As if wearing one of those Dorky MAGA caps wasn't enough to mark you out as a spanner.
Sometimes I think US politics is just Charlie Brooker scoping out his next Black Mirror script.
Taipan wrote: ↑Thu Jul 18, 2024 12:19 pm
I said at home i bet we see that at the next rally.
Bizarrely I heard criticism of Trump wearing a bandage for dramatic effect. FFS he's just had a bullet rip his ear, do they really think he's going to walk around with an open wound!
Trump gets shot and rises from the ground with blood on his face and punches the air in defiance. Biden gets covid and cancels all engagements. I reckon the democrats will be carrying Trump into the Whitehouse on a palanquin at this rate!
I'd rather not be shot but, drama side, I've had worse DIY injuries and even those were shrugged off with a bit of gaffer tape as a plaster and I carried on - I certainly didn't need to be off work. COVID, or a cold or flu is enough to lay you low for a few days.
Take away the hysteria and those are the facts. I actually thought Trump's ear bandage was rather discreet, expecting him to come out with half his head wrapped up, but I guess his advisors thought otherwise given that his 'bullet wound' produced less blood than a nosebleed.
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As if wearing one of those Dorky MAGA caps wasn't enough to mark you out as a spanner.
Sometimes I think US politics is just Charlie Brooker scoping out his next Black Mirror script.
It seems to have annoyed (some of) the right people. I'd call that a win.
Taipan wrote: ↑Thu Jul 18, 2024 12:19 pm
Bizarrely I heard criticism of Trump wearing a bandage for dramatic effect. FFS he's just had a bullet rip his ear, do they really think he's going to walk around with an open wound!
When we were at school we made pipe bombs and set them off in the woods behind the school at lunchtime. My mate Sean peeked out from behind the tree and a piece of shrapnel sliced hi ear in half. He did all the afternoon lessons with a split ear before he went home and he was only 13. Pah!
Taipan wrote: ↑Thu Jul 18, 2024 12:19 pmBizarrely I heard criticism of Trump wearing a bandage for dramatic effect. FFS he's just had a bullet rip his ear, do they really think he's going to walk around with an open wound!
Pretty sure most of us have had grazes to the skin in the past that we didn't bandage.
Not suggesting his didn't require one, I have no idea, but let's not get carried away. He wasn't 'shot' - he was shot at, and got a booboo. And he's being a big, brave soldier
Taipan wrote: ↑Thu Jul 18, 2024 12:19 pm
Trump gets shot and rises from the ground with blood on his face and punches the air in defiance. Biden gets covid and cancels all engagements. I reckon the democrats will be carrying Trump into the Whitehouse on a palanquin at this rate!
Surely, given Covid is still highly infectious, the proper thing to do if diagnosed is to stay home? And since he's in his 80's, if it is covid, there's a fairly big risk to him if he doesn't rest up for the duration
Yes, Trump was 'shot at', but if his rhino hide can get over the fact that someone aimed a gun in his general direction, the scratch on his ear shouldn't stop him 'working'!! I've gone to work the day after various injuries requiring a handful stitches, so a grazed ear wouldn't stop me!! (The thought of someone wanting to shoot me might, but my hide ain't as thick as Mr Trump's!!)
Life is for living. Buy the shoes. Eat the cake. Ride the bikes. Just, ride the bikes!!
Taipan wrote: ↑Thu Jul 18, 2024 12:19 pm
Trump gets shot and rises from the ground with blood on his face and punches the air in defiance. Biden gets covid and cancels all engagements. I reckon the democrats will be carrying Trump into the Whitehouse on a palanquin at this rate!
Surely, given Covid is still highly infectious, the proper thing to do if diagnosed is to stay home? And since he's in his 80's, if it is covid, there's a fairly big risk to him if he doesn't rest up for the duration
Yes, Trump was 'shot at', but if his rhino hide can get over the fact that someone aimed a gun in his general direction, the scratch on his ear shouldn't stop him 'working'!! I've gone to work the day after various injuries requiring a handful stitches, so a grazed ear wouldn't stop me!! (The thought of someone wanting to shoot me might, but my hide ain't as thick as Mr Trump's!!)
