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DrDan

(20,411 posts)
Sun Feb 19, 2017, 12:12 PM Feb 2017

very bizarre - the trump rally - pic heavy

I never expected to see a standing president hold a campaign rally. However, I don't think we have ever seen such narcissism from a President in the past.

My wife and I arrived around 3:00 or so for the 5:00 rally. She went to join the protesters and I headed toward the hanger. The line was very long - blocks. I decided to head to the front of the line, and luckily arrived just as the next wave of supporters were allowed to proceed to security - I successfully meandered into the line and made it in quite quickly. I was in-place around 3:30 about 4-rows deep from the crowd barrier. Very near the podium.

70's rock was blaring - Elton John, Sinatra's "My Way", etc. Right at 4:00, our first hearing of Lee Greenwood's "Proud to be an American" played - the crowd erupted. Posters and pom-poms were handed out - sure would like to know who paid for those. Not much else until 5:00. Several speakers started at 5:00 to include a couple of House Reps, the mayor, and Pam Bondi. Luckily they were limited to about 5 minutes each.

AF-one landed right outside the hanger, and after about a 15 minute wait, trump and Melania came out and entered the hanger on a runway to the podium. The crowd erupted, of course. Melania went to the microphone and read the Lord's Prayer.

Nothing memorable or significant came from trump's address - just the same campaign rhetoric with a few updates (he announced his USSC candidate, Pruitt confirmed, etc).

The crowd was large (9K or so), energetic and worked up. They definitely love him.

I was surprised at the mix of ages - probably an equal number of retirees and 20-to-40's. I certainly expected more of the former.

trump once said "I could stand in the middle of 5th Avenue and shoot somebody and I wouldn't lose voters." I have no doubt he would not lose any of those supporters present on Saturday.

On a positive not - my wife reported the 500 or so protesters were well-organized, very energized, and for the most part, well-behaved.
























