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34. Petulant child

Reply to California_Republic (Reply #26)

Mon Nov 12, 2018, 02:23 PM

Nov 2018

not getting his way and no rallies to escape to. Though I do think he could be physically ill. With his temperament, eating habits, lack of sleep, and stress, it has to all catch up with him eventually.

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Is he sick? Is there some health issue? Is he afraid of getting shot? [View all] nolabear Nov 2018 OP

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