# How has the disgraced, CONVICTED FELON, former but once again President Trump pissed you off today? (Part 1) **URL:** \ **Category:** The BBQ Pit\ **Tags:** trump\ **Created:** [May 15, 2021, 6:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-has-the-disgraced-convicted-felon-former-but-once-again-president-trump-pissed-you-off-today-part-1/942178 "2021-05-15T18:35:41Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 47
**Author:** ![Atamasama](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/atamasama/32/12961_2.png) [@Atamasama](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atamasama)\ **Post date:** [February 18, 2022, 5:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-has-the-disgraced-convicted-felon-former-but-once-again-president-trump-pissed-you-off-today-part-1/942178/921 "2022-02-18T17:44:18Z")
> [@commasense](#): > > I read that very differently from what you actually intended. Especially when I kind of skimmed over the “being in a shower” part on the first read, I had to re-read that post to verify it wasn’t presenting a different kind of scenario. ---
**Author:** ![ThelmaLou](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thelmalou/32/390_2.png) [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Post date:** [February 18, 2022, 6:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-has-the-disgraced-convicted-felon-former-but-once-again-president-trump-pissed-you-off-today-part-1/942178/922 "2022-02-18T18:09:12Z")
> [@silenus](#): > > I thought about that in the shower this morning. Somebody famous, I can’t remember if it was Jung or Freud, said that his best ideas came to him in “bed, bath, or bus,” so you’re in good company. (Though presumably not actually in the company of dead people IN the shower.) ---
**Author:** ![Mollie\_Magill](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mollie_magill/32/20882_2.png) [@Mollie\_Magill](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mollie_Magill)\ **Post date:** [February 18, 2022, 6:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-has-the-disgraced-convicted-felon-former-but-once-again-president-trump-pissed-you-off-today-part-1/942178/923 "2022-02-18T18:58:50Z")
Hey! You shower how you want, and I’ll shower how I want. ---
**Author:** ![MikeF](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/45deac/32.png) [@MikeF](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MikeF)\ **Post date:** [February 18, 2022, 7:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-has-the-disgraced-convicted-felon-former-but-once-again-president-trump-pissed-you-off-today-part-1/942178/924 "2022-02-18T19:54:49Z")
Based on a recommendation in the “Light Reading” thread, I bought _Squeeze Me_ by Carl Hiaasen. Although not by name, characters strongly resembling Trump (especially) and Melania are portrayed. Mara Lago, too. I finished it a couple of days ago and, when hearing or thinking about some crazy Trumpy behavior, am already having a hard time remembering if it was real or fictional. Sad. Very sad. Also funny. Highly recommended. ---
**Author:** ![rocking\_chair](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rocking_chair/32/2918_2.png) [@rocking\_chair](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rocking_chair)\ **Post date:** [February 18, 2022, 8:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-has-the-disgraced-convicted-felon-former-but-once-again-president-trump-pissed-you-off-today-part-1/942178/925 "2022-02-18T20:41:53Z")
a good read indeed. ---
**Author:** ![digs](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/digs/32/14889_2.png) [@digs](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/digs)\ **Post date:** [February 18, 2022, 8:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-has-the-disgraced-convicted-felon-former-but-once-again-president-trump-pissed-you-off-today-part-1/942178/926 "2022-02-18T20:44:15Z")
But just like the Onion’s conundrum, the previous administration was whackier than anything they, or Hiaasen, could dream up. ---
**Author:** ![ThelmaLou](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thelmalou/32/390_2.png) [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Post date:** [February 18, 2022, 9:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-has-the-disgraced-convicted-felon-former-but-once-again-president-trump-pissed-you-off-today-part-1/942178/927 "2022-02-18T21:05:51Z")
> **[Material Recovered From Trump by Archives Included Classified Information](https://www.nytimes.com/2022/02/18/us/politics/trump-archives-white-house.html?unlocked_article_code=AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAACEIPuomT1JKd6J17Vw1cRCfTTMQmqxCdw_PIxftm3iWka3DPDm8SiPkORJCH_0bRZKF4IN46wzmBRdZFdaUiT_tsw_VSMwljUQ6t54eehZEdZi8k7IupVWM3wZ_WGLE--jv3YmS1bex7zaakvhyHPTT1APuLjzZ-dEs-_8x5LBz1hGcaucejfIIVotpugrdnDYZnFXxGPHPU6--8Ak9-O42GOgWIvgdhR-0PUTzMzYOXvqYAdwlUCQ6WTXp5tDws-ZgLboNsSaX-KxYqeMv9iaxASTA7adf0WOBiAtTchL5osrXSqBeTyMvQxP0-FahcubqsoX_tfR90C-vQZAOtK2Rf4Dta-UpcuCqmXNU6gFAzRyJn68c1LiJazWeWf-iwVxQzOgkh6sKWCo0)** > > The former president, who assailed Hillary Clinton in 2016 for her handling of sensitive material, was confirmed by the National Archives to have taken classified documents with him when he left office. Not surprising. Also not surprising that there will be no consequences for DJT. I wonder if he hid the nuclear football at Mar-a-Lago thinking it was a _real_ football? ---
