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Trumps Drive By

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suziewoozie Sun 04-Oct-20 23:31:28

Did this really happen or have I fallen down the rabbit hole?

sandelf Mon 05-Oct-20 10:35:14

This man is a despot who used the system to buy power. Now blaggarding that same system in order to refuse defeat - anyone remember Trotsky and 'The Dictatorship of the Proletariat'? The USA is in a very dangerous position and so are we, having few friends at the moment. What a world.

nipsmum Mon 05-Oct-20 10:35:58

I'm just glad I don't live in America. I don't have family or friends there either.

polnan Mon 05-Oct-20 10:39:49

Dorset cupcake.. "If he can now boast about his incredible recovery it doesn't bear thinking about."

I have been trying very hard not to think this is a put up job!

Hildagard Mon 05-Oct-20 10:40:31

Is it all Fake news?

Bumpsy Mon 05-Oct-20 10:42:51

Piers Morgan was interviewing a woman (Patsy someone...) she used to be one of Trumps advisors. She was defending him! I thought Piers and the others were going to burst a blood vessel. She just didn't see the problem! Worth watching on catch up.

Katek Mon 05-Oct-20 10:43:17

One word - certifiable.

luluaugust Mon 05-Oct-20 10:43:41

Was it him, thinking Monty's double!

Annaram1 Mon 05-Oct-20 10:47:33

I think he has really had it but he wants to turn it to his advantage, of course. What new stunt will he pull next? He has everything against him, age, weight etc. but it is said that optimistic people are more likely to get over covid than pessimistic people. Also wealthy people who can afford the best hospitals and doctors. He is nothing if not optimistic and wealthy.

B9exchange Mon 05-Oct-20 10:47:39

Don't forget that he has been given Dexamethasone. This strong steroid will make you feel as if you can run up Mount Everest, no one on it should have access to the nuclear football.

Coconut Mon 05-Oct-20 10:48:19

Just proves everything about the egomaniacs mentality ....

Tanjamaltija Mon 05-Oct-20 10:49:44

www.indy100.com/article/trump-coronavirus-drive-by-wave-supporters-hospital-twitter-reaction-9718121?fbclid=IwAR1AFORkrCx4t3zVt1hZcoByz_DpxTR6VPLX8P69LVsIgtztWg4JH_5A67Y

Whitewavemark2 Mon 05-Oct-20 10:51:07

I think what must be remembered that those whose world view like Trump’s populism have no conception of helping others, and your own needs must prevail at all times.

You see it everywhere where this sort of ideology is evident.

Tanjamaltija Mon 05-Oct-20 10:51:48

...and also... www.indy100.com/article/trump-hospital-drive-by-supporter-9718111?fbclid=IwAR3uQTSMnuuuFmKXg32VPiesr41P4hgArdqF9qTpA-foEXpYH7E6cclEuds

Urmstongran Mon 05-Oct-20 10:52:20

The secret service brought him to the hospital. I am sure Trump isn't going to be walking home. The same people will drive him home tomorrow.

Besides he’s wearing a mask and there is glass separating Trump from others (like in a taxicab).

Whitewavemark2 Mon 05-Oct-20 10:55:20

Urmstongran

The secret service brought him to the hospital. I am sure Trump isn't going to be walking home. The same people will drive him home tomorrow.

Besides he’s wearing a mask and there is glass separating Trump from others (like in a taxicab).

Oh ug do you have no understanding at all?

CarlyD7 Mon 05-Oct-20 10:55:40

He lives in an alternate reality and thinks everyone-else does too. Successful businessman? No, lost all the money he inherited and bankrupt 4 times (latterly bailed out by Russian banks). Clever academically? No, brother (reportedly) bribed the admissions adviser to get him into Wharton College (one of his ex-professors said that he was the stupidest student he'd ever met). Macho? No, he avoided the draft (bone spurs??), has never got into sports, doesn't exercise and is clinically obese. Is going to make America great again? No, he's made America a laughing stock. The drive-by was his attempt to shore up his fantasy image of himself as a beloved president, and to hell with anyone-else's health. Idiot doesn't even cover it.

suziewoozie Mon 05-Oct-20 11:00:42

Utterly astonishing how Urm. ‘s post seems to demonstrate a complete willingness to excuse this evil man.

Greendress Mon 05-Oct-20 11:03:15

The 'brave' President catching CV then beating it in record time does take take folks minds off the tax evasion issues and his other appalling failures.

suziewoozie Mon 05-Oct-20 11:03:20

How do you excuse his going to the fundraiser on Thursday Urm when he knew Hicks had tested positive? Maybe you think raising money for the Republicans was worth all the people he put at risk? Do tell

biba70 Mon 05-Oct-20 11:03:58

OH FFS Urmston sad

NotTooOld Mon 05-Oct-20 11:04:57

luluaugust

Was it him, thinking Monty's double!

lulu - that's a thought! I'd put nothing past him.

Why do we hear nothing about poor old FLOTUS? I wonder how she is getting on. Poor woman. I reckon she'll be off straight after the election - unless he wins, of course, then she'll be trapped for another 4 years.hmm

Urmstongran Mon 05-Oct-20 11:05:20

White House spokesman Judd Deere said the drive had been “cleared by the medical team as safe” and that “appropriate precautions were taken in the execution of this movement to protect the president and all those supporting it, including PPE.”

MawB2 Mon 05-Oct-20 11:07:02

NotTooOld

luluaugust

Was it him, thinking Monty's double!

lulu - that's a thought! I'd put nothing past him.

Why do we hear nothing about poor old FLOTUS? I wonder how she is getting on. Poor woman. I reckon she'll be off straight after the election - unless he wins, of course, then she'll be trapped for another 4 years.hmm

Perhaps it was Melania who arranged for his hospitalisation - to give her a break!
Peace at last

Whitewavemark2 Mon 05-Oct-20 11:07:32

To be fair to ug she is a supporter of this world view, so supports Trump, Farage and of course Brexit. It is a nationalistic, populist world view.

JenniferEccles Mon 05-Oct-20 11:07:53

I don’t know why he felt the need to pull this drive past stunt.
The video a couple of days ago showed him up and dressed and apparently recovering well.

The tone of the video was quite restrained by his standards (he was almost ‘umble !) and that broadcast showed the world that he wasn’t lying in bed attached to drips.

He should have left it at that especially as the doctors said he may even be discharged today.

He always has to go one step further doesn’t he ?