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kytngirl

(99 posts)
Wed Feb 15, 2017, 06:04 PM Feb 2017

Trump to take breather from White House, hold rally this weekend

Source: Politico.com

President Donald Trump is returning to the trail.

The president will hold a rally Saturday afternoon at a hangar in Melbourne, Florida. It will be his first campaign-style rally since his so-called thank-you tour during the transition period to states he won in November.

“Join me in Florida this Saturday at 5pm for a rally at the Orlando-Melbourne International Airport!” Trump tweeted from his personal Twitter handle, along with a link for supporters to RSVP.

Read more: http://www.politico.com/story/2017/02/trump-rally-melbourne-florida-235061



I guess these "rallies" are the only way he can feel the love. He's pathetic.
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Trump to take breather from White House, hold rally this weekend (Original Post) kytngirl Feb 2017 OP
Breather? Are you fucking kidding me? He's barely been there. nt Guy Whitey Corngood Feb 2017 #1
oh, but it's been a very, very long few weeks.... unblock Feb 2017 #4
Weeks?!..... Wait! What's today's date? nt Guy Whitey Corngood Feb 2017 #6
I know, right? volstork Feb 2017 #76
LOL! I called it. What, yesterday? Day before? Hortensis Feb 2017 #84
he clearly needs an urgent self confidence rabies injection boost from his rabid mob.. BREMPRO Feb 2017 #40
LOL!! ailsagirl Feb 2017 #47
Once they get word of so many protestors, he will have to cancel again!! adigal Feb 2017 #66
Sweet! DK504 Feb 2017 #87
Great stamina. The best stamina. simguy225 Feb 2017 #91
It feels like President Obama... 3catwoman3 Feb 2017 #101
All he does is sit on the pot and tweet. Cha Feb 2017 #103
they're called "rallies" to rally the crowd. but in donnie's case, unblock Feb 2017 #2
Agree, such a pathetic asswipe nt iluvtennis Feb 2017 #3
Are you effing kidding me? skylucy Feb 2017 #5
This message was self-deleted by its author Pacifist Patriot Feb 2017 #15
Wouldn't it be nice if it were like his inauguration and Cha Feb 2017 #104
I'm hoping that there will be a major anti tRump rally to greet him. skylucy Feb 2017 #107
Oh yeah, the anti-trumps can show up! Cha Feb 2017 #108
he is in search for those that still believe his BS Motley13 Feb 2017 #7
This message was self-deleted by its author Pacifist Patriot Feb 2017 #14
Good he needs to learn not eveyone loves him. notdarkyet Feb 2017 #17
It would be great if everyone just stood there WhiteTara Feb 2017 #27
I like it. jazzcat23 Feb 2017 #70
Awesome wryter2000 Feb 2017 #31
Please proceed protesters! sheshe2 Feb 2017 #72
Good. thanks for post. riversedge Feb 2017 #106
yeap, his ego needs validation by his minions onetexan Feb 2017 #25
how big of a space is it? pstokely Feb 2017 #41
What if no one shows, or under 50? Oh my..n/t monmouth4 Feb 2017 #8
Progressives in the area already coordinating his welcome Pacifist Patriot Feb 2017 #11
What a joke. Breather ? This is just a phony reason to go to Mar a Lago this weekend. Trust Buster Feb 2017 #9
Not sure about that Pacifist Patriot Feb 2017 #12
Little matter... simguy225 Feb 2017 #92
This message was self-deleted by its author Pacifist Patriot Feb 2017 #10
Benedict Donald kerouac2 Feb 2017 #13
Traitor...Benedict Donald...learn to read... notdarkyet Feb 2017 #19
Here's one: Liberalagogo Feb 2017 #28
Brilliant Pacifist Patriot Feb 2017 #35
"Who would Jesus deport?" wryter2000 Feb 2017 #29
This message was self-deleted by its author Pacifist Patriot Feb 2017 #36
NYET! central scrutinizer Feb 2017 #55
Ooh I like that! underpants Feb 2017 #69
His head superimposed on the Russian flag obamanut2012 Feb 2017 #67
Whatever it says make sure to include the Russian translation. briv1016 Feb 2017 #88
I'm sure only his supporters will be allowed in hibbing Feb 2017 #16
Holding it at an airport not fooled Feb 2017 #80
Agreed it sounds like wants to hear the crowd chanting his praises rather than hear news reports cstanleytech Feb 2017 #18
Ha ha! He's in for a rude awakening! Pacifist Patriot Feb 2017 #23
Depends where he holds the event. If he can make it private for "security" reasons he could cstanleytech Feb 2017 #32
While he's away..... Tinker Trebucet Feb 2017 #20
