# 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:** 63
**Author:** ![Smapti](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/smapti/32/17938_2.png) [@Smapti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Smapti)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2020, 2:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-a-clusterfuck-in-the-making-part-deux-part-1/911083/1249 "2020-07-22T02:19:49Z")
> [@Jack\_Batty](#): > > The tell was, “I guess they lived in Palm Beach too,” like he wasn’t perfectly aware that not only had they lived there, but what their address was, their private phone number and probably the security code for the front gate. You assume Loser Donald can remember the code to his own gate. ---
**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:** [July 22, 2020, 2:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-a-clusterfuck-in-the-making-part-deux-part-1/911083/1250 "2020-07-22T02:47:21Z")
> [@Jack\_Batty](#): > > The tell was, “I guess they lived in Palm Beach too,” like he wasn’t perfectly aware that not only had they lived there, but what their address was, their private phone number and probably the security code for the front gate. > [@Smapti](#): > > You assume Loser Donald can remember the code to his own gate. Why would he need to remember it? He’s got people for that. He probably hasn’t driven himself anywhere in 50 years. ---
**Author:** ![Mike\_Mabes](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mike_mabes/32/1782_2.png) [@Mike\_Mabes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mike_Mabes)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2020, 3:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-a-clusterfuck-in-the-making-part-deux-part-1/911083/1251 "2020-07-22T03:36:27Z")
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**Author:** ![Happy\_Lendervedder](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/happy_lendervedder/32/8488_2.png) [@Happy\_Lendervedder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Happy_Lendervedder)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2020, 3:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-a-clusterfuck-in-the-making-part-deux-part-1/911083/1252 "2020-07-22T03:52:33Z")
Jeez o pete. What/where is that exactly? I’ve seen school shooters treated with more respect. ---
**Author:** ![Snowboarder\_Bo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/snowboarder_bo/32/229_2.png) [@Snowboarder\_Bo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snowboarder_Bo)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2020, 3:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-a-clusterfuck-in-the-making-part-deux-part-1/911083/1253 "2020-07-22T03:55:34Z")
Wasn’t that Atlanta? [https://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/atlanta-officers-fired-students-pulled-car-71182132](https://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/atlanta-officers-fired-students-pulled-car-71182132) ---
**Author:** ![needscoffee](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/needscoffee/32/1076_2.png) [@needscoffee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/needscoffee)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2020, 3:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-a-clusterfuck-in-the-making-part-deux-part-1/911083/1254 "2020-07-22T03:58:25Z")
Ninja’d! ---
**Author:** ![Mike\_Mabes](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mike_mabes/32/1782_2.png) [@Mike\_Mabes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mike_Mabes)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2020, 4:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-a-clusterfuck-in-the-making-part-deux-part-1/911083/1255 "2020-07-22T04:21:28Z")
that is it, just found it. ---
**Author:** ![Rick\_Kitchen](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rick_kitchen/32/522_2.png) [@Rick\_Kitchen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rick_Kitchen)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2020, 6:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-a-clusterfuck-in-the-making-part-deux-part-1/911083/1256 "2020-07-22T06:23:59Z")
Scaramucci says he once coughed on Air Force One and Individual 1 made Doctor Ronny Jackson give him get a massive dose of penicillin. > > > Maggie Haberman @maggieNYT ---
**Author:** ![elucidator](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/8edcca/32.png) [@elucidator](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elucidator)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2020, 2:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-a-clusterfuck-in-the-making-part-deux-part-1/911083/1257 "2020-07-22T14:11:08Z")
Penicillin kills coronavirus! Wonderful news! Shit, here comes Fauci, Dr. Killjoy… ---
**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:** [July 22, 2020, 2:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-a-clusterfuck-in-the-making-part-deux-part-1/911083/1258 "2020-07-22T14:33:53Z")
The Mooch’s time in the White House is well before COVID-19. Not that getting a penicillin injection for a cough isn’t stupid, but it is stupid for other reasons. ---
**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:** [July 22, 2020, 2:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-a-clusterfuck-in-the-making-part-deux-part-1/911083/1259 "2020-07-22T14:51:17Z")
> [@Rick\_Kitchen](#): > > [ > Maggie Haberman @maggieNYT > ](https://twitter.com/maggieNYT/status/1285596646768873472) > > Press sec just said potus is tested for Covid “multiple times a day.” Does individual\_1 ~~understand, know, have any idea~~ have someone to tell him (using only little words and possibly, pictures drawn with a sharpie) that getting tested does not protect you from the virus? ---
**Author:** ![Gorsnak](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gorsnak/32/7587_2.png) [@Gorsnak](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gorsnak)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2020, 3:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-a-clusterfuck-in-the-making-part-deux-part-1/911083/1260 "2020-07-22T15:59:42Z")
Any ethical doctor would have refused. ---
