Before you read any further I want to warn you that this is going to be another one of my rants against Mr. Trump. If you choose to proceed, do so at your own risk!
So, after three days of Twitter tirades against “Fake Media” outlets such as CNN, the New York Times, and the Washington Post, Mr. Trump turned his ire on Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski, hosts of the popular MSNBC talk show, Morning Joe. Now, I’m going to be upfront here and say I’m not a fan of the show or Joe and Mika. They’ve gone back and forth playing footsie with Mr. Trump, a little too much for my taste. Currently they seem to be on the outs with him again, which is apparently what provoked this latest outrageous tweet:
While Scarborough didn’t escape completely unscathed from the juvenile name calling, Mr. Trump saved the most personal, vulgar and coarse attack for Brzezinski. During a week filled with things that actually matter such as the Senate’s attempt to pass a healthcare bill which will leave at least 22 million people without insurance, the implementation tonight of parts of the equally appalling Muslim Ban, and refusing to discuss possible protections in place against further Russia interference in our elections, Mr. Trump apparently has enough time on his hands to launch a disgusting and sexist attack against yet another woman. Not only is this nauseating, but it’s embarrassing for us as a country that our so-called leader persists in these types of personal attacks. First Lady Melania Trump defended him this morning, saying through her spokeswoman:
As the First Lady has stated publicly in the past, when her husband gets attacked, he will punch back 10 times harder.
Huh. So Mrs. Trump. How is your chosen platform against cyber-bullying coming together?
It seems that Mr. Trump sees Morning Joe’s criticism of him, including questioning his mental health as a personal betrayal. But here’s the rub. When you are a world leader, you need to expect criticism against yourself and your policies if you respond, you do so with maturity and aplomb. Heck, Mr. Trump was, and still is, one of President Obama’s biggest, nastiest hecklers. I’m not defending attacks from Madonna, who commented how she’d like to blow up the White House, or Kathy Griffin who for some demented reason thought it was a good idea to pose with a fake and bloody decapitated head of Mr. Trump, or Johnny Depp who “jokingly” asked fans in Glastonbury how long it’s been since an actor assassinated a president. Obviously all three of these celebrities crossed the line. However, in no way does this excuse Mr. Trump’s misogynistic and vitriolic behavior.
I suppose it’s clear that for at least the next 3 1/2 years that in between his weekly golf games, we can all look forward to more obscene Twitter tantrums, the gutting of agencies like the Education Department, the Centers for Disease Control, and the Environmental Protection Agency and trampling on people’s rights and his embarrassing us on the world stage.

I could go on about things like his further destabilization of the Middle East by sending mixed messages regarding Qatar, who currently hosts the largest contingent of our military in the region, but I believe I’d better stop now. I’m going to just finish by saying once again, to not only my American followers but also to my international ones:
WE ARE BETTER THAN THAN THIS!
We need to seriously examine who we want to represent us and be the chief lawmakers in this country not only in next year’s elections, but also in 2020. Mr. Trump is already raising money and holding campaign rallies. Do we really want another four years of someone who is a misogynist as well as racist, bigoted, impulsive, unstable, and is only concerned with looking out for himself? There’s really only one answer.
*I know I’ve used the above gif a few times before, but it makes me happy, so I hope you’ll forgive me.*
beetleypete said:
It is no consolation when you are so upset about Trump, but th clip of him pushing through that crowd did make me laugh. 🙂
Then again, it also says as much about him as any words can.
Best wishes, Pete.
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Sigh. You know Pete, that picture does speak volumes! I don’t blame you for laughing. If I wasn’t an American I’d be laughing as well.😒
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beetleypete said:
I also had a good chuckle at the expression on Mrs May’s face, the day after the election here! 🙂
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
I saw some videos of her and she didn’t look like a happy camper.
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beetleypete said:
Her eye bags doubled in size overnight.