He's pathetically weak. He has to surround himself with idiots who'll tell him how great he is. Judi Lynn Feb 2017 #21
Rallies are his safe space (nt) muriel_volestrangler Feb 2017 #22
I hope no one shows up ailsagirl Feb 2017 #50
His handlers are trying to keep him Corgigal Feb 2017 #24
clearly the EPD of the Secret Service has interceded with a critical threat to his ego... BREMPRO Feb 2017 #42
His "handlers" MFM008 Feb 2017 #71
And Hillary was the one who had no stamina? BlueStater Feb 2017 #26
I swear to God, this bozo had better stay out of Oakland wryter2000 Feb 2017 #30
Donald Ducks Out Again. displacedtexan Feb 2017 #33
hee-hee!! ailsagirl Feb 2017 #49
I see what you did there! NastyRiffraff Feb 2017 #63
Makes you wonder if he has a secret Putin hotline installed at Mar-a-Largo BumRushDaShow Feb 2017 #68
Look at all the props. So staged.... pfitz59 Feb 2017 #100
Traditionally BumRushDaShow Feb 2017 #102
By using airport he will miss the adoring throngs crowding the streets on a motorcade route. . . .nt Bernardo de La Paz Feb 2017 #34
And golfing SHRED Feb 2017 #37
not even good. i've seen his brutish golf swing- about as good as his ability to govern. BREMPRO Feb 2017 #44
But you will never, ever, see a photo of him actually playing golf as president.... Brother Buzz Feb 2017 #52
As president, shouldn't Trump have more important things to do besides this? procon Feb 2017 #38
Who's paying for this? left-of-center2012 Feb 2017 #39
He wants protesters to show up so he can count them as part of his yuge crowds... Chakaconcarne Feb 2017 #43
He is addicted to praise and will no stop running for office randr Feb 2017 #45
$3,000,000 Blue Idaho Feb 2017 #46
Someone should ask white working class America Blue_Tires Feb 2017 #51
No kidding! Blue Idaho Feb 2017 #53
I'm expecting a similar level of outrage from Milbank this time: Blue_Tires Feb 2017 #48
SAD! JenniferJuniper Feb 2017 #54
low energy republican Achilleaze Feb 2017 #56
How can anyone support this traitor? UCmeNdc Feb 2017 #57
he can probably still find 100 or so deplorables to fill a ballroom pstokely Feb 2017 #60
Man, that's gonna take a lot of black plastic to 2naSalit Feb 2017 #58
This isnt a rally Stark85james Feb 2017 #59
Please... Mike Nelson Feb 2017 #61
You mean he's not going to invite his supporters to Mar a Lago? Solly Mack Feb 2017 #62
But.... Turbineguy Feb 2017 #64
"Biggest Support-Trump rally ever held in a Melbourne hangar! Incredible!" struggle4progress Feb 2017 #65
This "man" is not a president. neeksgeek Feb 2017 #73
Trump's "rallies..." Archae Feb 2017 #74
Unless the protesters are all wearing the same color... More_Cowbell Feb 2017 #75
Why do I think this rally is going to get ugly and fights will break out and get cancelled? kimbutgar Feb 2017 #77
More fascist practice liberal N proud Feb 2017 #78
I can see why he needs a break... dhill926 Feb 2017 #79
I hope a lot of people.. coco22 Feb 2017 #81
Bush W was in Florida during the 911 attack... C Moon Feb 2017 #82
EVERY DU'er in the area: GO!!!!!! OldRedneck Feb 2017 #83
Exactly! This needs to be freedom loving Americans at this event...to protest. And not one to two... johnnyrocket Feb 2017 #90
I hope he gets "indivisibled." fierywoman Feb 2017 #85
FUN FACT: The last modern leader to hold rallies after bein' elected was Adolf Hitler. It's a dicta riversedge Feb 2017 #86
hitler 101.. surprised more aren't replying here.. thanks, rivers! Cha Feb 2017 #105
So, he's paying a visit to Nuremburg? regnaD kciN Feb 2017 #89
He needs time off!! He hasn't been to Florida since well em....last weekend nt Bengus81 Feb 2017 #93
I hope they end up throwing his treasonous ass in jail so taxpayers don't have to fund this crap NoGoodNamesLeft Feb 2017 #94
Remember ANY Trump supporter who shows up on Saturday has been PAID to do so..... Bengus81 Feb 2017 #95
Isn't he the bestest, healthiest, smartest, most perfect person on the planet? spiderpig Feb 2017 #96
Will there be an anti-SCROTUS counter protest? djg21 Feb 2017 #97
Are we paying for this rally? jO456 Feb 2017 #98
I can' wait to hear how he won the primary and the general for the umpteenth time... AKing Feb 2017 #99
He will have a meltdown due to low attendance, fall off the stage and break his collarbone. randome Feb 2017 #109
We better not have to pay for hired extras pandr32 Feb 2017 #110