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very bizarre - the trump rally - pic heavy (Original Post) DrDan Feb 2017 OP
Nice pics of the Clown and his mannequin Eva dalton99a Feb 2017 #1
"mannequin" is an apt description - she came across to me as "manufactured" DrDan Feb 2017 #3
Well he is all about "quality" Lotusflower70 Feb 2017 #78
A STEPFORD WIFE!!!!!!!!!!! ailsagirl Feb 2017 #123
That's the way I see her. :( dhol82 Feb 2017 #127
Because that's what she is ailsagirl Feb 2017 #132
Looks like that bottom button was doing yeoman's work BeyondGeography Feb 2017 #2
definitely got my fill of Greenwood yesterday DrDan Feb 2017 #5
Actually a few assists from the popping buttons above that last button doing some heavy lifting too Pachamama Feb 2017 #79
He is binging heavily on junk food at night dixiegrrrrl Feb 2017 #100
He puts the RUMP in tRump njhoneybadger Feb 2017 #101
LOL!!!! dixiegrrrrl Feb 2017 #102
Multiple chins means a cold winter. guillaumeb Feb 2017 #104
*snort*....n/t dixiegrrrrl Feb 2017 #122
The big ass... 3catwoman3 Feb 2017 #109
Well-said, BeyondGeography!! ailsagirl Feb 2017 #133
Thank you Dr. Dan! Squinch Feb 2017 #4
I think you are right - she also had some in-memoriam pics fastened to her shirt DrDan Feb 2017 #8
It's going to get a lot tougher under the tRump regime njhoneybadger Feb 2017 #103
Yep. With her vote, she enrolled in Trump university. She's about to get a baaaad education. Squinch Feb 2017 #120
Maybe we should chip in rsdsharp Feb 2017 #114
No. Toothlessness might be a positive to him. Like ignorance and racism and sexism. Squinch Feb 2017 #121
OMG Melania showed her arms!! underpants Feb 2017 #6
Well, at least she kept her clothes on.That's not always the case for her photo shoots. njhoneybadger Feb 2017 #105
Good point underpants Feb 2017 #111
Average IQ in that crowd... Freedomofspeech Feb 2017 #7
it was a real mix of people - many, I have no doubt, were "intelligent" and successful DrDan Feb 2017 #9
The "hot chicks for Trump" woman makes me doubt your claim about any of them exhibiting anneboleyn Feb 2017 #128
I never said they all exhibited intelligence DrDan Feb 2017 #129
I was repulsed by the sight of his sweaty, orange face as well. smirkymonkey Feb 2017 #99
Wow, you are brave! logosoco Feb 2017 #10
I don't remember any unusual crowd reaction from the Sweden comment DrDan Feb 2017 #14
That's not a very healthy looking man. C_U_L8R Feb 2017 #11
And another pound or two of meatloaf. Maru Kitteh Feb 2017 #134
I see the Hillary riversedge Feb 2017 #12
He does NOT look healthy in that last photo. Island Blue Feb 2017 #13
Pence can't stop smiling after he saw that photo. FSogol Feb 2017 #17
I'm sure Pence says to him daily, "Here Donald. Have another piece Island Blue Feb 2017 #21
perhaps I should send that photo to Pence and suggest he keep the movers on stand-by DrDan Feb 2017 #25
You know he's praying for it not fooled Feb 2017 #65
I was there, too, but on your babylonsister Feb 2017 #15
good for you - she was glad she joined that group for a couple of reasons DrDan Feb 2017 #18
I'M predicting a heart attack by years end. The man needs exercise. sarcasmo Feb 2017 #16
his love of fast-food will do him in - I think it might already be affecting his mental capabilities DrDan Feb 2017 #19
Exactly. You can't eat Big Mac's, KFC, Domino's, not exercise add the stress of the office sarcasmo Feb 2017 #22
of course he claims rallys like this qualify as his exercise - and in all honesty, he DrDan Feb 2017 #26
Yes MFM008 Feb 2017 #74
But he has "stamina".... Pachamama Feb 2017 #81
The guy is from one of the greatest rsdsharp Feb 2017 #112
He eats fast food? MelissaB Feb 2017 #46
. DrDan Feb 2017 #58
Wow! Just wow! MelissaB Feb 2017 #76
He has no taste in anything, including food. alarimer Feb 2017 #115
If he did, would the investigation continue or dem4decades Feb 2017 #82
He's at 330 or so (maybe more) AND he's seventy. anneboleyn Feb 2017 #131
Hillary for prison? OMG are they in for a rude awakening. Vinca Feb 2017 #20
Thank you for your service superpatriotman Feb 2017 #23
I kept my mouth shut and talked to no one - I wanted to get out safely DrDan Feb 2017 #28
He's in his vegas Elvis phase MattP Feb 2017 #24
absolutely - he sees himself as a rock star - he feeds on these crowds - so evident yesterday DrDan Feb 2017 #27
Thanks for the visual.... LeftInTX Feb 2017 #36
the "My Way" was so out of place DrDan Feb 2017 #55
Is he still blasting Nessun Dorma? Maru Kitteh Feb 2017 #135
I sure do not remember that - it would sure have been out-of-place also in the context of what was DrDan Feb 2017 #136
Lounge act from Vegas was my first thought on that one too. Lars39 Feb 2017 #40
My thought exactly. He sees himself as more of a '68 Elvis no doubt. nolabear Feb 2017 #44
That last pic . . . oh my. -nt CrispyQ Feb 2017 #29
it was not hot in the hanger - relatively comfortable - I was in there for a llittle over 3 hours DrDan Feb 2017 #31
What a mess. And that finger is so tiny.. Glimmer of Hope Feb 2017 #32