(And I know what I’m talking about regarding eye-bags, if you’ve ever seen my photo…)
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Daedalus Lex said:
Love your title! 🙂
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Thanks! It’s the first thing that popped into my head. Well, that and “What fresh hell is this?”
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Jay said:
I flagged those tweets as abuse on Twitter, which they are.
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Thank you Jay!😗
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L. T. Garvin, Author said:
I live in the brightest red state there is, I spend a lot of time looking around at people and just shaking my head. I keep thinking it can’t go on, but it does. I hope people wake up and get motivated to vote in 2020. I hope they have learned a lesson. I hope we can recover from this harmful administration.
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
I think as time goes on it will become clear to everyone except maybe his most diehard supporters that he has no loyalty or compassion toward anyone except for himself and his wealthy cronies. At least I hope so.
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Dr. Rex said:
Forgiven!! It’s the perfect gif!! Right on target … I’m so over this ass! Never was into him but he’s not stopping!! Arrgghh!
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Picture the Hulk smashing him. It’ll send you to your happy place like it does with me!😁
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Dr. Rex said:
Yes, it does!! Seen it before .. awesome!! 😂
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Dr. Rex said:
Reblogged this on It Is What It Is and commented:
These are the perfect words to use on this day! Sadly … I think he won’t stop! We can’t take it, the nation can’t take it!!
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Gronda Morin said:
Dear Kim,
You create the most wonderful posts.He is expected to show up at the G20 where he already knows that the German Chancellor Angela Merkel has been making fun of him. And just how do you think he will treat her. He’d better behave himself.
Hugs, Gronda
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Coming from you Gronda, is indeed an honor! Oh God! I was already dreading the G20 summit, and now he’s also having his first face to face meeting with Putin. I just read a report that’s saying he’s already asking his staff for “deliverables” to offer. *Banging head against the wall.*
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Felicia Denise said:
Our National Embarrassment.
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Yep. *Hangs head in shame.*
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Lelia T said:
I have 2 things to say. First, #notallboomers—despite popular rhetoric, we didn’t all vote for this horror. Second, #notallrepublicans—I actually lean independent but frequently vote Republican. Many of us switched to the other side and will continue to try to get more Dems in Congress.
OK, 3 things—thanks for sharing the golf gif, funniest thing I’ve seen in a few days of constant embarrassments 😉
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
I JUST read some news story that claimed the majority of Trump supporters were baby boomers and young people, which struck me as being not very believable. I’m 52, so I’m technically not a boomer, but close enough, and I’ve been an Independent since I registered to vote soon my 18th birthday. Over the years, I’ve voted a few times for Republicans (never for president), but I generally vote Democrat. Gronda, who has generously allowed me to reblog some of her fantastic political posts, was a registered Republican until Trump. CNN contributor, Ana Navarro who just called Trump among other things, “A Lunatic Man-Baby”, is a Republican but did not vote for Trump. While I think there is a contingent of deplorable people who voted for Trump because they share his racist and bigoted views, I think the majority of his supporters voted for him because they were scared and felt that no one in Washington was listening to their concerns about job loss and healthcare. Ironically, it’s going to be these people who are hurt the most by his broken promises. I’m hoping that Democrats will at least be able to retake the Senate next year, but they need to have a platform that addresses voters concerns and isn’t just anti-Trump.
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Lelia T said:
Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes! In Virginia, we don’t register by party so we just pick what we want on election day. In the recent primaries for state elections, the poll worker asked if I wanted the Republican or Democratic ballot and I said, “These days, it’s hard to know”, meaning hard to know whether to pick the ballot where you can help defeat someone or the ballot where you can help elect someone. Anyhow, I chose to take the Dem ballot because I couldn’t bring myself to stomach voting for any of the pubs, a feeling I would NOT have had a few years ago. (BTW, another oddity in VA, we have split tickets so we often end up with governor, lieutenant governor and attorney general belonging to two or even three (rare) parties.) You’ve hit the nail on the head with your analysis of boomers and Republicans and why so many DID vote for him but also why so many will be sorely disappointed, hopefully by 2020 if not 2018. Lord give us patience while the rest of us do our best to speed the process.
