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Konstantinos Patukas's avatar

WTF, Dude? I don’t have a profile that I’m aware of. Could’ve been to much LSD or ‘shrooms.

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Linda Naylor's avatar

Stormy Daniels did very well on the stand. Even though the trial is not about having sex with him, she deserved her day to maintain her own credibility AND to demonstrate what a liar he is.

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Rosemary Orlandi's avatar

Why would melania care about dump being unfaithful ? I have a feeling she is more than happy to hand off her "wifley duties" , so to speak .

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Paul Alexander's avatar

The only thing more bizarre than this trial would be the Marquis De Sade's pickup lines at Denny's. "A Grand Slam! Let us act it out at my magnificent boudoir, whore!" "Does the Moons Over My Hammy go well with adultery?" "May I have human meat with my meat lovers omelet?" "I’ll eat the Big Dipper Melt until my purple cucumber reaches its denouement." "Yes, I have decided. Fetch me a lumberjack slam but first will you accept this gift? It is a gold dildo." And it all ends of course with... "What do you mean my chaste Queen, when you say, taser?"

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Heather Lindsay's avatar

Thank you for this post. I am especially glad to read your writing because your home is not too far from mine. You understand Florida and rural communities. I know many in large cities outside the South cannot likely understand how Trump continues to have support even after all that has been presented as proof he is not fit to lead. The supporters of Trump are not likely to be moved by any testimony or any verdict. It is an incredibly sad time for our society. But your writing keeps me galvanized and makes me laugh … much needed! And I love the Eagles. Thanks again for this post.

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Richard Von Busack's avatar

Also see: Was (Not Was)’s “Out Come The Freaks.” and its verse about the lecherous producer. The sideswipe at Melancholia is perfectly just. Trump may mistake himself for a Sun King but a red-faced fatty should NOT wear a yellow shirt. I can say that, guess why.

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CAM from 🇨🇦's avatar

Your reference to the Eagles song is just so apropos and the 3 last lines fit the orange menace to a T. Well done on a superb essay. I’m joining your elite group of subscribers.

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Susan Ray's avatar

The Ick factor is off the charts. I feel the need to bleach my eyeballs. The defense attorneys should be sanctioned for the slut shaming, especially since it's just a distraction to the actual crime.

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Beverly D's avatar

Lolololol hahaha.

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Howard Sutch's avatar

It would be great if she testified that he attempted to have sex with her but couldn’t get the “little general” to come to attention.

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Konstantinos Patukas's avatar

Dude: Writing is both an art and a science. Just like we don’t give points for gymnasts who trip, writers who f-up common written English don’t deserve anyone’s attention.

Period. Exclamation point!

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Bob McKeown's avatar

TWO-PUMP TRUMP

PLUMP RUMP CHUMP

I want that on a sign at the courthouse steps ;)

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Laura Camp's avatar

Brilliant, Rick.

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James Michael Kenyon's avatar

Thanks.....:) Have you checked out the documentary (Seeking the Third Story)? and or (Symbols of an Alien Sky) episode one? These people are brilliant.

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Suzanne Lachmann's avatar

This is an invaluable article replete with a pitch perfect Eagles’ deep cut.

I am very much engaged in your unique, visceral, and deeply aware of the nuances perspective which is My substack is and will be exclusively devoted to what a fuckup cognitively he is and am doing everything I can to spread the word with Dr John Gartner. My substack will remain free until the election.

All I care about is getting the word out there as a professional diagnostician that he is manifesting symptoms of dementia. Gotta reach that 5% of independents and undecideds every way we can!

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Crista Belote's avatar

Brilliant description. His narcissism & sociopathy guide his every thought & action. He truly believes he's above (better) than all humans. Why he has affinity with other autocrats who think the same. It's a scourge of humanity.

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