# 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:** 649
**Author:** ![Bryan\_Ekers](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bryan_ekers/32/183_2.png) [@Bryan\_Ekers](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bryan_Ekers)\ **Post date:** [October 28, 2017, 4:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-a-clusterfuck-in-the-making/774070/12965 "2017-10-28T16:49:05Z")
> [@Johnny\_L.A](#): > > [Photos](https://www.google.com/search?q=chehalis+uncle+sam+sign&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjhuqnU15PXAhUC8GMKHX0vD18Q_AUICigB&biw=1591&bih=1049). I feel like a lot of these have been or could be punchlines to _Mallard Fillmore_ comic strips. ---
**Author:** ![k9bfriender](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/k9bfriender/32/3283_2.png) [@k9bfriender](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/k9bfriender)\ **Post date:** [October 28, 2017, 5:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-a-clusterfuck-in-the-making/774070/12966 "2017-10-28T17:30:45Z")
> [@Bryan\_Ekers](#): > > I feel like a lot of these have been or could be punchlines to _Mallard Fillmore_ comic strips. Mallard Fillmore didn’t have punchlines. ---
**Author:** ![RickJay](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/bb73d2/32.png) [@RickJay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RickJay)\ **Post date:** [October 28, 2017, 5:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-a-clusterfuck-in-the-making/774070/12967 "2017-10-28T17:42:30Z")
> [@Jack\_Batty](#): > > I know \*\*elucidator \*\*hasn’t been a good pantheist, but if the universe could just see clear to having Mr. Trump frog marched out of the White House on Monday morning, I promise he’ll never ask for anything ever again. That would be nice but you have to impeach him. I’ll be thrilled if they arrest anyone closer to Trump than Paul Manafort. But I think Manafort is the likeliest big fish. He’s the guy whose house they tossed. ---
**Author:** ![Siam\_Sam](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/d78d45/32.png) [@Siam\_Sam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Siam_Sam)\ **Post date:** [October 28, 2017, 6:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-a-clusterfuck-in-the-making/774070/12968 "2017-10-28T18:19:36Z")
> [@AI\_Proofreader](#): > > MAGA! > > …Make America Grift Again Make America Grit (their teeth) Again. As for any of these clowns hoping for a presidential pardon, well, let’s see here. They all know in their heart of hearts that a promise from Trump and five bucks will get you a cup of coffee at Starbucks. So anyone looking at 30-50 years in a federal prison, even one of those nice country club ones, will have to weigh seriously the benefits of turning state’s evidence against relying on simple wishing. ---
**Author:** ![Darryl\_Lict](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/7cd45c/32.png) [@Darryl\_Lict](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darryl_Lict)\ **Post date:** [October 28, 2017, 6:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-a-clusterfuck-in-the-making/774070/12969 "2017-10-28T18:56:20Z")
Don’t think that this has been posted yet, but it’s Mueller Time! [![](https://img.youtube.com/vi/d7Uy0Uznw4E/maxresdefault.jpg "It's Mueller Time! Trump Administration Season Ending") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7Uy0Uznw4E) ---
**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:** [October 28, 2017, 7:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-a-clusterfuck-in-the-making/774070/12970 "2017-10-28T19:10:04Z")
> [@Darryl\_Lict](#): > > Don’t think that this has been posted yet, but it’s Mueller Time! > > [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7Uy0Uznw4E&hd=1](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7Uy0Uznw4E&hd=1) HA! Good one! Please, Jeebus, make it happen just like that. ---
**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:** [October 28, 2017, 7:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-a-clusterfuck-in-the-making/774070/12971 "2017-10-28T19:26:44Z")
[FEMA says they never approved the Whitefish Energy contract](http://www.politicususa.com/2017/10/27/trump-massive-scandal-fema-approved-whitefish-energy-contract.html). > [@](#): > > According to the contract, the government is not allowed to audit or conduct oversight over Whitefish to see how taxpayer money is being spent or where it is going… > > The contract says that the agency did: “By executing this contract, PREPA hereby represents and warrants that FEMA has reviewed and approved of this Contract, and confirmed that this Contract is in an acceptable form to qualify for funding from FEMA or other U.S. Governmental agencies.” > > But on Friday morning, FEMA disputed that. “Any language in any contract between PREPA and Whitefish that states FEMA approved that contract is inaccurate,” the agency said in a statement. ---
