Holy shit, nobody saw that coming. Forget about the blindsided pundits and the humiliated pollsters. You know the president-elect, his advisors, family, and many ardent supporters were also shocked. Let’s face it, you don’t froth at the mouth about a rigged election before the actual election if you expect to win. It is interesting to wonder what thoughts lumbered through Donald Trump’s head last Tuesday night as the results poured in. On a purely instinctive level he must have been elated; he had to be. Seriously, what better way to (more…)
Posts Tagged ‘Trump’
the keg is tapped
Posted: November 16, 2016 in Observations and CommentaryTags: America, election, life, politics, presidency, Trump
beautiful
Posted: October 8, 2016 in Observations and CommentaryTags: election, politics, Trump, women
So The Washington Post got their hands on an 11 year old recording of Donald Trump where he casually talks about women as if they were his personal playthings. Is anyone surprised? If you have paid the least bit of attention to this man since he slithered into the public eye this can only be completely expected. Say what you want about his “evolving” political positions. This is the one area in his life where he has been remarkably consistent, perhaps only matched by his desire for wealth and status. If this tape shocked you…well, I’m sorry for your shock, but glad you have finally seen the truth. (more…)
trump: the game
Posted: July 20, 2016 in Humorous Bits, Observations and CommentaryTags: board games, games, gaming, humor, humour, life, politics, Trump
We all know Donald Trump will slap his name on anything to make a buck. And if you give him enough bucks he will let you slap his name on your stuff. We endlessly hear about his steaks, airline, vodka, bottled water, magazine, and university. His resorts peddle (more…)
appreciate the congrats
Posted: June 13, 2016 in Observations and CommentaryTags: Orlando, politics, Trump, Twitter
After Sunday morning’s carnage in Orlando Donald Trump took to Twitter. His first two tweets were somewhat in the hazy vicinity of what you might expect from someone running for President of the United States.
“Really bad shooting in Orlando. Police investigating possible terrorism. Many people dead and wounded.” – 5:07 AM – 12 Jun 2016
“Horrific incident in FL. Praying for all the victims & their families. When will this stop? When will we get tough, smart & vigilant?” – 8:45 AM – 12 Jun 2016
But, unsurprisingly, he could not (more…)
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character assassination
Posted: March 25, 2025 in Observations and CommentaryTags: America, American life, character, life, Six Pillars of Character, Trump
• Trustworthiness: Honesty, integrity, reliability, loyalty, and keeping promises.
• Respect: Treating others with dignity, valuing differences, and showing consideration.
• Responsibility: Being accountable for actions, fulfilling commitments, and demonstrating self-control.
• Fairness: Playing by the rules, being open-minded, and treating everyone equally.
• Caring: Showing empathy, compassion, and concern for others.
• Citizenship: Engaging in community, respecting laws, and contributing to society.
Most of us can agree this is a fine basis for a personal ethos. The concepts are solid. They possess a visceral moral authority, a backbone for civilized human life. They encapsulate a worldview we hope (more…)