What do you guys and gals think he’s trying to distract us from with his latest nonsense?personally I think it’s when he says he’s not sure he has to uphold the constitution as per that cnn interview…..

No idea but its great to watch

6 minutes ago, Tug said:

What do you guys and gals think he’s trying to distract us from with his latest nonsense?personally I think it’s when he says he’s not sure he has to uphold the constitution as per that cnn interview…..

Clearly its to trigger fake news consumers into such a hissy fit they end up hating working Americans and go all-in on trying to import violent gangbanging scumbags and other preposterous and indefensible stances. A masterpiece in psychologically ruining your opponents. 

18 minutes ago, SunnyinBangrak said:

Clearly its to trigger fake news consumers into such a hissy fit they end up hating working Americans and go all-in on trying to import violent gangbanging scumbags and other preposterous and indefensible stances. A masterpiece in psychologically ruining your opponents. 

Or maybe it's the latest ramblings of a sick old man who can no longer string along a coherent sentence if his life depended on it.

Sad.

23 minutes ago, BLMFem said:

Or maybe it's the latest ramblings of a sick old man who can no longer string along a coherent sentence if his life depended on it.

Sad.

I dono I think he’s up to something that comment about not knowing if he has to follow the constitution and he has very good lawyers is worrisome but then again it just might be the rambling of a man with dementia…..it ain’t positive anyway you look at it.

1 hour ago, SunnyinBangrak said:

Clearly its to trigger fake news consumers into such a hissy fit they end up hating working Americans and go all-in on trying to import violent gangbanging scumbags and other preposterous and indefensible stances. A masterpiece in psychologically ruining your opponents. 

If the goal of a leader is to “psychologically ruin” half the country, that’s not leadership—it’s dysfunction. A president should unite the country, not manipulate division for political gain.
 

And yes, supporting “gangbanging scumbags” is un-American. That includes someone found liable for violent sexual abuse, convicted of falsifying business records to cover up a hush money payment, and named as an alleged co-defendant alongside Jeffrey Epstein. These are facts, not partisan spin.
 

Supporting both Trump and the U.S. Constitution is mutually exclusive.

'Shocking': Experts question Trump claiming 'I don't know' about upholding Constitution
Trump said he would have to consult with his "brilliant" lawyers.

May 6, 2025, 3:22 AM

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Asked a final time if, as president, he needed to uphold the Constitution, Trump again deflected.

 

"I don't know. I have to respond by saying, again, I have brilliant lawyers that work for me, and they are obviously going to follow what the Supreme Court said," in what's become a new standard answer in interviews when confronted with similar questions about what the law requires him to do.

 

"President Trump’s failure to acknowledge that he swore an oath to support and defend the Constitution is unprecedented in American history," Gerhardt said. "Most presidents have not been lawyers, but every president, other than Trump, has acknowledged that every federal official, including the president, has the duty to uphold the Constitution."

 

Trump, with his right hand raised, took the oath of office on Jan. 20 as prescribed by Article II, Section 1 of the Constitution.

 

"I Donald John Trump do solemnly swear that I will faithfully execute the Office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States," Trump said during his inauguration.

 

https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/experts-question-trump-claiming-asked-duty-uphold-constitution/story

He's trying to wear us all down to passivity as Putin did to Russians.

This is very on point to the topic.

 

 

Maybe Mr. Trump was not paying much attention to Justice Roberts administering  the oath of office because Trump knew it did not contain the word "tariff".

1 minute ago, jerrymahoney said:

Maybe Mr. Trump was not paying much attention to Justice Roberts administering  the oath of office because Trump knew it did not contain the word "tariff".

I think he was thinking about lunch.

 

More than enough trolling on ASEAN without getting into the Trump sewer.

Maybe he's copying the democrats , they have wonderful ideas , no ?

 

Canceling the Constitution: Biden hailed for violating rule of law to extend eviction moratorium (thehill.com)

Commentary: Democrats are waging war against the Constitution – Chicago Tribune

Democrats want to chip away our cherished freedoms and liberties (thehill.com)

 

and many more links.

Ole Trump keeps the headlines rolling. 

2 hours ago, Tug said:

What do you guys and gals think he’s trying to distract us from with his latest nonsense?personally I think it’s when he says he’s not sure he has to uphold the constitution as per that cnn interview…..

I think he was just avoiding the question. I don't think he was "trolling" anyone.

 

In the final analysis, the constitution controls, but what that means is a loaded question. Trump sidestepped the issue.

 

 

Quoting Trump in an on the record interview is Trump bashing.

OK.

19 minutes ago, jerrymahoney said:

Quoting Trump in an on the record interview is Trump bashing.

OK.

Who said anyone was bashing Trump? 

 

Trump isn't a lawyer, and he said so. Of course, he should follow the constitution. That's basic stuff. That's the source of his power. That's the controlling document. But currently, some lawyers are in disagreement about how to deal with certain issues when the matter is under appeal.  If the lawyers can't agree, who is Trump to step into the middle of the fray?  The litigation is ongoing. 