that is a tiny hand, isn't it - just noticed that DrDan Feb 2017 #34
Wow, that was close HoneyBadger Feb 2017 #30
Thanks for taking one for the team... HipChick Feb 2017 #33
I'm not surprised at the amount of younger people..this guy blew so many dog whistles that he had TrekLuver Feb 2017 #35
The back view is odd. greymattermom Feb 2017 #37
I would guess he's wearing a bullet-proof vest n/t True Dough Feb 2017 #47
maybe you are right - the suit sure seems to be a bad fit for a man of his wealth DrDan Feb 2017 #53
Fwiw all of his suits are a bad fit. truebluegreen Feb 2017 #84
Both. Bullet proof spanx. nt Mc Mike Feb 2017 #87
Did he take off his tie during the rally? LeftInTX Feb 2017 #38
no - came without it - and interestingly, all secret service agents were dressed similarly - black DrDan Feb 2017 #52
Any better crowd shots? SecularMotion Feb 2017 #39
I have some more - but I could not get high enough to get the full scope of the crowd DrDan Feb 2017 #51
Is this an accurate report? SecularMotion Feb 2017 #62
it was definitely a large crowd in the hanger - I can believe 9K DrDan Feb 2017 #66
No black bloc protesters tried to get in? HoneyBadger Feb 2017 #91
I have no idea about that DrDan Feb 2017 #95
I find your photo essay troubling SecularMotion Feb 2017 #96
your opinion - you might check how long I have been a member of this forum DrDan Feb 2017 #97
I find your narrative ironic, as you appear to see only that which validates it. LanternWaste Feb 2017 #107
Several reports of the rally have been posted to DU, each with different perspectives. SecularMotion Feb 2017 #119
Is this report accurate? SecularMotion Feb 2017 #98
Can't be easy to go behind enemy lines Takket Feb 2017 #41
Hot Chicks??? She must mean menopausal nini Feb 2017 #42
DUzy!!! 3catwoman3 Feb 2017 #110
Use "backfat" "complicated combover" and "vest" in a sentence. Stinky The Clown Feb 2017 #43
He and she must travel with one stunning hairdresser. nolabear Feb 2017 #45
yeah - but it seems like the orange was "bleached" and the combover minimized - he must be getting DrDan Feb 2017 #50
Thanks for this, DrDan True Dough Feb 2017 #48
very much like airport screening - metal detector, wand screening, dogs patrolling DrDan Feb 2017 #49
this guy ain't healthy spanone Feb 2017 #54
I think you are right - he looks worse that 5-heart-attack-cheney DrDan Feb 2017 #56
over weight, no exercise, high strung, seventy years old.....i think he's doing just fine! spanone Feb 2017 #59
lol DrDan Feb 2017 #60
meanwhile the country infrastructure... samnsara Feb 2017 #57
I don't think that is going to change - he LOVED all this attention DrDan Feb 2017 #63
Like the Oroville dam scscholar Feb 2017 #85
Great report, Dr. Dan! Joanie Baloney Feb 2017 #61
wow Afromania Feb 2017 #64
he shouldn't have been sweating that much - it was not that hot in there DrDan Feb 2017 #68
Thom Hartmann has a great take on the ongling campaigning not fooled Feb 2017 #67
that sounds like a reasonable opinion to me DrDan Feb 2017 #69
how did they keep out protestors? I don't understand why more protestors wouldn't have signed up Fast Walker 52 Feb 2017 #70
no screening of protesters - didn't even ask for tickets - you just got in line, went through DrDan Feb 2017 #71
hmm, a little odd he didn't have protestors inside... or were they just afraid? Fast Walker 52 Feb 2017 #88
can't speak for anyone else - I was not "afraid" of going into the hanger, but was not going to DrDan Feb 2017 #89
It's a campaign rally. Remember what his people do to dissidents at campaign rallies? Crash2Parties Feb 2017 #77
Always with the schlumpy ill-fitting suit. Still In Wisconsin Feb 2017 #72
I have a feeling he is putting on some weight DrDan Feb 2017 #73
You may be right... and how to put this... Still In Wisconsin Feb 2017 #86
no - but I swear he had stomach stapling in the past - I remember him in a suit with a DrDan Feb 2017 #90
Um, yes. He's as fat as a house. But of course he still thinks he looks great, not ridiculous. anneboleyn Feb 2017 #130
It probably has bullet proof additions HoneyBadger Feb 2017 #94
I'd pretend that to be the case as well. LanternWaste Feb 2017 #108
Thanks for taking one for the team. yortsed snacilbuper Feb 2017 #75
Omfg! Lotusflower70 Feb 2017 #80
Those poor brain damaged yokels Kimchijeon Feb 2017 #83
There's one brainwashed sucka.. Cha Feb 2017 #92
Oh fuck the Trump rally just started with a terrified Melania saying the Our Father. This is like.. Cha Feb 2017 #93
felt like she was reading it to me . . . not saying it DrDan Feb 2017 #118
Oh my goodness last time I saw a man over 65 sweat like this from onecent Feb 2017 #106
and it wasn't that hot in there - he has some medical problems DrDan Feb 2017 #117
Who's the blonde at the podium in the second pic? Blue_Tires Feb 2017 #113
Pam Bondi - Florida AG - probably headed to trump administration somewhere - he owes he DrDan Feb 2017 #116
Hot chicks for Trump? Luciferous Feb 2017 #124
Liver spot convention? titaniumsalute Feb 2017 #125
He is a disgrace and America is done Eliot Rosewater Feb 2017 #126

