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EarlG

(21,949 posts)
Wed Mar 16, 2016, 11:01 AM Mar 2016

Pic Of The Moment: Joe Scarborough Finds Out Who Is Advising Donald Trump On Foreign Policy



Trump on His Foreign Policy Advisers: "I'm Speaking With Myself"


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Pic Of The Moment: Joe Scarborough Finds Out Who Is Advising Donald Trump On Foreign Policy (Original Post) EarlG Mar 2016 OP
I couldn't hate this man more liberalnarb Mar 2016 #1
I don't know. stage left Mar 2016 #31
Well, everytime he speaks, my hatred for him grows. liberalnarb Mar 2016 #42
Are you talking about Joe or Trump? Yavin4 Mar 2016 #56
Trump. Joes up there too liberalnarb Mar 2016 #58
Trump sure doesn't make it easy to be a toady. Gidney N Cloyd Mar 2016 #2
Excellent observation. dixiegrrrrl Mar 2016 #6
Hahaha!!! spooky3 Mar 2016 #20
Joe--YOU and your show built this man! riversedge Mar 2016 #3
He can always call Putin. leftyladyfrommo Mar 2016 #4
He'll call Palin first. She can see Putin from her front porch Bernardo de La Paz Mar 2016 #8
LOL!!!!!!! serbbral Mar 2016 #62
Trump's an example Plucketeer Mar 2016 #5
Some people remind us Bernardo de La Paz Mar 2016 #7
Trump is nothing skepticscott Mar 2016 #27
Message auto-removed Name removed Mar 2016 #45
Looks like a Pakled got Name Removed. . nt Bernardo de La Paz Mar 2016 #50
"We look for things. Things that make us go." louis-t Mar 2016 #36
That one on the right... MynameisBlarney Mar 2016 #48
the ads for the general just keep writing themselves NoMoreRepugs Mar 2016 #9
He needs to dust that very good brain off and use it! Johonny Mar 2016 #10
Scarborough's expression is priceless. SummerSnow Mar 2016 #11
"Oh God, make it stop. Just please make it stop." tanyev Mar 2016 #16
Yes NewJeffCT Mar 2016 #19
If der Donald can see Cuba from his gilded house in Florida, deminks Mar 2016 #12
Drumpf saw rioters in Palestine from his NY apartment after 9/11. . nt Bernardo de La Paz Mar 2016 #13
Maybe I can get a cabinet position? demwing Mar 2016 #43
So Mr. Putin I understand you ride tigers bare chested underpants Mar 2016 #14
I heard Bill Gates wants to send me money, too NewJeffCT Mar 2016 #23
I just heard on the radio that he's skipping the Fox debate 3/21 underpants Mar 2016 #24
Hey, Gotta love Ben Carson packman Mar 2016 #15
There ARE two Donald Trumps! tclambert Mar 2016 #39
Ben Carson said Trump offered him a position in regime. Tis a felony to make offer like that. . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Mar 2016 #51
Just a few questions to see whether Trump is competent as a foreign policy advisor: DetlefK Mar 2016 #17
Those are good questions, except the last one. tclambert Mar 2016 #40
All great answers and Esse Quam Videri Mar 2016 #60
These kind of tests should be required They_Live Mar 2016 #67
I wonder if this is how some of the people in Germany felt when Hitler was starting to rise? lark Mar 2016 #18
If it's between Hillary and T-rump I'll ENTHUSIASTICALLY support Hillary groundloop Mar 2016 #22
Very glad there are still people like you around. lark Mar 2016 #25
Ditto skepticscott Mar 2016 #28
Is Donald Trump his own grandpa too? Initech Mar 2016 #21
A twist on the old riddle... beac Mar 2016 #30
YOU helped create this fuck, Joe, by sucking up to him to be his VP! Enjoy, idiot! JoaquinD Mar 2016 #26
We need the Telecommunications Act! Duval Mar 2016 #49
And his supporters will thinks it's "funny". SoapBox Mar 2016 #29
At least Ahnold didn't have his finger on the button. Gidney N Cloyd Mar 2016 #33
Oh my! haha hibbing Mar 2016 #38
I just made the Schwarzenegger In California analogy in another thread but no one belives me TeamPooka Mar 2016 #47
for one time I wish a man had MORE voices in his head. sheesh. Hiraeth Mar 2016 #32
At least he isn't speaking to God CanonRay Mar 2016 #34
God thinks he already knows everything lindysalsagal Mar 2016 #54
He thinks he IS God..... lastlib Mar 2016 #55
If he becomes the GOP candidate (and, Jesus H, the President), it's because TPTB want that. valerief Mar 2016 #35
I hope that both the Clinton campaign and Sanders Ilsa Mar 2016 #37
Enough Said! afertal Mar 2016 #41
Not a big Scarborough fan but that look on his face is priceless!! YOHABLO Mar 2016 #44
and yet he only knows what's on the internet and "the shows." You HAVE to be born rich when you're TeamPooka Mar 2016 #46
I swear, I really don't think Trump is serious about being Prez. He's just seeing how far his crud Hoyt Mar 2016 #52
I sure hope you are right! serbbral Mar 2016 #63
He just talks off the top of his head, no script, no nothing. He has to go home just laughing Hoyt Mar 2016 #64
Heeheehee libodem Mar 2016 #53
People around the world must have shaken with sheer panic at his comments n/t Yavin4 Mar 2016 #57
At least Der Trumpenführer admits this. 47of74 Mar 2016 #59
.... trusty elf Mar 2016 #61
When u are called Cryptoad Mar 2016 #65
NPR: Richard Haaas met with Trump for an hour, plus with other candidates JPZenger Mar 2016 #66
 

