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It is important to refer to IT as "KING DONALD", and when I see him in public I will also give him the "Hail Hitler" salute.
We should not act like Republicans, we might not agree with his policies, but we can respect the office that he holds
Name calling diminishes the effectiveness of your argument. Do not lower your commentary to the level of right wing radio talk shows. You are articulate, very well informed and have much more credibility when you use a respectful tone and support your opinions with fact based evidence.
I ipersonally refer to hin as Boris Drumpf. Der Donald would work for me as well.
I call him Donny-boy...and I feel quite certain he'd hate it.
.I don't think it degrades the office of president, as he is not a legitimate president. He lost the election, and was installed by stealth and deception- just as some past kings were installed by stealth and deception. I don't think "King" is too flattering for the "weak minded" followers, as it is less flattering than "president". But, if it is felt that we need to to clarify our attitude, we can expand the name to " King Don the Con" or " King Don John the con", or even "King Don John the con pawn", or just "KING CON" for short (like King Kong, stumbling through the city leaving destruction). His lineage traces back to the deplorable and infamous "house of Repugni-Con'' don't you know.
On the other hand(s), I think the references to small hands, and what's lacking under the big tie could be a bit sophomoric. This focus on physical features perhaps is lowering ourselves closer to his level of immaturity, and could detract somewhat from the credibility of our critiques. The pretentious hairdo and gawdy spray-on face tan are free game, however, as those are his (questionable) choices, and are indicative of his poor judgement and intractable vanity.
Proper name: "Trumpolini"
Job title: "troll-in-chief"
"Trump", being a mash-up of "tush" and "rump", is best used as a substitute for the mild vulgarism representing the body part that one normally sits on. As in, "He lied his trump off", or "I slipped on the ice and fell on my trump," or "The Packers got their trumps kicked in Atlanta last weekend," or......
The office of president is degraded by Trumpolini's occupation of that office.
And I don't care if ridicule is "sophomoric." I only care if it's effective at rattling his little snowflake ego, and sometimes sophomoric insults can be the most effective.
If you ridicule somebody because of their body parts, then you lose the high ground. You cannot object when that person ridicules others because of their body parts. Grading women 1-10 for example, or calling Rubio "little Marko", or talking trash about Carly Fiorina"s face. He has then successfully brought the conversation down to his level, so instead of an adult criticizing an immature and shallow person, we now have two 8 year olds yelling at each other on the play ground.
There is plenty of things about King Cons behavior, speech, and appearance decisions to anger him with, without sinking to his level.
Yes, and we need to resist his outrageous tweets and executive orders.
“Donald Trump has NPD
Summary : A pervasive pattern of grandiosity (in fantasy or behavior), need for admiration, and lack of empathy, beginning by early adulthood and present in a variety of contexts, as indicated by five (or more) of the following:
1. Has a grandiose sense of self-importance (e.g., exaggerates achievements and talents, expects to be recognized as superior without commensurate achievements)
2. Is preoccupied with fantasies of unlimited success, power, brilliance, beauty, or ideal love.
3. Believe that he or she is “special” and unique and can only be understood by, or should associate with other special or high-status people (or institutions)
4. Requires excessive admiration
5. Has a sense of entitlement
6. Is interpersonally exploitative
7. Lacks empathy: is unwilling to recognize or identify with the feelings and needs of others
8. Is often envious of others or believes that others are envious of him or her.
9. Shows arrogant, haughty behaviors or attitudes.”
What does it mean if someone does have NPD?
If someone does have “Narcissistic Personality Disorder” they can, indeed, wake up, see a Tweet or a news report from a foreign leader criticizing him, mocking him, calling him “weak” or threatening his ego in any way and order some kind of impulsive, vindictive, punishing, immediate response that could include an unhinged order to attack that foreign leader or foreign country with military force, even including the authorization of nuclear weapons.
It is extremely likely that there would be some kind of impulsive, angry diplomatic response.
Because someone afflicted with this incurable and progressive “Narcissistic Personality Disorder” simply can’t help himself.
Here’s why:
1. People with NPD are extremely sensitive and insecure. They psychologically require constant compliments and acknowledgement because they do not have their own internal self-esteem. They need to get it from others.
2. If someone does criticize them, even in a Tweet or on a television comedy show, it triggers this deep and painful lack of self-esteem and they MUST lash out to relieve the pain of the criticism.
3. They have only two modes: They are either fully your friend and love you or you are their enemy and they will do everything to discredit you or humiliate you. They can’t help it. The pain of having someone in their circle who does not approve of them or acknowledge them, (almost constantly), is too great.
4. There are only two ways to deal with someone with NPD, and they are both dangerous. There is no healthy way of interacting with someone with this affliction. If you criticize them they will lash out at you and if they have a great deal of power, that can be consequential. If you compliment them it only acts to increase the delusional and grandiose reality the sufferer has created, causing him to be even more reliant on constant and endless compliments and unwavering support.