DrDan

(20,411 posts)
3. "mannequin" is an apt description - she came across to me as "manufactured"
Sun Feb 19, 2017, 12:18 PM
Feb 2017

the best improvements money can buy

ailsagirl

(22,897 posts)
132. Because that's what she is
Wed Feb 22, 2017, 01:31 PM
Feb 2017

Last edited Thu Feb 23, 2017, 03:02 PM - Edit history (1)

She looks like a Barbie doll... and is about as animated

BeyondGeography

(39,377 posts)
2. Looks like that bottom button was doing yeoman's work
Sun Feb 19, 2017, 12:18 PM
Feb 2017

A sweaty, bloated mess plays to his loyal band of disaffected deplorables. Now blast me some of that Greenwood.

Pachamama

(16,887 posts)
79. Actually a few assists from the popping buttons above that last button doing some heavy lifting too
Sun Feb 19, 2017, 04:09 PM
Feb 2017

Seriously....the man is supposed to be a Billionaire and be can't even wear some Spanx or get a better fitting shirt?


That picture captures the sweaty pig he is....

dixiegrrrrl

(60,010 posts)
100. He is binging heavily on junk food at night
Tue Feb 21, 2017, 04:01 PM
Feb 2017

according to insiders, has gained a lot of weight, which is easily seen if you count his chins from last summer till now.

While some people focused on his hair in this pic, check out his rump, instead.

Freedomofspeech

(4,227 posts)
7. Average IQ in that crowd...
Sun Feb 19, 2017, 12:21 PM
Feb 2017

Maybe 80. I never used to think that I was better than anyone but these trump lovers have changed my thinking. That picture of him sweating made me sick...he is such a disgusting thing.

DrDan

(20,411 posts)
9. it was a real mix of people - many, I have no doubt, were "intelligent" and successful
Sun Feb 19, 2017, 12:23 PM
Feb 2017

well, . . . except they voted for him

anneboleyn

(5,611 posts)
128. The "hot chicks for Trump" woman makes me doubt your claim about any of them exhibiting
Tue Feb 21, 2017, 09:04 PM
Feb 2017

"intelligence." There are so many things wrong with that image, and with a person so incapable of self-awareness (heck monkeys and crows recognize themselves in mirrors), that an IQ of anything higher than "functional" is doubtful.

 

smirkymonkey

(63,221 posts)
99. I was repulsed by the sight of his sweaty, orange face as well.
Tue Feb 21, 2017, 03:41 PM
Feb 2017

He is such a pig. My opinion of the crowd was similar to yours as well.

logosoco

(3,208 posts)
10. Wow, you are brave!
Sun Feb 19, 2017, 12:23 PM
Feb 2017

I am not sure I could have done this without laughing or crying and giving myself away!

DO you recall how the crowd reacted when he mentioned the "bad thing that happened in Sweden?"

Were there any other black people besides that "group" (and I have heard about that group!) conveniently posted behind the podium?

Any Hispanics? Was it an even mix of men and women?

Sorry for all the questions! That was very cool of you to go there and see it first hand. I have not even been able to get myself to watch videos.

DrDan

(20,411 posts)
14. I don't remember any unusual crowd reaction from the Sweden comment
Sun Feb 19, 2017, 12:34 PM
Feb 2017

The largest reaction came when he attacked the media. They are really buying into the "fake news" meme. After that, repeal of Obamacare got a loud reaction as did illegal immigration and his USSC pick. Those are the ones that come to mind.

