supported Trump.
azizakalistayumyum
Trump supporter here...did hours of research before I voted-and I'm banging my head at this guy. Like really-my ex husband needed less 1/2
azizakalistayumyum
Of an ego boost-and he was a drama queen!
TheSacrificialButter
What research led you to vote for him? It would seem the more research done the less likely anyone would vote Trump. Genuine interest here
azizakalistayumyum
I read over all of his policies and campaign promises-I did Hillary's also.
obtusian
The fact that people still believe this guy is amazing.
SomeCrazyNerd
Unfortunatelu there's far too much tailored baised news that is feed by sites like facebook which give you the news you want to hear
derekjohn
There's a BBC 'vox pop' about where his voters get their news. They really don't like their world view being challenged.
eroso
Rober Mercer, the gyu behind Trump is the one who has arranged this information bubble to distort facts and push policies with that.
JakefromAllstate
They listen to and read the same sources he does. In their minds, he's the first president to ever tell the real truth or story.
Affray
There are many people out there who still think the Sun revolves around Earth, and that dinosaurs were planted by the devil to test faith...
mudkipfucker2
you ever go on funnyjunk.com? it gets pretty desperate how they try to defend him
voltlunok
See to know that, I'd have to hate myself enough to go to funnyjunk. /s
iliketosaysomethingandthenjustbanana
I've visited /r/the_donald once... just once
BaRockmanObama
Its a big circle jerk, breitbart everywhere, and they always say "how good we are and how we dont suck like the left."
mericanidiocracy
dasklaus
They believe FOX and Breitbart, which are Trump's sources as well. So the real leaders are Bannon and whoever runs Fox news.
1972GTO
Yesterday even FOX News blasting Trump. Hopefully he watches that too.
eroso
There is a deeper level - a billionaire called Robert Mercer was the one that arranged Bannon and Conway to work for Trump. He is behind it
dasklaus
I think there's never just one person behind anything of this size. They all manipulate and use each other.
dasklaus
Don't think that Trump or Bannon or Spicer are just puppets. If Trump was a puppet, he'd have no twitter account.
eroso
Mercer had his millions, Bannon and Conway working for Ted Cruz at first, then switched to Trump
eroso
Trump is a tool for Mercer and Mercer is a tool for Trump. Mercer>Bannon>Conway
BattloidKouji
That whole press conference was farking unbelievable. His electoral college win was the 46th highest.
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mousemarie94
A child. He is a child.
imjusthereforthemoneynotyourbs
Wow
BattloidKouji
yeah, out of 56.
BattloidKouji
Sorry, *58, my source was outdated.
didntshootthedeputy
His fans are celebrating it as a big win against the fake media.
GapingHeadwound
Most of his fans are just marks. Pity their shame and denial of being conned.
Voodoothechild
Just wow
twowholeinches
Wow....
AndyBiz10
Your comment made me laugh so hard, I didn't realize how bigly he won lol. 46th?! way to go! lol SAD! lol
forgetthisnoise
My favorite was when he asked the black journalist to set up an appointment for with the black caucus
MrNight48
I cannot believe that is fucking real
rabidCOVIDphysician
...and how many electoral college wins have there been?
BattloidKouji
58
rabidCOVIDphysician
Oh wow. That's not that exceptional
69ANUSTART
rookerrocks
Out of 43
srsfaceI8C
I still can't get over him saying the leaks were real and the reporting of those leaks were fake. How does that even work?
cloudandtrains
Government emails are official and private phonecalls to other nationleaders are confidential. So leaking confidential calls are illegal /1
cloudandtrains
If this is true, then he is right to call for leaks to stop and find out who leaks. not that this dumbass will succeed.
srsfaceI8C
...So the leaks ARE real. Which means reporting those leaks is also real news. It's not fake. Do you understand this concept?
cloudandtrains
he literally said they were real in the interview and I am not refuting that. Its about legal vs illegal.
SilverLullabies
Magic
DAFUQisaLOMMY
Fuck. Say it with me, fuck. If there was ever a time to start using a fucking obscenity, it's right-fucking-now! Ya fuckin' fuck.
Gayforbae
FUCK!!!
BattloidKouji
I don't know why, but I like the phrase farking better. I have no logical explanation for it.
DAFUQisaLOMMY
Fuck that
homoerection
Fucking fuck that fuckery
ReallyBadMemory
You fucking know fucking what? A fucking lot of fucking people fucking say fucking Americans fucking use fuck too fucking much. Fuck them.