Hortensis

(58,785 posts)
84. LOL! I called it. What, yesterday? Day before?
Wed Feb 15, 2017, 09:32 PM
Feb 2017

I predicted Trump would go have a rally, that he had to be be needing a fix of adoring crowds yelling approval of everything he said, no matter how stupid or despicable. He'll be reliving his glory days of the primaries, as usual, and of course explaining, repetitively, how he really won the popular vote.

BREMPRO

(2,331 posts)
40. he clearly needs an urgent self confidence rabies injection boost from his rabid mob..
Wed Feb 15, 2017, 06:55 PM
Feb 2017

Washington is so full of competent qualified people who question his ability and motives... gotta get out of there!

DK504

(3,847 posts)
87. Sweet!
Wed Feb 15, 2017, 09:47 PM
Feb 2017

Interrupt the Orange Menace's wanna be Nuremberg Rally so he fells better about himself and can lie like the dog he is.

Response to skylucy (Reply #5)

skylucy

(3,740 posts)
107. I'm hoping that there will be a major anti tRump rally to greet him.
Thu Feb 16, 2017, 10:02 AM
Feb 2017

And, yes, lots of empty seats inside!

Love ya, Cha!

Motley13

(3,867 posts)
7. he is in search for those that still believe his BS
Wed Feb 15, 2017, 06:10 PM
Feb 2017

I expect a low turnout, I hope, unless it's protesters

Response to Motley13 (Reply #7)

WhiteTara

(29,721 posts)
27. It would be great if everyone just stood there
Wed Feb 15, 2017, 06:36 PM
Feb 2017

silently and with their backs turned. Be a great photo and message.

jazzcat23

(176 posts)
70. I like it.
Wed Feb 15, 2017, 08:14 PM
Feb 2017

What a great idea, if only we could actually pull it off. I'm sure his head would literally explode if that happened. He has no business only 'being president' on weekdays, or when he isn't too tired! Look how much they bitched about Obama being out of the white house! But Obama was actually doing the business of this country, not doing HIS OWN business. Not patting his own back, not trotting around saying "Look at me, how great am I" tRump is only campaigning for the next 4 yrs.... not that he's going to make it through the first 4 yrs.
Somebody had better slap some sense into this man-baby before we all die. He's managed to steal from the people almost 12 million for that next campaign...maybe just to pay off all those who cheated him into the WH. Or maybe future pay-offs? Once they remove all consumer protections, we are screwed up one side and down the other..