Plucketeer

(12,882 posts)
5. Trump's an example
Wed Mar 16, 2016, 11:11 AM
Mar 2016

of what results when you put a suit and a wig on a particularly odoriferous pile of human excrement.

Response to skepticscott (Reply #27)

NewJeffCT

(56,828 posts)
19. Yes
Wed Mar 16, 2016, 12:42 PM
Mar 2016

Joe's expression is the expression that everybody in the GOP establishment is making when talking Trump.

deminks

(11,014 posts)
12. If der Donald can see Cuba from his gilded house in Florida,
Wed Mar 16, 2016, 11:42 AM
Mar 2016

and Sarah can see Russia from her house in Alaska,
then they have it covered, amiright?

underpants

(182,829 posts)
14. So Mr. Putin I understand you ride tigers bare chested
Wed Mar 16, 2016, 11:51 AM
Mar 2016

It was on the Internet*

*that was his good brain explanation of his tweeting out a hoax video claiming the guy who jumped the barricade was part of ISIS.

NewJeffCT

(56,828 posts)
23. I heard Bill Gates wants to send me money, too
Wed Mar 16, 2016, 12:51 PM
Mar 2016

I heard it on the internet, so it must be true. And, I saw that Gates wanted to send me money while using my Onion powered iPhone.

underpants

(182,829 posts)
24. I just heard on the radio that he's skipping the Fox debate 3/21
Wed Mar 16, 2016, 12:54 PM
Mar 2016

He claims he hadn't heard anything about it and already scheduled a "speaking engagement".

So some things are true but he doesn't read the news....I guess that's what his people are supposed to believe. Good grief.

 

packman

(16,296 posts)
15. Hey, Gotta love Ben Carson
Wed Mar 16, 2016, 11:52 AM
Mar 2016

He just said - a few days ago - Donald was two people. And then the Don himself confirms it.

I love that , "I've said a lot of things". Could you imagine him as President, "I've pushed a lot of buttons"

tclambert

(11,087 posts)
39. There ARE two Donald Trumps!
Wed Mar 16, 2016, 02:52 PM
Mar 2016

Maybe more. Or are those just voices in his head? Maybe that thing ON his head does some of the talking. "Bing, bing, bing. Bong, bong, bong."

