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Is Trump the most poorly spoken individual ever to occupy that office? (Original Post) Ligyron Apr 2017 OP
The contrast between Trump and King Abdullah is night and day. Glimmer of Hope Apr 2017 #1
Sadly mzteaze Apr 2017 #6
My thoughts exactly. Ligyron Apr 2017 #7
The King's mother was British. He attended Sandhurst & served in British army. CottonBear Apr 2017 #21
The contrast between Dolt45 and George Fucking Bush is clear enough! randome Apr 2017 #8
You win the thread malaise Apr 2017 #50
He is the biggest whiner. Skidmore Apr 2017 #2
Trump has cried about inheriting a mess before.(I have not had TV on so did not listen) riversedge Apr 2017 #3
one word bdamomma Apr 2017 #10
There are always crises and challenges around the world True Dough Apr 2017 #30
By far liberal N proud Apr 2017 #4
It goes to show the selling power of pure unvarnished bigotry. Charles Bukowski Apr 2017 #20
He is VERY, VERY, the worst. He is Huge and Very Very Bad. You know that. He is VERY Bad. Yes. trueblue2007 Apr 2017 #5
You know, if you do too much of that, you may find it becoming the norm for you. randome Apr 2017 #9
Lol .... Ha ha. I will NEVER sink to Donald Rump's level. trueblue2007 Apr 2017 #47
This I can tell you. Buh-leave me! Grammy23 Apr 2017 #16
He's YUGER than GYNA! nt JTFrog Apr 2017 #36
W is soooo happy lame54 Apr 2017 #11
. underpants Apr 2017 #28
W's best quote ever: "That was some weird shit." Ilsa Apr 2017 #37
Yes. underpants Apr 2017 #39
He is the most poorly spoken individual to ever occupy a fucking bathroom! world wide wally Apr 2017 #12
I had it on mute marlakay Apr 2017 #13
Not just the Presidency Bradical79 Apr 2017 #14
+1 Charles Bukowski Apr 2017 #52
And to think Dubya.... Tripper11 Apr 2017 #15
I bet that W would at least be fun to have a beer with groundloop Apr 2017 #40
No. W is a smarmy asshole who would not want to be around anyone madinmaryland Apr 2017 #51
Without doubt. Jane Austin Apr 2017 #17
Bigly. nt Buns_of_Fire Apr 2017 #18
He is truly incoherent and incomprehensible. yallerdawg Apr 2017 #19
Yes. He. Is. superpatriotman Apr 2017 #22
Yes, he even beats Reagan. nikibatts Apr 2017 #23
I'm no fan of Reagan, but he was an excellent Charles Bukowski Apr 2017 #53
Hitler will always be the worst world leader in history. Initech Apr 2017 #24
Bush had a better mastery of Spanish. GeorgeGist Apr 2017 #25
Imagine what that says about his supporters. Eliot Rosewater Apr 2017 #26
We know hes the least popular! caroldansen Apr 2017 #27
Woodrow Wilson after his stroke makes for a close second Jonny Appleseed Apr 2017 #29
That's what I was going to say. Warren DeMontague Apr 2017 #46
I believe he speaks at a level he thinks his supporters will get. TDale313 Apr 2017 #31
I think it's all he can manage... Phentex Apr 2017 #41
he's the most poorly equipped to run an ice cream truck, let alone the U.S.A. spanone Apr 2017 #32
And his daughter is an idiot too. Rorey Apr 2017 #33
I think you're forgetting the 19th President of the United States.... Tommy_Carcetti Apr 2017 #34
Bwahahaha! Ligyron Apr 2017 #49
"Fool me...you can't get fooled again!" JTFrog Apr 2017 #35
It was excruciating to watch elfin Apr 2017 #38
I didn't think anyone would ever surpass W in that regard. Still In Wisconsin Apr 2017 #42
. joet67 Apr 2017 #43
Dumbya would give him a fair enough run for the money. lpbk2713 Apr 2017 #44
It was embarassing to watch him repeat his few phrases over and over. dae Apr 2017 #45
Calling it a form of speech is generous. BSdetect Apr 2017 #48
The excessive use of superlatives is a dead giveaway. There's no there...there. n/t Tarheel_Dem Apr 2017 #54
Very Very Very northoftheborder Apr 2017 #55
I thought W footinmouth Apr 2017 #56
Since Harding anyway! Spider Jerusalem Apr 2017 #57
tRump is the most poorly bdamomma Apr 2017 #58

