# How has Former President Trump pissed you off today? **URL:** \ **Category:** The BBQ Pit\ **Created:** [January 20, 2017, 5:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-has-former-president-trump-pissed-you-off-today/777640 "2017-01-20T17:21:25Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 47
**Author:** ![Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/7cd45c/32.png) [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2017, 5:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-has-former-president-trump-pissed-you-off-today/777640/921 "2017-05-11T17:55:51Z")
The Acting FBI Director has, under oath, directly contradicted Trump’s assertion that the bureau had lost confidence in Comey: [FBI's acting director rebukes White House claim that the FBI 'lost confidence' in Comey](https://www.aol.com/article/news/2017/05/11/fbis-acting-director-rebukes-white-house-claim-that-the-fbi-lo/22081823/) ---
**Author:** ![running\_coach](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/running_coach/32/15836_2.png) [@running\_coach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/running_coach)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2017, 7:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-has-former-president-trump-pissed-you-off-today/777640/922 "2017-05-11T19:24:55Z")
> [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](#): > > The Acting FBI Director has, under oath, directly contradicted Trump’s assertion that the bureau had lost confidence in Comey: [FBI's acting director rebukes White House claim that the FBI 'lost confidence' in Comey](https://www.aol.com/article/news/2017/05/11/fbis-acting-director-rebukes-white-house-claim-that-the-fbi-lo/22081823/) The Soon-to-be-Former-Acting Director. ---
**Author:** ![dasmoocher](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/dbc845/32.png) [@dasmoocher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dasmoocher)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2017, 7:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-has-former-president-trump-pissed-you-off-today/777640/923 "2017-05-11T19:27:07Z")
[Trump’s Embrace of the Bubble](https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2017/05/trump-knows-nothing-and-doesnt-care-to-learn-it/526308/) > [@](#): > > In a pair of interviews published Thursday, the president not only demonstrates his ignorance of policy issues but boasts of shutting out critical views. > … > As a million Twitter wags immediately pointed out, Trump hadn’t invented the phrase [priming the pump]. It is, as The Economist’s editors suggested, usually associated with John Maynard Keynes’s theories. (In fact, the phrase seems to have been popularized by Herbert Hoover.) And not only did Trump not invent it, he’s been using it since at least March, when he spoke of priming the pump in an interview with Robert Draper. > > Trump’s blithe confidence that he invented one of the most common phrases in popular economic discourse is stunning on several counts. It not only suggests a self-confidence bordering on delusion, it illuminates a worrisome fact: The president both knows very little about the things he talks about, and has little interest in learning more. Fucking. Moron. ---
**Author:** ![The\_Stainless\_Steel\_Rat](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/the_stainless_steel_rat/32/5727_2.png) [@The\_Stainless\_Steel\_Rat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Stainless_Steel_Rat)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2017, 2:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-has-former-president-trump-pissed-you-off-today/777640/924 "2017-05-12T02:18:31Z")
Could have posted this in several threads, but this seemed most appropriate \*\* > [@](#): > > Trump Wants ‘Goddamned Steam,’ Not Digital Catapults on Aircraft Carriers \*\* per this article: [Trump Wants ‘Goddamned Steam,’ Not Digital Catapults on Aircraft Carriers - The Atlantic](https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2017/05/trump-wants-goddamned-steam-not-digital-catapults-on-aircraft-carriers/526386/) (there are ample confirmations out there, including Time, Foreign Policy, and Business insider) One quote: > [@](#): > > It sounded bad to me. Digital. They have digital. What is digital? And it’s very complicated, you have to be Albert Einstein to figure it out. And I said—and now they want to buy more aircraft carriers. I said, “What system are you going to be—” “Sir, we’re staying with digital.” I said, “No you’re not. You going to goddamned steam, the digital costs hundreds of millions of dollars more money and it’s no good.” Jesus. Fu\*\*\*\*\*. Christ. The man has nothing resembling scientific or technological knowledge and he’s giving the US Navy orders on using 65-year old tech because apparently the word “digital” gives him the willies. I marched for Science in April. Maybe we need to do it again, because it sure hasn’t taken in Washington. ---
**Author:** ![Sunny\_Daze](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sunny_daze/32/438_2.png) [@Sunny\_Daze](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sunny_Daze)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2017, 2:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-has-former-president-trump-pissed-you-off-today/777640/925 "2017-05-12T02:54:37Z")
Consider my mind boggled. Maybe he thinks steampunk is real. ---
**Author:** ![running\_coach](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/running_coach/32/15836_2.png) [@running\_coach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/running_coach)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2017, 3:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-has-former-president-trump-pissed-you-off-today/777640/926 "2017-05-12T03:27:31Z")
> [@The\_Stainless\_Steel\_Rat](#): > > Could have posted this in several threads, but this seemed most appropriate > > \*\*\*\* per this article: [Trump Wants ‘Goddamned Steam,’ Not Digital Catapults on Aircraft Carriers - The Atlantic](https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2017/05/trump-wants-goddamned-steam-not-digital-catapults-on-aircraft-carriers/526386/) (there are ample confirmations out there, including Time, Foreign Policy, and Business insider) > > One quote: > > Jesus. Fu\*\*\*\*\*. Christ. The man has nothing resembling scientific or technological knowledge and he’s giving the US Navy orders on using 65-year old tech because apparently the word “digital” gives him the willies. > > I marched for Science in April. Maybe we need to do it again, because it sure hasn’t taken in Washington. He hates anything that reminds him of someone giving him the finger. ---
