# The Trump Administration: A Clusterfuck in the Making Part Deux (Part 1) **URL:** \ **Category:** The BBQ Pit\ **Created:** [June 22, 2020, 3:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-a-clusterfuck-in-the-making-part-deux-part-1/911083 "2020-06-22T03:36:45Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 456
**Author:** ![mistymage](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mistymage/32/459_2.png) [@mistymage](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mistymage)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2021, 2:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-a-clusterfuck-in-the-making-part-deux-part-1/911083/9126 "2021-01-20T14:38:22Z")
I want this book to go with my only Trump\* book but since it’s not real I’ll just settle for having bought Stephen Colbert’s one (the money went to a charity). (new, NSFW) [![](https://img.youtube.com/vi/2_BBg-7T5g8/maxresdefault.jpg "Pack Your Sh\*t and Go | Real Time with Bill Maher (HBO)") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2_BBg-7T5g8) > **[Whose Boat Is This Boat?: Comments That Don't Help in the Aftermath of a...](https://www.amazon.com/Whose-Boat-This-Aftermath-Hurricane/dp/1982121084)** > > Whose Boat Is This Boat?: Comments That Don't Help in the Aftermath of a Hurricane \[The Staff of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert\] on Amazon.com. \*FREE\* shipping on qualifying offers. Whose Boat Is This Boat?: Comments That Don't Help in the... ---
**Author:** ![MN\_Maenad](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/e95f7d/32.png) [@MN\_Maenad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MN_Maenad)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2021, 2:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-a-clusterfuck-in-the-making-part-deux-part-1/911083/9127 "2021-01-20T14:46:28Z")
Has anyone heard about the “big sendoff” Trump was supposed to get this morning? The only reference I saw was CNN mentioning a “small group of supporters”, some troops, and a 21-gun salute. I just want to gloat over him leaving not with a bang but a whimper. ---
**Author:** ![Cervaise](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cervaise/32/16693_2.png) [@Cervaise](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cervaise)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2021, 2:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-a-clusterfuck-in-the-making-part-deux-part-1/911083/9128 "2021-01-20T14:50:32Z")
He wanted a big military shebang. The military said no. ---
**Author:** ![Railer13](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/railer13/32/9742_2.png) [@Railer13](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Railer13)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2021, 3:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-a-clusterfuck-in-the-making-part-deux-part-1/911083/9129 "2021-01-20T15:04:04Z")
T-minus (or should it be minus-T?) 1hour, 55 minutes, and counting. ---
**Author:** ![DesertDog](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/desertdog/32/11503_2.png) [@DesertDog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DesertDog)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2021, 3:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-a-clusterfuck-in-the-making-part-deux-part-1/911083/9130 "2021-01-20T15:24:38Z")
> [@Cervaise](#): > > TLDR = adult website bans cam models from using MyPillow products for sexy playtime performances. Are they that distinctive you can tell by looking at them? I, mercifully, have managed to avoid exposure to any of the commercials. Passing thought: Any bets Donny Two-scoops brays about how Biden’s inauguration crowd is smaller than his so that _proves_ fewer people voted for him? And the MAGAts eat it up with a spoon. ---
**Author:** ![DesertDog](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/desertdog/32/11503_2.png) [@DesertDog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DesertDog)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2021, 3:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-a-clusterfuck-in-the-making-part-deux-part-1/911083/9131 "2021-01-20T15:34:49Z")
> [@solost](#): > > Were they pilots for Air Force 1? If I was the pilot chosen today to fly Donnie down to Florida today – and I didn’t care about my career – I’d be _so_ tempted at some point to say, “_Allahu baktar_” on the intercom then point the nose down, just for a few seconds. ---
**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:** [January 20, 2021, 3:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-a-clusterfuck-in-the-making-part-deux-part-1/911083/9132 "2021-01-20T15:35:39Z")
> [@DesertDog](#): > > If I was the pilot chosen today to fly Donnie down to Florida today – and I didn’t care about my career – I’d be _so_ tempted at some point to say, “ _Allahu baktar_ ” on the intercom then point the nose down, just for a few seconds. Stealing. ---
**Author:** ![Ike\_Witt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ike_witt/32/283_2.png) [@Ike\_Witt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ike_Witt)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2021, 3:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-a-clusterfuck-in-the-making-part-deux-part-1/911083/9133 "2021-01-20T15:37:24Z")
> [@MN\_Maenad](#): > > CNN mentioning a “small group of supporters”, some troops, and a 21-gun salute. The troops had to be there. ---
