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Robinson: Trump is the one who has no idea what he was signing up for
San Jose Mercury-News ^ | October 19, 2017 | By EUGENE ROBINSON

Posted on 10/20/2017 12:40:19 PM PDT by Oldeconomybuyer

WASHINGTON -- One person who obviously didn’t know “what he was signing up for” is President Trump. Others include Trump voters who believed they were electing a decent human being to be commander in chief.

What Trump reportedly said to the grief-stricken widow of Sgt. La David Johnson, who gave his life for his country, is not some kind of minor miscue or media-fueled distraction. It speaks to the core issue of Trump’s character and demonstrates, as clearly as any incident to date, his unfitness for the office he holds — and dishonors.

Trump is a weak, narcissistic man in a job that requires strength and empathy. I’m not sure that empathy is a concept he even understands. He acts as if he believes that feeling someone else’s pain is strictly for losers, not winners.

None of this is a surprise. We learned a lot about Trump during the campaign when he attacked the Khan family, who lost a son in Iraq, for having the temerity to attack him politically. We have a president who believes that making the ultimate sacrifice for the nation is less important than supporting or opposing Trump.

Sadly, that’s typical Trump. He makes a grand promise, which allows him to feel big and generous — which is the whole point. Even in interactions with Gold Star families, it’s all about him. Later, having played the role of Trump the Munificent, he forgets about it and goes in search of the next opportunity to shore up his fragile ego.

No one should expect him to grow in office. He’s 71. At that age, either you have compassion, self-knowledge and a conscience, or you don’t.

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TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; Editorial; Foreign Affairs; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: bias; goldstarfamilies; journalism; media; msm
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

Somebody get Robinson some Preparation H ointment - ROTFLMAO.


41 posted on 10/20/2017 1:18:37 PM PDT by jacknhoo (Luke 12:51; Think ye, that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, no; but separation.)
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

While everyone is watching Trump’s twitter hand, his other hand is moving tax cuts along without the normal press attacks.


42 posted on 10/20/2017 1:19:21 PM PDT by Raycpa
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

BS f-ing liar who needs a little adjustment of his smugg, smart goggles face. I hate these people. Let’s just get the civil war hot already.


43 posted on 10/20/2017 1:20:10 PM PDT by shanover (...To disarm the people is the best and most effectual way to enslave them.-S.Adams)
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

One of the dumbest, negative IQ morons to frequent Morning Joe.

Not if he wears pink socks, but I wouldn’t be surprised.


44 posted on 10/20/2017 1:20:50 PM PDT by CincyRichieRich (The Left's family value: 'The U.S. is the great enemy of mankind!' (Che Guevara, 1961))
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

He’s right. No one knew the amount of hate and lies the left would sling at him. No one knew how rabid Hollyweid would be. No one knew nearly all of Congress put America in danger due only to their being bent out of shape an outsider is POTUS.


45 posted on 10/20/2017 1:20:50 PM PDT by bgill (CDC site, "We don't know how people are infected with Ebola.")
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

Eugene Robinson? He play for the Seahawks?


46 posted on 10/20/2017 1:21:50 PM PDT by Old Yeller (Auto-correct has become my worst enema.)
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To: TakebackGOP
I’m sick of seeing these liberals getting their columns posted on FR.

Ditto. The 'Whatfinger' website has a 'Fake News Quarantine Section' where links to articles from the New York Times, Washington Post and CNN are published.

47 posted on 10/20/2017 1:24:18 PM PDT by who knows what evil? (Yehovah saved more animals than people on the ark...www.siameserescue.com)
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

Read the quotes of every president back to Washington.

They all didn’t. That’s what forges the great leaders, otherwise no one would ever run.


48 posted on 10/20/2017 1:28:49 PM PDT by VanDeKoik
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To: Raycpa
 
 
They seem to be convinced that petty tabloid attacks are the way to bring him down. While they run around wild-eyed about the outrage of the week, Trump is moving chess pieces around.
 
 

49 posted on 10/20/2017 1:30:02 PM PDT by lapsus calami (What's that stink? Code Pink ! ! And their buddy Murtha, too!)
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To: jcon40

“Earth to Robinson......

Ask for the troops who they would rather serve Trump or Obama.

Not STFU”

Or Hellary


50 posted on 10/20/2017 1:31:19 PM PDT by Bonemaker
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

The only idiots are the ones who did not vote for Trump.


51 posted on 10/20/2017 1:34:00 PM PDT by mulligan (The)
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To: Uncle Sam 911

And a chief of police way back when, Joseph McNamara, who was a world classs asshole.


52 posted on 10/20/2017 1:34:23 PM PDT by Bonemaker
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To: GOPJ

“EUGENE ROBINSON writes for the Washington Post - his column of hate is syndicated... other papers pay a small fee and use it to fill up space... “

I use it for puppy training paper.


53 posted on 10/20/2017 1:37:14 PM PDT by Bonemaker
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

Yawn


54 posted on 10/20/2017 1:37:46 PM PDT by Jonny7797
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To: Always A Marine

“Eugene Robinson doesn’t know what he’s talking about. I’ve lost many fellow Marines overseas and faced four families whose sons I failed to bring home to them. Just like Sergeant Johnson, they all knew exactly what they were signing up for - that’s what makes their bravery and sacrifice so special. They didn’t have to be there, but they knew the cost and did it anyway. May God bless them and their families. Semper Fidelis...”

The shits of it is there are so many who don’t appreciate or deserve the sacrifices.

USAF vet


55 posted on 10/20/2017 1:39:40 PM PDT by Bonemaker
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

What a flaming bag of dog crap this guy is.


56 posted on 10/20/2017 1:41:03 PM PDT by Bullish (Whatever it takes to MAGA)
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

Trump didn’t sign up azzhole, he was elected.


57 posted on 10/20/2017 1:41:48 PM PDT by dforest
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To: CGASMIA68

“Robison has a hard time breathing. Its obvious he smokes his brains out so maybe he will join McCain.”

Its not the smoking. He’s out of the water and his gills arent working too well.


58 posted on 10/20/2017 1:41:50 PM PDT by Bonemaker
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

Eugene, you are a dumb ass.


59 posted on 10/20/2017 1:42:47 PM PDT by bigbob (People say believe half of what you see son and none of what you hear - M. Gaye)
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To: Oldeconomybuyer
Bill O'Reilly was on Glenn Beck this am and said it was a setup.

Yesterday my daughter asked me what the controversy was all about. I said they will find fault with Trump no matter what he does. It was about a widow and Trump supposedly called him "your guy." And he didn't know the son's name which was David. Actually it is La David.

Through intuition, I told her that she probably didn't like Trump in the first place and somebody got to her.

Bill O'Reilly explained things much better (I didn't know exactly how it unrolled). The widow knew a day in advance that Trump would call because the calls have to be arranged. So she must have contacted the outspoken Congress lady, and they had it arranged to take the call on a speaker phone while sitting in a limo.

Then the Congress POS (sorry can't help it) got herself on CNN this am for more face time in the limelight.

Bill said it won't stop, blamed the media foremost, and said it would take boycotts like those with the NFL. Said CNN is a powerful conglomerate.

Glad Kelly called her out. And sorry for the four lost soldiers in Niger regardless.

Off topic but glad Trump brought the Russian uranium imbroglio to the fore. A lot of people don't get a lot of the news if they don't spend time on the web at news sites. And too many just don't care. And too many more are too stupid to care.

60 posted on 10/20/2017 1:43:43 PM PDT by Aliska
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