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edhopper

(33,579 posts) Wed Oct 16, 2019, 11:01 PM Oct 2019

Why tell Erdagon not to be a "tough guy"

I thought Trump loved tough guys?

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Why tell Erdagon not to be a "tough guy" (Original Post) edhopper Oct 2019 OP

He meant "don't be tough on ME." dchill Oct 2019 #1

Because someone convinced him "poopy-head" wasn't appropriate. Garrett78 Oct 2019 #2

Erdogan is a real tough guy. Erdogan was actually imprisoned for his comradebillyboy Oct 2019 #3

Only if they're corrupt for him. Otherwise, they are a threat. NCLefty Oct 2019 #4

dchill

(38,489 posts)

1. He meant "don't be tough on ME."

Reply to edhopper (Original post)

Wed Oct 16, 2019, 11:04 PM

Oct 2019

Cuz it's all about the ME.

Garrett78

(10,721 posts)

2. Because someone convinced him "poopy-head" wasn't appropriate.

Reply to edhopper (Original post)

Wed Oct 16, 2019, 11:06 PM

Oct 2019

comradebillyboy

(10,147 posts)

3. Erdogan is a real tough guy. Erdogan was actually imprisoned for his

Reply to edhopper (Original post)

Thu Oct 17, 2019, 12:44 AM

Oct 2019

politics back in the mid 90s. He isn't going to be intimidated. Everyone calls him a dictator and strong man but he actually wins reasonably honest elections. He's nobody's fool. He's smarter and tougher than Trump could ever hope to be.

NCLefty

(3,678 posts)

4. Only if they're corrupt for him. Otherwise, they are a threat.

Reply to edhopper (Original post)

Thu Oct 17, 2019, 12:49 AM

Oct 2019

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