mzteaze

(448 posts)
6. Sadly
Wed Apr 5, 2017, 01:40 PM
Apr 2017

The contrast between the Dump and EVERY world leader that's visited has been vast. If it was limited to the Dump's issues with extemporaneous speaking & answering questions, it wouldn't be as big a problem. But he stumbles with prepared, printed statements as well.

 

randome

(34,845 posts)
8. The contrast between Dolt45 and George Fucking Bush is clear enough!
Wed Apr 5, 2017, 01:42 PM
Apr 2017

[hr][font color="blue"][center]"If you're bored then you're boring." -Harvey Danger[/center][/font][hr]

True Dough

(17,314 posts)
30. There are always crises and challenges around the world
Wed Apr 5, 2017, 03:02 PM
Apr 2017

Every president has had to contend with various problems upon entering office, it's part and parcel with the job. The difference between presidents is their mindset in tackling those issues. Some are strategic in their actions and brilliant in their discourse. Others, like Drumpf, whine and complain and point fingers. He ADDS to the problems.

liberal N proud

(60,339 posts)
4. By far
Wed Apr 5, 2017, 01:37 PM
Apr 2017

Prior to 2016, anyone with his inability to speak would not even gotten him in to the primary let alone win it and the presidency.

I have seen 3rd graders with a better vocabulary and eloquence in speaking.

 

Charles Bukowski

(1,132 posts)
20. It goes to show the selling power of pure unvarnished bigotry.
Wed Apr 5, 2017, 02:29 PM
Apr 2017

I don't think a Democratic candidate would have survived attacking McCain's war service, nevermind a Republican. Donald "Mexicans are Rapists" Trump vaulted to first place and eventually won the nomination.

trueblue2007

(17,234 posts)
5. He is VERY, VERY, the worst. He is Huge and Very Very Bad. You know that. He is VERY Bad. Yes.
Wed Apr 5, 2017, 01:38 PM
Apr 2017

Huge and Bad, the Worst and what's more. He is Hugely the Worst. Everyone knows. "Believe me".
He has always been Very bad. We all know that. Besides being Nasty, he is the Worst speaker ever.

Does that cover his ability to NOT be articulate and be the Very Worst Man to occupy the White House? Hugely.

 

randome

(34,845 posts)
9. You know, if you do too much of that, you may find it becoming the norm for you.
Wed Apr 5, 2017, 01:43 PM
Apr 2017

Be careful.
[hr][font color="blue"][center]"If you're bored then you're boring." -Harvey Danger[/center][/font][hr]

Ilsa

(61,697 posts)
37. W's best quote ever: "That was some weird shit."
Wed Apr 5, 2017, 03:42 PM
Apr 2017

Said right after 45 finished his inauguration speech.

 

Bradical79

(4,490 posts)
14. Not just the Presidency
Wed Apr 5, 2017, 01:49 PM
Apr 2017

Worst I've ever heard from anyone in any leadership position in the government or private sector.

Tripper11

(4,338 posts)
15. And to think Dubya....
Wed Apr 5, 2017, 01:50 PM
Apr 2017

.... was easily the poorest speaker. His little uncomfortable chuckles, slight ad-libs that were a disaster.
And now we have this gong show.

madinmaryland

(64,933 posts)
51. No. W is a smarmy asshole who would not want to be around anyone
Wed Apr 5, 2017, 07:43 PM
Apr 2017

below him. Fuck W. Oh and Fuck tRump. Rightwing Elitist motherfuckers. Damn them all to hell.

yallerdawg

(16,104 posts)
19. He is truly incoherent and incomprehensible.
Wed Apr 5, 2017, 02:26 PM
Apr 2017

In addition to being a pathological liar.