**Author:** ![El\_Kabong](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/el_kabong/32/496_2.png) [@El\_Kabong](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/El_Kabong)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2017, 3:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-has-former-president-trump-pissed-you-off-today/777640/927 "2017-05-12T03:56:07Z")
> [@The\_Stainless\_Steel\_Rat](#): > > Could have posted this in several threads, but this seemed most appropriate > > \*\*\*\* per this article: [Trump Wants ‘Goddamned Steam,’ Not Digital Catapults on Aircraft Carriers - The Atlantic](https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2017/05/trump-wants-goddamned-steam-not-digital-catapults-on-aircraft-carriers/526386/) (there are ample confirmations out there, including Time, Foreign Policy, and Business insider) > > One quote: > > Jesus. Fu\*\*\*\*\*. Christ. The man has nothing resembling scientific or technological knowledge and he’s giving the US Navy orders on using 65-year old tech because apparently the word “digital” gives him the willies. > > I marched for Science in April. Maybe we need to do it again, because it sure hasn’t taken in Washington. Someone better tell him the railroads aren’t using steam any more, either. ---
**Author:** ![Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/7cd45c/32.png) [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2017, 4:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-has-former-president-trump-pissed-you-off-today/777640/928 "2017-05-12T04:00:10Z")
In a private dinner, Trump allegedly twice asked Comey for a personal pledge of loyalty. He must think he’s emperor or something: [http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/333062-report-trump-demanded-comeys-loyalty-at-dinner-in-january](http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/333062-report-trump-demanded-comeys-loyalty-at-dinner-in-january) ---
**Author:** ![Monty](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/monty/32/47_2.png) [@Monty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Monty)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2017, 5:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-has-former-president-trump-pissed-you-off-today/777640/929 "2017-05-12T05:07:11Z")
> [@The\_Stainless\_Steel\_Rat](#): > > Could have posted this in several threads, but this seemed most appropriate > > \*\*\*\* per this article: [Trump Wants ‘Goddamned Steam,’ Not Digital Catapults on Aircraft Carriers - The Atlantic](https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2017/05/trump-wants-goddamned-steam-not-digital-catapults-on-aircraft-carriers/526386/) (there are ample confirmations out there, including Time, Foreign Policy, and Business insider) > > One quote: > > Jesus. Fu\*\*\*\*\*. Christ. The man has nothing resembling scientific or technological knowledge and he’s giving the US Navy orders on using 65-year old tech because apparently the word “digital” gives him the willies. > > I marched for Science in April. Maybe we need to do it again, because it sure hasn’t taken in Washington. I wonder if he realizes the aircraft carriers run under nuclear power, another thing you have to be Einstein (in comparison) to operate and maintain. ---
**Author:** ![Monty](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/monty/32/47_2.png) [@Monty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Monty)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2017, 5:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-has-former-president-trump-pissed-you-off-today/777640/930 "2017-05-12T05:09:31Z")
> [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](#): > > In a private dinner, Trump allegedly twice asked Comey for a personal pledge of loyalty. He must think he’s emperor or something: [http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/333062-report-trump-demanded-comeys-loyalty-at-dinner-in-january](http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/333062-report-trump-demanded-comeys-loyalty-at-dinner-in-january) Pharoah. He thinks being president of the United States of America is exactly like the portrayal of the Pharoah in “The Ten Commandments”. Now you know why he loves executive orders so much. “So shall it be written; so shall it be done.” ---
**Author:** ![Robot\_Arm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/robot_arm/32/18280_2.png) [@Robot\_Arm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Robot_Arm)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2017, 5:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-has-former-president-trump-pissed-you-off-today/777640/931 "2017-05-12T05:18:13Z")
> [@Monty](#): > > I wonder if he realizes the aircraft carriers run under nuclear power, another thing you have to be Einstein (in comparison) to operate and maintain. And what keeps those planes in the air, where are the propellers? ---
**Author:** ![Alessan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/alessan/32/465_2.png) [@Alessan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Alessan)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2017, 6:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-has-former-president-trump-pissed-you-off-today/777640/932 "2017-05-12T06:41:05Z")
> [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](#): > > In a private dinner, Trump allegedly twice asked Comey for a personal pledge of loyalty. He must think he’s emperor or something: [http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/333062-report-trump-demanded-comeys-loyalty-at-dinner-in-january](http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/333062-report-trump-demanded-comeys-loyalty-at-dinner-in-january) My take on this is that Trump actually think the Federal Government works for him. He’s never been part of any organization or system, public or private, so he literally doesn’t understand the difference between subordinates and employees. ---
