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The Trump presidency

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JessM Fri 27-Jan-17 11:59:38

The last Trump thread has run out of space. I suspect we need a new one. As he steams through his first week issuing royal edicts on a range of things and asserting that he will build a wall, how will politicians in Washington react to his fascist agenda along with his apparently immature and decidedly dodgy personality?

rosesarered Tue 31-Jan-17 21:42:00

Maybe tomorrow will be better.

rosesarered Tue 31-Jan-17 21:46:09

Bluer tinge! grin
The left wing group only get 'a little tetchy' ROFL ( is this from the Ministry of alternative truth?)

Chewbacca Tue 31-Jan-17 21:53:03

wine Rosies vipers nest!

Chewbacca Tue 31-Jan-17 21:55:07

I've never heard of "bluer tinge" before, Rosies, except when referring to Phyllis off Coronation Streets new hair do! grin

Rigby46 Tue 31-Jan-17 21:57:28

Whereas the right wing group are all peace, love, kindness, reasonableness , adult, mature .....

rosesarered Tue 31-Jan-17 22:00:26

There isn't a right wing group...... that's what makes it funny.grin

Chewbacca Tue 31-Jan-17 22:02:07

Who's right wing Rigby? I'm most definitely not. But I can discuss a subject civilly and without recourse to rudeness and unpleasantness.

Rigby46 Tue 31-Jan-17 22:02:23

No of course there isn't roses - silly me

durhamjen Tue 31-Jan-17 22:06:29

What sort of pleasant things do you wish to say about Trump's presidency, Chewbacca?
Do go ahead. Try and keep on topic as well.

Ana Tue 31-Jan-17 22:07:10

You don't have to be right wing to get the vitriolic treatment, Rigby - just disagree even slightly with a left wing poster's political opinion.

rosesarered Tue 31-Jan-17 22:08:19

Rigby.... it's odd but I feel I know you, are you Swiss by any chance?

durhamjen Tue 31-Jan-17 22:09:22

What pleasant things do you wish to say about Trump's presidency, roses and Ana?

Chewbacca Tue 31-Jan-17 22:10:28

I've never come across this "left wing/right wing" crap irl. People have differing views, opinions and outlooks and those frequently straddle several politidal leanings. But on GN, there appears to be extremely polemic views with some posters, ie if they're not agreed with, 100%, they're "others ". And it's funny that because the whole ethos of being left wing (to which I think I lean) is non exclusivity and certainly not "othering" on the grounds of sexuality, race, religion or any other sections of society.

Chewbacca Tue 31-Jan-17 22:13:59

Oh thank you for your permission to post durham, I'm ever so grateful! grin but I'm afraid that I can't post anything positive about Trump because I detest the man. Does that mean I can stay and play in your playground now? confused

daphnedill Tue 31-Jan-17 22:15:17

I've never come across a hardline left-winger on GN -ever! The majority of posters seem to be right of centre Little Englanders with the occasional posts by right wingers (probably trolls).

I guess it depends on your starting point. If you can't see the problem with Trump, I guess you're going to see evrybody as a left-winger.

Chewbacca Tue 31-Jan-17 22:15:22

Are you GN thread police by any chance durham ?

daphnedill Tue 31-Jan-17 22:15:48

You're being childish, Chewbacca.

daphnedill Tue 31-Jan-17 22:16:46

No, roses is the wannabe thread police, in case you hadn't noticed.

rosesarered Tue 31-Jan-17 22:16:56

Exactly Chewbacca but in this weird universe different rules apply.
Nobody wants to say any pleasant things djen although thank you for asking.
Haven't you got it yet......neither Ana or Chewbacca or myself are lauding Trump.
So stop all the nonsense about pretending that we are.

Chewbacca Tue 31-Jan-17 22:17:08

Not seen anyone who is a Trump supporter Daphne! Is there such a thing?

daphnedill Tue 31-Jan-17 22:17:59

His family?

There have been some on here.

Ana Tue 31-Jan-17 22:18:22

Just noticed durhamjen's extremely odd post asking me to post pleasant things about Trump's presidency.

You can't be serious?

Chewbacca Tue 31-Jan-17 22:18:24

Sorry Daphne but I've been shot down so many times by durham and I've no idea why. My apologies.

daphnedill Tue 31-Jan-17 22:18:43

Off to bed now anyway moon

PS. Beware of those who live under bridges!

Ana Tue 31-Jan-17 22:20:47

The majority of posters seem to be right of centre Little Englanders with the occasional posts by right wingers (probably trolls).

Ooh daphnedill, that'll please the Corbyn supporters! grin

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