# The Trump Administration: A Clusterfuck in the Making **URL:** \ **Category:** The BBQ Pit\ **Created:** [December 7, 2016, 12:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-a-clusterfuck-in-the-making/774070 "2016-12-07T00:25:42Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1109
**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:** [June 26, 2018, 3:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-a-clusterfuck-in-the-making/774070/22165 "2018-06-26T03:52:52Z")
> [@Snowboarder\_Bo](#): > > Holy fuck that was excellent. Yep, she’s not my district but I sent money out of principle… this is the model to follow to beat Trump and his authoritarian cronies ---
**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:** [June 26, 2018, 4:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-a-clusterfuck-in-the-making/774070/22166 "2018-06-26T04:03:24Z")
> [@Frazzled](#): > > Yep, she’s not my district but I sent money out of principle… this is the model to follow to beat Trump and his authoritarian cronies She was interviewed tonight on Chris Matthews. She’s even more impressive in person. Extremely well spoken and (not surprisingly) cool under pressure. I think she’ll beat Carter. There are several young veteran Dems running this year, and yes, they all know that the key to a win is to run their own races locally. Heard a Republican strategist pundit tonight say that as many as 100 seats are in play, all favoring Dems. Music to my ears. 🙂 ---
**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:** [June 26, 2018, 4:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-a-clusterfuck-in-the-making/774070/22167 "2018-06-26T04:17:46Z")
Here’s a list of Dem vets running for office (or in office; most of the Senators listed aren’t up for election this year): [Endorsed Candidates - VoteVets](http://www.votevets.org/candidates) ---
**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:** [June 26, 2018, 5:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-a-clusterfuck-in-the-making/774070/22168 "2018-06-26T05:50:22Z")
The last US company that manufactures nails is likely to shut down by Labor Day because it imports its steel from Mexico, and Trump’s tariff makes it too expensive. 440 jobs in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. > **[Southeast Missouri nail company gets hammered by Trump’s tariffs - Missourinet](https://www.missourinet.com/2018/06/22/southeast-missouri-nail-company-gets-hammered-by-trumps-tariffs/)** > > President Trump’s tariff on steel imports that took effect June 1 has caused a southeast Missouri nail manufacturer to lose about 50% of its business in two weeks. Mid Continent Nail Corporation in Poplar Bluff – the remaining major nail producer in... ---
**Author:** ![psychobunny](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/54ee81/32.png) [@psychobunny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/psychobunny)\ **Post date:** [June 26, 2018, 6:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-a-clusterfuck-in-the-making/774070/22169 "2018-06-26T06:03:36Z")
I almost want to move to Texas to vote for that candidate. Since she’s in a deeply red district she probably doesn’t have a chance but boy would I like to see her in Congress! ---
**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:** [June 26, 2018, 10:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-a-clusterfuck-in-the-making/774070/22170 "2018-06-26T10:25:10Z")
> [@JKellyMap](#): > > Excellent point, Kobal2 – and that link (to a 1995 essay by Umberto Eco) is instructive. > [@Kobal2](#): > > Sorry, missed that - thanks. I agree that the essay is **fantastic and insightful** , hence my linking it with very little provocation ever since it’s been linked to me :o. Also **prescient**. So, I also thank you for the link. ---
**Author:** ![JRDelirious](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jrdelirious/32/9531_2.png) [@JRDelirious](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JRDelirious)\ **Post date:** [June 26, 2018, 11:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-a-clusterfuck-in-the-making/774070/22171 "2018-06-26T11:00:44Z")
> [@Rick\_Kitchen](#): > > The last US company that manufactures nails is likely to shut down by Labor Day because it imports its steel from Mexico, and Trump’s tariff makes it too expensive. 440 jobs in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. > [Southeast Missouri nail company gets hammered by Trump’s tariffs - Missourinet](https://www.missourinet.com/2018/06/22/southeast-missouri-nail-company-gets-hammered-by-trumps-tariffs/) Tired of “winning”, yet? ---