Thome216
Fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck!
seemetrollinh8in
How's his approval rating?
painstream
Roughly on par with the Congress that somehow keeps getting magically elected because legislatures draw their own district lines.
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astromek
Wow, that's quite the gap.
seemetrollinh8in
I'm impressed he still has such a high Rep. approval. Not that 81% is super high.
radas86
strcmdman
Someone should probably set up a meeting so he can get his facts strait.
rtfm1tldr
TangledHeartstrings
Just the tip
69ANUSTART
radas86
I think this is my favourite version.
Schmedes
Seriously where are you getting this 46 from?
BattloidKouji
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2016/12/18/us/elections/donald-trump-electoral-college-popular-vote.html
Schmedes
I kept it at 1824 cutoff to keep it equal for popular vote and EC vote comparisons and the rule changes somewhat equal
DaDisser
...from the number of EC votes he and others got in the 56 Elections for our 45 presidents?
Schmedes
It's not that. He would be 37th.
AsAHistorian
Wait, if he's president no. 45, how is that possible?
Rudywasoffside
45 presidents but 56 elections
BattloidKouji
Lots of presidents get elected twice.
AsAHistorian
Oh, duh. Thanks.
panda0100
and we elected Grover Cleveland twice non consecutively, so he is both our 22 and 24th president, making trump 45th president, but
panda0100
the 44th person to be president.
YourThoughtsOnTransgenderIssuesAreReallyReallyImportantToMe
I know a lot of people say we shouldn't comment on his mental state, but yesterday was proof for me that he actually is totally unhinged.
UnevenElephant
Islandace
I think he's a rich man of average intelligence who is far too entitled and prideful to realise that the presidency is too much for him
GapingHeadwound
He's a vulgar, cowardly bully who will only act in his own perverted self-interest. He's astonishingly out of his depth. Sad.
XoxSmotpokerxoX
This is what i don't get, how can someone who has never served anyone but himself be elected
Islandace
Idk but the decision has long since been made and the Americans get to reap the "benefits"
DickMercenary
EVERYTHING he has said since starting his campaign should have been proof.
YourThoughtsOnTransgenderIssuesAreReallyReallyImportantToMe
I know but yesterday was a display we haven't gotten to see yet. Esp. the meltdown about the Black Caucus and the lie depicted in this post.
GapingHeadwound
And the anti-Semitism rant. And the nuclear holocaust rant. And the unending obsession with his election results. He's mentally unfit.
Slashenaar
FUCKING YESTERDAY?! *muffled struggling as over half the voting populous thinks back to 2016 then 2015 then 2014...*
BreadyStinellis
Him being a Sociopath was never up for debate. Whatever else is wrong with him, idk.
rolyat93
I agree. Why shouldn't we- if he's running the fricking country he should be in good mental health
override367
He probably has some form of dementia, we don't know because he won't fucking release his medical records
Textuality
He's a pathological liar and a massive narcissist. Of course he comes across as unhinged.
GrzegorzBrzeczyczczykiewicz
Dude is an old man, he's just going senile. Though that's far from comforting...
PeteTusk
Just? I can't think of very many senile old men who would be worse than Trump as President.
spudpicker
If his behavior is caused by senility, he's been suffering from it since he was 20 years old.
jaminjimmyjames
https://www.psychologytoday.com/conditions/narcissistic-personality-disorder
Insideanus
He had always been a grandstanding asshole. He took out ad space to advocate death penalty for 5 INNOCENT NY teens (14-16 y/o or so)
Insideanus
The case had absolutely nothing to do with him and of course he never apologized when all 5 were cleared. (The Central Park 5 if interested)
GrzegorzBrzeczyczczykiewicz
Oh I'm not denying that, but senility seems more likely currently than actual mental illness. Still doesn't change that he's always been a
GrzegorzBrzeczyczczykiewicz
gigantic asshole. Like literally a dripping, gapping, bleeding, asshole.
georgiaoqueef
https://mobile.nytimes.com/2017/02/14/opinion/an-eminent-psychiatrist-demurs-on-trumps-mental-state.html?_r=0&referer=http://m.facebook.com
petrie911
That was extremely unethical of him. Such evaluations of public figures are forbidden by the APA.
