# 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:** 472
**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:** [January 31, 2021, 8:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-a-clusterfuck-in-the-making-part-deux-part-1/911083/9446 "2021-01-31T20:08:08Z")
I’ve taken to calling her Marjorie Taylor Loon. My apologies to actual waterfowl. ---
**Author:** ![eschereal](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/eschereal/32/18939_2.png) [@eschereal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/eschereal)\ **Post date:** [January 31, 2021, 8:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-a-clusterfuck-in-the-making-part-deux-part-1/911083/9447 "2021-01-31T20:27:30Z")
“Klanne of Greene Wharrgarbls” ---
**Author:** ![kaylasdad99](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kaylasdad99/32/3398_2.png) [@kaylasdad99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kaylasdad99)\ **Post date:** [January 31, 2021, 8:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-a-clusterfuck-in-the-making-part-deux-part-1/911083/9448 "2021-01-31T20:40:19Z")
> [@Aspenglow](#): > > We used to be able to recognize mental illness in this country. Now we just call it a Republican and wonder how we can compromise with it. Stolen. ---
**Author:** ![wolfpup](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wolfpup/32/10618_2.png) [@wolfpup](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wolfpup)\ **Post date:** [January 31, 2021, 8:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-a-clusterfuck-in-the-making-part-deux-part-1/911083/9449 "2021-01-31T20:55:28Z")
> [@Typo\_Negative](#): > > Ethics may not let them argue a case they know to be bullshit? Trump can always get the ever-faithful Rudy to defend him. Rudy’s motto: “No ethics, no problem.” ---
**Author:** ![Morgyn](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/morgyn/32/3041_2.png) [@Morgyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Morgyn)\ **Post date:** [January 31, 2021, 9:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-a-clusterfuck-in-the-making-part-deux-part-1/911083/9450 "2021-01-31T21:03:20Z")
Ditto. ---
**Author:** ![Broomstick](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/broomstick/32/246_2.png) [@Broomstick](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Broomstick)\ **Post date:** [January 31, 2021, 9:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-a-clusterfuck-in-the-making-part-deux-part-1/911083/9451 "2021-01-31T21:03:22Z")
> [@Czarcasm](#): > > He should be assigned a public attorney if no one is willing to represent him You only get one of those if you can’t afford an attorney… and Mr. Insane Troll Logic would probably rather represent himself than imply he’s broke. ---
**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 31, 2021, 9:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-a-clusterfuck-in-the-making-part-deux-part-1/911083/9452 "2021-01-31T21:17:54Z")
I’m stealing it too. ---
**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 31, 2021, 9:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-a-clusterfuck-in-the-making-part-deux-part-1/911083/9453 "2021-01-31T21:38:26Z")
I’m surprised no one has mentioned Two Guys Who Are Lawyers yet. “That’s right, Jerry.” ---
**Author:** ![Northern\_Piper](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/northern_piper/32/5304_2.png) [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Post date:** [January 31, 2021, 9:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-a-clusterfuck-in-the-making-part-deux-part-1/911083/9454 "2021-01-31T21:40:04Z")
> [@Broomstick](#): > > You only get one of those if you can’t afford an attorney… and Mr. Insane Troll Logic would probably rather represent himself than imply he’s broke. Indeed. When he was the target of a roast, the only rule was no-one could suggest that he wasn’t as rich as he said he was: > **[The only joke Donald Trump didn’t want told about him](https://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/donald-trump-comedy-central-roast-jokes-wealth-money-a7171351.html)** > > Hillary Clinton's opinion of Donald Trump's "very thin skin" is on record. It's dangerous, according to the Democratic presidential nominee, and could potentially lead the country to war. But according to the comedians who roasted the GOP... If you click on the article you’ll see that the picture is the most vivid Trumpian lip pucker ever. ---
**Author:** ![superwombat](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/superwombat/32/16616_2.png) [@superwombat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/superwombat)\ **Post date:** [January 31, 2021, 9:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-a-clusterfuck-in-the-making-part-deux-part-1/911083/9455 "2021-01-31T21:44:33Z")
Google Image Search for “Red Assed Baboon Ass” serves up astonishingly similar imagery ---
**Author:** ![DWMarch](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dwmarch/32/1010_2.png) [@DWMarch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DWMarch)\ **Post date:** [February 1, 2021, 2:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-a-clusterfuck-in-the-making-part-deux-part-1/911083/9456 "2021-02-01T02:57:52Z")
There is a military coup going on in Myanmar right now. Apparently “The military, known as the Tatmadaw, charged that there was massive voting fraud in the election, though it has failed to provide proof.” Way to go Trump, you really set a shining example for the world to follow. source: [https://news.yahoo.com/reports-military-coup-myanmar-suu-004515564.html](https://news.yahoo.com/reports-military-coup-myanmar-suu-004515564.html) ---
**Author:** ![wolfpup](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wolfpup/32/10618_2.png) [@wolfpup](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wolfpup)\ **Post date:** [February 1, 2021, 3:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-a-clusterfuck-in-the-making-part-deux-part-1/911083/9457 "2021-02-01T03:02:22Z")
I expect to see headlines soon: “Trump moving to Myanmar; cites advanced state of democracy there”. ---