**Author:** ![VinylTurnip](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/b2d939/32.png) [@VinylTurnip](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/VinylTurnip)\ **Post date:** [June 26, 2018, 11:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-a-clusterfuck-in-the-making/774070/22172 "2018-06-26T11:44:21Z")
> [@FavreCo](#): > > Trump is killing it tonight. Attacking that one brain cell, low IQ loser, Maxine waters right now. Hi, Donald! ---
**Author:** ![DummyGladHands](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/49beb7/32.png) [@DummyGladHands](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DummyGladHands)\ **Post date:** [June 26, 2018, 12:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-a-clusterfuck-in-the-making/774070/22173 "2018-06-26T12:14:20Z")
Arizona has this genius running http://sheddforcongress.com/meet-tiffany/ ---
**Author:** ![DummyGladHands](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/49beb7/32.png) [@DummyGladHands](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DummyGladHands)\ **Post date:** [June 26, 2018, 12:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-a-clusterfuck-in-the-making/774070/22174 "2018-06-26T12:15:22Z")
Shoot, I think I messed that up. ---
**Author:** ![Gyrate](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gyrate/32/3588_2.png) [@Gyrate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gyrate)\ **Post date:** [June 26, 2018, 12:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-a-clusterfuck-in-the-making/774070/22175 "2018-06-26T12:15:52Z")
Trump is definitely killing it, if “it” is America’s credibility, integrity and/or economy. ---
**Author:** ![Red\_Wiggler](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/red_wiggler/32/13190_2.png) [@Red\_Wiggler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Red_Wiggler)\ **Post date:** [June 26, 2018, 12:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-a-clusterfuck-in-the-making/774070/22176 "2018-06-26T12:56:24Z")
> [@Monty](#): > > That last one made my day! > > I truly wish it were the case that you cannot possibly be this stupid; however, I work with two of your ilk (ignorant-ass alt-right Trump supporters) and, like them, you probably actually do believe this BS you, they, and Trump spew. I’ve mentioned before my familiarity with FavreCo from another board and I can attest that he really is this stupid. So stupid that he has been dismissed from said other board. FavreCo, doesn’t the drool keep ruining your keyboards? ---
**Author:** ![Gyrate](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gyrate/32/3588_2.png) [@Gyrate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gyrate)\ **Post date:** [June 26, 2018, 12:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-a-clusterfuck-in-the-making/774070/22177 "2018-06-26T12:59:02Z")
> [@DummyGladHands](#): > > Arizona has this genius running [http://https://sheddforcongress.com/meet-tiffany/](http://https://sheddforcongress.com/meet-tiffany/) Corrected link: [Issues - Tiffany Shedd](https://sheddforcongress.com/issues/) > [@](#): > > As a constitutional conservative Tiffany believes that we all must have the freedom to choose how we worship, how to educate our children, and the values that our families live by. As a homeschool mom, Tiffany makes sure that her kids are well versed in the Constitution and **in the Christian roots on which our country was founded**. Strongly pro-life Tiffany will always stand up for all of those who are unable to fight for themselves. Not that well versed, apparently. Also: > [@](#): > > For Tiffany Shedd health care is a deeply personal issue. Ten years ago, her daughter, Summer, was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. Like Tiffany, Summer is a fighter. She beat the odds and today is an energetic, fun, and smart young woman. It was through this experience of caring for a sick child that Tiffany fully came to realize the need for quality care that families can afford. Tiffany knows that we will not get the best quality care for our kids until we repeal ObamaCare and replace it with a patient centered and free enterprise based system that allows families to make the choices that best fit their needs. Yes, that’s a compelling argument - let’s repeal the legislation that is preventing recision and exclusion due to pre-existing conditions, because that will give us more affordable coverage for our children. Tiffany also like President Trump and guns. Lots of guns. ---