Every time he shakes hands with despots and dictators, it reminds me of his public spurning of the democratically-elected Angela Merkel.

This demented occupant of the White House has to be removed.

 

Charles Bukowski

(1,132 posts)
53. I'm no fan of Reagan, but he was an excellent
Wed Apr 5, 2017, 07:56 PM
Apr 2017

public speaker. He shit more eloquence than Donald could ever dream of possessing.

Initech

(100,097 posts)
24. Hitler will always be the worst world leader in history.
Wed Apr 5, 2017, 02:39 PM
Apr 2017

But Trump could easily make a case for second worst.

Warren DeMontague

(80,708 posts)
46. That's what I was going to say.
Wed Apr 5, 2017, 04:47 PM
Apr 2017

Or wasn't Harrison basically bedridden for the month between his inauguration and his death?

TDale313

(7,820 posts)
31. I believe he speaks at a level he thinks his supporters will get.
Wed Apr 5, 2017, 03:18 PM
Apr 2017

Simple words/phrases repeated over and over. No complexity or abstract thought. Intellectually lazy. I don't know if this is all part of the con or if this is just the level he operates on. I do know his supporters lap it up.

Phentex

(16,334 posts)
41. I think it's all he can manage...
Wed Apr 5, 2017, 03:49 PM
Apr 2017

He seems to be very nervous. He struggles with phrasing even about the most simple of topics. The more difficult topics are an absolute nightmare for him because he hasn't a clue what people are talking about.

Rorey

(8,445 posts)
33. And his daughter is an idiot too.
Wed Apr 5, 2017, 03:27 PM
Apr 2017

Can't stand to hear her speak. She says a whole lot of words with absolutely no substance.

I'm going to enjoy seeing them ALL brought down.

 

JTFrog

(14,274 posts)
35. "Fool me...you can't get fooled again!"
Wed Apr 5, 2017, 03:29 PM
Apr 2017

He has had some close competition, but he is definitely winning bigly in the illiterate department.

elfin

(6,262 posts)
38. It was excruciating to watch
Wed Apr 5, 2017, 03:43 PM
Apr 2017

Looked like he was winging it in many portions to disastrous effect. He is an historical, monumental embarrassment to the office and to the country.

 

Still In Wisconsin

(4,450 posts)
42. I didn't think anyone would ever surpass W in that regard.
Wed Apr 5, 2017, 04:35 PM
Apr 2017

Boy, was I wrong. Drumpf makes W sound like a damn Rhodes Scholar.

dae

(3,396 posts)
45. It was embarassing to watch him repeat his few phrases over and over.
Wed Apr 5, 2017, 04:45 PM
Apr 2017

Katy Tur called it "fluffing" his statements to make it seem he knew what he was talking about.
She was brutal in her Trump assessment and I loved it.
Also, King Abdullah was shmoozing the Hell out of Trump who lapped it up. Abdullah knew what he was doing, Trump looked like a preening peacock while being praised. For a second there I thought he was imitating Alex Baldwin.

footinmouth

(747 posts)
56. I thought W
Wed Apr 5, 2017, 10:18 PM
Apr 2017

Had this one wrapped up. Mr. "Strategery" and "children's do learn" has been outdone. Trump has even made Sarah Palin sound somewhat intelligent.

bdamomma

(63,917 posts)
58. tRump is the most poorly
Wed Apr 5, 2017, 11:13 PM
Apr 2017

spoken individual period. But his followers continue to follow this non intellectual man/child over the cliff.

He is a tarnish/blemish on our country and us, how much longer can we bear this imbecile. He is an insult to all of us who have a brain.

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