GapingHeadwound
Read the fucking article, shitmarmot.
georgiaoqueef
I think the argument is that he said that it was unethical and also that nothing is probably wrong with him: he's just an asshole.
only90skidswillgetthis
Guess you didn't read the article, because that's what he is saying.
mojostuff
. For later
GapingHeadwound
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2017/feb/17/donald-trump-narcisissm-mentally-ill-personality
poopwindowofopportunity
It is a stigmatizing insult to the mentally ill (who are mostly well behaved and well meaning) to be lumped with Mr. Trump (who is neither)
LunaPolaris
We're not "lumping" anyone, it
LunaPolaris
it's a valid concern when the guy with the nuclear briefcase goes with him everywhere. (2/2)
ashmenon
Well Hitler was a vegetarian...
JimFromAccounting
You took this from the article lol
poopwindowofopportunity
lol yeah I did. Not enough characters to put it in quotes
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Othernate
I don't buy that. He's struggled so much with basic empathy ("I like people who weren't captured") that it doesn't seem he actually *can*.
poopwindowofopportunity
Yeah that's the point of the comment. Is insulting to mentally ill people to compare them to him lol
YourThoughtsOnTransgenderIssuesAreReallyReallyImportantToMe
As someone who suffers from mental illness, I get that. But given his job it's not beside the point at all, and something we should discuss.
LunaPolaris
Exactly.
specialmonkeys
I haven't heard that before. Why shouldn't we?
JonnyTHM
Because just because he's a sociopath doesn't mean he have a mental illness accusing him as such does a disservice to actual mental patients
RagtimeRaver
While professionals can't diagnose someone they haven't met, sociopathy is clinically referred to as Antisocial Personality Disorder, a 1/2
RagtimeRaver
real mental illness.
eetsumkaus
Goldwater Rule https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/psychiatrists-cant-tell-us-what-they-think-about-trump/
damspam
Mental health professionals shouldn't. It's an ethical issue and you also can't diagnose from media appearances alone. But he's clearly nuts
KeeleonOhms
And non mental health professionals dont know what theyre talking about.
GapingHeadwound
Neither does Trump, and since he's become president that argument is less...meaningful.
damspam
Maybe, but you don't need to be a helicopter pilot to understand something's wrong when it's upside down and in a tree
abacaxi
False. Being a professional may help, but it may also hamper a rational, honest and balanced asessment.
DMGuy
There's also the issue that it stigmatizes mental health problems. I've got friends with severe anxiety, depression, and even more (1)
PeteTusk
You mean Trump is giving people with mental health issues a bad rep?
DMGuy
That's a lot of it, but it's also the people who keep using a blanket "he's got mental health issues" statement against him. He almost (1)
DMGuy
serious issues for whom the whole "Trump is CRAZY" thing has been pretty massively damaging. I understand it, doesn't mean I like it. (2)
Karilyn
There's no meaningful way to promote an accurate diagnosis of someone you haven't personally talked with. It's more slander than diagnosis.
PhotogenicHemorrhoid
True, but then again we are talking about a field of study that has a great deal of difficulty replicating any result or diagnosis.
Karilyn
Practicing clinical psychology often feels frustratingly more like art than science. Humans rarely fit in neat diagnosis boxes.
Karilyn
â‘¡ Ultimately diagnosis criteria are merely a tool for identifying a starting point to improve the patient's function and life satisfaction.
Schmedes
Depends on how you quantify it. He's 39th for percentage of EC votes won:
(40th row in the example)
BattloidKouji
what formula did you use to calculate win %? (winner EC - loser EC / Total EC)?
Schmedes
Sorry for the late response(I don't really use Imgur on the weekends). I ranked percentage for these comments just by winner EC over total.
BattloidKouji
I understand how you ranked them, I was curious about the last column, and the formula you used for it.
Schmedes
"Win %", the last column in my sheet, is based on the popular vote. Anything dealing with the EC has "EC" in the title.
BattloidKouji
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2016/12/18/us/elections/donald-trump-electoral-college-popular-vote.html
abct3d
Nice! :)
Schmedes
I got annoyed with everyone lying about numbers right after the election so I gathered all of the previous elections in an Excel sheet.
abct3d
You're great =)
SirFormidio
The joke is that he's the 45th president. There hasn't been 46 electoral college wins.
buckeyes995
Many presidents have won the electoral college twice, like Obama, Bush, Clinton, Reagan, Nixon, etc.
Schmedes
You know that's wrong right? Please tell me you know that's wrong.
