# How has the disgraced, CONVICTED FELON, former but once again President Trump pissed you off today? (Part 2) **URL:** \ **Category:** The BBQ Pit\ **Tags:** trump\ **Created:** [February 6, 2025, 6:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-has-the-disgraced-convicted-felon-former-but-once-again-president-trump-pissed-you-off-today-part-2/1013964 "2025-02-06T18:32:55Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 180
**Author:** ![Johnny\_L.A](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnny_l.a/32/1084_2.png) [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Post date:** [February 1, 2026, 3:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-has-the-disgraced-convicted-felon-former-but-once-again-president-trump-pissed-you-off-today-part-2/1013964/3589 "2026-02-01T15:24:21Z")
> [@scudsucker](#): > > - the Double Windsor is my favored option I only know how to tie a Full Windsor. I could look up how to tie the more-common Half Windsor, but I prefer to wear bow ties anyway (if I want to wear a tie). ---
**Author:** ![Dewey\_Finn](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dewey_finn/32/4222_2.png) [@Dewey\_Finn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dewey_Finn)\ **Post date:** [February 1, 2026, 4:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-has-the-disgraced-convicted-felon-former-but-once-again-president-trump-pissed-you-off-today-part-2/1013964/3590 "2026-02-01T16:15:05Z")
Today, [he said aboard Air Force One](https://www.npr.org/2026/02/01/nx-s1-5695677/trump-feds-protests-democratic-cities), “Under no circumstances are we going to participate in various poorly run Democrat Cities with regard to their Protests and/or Riots unless, and until, they ask us for help.” Later, he said, “If they want help, they have to ask for it. Because if we go in, all they do is complain.” So does that mean if the “Democrat Cities” ask them to go away, they’ll do so? Because I think Minneapolis has asked ICE to leave their city alone. The city appeared to be largely peaceful, without protests, until ICE showed up and started acting like thugs. ---
**Author:** ![Buck\_Godot](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/buck_godot/32/6573_2.png) [@Buck\_Godot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Buck_Godot)\ **Post date:** [February 1, 2026, 7:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-has-the-disgraced-convicted-felon-former-but-once-again-president-trump-pissed-you-off-today-part-2/1013964/3591 "2026-02-01T19:14:59Z")
I don’t think it means anything at all. I think the statement purely for MAGA consumption, with the understanding that all of the conflict was due to paid outside liberal extremists, which ICE was heroically disrupting. So now that Trump is withdrawing the protection they can look forward to gleefully watching those ~~sanctuary~~ sanctimonious cities burning to the ground and having Dem mayors and governors come crawling on their knees to Trump with tears in their eyes begging for them to come in and help. As far as ICE’s actions regarding disappearing brown people I don’t think it will make a lick of difference. ---
**Author:** ![Dewey\_Finn](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dewey_finn/32/4222_2.png) [@Dewey\_Finn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dewey_Finn)\ **Post date:** [February 1, 2026, 7:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-has-the-disgraced-convicted-felon-former-but-once-again-president-trump-pissed-you-off-today-part-2/1013964/3592 "2026-02-01T19:30:32Z")
And of course he doesn’t admit to the fact that the protests and unrest aren’t what ICE is responding to but instead is what ICE is _causing_. ---
**Author:** ![enipla](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/54ee81/32.png) [@enipla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/enipla)\ **Post date:** [February 1, 2026, 8:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-has-the-disgraced-convicted-felon-former-but-once-again-president-trump-pissed-you-off-today-part-2/1013964/3593 "2026-02-01T20:25:22Z")
> [@Buck\_Godot](#): > > come crawling on their knees to Trump with tears in their eyes begging for them to come in and help Actually we will have the biggest kegger the world has ever seen. Next one will be when Trump is removed. That will last for days. ---