5. Because they crave the attention and approval of others they develop great capacity to engage and entertain and can be quite charismatic, even to the point of developing a cult-like following.
6. Someone with NPD will NEVER get along with any member of the press, or any media outlet that criticizes him.
7. Someone with NPD will NEVER hire (and will fire) anyone who criticizes him. Therefore, and because they believe they know better than almost everyone else, they have a very hard time listening and taking any advice.
Concerns Expressed by Mental Health Professionals
The President of The United State and Commander in Chief is the only American who has ANY say over the mobilization of The United States Military, the authorization of a military strike on a perceived or real enemy and the launch of any and all of the weapons possessed by The United States Military, including 7,000 nuclear warheads.
There is no “Fail Safe”. There is no “Team”. There is no thoughtful review.
The National Security Advisor, The Secretary of Defense, The Secretary of State, The Joint Chiefs of State and every General in the military can all emphatically say “NO!” but if The Commander in Chief wants to initiate military and even nuclear action, NO ONE can stop him. American law does not allow a military officer to make those decisions.
Only a civilian, The President, elected by The American People can access the nuclear codes. Only that President can use the nuclear codes.
And if he does, the military is duty bound to follow his order.
A President and Commander in Chief who does have Narcissistic Personality Disorder would be very dangerous to all Americans, and the world.
It elevates him to royalty, when in fact he is a public servant.
That's exactly what he thinks he is. This bold brillant man who makes great godly decissions. He knows his thoughts are the best, he has a great brain. His plan is the best plan. In King Donald we trust, UGH!!!
I prefer to call him our "slight-of-hand president." I also like "Don The Con."
No,
The surfs ,Paul Ryan and Mitch McConnel ,are foaming at the mouth to put together bills and laws that he does not understand nor will he.None of his team are smart enough to realize that he can NOT be a King only a knight.
What a sad scenario we have to live through.
I am 64 and have never been more frightened in my life.
I am also a white male.
Go Figure.
Please help us Thom!!!
The post of mrorher above provides much food for thought. Thankyou.
Thom, what is happening to your country and, therefore, the whole world!! Can't something be done to stop this maniac? I'd vote for you, Thom, if I lived there. When are you going to run for President? Everyone I talk to is so scared about what he will do - sorry, is doing. (I'm from Australia)
One of my friends came up with the name Twitler, or Herr Twitler. I like that one, or, well, I don't LIKE it but I think it fits pretty well, and more and more as time goes by.
There's gotta be a really easy to say, memorable, tow-to-three syllable catchy name that says it all. Anyone??
Shelley -
Honestly, I have to agree with you. That's what makes Thom special and a good listen, as well as a good commentator and debator.
However... Having said that, we can still have some fun with things like this. Trump's use of catchy, debasing nicknames (he's done this for many years) sticks in people's minds and, as a clever mnemonic, reminds folks why they should dislike his opponent(s). Tunabout is fair play, at least on this one.
You think??
I think he would like Lord Trump instead
Absolutey not.
Progressives and democrats absolutely must begin learning to speak and write based on our values and learn to frame our messages. George Lakoff refers to him as a minority president because he received fewer votes. I refer to him as the current president without saying or writing his name.
Calling him King D***** or King T**** only reinforces him and normalizes him in our brains.
I'll be right back. I have to take a Trump..
Roland
Just a suggestion: The best one I've heard is Trumplethinskin.
I would just say - "the current President". What else was being expedited during the edict on immigration? Shock & mirrors!
There is other news. We need to concentrate on that as well.
I can not stomach the man....neither his smugness nor his values. I think "boy" would be apropos, given his emotional maturity level. I think he has a messiah complex as well as having grandiose ideas about his abilities ("I'm going to fix the world, that's what I do...") I actually call him by many different derogatory names in my own head & in the company of friends, but.....spreading more hate on top of what is already hateful, isn't helping. More fuel for the fire analogy. If we really want to make change, we must BE that change (paraphrasing Ghandi.) DT is not my President, as I feel there was a lot of unethical stuff going on that affected the election, but he is nonetheless POTUS (for now.) So, I agree with those who say do not bring yourself down to a lower level. Take the high road & represent the values of which you speak. I think Mr Trump or Donald Trump would be fine. In private though, let loose to get it out of your system (if need be!) I will! We're only human, afterall!
Namaste
Elle, I think your comment is well thought out & I agree. Taking his name out of the equation would actually be a wonderful way of irritating him! Just imagine, if even for only one day, no-one spoke or wrote his name. He'd go bonkers! (-:
He should be refered to as the Republican president they need to be forced to own what he does to our country.
Mr. Trump could be called Dictator Trump if he takes it too far. Until then being respectful in a limited way might be the best approach. I will never call him P---; he will be Mr. to me.
Never call him king, since often it is believed a king is preordained. No one wants Mr. T to believe that he was destine to be king--oops I mean president.
I voted NO because he is not a king and there is nothing regal nor benevolent about him. He is a dictator in all the trappings of our Central and South American cousins.