The short lead in to President Trump

[MarquisMatsugae]

Our Nigel has just been on the box talking about his "big contribution" to the Trump win, and saying how he and Donald were "the two most vilified men in the Western World".

Poor love, he can't get used to the idea that we don't care what he thinks any more..... I'll dance for you, I'll dance Mr cameraman.... I'll give you a soundbite.... look at me, look at me, please.

He just can't help himself,a constant yearning to be heard and seen.
I have saw more of him now than I did when he was the leader of his party

 

[TVC]

He just can't help himself,a constant yearning to be heard and seen.
I have saw more of him now than I did when he was the leader of his party

But he's getting his life back.

I'm sure he sits by his phone most of the day waiting, expecting, hoping that Theresa or Donald will call to plead with him to take up a key role.

 

[MarquisMatsugae]

Trump would look great in an Uncle Sam outfit tomorrow

 

[TVC]

Just saw Donny at a celebration event with Pence and all their families, there was a brass band and fireworks. Everyone, including Melania were stood there looking stateman like, except for Don who was doing a self concious dad dance to the band.



I have managed to secure the transcript of Donny's inauguration speech tomorrow:
"My fellow Americans I stand before you as your 45th President, and with all my heart I... Oh look a balloon... do you know who looks like a balloon? Hilary, so sad...."

 

[Bollo]

Remember when Reagan was shot and his BG whipped an Uzi out of his jacket? Could have been bad news for the would be assassin if he wasn't so quickly overpowered.

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You know he's just waiting for someone else to have a go so he can go full Rambo back at them.

Uzi is still an effective weapon, particularly the Mini, but guess they'd be one of the compact versions of the MP5 or some such these days.

Grey suit and brown shoes. He should turn that gun on himself.

 

[TVC]

Grey suit and brown shoes. He should turn that gun on himself.

It was the 1980s we all had dodgy silver suits in those days, looking back we should have all done the decent thing.

 

[TVC]

Good looking spray tan Donny, gone for the full antique pine this time.

 

[Bollo]

Two pieces of earnestness....

I was sorting some old dvds last night and found a copy of the mockumentary "Bob Roberts". It was made in 1992 and describes the political rise of the eponymous businessman/folk music star on the back of a hard right agenda and an anti-political elite type schtick. Instead of twitter (internet not much of a thing in 92) Roberts promotes himself to the MTV generation using folk/country songs and videos with subverted rightwing lyrics. The highlight is a Bob Dylan rework "Times they are changing back", complete with prompt card video. "Take back America" is another nationalist toe-tapper. There are hints of darker forces, media manipulation, financial shenanigans and even a disabled reporter. If you can get past Alan Rickman chomping the scenery as an Steve Bannon-style eminence grise it's a funny and thought-provoking watch.

And finally a quote...

“As democracy is perfected, the office of president represents, more and more closely, the inner soul of the people. On some great and glorious day the plain folks of the land will reach their heart's desire at last and the White House will be adorned by a downright moron.”

L H Mencken

 

[Aperitif]

Good quote from ole HL...he died when I was but one year old. Nothing changes much does it?

 

[Bollo]

Good quote from ole HL...he died when I was but one year old. Nothing changes much does it?

Perhaps he had an inkling of what you were about to do to the English language 'teef.

 

[biggs682]

Fun times ahead for all

 

[MontyVeda]

it'll be fine.... we survived Bush, Bush and Reagan ...well, most of us did.

 

[Drago]

So, today's the day. According to the Beeb the whole thing is costing a cool $200,000,000, also known as 'pocket change' to The Donald.

 

[Drago]

Few hours to go. I've been doing some DIY so tidy up, shower, settle down with a few tinnies and enjoy the spectacle.

 

[PhilDawson8270]

So, today's the day. According to the Beeb the whole thing is costing a cool $200,000,000, also known as 'pocket change' to The Donald.

He will bring change, he will bring jobs, and money to the ordinary people.

Right after spending $200 million on his party.