Just keeps getting weirder...

[ThatRobGuy]

Trump calls GOP politicians who withhold booster status "gutless"

Former President Trump slammed politicians who refuse to reveal whether they have received their COVID vaccine booster shots, calling them "gutless" in an interview with One American News Network.

I was surprised to see Trump take boos from his own fanbase over vaccination related comments twice.

I'm even more surprised that it hasn't deterred the messaging, and he (on OAN of all places) called GOP politicians who refuse to reveal their booster status as "gutless".

Either he's trying to distance himself from that particular element of the base, or he wants it to a "differentiating issue" to portray himself as "the moderate reasonable one" in the primaries... or perhaps it's more of the long game. Perhaps he's trying to preemptively let the air out of some covid related talking points that he knew Democrats may try to use against him should get the party nod for 2024?

Still not sure what the angle is. For a guy who doesn't take criticism well, and loves having an echo chamber, he's gone out of his way a few times to say something that he know a lot of his loyal fan base may turn on him for.

 

[Nithavela]

I think it's just Trump being Trump. No plan needed, the guy was born for this stuff.

 

[rambot]

What's weird is that democrats said that and they were ignored. I'm curious how they will respond to trump.

 

[Belk]

Trump calls GOP politicians who withhold booster status "gutless"

Former President Trump slammed politicians who refuse to reveal whether they have received their COVID vaccine booster shots, calling them "gutless" in an interview with One American News Network.

I was surprised to see Trump take boos from his own fanbase over vaccination related comments twice.

I'm even more surprised that it hasn't deterred the messaging, and he (on OAN of all places) called GOP politicians who refuse to reveal their booster status as "gutless".

Either he's trying to distance himself from that particular element of the base, or he wants it to a "differentiating issue" to portray himself as "the moderate reasonable one" in the primaries... or perhaps it's more of the long game. Perhaps he's trying to preemptively let the air out of some covid related talking points that he knew Democrats may try to use against him should get the party nod for 2024?

Still not sure what the angle is. For a guy who doesn't take criticism well, and loves having an echo chamber, he's gone out of his way a few times to say something that he know a lot of his loyal fan base may turn on him for.

I'm wondering if it is because he was really proud of Warp Speed?

 

[sandman]

I am a Trump supporter, but when it comes to vaccines I don't think what he says.... as far as those who are unvaccinated, is going to make an difference.
And I think Belk hit it ... I think he is really proud of Warp Speed.... as I guess he should be. But I'm still not taking the vaccine...

 

[stevil]

he (on OAN of all places) called GOP politicians who refuse to reveal their booster status as "gutless".

What should we call presidential candidates and presidents who refuse to reveal their tax returns?

 

[Nithavela]

What should we call presidential candidates and presidents who refuse to reveal their tax returns?

I think "Mister President" and "Your Excellency" are both acceptable.

 

[Albion]

Trump calls GOP politicians who withhold booster status "gutless"

Former President Trump slammed politicians who refuse to reveal whether they have received their COVID vaccine booster shots, calling them "gutless" in an interview with One American News Network.

I was surprised to see Trump take boos from his own fanbase over vaccination related comments twice.

I can imagine.

It kinda takes away from that favorite allegation of the political Left to the effect that all Trump voters are mindless robots who will consistently cheer whatever Trump says.

 

[stevil]

I think "Mister President" and "Your Excellency" are both acceptable.

also "gutless" right?

 

[rambot]

I am a Trump supporter, but when it comes to vaccines I don't think what he says.... as far as those who are unvaccinated, is going to make an difference.
And I think Belk hit it ... I think he is really proud of Warp Speed.... as I guess he should be. But I'm still not taking the vaccine...

I also agree he should "be proud of his administration" for creating warp speed as it was a good program. Not sure exactly how involved he was at any stage in the process but he didn't stop it so.....

 

[iluvatar5150]

Trump calls GOP politicians who withhold booster status "gutless"

Former President Trump slammed politicians who refuse to reveal whether they have received their COVID vaccine booster shots, calling them "gutless" in an interview with One American News Network.