Insideanus
Does this really matter at all? He brings it up all the time, but is it relevant or just his narcissism?
Schmedes
It sort of does matter that both sides are just spouting whatever nonsense they want.
IronCretin
Nice false equivalence there.
Schmedes
Not a false equivalence. It's a lie no matter the metric.
IronCretin
It is very relevant when the president and his administration constantly make statements that are detached from reality.
Insideanus
I agree with you there, I meant these numbers in general. What should we be taking away (other than obvious benchmark for future elections)?
IronCretin
That he doesn't care about truth or reality.
NotABadLookingNarcissist
If he was just Donald Trump - no. But he's President Trump, the most powerful person on earth. there are certainly more pressing issues.
Schmedes
Percentages generally work better than raw numbers since the number of EC votes has changed over time. Same with vote numbers
Woodmn
Woodmn
Do people think I like the bastard because this was the most relevant picture I had for this and couldn't be assed to type out a response?
Schmedes
I mean, it's still not great but not QUITE as bad, haha.
TheMistaEpic
Yes, celebrate that now he's only 9th lowest, instead of 3rd lowest. Out of a possible 49 places.
Schmedes
Just a correction, not a celebration.
Snowman25
/r/theydidthemath
Schmedes
I didn't really do much math. I just entered all of the numbers and mostly used Excel functions because I'm lazy.
MadMerlyn
you used a spreadsheet? FAKE NEWS. You have to run it through the Propagandizer 9000 machine at the White House to get accurate news.
Schmedes
Snowman25
That's 99.99% more effort than anyone else is willing to do
Schmedes
It's a pretty useful sheet to have in cases like this.
residentolive
Proving his claims are flat out lies no matter how you calculate it!
GlennBecksChalkboard
Well, if you only take into account the presidential elections of the last 4 years, then he had the biggest EC win. Math.
residentolive
I get what you're saying and it's an excellent joke. Sorry for the original misguided reaction!
residentolive
Ok so I totally misread your comment as being about the last 4 presidential elections, not last 4 years. People pointed out my error and now
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DavidBrooker
They're downvoting you for not getting the joke. There has only been one election in the last four years.
purplebex
No people are downvoting you because your response makes no sense. I think you misread the comment.
Schmedes
But, to be fair, the accuser's claims are flat out lies in this case as well.
BattloidKouji
I don't think they are. unless you made a math error, or the NYTimes did, they have all the listings ranked by percentage.
Schmedes
After someone finally linked it a bit ago, it includes some elections when the rules were vastly different and they had 2 votes per EC voter
residentolive
3/ when rebutting a claim is whatever method Trump himself used. Since he probably doesn't understand the concept of percentage, I am sure
residentolive
4/ that he is using a simple difference (not percentage), and therefore it's valid to rebut with that alone.
Schmedes
He's 37th if you use difference and not percentage. Also the EC votes have more than doubled since Lincoln, so it's significant.
residentolive
1/ I wouldn't say that. Although a percentage is statistically correct, the difference between the results is so small that evidently the
residentolive
2/ change in number of electoral votes (which makes using a percentage correct) is hardly significant. And also, the "correct" method to use
PaperCl1p
He says since Reagan, wouldn't comparing him to every president not make much sense then?
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jucyblucy
Funny story Reagan used almost the same slogan http://www.oldpoliticals.com/ItemImages/000014/18718_lg.jpeg
only90skidswillgetthis
He did finish better than any Republican president since Reagan if you don't count the Bushs.
MadMerlyn
Comparison between all is still relevant because it's suggesting that Reagan had the best EC win of them all.
GoddamnitClown
Well, first it's "since Reagan". Then it's just "Republicans since Reagan" which is literally 2 other people. Of whom he only beat W. Bush.
Tanishh
Yeah. He didn't say 'just republicans' until he got called out. And he lost the popular vote worse than any winner in history, at least for
Tanishh
ordinary 2 person races. Saying 'I had the best EC victory of republicans since Reagan' is kind of like saying 'today is the coldest day
Schmedes
Also not true. Hayes and JQ Adams lost by a higher percentage in the popular vote and still won.
Schmedes
Since I was responding to someone who obviously wasn't using those same limitations, it would.
PaperCl1p
I suppose fair for those limitations, just doesn't help me debunk what he actually said
Schmedes
The only Republican to have a higher EC% since Reagan was HW Bush:
BattloidKouji
He only said that after he was called out on it. his original statements had no such qualifier.