Donald Trump claims he invented 'the best word.' It's been around since 1599
By: al.com
Believe it or not, this is not satire.
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Donald Trump has had a fascination with words recently.
First, it was groceries.
On Monday, the president claimed he invented a "new word" while talking about his proposal to lower drug prices by 80%.
"Basically, what we're doing is equalizing. There's a new word that I came up with, which is probably the best word," he said.
"We're gonna equalize where we're all gonna pay the same. We're gonna pay what Europe's gonna pay ..." he continued.
But "equalize" didn't just enter the English vocabulary on Monday.
According to Webster's dictionary, "equalize" was first used in 1599.
On Monday, Trump signed a sweeping executive order setting a 30-day deadline for drugmakers to electively lower the cost of prescription drugs in the U.S. or face new limits down the road over what the government will pay.
The order calls on the health department, led by U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., to broker new price tags for drugs over the next month. If deals are not reached, Kennedy will be tasked with developing a new rule that ties the price the U.S. pays for medications to lower prices paid by other countries.
While giving his "Liberation Day" speech last month, Trump became enthralled for the word used to describe a common group of items.
"Likewise, an old fashioned term that we use: groceries. I used them in the campaign. It's such an old-fashioned term but a beautiful term: groceries. So, it's a bag with a lot of different things in it," Trump said during the speech from the White House Rose Garden, where he announcing 50% reciprocal tariffs on several countries.
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Said Trump, referring to himself.
books are readily available that list thousands of words trumpski has never heard or used before. they're called dictionaries ...
... which perfectly describes trumpski.
I do think claiming to having invented words that have been around for hundreds of years is a sign of mental illness.
Once would be bad enough but he has done this multiple times.
He's a stable genius. Only he could have invented the best words.
trumpski proves that he's quite the opposite every day ...
I disagree. It's not necessarily a sign of mental illness, but it sure as hell is a sign of IGNORANCE.
maga psychosis ...
to be fair, trumpski did share credit for helping invent the russian word describing a golden shower decades ago ...
Said Trump, again referring to himself.
Like he has ever bought groceries. He's inhaled quite a few
Do you think Trump has ever washed a dish in his life? I can't imagine it.
Only if he were weighing the gold content.
I bet he doesn't wipe his own butt
there seems to be plenty of maga volunteers available ...
... that are more than willing.
Last night Jon Stewart pulled out a dictionary and lo and behold the word Trump "invented" was in it.
Shocking! Maybe Trump invented the dictionary.
it's impossible to invent something/anything one cannot spell ...
Such ridiculousness. This word, equalize, is another way of describing equity. As in, Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). BTW, we have been 'trained' to believe that MAGA republicans do not like promulgating regulations and interference with free-market capitalism. But, apparently, if Trump wants it to be so, they can swallow hard and get down his 'regs' accordingly. Such bull from those who simply want what they want to get out of government following their own design.
MAGAs dont mind having a POTUS who looks ridiculous every single day. It must be true love.
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What is so sad is this: MAGAs can FINALLY say that they have their 'great WHITE hope' - the president who is like themselves (no daylight between them). He who wants rules that suit his caste, his tribe, raw capitalism, and most importantly, getting outcasts to express limited or completely out of power.
Everything we see Trump do that MAGA does not expressly 'howl' against (not much) indicates SUPPORT for this presidency, presidency, and yes. . . the man himself. (Apparently, a sitting president can potentially become a 'trillionaire' while serving in the white house and MAGAs will barely raise an eye brow.) All done, while the citizenry watches the actions on the field of political play from the sidelines!
There is no difference in any true MAGA and Trump. When you see Trump you see every living MAGA that supports him as they have swallowed Trump -HOOK, LINE, AND SINKER.
There is a difference between an elderly person having a health issue and an elderly person believing they invented a word that's been in use for over 400 years. You can mitigate the health issue with medical assistance; you can't fix stupid.
Lesson Learned: Always expect 'incoming' whataboutisms. MAGAs have documented 'every' action that a liberal does as a potential 'weapon' to fire back. . .continuously.
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More like blow-flies circling a pile of dung !
What medication fixes a brain so decrepit a special prosecutor reported that he lacked the capacity to be held responsible for his actions by a jury?
And Biden never told easily disprovable lies, right?[✘]
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My comment stands on its own (merit).
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and the morons continue to bow and pray to the orange God they made...
I think it's safe to just stop expecting any sort of rational thought or actions from Trump sycophants. Those who continue to defend the indefensible have proven themselves vestigial and should just be ignored, they are beyond saving.
I won't call MAGAs names, and I do agree that they consider themselves as living their 'best' lives under their leader. MAGAs are in 'hog-heaven' right now. 99.99 percent of what Trump does has their attention and stamp of approval.
Calling them MAGAs is a sufficient pejorative.
They do not specify exactly what (else) to call them. They do not even wish to be called, "republicans" to my knowledge. "MAGA" is what the media calls them. I simply add and "s" to the root-name.
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I believe the proper pronoun is 'MAGAite' which is defined as a willing resident of the MAGAverse that enjoys slowly gnawing away at rotten flesh.
MAGAite. Thank you. I will use it.
Dinesh D'Souza in his book "United States of Socialism" calls it: "The Trumpian experience of being a butt-kicking, republican, Christian, right-wing, American, capitalist."
But but but but Biden...
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pffft, I guess so ...
Not if one has no effect on the other. You might as well chant, "Seldon!" because your comment has absolutely nothing to do with him either, or the issue at hand.