# Our "part time" POTUS. **URL:** \ **Category:** Politics & Elections\ **Created:** [December 9, 2016, 9:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/our-part-time-potus/774306 "2016-12-09T21:28:42Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 4
**Author:** ![nightshadea](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/7ba0ec/32.png) [@nightshadea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nightshadea)\ **Post date:** [December 11, 2016, 7:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/our-part-time-potus/774306/61 "2016-12-11T19:59:16Z")
> [@wolfpup](#): > > But there goes the theory that he’ll rein in all those lunatics and incompetents that he’s been nominating to Cabinet and other key positions. He can’t really do that very effectively if he’s not there because he off getting adulated at yet another Hitler-style rally, or running a fucking reality TV show. > > The previous theory was that Trump isn’t actually all that right-wing and would actually govern moderately, and that sure got shot to hell pretty quick. Seems to be a lot of wishful thinking going on. trump is a frontman/ stooge for pence and the “alt-right” whos getting orders from rove while hes blustering and we get distracted by the side show ---
**Author:** ![pleks](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/9dc877/32.png) [@pleks](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pleks)\ **Post date:** [December 11, 2016, 8:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/our-part-time-potus/774306/62 "2016-12-11T20:04:02Z")
> [@CatandMouse](#): > > And since Chris Christie ate through his lap-band, I suppose he’s the healthiest man alive. lol > > Only in Trump la la land is obesity the sign of good health. His puffy eyes on his Cheeto-bloated face tell a different story. Only in deranged alt-liberal mind an ability to conduct 10 rallies in 5 states in 2 days is not a sign of a powerful, high-energy individual. Contrast that with the opposition being dragged like a sack of shit into a car, and I think we have our winner. ---
**Author:** ![k9bfriender](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/k9bfriender/32/3283_2.png) [@k9bfriender](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/k9bfriender)\ **Post date:** [December 11, 2016, 8:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/our-part-time-potus/774306/63 "2016-12-11T20:08:51Z")
> [@pleks](#): > > Only in deranged alt-liberal mind an ability to conduct 10 rallies in 5 states in 2 days is not a sign of a powerful, high-energy individual. So, what you are saying is that the ability to stand and speak for as much as 10 hours over the course of 2 days is a nearly superhuman feat of strength. Interesting. > [@](#): > > Contrast that with the opposition being dragged like a sack of shit into a car, and I think we have our winner. You shouldn’t talk about Paul Ryan like that. ---
**Author:** ![Chefguy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chefguy/32/138_2.png) [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Post date:** [December 11, 2016, 8:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/our-part-time-potus/774306/64 "2016-12-11T20:27:31Z")
> [@pleks](#): > > Washington Post? The same newspaper that’s famous for fake reporting on fake reporting? C’mon, provide at least a semi-respectable source, and then we’ll talk… You’re assuming anybody wants to engage you. ---
**Author:** ![CatandMouse](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/c89c15/32.png) [@CatandMouse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CatandMouse)\ **Post date:** [December 11, 2016, 8:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/our-part-time-potus/774306/65 "2016-12-11T20:58:40Z")
> [@pleks](#): > > Only in deranged alt-liberal mind an ability to conduct 10 rallies in 5 states in 2 days is not a sign of a powerful, high-energy individual. Contrast that with the opposition being dragged like a sack of shit into a car, and I think we have our winner. [It appears you’re making a good case on why he should be drug tested.](http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/carrie-fisher-donald-trump-absolutely-coke-head-article-1.2824359) ---
**Author:** ![jayjay](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jayjay/32/6765_2.png) [@jayjay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jayjay)\ **Post date:** [December 11, 2016, 10:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/our-part-time-potus/774306/66 "2016-12-11T22:37:55Z")
> [@CatandMouse](#): > > [It appears you’re making a good case on why he should be drug tested.](http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/carrie-fisher-donald-trump-absolutely-coke-head-article-1.2824359) He’s making a GREAT case for how **pleks** should be drug-tested, for sure. ---
**Author:** ![Morgenstern](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/f9ae1b/32.png) [@Morgenstern](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Morgenstern)\ **Post date:** [December 11, 2016, 10:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/our-part-time-potus/774306/67 "2016-12-11T22:57:28Z")
> [@GIGObuster](#): > > Even looking at the pictures vs Obama one can see that your platitude here is actually evidence of shooting down any credit one can give to statements like that. > > [There are pictures showing that there was a bit of fibbing from Trump and doctors regarding his height and weight](https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/to-your-health/wp/2016/10/06/just-how-big-is-trump-we-asked-5-experts-to-you-guessed-it-weigh-in/) that were done in an effort to avoid being recognized as having an overweight condition. _crosses fingers_ high cholesterol, overweight, lack of exercise, anger issues, poor sleep habits. Are you listening grim reaper? ---
**Author:** ![pleks](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/9dc877/32.png) [@pleks](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pleks)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2016, 1:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/our-part-time-potus/774306/68 "2016-12-12T01:14:08Z")
> [@k9bfriender](#): > > So, what you are saying is that the ability to stand and speak for as much as 10 hours over the course of 2 days is a nearly superhuman feat of strength Absolutely, I would even say that Donald Trump [powered through it](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E96lAHygeIU) ---
**Author:** ![Rushgeekgirl](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rushgeekgirl/32/3715_2.png) [@Rushgeekgirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rushgeekgirl)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2016, 1:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/our-part-time-potus/774306/69 "2016-12-12T01:33:34Z")
> [@pleks](#): > > Well, of course he is fat. > Where do you think he gets the energy to conduct 5 rallies in 10 states in 2 days, while his opponent is unable to climb into a vehicle under her own power? Cocaine? ---