onetexan

(13,056 posts)
25. yeap, his ego needs validation by his minions
Wed Feb 15, 2017, 06:33 PM
Feb 2017

to embolden him. It's been less than a month and his performance has been not just miserable but destructive and devastating. I hope alot of Dems in the area go out there and drown out these idiots.

Pacifist Patriot

(24,654 posts)
11. Progressives in the area already coordinating his welcome
Wed Feb 15, 2017, 06:18 PM
Feb 2017

Last edited Fri Mar 30, 2018, 02:39 PM - Edit history (1)

Isn't going to be the feel good rally he assumes it will be.

 

Trust Buster

(7,299 posts)
9. What a joke. Breather ? This is just a phony reason to go to Mar a Lago this weekend.
Wed Feb 15, 2017, 06:13 PM
Feb 2017

This guy is a full time asshole and a part time presidential stunt double.

Response to kytngirl (Original post)

kerouac2

(449 posts)
13. Benedict Donald
Wed Feb 15, 2017, 06:19 PM
Feb 2017

"Benedict Donald" would look pretty good on a sign for the traitor in chief.

Hey, "Traitor in Chief" works too!

wryter2000

(46,077 posts)
29. "Who would Jesus deport?"
Wed Feb 15, 2017, 06:40 PM
Feb 2017

My favorite one at the Women's March was a guy with a sign, "Donald Trump made me queer."

Response to wryter2000 (Reply #29)

hibbing

(10,109 posts)
16. I'm sure only his supporters will be allowed in
Wed Feb 15, 2017, 06:22 PM
Feb 2017

However they work that out. I was lucky enough to see President Obama speak and everyone was so happy and excited. This mob will be all angry people.

Peace

cstanleytech

(26,318 posts)
18. Agreed it sounds like wants to hear the crowd chanting his praises rather than hear news reports
Wed Feb 15, 2017, 06:22 PM
Feb 2017

that he is a failure as a human being and a President.

cstanleytech

(26,318 posts)
32. Depends where he holds the event. If he can make it private for "security" reasons he could
Wed Feb 15, 2017, 06:48 PM
Feb 2017

then hire himself an entire audience to applaud for him like he did for that trip to the CIA.

Tinker Trebucet

(17 posts)
20. While he's away.....
Wed Feb 15, 2017, 06:25 PM
Feb 2017

.....perhaps we should sneak over to his house and lock him out. Lock him out! Lock him out!

link:

Edited for spelling. Christ, I'm still waiting for all of my college to kick in.

Judi Lynn

(160,601 posts)
21. He's pathetically weak. He has to surround himself with idiots who'll tell him how great he is.
Wed Feb 15, 2017, 06:27 PM
Feb 2017

Gotta love up old Dirty Orange Bastard. Him's feewin' a wittle down, after a hard week almost working.

Even his fools should realize it's time people stop indulging him. They need to get on with their lives, if they actually have any.

Corgigal

(9,291 posts)
24. His handlers are trying to keep him
Wed Feb 15, 2017, 06:31 PM
Feb 2017

Happy and out of the TV loop. His narcissism might not allow him to see what is going on. His handlers are trying to keep it that way.

wryter2000

(46,077 posts)
30. I swear to God, this bozo had better stay out of Oakland
Wed Feb 15, 2017, 06:40 PM
Feb 2017

We'd just love to give him a Bump City greeting.

displacedtexan

(15,696 posts)
33. Donald Ducks Out Again.
Wed Feb 15, 2017, 06:48 PM
Feb 2017

I agree that this is an excuse to take another weekend off. Since he'll be in Florida, he might as well sleep in his own bed, right? Makes perfect sense...if you're convinced you're the smartest man who ever lived.