Yes - a couple dozen blacks. There was one organized "blacks for trump" group - maybe 8-10 - matching shirts and staying together. They did successfully get some of the limited seating.

Yes - I would say men and women were equally mixed - many of the women were very vocal - "I love you President Trump" came from one I was fairly near to as trump took the stage. When leaving, another woman commented "I think the President felt our love." Very weird.

Hispanics - I saw one or two that I would put in that category. Definitely the bulk (90-95%) were white.

Island Blue

(5,819 posts)
13. He does NOT look healthy in that last photo.
Sun Feb 19, 2017, 12:33 PM
Feb 2017

Looks like he's about ready to heave up that bucket of KFC he ate on the trip down, and then pass out. Or have a heart attack.

Island Blue

(5,819 posts)
21. I'm sure Pence says to him daily, "Here Donald. Have another piece
Sun Feb 19, 2017, 12:40 PM
Feb 2017

of triple chocolate & bacon cake that mother made yesterday."

not fooled

(5,801 posts)
65. You know he's praying for it
Sun Feb 19, 2017, 03:27 PM
Feb 2017

So if dump drops dead of a heart attack and goes to meet , it's all the Lord's work, doncha know.

Some Christian.

DrDan

(20,411 posts)
18. good for you - she was glad she joined that group for a couple of reasons
Sun Feb 19, 2017, 12:36 PM
Feb 2017

She feels an obligation, and she does not care for crowds - and inside the hanger it was definitely crowded.

It was worth the couple hour drive down.

sarcasmo

(23,968 posts)
16. I'M predicting a heart attack by years end. The man needs exercise.
Sun Feb 19, 2017, 12:34 PM
Feb 2017

Last edited Sun Feb 19, 2017, 02:00 PM - Edit history (1)

DrDan

(20,411 posts)
19. his love of fast-food will do him in - I think it might already be affecting his mental capabilities
Sun Feb 19, 2017, 12:37 PM
Feb 2017

something is wrong there

sarcasmo

(23,968 posts)
22. Exactly. You can't eat Big Mac's, KFC, Domino's, not exercise add the stress of the office
Sun Feb 19, 2017, 12:41 PM
Feb 2017

and expect to make 4 years.

DrDan

(20,411 posts)
26. of course he claims rallys like this qualify as his exercise - and in all honesty, he
Sun Feb 19, 2017, 12:51 PM
Feb 2017

did wave his arms a bit

rsdsharp

(9,188 posts)
112. The guy is from one of the greatest
Tue Feb 21, 2017, 05:15 PM
Feb 2017

(if not THE greatest) pizza cities in the world and he eats Dominos. With a fork!

alarimer

(16,245 posts)
115. He has no taste in anything, including food.
Tue Feb 21, 2017, 05:27 PM
Feb 2017

I wonder if there is a correlation between food preferences and political ideology? I think of liberals/progressives as more open-minded and willing to try new things at least and I think of conservatives as being purely "meat and potatoes" kind of folks who don't like the unfamiliar.

But if I had money I'd certainly have a personal chef. For one thing, I wouldn't have to cook because they could certainly do it better than I could. That counts as money well spent in my book.

But the White House has an entire staff of people whose job it is to do those things.

dem4decades

(11,299 posts)
82. If he did, would the investigation continue or
Sun Feb 19, 2017, 04:18 PM
Feb 2017

Would the Republicans pull the plug and install Pence. I know what they would want to do but the truth always finds its way

Vinca

(50,299 posts)
20. Hillary for prison? OMG are they in for a rude awakening.
Sun Feb 19, 2017, 12:39 PM
Feb 2017

The gross sweaty one has a very good chance of being fitted for an orange jumpsuit.

DrDan

(20,411 posts)
27. absolutely - he sees himself as a rock star - he feeds on these crowds - so evident yesterday
Sun Feb 19, 2017, 12:52 PM
Feb 2017

as he slowly worked his way to the podium

DrDan

(20,411 posts)
55. the "My Way" was so out of place
Sun Feb 19, 2017, 03:12 PM
Feb 2017

all other music (except for "Proud to be a Murican&quot was 70's rock to get the crowd all stirred up

Maru Kitteh

(28,341 posts)
135. Is he still blasting Nessun Dorma?
Fri Feb 24, 2017, 03:51 AM
Feb 2017
http://www.slate.com/articles/arts/culturebox/2016/08/donald_trump_s_favorite_aria_by_puccini_nessun_dorma_is_sort_of_fascist.html

It's one of the "not so much a dog-whistle as a French horn" signals he sent out to the white supremacists at every rally he had.

