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kentuck

(111,092 posts) Tue Oct 27, 2020, 10:21 AM Oct 2020

Obama: "It's not 'normal' behavior"

https://www.nytimes.com/video/us/elections/100000007413622/trump-obama-florida-man.html

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Obama: "It's not 'normal' behavior" (Original Post) kentuck Oct 2020 OP

A significant understatement to be certain Sherman A1 Oct 2020 #1

Unfortunately, this is the time the media attempts to "normalize" him. kentuck Oct 2020 #2

Yes, the media is complicit to a great degree and have been riding this gravy train Sherman A1 Oct 2020 #3

As I recall, your term is right on target. kentuck Oct 2020 #4

Sherman A1

(38,958 posts)

1. A significant understatement to be certain

Reply to kentuck (Original post)

Tue Oct 27, 2020, 10:23 AM

Oct 2020

Trumpy Bear is lots of things, normal ain't one of 'em.

kentuck

(111,092 posts)

2. Unfortunately, this is the time the media attempts to "normalize" him.

Reply to Sherman A1 (Reply #1)

Tue Oct 27, 2020, 10:28 AM

Oct 2020

Nothing he does is "normal".

I am sure there is a psychological term for those that fall outside the "normal" curve.

Sherman A1

(38,958 posts)

3. Yes, the media is complicit to a great degree and have been riding this gravy train

Reply to kentuck (Reply #2)

Tue Oct 27, 2020, 10:32 AM

Oct 2020

of "what is the latest insane tweet" today to fill their airtime. They have benefitted greatly from the Trumpy Bear Presidency just in the amount of noise he offers to give them fodder for the daily outrage.

I believe the psychological term you are seeking is Batshit Crazy, but I am just guessing here.

kentuck

(111,092 posts)

4. As I recall, your term is right on target.

Reply to Sherman A1 (Reply #3)

Tue Oct 27, 2020, 10:39 AM

Oct 2020

Crazier than a shit-house rat.

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