# 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:** 14
**Author:** ![Morgenstern](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/f9ae1b/32.png) [@Morgenstern](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Morgenstern)\ **Post date:** [December 22, 2016, 3:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-a-clusterfuck-in-the-making/774070/261 "2016-12-22T15:09:41Z")
_President-elect Donald Trump tapped former campaign manager Kellyanne Conway as “counselor to the president,” the presidential transition team announced Thursday morning._ I feel better, one dizzy blonde being counselled by another. Great things are coming to this country. ---
**Author:** ![elucidator](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/8edcca/32.png) [@elucidator](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elucidator)\ **Post date:** [December 22, 2016, 4:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-a-clusterfuck-in-the-making/774070/262 "2016-12-22T16:22:52Z")
In his youth, Il Douche had brown hair, of the shade commonly known as “chestnut”. It is not unusual for men to have their hair color change as they mature, but generally, that color is grey. When did his become electric blond? ---
**Author:** ![crowmanyclouds](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/crowmanyclouds/32/19884_2.png) [@crowmanyclouds](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/crowmanyclouds)\ **Post date:** [December 22, 2016, 4:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-a-clusterfuck-in-the-making/774070/263 "2016-12-22T16:29:18Z")
> [@elucidator](#): > > In his youth, Il Douche had brown hair, of the shade commonly known as “chestnut”. It is not unusual for men to have their hair color change as they mature, but generally, that color is grey. > > When did his become electric blond? Blond, well yellow, is the new blue! CMC fnord! ---
**Author:** ![elucidator](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/8edcca/32.png) [@elucidator](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elucidator)\ **Post date:** [December 22, 2016, 4:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-a-clusterfuck-in-the-making/774070/264 "2016-12-22T16:43:14Z")
Could be done, easily, I guess, if someone has the right 'puter archive chops. I doubt that any more than a few weeks have ever passed without a full color photo of Il Douche being published somewhere. So, we could easily have a visual representation of the gradual transition. You know, like how some men start with just that little dab of grey at the temples, like Mitt Romney had for about fifteen years. In the case of Il Douche, it should be easy enough to see the progression from thick brown hair to wispy, delicate locks of electric blond. ---
**Author:** ![Defensive\_Indifference](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/defensive_indifference/32/6502_2.png) [@Defensive\_Indifference](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Defensive_Indifference)\ **Post date:** [December 22, 2016, 6:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-a-clusterfuck-in-the-making/774070/265 "2016-12-22T18:06:11Z")
Trump has released two new policy statements this morning. On Twitter. In the first, he said: > [@Trump](#): > > Someone incorrectly stated that the phrase “DRAIN THE SWAMP” was no longer being used by me. Actually, we will always be trying to DTS. That “someone” was Newt Gingrinch, who I thought had some role in the transition team. Anyway, I’m glad he’s still committed to draining the swamp and not stocking his admin with lots of insiders and billionaires. In a later policy statement, Trump wrote: > [@Trump](#): > > The United States must greatly strengthen and expand its nuclear capability until such time as the world comes to its senses regarding nukes This one I can’t even find the strength to joke about. Trump is all over the place with “the nuclear”. He says more countries should have nukes, he walks it back; he wonders why we can’t use nukes more often; he says we need more nukes until the “world comes to its senses”. What the fuck does that even mean? We’re going to build up a nuclear arsenal to show everyone else that they shouldn’t have one? We’re going to “win” another arms race to show everyone they can’t keep pace with our “nuclear”? Jesus, what the hell? This is insanity. We’re entering a period of insanity, and we will be lucky to get out of it without a major bloodletting. ---