Yeahbut, we're all vaccinated. Seriously, you can see how the PR people are going to play this. Although I don't think they are needed...
MrLongbeard wrote: ↑Thu Jul 18, 2024 1:30 pm
Hmmm. bullet enters or otherwise grazes a body part doesn't count as being shot in your books, or are you going for the teleprompter glass theory?
I wasn't going for any theory other than someone shot at him and it grazed his ear.
I'm sure that technically that counts at 'being shot' (and I'd definitely say it did if it happened to me!) and I was clearly being flippant in response to Tiepin's post, but let's be honest here... he'll milk that fucking bandage for all its worth! It's literally the best thing that's ever happened to him since his dad gave him $400m to play at business.
Taipan wrote: ↑Thu Jul 18, 2024 12:19 pm
Trump gets shot and rises from the ground with blood on his face and punches the air in defiance. Biden gets covid and cancels all engagements. I reckon the democrats will be carrying Trump into the Whitehouse on a palanquin at this rate!
Surely, given Covid is still highly infectious, the proper thing to do if diagnosed is to stay home? And since he's in his 80's, if it is covid, there's a fairly big risk to him if he doesn't rest up for the duration
Yes, Trump was 'shot at', but if his rhino hide can get over the fact that someone aimed a gun in his general direction, the scratch on his ear shouldn't stop him 'working'!! I've gone to work the day after various injuries requiring a handful stitches, so a grazed ear wouldn't stop me!! (The thought of someone wanting to shoot me might, but my hide ain't as thick as Mr Trump's!!)
Yeahbut, we're all vaccinated. Seriously, you can see how the PR people are going to play this. Although I don't think they are needed...
If Biden went out and about whilst positive for covid, he'd get hammered in the press for infecting people - can't win!!
Life is for living. Buy the shoes. Eat the cake. Ride the bikes. Just, ride the bikes!!
Slenver wrote: ↑Thu Jul 18, 2024 1:37 pm
I'm sure that technically that counts at 'being shot' (and I'd definitely say it did if it happened to me!) and I was clearly being flippant in response to Tiepin's post, but let's be honest here... he'll milk that fucking bandage for all its worth!
It would get an American serviceman a Purple Heart if an enemy combatant had fire the shot.
It's going to get him back in the White House, of course he'll milk it.
Slenver wrote: ↑Thu Jul 18, 2024 1:37 pm
I wasn't going for any theory other than someone shot at him and it grazed his ear.
I'm sure that technically that counts at 'being shot' (and I'd definitely say it did if it happened to me!) and I was clearly being flippant in response to Tiepin's post, but let's be honest here... he'll milk that fucking bandage for all its worth! It's literally the best thing that's ever happened to him since his dad gave him $400m to play at business.
Fwiw, I think Trump is playing this very cleverly, he’s playing the unity card and showing how politically astute he is.
Slenver wrote: ↑Thu Jul 18, 2024 1:37 pm
I wasn't going for any theory other than someone shot at him and it grazed his ear.
I'm sure that technically that counts at 'being shot' (and I'd definitely say it did if it happened to me!) and I was clearly being flippant in response to Tiepin's post, but let's be honest here... he'll milk that fucking bandage for all its worth! It's literally the best thing that's ever happened to him since his dad gave him $400m to play at business.
Fwiw, I think Trump is playing this very cleverly, he’s playing the unity card and showing how politically astute he is.
I wouldn't suggest he's playing anything particularly cleverly as such. The man's an utter moron who can barely string a sentence together.
But he knows that whining, playing the victim, and repeating lies over and over works with his cult members. You can teach a 4 year-old that. In fact, all 4 year-olds do this instinctively!