I know Pavarotti's widow asked him to stop.


DrDan

(20,411 posts)
136. I sure do not remember that - it would sure have been out-of-place also in the context of what was
Fri Feb 24, 2017, 08:23 AM
Feb 2017

played

DrDan

(20,411 posts)
31. it was not hot in the hanger - relatively comfortable - I was in there for a llittle over 3 hours
Sun Feb 19, 2017, 12:59 PM
Feb 2017

was not sweating like that

HipChick

(25,485 posts)
33. Thanks for taking one for the team...
Sun Feb 19, 2017, 01:00 PM
Feb 2017

Are these pics from a camera or cellphone? Quality is really good

 

TrekLuver

(2,573 posts)
35. I'm not surprised at the amount of younger people..this guy blew so many dog whistles that he had
Sun Feb 19, 2017, 01:03 PM
Feb 2017

one for any and everybody who likes that sort of "message". You also learn what you live (not always but often).

 

truebluegreen

(9,033 posts)
84. Fwiw all of his suits are a bad fit.
Sun Feb 19, 2017, 04:35 PM
Feb 2017

He's trying unsuccessfully to hide his blubbified pear-shape.

DrDan

(20,411 posts)
52. no - came without it - and interestingly, all secret service agents were dressed similarly - black
Sun Feb 19, 2017, 03:09 PM
Feb 2017

suit, white shirt, no tie

 

SecularMotion

(7,981 posts)
39. Any better crowd shots?
Sun Feb 19, 2017, 01:16 PM
Feb 2017

From the photos you've posted the crowd looks much smaller and older than your description in the OP.

DrDan

(20,411 posts)
51. I have some more - but I could not get high enough to get the full scope of the crowd
Sun Feb 19, 2017, 03:08 PM
Feb 2017

I have no doubt the hanger was full however, as it took forever to get out - just creeping along at a snails pace

DrDan

(20,411 posts)
66. it was definitely a large crowd in the hanger - I can believe 9K
Sun Feb 19, 2017, 03:32 PM
Feb 2017

The hanger was there to handle the large planes, hence it was VERY large. It took forever to get out at the end and I was halfway between the exit and the runway. So no - there certainly were not more protesters than supporters. I also walked through the protesters twice - to get to the hanger and to return to my car. I would guess around 500 protesters - that is a good number to have shown up however,

As to people leaving, not sure about that. I was not near the exit. I can believe it, however. I could understand folks at the end of the line getting into the hanger and seeing how far they were away from the podium, leaving. If I could not get fairly close (primarily for pics) then I was going to join the protesters.

The crowd was very worked up - shouts of USA-USA-USA filled the hanger. "Subdued"? no way.

 

SecularMotion

(7,981 posts)
96. I find your photo essay troubling
Mon Feb 20, 2017, 08:09 AM
Feb 2017

The pictures you've chosen seem to portray a RW perspective. The only unflattering photo is of the protester while all the other photos are "glamour" shots of Trump & supporters.

I don't think you had any problems mixing in with that crowd.

DrDan

(20,411 posts)
97. your opinion - you might check how long I have been a member of this forum
Mon Feb 20, 2017, 08:38 AM
Feb 2017

so you think that last picture of trump and those of his supporters are "glamour"????

wow

I guess you think I should have used some photoshop enhancements? Should I have lied about what I saw? Would that have convinced you of my political leanings?

I was an active Hillary supporter - contributed to her campaign, worked for her campaign. I am insulted by your characterization.

 

LanternWaste

(37,748 posts)
107. I find your narrative ironic, as you appear to see only that which validates it.
Tue Feb 21, 2017, 04:32 PM
Feb 2017

I find your narrative ironic, as you appear to see only that which validates it.