**Author:** ![Defensive\_Indifference](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/defensive_indifference/32/6502_2.png) [@Defensive\_Indifference](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Defensive_Indifference)\ **Post date:** [December 22, 2016, 6:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-a-clusterfuck-in-the-making/774070/266 "2016-12-22T18:34:50Z")
Facing an inability to get top talent to perform at his inauguration, Trump has reportedly offered booking agents cash and diplomatic appointments if they can convince any A-listers to perform. The Trump camp denies that it made such an offer. But really, does anyone think Trump is above that kind of deal making? > **[Trump Reportedly Scrambles To Secure Talent For His Inauguration Next Month](https://talkingpointsmemo.com/livewire/trump-scrambling-to-secure-entertainers-inauguration)** > > President-elect Donald Trump is reportedly "very unhappy" with his team's inability to secure entertainers for his Jan. 20 inauguration, as A-list stars are rumored to continue turning down requests… ---
**Author:** ![dasmoocher](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/dbc845/32.png) [@dasmoocher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dasmoocher)\ **Post date:** [December 22, 2016, 7:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-a-clusterfuck-in-the-making/774070/267 "2016-12-22T19:06:45Z")
> [@Bayard](#): > > Facing an inability to get top talent to perform at his inauguration, Trump has reportedly offered booking agents cash and diplomatic appointments if they can convince any A-listers to perform. The Trump camp denies that it made such an offer. But really, does anyone think Trump is above that kind of deal making? > > [Trump Reportedly Scrambles To Secure Talent For His Inauguration Next Month - TPM – Talking Points Memo](http://talkingpointsmemo.com/livewire/trump-scrambling-to-secure-entertainers-inauguration) Is Chachi gonna be there? ---
**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 22, 2016, 7:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-a-clusterfuck-in-the-making/774070/268 "2016-12-22T19:08:48Z")
> [@dasmoocher](#): > > Is Chachi gonna be there? This could be good for him. Cause everyone wants to sing, and I imagine he has never had any public demand to do it. Opportunity knocks. ---
**Author:** ![Damuri\_Ajashi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/898d66/32.png) [@Damuri\_Ajashi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Damuri_Ajashi)\ **Post date:** [December 22, 2016, 7:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-a-clusterfuck-in-the-making/774070/269 "2016-12-22T19:23:45Z")
> [@Crotalus](#): > > Wrong thread, perhaps? Oops. I mean Department of Energy ---
**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:** [December 22, 2016, 7:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-a-clusterfuck-in-the-making/774070/270 "2016-12-22T19:53:35Z")
> [@](#): > > Originally Posted by **Trump** > Someone incorrectly stated that the phrase “DRAIN THE SWAMP” was no longer being used by me. Actually, we will always be trying to DTS. All evidence to the contrary. He _ **knows** _ that his fans are profoundly stupid. ---
**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 22, 2016, 8:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-a-clusterfuck-in-the-making/774070/271 "2016-12-22T20:45:25Z")
> [@Bayard](#): > > Trump has released two new policy statements this morning. On Twitter. In the first, he said: > > > [@](#): > > > > Originally Posted by Trump > > Someone incorrectly stated that the phrase “DRAIN THE SWAMP” was no longer being used by me. Actually, we will always be trying to DTS. > > That “someone” was Newt Gingrinch, who I thought had some role in the transition team… Apparently, Newt did, too. Dang. Part of the Inner Circle one minute and on your ass in the alley behind the building the next. And reading about yourself on Twitter. THAT hurts the most. ---
**Author:** ![Der\_Trihs](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/der_trihs/32/233_2.png) [@Der\_Trihs](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Der_Trihs)\ **Post date:** [December 23, 2016, 12:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-a-clusterfuck-in-the-making/774070/272 "2016-12-23T00:39:29Z")
> [@Bayard](#): > > He says more countries should have nukes, he walks it back; he wonders why we can’t use nukes more often; he says we need more nukes until the “world comes to its senses”. What the fuck does that even mean? Probably “We’re gonna need more nukes to replace the ones I drop to show 'em who’s the boss. Everybody’ll do what they’re told or burn.” ---
**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:** [December 23, 2016, 12:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-a-clusterfuck-in-the-making/774070/273 "2016-12-23T00:47:17Z")
> [@ThelmaLou](#): > > Apparently, Newt did, too. Dang. Part of the Inner Circle one minute and on your ass in the alley behind the building the next. And reading about yourself on Twitter. THAT hurts the most. “How dare you contradict something I say hours later!” ---