**Author:** ![digs](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/digs/32/14889_2.png) [@digs](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/digs)\ **Post date:** [February 18, 2022, 9:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-has-the-disgraced-convicted-felon-former-but-once-again-president-trump-pissed-you-off-today-part-1/942178/928 "2022-02-18T21:14:10Z")
> [@ThelmaLou](#): > > I wonder if he hid the nuclear football at Mar-a-Lago thinking it was a _real_ football? And how did he feel when his close personal friend Tom Brady passed on signing it? ---
**Author:** ![smithsb](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/smithsb/32/12107_2.png) [@smithsb](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/smithsb)\ **Post date:** [February 18, 2022, 11:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-has-the-disgraced-convicted-felon-former-but-once-again-president-trump-pissed-you-off-today-part-1/942178/929 "2022-02-18T23:16:42Z")
The Secret Service just carried an actual football for CFSG to fondle. No actual codes or controls were in the briefcase. ---
**Author:** ![ThelmaLou](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thelmalou/32/390_2.png) [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Post date:** [February 18, 2022, 11:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-has-the-disgraced-convicted-felon-former-but-once-again-president-trump-pissed-you-off-today-part-1/942178/930 "2022-02-18T23:55:35Z")
I love it! A dummy football with dummy codes for The Dummy President! Perfect. ---
**Author:** ![Atamasama](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/atamasama/32/12961_2.png) [@Atamasama](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atamasama)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2022, 12:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-has-the-disgraced-convicted-felon-former-but-once-again-president-trump-pissed-you-off-today-part-1/942178/931 "2022-02-19T00:02:43Z")
> [@smithsb](#): > > The Secret Service just carried an actual football for CFSG to fondle. Paint it glow-in-the-dark green and glue a couple of dials onto it. Maybe a couple of holographic stickers. ---
**Author:** ![Sherrerd](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sherrerd/32/8_2.png) [@Sherrerd](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sherrerd)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2022, 12:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-has-the-disgraced-convicted-felon-former-but-once-again-president-trump-pissed-you-off-today-part-1/942178/932 "2022-02-19T00:47:40Z")
> [@ThelmaLou](#): > > [https://www.nytimes.com/2022/02/18/us/politics/material-recovered-from-trump-by-archives-included-classified-information.html?unlocked\_article\_code=AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAACEIPuomT1JKd6J17Vw1cRCfTTMQmqxCdw\_PIxftm3iWka3DPDm8SiPkORJCH\_0bRZKF4IN46wzmBRdZFdaUiT\_tsw\_VSMwljUQ6t54eehZEdZi8k7IupVWM3wZ\_WGLE--jv3YmS1bex7zaakvhyHPTT1APuLjzZ-dEs-\_8x5LBz1hGcaucejfIIVotpugrdnDYZnFXxGPHPU6--8Ak9-O42GOgWIvgdhR-0PUTzMzYOXvqYAdwlUCQ6WTXp5tDws-ZgLboNsSaX-KxYqeMv9iaxASTA7adf0WOBiAtTchL5osrXSqBeTyMvQxP0-FahcubqsoX\_tfR90C-vQZAOtK2Rf4Dta-UpcuCqmXNU6gFAzRyJn68c1LiJazWeWf-iwVxQzOgkh6sKWCo0&smid=url-share](https://www.nytimes.com/2022/02/18/us/politics/material-recovered-from-trump-by-archives-included-classified-information.html?unlocked_article_code=AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAACEIPuomT1JKd6J17Vw1cRCfTTMQmqxCdw_PIxftm3iWka3DPDm8SiPkORJCH_0bRZKF4IN46wzmBRdZFdaUiT_tsw_VSMwljUQ6t54eehZEdZi8k7IupVWM3wZ_WGLE--jv3YmS1bex7zaakvhyHPTT1APuLjzZ-dEs-_8x5LBz1hGcaucejfIIVotpugrdnDYZnFXxGPHPU6--8Ak9-O42GOgWIvgdhR-0PUTzMzYOXvqYAdwlUCQ6WTXp5tDws-ZgLboNsSaX-KxYqeMv9iaxASTA7adf0WOBiAtTchL5osrXSqBeTyMvQxP0-FahcubqsoX_tfR90C-vQZAOtK2Rf4Dta-UpcuCqmXNU6gFAzRyJn68c1LiJazWeWf-iwVxQzOgkh6sKWCo0&smid=url-share) > > Not surprising. Also not surprising that there will be no consequences for DJT. … There may be fairly immediate consequences for Merrick Garland, if not for Donald: the confirmation that classified documents were taken in violation of the relevant laws will generate a great deal of interest in the question ‘_will the Department of Justice initiate an investigation of this matter?_’ Granted, we might not be able to see confirmation that such an investigation has been undertaken by DOJ. But in the fullness of time, if it becomes clear that Garland gave Trump a pass, that will certainly have consequences for Garland’s reputation (and post-DOJ life). In the meantime, the questions about Garland’s willingness to hold Trump accountable for his lawless conduct will continue to be asked. ---
