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(130,964 posts)and why is his daughter speaking, and with a microphone?
wallyworld2
(375 posts)Sonny: Whoa, now, you're telling me that the Tattaglias guarantee our investment without...?
Don Corleone: Wait a minute.
[the Don gives his son a cold stare, freezing Santino into silence. The others fidget with embarrassment at this outbreak, but Sollozzo looks slyly satisfied... ]
Don Corleone: [dismissive] I have a sentimental weakness for my children and I spoil them, as you can see. They talk when they should listen. Anyway, Signor Sollozzo, my no to you is final. I want to congratulate you on your new business and I'm sure you'll do very well and good luck to you. Especially since your interests don't conflict with mine. Thank you.
[Sollozzo leaves]
Don Corleone: Santino, come here.
Don Corleone: What's the matter with you? I think your brain is going soft with all that comedy you are playing with that young girl. Never tell anyone outside the Family what you are thinking again. Go on.
greatauntoftriplets
(175,742 posts)calimary
(81,304 posts)That look - coulda dropped the temperature in the room by 50 degrees. It spoke volumes.
GReedDiamond
(5,313 posts)...wtf is that grifter doing there, wearing that stupid little flag pin as if it makes her into some kind of "patriot"?
SleeplessinSoCal
(9,123 posts)On her it's extra troubling.
MrPurple
(985 posts)gibraltar72
(7,506 posts)the Romanoffs. you get them all.
GulfCoast66
(11,949 posts)we know how that ended...
smirkymonkey
(63,221 posts)At least not the children.
I don't think I can say the same for this facsimile.
JohnnyLib2
(11,212 posts)$$$$$$$
madaboutharry
(40,212 posts)get out of there.
Can you imagine what she was saying to her own people on the way home?
Like "Oh, I miss my pal Barack! How did this happen! "
hatrack
(59,587 posts)lapucelle
(18,268 posts)H2O Man
(73,558 posts)Recommended.
babylonsister
(171,070 posts)or when to say it? Witnessed in their one-on-one?
We are fooked! No, we're not, happy St. Paddy's Day.
We will prevail.
Kimchijeon
(1,606 posts)Amaryllis
(9,524 posts)pinboy3niner
(53,339 posts)She advises her father, participates in WH meetings, interacts with powerful business people, politicians and world leaders, and hosts them in her home. She moved to D.C. to be an integral part of the White House and policy operations.
Cha
(297,285 posts)she wishes daughter weren't the fuck there?
Flashback..
Link to tweet
https://theobamadiary.com/2017/03/17/the-good-good-times/
SunSeeker
(51,569 posts)Merkel is not the only one who loved Obama.
Cha
(297,285 posts)who love and respect President Obama.
brer cat
(24,574 posts)Thank you. Hope you are doing well.
So Welcome, brer!
Doing alright today.. Mahalo for asking! Hope you're doing well, too..
PatrickforO
(14,576 posts)his policies shrink into insignificance when we consider the horror that is Trump.
GWC58
(2,678 posts)Bumper sticker I'd love to get. I'd put it right next to my "Proud Democrat" bumper sticker.
lunasun
(21,646 posts)when Obama was our leader . Thanks for the memories. Sigh....
Cha
(297,285 posts)Pete Souza: First time meeting Angela Merkel in 2009
https://theobamadiary.com/2017/03/17/the-good-good-times/
lindysalsagal
(20,692 posts)They haven't been elected. This is a work meeting, not a party.
MFM008
(19,814 posts).................................
mzteaze
(448 posts)I don't quite understand WHY Ivanka is at all the meetings with world leaders but does not have an official role or title within the WH. In fact, she doesn't have an appointment. At least Jared has an official appointment.
LuckyLib
(6,819 posts)And say "And you are here because . . . ?"
dalton99a
(81,515 posts)"Actually we both are and we run the country"
sheshe2
(83,786 posts)Ambassador to the Country of Trumpfuckstation.
global1
(25,252 posts)The Con is grooming her to be the first woman president after he finishes his second term. After she finishes her second term - Donald Jr will have his two term administration. He will be followed with two terms of Eric Trump. Then two terms for Tiffany and finally two terms for Barron.
Then the Con's grandchildren will start their terms in the White House. This should take us into the next century.
This has been the Con's dream since he was a kid.
DesertRat
(27,995 posts)Ivanka and Jared were both there. Why is Ivanka seated next to Merkel?
littlemissmartypants
(22,691 posts)Or maybe chick flick pajama party plans?
So f n insulting to Ms. Merkel. It's a "hate strong wimin" dog whistle ta king form through the seating chart. Protocol fail.
(Grammar and spelling police...in 3,2,1...)
