Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

General Discussion

Showing Original Post only (View all)

nolabear

(41,915 posts)
Mon Nov 12, 2018, 01:49 PM Nov 2018

Is he sick? Is there some health issue? Is he afraid of getting shot? [View all]

I mean, seriously. Missing visiting the cemeteries in both France and here at home isn’t just thoughtless, it’s bizarre. It’s against his whole patriotic suck up to the military schtick. Just saying he’s a douche doesn’t seem adequate.

I know it’s pure spec, but I can’t help but wonder if he’s either unable to handle any exertion at all or is paranoid about being out in any uncontrolled circumstances. It’s bizarre.

112 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
He was probably worried about how his hair would look. NT Eric J in MN Nov 2018 #1
Or fear that his Depends will swell up with the water/humidity. Or Both! TheBlackAdder Nov 2018 #20
He should fear Tweets and comments on California wildfires! read this O.P: Jeffersons Ghost Nov 2018 #93
Probably true, but why not wear a hat? nt kstewart33 Nov 2018 #47
He can't wear a baseball cap Eric J in MN Nov 2018 #48
Just the pointy Scarsdale Nov 2018 #58
And he looks ridiculous thegoose Nov 2018 #81
He could wear a dress hat that goes with a suit/long dress coat. nt kstewart33 Nov 2018 #85
He wears three cans of super stiff hairspray lunatica Nov 2018 #98
It's the sole reason, I fully agree. Mira Nov 2018 #69
I think we can reasonably consider that something medical might be wrong manor321 Nov 2018 #2
Then wouldn't announcing an illness be wiser than nothing at all? California_Republic Nov 2018 #15
What if it is worse than an illness? manor321 Nov 2018 #18
That demonstrates weakness for a lot of people AllyCat Nov 2018 #59
Not according to the Chernenko/Andropov (Kremlin) model..... lastlib Nov 2018 #105
Its entirely possible PatSeg Nov 2018 #22
Ok maybe "I do what it want" is better than "sick" California_Republic Nov 2018 #26
Petulant child PatSeg Nov 2018 #34
He's 72. He's overweight. His diet is poor. LibDemAlways Nov 2018 #94
Rain is a bad hair day for that squirrel that lives on top of his head ... Jarqui Nov 2018 #3
I have some epoxy cement that will help. Yonnie3 Nov 2018 #82
If he is sick, I hope it is slow, painful, disfiguring and incurable. n/t rzemanfl Nov 2018 #4
Afraid of ghosts. The ghosts of patriots. C_U_L8R Nov 2018 #5
LOL! I must admit I had that fantasy. The ghosts of World Wars past. nolabear Nov 2018 #39
The ghosts of previous presidents and Founding Fathers is mine pandr32 Nov 2018 #53
No malaise Nov 2018 #6
Not with the MAGAts and "morans" out there. calimary Nov 2018 #56
Playing Devil's Advocate for a second, you could argue jet lag recovery, except.... Tommy_Carcetti Nov 2018 #7
East to West the jet lag works in ones favor, sorta Retrograde Nov 2018 #27
Wouldn't it work the other way? Flying west to east, he skips ahead and has less hours Totally Tunsie Nov 2018 #64
What jet lag? AF1 is fully equipped HipChick Nov 2018 #28
I also thought the same thing iamateacher Nov 2018 #8
He'll go. He's setting the press up. 45 will cry "fake news: AJT Nov 2018 #9
I think it's a toss up between doesn't give a shit and couldn't care less. Arkansas Granny Nov 2018 #10
His hair and make up would melt in the rain. It's all about vanity for him. LonePirate Nov 2018 #11
But you'd think a large sturdy umbrella would erase that problem. Was it windy that day? Nay Nov 2018 #17
Wear a nice hat YessirAtsaFact Nov 2018 #33
I thought about that -- but wouldn't he be expected to take the hat off in respect during Nay Nov 2018 #110
Depends Grasswire2 Nov 2018 #12
Low-energy Trump. n/t area51 Nov 2018 #13
This is what I wonder. The man can hardly walk half a block without needing a golf cart. Despite Nay Nov 2018 #19
Those racist rallies Scarsdale Nov 2018 #61
I think he might have some inchoate feelings that he may not be measuring up, but you can Nay Nov 2018 #111
That's what I've been wondering. The Velveteen Ocelot Nov 2018 #14
I'd bet money the books after he's gone will be spectacular. nolabear Nov 2018 #41
I'd look for other signs Vogon_Glory Nov 2018 #74
He's just fat and lazy. Codeine Nov 2018 #16
Because it's actual work NewJeffCT Nov 2018 #21
I don't call him Needy Amin for nothing gratuitous Nov 2018 #23
