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TRUMP MAY VACATION FOR 18 DAYS IN AUGUST, DEMANDS CONGRESS STAY IN WASHINGTON TO WORKMeanwhile, Trump told Republican senators during a meeting Wednesday that they should cancel their August recess and stay in Washington until they repeal Obamacare.
http://www.newsweek.com/trump-may-vacation-18-days-august-demands-congress-stay-washington-and-work-640364
nini
(16,672 posts)resign while gone and never come back.
I can dream can't I?
malaise
(268,663 posts)rurallib
(62,373 posts)except maybe hiding from justice.
SummerSnow
(12,608 posts)I predict this tweet from his vacation
is a perfect games in golf?
SummerSnow
(12,608 posts)or maybe he'll brag about a perfect round of golf
jmowreader
(50,528 posts)Find the rating of any golf course and subtract 18 shots to find the perfect round score.
On a par 72 course like the ones he owns, a perfect round is 54 shots. It has never been done. Rhein Gibson, Australian pro, holds the world record at 55 strokes. The record on the PGA Tour is 58 strokes. And Trump carries a 3 handicap. No damn way he shot the world's first perfect round.
sfwriter
(3,032 posts)Kim Jong Il claims a 38-under-par game in 34 strokes.
http://www.golf.com/golf-plus/behind-kim-jong-ils-famous-round-golf
We should let Trump know and wait for news of his own miraculous game on Twitter.
AllyCat
(16,135 posts)Only with golf balls.
Lyricalinklines
(367 posts)....I looked "@realDonaldTrump" . I could be searching incorrectly - no twitter account here. Just wondering.
Grown2Hate
(2,009 posts)Lyricalinklines
(367 posts)former9thward
(31,925 posts)hatrack
(59,566 posts)guillaumeb
(42,641 posts)that he would not leave the White House.
erinlough
(2,176 posts)We will pay his salary, then we will pay for his lodging and food and all that go along with him, his secret service etc. then the money that goes to the Bedminster goes back in his pockets! Talk about a conflict of interest
jberryhill
(62,444 posts)Fun fact.
Flaleftist
(3,473 posts)avebury
(10,951 posts)be paid for lodging and per diem. An employee should be responsible for any lodging charges that exceeds the GSA rate. It would be interesting to do a FOI request to find out exactly what Trump's various companies are charging the government.
I work of a State Agency and have prepared hundreds of travel claims and we have to adhere to the GSA rates. The exception is if it is an approved conference and you stay at a conference approved hotel and then you can exceed the GSA rates. I woudl believe that Trump vacationing at any of his properties should not qualifiy other government employees for payments above the GSA rates.
Now I don't think for one minute that Trump's properties are charging only the GSA rates because he is too greedy. But imagine what is most likely being charged over and above those rates. It is a valid issue to raise with your US Senators and Republicans, particularly for those who talk about too much government spending.
Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin
(107,710 posts)Stinky The Clown
(67,757 posts)Yell at the TV and tweet all day.
D_Master81
(1,822 posts)who's he to go on vacay for 3 weeks and tell congress they better get stuff done while he's gone? The FBI director should report to him and the AG shouldnt recuse himself or it isnt fair to the Pres.
rainbow4321
(9,974 posts)Person said he didn't want to be in the WH.
Interesting side note...in that same thread someone tweeted that Trump had also made the request for a section of the "house" he will be at be made into an area for medical care for extended stay?
Prompting some serious and not so serious questions in the following tweets like is he or someone there gonna be having plastic surgery/recovery, is he having some medical isssues, etc..
But then again, is it normal for an extended medical area to be set up where a President stays for a month? The original tweet said the specific request was made by Trump/his minions.
Link to tweet
Sugar Smack
(18,748 posts)or something small like a tummy tuck, or a chip implant. Chances are, he's not nearly as healthy as he likes people to think.
avebury
(10,951 posts)have heart surgery.
Sugar Smack
(18,748 posts)those busy docs would find plenty of other stuff to play with.
Chipper Chat
(9,671 posts)He donnie - Clorox works just as good and is much cheaper
dflprincess
(28,071 posts)Or Ivanka, or even Trumpsky himself. Though I'm inclined to think he's too vain to think he needs anything done.
sunonmars
(8,656 posts)leftyladyfrommo
(18,864 posts)No one would miss him.
ThoughtCriminal
(14,046 posts)Everybody is better off when republicans don't work.
Baitball Blogger
(46,675 posts)Don't rush greatness
MiddleClass
(888 posts)Demanding Congress stay in Washington, is normal for this scumbag
Guilded Lilly
(5,591 posts)RKP5637
(67,083 posts)awaking coming as he sees his empire fold in on him. Many in congress and other institutions are not his lackeys.
Demtexan
(1,588 posts)Just think 18 days.
How much per day will the cost be.
Money in his pocket.
HeiressofBickworth
(2,682 posts)Too many jokes around about his saggy chin(s).
ChazInAz
(2,556 posts)Wonder if he'll be bleeding badly from it?
Buns_of_Fire
(17,148 posts)botox in the lips, having his tie surgically shortened, full-body permanent tan, replacement of the baboon hair on his head, etc., etc.
Then he'll open his mouth and spoil the whole effect.
Doodley
(9,033 posts)his guts to plot and leak against him.
Barack_America
(28,876 posts)Solly Mack
(90,758 posts)Wiseman32218
(291 posts)Gabi Hayes
(28,795 posts)Remember that, to his CIA briefer, IIRC?
kairos12
(12,841 posts)than terrorist hijacked planes.
Gabi Hayes
(28,795 posts)and unmasking anti nuclear proliferation
assets
Good times!
dweller
(23,608 posts)aw jeez ... did I say that out loud ?
Kablooie
(18,605 posts)He really needs a nice long vacation of relaxing golfing to recover.
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uppityperson
(115,677 posts)Rhiannon12866
(204,625 posts)DesertRat
(27,995 posts)That would be a relaxing hobby.
greatauntoftriplets
(175,728 posts)lindysalsagal
(20,564 posts)"The problem the Republicans are having with health care is not timeit's the substance of the bill," Schumer told reporters. "They can spend two more weeks, two more months, two years. As long as this bill continues to cut taxes on the very wealthy and hurt working Americans, the bill is going to be as unpopular as it is today."
lindysalsagal
(20,564 posts)This could be the end of him. He may never come back!
Vinca
(50,236 posts)JHB
(37,152 posts)...which was the Republican line during Bush's many vacations, but, naturally and per IOKIYAR standard procedure, was instantly forgotten between the dates of Jan 20 2009 and Jan 20 2017.
avebury
(10,951 posts)beat Bush Jr's vacation record but Trump is well on his way to setting a new record.
onecent
(6,096 posts)Javaman
(62,497 posts)I would be more happy with him not tweeting for 18 days. nt
WhiteTara
(29,692 posts)Luciferous
(6,077 posts)NastyRiffraff
(12,448 posts)They're not his employees. They're a separate, and equal, branch of government. So what if he gets mad?
Gothmog
(144,884 posts)dixiegrrrrl
(60,010 posts)He has hobbled necessary agencies from doing their jobs, he has sent people into offices of government to spy on staff, and to stop important policies and laws from being implemented.
We get him, we gotta got all his White Walkers out too.
Blue_true
(31,261 posts)Trump has done enormous damage to the EPA and Justice Department and is trying to cripple the State Department.