**Author:** ![psychobunny](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/54ee81/32.png) [@psychobunny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/psychobunny)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2022, 1:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-has-the-disgraced-convicted-felon-former-but-once-again-president-trump-pissed-you-off-today-part-1/942178/933 "2022-02-19T01:58:39Z")
Going back to the ruling yesterday, I am most amused by Trump’s attorneys claiming that he is being discriminated against as part of a “protected class”. The judge’s response was epic. He basically said that being a “bad guy” is not a protected class. > **['He's Just A Bad Guy': Judge Slams Claim Trump Is Unfairly Singled Out In AG...](https://www.huffpost.com/entry/bad-guy-trump-letitia-james-judge-arthur-engoron_n_620ed544e4b0f701fd702d3e/amp)** > > Trump's attorney argued the ex-president is a member of a "protected class" who should be safeguarded by law against New York's attorney general. ---
**Author:** ![BlankSlate](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/blankslate/32/80_2.png) [@BlankSlate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BlankSlate)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2022, 2:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-has-the-disgraced-convicted-felon-former-but-once-again-president-trump-pissed-you-off-today-part-1/942178/934 "2022-02-19T02:09:38Z")
Lock him up. ---
**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:** [February 19, 2022, 4:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-has-the-disgraced-convicted-felon-former-but-once-again-president-trump-pissed-you-off-today-part-1/942178/935 "2022-02-19T04:12:03Z")
> [@psychobunny](#): > > … Trump’s attorneys claiming that he is being discriminated against as part of a “protected class”. … Enough gall to be divided into three parts. ---
**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:** [February 19, 2022, 4:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-has-the-disgraced-convicted-felon-former-but-once-again-president-trump-pissed-you-off-today-part-1/942178/936 "2022-02-19T04:58:12Z")
> [@psychobunny](#): > > He basically said that being a “bad guy” is not a protected class. _He could’ve been anything he wanted to be_ _He took the easy way out_ _With little training, he mastered complaining_ _Manners seemed unnecessary_ _He’s so rude, it’s almost scary_ ---
**Author:** ![Euphonious\_Polemic](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/euphonious_polemic/32/3002_2.png) [@Euphonious\_Polemic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Euphonious_Polemic)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2022, 5:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-has-the-disgraced-convicted-felon-former-but-once-again-president-trump-pissed-you-off-today-part-1/942178/937 "2022-02-19T05:17:13Z")
That is one shitty lawyer to try that horse shit. ---
**Author:** ![Skywatcher](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/skywatcher/32/254_2.png) [@Skywatcher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skywatcher)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2022, 5:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-has-the-disgraced-convicted-felon-former-but-once-again-president-trump-pissed-you-off-today-part-1/942178/938 "2022-02-19T05:45:58Z")
> [@Gyrate](#): > > He could’ve been anything he wanted to be [and it’s too late to change.](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iq_WkGHuuX0) ---
**Author:** ![Folacin](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/folacin/32/3195_2.png) [@Folacin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Folacin)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2022, 12:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-has-the-disgraced-convicted-felon-former-but-once-again-president-trump-pissed-you-off-today-part-1/942178/939 "2022-02-19T12:23:12Z")
> [@Euphonious\_Polemic](#): > > That is one shitty lawyer to try that horse shit. Or he knows his client is going to lose, hasn’t got anything reasonable to plead to try and get him off, so begins reaching for anything - you know: argue the facts if you have the facts, the law if you have the law, pound the table otherwise. ---
**Author:** ![Roger\_That](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/roger_that/32/8505_2.png) [@Roger\_That](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roger_That)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2022, 12:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-has-the-disgraced-convicted-felon-former-but-once-again-president-trump-pissed-you-off-today-part-1/942178/940 "2022-02-19T12:41:39Z")
> [@Folacin](#): > > he knows his client is going to lose, hasn’t got anything reasonable to plead to try and get him off, “She,” actually, I think. If I remember right, she’s one of these little adoring Trumpbots that appear on rightwing TV constantly, telling them anything they want to hear, however improbable or in some cases, impossible it is to believe. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-has-the-disgraced-convicted-felon-former-but-once-again-president-trump-pissed-you-off-today-part-1/942178.md?page=46) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-has-the-disgraced-convicted-felon-former-but-once-again-president-trump-pissed-you-off-today-part-1/942178.md?page=48)