what is the starburst story? I missed it. have been spending most of my time in the RR -thanks fl

[demtenjeep]

Just heard some little clip said something about the starburst thing.

[rurallib]

1. Saw it on Kos today

https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2018/1/15/1732983/-Using-candy-and-picture-books-House-Majority-Leader-McCarthy-is-becoming-Trump-s-new-best-buddy

The Washington Post is out with a new look at Republican House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy's lavish attempts to cater to President Idiot Manchild's every whim. Including, of course, sorting through Starburst candies to present the Moron in Chief with only the flavors he likes best.

Days later, the No. 2 Republican in the House — known for his relentless cultivation of political alliances — bought a plentiful supply of Starbursts and asked a staffer to sort through the pile, placing only those two flavors in a jar. McCarthy made sure his name was on the side of the gift, which was delivered to a grinning Trump, according to a White House official.

[rzemanfl]

3. Oh for fuck's sake. This is ridiculous. n/t

[rurallib]

5. Trump reminds me of that kid in the Twilight Zone show that everyone was so scared of

Anthony was the name.

Trump is a 6 year old kid who does whatever he wants and everybody sucks up to him because they are so scared of him.

[TheDebbieDee]

6. It's good what you did, Anthony! Really good!

[lunasun]

4. I would wish Trump more cavities but his teeth look fake

[lapfog_1]

2. better red than dead

probably as a secret homage to his Russian overlords, Trump only likes the red and pinko ones.

Kevin "suck up" McCarthy apparently had a staffer sort out the red ones to give to the emperor.