**Author:** ![Nava](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/da6949/32.png) [@Nava](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nava)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2017, 7:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-has-former-president-trump-pissed-you-off-today/777640/933 "2017-05-12T07:20:16Z")
> [@Alessan](#): > > My take on this is that Trump actually think the Federal Government works for him. He’s never been part of any organization or system, public or private, so he literally doesn’t understand the difference between subordinates and employees. He also doesn’t seem to understand the differences between those, slaves, serfs and liegemen. If anybody tried to explain that obligations flow both ways, he’d just refuse to believe it. “Oh no, I have heard it, you know, everybody says, those old kings, they could just do anything they wanted, anything, any time!” Actually, that may be a more coherent response than he’s capable of giving. ---
**Author:** ![Gyrate](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gyrate/32/3588_2.png) [@Gyrate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gyrate)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2017, 9:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-has-former-president-trump-pissed-you-off-today/777640/934 "2017-05-12T09:41:56Z")
> [@El\_Kabong](#): > > Someone better tell him the railroads aren’t using steam any more, either. We’ll be going back to steam trains and steamboats soon. Gotta have a market for all that extra coal we’re digging out. ---
**Author:** ![scudsucker](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/scudsucker/32/14101_2.png) [@scudsucker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scudsucker)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2017, 9:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-has-former-president-trump-pissed-you-off-today/777640/935 "2017-05-12T09:48:23Z")
> [@The\_Stainless\_Steel\_Rat](#): > > Jesus. Fu\*\*\*\*\*. Christ. The man has nothing resembling scientific or technological knowledge and he’s giving the US Navy orders on using 65-year old tech because apparently the word “digital” gives him the willies. The navy just needs to explain that the catapult is powered by a **S** ystem **T** o **E** levate **A** ircraft via electro- **M** agnetism. Simple, really. ---
**Author:** ![JKellyMap](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jkellymap/32/15880_2.png) [@JKellyMap](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JKellyMap)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2017, 10:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-has-former-president-trump-pissed-you-off-today/777640/936 "2017-05-12T10:47:17Z")
I hear they do The Digital in The Ukraine and the The Congo. ---
**Author:** ![JKellyMap](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jkellymap/32/15880_2.png) [@JKellyMap](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JKellyMap)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2017, 10:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-has-former-president-trump-pissed-you-off-today/777640/937 "2017-05-12T10:52:28Z")
[I am your new president…From now on, all underwear will be worn on the outside.](https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=zYjlZVNFjiI) ---
**Author:** ![OttoDaFe](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ottodafe/32/356_2.png) [@OttoDaFe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OttoDaFe)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2017, 10:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-has-former-president-trump-pissed-you-off-today/777640/938 "2017-05-12T10:53:16Z")
> [@running\_coach](#): > > > [@The\_Stainless\_Steel\_Rat](#): > > > > Jesus. Fu\*\*\*\*\*. Christ. The man has nothing resembling scientific or technological knowledge and he’s giving the US Navy orders on using 65-year old tech because apparently the word “digital” gives him the willies. > > He hates anything that reminds him of someone giving him the finger. Or maybe he dislikes any possible reference to his alleged … finger … shortcomings. ---
**Author:** ![El\_Kabong](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/el_kabong/32/496_2.png) [@El\_Kabong](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/El_Kabong)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2017, 11:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-has-former-president-trump-pissed-you-off-today/777640/939 "2017-05-12T11:34:09Z")
> [@Gyrate](#): > > We’ll be going back to steam trains and steamboats soon. Gotta have a market for all that extra coal we’re digging out. Time to dust off the plans for the [ACE 3000](http://www.american-rails.com/ace-3000.html)! ---
**Author:** ![Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/7cd45c/32.png) [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2017, 3:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-has-former-president-trump-pissed-you-off-today/777640/940 "2017-05-12T15:15:32Z")
Trump issues a not-so-thinly-veiled threat against Comey, and hints he may eliminate all press briefings: [http://www.cnn.com/2017/05/12/politics/donald-trump-james-comey-threat/index.html](http://www.cnn.com/2017/05/12/politics/donald-trump-james-comey-threat/index.html) [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-has-former-president-trump-pissed-you-off-today/777640.md?page=46) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-has-former-president-trump-pissed-you-off-today/777640.md?page=48)