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John Russell

The Looney Bin 3

  
By:  JohnRussell  •  opinion  •  5 years ago  •  137 comments

The Looney Bin 3

People who vote for Donald Trump in 2020 need to be embarrassed of themselves for the rest of their lives. 

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JohnRussell
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1  author  JohnRussell    5 years ago

You gotta love blogs, right. 

 
 
 
XXJefferson51
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1.1  XXJefferson51  replied to  JohnRussell @1    5 years ago

I will proudly vote to re elect President Trump in 2020!  No shame, no embarrassment, just pride, vindication, rewarding a job well done, and the satisfaction of annoying secular progressives.  4 more years! MAGA. Keep America 🇺🇸 Great!

 
 
 
Buzz of the Orient
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1.2  Buzz of the Orient  replied to  JohnRussell @1    5 years ago

I like you, John, and NT would not be the same without you, so I'm really concerned about what you might do to yourself if Trump wins in 2020. [deleted]

 
 
 
Texan1211
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2  Texan1211    5 years ago

Kudos to your very apt choice of title--it describes the article to a "T"
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arkpdx
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4  arkpdx    5 years ago

There you go projecting your feelings to others after voting for the loser, Hillary Clinton .

 
 
 
Sister Mary Agnes Ample Bottom
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4.1  Sister Mary Agnes Ample Bottom  replied to  arkpdx @4    5 years ago
There you go projecting your feelings to others after voting for the loser, Hillary Clinton

Like most citizens of this nation, John is disgusted that Trump won, not upset that Hillary lost.  There is a difference.  

 
 
 
Don Overton
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4.2  Don Overton  replied to  arkpdx @4    5 years ago

Nope speaking factual

 
 
 
JohnRussell
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5  author  JohnRussell    5 years ago

Well , at least you Trump lovers are not as touchy feely as the moderators are. 

In 2016, the depths of Trump's profound unfitness for office, although known, had not yet been visible to everyone in terms of how he would behave in the presidency.

As we have seen since Jan 21, 2017, he has disgraced his office, and the American people, every day, usually many times every day, with dishonesty, corruption, buffoonery, and frankly, stupidity, on a scale never before seen at the apex of the executive branch of the national government. 

Given all these irrefutable facts, people who vote for him next year have a lot to answer for to their consciences and to the larger society. 

 
 
 
Hal A. Lujah
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7  Hal A. Lujah    5 years ago

NT has become catnip for moronic Trump supporters.  How embarrassing.

 
 
 
Ender
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7.2  Ender  replied to  Hal A. Lujah @7    5 years ago

Then they will say he has not taken over the party, when that is exactly what he has done.

They believe every bigly moronic lie he shouts or whatever the twit tweets.

 
 
 
Ender
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7.2.2  Ender  replied to    5 years ago

No it's called being an inept asshole.

I would never want to elect someone just on the criteria of pissing off half of the country.

The fact that people cheer on this boorish behavior says more about them.

 
 
 
JohnRussell
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7.2.3  author  JohnRussell  replied to    5 years ago
It's called The Trump Style, or "Trumpisms" I stay way above the fray and pay no attention to any of it.

You DONT GET to redefine lying into something more trivial. People who lie a dozen times every day are not psychologically stable. Maybe he's stable enough to host a reality tv show. He's not stable enough to run our country. Or ethical enough. Or intelligent enough. 

 
 
 
Ender
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7.2.5  Ender  replied to  dennis smith @7.2.4    5 years ago

Uh huh.

When the Dems get a front runner that denigrates and calls people names, get back to me.

 
 
 
Ender
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7.2.7  Ender  replied to  XDm9mm @7.2.6    5 years ago

Disparaging Americas affection for guns?

Oh my, how could he ever say such a thing. Come back when Obama calls people pencil neck, Pocahontas etc....

trump is like a spoiled child that has never been told no.

As far as the deplorables, I wouldn't have said it but, she seems to be proven right every day.

 
 
 
Ender
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7.2.10  Ender  replied to  dennis smith @7.2.9    5 years ago

Yes there are fine people on both sides.

So I heard.

 
 
 
Ender
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7.2.13  Ender  replied to  dennis smith @7.2.12    5 years ago

I agree. I am not so blind to see some of the idiots in the Dem party.

Sometimes I think they want us fighting among ourselves.

They thrive on the division.

 
 
 
Raven Wing
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7.2.14  Raven Wing  replied to  Ender @7.2.13    5 years ago
They thrive on the division.