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Ooh! I like the sound of your voting system. I remember be asked which party I wanted to be affiliated with and then when I was told that I could register as an Independent I jumped at that. I’m actually surprised more people don’t.
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Lelia T said:
Oops, that should be Repubs not pubs.
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
No worries Lelia. I understood.
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realthog said:
I’m very much with you in principle, as you must surely know by now, but:
Obviously all three of these celebrities crossed the line.
Um, did they? Nothing they did or said comes even close to comparing with the violent racist abuse hurled at Barack Obama, and the violent racist/sexist abuse hurled at Michelle Obama, during the last administration by the alt.right [REDACTEDS] who would now see themselves as the mainstream arbiters of our public taste.
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
I do think they crossed the line John because in today’s world there are mentally ill people and ones who are holding grudges that could possibly take credence from what a celebrity or politician says. That said, do I think their careers should be ruined because of some ill thought out remarks or actions? Of course not. But it would be nice if we learned a lesson from the shooting at the Republicans baseball practice baseball practice.
And as far as what was said about Michelle and Barack Obama by the alt-right and people like Ted Nugent, I find their words and actions equally reprehensible. What I don’t want to see is people like us, who are against Trump and all that he represents, go down that same path.
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deesradreadsandreviews said:
My mother doesn’t understand Twitter very well and I’ve tried explaining his tantrums but I don’t think she understands just how terrible they are. I will have to show her this post. Great post, love the gifs too!
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Thank you so much!
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vinnieh said:
Just when I think he can’t get any worse, he tops it and does that. Don’t know why I’m surprised though.
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Honestly Vinnie, nothing he does or says anymore truly surprises me. There is something seriously wrong with him and the fact that he’s the leader of the U.S. becomes more and more frightening every day.😕
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vinnieh said:
As you said, there are more important and impactful decisions that are being forgotten due to his behaviour.
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Indeed there are.
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vinnieh said:
I tend to avoid a lot of the news and focus on reviewing movies. I’ve currently been expanding my horizons there, with just watching a Barbara Stanwyck movie.
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Sadly right now it’s difficult to avoid the news, at least over here Vinnie. Although I took a small break today and posted a tribute to one of my favorite classic authors, Victor Hugo.😊
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vinnieh said:
I’ll be sure to check that tribute out.
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Natasha said:
I don’t know why his administration can’t just hide his phone. I’ve never thought I’d find a stupider president than my own, but there you have it!
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
I’m not sure about his intelligence Natasha, but he’s definitely unstable.😞
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Eddy Winko said:
That GIF makes me happy too 🙂
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Every time he does or says something Eddy, I have that gif fixed in my head!😁
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cupcakesandmachetes said:
Preach it! ❤
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Thank You!
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Meghan Tregellis said:
Fantastic post! And that gif makes me happy too. I believe the people who voted for him are learning or are about to learn a painful lesson as his administration blunders on. All I hope is that they see these disasters as his fault and not think it’s because the democrats or even the members of his own party who are trying to act with some sense, didn’t let him have his way in everything he wanted.
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Thanks Meghan! Given that he tweeted this morning that if the Republicans couldn’t pass their healthcare plan now, they should immediately repeal the ACA, and replace it later, should show everyone that he cares more about annihilating President Obama’s legacy, and less about the American people. If he actually got his wish, that would leave over 32million people uninsured!😒
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Meghan Tregellis said:
Unbelievable!!!
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Indeed!😡
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Lisa said:
Ugh. Reading the news every day makes we want to cry-cringe-vomit. Whatever happened to dignity? It’s just… ugh. No words. But thanks for gifs that make me laugh!