No wonder Wolf Blitzer looks more worried on TV today than he's ever looked before. There's some serious effing crap going on, and Unpresidented Twump is taking another vacay?

Deplorable.

BumRushDaShow

(129,376 posts)
68. Makes you wonder if he has a secret Putin hotline installed at Mar-a-Largo
Wed Feb 15, 2017, 08:08 PM
Feb 2017

that he uses when not at the WH chatting it up with him -

pfitz59

(10,388 posts)
100. Look at all the props. So staged....
Thu Feb 16, 2017, 01:38 AM
Feb 2017

What a worthless photo..... as if Trump read any of those papers...

BumRushDaShow

(129,376 posts)
102. Traditionally
Thu Feb 16, 2017, 07:21 AM
Feb 2017

people in power were often shown with completely clear desks save for what was directly in front of them and in their hand - supposedly because any "clutter" around them represented "clutter of the mind", and that was a big no-no.

It is staged because he doesn't operate that way - he wants single page executive summaries and bullet points and his staff is supposed to take care of all those files.

Brother Buzz

(36,458 posts)
52. But you will never, ever, see a photo of him actually playing golf as president....
Wed Feb 15, 2017, 07:10 PM
Feb 2017

So you got spit trying to prove he played golf. nada zip zilch zero

procon

(15,805 posts)
38. As president, shouldn't Trump have more important things to do besides this?
Wed Feb 15, 2017, 06:53 PM
Feb 2017

Poor, Obama, he had it all wrong and practically worked himself to death when he could have just partied every weekend just like Trump.

Chakaconcarne

(2,460 posts)
43. He wants protesters to show up so he can count them as part of his yuge crowds...
Wed Feb 15, 2017, 07:01 PM
Feb 2017

Everyone should wear pink, so any photos can distinguish the numbers.

randr

(12,414 posts)
45. He is addicted to praise and will no stop running for office
Wed Feb 15, 2017, 07:06 PM
Feb 2017

He has not accomplished on iota of work for the people of these United States. All he has done is to create and throw bones at his minions in order to gather applause.
With the exception of course

Blue Idaho

(5,057 posts)
46. $3,000,000
Wed Feb 15, 2017, 07:07 PM
Feb 2017

That's what it costs every time Trump takes a weekend off in Florida. This will make weekend number four since being sworn in. That's $12,000,000 taxpayer dollars that bum has spent on his fragile ego and his less than impressive stamina.

Blue_Tires

(55,445 posts)
51. Someone should ask white working class America
Wed Feb 15, 2017, 07:10 PM
Feb 2017

how that whole 'drain the swamp' thing is working out for them...


I'm also interested to ask them how many of their factory jobs have returned...

Blue Idaho

(5,057 posts)
53. No kidding!
Wed Feb 15, 2017, 07:15 PM
Feb 2017

The sooner these folks realize they were played by a con man - the sooner they can start apologizing to the rest of us for putting a madman in charge of the WH.

UCmeNdc

(9,600 posts)
57. How can anyone support this traitor?
Wed Feb 15, 2017, 07:16 PM
Feb 2017

It is becoming quite clear Trump is a Russian controlled puppet. There needs to be a special prosecutor with sopeana power tasked to get to the bottom of this mess.

 

Stark85james

(20 posts)
59. This isnt a rally
Wed Feb 15, 2017, 07:25 PM
Feb 2017

He needs to speak with a russian courrier. Hes transmitting messages every weekend. Watch for a russian flying in people!

Solly Mack

(90,780 posts)
62. You mean he's not going to invite his supporters to Mar a Lago?
Wed Feb 15, 2017, 07:45 PM
Feb 2017

Shocker.