True. And seeing what both the Republicans and Democrats have turned into today I am so glad that I don't belong to either one. 

I am very capable of thinking for myself and don't need some self-serving group, who only think of themselves and to hell with the American people, telling me what I should think and/or do with my life. 

When I look at some of the people who are rabid party liners on both sides I thank the Creator for giving me a mind that is able to think for itself and I don't need to be led by the nose by those who could care less if I die or not, just as long as I vote for them when the time comes.

I learned long ago that if someone only talks the talk and never walks the walk, then they are not worthy of my time or attention.

JMOO

 
 
 
Raven Wing
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7.3  Raven Wing  replied to  Hal A. Lujah @7    5 years ago
How embarrassing.

Anyone who supports Trump should be ashamed. There were many other good Republicans who would be a benefit for our country, but, they jumped at the chance to pick Trump, the biggest liar, wife cheater, sexual pervert and bully there is for their candidate. 

He has indeed ruined the Republican party reputation, and made a laughing stock out of our country on the doorsteps of the world. 

And I say this as a former Republican for most of my adult life. Those who support Trump show their true colors. There are a lot of Republicans who do not and would not support him. They are the true Republicans.

MOO

 
 
 
Dean Moriarty
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9  Dean Moriarty    5 years ago

He is the most valuable asset we have in slowing the spread of socialism. I’d take him over anyone the Dems have to offer. 

 
 
 
Ender
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9.1  Ender  replied to  Dean Moriarty @9    5 years ago
Who gives a shit about his personal quirks and abrasive personality

oh please. The encroaching socialism is just a boogie man for the right.

 
 
 
Ender
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9.1.2  Ender  replied to  XDm9mm @9.1.1    5 years ago

I didn't admit anything.

Socialism fast encroaching?  

Must be all those employee owned business I see everywhere.  Haha

 
 
 
Jasper2529
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9.1.3  Jasper2529  replied to  Ender @9.1.2    5 years ago
Socialism fast encroaching?  

Please name one declared Democrat candidate who isn't promoting Socialism and Socialist programs.

 
 
 
Don Overton
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9.1.4  Don Overton  replied to  Jasper2529 @9.1.3    5 years ago

Name one that is, and what you think socialism is because it's been a staple of the U.S.A.  for many, many years  you just don't know  our history with dumb comments

 
 
 
TᵢG
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9.1.5  TᵢG  replied to  Jasper2529 @9.1.3    5 years ago

Statism (in particular social democracy), not socialism.    To promote socialism one would have to actively seek to change the economic system of the nation.   Bernie Sanders, et. al. use the term 'socialism' (stupidly, by the way) yet their policies have very little to do with decentralized economic freedom for the people.    In contrast, they want more government control, redistribution of wealth and higher taxes (especially for businesses and high income individuals).   That is classical statism.

Further, the USA has had social democracy since FDR.   Not as profound as Europe but it is part of our socio-economic/political system.   The D party, as a rule, is in favor of more social democracy (and more statism) while the R party, as a rule (at least in the past), has been for smaller, more-limited government (less statism).

Socialism itself will not be seen in any of our lifetimes (if ever) so might as well focus on that which is currently advocated:  statism (albeit it is referred to as 'socialism').

 
 
 
Jasper2529
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9.1.6  Jasper2529  replied to  TᵢG @9.1.5    5 years ago

Hello, TiG. You've posted the same comment to me several times. Thanks again. 

 
 
 
TᵢG
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9.1.7  TᵢG  replied to  Jasper2529 @9.1.6    5 years ago

I do not keep records, rather just sporadically opine when people complain about something that could not happen in the USA in our lifetimes and miss what is actually happening right now.   

Complaining about socialism is silly.   Complaining of encroaching statism is demonstrably valid.

( I do not recall replying to any of your comments this calendar year. )

 
 
 
Jasper2529
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9.1.8  Jasper2529  replied to  TᵢG @9.1.7    5 years ago
I do not keep records, rather just sporadically opine when people complain about something that could not happen in the USA in our lifetimes and miss what is actually happening right now. 

I didn't state or imply that you keep records, and I didn't complain about anything.

Have a good day.

 
 
 
TᵢG
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9.1.9  TᵢG  replied to  Jasper2529 @9.1.8    5 years ago
I didn't state or imply that you keep records, and I didn't complain about anything.