Thank you for the post DesertRat. ♡
Beacool
(30,250 posts)What official position in government does Ivanka hold? Why is she at the table with world leaders? She has attended other meetings with leaders, Trudeau's was the last one prior to this one.
On another note, why is a real estate developer and slumlord like Kushner in charge of the Middle East portfolio? What the hell does he know about foreign policy????
Trump has surrounded himself with family and rich cronies whose only qualifications have been blind loyalty to their dear leader. We are governed by a kakistocracy.
procon
(15,805 posts)family members and loyalists who never question him.
3catwoman3
(24,006 posts)...Enabler-in-Chief.
Not unlike Nancy was with Ronnie.
randome
(34,845 posts)[hr][font color="blue"][center]"The whole world is a circus if you know how to look at it."
Tony Randall, 7 Faces of Dr. Lao (1964)[/center][/font][hr]
Rhiannon12866
(205,467 posts)keithbvadu2
(36,823 posts)Friendship hug for wife, sexually intimate hug for daughter
Body Language Expert Weighs In on Donald Trumps Awkward RNC Stage Hugs With Melania and Ivanka
http://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/donald-trump-awkwardly-hugs-melania-ivanka-expert-weighs-in-w430543
Dr. Oz Edits Out Creepy Trump Comments About Kissing His Daughter
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http://www.politicususa.com/2016/09/15/dr-oz-edits-creepy-trump-comments-kissing-daughter.html
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smirkymonkey
(63,221 posts)This family is just revolting.
NewRedDawn
(790 posts)to Daddy.
Hekate
(90,714 posts)question everything
(47,486 posts)Even before he took office and had diplomats at his mansion, she was there.
This is why it was so outrageous (among many) that he attacked Nordstrom. No, they did not attend any of his meetings - yet - but they could have, or may be at some point.
Sunlei
(22,651 posts)Renew Deal
(81,861 posts)Charles Bukowski
(1,132 posts)"Keep babbling while I pretend to give a shit what you have to say."
dalton99a
(81,515 posts)msongs
(67,413 posts)Skittles
(153,169 posts)something REALLY not right there
smirkymonkey
(63,221 posts)pat_k
(9,313 posts)Lifelong Protester
(8,421 posts)I wondered the same thing.
littlemissmartypants
(22,691 posts)Grammy23
(5,810 posts)a part of his administration in one capacity or another. When he was warned about conflict of interest, he insisted there would be none. He is doing exactly what he wants to do and will continue to do so until he is forced to stop. Maybe he will be thrown out of office, charged with violating the Constitution or some other reason why he has to go. But you can take it to the bank he won't stop because it is WRONG for a variety of reasons. He will never voluntarily stop because he has a long history of doing exactly what he wants to do and he can get very pissy if thwarted. Oh, to be a fly on the wall when anyone tries to explain why having his children up their eyeballs in his administration is a problem....
dalton99a
(81,515 posts)uponit7771
(90,347 posts).... expect more of this from Benedict Donald.
RainCaster
(10,883 posts)hollowdweller
(4,229 posts)If he talks to them anything like he speaks to the country, it means more and more of them will know the country is in very shaky hands and it could mean people not buying US bonds anymore because they seem more risky than in the past.
Pachamama
(16,887 posts).... "Girl Table" (Mädchen Tisch" ...
Embarrassing and insulting...
Hekate
(90,714 posts)Jared and Ivanka and the Mad King were all there.
smirkymonkey
(63,221 posts)I am saddened by what happened to the Romanov children, but honestly, I would not consider it a tragedy with the Trumps.
Cha
(297,285 posts)protection from the Leader of the Free World.
58Sunliner
(4,386 posts)Turd twisted logic thinks he can show Merkel what a manufactured 10 is and let everyone in the room make a comparison as they sit side by side. He also thinks it doesn't take much to be a world leader and is probably certain his daughter already has this nailed, and he thinks that she reflects well on him, boosts his prestige. He is very vindictive and enjoys others discomfort.
Excuse me while I vomit.
Blue_Roses
(12,894 posts)so-to-speak when "diplomacy" is needed. I remember her going with Trump to see the family when the SEAL got killed in Yemen.
I think Ivanka "softens" the edges ( or tries to anyway). I don't think it's a bad thing either. Her dad is an idiot and I suspect she knows it, but tries to save face anyway. Ivanka and Chelsea Clinton were good friends before all this and that tells me Ivanka has some redeeming qualties if Chelsea found her friendship enjoyable.
JudyM
(29,251 posts)no_hypocrisy
(46,119 posts)Two-syllable words, tops.
smirkymonkey
(63,221 posts)TRUMP FAMILY! What the hell are the "Children of the Corn" and Jared Kushner doing meddling in our government?
Aren't there some kind of laws against this?