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
I know exactly how you feel Lisa! I’m glad the gifs made you laugh though.😁
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Ivy & Em said:
AHAHAHA this is great. The twitter thing is absolutely ridiculous, thank you for saying it like it is 😊
❤Ivy
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Ridiculous is a great word for it!
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Ivy & Em said:
Preach girl
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Lashaan (Bookidote) said:
10 years ago, I NEVER would have guessed that Twitter would serve as a platform for such ludicrous name-calling and tantrums…. And wow, those actors/singers and their comments. Man, things seem to going out of hand as the year quickly comes to the end.
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
I really think Twitter should have blocked him long ago. Now it’s a little too late.😒
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Blog Andrew said:
😀 Miss ‘Hook Or By Book’, do you Tweet?
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
I don’t Andrew. – Kim
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Blog Andrew said:
Twitter is a great communication platform and many bloggers have an account………… but I guess whether to or not is a question of time management and yet another app to keep up to date with! I hope you didn’t mind me asking 🙂
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
I didn’t mind at all Andrew. Because of my health, I’m just concentrating on blogging for now.
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Lelia T said:
Actually, I think maybe we should encourage him to tweet more because…
#1–we all know exactly what he’s thinking and it embarrasses the hell out of some of his minions
#2–it keeps him busy and distracts him from things he can do to cause real harm (not that he isn’t but this slows him down a tad)
#3–he’s alienating himself more and more from everyone except those who’ve drunk the Kool-Aid
#4–there will be an endless trail to prove his inappropriateness and unsuitability to be President
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
All good points Lelia. And they’ve already said his tweets will become part of his official presidential record. I can only imagine hot THAT’S going to look to people a century from now!
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Blog Andrew said:
Oh dear I’ve only just read this story in the press, I already understood Trump was a misogynist but after his latest tweet (bleeding from a facelift operation which never took place) I’m beginning to seriously wonder if Donald is mentally ill. I’m not joking btw.
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
I definitely believe he’s mentally unstable Andrew.😕
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Blog Andrew said:
Btw Kim I love your use of GIFs. 🙂
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Thank you so much Andrew!😊
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Oh God! Have you seen the one he just put out today showing a doctored video of him punching out CNN? I can’t even…😞😣
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Blog Andrew said:
Yikes!! I’ve just watched the video on YouTube, my first thoughts are what do my age 8 and 10 nephews think of this, a message to children that violence is ok 😦 and secondly he’s not doing his chances of a UK state visit any favours. Seriously though I really feel for you, such an embarrassment!
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
It seems like he just keeps getting worse and worse Andrew! He is an embarrassment, but he’s also an incredibly dangerous man. And I honestly don’t understand why the P.M. offered him a state visit. No other U.S. president has been extended that honor in their first term. Given the controversy that continually surrounds him, why on earth would she do this?
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Blog Andrew said:
Omg I never knew a U.S. first term President had hadn’t been extended the honour of a State visit! TY. I’ve been watching the video again on BBC television News, it’s was one of the three leading stories after another block of Flats fire, mercifully everyone got out alive, but I only mentioned that because Kim you would be interested to know how Trump is playing out in England………… I’m afraid they’ve picked up on the bullying rather than questioning why if America has the Right to Free speech, why does he attack a free press. So strange?
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
I actually was wrong on that Andrew. Both President Obama and President George W. Bush were extended the honor. However, they and Mr. Trump, are the only presidents.
Everyone is focusing on the bullying over here as well. The thing is, the bullying is bad enough, but what he’s doing is inciting violence against the press. There was actually a Republican Rep. who was just elected even after he physically attacked a reporter and has since been found guilty of a misdemeanor. And yes, you’ve brought up an excellent point of Freedom of Speech which is a pretty popular amendment in our Constitution. I guess that only applies to Mr. Trump and his minions now.
I’m so sorry to hear there was another fire. I’m glad no one was killed. I’m going to go on BBC right now to take a look.