DetlefK

(16,423 posts)
17. Just a few questions to see whether Trump is competent as a foreign policy advisor:
Wed Mar 16, 2016, 12:13 PM
Mar 2016

- Why is the chinese economy cooling down?
- Where is China investing abroad?
- What is the historical relationship between China and Taiwan?

- Name 2 muslim countries that aren't in the Middle-East.
- Who are the two principal middle-eastern power-blocks vying for control over the Middle-East?
- What is the historical reason for Iran's hatred towards the US? What event and approximately in which decade did it happen?

- Name a few countries that employ social-democratic policies.

- In how many countries is the US-military currently involved in combat-missions?

- Name some regions that are negatively affected by climate-change and how will this influence the geopolitical situation?

tclambert

(11,087 posts)
40. Those are good questions, except the last one.
Wed Mar 16, 2016, 03:07 PM
Mar 2016

Obviously a trick question. Donald's answer would be, "None. Climate change is all a big hoax."

That was fun. Let me try another. "In how many countries is the US-military currently involved in combat-missions?" Donald's answer: "Not enough. We need to get in there. Show them who's boss. That's me, by the way. Kill their families. Kill their friends."

The first three about China would all have the same answer: "Hey, when it comes to China, I'm an expert, let me tell ya. I've had many dealings with China. Many, many. And I made good deals, great deals. The Chinese know me, like me--they all like me over there. So when it comes to China, I know what I'm doing. I've visited their capital, Tokyo, many times. Many, many times."

"Name 2 muslim countries that aren't in the Middle-East." A: "England and France."

"Who are the two principal middle-eastern power-blocks vying for control over the Middle-East?" A: "Exxon and Chevron." (Actually, that one might be close to right.)

lark

(23,105 posts)
18. I wonder if this is how some of the people in Germany felt when Hitler was starting to rise?
Wed Mar 16, 2016, 12:32 PM
Mar 2016

I wonder if they were scared of that crazy person, afraid of what he'd do to their country, afraid of how he'd deal with minorities? If it comes down to Hillary and him, I'm very worried.

groundloop

(11,519 posts)
22. If it's between Hillary and T-rump I'll ENTHUSIASTICALLY support Hillary
Wed Mar 16, 2016, 12:51 PM
Mar 2016

I've been a Bernie supporter from the time he announced, and I'll certainly be disappointed if he's not the nominee. But the reality is that elections require one to make a choice as to which one candidate out of two or three best represent your values. I will have zero problem acknowledging that Hillary is by far a better choice than T-rump.

lark

(23,105 posts)
25. Very glad there are still people like you around.
Wed Mar 16, 2016, 12:54 PM
Mar 2016

I feel exactly the same way. I voted for Bernie in FL, my whole family voted for Bernie but the teabags won this round. I will vote for HRC and even donate to her to prevent our total conversion to fascism ala Drumpf.

 

skepticscott

(13,029 posts)
28. Ditto
Wed Mar 16, 2016, 01:06 PM
Mar 2016

I would much rather live in a country guided by the principles that Bernie Sanders believes in than those that Hillary Clinton believes in, but if it comes down to Clinton Vs Trump on Election Day, I will pull the lever for her without a nanosecond's hesitation.

Yeah, I know no one pulls levers any more, but saying that I'll fill in the oval for her just doesn't sounds as good.

beac

(9,992 posts)
30. A twist on the old riddle...
Wed Mar 16, 2016, 01:34 PM
Mar 2016

Advisors and common sense, I have none!
But my only advisor is my father's son.

JoaquinD

(40 posts)
26. YOU helped create this fuck, Joe, by sucking up to him to be his VP! Enjoy, idiot!
Wed Mar 16, 2016, 12:54 PM
Mar 2016

Enjoy, Joe, because you helped create this fucking monster on your fucking show! Softball questions, no challenges, stupid town hall where you again threw him softballs and giggled together! ENJOY, DICK and know that we ALL knew you were sucking him to be his VP which makes you look as stupid as Christie.