**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 1, 2026, 9:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-has-the-disgraced-convicted-felon-former-but-once-again-president-trump-pissed-you-off-today-part-2/1013964/3594 "2026-02-01T21:32:51Z")
> [@Buck\_Godot](#): > > This is the true agenda of the Trump administration one that is indefensible and in normal times would have caused bipartisan outrage, but which has gotten little if any air time given all of the other awfult shit Turmp has done. The cream of the shit is the number of right-wing figures opining that Donald’s grifting is 100% “fine” due to the fact that he doesn’t hide it. You can’t make up moral depravity of that extent—you really can’t. > [@Dewey\_Finn](#): > > Today, he said aboard Air Force One … He also said that China was going to take over Canada, and their number-one goal was to “end ice hockey.” Not made up. Real! (Another source: > **[Farrukh on Instagram: "President Trump, "We don't want China to take over...](https://www.instagram.com/reels/DUOFoQFjdv7/)** > > 71 likes, 90 comments - implausibleblog on February 1, 2026: "President Trump, "We don't want China to take over Canada" > > "If Carney makes the deal he's looking to make, China will take over Canada" > > "The first thing they're going to do? End ice... ---
**Author:** ![Dewey\_Finn](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dewey_finn/32/4222_2.png) [@Dewey\_Finn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dewey_Finn)\ **Post date:** [February 1, 2026, 9:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-has-the-disgraced-convicted-felon-former-but-once-again-president-trump-pissed-you-off-today-part-2/1013964/3595 "2026-02-01T21:37:50Z")
I’m trying to imagine the internal cringing among his staff and handlers when he spews this shit, because they now have to support and echo the same ridiculous ideas. ---
**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 1, 2026, 9:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-has-the-disgraced-convicted-felon-former-but-once-again-president-trump-pissed-you-off-today-part-2/1013964/3596 "2026-02-01T21:48:38Z")
> [@Dewey\_Finn](#): > > I’m trying to imagine the internal cringing among his staff and handlers when he spews this shit, because they now have to support and echo the same ridiculous ideas. . I’ve had the same thought. But it’s quite possible that a substantial number of them have enough sociopathy in their makeup so as to positively _enjoy_ the process of gaslighting the press and public about how Brilliant Donald’s latest brainfart is. There’s a powerplay involved in gaslighting that many of these miscreants relish. You know, ‘_you don’t **dare** question the idea that China is obsessed with ending ice hockey, because you know what the consequences of questioning me/us might be._’ ---
**Author:** ![enipla](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/54ee81/32.png) [@enipla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/enipla)\ **Post date:** [February 1, 2026, 9:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-has-the-disgraced-convicted-felon-former-but-once-again-president-trump-pissed-you-off-today-part-2/1013964/3597 "2026-02-01T21:59:22Z")
> [@Sherrerd](#): > > There’s a powerplay involved in gaslighting that many of these miscreants relish. You know, ‘_you don’t **dare** question the idea that China is obsessed with ending ice hockey, because you know what the consequences of questioning me/us might be._’ To which every reporter should say ‘You’re a moron’. ---
**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 1, 2026, 10:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-has-the-disgraced-convicted-felon-former-but-once-again-president-trump-pissed-you-off-today-part-2/1013964/3598 "2026-02-01T22:06:09Z")
Well, that would certainly be wonderful. Maybe someday, if it looks as though the Regime is certain to fall (impeachments/ indictments/ trials at The Hague), they will. ---
**Author:** ![Gatopescado](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gatopescado/32/5711_2.png) [@Gatopescado](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gatopescado)\ **Post date:** [February 1, 2026, 11:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-has-the-disgraced-convicted-felon-former-but-once-again-president-trump-pissed-you-off-today-part-2/1013964/3599 "2026-02-01T23:04:53Z")
> [@Sherrerd](#): > > There’s a powerplay involved… Penalty box for you, My Friend! ---
**Author:** ![Kimstu](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/ecd19e/32.png) [@Kimstu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kimstu)\ **Post date:** [February 1, 2026, 11:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-has-the-disgraced-convicted-felon-former-but-once-again-president-trump-pissed-you-off-today-part-2/1013964/3600 "2026-02-01T23:49:45Z")
> [@Sherrerd](#): > > He also said that China was going to take over Canada, and their number-one goal was to “end ice hockey.” FFS, the Chinese _play_ ice hockey. Their national men’s team is ranked 26th worldwide in the IIHF. The women’s team is ranked 12th. ---