Correct.   I stated that I do not keep records to inform you that if I had mentioned socialism to you in the past that I likely would not know how many times I had done so.   (But per my comment history it seems today is the first time I have replied to you in the calendar year 2019.)  And I did not say you personally were complaining about socialism.  I made a comment in general about what is taking place in the political scene today.

You have made quite a few statements now and not one of them on what I actually wrote:  the use of 'socialism' as a label when the actual issue is 'statism'.


Now is a good time for you to use IMPASSE.   Just click on my avatar and select the IMPASSE option.   Then you will not have any reason to put forth yet another irrelevant meta comment.

 
 
 
Ender
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9.1.10  Ender  replied to  Jasper2529 @9.1.3    5 years ago

I would not call things like healthcare socialism.

It is taking care of the population.

It is not an economic system.

 
 
 
Don Overton
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9.2  Don Overton  replied to  Dean Moriarty @9    5 years ago

A comment that shows a complet ignorance of fact

 
 
 
Uncle Bruce
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10  Uncle Bruce    5 years ago

Hey John!

How's that Russian Collusion working out for ya?

 
 
 
JohnRussell
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10.1  author  JohnRussell  replied to  Uncle Bruce @10    5 years ago

I never really cared if Trump was guilty of a crime in the "Russia" thing. It would have made it easier to get rid of the fool, but other than that I was not invested in the "collusion" idea. 

My biggest problem with Trump is that he is an asshole, a gigantic asshole. He lies, exploits people, cheats, is corrupt and unethical, and a big blowhard who lies constantly. No one would want this clown for a friend but they want him as a president. It is absurd. 

I read a couple days ago that a company that worked on the Trump Hotel in D.C. that opened a couple years ago is suing the Trump Org. for non payment of bills. He is still stiffing small businesses even after he is president. Enough of him disgracing this country. 

 
 
 
Jeremy Retired in NC
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10.1.1  Jeremy Retired in NC  replied to  JohnRussell @10.1    5 years ago
My biggest problem with Trump is that he is an asshole, a gigantic asshole. He lies, exploits people, cheats, is corrupt and unethical, and a big blowhard who lies constantly.

You make it sound like he should be a Democrat.  And after a 2 year investigation there is nothing (no surprise).  But, lying and being an ass aren't impeachable offenses.  If that were the case there wouldn't be any politicians left.

 
 
 
Hal A. Lujah
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10.1.2  Hal A. Lujah  replied to  JohnRussell @10.1    5 years ago

Trump as POTUS is the right’s equivalent of what we could expect if Baba Booey had ran and won as a Democrat.  The only difference is that Dems are smart enough to never let that happen.  Republicans - not so much, obviously.

 
 
 
Ender
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10.1.7  Ender  replied to  XDm9mm @10.1.6    5 years ago

Funny that he was very well liked across the globe, despite the claims of otherwise.

trump is a joke to most others.

 
 
 
Uncle Bruce
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10.1.8  Uncle Bruce  replied to  JohnRussell @10.1    5 years ago
he is an asshole, a gigantic asshole. He lies, exploits people, cheats, is corrupt and unethical, and a big blowhard who lies constantly.

HAHAHAHAHAHA!!!  You just described every politician, Republican or Democrat in Washington.

Seriously John, name me one serving or recently serving politician who hasn't done the things you just named.  Certainly not Obama, nor Hillary.  Or any of the other buffoons up there right now.  The closest I could come up with would be Trey Gowdey.

 
 
 
luther28
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10.1.9  luther28  replied to  Uncle Bruce @10.1.8    5 years ago

I had to go back to Jimmy Carter, a terrible President but an exceptional human being.

 
 
 
Don Overton
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10.2  Don Overton  replied to  Uncle Bruce @10    5 years ago

Coming close to being proved hows that work for you

 
 
 
Texan1211
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10.2.1  Texan1211  replied to  Don Overton @10.2    5 years ago

LMFAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

You keep believing that. Most of the others have switched from "Wait until Mueller finishes--Trump will be toast" to some vague "The Mueller Report doesn't exonerate Trump", even though most adults know that the report wasn't supposed to exonerate anyone--that isn't what it was ever supposed to do.

 
 
 
Jeremy Retired in NC
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11  Jeremy Retired in NC    5 years ago
People who vote for Donald Trump in 2020 need to be embarrassed of themselves for the rest of their lives.

Voted for him in 2016 (without outside influence) and will vote for him again in 2020 (without outside interference).  It was the democrats that influenced my vote and have already influenced it for the next election.

