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tblue37

(65,483 posts)
Wed Oct 9, 2019, 03:07 PM Oct 2019

Do any of you remember ever seeing a U.S. President bellowing like this even once, much less

in innumerable images posted and published almost every day? He really does come across as ranting and unhinged. Do I dare say that the open-mouthed rage bellow does seem rather Hitleresque?

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Do any of you remember ever seeing a U.S. President bellowing like this even once, much less (Original Post) tblue37 Oct 2019 OP
I don't agree StarfishSaver Oct 2019 #1
Hitler knew when to rant and rage...Trump has no control. Wounded Bear Oct 2019 #13
I've noticed that too lunatica Oct 2019 #2
Two theories on the helicopter thing underpants Oct 2019 #4
It's actually an old stunt Reagan pulled when he was thick in the throes of Alzheimer's. Dave Starsky Oct 2019 #10
I was wondering if he actually flies to that many places in a given week. underpants Oct 2019 #15
Remember what the press BigMin28 Oct 2019 #3
Howard Dean, not John unc70 Oct 2019 #5
Thank you BigMin28 Oct 2019 #11
Every time I see those pics of trump shouting, I put my own caption on it "Get off my lawn!"... nt albacore Oct 2019 #6
It's his constantly baring his lower teeth that offends me. fierywoman Oct 2019 #7
His uvula flapping in the breeze bothers me. Patterson Oct 2019 #12
That's all the tottering, swag-bellied, lout has. Nothing more. yonder Oct 2019 #8
It just makes the orange brighter 2naSalit Oct 2019 #9
No, but saw films of Hitler's rallies. sinkingfeeling Oct 2019 #14
Notice the difference between Cuomo's mouth when he speaks (half open) and the tblue37 Oct 2019 #16

lunatica

(53,410 posts)
2. I've noticed that too
Wed Oct 9, 2019, 03:11 PM
Oct 2019

He started it all during his helicopter press conferences where he had to yell to make himself heard. Now he just does it all the time.

He’s definitely losing his trademark smirk! Hahahahahaaa!

underpants

(182,868 posts)
4. Two theories on the helicopter thing
Wed Oct 9, 2019, 03:16 PM
Oct 2019

Frankly he looks like an old man screaming at clouds.

The first theory comes from talk radio - Trump is doing this to steal screen time from reporters who only want to use pressers to “be famous”. This skips over the fact that he can’t find anyone willing to take the job.

My theory is that his staff came up with it to give him a vent session to blow off steam and not at them.

Dave Starsky

(5,914 posts)
10. It's actually an old stunt Reagan pulled when he was thick in the throes of Alzheimer's.
Wed Oct 9, 2019, 03:57 PM
Oct 2019

Although Reagan didn't rely on it as much as Trump, keeping mostly out of sight and wisely letting others do the talking for him.

The helicopter trick gives him the ability to avoid answering questions he doesn't want to answer and allows him to provide answers to questions that weren't asked. ("I just couldn't hear you over the noise.&quot He can also scream and rant like a raving maniac, as is his nature.

I have heard reports that the helicopter blades aren't even turning during these "chopper talks", so I don't know what all the engine din is all about. Does he even get on the fucking thing and fly anywhere?

underpants

(182,868 posts)
15. I was wondering if he actually flies to that many places in a given week.
Wed Oct 9, 2019, 05:37 PM
Oct 2019

It wouldn't surprise me if they just fired up Marine One FOR this.

BigMin28

(1,178 posts)
3. Remember what the press
Wed Oct 9, 2019, 03:11 PM
Oct 2019

did to John Dean? Yet they sit silently while this vile being lies, swears, screams, and betrays.

tblue37

(65,483 posts)
16. Notice the difference between Cuomo's mouth when he speaks (half open) and the
Thu Oct 10, 2019, 06:32 AM
Oct 2019

wide open, shouting mouth of the Republican spokesjerk (Matt Schlapp, director of the American Conservative Union). The Republicans always shout because they are trying to drown out people who are speaking the truth.


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