Dear Trump Voters,

He's just not that into you.

More_Cowbell

(2,191 posts)
75. Unless the protesters are all wearing the same color...
Wed Feb 15, 2017, 08:26 PM
Feb 2017

Trump will claim them as his own supporters.

eta: I just noticed you need tickets. I guess they'll make sure only registered Republicans get in? https://www.donaldjtrump.com/schedule/register/melbourne-fl-2017/

kimbutgar

(21,181 posts)
77. Why do I think this rally is going to get ugly and fights will break out and get cancelled?
Wed Feb 15, 2017, 08:30 PM
Feb 2017

I just don't think he can have those big rallies anymore. There is a lot of anger out there and I see massive protests and fights among supporters and demonstrators a mini civil war playing out. And if anyone dies chump will have blood on his hands.

coco22

(1,258 posts)
81. I hope a lot of people..
Wed Feb 15, 2017, 09:00 PM
Feb 2017

Who are having buyers remorse show up and he doesn't get the welcome he expected. He is trying to see who is still with him.

 

OldRedneck

(1,397 posts)
83. EVERY DU'er in the area: GO!!!!!!
Wed Feb 15, 2017, 09:29 PM
Feb 2017


WHEN & WHERE

Orlando- Melbourne International Airport

AeroMod International Hangar

100 Aerospace Drive Unit 6

Melbourne, Florida, 32901

Saturday, February 18, 2017 at 5:00 PM (EST)



This should be fun!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

johnnyrocket

(1,773 posts)
90. Exactly! This needs to be freedom loving Americans at this event...to protest. And not one to two...
Wed Feb 15, 2017, 10:57 PM
Feb 2017

...causing a stir, we need hundreds there to overwhelm, force him to quit the event.

riversedge

(70,286 posts)
86. FUN FACT: The last modern leader to hold rallies after bein' elected was Adolf Hitler. It's a dicta
Wed Feb 15, 2017, 09:42 PM
Feb 2017

I have no idea if true or not but does seem strange for him to have a rally. He already had his thank you tours.



Tea Pain ?@TeaPainUSA 3h3 hours ago

FUN FACT: The last modern leader to hold rallies after bein' elected was Adolf Hitler. It's a dictator thing.



Cha

(297,566 posts)
105. hitler 101.. surprised more aren't replying here.. thanks, rivers!
Thu Feb 16, 2017, 09:53 AM
Feb 2017



I know President Obama was too busy working to get his ego pumped by rallies after he was elected.

spiderpig

(10,419 posts)
96. Isn't he the bestest, healthiest, smartest, most perfect person on the planet?
Wed Feb 15, 2017, 11:22 PM
Feb 2017

As he keeps telling us.

Why does he need a break after 3 weeks - oh, that's right. He's allergic to heat.

 

djg21

(1,803 posts)
97. Will there be an anti-SCROTUS counter protest?
Wed Feb 15, 2017, 11:25 PM
Feb 2017

We need to have more anti-Trump protestors there than supporters at or around the venue. Trump needs the adulation from his crowds of dumbfuck supporters to date his psychopathy. We should be depriving him of his moment.

AKing

(511 posts)
99. I can' wait to hear how he won the primary and the general for the umpteenth time...
Wed Feb 15, 2017, 11:53 PM
Feb 2017

Media should give as little coverage as possible

 

randome

(34,845 posts)
109. He will have a meltdown due to low attendance, fall off the stage and break his collarbone.
Thu Feb 16, 2017, 10:10 AM
Feb 2017

Then resign.
[hr][font color="blue"][center]"The whole world is a circus if you know how to look at it."
Tony Randall, 7 Faces of Dr. Lao (1964)
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pandr32

(11,605 posts)
110. We better not have to pay for hired extras
Thu Feb 16, 2017, 11:58 AM
Feb 2017

...that will fill in the sparse attendees to make it look like Donnie actually has supporters.

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