**Author:** ![Dewey\_Finn](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dewey_finn/32/4222_2.png) [@Dewey\_Finn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dewey_Finn)\ **Post date:** [February 1, 2026, 11:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-has-the-disgraced-convicted-felon-former-but-once-again-president-trump-pissed-you-off-today-part-2/1013964/3601 "2026-02-01T23:56:15Z")
Not sure if it matters if his blathering makes any sense or is plausible. The goal is to gain support among Canadians, and that sort of nonsense might work with some of them. ---
**Author:** ![Kimstu](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/ecd19e/32.png) [@Kimstu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kimstu)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2026, 12:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-has-the-disgraced-convicted-felon-former-but-once-again-president-trump-pissed-you-off-today-part-2/1013964/3602 "2026-02-02T00:35:40Z")
> [@Dewey\_Finn](#): > > The goal is to gain support among Canadians I hear you, but ISTM that ship has pretty much sailed. All that annexation talk is not popular up north. ---
**Author:** ![Dewey\_Finn](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dewey_finn/32/4222_2.png) [@Dewey\_Finn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dewey_Finn)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2026, 12:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-has-the-disgraced-convicted-felon-former-but-once-again-president-trump-pissed-you-off-today-part-2/1013964/3603 "2026-02-02T00:37:09Z")
Sure, but they love ice hockey enough that he’s hoping this idea will overcome their revulsion at the idea of being taken over by the United States. ---
**Author:** ![Buck\_Godot](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/buck_godot/32/6573_2.png) [@Buck\_Godot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Buck_Godot)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2026, 12:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-has-the-disgraced-convicted-felon-former-but-once-again-president-trump-pissed-you-off-today-part-2/1013964/3604 "2026-02-02T00:39:25Z")
and also assumes that like his followers they will believe whatever he’s spewing. ---
**Author:** ![Procrustus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/procrustus/32/2994_2.png) [@Procrustus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Procrustus)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2026, 12:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-has-the-disgraced-convicted-felon-former-but-once-again-president-trump-pissed-you-off-today-part-2/1013964/3605 "2026-02-02T00:40:42Z")
Has China ever taken over any other country, other than Tibet and a few close islands? Do we have any evidence that China is interested in Canada (or Greenland)? Is this a complete fabrication, or just a gross exaggeration? ---
**Author:** ![enipla](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/54ee81/32.png) [@enipla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/enipla)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2026, 2:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-has-the-disgraced-convicted-felon-former-but-once-again-president-trump-pissed-you-off-today-part-2/1013964/3606 "2026-02-02T02:55:53Z")
> [@Dewey\_Finn](#): > > The goal is to gain support among Canadians, and that sort of nonsense might work with some of them. I very much doubt any Canadians are that stupid. ---
**Author:** ![Dewey\_Finn](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dewey_finn/32/4222_2.png) [@Dewey\_Finn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dewey_Finn)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2026, 2:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-has-the-disgraced-convicted-felon-former-but-once-again-president-trump-pissed-you-off-today-part-2/1013964/3607 "2026-02-02T02:57:31Z")
At one time, I didn’t think any Americans would be that stupid and yet here we are. ---
**Author:** ![Johnny\_L.A](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnny_l.a/32/1084_2.png) [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2026, 3:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-has-the-disgraced-convicted-felon-former-but-once-again-president-trump-pissed-you-off-today-part-2/1013964/3608 "2026-02-02T03:57:17Z")
> [@Buck\_Godot](#): > > and also assumes that like his followers they will believe whatever he’s spewing. See, that’s the thing. The ENTIRE WORLD knows he’s full of shit. But HE still believes what he says. Delusional/demented/syphilitic. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-has-the-disgraced-convicted-felon-former-but-once-again-president-trump-pissed-you-off-today-part-2/1013964.md?page=179) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-has-the-disgraced-convicted-felon-former-but-once-again-president-trump-pissed-you-off-today-part-2/1013964.md?page=181)