 

SecularMotion

(7,981 posts)
119. Several reports of the rally have been posted to DU, each with different perspectives.
Tue Feb 21, 2017, 05:34 PM
Feb 2017

i suspect the truth lies somewhere in between the differing accounts. I'm skeptical of the OP's report because it simply repeats mainstream media numbers which have a habit of under reporting protesters and inflating crowd totals.

Takket

(21,592 posts)
41. Can't be easy to go behind enemy lines
Sun Feb 19, 2017, 01:25 PM
Feb 2017

Good work. I'm always fascinated by these looks at the other side.... and terrified at the same time.

DrDan

(20,411 posts)
50. yeah - but it seems like the orange was "bleached" and the combover minimized - he must be getting
Sun Feb 19, 2017, 03:06 PM
Feb 2017

sensitive to all the jokes around his hair

True Dough

(17,313 posts)
48. Thanks for this, DrDan
Sun Feb 19, 2017, 03:00 PM
Feb 2017

Always interesting to get the perspective of someone who hasn't drank the Kool-Aid.

What was the security protocol? Of course the secret service was present. We saw them when that Trump supporter (possible plant) was called up on stage.

But when you arrived at the hangar, did they frisk people before allowing them inside? Were there metal detectors? As much as Trump is pro-gun, I can't imagine anyone in the crowd was allowed to be packing a sidearm.

DrDan

(20,411 posts)
49. very much like airport screening - metal detector, wand screening, dogs patrolling
Sun Feb 19, 2017, 03:05 PM
Feb 2017

all done by folks wearing "secret service" vests

the ticket requirements were quite minimal - no selfie sticks, no tripods/monopods, no "professional cameras with interchangeable lens" (I had a camera that takes multiple lens, but was not as heavy as typical DSLRs, so I had no problem with it), no posters (but handmade posters were admitted - I think they tried to not allow a poster on a stick) - so mostly safety related imo in the context of thousands of people in a confined space

DrDan

(20,411 posts)
56. I think you are right - he looks worse that 5-heart-attack-cheney
Sun Feb 19, 2017, 03:14 PM
Feb 2017

I am sure a MD travels with him

spanone

(135,855 posts)
59. over weight, no exercise, high strung, seventy years old.....i think he's doing just fine!
Sun Feb 19, 2017, 03:16 PM
Feb 2017

maybe he could take up smoking?

samnsara

(17,625 posts)
57. meanwhile the country infrastructure...
Sun Feb 19, 2017, 03:16 PM
Feb 2017

is crumbling, Calif is drowning and hes on an ego trip....

DrDan

(20,411 posts)
63. I don't think that is going to change - he LOVED all this attention
Sun Feb 19, 2017, 03:23 PM
Feb 2017

The crisis in California involves work

Joanie Baloney

(1,357 posts)
61. Great report, Dr. Dan!
Sun Feb 19, 2017, 03:18 PM
Feb 2017

I watched it, but your close-ups are very revealing. I bet the combination of his extra adipose and the vest and leaving the jacket on to cover the rolls contributed to his sweat-fest.

I am not surprised nobody there reacted to the 'Swedish incident' at the time. They are in thrall.

Thank you for doing the dirty work.

-JB

P.S. Those on Twitter, check out the #SwedishIncident. It's a hoot.

Afromania

(2,769 posts)
64. wow
Sun Feb 19, 2017, 03:25 PM
Feb 2017

That last pic looks like the man just had a stroke after a lounge set in the late 70's. Somebody is having a hard time with their stamina.


DrDan

(20,411 posts)
68. he shouldn't have been sweating that much - it was not that hot in there
Sun Feb 19, 2017, 03:34 PM
Feb 2017

and I was scrunched in the crowd

not fooled

(5,801 posts)
67. Thom Hartmann has a great take on the ongling campaigning
Sun Feb 19, 2017, 03:33 PM
Feb 2017

Because the opposition is stronger than they anticipated, Bannon is sending dump out there to rally their idiot base to keep the pressure on the 'puke congress to enact their sh*tty agenda and other malfeasance.

While dump appears to the sane to be losing it during press conferences and public appearances, the drivel contains messages that appeal to his supporters. That's why it's critical that they discredit the media and others that level legitimate criticism.