 
 
 
Don Overton
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11.1  Don Overton  replied to  Jeremy Retired in NC @11    5 years ago

I totally doubt you would have ever voted for anyone else

 
 
 
Jeremy Retired in NC
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11.1.1  Jeremy Retired in NC  replied to  Don Overton @11.1    5 years ago

Given the choices, there was / is no way in hell I could vote for Clinton.  

Unfortunately, presidential elections usually brings about the bottom of the barrel candidates.

There is an inherent problem when you promote from within when there are as many problems as we see coming from Washington.  There may be a new ass in the seat, but nothing will be done to correct the problems.  Fortunately, there was a newcomer that put a temporary stop to it.

In the last 40 years there have been 2 non-career politicians voted in as President.  Both pissed off both political parties and really didn't care.  And both have brought about change for the better of the country over party.  This is how it should be.  

 
 
 
bbl-1
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12  bbl-1    5 years ago

Looney bin?

1.  Trump's Birtherism worked.

2.  Trump's tax obligations/liabilities will never be revealed.

3.  Trump's payments to adult film actresses, Playboy models and perhaps others are totally meaningless.

4.  Trump's investigation by The Special Council is already determined.

5.  Trump's stance on ( Khashoggi who/what ) is perfectly played.

In other words, the Trump is invincible. 

 
 
 
Texan1211
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12.1  Texan1211  replied to  bbl-1 @12    5 years ago

Good. Then all those whining about him can simply give it a break.

 
 
 
bbl-1
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12.1.1  bbl-1  replied to  Texan1211 @12.1    5 years ago

Isn't that what I said?  Pay attention.

 
 
 
Texan1211
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12.1.2  Texan1211  replied to  bbl-1 @12.1.1    5 years ago
Isn't that what I said? Pay attention.

No, no it isn't what you said.

Quote yourself if you can.

 
 
 
bbl-1
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12.1.3  bbl-1  replied to  Texan1211 @12.1.2    5 years ago

circle jerk yourself

 
 
 
Texan1211
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12.1.4  Texan1211  replied to  bbl-1 @12.1.3    5 years ago
circle jerk yourself

Pathetic try. Nowhere in post #12 does that appear.

Try harder.

 
 
 
Perrie Halpern R.A.
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12.1.6  Perrie Halpern R.A.  replied to    5 years ago

General announcement:

Stop with the taunting. I will start to write up tickets to those that I feel are taunting as well as those reacting to the taunting. 

 
 
 
Texan1211
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12.1.7  Texan1211  replied to  Perrie Halpern R.A. @12.1.6    5 years ago

I am curious as to why we can't tell someone to f*&% off but we can tell someone to jerk themselves off.

Doesn't really seem like much difference to me.

 
 
 
Don Overton
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12.1.8  Don Overton  replied to  Texan1211 @12.1.7    5 years ago

Maybe because some of us have more class and values

 
 
 
Texan1211
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12.1.9  Texan1211  replied to  Don Overton @12.1.8    5 years ago
Maybe because some of us have more class and values

First off, that comment has NO relation to what I posted.

Second, I would LOVE to see some demonstration for what you claim.

I'm waiting.

 
 
 
Texan1211
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12.1.10  Texan1211  replied to  Don Overton @12.1.8    5 years ago

No, it is because SOME people can say it and it is allowed, but not everyone can.

Depends, I suppose.

It DAMN sure ain't the same for all.

 
 
 
Don Overton
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12.2  Don Overton  replied to  bbl-1 @12    5 years ago

Trump's an asshole and you just proved it

 
 
 
luther28
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13  luther28    5 years ago

I myself would pluck out my right eye rather than cast a vote for Mr. Trump, but I have no ill thoughts for any who may.

I have managed to suffer through the past couple of years, I can make six more if I am forced ( but truly I would rather not) and not on the other side already. 

 
 
 
JohnRussell
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13.1  author  JohnRussell  replied to  luther28 @13    5 years ago
I myself would pluck out my right eye rather than cast a vote for Mr. Trump, but I have no ill thoughts for any who may. I have managed to suffer through the past couple of years, I can make six more if I am forced ( but truly I would rather not) and not on the other side already.

Trump is clearly unfit to be president of the United States. In fact, he is obviously unfit for any office. This truth explains the need to "attack" Trump supporters. Trump is not held up by his own qualities, he is held up by the blind loyalty of those who will accept an obviously unfit leader as long as he demagogues to their liking. The deplorables are failing in their duty as citizens. 