**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:** [October 28, 2017, 8:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-a-clusterfuck-in-the-making/774070/12972 "2017-10-28T20:06:05Z")
> [@Johnny\_L.A](#): > > [FEMA says they never approved the Whitefish Energy contract](http://www.politicususa.com/2017/10/27/trump-massive-scandal-fema-approved-whitefish-energy-contract.html). > … > > > [@](#): > > > > But on Friday morning, FEMA disputed that. “Any language in any contract between PREPA and Whitefish that states FEMA approved that contract is inaccurate,” the agency said in a statement. I wish we could just take the gloves off and stop saying stuff like “inaccurate,” “mistaken,” “misleading,” and just say “BALD-FACED LIE!” while a chorus chants _“pantsonfire! pantsonfire! pantsonfire!”_ in the background. :mad: ---
**Author:** ![Ukulele\_Ike](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/df788c/32.png) [@Ukulele\_Ike](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ukulele_Ike)\ **Post date:** [October 28, 2017, 8:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-a-clusterfuck-in-the-making/774070/12973 "2017-10-28T20:32:22Z")
As the Russian shit draws ever closer to the whirling fan blades, Congressional Trumpians, backed by Fox News (or visey versey) are attempting to smear some other kind of shit all over Robert Mueller. Pillars of integrity like Trent Franks and Chris Christie are insisting he QUIT NOW. > **[As Russia Probe Heats Up, Conservatives Call For Special Counsel Mueller To Quit](https://www.huffpost.com/entry/mueller-calls-to-resign-gop_n_59f49c1fe4b07fdc5fbe77a7?ncid=inblnkushpmg00000009)** > > The effort to discredit Mueller’s probe is underway. (Seriously, Christie, WTF? Are you hoping that if you roll over one more time, the Short-Fingered Vulgarian will give you back your old job fetching McDonald’s hamburgers?) ---
**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:** [October 28, 2017, 9:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-a-clusterfuck-in-the-making/774070/12974 "2017-10-28T21:17:46Z")
[White House distances itself from Whitefish power grid deal](http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-41780916) ---
**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:** [October 28, 2017, 10:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-a-clusterfuck-in-the-making/774070/12975 "2017-10-28T22:14:08Z")
Roger Stone went on a rabid multiply-misspelled Twitter rampage against CNN reporters today and Twitter wound up suspending his account. > **[Roger Stone Threatens To Sue Twitter Over Account Suspension – Update](https://deadline.com/2017/10/roger-stone-tweet-don-lemon-jake-tapper-ana-navarro-cnn-severe-punishment-1202196664/)** > > Update, Sunday morning Roger Stone reportedly says in an email to Politico that he intends to take legal action against Twitter for banning him from the site. The website reports that it received a… > **[Roger Stone’s Twitter account suspended](https://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/357661-roger-stone-twitter-account-suspended/)** > > Roger Stone’s Twitter account has been suspended.The suspension appeared to come after the former adviser to President Trump’s election campaign went on a tirade on the social medi… ---
**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:** [October 28, 2017, 10:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-a-clusterfuck-in-the-making/774070/12976 "2017-10-28T22:22:02Z")
> [@Rick\_Kitchen](#): > > Roger Stone went on a rabid multiply-misspelled Twitter rampage against CNN reporters today and Twitter wound up suspending his account. > [Roger Stone Tweets Obscenities At CNN Anchors: Advises "Punishment"](http://deadline.com/2017/10/roger-stone-tweet-don-lemon-jake-tapper-ana-navarro-cnn-severe-punishment-1202196664/) > > [http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/357661-roger-stone-twitter-account-suspended](http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/357661-roger-stone-twitter-account-suspended) He’s quite the precious snowflake, isn’t he? ---
**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:** [October 28, 2017, 10:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-a-clusterfuck-in-the-making/774070/12977 "2017-10-28T22:27:03Z")
> [@Rick\_Kitchen](#): > > Roger Stone went on a rabid multiply-misspelled Twitter rampage against CNN reporters today and Twitter wound up suspending his account. > [Roger Stone Tweets Obscenities At CNN Anchors: Advises "Punishment"](http://deadline.com/2017/10/roger-stone-tweet-don-lemon-jake-tapper-ana-navarro-cnn-severe-punishment-1202196664/) > > [http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/357661-roger-stone-twitter-account-suspended](http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/357661-roger-stone-twitter-account-suspended) Seems to be a tad upset. Sad! ---
**Author:** ![Locrian](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/locrian/32/14146_2.png) [@Locrian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Locrian)\ **Post date:** [October 28, 2017, 10:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-a-clusterfuck-in-the-making/774070/12978 "2017-10-28T22:48:21Z")
> [@Rick\_Kitchen](#): > > Roger Stone went on a rabid multiply-misspelled Twitter rampage against CNN reporters today and Twitter wound up suspending his account. > [Roger Stone Tweets Obscenities At CNN Anchors: Advises "Punishment"](http://deadline.com/2017/10/roger-stone-tweet-don-lemon-jake-tapper-ana-navarro-cnn-severe-punishment-1202196664/) > > [http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/357661-roger-stone-twitter-account-suspended](http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/357661-roger-stone-twitter-account-suspended) These are the “best people”, I assume. Has there been a former press secretary who acted like that ever before? I’m guessing no. These very dumb and stupid and misinformed people who are working with the WH and giving a gigantic false impression on our kids. Act like an ass, don’t read, get paid money. ---
