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Laura Palmer's avatar

So glad He called Bob Woodward. I wonder if he is just stuupid or if it’s a piece of the puzzle leading to him continuing to follow the Nixon pattern, to resign and have Pence pardon him.

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Sharon Mudgett's avatar

Laura Palmer, one of my friends was surprised that Trump's staff allowed him to talk to Bob Woodward like that. My response was aren't you glad they did.

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daria (MID)'s avatar

I believe Trump's staff has very little control over him. He's semi-feral and stubborn.

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Richard Burrill's avatar

Do 'ya think he's The Godfather?

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daria (MID)'s avatar

Why would I think that? He's too stupid and disorganized. I said he was semi-feral. How does that relate to him being The Godfather? (maybe I'm missing something not being a godfather fan.)

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Stuart Attewell (Paris, Fr)'s avatar

He's entirely reactive and powered by unconscious impulse...amygdala driven!

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MLMinET's avatar

I wonder if Pence, Mr Holier-Than-Thou, would do so. That would be the end of his hoped-for career. And it doesn’t solve his state crimes.

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Cathy (W. Michigan)'s avatar

Remember that Ford’s pardon of Nixon ended his own political career.

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Joan Friedman (MA, from NY)'s avatar

President for a day or week or month would be the pinnacle of Pence's career. And he can always hope for the exposure to help him run for a full term later.

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Richard Burrill's avatar

Pence needs to be asked the question: "WWJD?" "What Would Jesus Do?" Rest assured Jesus wouldn't do what Pence does.

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Joan Friedman (MA, from NY)'s avatar

Pence would tell you that Jesus forgives all. If he goes along, he gets to be President in the history books, and the oligarchs will reward him for faithfulness.

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Carol Stanton (FL)'s avatar

Yes,! Joan. That forgiveness thing is one of the keys to decoding the Evangelical support of Trump. Watch the documentary, The Family. It will explain how they tolerate/rationalize Trump's behavior-past and present. The greater the sin the more God forgives...leading to the distorted theological conclusion that God has "anointed"Trump for this moment in time. Very disturbing and disturbed thinking.

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Joan Friedman (MA, from NY)'s avatar

They conveniently skip the part where the sinner acknowledges their sin and tries to do better. DJT is far from St. Augustine. They also apply the idea selectively - Trump’s sins are forgiven but not those of his political opponents.

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MLMinET's avatar

He’s just that vain.

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