**Author:** ![Morgenstern](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/f9ae1b/32.png) [@Morgenstern](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Morgenstern)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2016, 1:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/our-part-time-potus/774306/70 "2016-12-12T01:56:02Z")
> [@Rushgeekgirl](#): > > Cocaine? Cheap amphetamine, nothing expensive. ---
**Author:** ![drad\_dog](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/aeb1de/32.png) [@drad\_dog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/drad_dog)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2016, 2:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/our-part-time-potus/774306/71 "2016-12-12T02:38:35Z")
> [@pleks](#): > > Absolutely, I would even say that Donald Trump [powered through it](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E96lAHygeIU) Powdered through it huh? ---
**Author:** ![Ukulele\_Ike](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/df788c/32.png) [@Ukulele\_Ike](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ukulele_Ike)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2016, 3:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/our-part-time-potus/774306/72 "2016-12-12T03:22:42Z")
> [@Morgenstern](#): > > Cheap amphetamine, nothing expensive. Yeah, really. For a guy who supposedly owns billions of dollars, it’s surprising that he takes the kind of cheap-ass diet pills a Nebraska housewife would abuse. THINK of the top-quality coke he could be snortin’! ---
**Author:** ![guizot](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/guizot/32/3636_2.png) [@guizot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/guizot)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2016, 6:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/our-part-time-potus/774306/73 "2016-12-12T06:07:46Z")
If he’s not an addict, he sure acts like one: pathological lying, self-grandiosity, constant flip-flopping. These are hallmarks of addict behavior. ---
**Author:** ![Mangetout](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mangetout/32/19_2.png) [@Mangetout](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mangetout)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2016, 3:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/our-part-time-potus/774306/74 "2016-12-12T15:47:41Z")
> [@pleks](#): > > Only in deranged alt-liberal mind an ability to conduct 10 rallies in 5 states in 2 days is not a sign of a powerful, high-energy individual. Contrast that with the opposition being dragged like a sack of shit into a car, and I think we have our winner. You know who else was a powerful, high-energy individual? ---
**Author:** ![Randolph](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/e5b9ba/32.png) [@Randolph](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Randolph)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2016, 4:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/our-part-time-potus/774306/75 "2016-12-12T16:00:49Z")
Mr. Roboto! ---
**Author:** ![Mr.Duality](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mr.duality/32/4098_2.png) [@Mr.Duality](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Duality)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2016, 4:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/our-part-time-potus/774306/76 "2016-12-12T16:05:47Z")
So Hillary sitting through a senate hearing for 8 (or was it 10) straight hours while maintaining her composure etc impressed me regarding her stamina. Golf is _ **not** _ an Olympic sport, for good reason. ---
**Author:** ![CarnalK](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/carnalk/32/486_2.png) [@CarnalK](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CarnalK)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2016, 4:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/our-part-time-potus/774306/77 "2016-12-12T16:21:23Z")
> [@Mr.Duality](#): > > So Hillary sitting through a senate hearing for 8 (or was it 10) straight hours while maintaining her composure etc impressed me regarding her stamina. > > Golf is _ **not** _ an Olympic sport, for good reason. Golf returned to the Olympics this year for the first time since 1904. ---
**Author:** ![DrCube](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/a3d4f5/32.png) [@DrCube](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DrCube)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2016, 4:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/our-part-time-potus/774306/78 "2016-12-12T16:24:17Z")
> [@Mr.Duality](#): > > Golf is _ **not** _ an Olympic sport, for good reason. [Um](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golf_at_the_2016_Summer_Olympics)… ---
**Author:** ![Czarcasm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/czarcasm/32/4050_2.png) [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2016, 4:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/our-part-time-potus/774306/79 "2016-12-12T16:49:45Z")
> [@Fiveyearlurker](#): > > Trump won’t be taking [daily intelligence briefings](http://www.nytimes.com/2016/12/11/us/politics/trump-russia-democrats.html?hp&action=click&pgtype=Homepage&clickSource=story-heading&module=first-column-region®ion=top-news&WT.nav=top-news) because ““You know, I’m, like, a smart person.” (actual quote) Yeah, about that: “Fact–Obama does not read his intelligence briefings nor does he get briefed in person by the CIA or DOD. Too busy I guess!”— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 30, 2014 “Priorities–while fundraising and campaigning on our dime, Obama has skipped over 50% of his intel briefings.”— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 11, 2012 ---
**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:** [December 12, 2016, 4:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/our-part-time-potus/774306/80 "2016-12-12T16:58:03Z")
> [@Czarcasm](#): > > Yeah, about that: > > “Fact–Obama does not read his intelligence briefings nor does he get briefed in person by the CIA or DOD. Too busy I guess!”— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 30, 2014 > > “Priorities–while fundraising and campaigning on our dime, Obama has skipped over 50% of his intel briefings.”— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 11, 2012 Gee… > [@](#): > > “That plays great before the election – now we don’t care, right?” -Donald Trump, December 9, 2016 [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/our-part-time-potus/774306.md?page=3)