**Author:** ![Skypist](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/skypist/32/169_2.png) [@Skypist](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skypist)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2020, 4:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-a-clusterfuck-in-the-making-part-deux-part-1/911083/1261 "2020-07-22T16:11:25Z")
> [@Rick\_Kitchen](#): > > Scaramucci says he once coughed on Air Force One and Individual 1 made Doctor Ronny Jackson give him get a massive dose of penicillin. That’s so stupid because most coughs would be from a virus, not a bacteria. Why does everyone cater to him on every little thing? He is not def not a doctor. ---
**Author:** ![Skypist](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/skypist/32/169_2.png) [@Skypist](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skypist)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2020, 4:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-a-clusterfuck-in-the-making-part-deux-part-1/911083/1262 "2020-07-22T16:20:34Z")
My post came out all wrong. I don’t understand quoting here! Need more time for edits. Just trying to say trump obviously only cares about himself, getting tested constantly while telling the public that we don’t need any testing. It’s my understanding it takes a few days from possible exposure to get a halfway accurate positive or negative. ---
**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:** [July 22, 2020, 4:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-a-clusterfuck-in-the-making-part-deux-part-1/911083/1263 "2020-07-22T16:21:21Z")
**Senate panel OKs Trump’s controversial Fed nominee** Not content with packing the courts with unqualified (ABA assessment) judges; the (formerly) esteemed US Senate continues on with other committee and board nominations. “Committee Chairman Sen. Mike Crapo, (R) Idaho, said Shelton had **reassured** him and other Republican senators that she recognizes the Federal Reserve’s **independence** from the rest of the government and also **supports insuring bank deposits** — widely accepted policies that **she had previously questioned**.” By Christopher Rugaber Associated Press She’s also claims to no longer be a Gold Standard quack (what century is this?) Though she advocated in the past and still thinks it’s, “a topic worthy of study.” 🙄 Insuring bank deposits - what citizen would want that bit of government intrusion and regulation in banking industry? 😬 I’d love to see here thoughts on the financial collapse in 2007/08. Bolding (think Sen. Susan Collins level) roll-eyes are mine. I, for one, am completely reassured that this batshit insane person is ideal for a US Federal Reserve board of governors position. ---
**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:** [July 22, 2020, 4:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-a-clusterfuck-in-the-making-part-deux-part-1/911083/1264 "2020-07-22T16:27:31Z")
> [@Skypist](#): > > It’s my understanding it takes a few days from possible exposure to get a halfway accurate positive or negative. I’m sure The Donald doesn’t have any idea about the timing involved. The person who shoves the q-tip up his nose is probably not a real doctor (but _might_ play one on TV). They just have to wear a white coat and a stethoscope around their neck (a toy one is fine). Hell, the person probably pulls the ~~swabbie~~ swab out of the presidential honker and says triumphantly, _“You’re fine, sir! No bad stuff up **your** nose. Back in two hours for another test.”_ ---
**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:** [July 22, 2020, 4:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-a-clusterfuck-in-the-making-part-deux-part-1/911083/1265 "2020-07-22T16:38:28Z")
> [@ThelmaLou](#): > > The person who shoves the q-tip up his nose I WANT that job! “Sorry, sir. This may sting a bit.” “Hold still, sir. It’s not far enough in.” “Yes, sir but I need to reach an unused part of your nose.” ---
**Author:** ![Skypist](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/skypist/32/169_2.png) [@Skypist](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skypist)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2020, 4:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-a-clusterfuck-in-the-making-part-deux-part-1/911083/1266 "2020-07-22T16:42:51Z")
If it’s true that he is tested multiple times daily, it means he’s obviously terrified of the virus and knows it’s not a hoax. Oh well, just another lie thrown on top of all his thousands of others. The hell with the population he’s supposed to be serving. He missed the idea of “servant leader.” ---
**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:** [July 22, 2020, 4:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-a-clusterfuck-in-the-making-part-deux-part-1/911083/1267 "2020-07-22T16:45:52Z")
According to him, we’re all supposed to be servants to the leader. ---
**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:** [July 22, 2020, 5:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-a-clusterfuck-in-the-making-part-deux-part-1/911083/1268 "2020-07-22T17:13:01Z")
> [@running\_coach](#): > > I WANT that job! > “Sorry, sir. This may sting a bit.” > “Hold still, sir. It’s not far enough in.” > “Yes, sir but I need to reach an unused part of your nose.” 😁 I figure his staffers must be standing in line for the privilege. “I want to wear the white coat!” “No, _I_ want to!” “You wore it yesterday!” “Hey, you’ve served him breakfast every morning for the last two years! He’ll _know_ you’re not a doctor!” “No problem-- he’s never looked at me. Trust me-- he won’t even recognize me.” > [@Skypist](#): > > If it’s true that he is tested multiple times daily, it means he’s obviously terrified of the virus and knows it’s not a hoax. BEEP! ⚠ Sorry, this answer is disqualified because it involves the use of logic and reason. Next contestant, please! [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-a-clusterfuck-in-the-making-part-deux-part-1/911083.md?page=62) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-a-clusterfuck-in-the-making-part-deux-part-1/911083.md?page=64)