I was surprised to see Trump take boos from his own fanbase over vaccination related comments twice.

I'm even more surprised that it hasn't deterred the messaging, and he (on OAN of all places) called GOP politicians who refuse to reveal their booster status as "gutless".

Either he's trying to distance himself from that particular element of the base, or he wants it to a "differentiating issue" to portray himself as "the moderate reasonable one" in the primaries... or perhaps it's more of the long game. Perhaps he's trying to preemptively let the air out of some covid related talking points that he knew Democrats may try to use against him should get the party nod for 2024?

Still not sure what the angle is. For a guy who doesn't take criticism well, and loves having an echo chamber, he's gone out of his way a few times to say something that he know a lot of his loyal fan base may turn on him for.

Warp Speed could've been the high point of his legacy, but catering to loons, quacks, and cynical partisans seems to have undermined that.

 

[durangodawood]

Pride over Warp Speed.

Plus I think he actually believes the vaccines are beneficial. Sometime he believes true things.

 

[essentialsaltes]

"Trump didn’t mention DeSantis by name, but the Florida governor has repeatedly dodged questions on whether he’s taken a COVID-19 booster shot."

DeSantis is also the only potential 2024 presidential candidate that registers more than an asterisk after The Former Guy.

 

[Tinker Grey]

Pride over Warp Speed.

Plus I think he actually believes the vaccines are beneficial. Sometime he believes true things.

I imagine most demagogues believe 1 + 1 = 2.

 

[durangodawood]

I imagine most demagogues believe 1 + 1 = 2.

Well I'm a liberal elite, so I'm disposed to contest the assertion that 1 + 1 = 2 consistently. Its a point of view. A valid one for sure, but just one of many.

 

[renniks]

Trump calls GOP politicians who withhold booster status "gutless"

Former President Trump slammed politicians who refuse to reveal whether they have received their COVID vaccine booster shots, calling them "gutless" in an interview with One American News Network.

I was surprised to see Trump take boos from his own fanbase over vaccination related comments twice.

I'm even more surprised that it hasn't deterred the messaging, and he (on OAN of all places) called GOP politicians who refuse to reveal their booster status as "gutless".

Either he's trying to distance himself from that particular element of the base, or he wants it to a "differentiating issue" to portray himself as "the moderate reasonable one" in the primaries... or perhaps it's more of the long game. Perhaps he's trying to preemptively let the air out of some covid related talking points that he knew Democrats may try to use against him should get the party nod for 2024?

Still not sure what the angle is. For a guy who doesn't take criticism well, and loves having an echo chamber, he's gone out of his way a few times to say something that he know a lot of his loyal fan base may turn on him for.

Um maybe he's just speaking his mind?
Why assume everything has some hidden agenda?

 

[Tinker Grey]

Well I'm a liberal elite, so I'm disposed to contest the assertion that 1 + 1 = 2 consistently. Its a point of view. A valid one for sure, but just one of many.

Some days, I think 1 + 1 = 10 and others 1 + 1 = 11. But, most days 2.

 

[durangodawood]

Some days, I think 1 + 1 = 10 and others 1 + 1 = 11. But, most days 2.

As a liberal elite I reject binary thinking, so its never 10. But I also avoid absolutes, so sometimes its 10.

 

[rjs330]

I think "Mister President" and "Your Excellency" are both acceptable.

Master commander also works.

 

[ThatRobGuy]

What should we call presidential candidates and presidents who refuse to reveal their tax returns?

Whatever you want to I suppose...

I didn't vote for him, so I have the luxury and privilege of not having to defend him lol.


Although, I will say, I've never really cared about seeing any president's tax returns.

Given that he was a rich NYC real-estate guy who owned casino's and had quite a few business failures and sketchy deals over the years, I'll go out on a limb and say what you'd find in his tax returns are the same things I'd find if I got a peek at the CEO's for my company:

1) A High income
2) Exploitation of tax loopholes
3) Writing things off as business expenses (that were really for pleasure)

That sort of stuff...