Just imagine how depressed he'll be when he finds out about Michelle Obama's sold-out book tour. GoCubsGo Nov 2018 #32
Love, love, love it! YAY, Michelle! Totally Tunsie Nov 2018 #68
Maybe Putin ordered him to disrespect these dead American soldiers as a sign of fealty/loyalty RockRaven Nov 2018 #24
I think that he's mentally paralyzed and depressed vlyons Nov 2018 #25
He's always seemed fragile and dependent on adulation. nolabear Nov 2018 #44
♪ Oh Heeee's snort Nov 2018 #66
"assholed himself into a corner". Excellent phrase. yonder Nov 2018 #77
Three words: chronic, explosive diarrhea. stopbush Nov 2018 #29
It could be that there were some staircases involved. GoCubsGo Nov 2018 #30
Maybe lsewpershad Nov 2018 #31
That's what I thought, some people abhor death and dying or just appalachiablue Nov 2018 #52
Eventually he won't even leave the White House njhoneybadger Nov 2018 #35
He'll be the modern era Howard Hughes... Totally Tunsie Nov 2018 #71
He's Howard Hughes Mr.Bill Nov 2018 #76
He has no empathy... Wounded Bear Nov 2018 #36
I agree no empathy but he's all about appearances in some areas. nolabear Nov 2018 #46
It shouldn't be surprising loyalsister Nov 2018 #37
Nope, worried about the same fate as his whistler162 Nov 2018 #38
I have also wondered about his health. davsand Nov 2018 #40
Imo, he thought the ceremony was a useless triviality. Oneironaut Nov 2018 #42
Is "mega-asshole" a medical condition? TeamPooka Nov 2018 #43
I am going with petulant sh#t fit over not getting his Generalissimo Parade. Thomas Hurt Nov 2018 #45
it's not easy to keep that android running 0rganism Nov 2018 #49
I always picture scenes from Death Becomes Her hahaha... nt blugbox Nov 2018 #55
cadet bonespurs probably does not want the graphic reminder of what a cowardly piece niyad Nov 2018 #50
He doesn't care Siwsan Nov 2018 #51
Paranoia is setting in. smirkymonkey Nov 2018 #54
"Paranoia strikes deep BHDem53 Nov 2018 #63
He needs a rally where he can wear a MAGA hat. BarbD Nov 2018 #57
He's probably waiting on which one Mendocino Nov 2018 #60
...Or the smarts...... eom lastlib Nov 2018 #108
Could it be a problem with "stamina?" caraher Nov 2018 #62
My unscientific observation is he's in the grips of a mental episode Brother Buzz Nov 2018 #65
Look at Paul Manafort knightmaar Nov 2018 #67
Found this visual. I'd be scared too if this were my head Mira Nov 2018 #70
I thought his posture was telling The Blue Flower Nov 2018 #72
He know's the shit is about to hit the fan.... Xolodno Nov 2018 #73
I think he's just being a spoiled brat. LiberalBrooke Nov 2018 #75
Definately the hair eom HopeAgain Nov 2018 #78
He has seemed more screwed up than normal since the midterms Politicub Nov 2018 #79
In France, the drive to the cemetery was about 90 minutes each way. Jim__ Nov 2018 #80
I've read that the cemetery was 50 miles from Paris. thucythucy Nov 2018 #87
According to NBCNews that's how long the motorcade took. Jim__ Nov 2018 #90
Seems weird to me. thucythucy Nov 2018 #91
I posted that same question in another thread. Texin Nov 2018 #83
He lost the midterms is what happened. ooky Nov 2018 #95
Yes yes and yes doc03 Nov 2018 #84
He's got "LOSER" tattooed on his forehead and, shanny Nov 2018 #86
I think he has lost interest Buckeyeblue Nov 2018 #88
I think he's come completely unhinged - utterly unable to control his emotions Maru Kitteh Nov 2018 #89
That's what I think NastyRiffraff Nov 2018 #92
He's gone Howard Hughes in the screening room. nt Maru Kitteh Nov 2018 #99
apparently he has bone spurs orleans Nov 2018 #96
I think he is sick.. Something is wrong. Stuart G Nov 2018 #97
I used to stay at a hotel by Arlington. You can literally see the Capitol in the distance. nolabear Nov 2018 #100
Decompensating maxsolomon Nov 2018 #101
He needs executive time after traveling. Kaleva Nov 2018 #102
just narcissistic acting out janterry Nov 2018 #103
None of this would explain why he didn't issue a proclamation for Veteran's Day.... lastlib Nov 2018 #104
The fact the staff doesn't fake it more makes me wonder too. nolabear Nov 2018 #106
Unfortunately, for Trump, a completely waterproof and windproof hair glue hasn't been invented yet. Doodley Nov 2018 #107
From the Hoarse Whisperer Gothmog Nov 2018 #109
Trump has retreated into "a cocoon of bitterness and resentment," Gothmog Nov 2018 #112
Latest Discussions»General Discussion»Is he sick? Is there some...