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Blog Andrew said:
🙂 I have the suspicion Trump was invited due to our disastrous brexit vote, lol I won’t go there!!! May want’s Trade deals with the US and politics being the murky business it is, she asked him over as a sweetner. Kim in some ways I hope he comes, it could be one hell of an event and he’s desperate to ride the Queen and Britain does put on a good show! I read about the Governor striking a reporter. Sad times.
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Hmm. That’s definitely a plausible theory Andrew. I agree that her offer was an appeasement of sorts. When he does go, it’s sure to be a spectacle!
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Blog Andrew said:
My claim to fame is I’ve sort of met Bill Clinton very close, he came out of Blackwells after buying a book and briefly spoke to a crowd of students, if truth be known Kim I stalked him all day!!! From when his Helicopter landed at Trinity College I tracked his motorcade AND at one point me and a friend were interviewed by secret servicemen, he was carrying a box with a hammer inside!!!…. long story!
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Hahaha! You got a lot closer to him than I ever did. One dream of mine is to meet the Obamas.😊
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Blog Andrew said:
Everyone in GB loved Obama.
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Blog Andrew said:
I guess it would be the same as watching Theresa May mud wrestling! Not funny though.
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
One word: Horrifying!
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realthog said:
No other U.S. president has been extended that honor in their first term.
Kim, Obama did, for one — it was in 2011. You’ll recall all the fuss there was among Repubs about Michelle’s “breach of protocol” in hugging the Queen. Oddly enough, you’d have had to search hard to find a Brit who was much worried by it, and among those who didn’t seem to think it was a breach of protocol was . . . the Queen herself.
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Oops! I stand corrected! Thanks John!😊
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mlbradford said:
Thank u for this, Kim
Better out than in, eh?!
Th golf tantrum gif is hilarious!
No apologies for that Hulk gif – was going to ask permission if I cld use it some time meself, pretty please?
Honestly, that Presidunce is just like that boil on me bum:
Bloody irritating now, but WON’T LAST FOREVER!
HUZZAH!!
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Thank You! I do hope people don’t mind too much when I go off on a Trump tangent. He is really such a horror show. I try to insert some humor with the gifs, because to be honest, for many of us it’s either laugh or start crying. And you absolutely can feel free to use the Hulk gif. It’s not even mine. I found it on Giphy.
Oh! And I loved the “boil on my bum” comparison! Priceless!😂
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mlbradford said:
U’re welcome, Kim!
I support u all th way in this Age Of Outrage – u’re holding up remarkably well, girl!
Keep Calm And Carry On Laughing!
God Bless Giphy!
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
You’re the best! Thank you for your kind words and support! And Once again I just want to remind everyone that although Mr. Trump is convinced he’s the victim of voter fraud, he LOST the popular vote by 2.8 million voters!
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mlbradford said:
Ha ha YES!
“Put THAT in your Twitfeed an’ smoke it!”
No, YOU r th BEST! How many yrs will it take before my Posts can b that popular?!
Bless u!
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Aww Brad. You’re so sweet! Speaking for myself I LOVE your blog!😙
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mlbradford said:
Aww, goody gumdrops! I’m so glad!
Keep up th good work (and the high spirits!)
Cheers!
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AYearOfBooksBlog said:
this behaviour really is unbelievable! I am still struggling to understand how he has any supporters. He certainly does not set any example for our young people!
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
I know some supporters are racist and bigoted just as he is, but there are others who believe the media is dishonest, and still have faith that he’ll change Washington for the better. Personally, I don’t understand it.
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Curly Carla said:
Those GIF’s though. LOL
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
I’m glad you liked them Carla! It’s either find at least something funny or just start sobbing uncontrollably!💁🏻
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Curly Carla said:
Right!
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Blog Andrew said:
When Trump barged his way through Presidents and Prime Ministers so he could be seen at the front was the moment I finally realised he has a narcissistic personality disorder. (True 🙂 )
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
There are just so many things wrong with him Andrew. A psychiatrist could have a field day with him!
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