**Author:** ![Northern\_Piper](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/northern_piper/32/5304_2.png) [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Post date:** [February 1, 2021, 3:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-a-clusterfuck-in-the-making-part-deux-part-1/911083/9458 "2021-02-01T03:11:30Z")
> [@](#): > > “The United States opposes any attempt to alter the outcome of recent elections or impede Myanmar’s democratic transition, and will take action against those responsible if these steps are not reversed,” the [White House] statement said.” And many around the world say “Pot, kettle” in light of the actions of the President of the United States from November to January. ---
**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 1, 2021, 3:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-a-clusterfuck-in-the-making-part-deux-part-1/911083/9459 "2021-02-01T03:16:29Z")
> [@wolfpup](#): > > Trump can always get the ever-faithful Rudy to defend him. Rudy’s motto: “No ethics, no problem.” Losing his license could be a problem. [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-trump-lawyers/attorneys-call-for-giuliani-to-lose-law-license-over-false-claims-mob-incitement-idUSKBN29Q2XJ](https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-trump-lawyers/attorneys-call-for-giuliani-to-lose-law-license-over-false-claims-mob-incitement-idUSKBN29Q2XJ) ---
**Author:** ![Northern\_Piper](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/northern_piper/32/5304_2.png) [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Post date:** [February 1, 2021, 3:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-a-clusterfuck-in-the-making-part-deux-part-1/911083/9460 "2021-02-01T03:36:37Z")
Latest news from Andy Borowitz: > **[Trump to Defend Self After Receiving Law Degree from Trump University](https://www.newyorker.com/humor/borowitz-report/trump-to-defend-self-after-receiving-law-degree-from-trump-university)** > > In his first official statement as the lead attorney of his defense team, Trump vowed not to quit the team “like those other losers.” ---
**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 1, 2021, 12:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-a-clusterfuck-in-the-making-part-deux-part-1/911083/9461 "2021-02-01T12:25:34Z")
> [@Skywatcher](#): > > > [@wolfpup](#): > > > > Trump can always get the ever-faithful Rudy to defend him. Rudy’s motto: “No ethics, no problem.” > > Losing his license could be a problem. Not an Article III procedure, so unless the Senate impeachment rules require admittance to a bar somewhere, not a problem? And, an aside - Cool - copy/paste of embedded quote with the “Reply” option works. ---
**Author:** ![Broomstick](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/broomstick/32/246_2.png) [@Broomstick](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Broomstick)\ **Post date:** [February 1, 2021, 12:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-a-clusterfuck-in-the-making-part-deux-part-1/911083/9462 "2021-02-01T12:30:09Z")
> [@Northern\_Piper](#): > > Latest news from Andy Borowitz: > > [Trump to Defend Self After Receiving Law Degree from Trump University | The New Yorker](https://www.newyorker.com/humor/borowitz-report/trump-to-defend-self-after-receiving-law-degree-from-trump-university) Please reassure me that is satire. It is, isn’t it? I mean, it even says “comedian” at the bottom of the article but holy crap we’ve had four years where The Onion often seemed more reasonable than the real journalists’ headlines. ---
**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 1, 2021, 2:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-a-clusterfuck-in-the-making-part-deux-part-1/911083/9463 "2021-02-01T14:50:27Z")
> **[Mitch McConnell Thought Trump Was Just 'Blustering' In His Election Lies](https://www.huffpost.com/entry/mitch-mcconnell-donald-trump-blustering-election_n_6017e1d1c5b63b0fb28295e5)** > > The Senate leader was assured by Jared Kushner that the former president would "bow to reality" and concede, according to the report. > Senate GOP Leader [Mitch McConnell](https://www.huffpost.com/news/topic/mitch-mcconnell) (R-Ky.) didn’t think former President [Donald Trump](https://www.huffpost.com/news/topic/donald-trump) truly believed his bogus election fraud claims ― and that he would accept his defeat to President [Joe Biden](https://www.huffpost.com/news/topic/joe-biden) in due time, [The New York Times](https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/31/us/trump-election-lie.html#click=https://t.co/0jyg886khT) reported Sunday. > > An inside look at the weeks preceding the deadly Jan. 6 Capitol riot, fueled by Trump’s baseless assertions, showed that McConnell was “under a false impression that the president was only blustering,” the newspaper wrote, citing unnamed officials. > > White House chief of staff Mark Meadows and senior adviser [Jared Kushner](https://www.huffpost.com/news/topic/jared-kushner) had reassured McConnell that Trump “would eventually bow to reality and accept defeat,” the paper added. > … Seriously? Mitch thought this while the leopards were licking his face preparatory to taking a big bite? ---
**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:** [February 1, 2021, 3:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-a-clusterfuck-in-the-making-part-deux-part-1/911083/9464 "2021-02-01T15:03:44Z")
> [@ThelmaLou](#): > > Seriously? Mitch thought this while the leopards were licking his face preparatory to taking a big bite? - He thought he was being kissed. ---
**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:** [February 1, 2021, 3:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-a-clusterfuck-in-the-making-part-deux-part-1/911083/9465 "2021-02-01T15:15:54Z")
> [@Folacin](#): > > Not an Article III procedure, so unless the Senate impeachment rules require admittance to a bar somewhere, not a problem? Maybe not but can’t the bar association in the state of his license – New York, I suppose – say, “Yanno, you’re being so dumb we don’t want you calling yourself a lawyer any more.” [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-a-clusterfuck-in-the-making-part-deux-part-1/911083.md?page=471) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-a-clusterfuck-in-the-making-part-deux-part-1/911083.md?page=473)