**Author:** ![dasmoocher](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/dbc845/32.png) [@dasmoocher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dasmoocher)\ **Post date:** [December 23, 2016, 2:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-a-clusterfuck-in-the-making/774070/274 "2016-12-23T02:37:31Z")
> [@Damuri\_Ajashi](#): > > Same shit I would say if it turns out that Obama was actually a secret muslim born in Kenya. > > :rolleyes: > > Or perhaps its getting hard to distinguish from the retarded satire being peddled by liberals who are eager to die on every fucking hill from their actual opinions. Drad seems to have taken you at your word. That’s why I responded to him and not to you. drad is retarded but you seem really eager to join him. Wrong! You’re the retard! I’m no retard! You are! See how that works as a debating tactic? Trump does. ---
**Author:** ![Damuri\_Ajashi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/898d66/32.png) [@Damuri\_Ajashi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Damuri_Ajashi)\ **Post date:** [December 23, 2016, 3:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-a-clusterfuck-in-the-making/774070/275 "2016-12-23T15:15:43Z")
> [@drad\_dog](#): > > well ouch Is not a permanent condition. We all have brain farts but just think about the notion that the Russian mob is going to blackmail POTUS. I understand trump is fucking horrible but some of the shit flying around ours so over the top its almost parody. ---
**Author:** ![Damuri\_Ajashi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/898d66/32.png) [@Damuri\_Ajashi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Damuri_Ajashi)\ **Post date:** [December 23, 2016, 3:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-a-clusterfuck-in-the-making/774070/276 "2016-12-23T15:21:19Z")
> [@dasmoocher](#): > > Wrong! You’re the retard! I’m no retard! You are! > > See how that works as a debating tactic? Trump does. You say it was satire that I didn’t understand because I call out a poster that took your satire seriously? You may want to work your way through that logic again. ---
**Author:** ![Morgenstern](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/f9ae1b/32.png) [@Morgenstern](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Morgenstern)\ **Post date:** [December 23, 2016, 3:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-a-clusterfuck-in-the-making/774070/277 "2016-12-23T15:27:54Z")
> [@Damuri\_Ajashi](#): > > … We all have brain farts but just think about the notion that the Russian mob is going to blackmail POTUS. I understand trump is fucking horrible … Go read this book. > **[Through the Eyes of the Enemy: Russia's Highest Ranking Military Defector...](https://www.amazon.com/Through-Eyes-Enemy-Autobiography-Stanislav/dp/0895263904)** > > Through the Eyes of the Enemy: Russia's Highest Ranking Military Defector Reveals Why Russia Is More Dangerous Than Ever \[Lunev, Stanislav\] on Amazon.com. \*FREE\* shipping on qualifying offers. Through the Eyes of the Enemy: Russia's Highest Ranking... ---
**Author:** ![Steve\_MB](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/steve_mb/32/5339_2.png) [@Steve\_MB](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Steve_MB)\ **Post date:** [December 23, 2016, 5:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-a-clusterfuck-in-the-making/774070/278 "2016-12-23T17:19:39Z")
> [@Bayard](#): > > Facing an inability to get top talent to perform at his inauguration, Trump has reportedly offered booking agents cash and diplomatic appointments if they can convince any A-listers to perform. I don’t see how he can offer diplomatic appointments – he can’t deliver them prior to the inauguration, and nobody with two functioning brain cells would accept an IOU from him. ---
**Author:** ![ElvisL1ves](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/5daacb/32.png) [@ElvisL1ves](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ElvisL1ves)\ **Post date:** [December 23, 2016, 5:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-a-clusterfuck-in-the-making/774070/279 "2016-12-23T17:30:42Z")
There’s always Scott Baio. ---
**Author:** ![elucidator](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/8edcca/32.png) [@elucidator](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elucidator)\ **Post date:** [December 23, 2016, 5:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-a-clusterfuck-in-the-making/774070/280 "2016-12-23T17:36:13Z")
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