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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsGarrison Keillor: Donald Trump is done
https://www.google.com/amp/www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/commentary/ct-manafort-donald-trump-tweets-20171030-story,amp.htmlWhen his old campaign manager was indicted Monday, Mr. Trump called me on the phone, crying like a baby, and begged me to endorse him. I said, "You're already president, Mr. President. You were elected." He said, "I'd still like your endorsement." I have a recording of the phone call. It's so sad. Donald Trump is done. He couldn't get elected dogcatcher in New York, his hometown. I was very very nice about it. Very nice. But New Yorkers love dogs and he does not. There are 14 recorded instances of him kicking small dogs, and I have documentary proof of all but two of them.
Plus many other instances of him running around grabbing women's cats. Knocked on the door, grabbed the cat, walked away. Just to show that a famous rich guy could get away with it. Where is the apology? No, the man couldn't even get a job as a school crossing guard in New York. Look at him leading his grandchildren toward the helicopter thank God there's a Marine there to keep them from walking into the rotor.
He's very wary of children, afraid they'll pull off the wig. It's from La Bouffant on 8th & 45th, 3rd floor. Horsehair. Palomino filly. I have receipts.
Trump shot a man on Fifth Avenue last year just to see if he could get away with it and he did. His base said, "Well, some people just need to be shot, that's all. As a warning to the others." Why is he so hung up on virility? Because the Army rejected him on account of bone spurs that you get from wearing high heels. Everybody knows that.
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Madam45for2923
(7,178 posts)Garrrison hasn't lost it.
JohnnyLib2
(11,212 posts)trof
(54,256 posts)Keep it up.
pangaia
(24,324 posts)"Only places he can draw a crowd are rural areas where billboards are riddled with bullet holes, shot by men angry because they can't read. "
madokie
(51,076 posts)Garrison Keillor
mountain grammy
(26,648 posts)Thanks for posting. He always makes me feel better.
Roland99
(53,342 posts)NastyRiffraff
(12,448 posts)I've always loved him, since listening to him on NPR.
Danascot
(4,694 posts)if somebody on the right were clever enough to write a similar piece disparaging Hillary, the mob would be taking it all as gospel.
Hekate
(90,793 posts)Please, no false equivalencies here.
ananda
(28,876 posts)Love it!
longship
(40,416 posts)Thanks, Garrison!
Shrike47
(6,913 posts)malaise
(269,157 posts)Delish!
Cuthbert Allgood
(4,965 posts)Last edited Tue Oct 31, 2017, 05:58 PM - Edit history (1)
and isn't nearly as clever as he thinks he is.
He's the "I'm a sophomore English major and I'm SOOOOO cool" favorite. Then you get exposed to much better satirists and you realize he's better than a lot but by no means near the best.
I realize my opinion does not reflect reality for all.
mac56
(17,574 posts)Cuthbert Allgood
(4,965 posts)"Is this the literary equivalent of 'My favorite band is the best EVER'?"
Lots of people were gushing about him. I don't like him. I clearly indicated this was just my opinion and wasn't trying to make it a "I know better" deal.
Wednesdays
(17,408 posts)However, my criticism of the article is that he switched back and forth between hyperbole and reality, and it was hard for me to follow at times.
whathehell
(29,090 posts)because nothing can compete with a turd in a punch bowl.
Cuthbert Allgood
(4,965 posts)I didn't know this was a "I love Keillor" thread.
whathehell
(29,090 posts)Whatever you say.
cwydro
(51,308 posts)Thats usually a good indicator...
Cuthbert Allgood
(4,965 posts)of saying I didn't like an author. If that offends people...whatever.
Let me try again: YAY KEILLOR! What an American genius!
cwydro
(51,308 posts)but yes, sometimes one catches heat for it here.
I like him, but my best friend doesnt - has never caused us a problem though lol.
femmedem
(8,207 posts)I grew up listening to Prairie Home Companion so I'm biased towards Keillor, although I think his writing is a little flatter on the page. But either way, this is a discussion board and we should be able to discuss without getting flamed.
Cuthbert Allgood
(4,965 posts)since you jumped on the "errors mean the message is pointless" bandwagon.
whathehell
(29,090 posts)You're funny.
whathehell
(29,090 posts)FakeNoose
(32,748 posts)... also being from the Midwest helps. Not the sophomore English majors though.
Garrison Keillor appeals to those of us who went to college in the 60's and 70's, and we all decided that Kurt Vonnegut was our favorite author. If you get Vonnegut, then you probably get Kiellor too.
Cuthbert Allgood
(4,965 posts)and grew up in ND. I can appreciate why people like him; he just never landed for me.
And I LOVE Vonnegut. One of my favorite authors. And I would put him leagues above Keillor for satire.
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Cuthbert Allgood
(4,965 posts)But, yes, I had the wrong to in my haste. Thanks for pointing that out.
If I said I liked him would I be qualified to judge him?
whathehell
(29,090 posts)Bradical79
(4,490 posts)I appreciate really good seamless and subtle saitire, but under the Trump presidency it's almost too close to the real thing. I've nearly been fooled a few times. Being a bit over the top and try hard is almost neccesary to not contribute to the fake news innundating the web, lol.
Cuthbert Allgood
(4,965 posts)I guess I'm more a fan of Borowitz at this point, but for the same reasons. He is over the top and just constantly on point.
I clearly just don't like Keillor's style and that impacts my consumption of him--much like Dickens. The style makes it hard for me to get to the message.
Frustratedlady
(16,254 posts)in retirement. He isn't held down by restrictions on what he can say.
It is obvious he has no love for Trump. That makes him even more special.
FakeNoose
(32,748 posts)They should book Kiellor on the "60 Minutes" show to do an Andy Rooney-type humor segment.
He'd be great!
unblock
(52,317 posts)louis-t
(23,297 posts)Miles Archer
(18,837 posts)ailsagirl
(22,899 posts)THIS clod is too stupid. He'll hang in there as long as he possibly can.
sakabatou
(42,174 posts)lunasun
(21,646 posts)cwydro
(51,308 posts)Thanks for posting!
Blue Owl
(50,494 posts)n/t
Initech
(100,102 posts)sandensea
(21,664 posts)And pass the powder-milk biscuits!
Fiendish Thingy
(15,656 posts)Really seems like it was intended for an audience of one.
Ukapau
(78 posts)the fingers on the oxygen line to be Democratic or Republican?
Nuff said. Generally -- who loves you?
calimary
(81,466 posts)What a treat! Im gonna go read it again!