First blood to Trump

Do you still live in the US Lewlew?

Hi Rosesarered, I moved back to the UK with my Welsh DH in 2000. I still visit what's left of family and friends most years, but likely won't be for the next four years!

Just read your link, yes that is weird, but nothing is going to surprise me at the moment

WW that is what is scary... weird is the new normal!

I didn't realise that we had a genuine American in our midst, I hope you feel settled in Wales LewLew
You can give us your perspective on all things USA

I think we have a couple more, rosesarered - Rhinestone is another American who posts regularly.

Envious used to be a regular too, but seems to have disappeared recently...

I think WendySue is American also.

A positive flood then.

Interesting, LewLew. What happens if someone takes a potshot at Trump at 12.01?

Pence?

Obamas last press conference in a minute

I have lived here continuously since 2000, off and on before that. And I have my British citizenship as well.

Sad to say... I don't feel very American anymore because politics seems to define you as an individual, eg conservative or liberal.

At least here, you are who you are. The first words out of peoples' mouths in the US are often 'S...o what do you do, or who do you support?' I have even been asked if I own any guns here in the UK. They just don't get it that every other nation isn't as gun mad.

Oh well... US passport stays in drawer. Any hols will likely be to Canada next year if I want to see national parks for our 25th.

I don't have a clue what would happen if Trump got an attempt at the inauguration. I assume they'd shut it down, usher all away as they did with Reagan. Surely Pence would take over, but I do recall when Reagan was shot that Haig was running around like a headless chicken yelling 'I'm in charge, I'm in charge!'...when he clearly was not to be in charge.

Are you going to watch the inauguration lewlew?

WW No way... we will likely see the highlights on the news here. It's all very very long and then there's the parade. It's a holiday in Wash DC only.

Then the motorcade departs the Capitol and heads down Penn Ave to the White House. Will they get out of the car and walk with Melania and kids for a bit as most do? Once the presidential party takes their place in their heated plush enclosed stand at the WH, the parade used to take hours. But according this article, this one is to be shorter. Less participants? Or is it his short attention span being catered for?

www.bostonglobe.com/news/nation/2017/01/17/donald-trump-inaugural-parade-will-shorter-less-diverse-than-barack-obama/4ZobZRGUPGPBFrK9UqawWI/story.html

I might watch France24 or Al Jazeera as it will be very toned down presenting compared to UK channels, especially SKY (Murdoch). Not sure...the BBC can be OTT sometimes, too.

Oh that's a good idea yes I'll try Al Jazeera, as I know what you mean.ott.

I am going to find something to do on Friday tat will keep me VERY busy, preferably outside.
Lewlew I knew you were American, you got my snake oil comment!

AlieOxon

Melania's wardrobe should be gorgeous, lovely on the telly.

And you think that's a priority??

Well, everyone was pretty interested in what Michelle Obama would wear at the time....

I don't hold out any hope whatsoever that Trump will do anything honest and worthwhile - all we can do is grit our teeth till he gets kicked out or falls sick and dies.

His upbringing has programmed him to be arrogant and to get what he wants by fair means or foul.

Well, everyone was pretty interested in what Michelle Obama would wear at the time....



Somehow I dont think poor Melania will receive quite such uncritical acclaim as Michelle was favoured with.

Wishing the man dead is a disgusting comment Luckygirl.

Mair I don't think Lucky was wishing him dead although I think the world would be a better, safer place if he were I have to say. Melanie won't get the same acclaim because she won't have the same dignity, grace and class

When Michelle rudely grabbed the Queen and plonked a kiss on her cheek she displayed an astonishing lack of all three virtues you believe she displays, Rigby.



I suspect Melania will not struggle to do it better.