 
 
 
luther28
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13.1.1  luther28  replied to  JohnRussell @13.1    5 years ago
The deplorables are failing in their duty as citizens

Not for nothing John, but you are not going to win them over like this. For whatever reasons there are many folks out there that think Mr. Trump is doing a good job ( no I am not one of them), you need to offer them something better should you wish to swing them ( or at least what they think may be better).

 
 
 
JohnRussell
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13.1.2  author  JohnRussell  replied to  luther28 @13.1.1    5 years ago
Not for nothing John, but you are not going to win them over like this. For whatever reasons there are many folks out there that think Mr. Trump is doing a good job ( no I am not one of them), you need to offer them something better should you wish to swing them ( or at least what they think may be better).

I am not trying to win them over. That looks like a fool's errand. I am trying to win over opposition to them and Trump. We are in a conflict. If independents don't want to affirmatively realize the damage this man is doing to our society, then we need to get more people from left of center out to vote. Being nice to people who are ruining this country is not the answer, beating them is. 

 
 
 
luther28
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13.1.3  luther28  replied to  JohnRussell @13.1.2    5 years ago
Being nice to people who are ruining this country is not the answer, beating them is. 

Then as I said, offer them something better (by the by you do not have to convince me). The folks who are still aligned with Mr. Trump are there for the duration and will not be budged.

For the rest of us if the economy is chugging along and we haven't managed to blow up the planet by then the Dems had better put forth a great platform and candidate or as I said we may get another four years of this.

 
 
 
cms5
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13.1.4  cms5  replied to  JohnRussell @13.1.2    5 years ago
Being nice to people who are ruining this country is not the answer, beating them is.

I have to agree with luther here...running with a 'beat them' platform is simply not going to win over those who feel the current economy has been better for them than it has been for a long while. If their lives are better...how have they ruined this country?

 
 
 
cms5
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15  cms5    5 years ago

It is unfortunate that some choose to 'vote shame' people into voting for someone they find to be 'deserving' of office. The very 'qualities' they might see in their candidates isn't shared by everyone. That's the world we live in. We are a diverse Nation and cannot be shamed, or told who we must vote for.

Trump may have personal issues and he definitely isn't an average politician that backs away in order to appease voters. Many who voted for him did so because they were tired of politicians.

I've been watching the current Dem pool of candidates and have listened to many talk about how wonderful they are...but their main goal is to beat Trump. We've heard some serious far left progressives talk about some plans that would 'benefit all' but leave out exactly how those plans would be paid for...while chiding Trump over the statement that Mexico will pay for the wall. If all they've got are empty promises on a beat Trump platform...they will find themselves in the same position as Hillary.

Trump voters don't like empty promises and they don't mind being called names...as long as they have jobs, more money for their families...and feel like their government is working for them. No attempt at 'shaming' will dissuade them.

I will cast a vote in 2020 for the candidate of my choosing...with honor and pride.

 
 
 
Don Overton
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15.1  Don Overton  replied to  cms5 @15    5 years ago

All False statements involving Donald Trump

Page 1 of 12  
 
 
 
luther28
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15.1.1  luther28  replied to  Don Overton @15.1    5 years ago

We know that Mr. Trump will never be a purveyor of the truth, he never has been and yet the people voted for him.

There are many out there that could care a wit about the truth, what concerns them most is their day to day lives.

 
 
 
cms5
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15.1.2  cms5  replied to  Don Overton @15.1    5 years ago

Not sure what your point might be as my post never claimed that Trump is always factual.

 
 
 
luther28
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15.2  luther28  replied to  cms5 @15    5 years ago

Nicely stated.

 
 
 
freepress
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16  freepress    5 years ago

If only his supporters who may have a family member with dementia or other similar neurological disorder, knowing how the disease manifests or presents in the patient and how it progresses, they would know something is terribly, terribly wrong with Trump.

All anyone has to do is watch how his speech and language is deteriorating just over the past 2 years.  

He is beginning to slur his words, have difficulty with word finding, extreme short term memory loss forgetting the names of those he is speaking to or about, and has displayed his open paranoia. All of this is common in dementia patients, and the list of actual symptoms he has openly displayed goes on and on and on.

What kind of family lets a person who is clearly beginning to suffer a serious illness and does not step in to get the man some help.

What kind of blind follower of his refuses to see this reality? Who would let a man suffer like this and therefore make other suffer also as a result of his failing mind?