**Author:** ![Fear\_Itself](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fear_itself/32/19637_2.png) [@Fear\_Itself](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fear_Itself)\ **Post date:** [June 26, 2018, 1:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-a-clusterfuck-in-the-making/774070/22178 "2018-06-26T13:12:26Z")
He is really going off on Harley Davidson this morning: > [@](#): > > “A Harley-Davidson should never be built in another country-never! Their employees and customers are already very angry at them. If they move, watch, it will be the beginning of the end - they surrendered, they quit! The Aura will be gone and they will be taxed like never before!” Does this mean Trump supporters have to smash their Harleys with a hammer? ---
**Author:** ![Celidin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/cc9497/32.png) [@Celidin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Celidin)\ **Post date:** [June 26, 2018, 1:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-a-clusterfuck-in-the-making/774070/22179 "2018-06-26T13:29:16Z")
> [@Frazzled](#): > > This is going viral now, but this woman, Air Force veteran, Democrat is running for a congressional seat in a deep red county against an ingrained tea party republican. Think she has a chance? [https://youtu.be/Zi6v4CYNSIQ](https://youtu.be/Zi6v4CYNSIQ) If this is what Trump has awakened in his opposition, he’s in big trouble, I hope many more emulate this campaign That’s easily one of the best campaign videos I’ve ever seen. It was amazing. ---
**Author:** ![naita](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/naita/32/5862_2.png) [@naita](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/naita)\ **Post date:** [June 26, 2018, 1:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-a-clusterfuck-in-the-making/774070/22180 "2018-06-26T13:33:19Z")
> [@Fear\_Itself](#): > > He is really going off on Harley Davidson this morning:Does this mean Trump supporters have to smash their Harleys with a hammer? From what I can gather H-D has been manufacturing motorcycles in Brazil for 20 years, and in India for 10. Dumbass Donald would probably tweet the same crap if he was aware of that, but I doubt he is. Dealing with facts is just too painful for his psyche. ---
**Author:** ![enipla](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/54ee81/32.png) [@enipla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/enipla)\ **Post date:** [June 26, 2018, 1:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-a-clusterfuck-in-the-making/774070/22181 "2018-06-26T13:49:52Z")
> [@Aspenglow](#): > > She was interviewed tonight on Chris Matthews. She’s even more impressive in person. Extremely well spoken and (not surprisingly) cool under pressure. > > I think she’ll beat Carter. > > There are several young veteran Dems running this year, and yes, they all know that the key to a win is to run their own races locally. > > Heard a Republican strategist pundit tonight say that as many as 100 seats are in play, all favoring Dems. Music to my ears. 🙂 Trump want’s to wait for the Red Wave in November before voting on immigration. Good luck with that you moron. ---
**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:** [June 26, 2018, 1:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-a-clusterfuck-in-the-making/774070/22182 "2018-06-26T13:53:16Z")
> [@Fear\_Itself](#): > > He is really going off on Harley Davidson this morning:Does this mean Trump supporters have to smash their Harleys with a hammer? They’re supposed to buy one _then_ smash it with a hammer. ---
**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:** [June 26, 2018, 1:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-a-clusterfuck-in-the-making/774070/22183 "2018-06-26T13:57:23Z")
> [@Celidin](#): > > That’s easily one of the best campaign videos I’ve ever seen. It was amazing. Really. It’s too bad the team that produced it didn’t get credit 'cause I’d sure hire them if I was running. Point of confusion: She was in the Air Force and flying helicopters? I thought when they divided flying things between them, the Air Force got the planes and the Army got the choppers. ---
**Author:** ![Fiveyearlurker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/da6949/32.png) [@Fiveyearlurker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fiveyearlurker)\ **Post date:** [June 26, 2018, 2:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-a-clusterfuck-in-the-making/774070/22184 "2018-06-26T14:00:26Z")
In which Trump [compares his own propaganda](http://nymag.com/daily/intelligencer/2018/06/trump-compares-his-propaganda-to-north-koreas-at-rally.html)to North Korea’s: _“They took down anti–United States signs all over North Korea. They’re down. They took ‘em down. Anti-U.S. signs, like I put up anti-media signs all over the place.”_ [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-a-clusterfuck-in-the-making/774070.md?page=1108) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-a-clusterfuck-in-the-making/774070.md?page=1110)