 

Duval

(4,280 posts)
49. We need the Telecommunications Act!
Wed Mar 16, 2016, 07:52 PM
Mar 2016

The Media has not covered Sanders, but has had Trump in the news every night since the dawn of creation.(yeah, but that's how I feel)

SoapBox

(18,791 posts)
29. And his supporters will thinks it's "funny".
Wed Mar 16, 2016, 01:18 PM
Mar 2016

Need I say...Schwarzenegger In California.

A walking disaster. There were voters that thought it would be cool and funny to have the Terminator as Governor...it was also another historic low turn out.

America...you are indeed so fucking stoopid...you will get what you deserve.

Get ready to Tuck, Duck and Roll.

Gidney N Cloyd

(19,841 posts)
33. At least Ahnold didn't have his finger on the button.
Wed Mar 16, 2016, 01:57 PM
Mar 2016

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Just the housekeeper.

TeamPooka

(24,229 posts)
47. I just made the Schwarzenegger In California analogy in another thread but no one belives me
Wed Mar 16, 2016, 05:47 PM
Mar 2016

that celebrity is the most powerful force in America.

Hiraeth

(4,805 posts)
32. for one time I wish a man had MORE voices in his head. sheesh.
Wed Mar 16, 2016, 01:42 PM
Mar 2016

schizophrenia might actually do him some good. crazy thought.

valerief

(53,235 posts)
35. If he becomes the GOP candidate (and, Jesus H, the President), it's because TPTB want that.
Wed Mar 16, 2016, 02:06 PM
Mar 2016

TPTB won't let it happen otherwise.

Ilsa

(61,695 posts)
37. I hope that both the Clinton campaign and Sanders
Wed Mar 16, 2016, 02:20 PM
Mar 2016

Campaign are banking the video on this dialogue. Especially Joe's eyes.

On edit: I thought he was going to say Palin.

TeamPooka

(24,229 posts)
46. and yet he only knows what's on the internet and "the shows." You HAVE to be born rich when you're
Wed Mar 16, 2016, 05:45 PM
Mar 2016

this fucking stupid.
Trump stupid.

 

Hoyt

(54,770 posts)
52. I swear, I really don't think Trump is serious about being Prez. He's just seeing how far his crud
Wed Mar 16, 2016, 09:00 PM
Mar 2016

will go. It's like an episode of Political Twilight Zone.

 

Hoyt

(54,770 posts)
64. He just talks off the top of his head, no script, no nothing. He has to go home just laughing
Thu Mar 17, 2016, 11:09 AM
Mar 2016

at the junk he says, and the people that eat it up. Well, like you, at least I hope so.

I wouldn't be surprised if he gets to the convention and drops out sending them into a frenzy. Interestingly, despite his hateful racism/bigotry and warmongering, he apparently -- although who knows for sure -- supports higher wages, much better healthcare program than ACA, Social Security, etc.

 

47of74

(18,470 posts)
59. At least Der Trumpenführer admits this.
Thu Mar 17, 2016, 07:50 AM
Mar 2016

Shrub did the same and claimed it was God talking to him.

Cryptoad

(8,254 posts)
65. When u are called
Thu Mar 17, 2016, 11:35 AM
Mar 2016

a cerebral genius by a man who thinks the Pryimids were built to store grain... u need no one else for advice but urself

JPZenger

(6,819 posts)
66. NPR: Richard Haaas met with Trump for an hour, plus with other candidates
Thu Mar 17, 2016, 12:33 PM
Mar 2016

When Trump was pushed to name a person that Trump respects on foreign relations, the only name he could come up was Richard Haaas. That actually was a good answer, but Trump has only met with him for a total of one hour. Haaas works for the Council on Foreign Relations, and as a public service they offer to provide international relations briefings to all Presidential candidates. Haas has met with several candidates.

However, a single one hour briefing doesn't show much interest in really understanding international relations.

Haaas said the only other times he has crossed paths with Trump was on golf courses.

Source - NPR interview this morning.

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