Slenver wrote: ↑Thu Jul 18, 2024 5:22 pm
I wouldn't suggest he's playing anything particularly cleverly as such. The man's an utter moron who can barely string a sentence together.
But he knows that whining, playing the victim, and repeating lies over and over works with his cult members. You can teach a 4 year-old that. In fact, all 4 year-olds do this instinctively!
Exactly, he’s identified his market (not to mention identifying that it exists) and he’s exploiting it to its full potential.
He does have natural animal political instincts, and the Democratic Party dismissing him as a moron is what’s got him this far.
Slenver wrote: ↑Thu Jul 18, 2024 5:22 pm
I wouldn't suggest he's playing anything particularly cleverly as such. The man's an utter moron who can barely string a sentence together.
But he knows that whining, playing the victim, and repeating lies over and over works with his cult members. You can teach a 4 year-old that. In fact, all 4 year-olds do this instinctively!
Exactly, he’s identified his market (not to mention identifying that it exists) and he’s exploiting it to its full potential.
He does have natural animal political instincts, and the Democratic Party dismissing him as a moron is what’s got him this far.
As his own son-in-law said, "He just knows Republicans are stupid and they’ll buy it"
If I overheard somebody talking about the presidential candidates but didn't hear what went before:
Slenver wrote: ↑Thu Jul 18, 2024 5:22 pm
I wouldn't suggest he's playing anything particularly cleverly as such. The man's an utter moron who can barely string a sentence together.
Sleepy Creepy Joe, I reckon. Let's listen a bit more:
Slenver wrote: ↑Thu Jul 18, 2024 5:22 pm
But he knows that whining, playing the victim, and repeating lies over and over works with his cult members. You can teach a 4 year-old that. In fact, all 4 year-olds do this instinctively!
ZRX61 wrote: ↑Wed Jul 17, 2024 11:20 pm
Biden just canceled his Vegas appearance & is off home to his basement as he has covid again.
Thinking maybe he will become "too ill" to continue his campaign...
Biden will be gone by the end of this month ... pure hunch, nothing more.
I did think that. Not so much now. I’m starting to think the dems are viewing 24 as a lost cause and no one wants to be beaten by Trump. Saving it for 28 now.
Saga Lout wrote: ↑Thu Jul 18, 2024 10:28 pm
If I overheard somebody talking about the presidential candidates but didn't hear what went before:
Slenver wrote: ↑Thu Jul 18, 2024 5:22 pm
I wouldn't suggest he's playing anything particularly cleverly as such. The man's an utter moron who can barely string a sentence together.
Sleepy Creepy Joe, I reckon. Let's listen a bit more:
Slenver wrote: ↑Thu Jul 18, 2024 5:22 pm
But he knows that whining, playing the victim, and repeating lies over and over works with his cult members. You can teach a 4 year-old that. In fact, all 4 year-olds do this instinctively!
Yes, definitely Biden.
You are of course more than welcome to keep playing that game, and I hope it makes you feel better, but I don't think it'll work on anybody else tbh.
Slenver wrote: ↑Thu Jul 18, 2024 1:37 pm
I wasn't going for any theory other than someone shot at him and it grazed his ear.
I'm sure that technically that counts at 'being shot' (and I'd definitely say it did if it happened to me!) and I was clearly being flippant in response to Tiepin's post, but let's be honest here... he'll milk that fucking bandage for all its worth! It's literally the best thing that's ever happened to him since his dad gave him $400m to play at business.
Fwiw, I think Trump is playing this very cleverly, he’s playing the unity card and showing how politically astute he is.
I wouldn't suggest he's playing anything particularly cleverly as such. The man's an utter moron who can barely string a sentence together.
But he knows that whining, playing the victim, and repeating lies over and over works with his cult members. You can teach a 4 year-old that. In fact, all 4 year-olds do this instinctively!
Moron, lol! He turned a £300 million inheritance into a $6billion+ empire and achieved the highest office in the free world. I'd say he's a bit smarter than your average Joe!