 

Fast Walker 52

(7,723 posts)
70. how did they keep out protestors? I don't understand why more protestors wouldn't have signed up
Sun Feb 19, 2017, 03:37 PM
Feb 2017

and gotten in.

DrDan

(20,411 posts)
71. no screening of protesters - didn't even ask for tickets - you just got in line, went through
Sun Feb 19, 2017, 03:42 PM
Feb 2017

security, and went into the hanger

DrDan

(20,411 posts)
89. can't speak for anyone else - I was not "afraid" of going into the hanger, but was not going to
Sun Feb 19, 2017, 08:33 PM
Feb 2017

speak out while in there - just kept my mouth shut and did not speak to anyone

 

Still In Wisconsin

(4,450 posts)
86. You may be right... and how to put this...
Sun Feb 19, 2017, 07:13 PM
Feb 2017

He wasn't exactly svelte to begin with.

Oh and BTW how are you 'Huskers liking life in the Big Ten after a few years? I think you've got the right coach for your FB team now. I've heard he was Alvarez's first choice four years ago when we hired Gary Andersen, but he wouldn't come. Def. better than Pelini IMO.

-a Badger

DrDan

(20,411 posts)
90. no - but I swear he had stomach stapling in the past - I remember him in a suit with a
Sun Feb 19, 2017, 08:39 PM
Feb 2017

fairly flat stomach - I cannot find any link, but it sure sticks in my mind - he was on television and suddenly looked quite svelte

I am still not sold on Riley. He was brought in as a master-recruiter. I have yet to see it. I was a Pelini-fan until he went off the deep end his last season. My read - Riley is another Pelini, but a nice one. I am not convinced he can win the big ones, or take a team into the playoffs. Not unlike Bo. Definitely has clock-management gaps.

Always afraid to face the Badgers though.

anneboleyn

(5,611 posts)
130. Um, yes. He's as fat as a house. But of course he still thinks he looks great, not ridiculous.
Tue Feb 21, 2017, 09:40 PM
Feb 2017

In his mind he's always a "ten." Blech.

 

HoneyBadger

(2,297 posts)
94. It probably has bullet proof additions
Mon Feb 20, 2017, 05:04 AM
Feb 2017

Adds weight, bulk and makes it hotter. The pic from the back makes it look fairly obvious.

 

LanternWaste

(37,748 posts)
108. I'd pretend that to be the case as well.
Tue Feb 21, 2017, 04:33 PM
Feb 2017

I'd pretend that to be the case as well. I also pretend my suspicions are obvious, too.

Lotusflower70

(3,077 posts)
80. Omfg!
Sun Feb 19, 2017, 04:13 PM
Feb 2017

That is some scary stuff right there. He looks so creepy and unhealthy. Everybody send him so fast food. The Ego Stroke Tour 2017 continues. Thanks for your sacrifice and I am glad your camera didn't break.

Cha

(297,403 posts)
92. There's one brainwashed sucka..
Sun Feb 19, 2017, 09:05 PM
Feb 2017


Here's someone into reality @ a trump campaign rally!



Thanks DrDan

Cha

(297,403 posts)
93. Oh fuck the Trump rally just started with a terrified Melania saying the Our Father. This is like..
Sun Feb 19, 2017, 09:20 PM
Feb 2017



Great reconnaissance

onecent

(6,096 posts)
106. Oh my goodness last time I saw a man over 65 sweat like this from
Tue Feb 21, 2017, 04:31 PM
Feb 2017

speaking he fell over dead after his golf game....

DrDan

(20,411 posts)
117. and it wasn't that hot in there - he has some medical problems
Tue Feb 21, 2017, 05:31 PM
Feb 2017

by that time I had been standing in the crowd for over 3 hours and was not sweating nearly that much

DrDan

(20,411 posts)
116. Pam Bondi - Florida AG - probably headed to trump administration somewhere - he owes he
Tue Feb 21, 2017, 05:30 PM
Feb 2017

she stopped some lawsuits regarding trump university and an illegal campaign contribution to her from his foundation.

My guess - she is eyeing the governorship in 2 years when rick scott's term is up.

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