 

 

 

 

3 hours ago, Tug said:

What do you guys and gals think he’s trying to distract us from with his latest nonsense?personally I think it’s when he says he’s not sure he has to uphold the constitution as per that cnn interview…..

 

Maybe that he's losing the trade wars..............again.

 

Gosh, we'll be in deep trouble in Xi levies tariffs on squirrels!

 

But on the another hand, at least he hasn't (yet) resorted to executively ordering the termination of American citizens by drone strike without trial.

4 minutes ago, NoDisplayName said:

 

Maybe that he's losing the trade wars..............again.

 

Gosh, we'll be in deep trouble in Xi levies tariffs on squirrels!

 

Trump isn't losing the trade wars.  But why argue about that?  Just sit back and watch what happens.  

 

 

4 minutes ago, jas007 said:

Ok. I see. Anyway, it's nothing new, right? Trump bashing. Open a thread about Trump, and that's what you encounter. It's to be expected. That's how people have been programed. 

That's OK -- If Mr. Trump wants to have a bunch of people tell what an incredible job he is doing, all he has to do is call a Cabinet meeting.

5 minutes ago, ThreeCardMonte said:

Biden is gone.  Deep six by his own party.

Wow, how original.

1 minute ago, ThreeCardMonte said:

“Maybe that he's losing the trade wars..............again.“

 

Get serious.

 

It ain’t over until the fat ladies (Hillary, Whoopy, Leticia) sings.

 

I din't said it were over.

 

I said "losing" not "lost."

 

Not even Donald can destroy a major economy this quickly.

It's not a casino.

3 hours ago, Tug said:

I dono I think he’s up to something that comment about not knowing if he has to follow the constitution and he has very good lawyers is worrisome but then again it just might be the rambling of a man with dementia…..it ain’t positive anyway you look at it.

 

Remember he's considering trying to appoint Stephen Miller as National Security Advisor. trump claims he listens to Miller already a fair amount. I suggest trump (more likely his enablers) are seeding the ground for further efforts in breach of his Oath.

40 minutes ago, jas007 said:

Trump isn't losing the trade wars.  But why argue about that?  Just sit back and watch what happens.  

Have any agreements even been signed yet?
What exactly has the U.S. lost in the past?
Why are you a loser when a vendor doesn’t buy something from you?
And if I just sit back and watch, will popcorn prices become any cheaper?

3 minutes ago, LosLobo said:

Have any agreements even been signed yet?
What exactly has the U.S. lost in the past?
Why are you a loser when a vendor doesn’t buy something from you?
And if I just sit back and watch, will popcorn prices become any cheaper?

I don't follow the news, minute by minute. The deal almost finished is probably with Vietnam. They aren't stupid and know which side of their bread is buttered. 

 

Anyway, China is on the verge of collapse, despite what the propaganda machine wants you to think.  A collapsed real estate market, bankrupt mortgage lenders, closing factories, a looming copper shortage, and a very restless middle class. I could go on.  

 

I'm comfortable with my prediction.  A deal will happen, and life will go on.  Trump won't walk away empty handed. 

 

Popcorn prices?  That's from the US Midwest, right? If you're in the USA, there's probably no need to stock up on much of that.  And it doesn't take up much room, in any event. Buy a few big jars of Orville Redenbecker popcorn and you're all set for the duration.

1 hour ago, jas007 said:

 

Trump isn't losing the trade wars.  But why argue about that?  Just sit back and watch what happens.  

 

 

I'm getting popcorn ready for that. Sadly, many Americans will be unable to do the same once shelves start emptying out in a few days...

1 minute ago, tomazbodner said:

I'm getting popcorn ready for that. Sadly, many Americans will be unable to do the same once shelves start emptying out in a few days...

That's what some people think, but according to them, it will be about six weeks or so.  

 

Other people think it won't be so bad, but there will be shortages of some items.  

 

People are nuts.  Did you ever hear about Strawberry Pop Tarts?  Every time there's about to be a hurricane, people in the affected areas stock up on Strawberry Pop Tarts for some reason, according to Wal Mart.  What's wrong with Blueberry Pop Tarts? 

6 minutes ago, jas007 said:

Anyway, China is on the verge of collapse, despite what the propaganda machine wants you to think.  A collapsed real estate market, bankrupt mortgage lenders, closing factories, a looming copper shortage, and a very restless middle class. I could go on.  

 

Oh, do go on.

 

Maybe link some videos by China Observer or China Insight or whichever Falun Gong propaganda outlet is being highlighted this week.

 

What else does Gordon Chang have to say?

9 minutes ago, jas007 said:

 Trump won't walk away empty handed. 

 

That's true.  He'll be carrying his "pigu" which will be handed to him.

 

11 minutes ago, NoDisplayName said:

 

Oh, do go on.

 

Maybe link some videos by China Observer or China Insight or whichever Falun Gong propaganda outlet is being highlighted this week.

 

What else does Gordon Chang have to say?

For what it's worth, I've never heard of Gordon Chang, and I'm pretty sure I've never heard of the China Observer or China Insight.  I know people in China, though.