**Author:** ![Aspenglow](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/aspenglow/32/76_2.png) [@Aspenglow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aspenglow)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2021, 3:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-a-clusterfuck-in-the-making-part-deux-part-1/911083/9134 "2021-01-20T15:38:36Z")
> [@DesertDog](#): > > If I was the pilot chosen today to fly Donnie down to Florida today – and I didn’t care about my career – I’d be _so_ tempted at some point to say, “ _Allahu baktar_ ” on the intercom then point the nose down, just for a few seconds. I’m still laughing so hard the dog is cowering. Hilarious visual! Thanks for adding some much welcomed humor to an already grand day. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Colibri](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/colibri/32/1841_2.png) [@Colibri](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Colibri)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2021, 3:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-a-clusterfuck-in-the-making-part-deux-part-1/911083/9135 "2021-01-20T15:39:14Z")
> [@Ike\_Witt](#): > > The troops had to be there. Most likely as a punishment detail. ---
**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:** [January 20, 2021, 4:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-a-clusterfuck-in-the-making-part-deux-part-1/911083/9136 "2021-01-20T16:00:29Z")
> [@Colibri](#): > > Most likely as a punishment detail. “OK you guys. I hope you enjoyed yourselves last night at the bar, but now it’s time to face the consequences. You six there; latrine detail. I want them SPOTLESS.” “Thank you sir!” “You six - report to Andrews for Trump detail.” “NO! Please! We’re sorry!” ---
**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:** [January 20, 2021, 4:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-a-clusterfuck-in-the-making-part-deux-part-1/911083/9137 "2021-01-20T16:11:45Z")
> [@DesertDog](#): > > If I was the pilot chosen today to fly Donnie down to Florida today – and I didn’t care about my career – I’d be _so_ tempted at some point to say, “ _Allahu baktar_ ” on the intercom then point the nose down, just for a few seconds. As I said, I stole this. I edited it so I could get the LOL background on Facebook. My Trump-supporting, Qanon-believing friend replied, ‘Ass hole.’ I replied to her, ‘MISTER Asshole, please.’ ---
**Author:** ![Typo\_Negative](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/typo_negative/32/484_2.png) [@Typo\_Negative](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Typo_Negative)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2021, 5:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-a-clusterfuck-in-the-making-part-deux-part-1/911083/9138 "2021-01-20T17:05:50Z")
It’s OVER!!! ---
**Author:** ![MindsEye\_Watering](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mindseye_watering/32/3619_2.png) [@MindsEye\_Watering](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MindsEye_Watering)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2021, 5:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-a-clusterfuck-in-the-making-part-deux-part-1/911083/9139 "2021-01-20T17:10:31Z")
Our long National nightmare is over. Responsible Adults are now running America. ---
**Author:** ![asahi](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/asahi/32/8693_2.png) [@asahi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/asahi)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2021, 5:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-a-clusterfuck-in-the-making-part-deux-part-1/911083/9140 "2021-01-20T17:10:44Z")
It’s over - thank fuck ---
**Author:** ![Guest-starring\_Id](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/guest-starring_id/32/21736_2.png) [@Guest-starring\_Id](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Guest-starring_Id)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2021, 5:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-a-clusterfuck-in-the-making-part-deux-part-1/911083/9141 "2021-01-20T17:13:33Z")
Hoping Pompeo enjoyed the transition. ---
**Author:** ![FluffyBob](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/ecb155/32.png) [@FluffyBob](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FluffyBob)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2021, 5:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-a-clusterfuck-in-the-making-part-deux-part-1/911083/9142 "2021-01-20T17:22:01Z")
I don’t think I ever contributed to this thread, but I have visited daily for far too long. It is a relief to see the end of this particular clusterfuck. Lets hope the day finishes without violence. ---
**Author:** ![Guest-starring\_Id](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/guest-starring_id/32/21736_2.png) [@Guest-starring\_Id](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Guest-starring_Id)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2021, 5:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-a-clusterfuck-in-the-making-part-deux-part-1/911083/9143 "2021-01-20T17:23:14Z")
Trying to think how Moscow Mitch will (can?) retaliate if Chuck disavows the filibuster. ---
**Author:** ![lum\_s\_husband](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lum_s_husband/32/3698_2.png) [@lum\_s\_husband](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lum_s_husband)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2021, 5:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-a-clusterfuck-in-the-making-part-deux-part-1/911083/9144 "2021-01-20T17:33:18Z")
He has at least 2 D votes to keep it. ---
**Author:** ![Frazzled](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/frazzled/32/3368_2.png) [@Frazzled](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frazzled)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2021, 5:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-a-clusterfuck-in-the-making-part-deux-part-1/911083/9145 "2021-01-20T17:40:50Z")
I literally felt a weight I didn’t notice was there rise off of my chest the moment Biden took the oath. It was like breathing fresh air for the first time after spending too long in an acrid environment. It’s dawn in America again. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-a-clusterfuck-in-the-making-part-deux-part-1/911083.md?page=455) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-a-clusterfuck-in-the-making-part-deux-part-1/911083.md?page=457)