Living with the Trump presidency

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Turn your volume down.

He didn't shake Merkel's hand either, even when asked if he was going to. How boorish. The leader of the Western world is a child.

Is this just a smokescreen to hide his tax problems?

Also, I loved the responses from GCHQ, what a laugh.
Yes, so calm, so reasoned and so very British!

I think that Trump has had his own way, done exactly what he wants for very many years, enjoyed being the Apprentice Hirer, the Big Businessman in his Tower and thought that being in the White House would be very similar - throwing out orders, having minions scurrying at his beck and call and having no-one to stop him (sometimes disastrously) striding decisively to his perceived goals.

Unfortunately for him, and fortunately for the rest of the world, the focus is now on his every move and utterance and the checks and balances should start to take effect.

I was wondering when he would be reigned in. It seems the moment has arrived.

Of course you're excused Beammeupscottie, point taken with another smile. I suspect you are absolutely right about the Trumpster, he thought he'd be running the world once in the White House, instead of which, possibly for the first time in his life people who also have power occasionally say "no Donald, you can't do that". I've just seen a clip on line of the Donald sitting alongside Angela Merkel, looking forward to Channel 4 news. Donald looks even more irritated and uncomfortable than Angela.
Also, I loved the responses from GCHQ, what a laugh.

Also,I thought GSHQ did a lot of listening - such is their job.
They probably did hear stuff and pass it one, but is that spying?

Talking of Trump. Have you noticed how tired he looks? I bet he thought the job would be "West Wing" and it is turning out to be the nightmare of "Veep". I bet it was more fun to be a millionaire businessman than POTUS. Especially if you cannot get your own way.

You must excuse me; it is just that I love black comedy and feel more at home with Political satire as tv drama.

No it's drama ??

Oh beammeupscottie so are those (fantasy) but you and I know fact can be infinitely stranger than fiction and if Trump's bonkers facts are reality, give me fantasy any day.

the West Wing is fantasy. Much better to watch "Yes Minister" or "The Thick of it" or "Veep".

Good plan MawBroon, it's so entertaining and life affirming. The Bartlett team face ethical dilemma's with good heart, they argue about least worse options, just like proper people. Maybe we all need a dose of the West Wing to help us hang on to our humanity and moral compass

I feel the urge to watch my way through my West Wing box set. Feel the need to experience sanity, probity, humour and CJ and Jed Bartlett's wonderful way with words.
Call me when the world is back on a sane axis!

Ankers, you seems to struggle to accept that Trump and his supporters may in fact tell lies, rather than different facts.

The White House always has a press secretary. My all time favourite was CJ, press secretary to Jed Bartlett. Ok, that was a tv drama, the West Wing, but I do wish we had Jed Bartlett in the White House, a POTUS with some integrity would be so much better for America and the rest of the world.

GCHQ has been absolutely clear, nope it didn't spy on Trump on behalf of Obama. Microwaves, spies and eyes in the sky, GCHQ spying on Trump - it's all totally crackers. Mind you, Trump and co still have uttered not one word that suggests the allegations the Russians influenced the US election so Trump would win.

If Trump heard on Fox News that GNHQ had tapped Trump Tower, Sean Spicer would have reported that to the press conference without a minute's hesitation!

MawBroon Like the idea of the Donald dressed as Punch and TM as Judy at an end of the pier show!

Need to go to Specsavers ww - at first glance I thought you said GNHQ

See GCHQ have been hauled in to support the line tapping insinuation. They've called it "utterly ridiculous"

An out of season pantomime for our delectation!!

I dont understand why they do those briefings at all. Would save themselves a whole lot of hassle. They are a stupid idea. In my opinion!


I think the concept of White House press briefings is an easy enough one to grasp. It is to inform the media (White House press corps) about what POTUS is doing.
It may be degenerating into the end of the pier show under Trump - but why should that - or indeed anything - surprise us?

Only one of us can be telling facts.

Is the red planet really red?

Now I know that's not a fact. Mine looks like Gouda, with lots of holes running through it, made by mice.

Yes, and apparently the Dutch found that it is made of cheese, just like the moon (only it's red, of course).
Night night