**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:** [October 28, 2017, 11:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-a-clusterfuck-in-the-making/774070/12979 "2017-10-28T23:01:35Z")
> [@Jack\_Batty](#): > > I know \*\*elucidator \*\*hasn’t been a good pantheist, but if the universe could just see clear to having Mr. Trump frog marched out of the White House on Monday morning, I promise he’ll never ask for anything ever again. > [@RickJay](#): > > That would be nice but you have to impeach him. Hey, Universe, I’d settle for him being carried out on a stretcher by EMTs following a cardiac event. Preferably covered by a white sheet. ---
**Author:** ![JackieLikesVariety](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jackielikesvariety/32/296_2.png) [@JackieLikesVariety](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JackieLikesVariety)\ **Post date:** [October 28, 2017, 11:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-a-clusterfuck-in-the-making/774070/12980 "2017-10-28T23:09:22Z")
anyone else really excited for Monday’s news? 😛 > [@](#): > > wish we could just take the gloves off and stop saying stuff like “inaccurate,” “mistaken,” “misleading,” and just say “BALD-FACED LIE!” while a chorus chants “pantsonfire! pantsonfire! pantsonfire!” in the background. amen! and, Go Mueller, Go Mueller, Go Mueller ---
**Author:** ![digs](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/digs/32/14889_2.png) [@digs](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/digs)\ **Post date:** [October 28, 2017, 11:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-a-clusterfuck-in-the-making/774070/12981 "2017-10-28T23:12:59Z")
> [@kaylasdad99](#): > > Hey, Universe, I’d settle for him being carried out on a stretcher by EMTs following a cardiac event. > > Preferably covered by a white sheet. And _that’s_ how he’ll sneak out to that dacha on the Volga… (see, they switch ambulances in a long tunnel and the one with Trump heads to a deserted airfield in Maryland… I hear he’s got Grisham and Clancy brainstorming exit strategies for him) ---
**Author:** ![Locrian](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/locrian/32/14146_2.png) [@Locrian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Locrian)\ **Post date:** [October 28, 2017, 11:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-a-clusterfuck-in-the-making/774070/12982 "2017-10-28T23:18:05Z")
> [@JackieLikesVariety](#): > > anyone else really excited for Monday’s news? 😛 > > amen! > > and, Go Mueller, Go Mueller, Go Mueller I’m not. I only expect the bad to happen, or the “Trump bought his way out of another one” kinda thing. I’m worried that it’ll indict one person, a former nanny to Paul Manafort who does not speak English saying he didn’t play well with others as a child. Translator flubs her responses. Charges dropped, case closed and nanny deported although she’s a citizen. A Trump World headline. It’s the weird “acceptance” that people have of this administration that leads me down the road of expected disappointment. In reality, those who are indicted probably won’t be anyone who even currently works for this administration. Am I really supposed to expect politicians to throw Donny Two-Scoops under a short bus? ---
**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:** [October 28, 2017, 11:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-a-clusterfuck-in-the-making/774070/12983 "2017-10-28T23:20:24Z")
> [@kaylasdad99](#): > > Hey, Universe, I’d settle for him being carried out on a stretcher by EMTs following a cardiac event. > > Preferably covered by a white sheet. > [@digs](#): > > And _that’s_ how he’ll sneak out to that dacha on the Volga… > > (see, they switch ambulances in a long tunnel and the one with Trump heads to a deserted airfield in Maryland… I hear he’s got Grisham and Clancy brainstorming exit strategies for him) Hmm. You may have a point. Hey Universe, could you make that three stretchers? ---
**Author:** ![Fiveyearlurker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/da6949/32.png) [@Fiveyearlurker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fiveyearlurker)\ **Post date:** [October 28, 2017, 11:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-a-clusterfuck-in-the-making/774070/12984 "2017-10-28T23:22:26Z")
> [@Rick\_Kitchen](#): > > Roger Stone went on a rabid multiply-misspelled Twitter rampage against CNN reporters today and Twitter wound up suspending his account. > [Roger Stone Tweets Obscenities At CNN Anchors: Advises "Punishment"](http://deadline.com/2017/10/roger-stone-tweet-don-lemon-jake-tapper-ana-navarro-cnn-severe-punishment-1202196664/) > > [http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/357661-roger-stone-twitter-account-suspended](http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/357661-roger-stone-twitter-account-suspended) The Netflix documentary on Roger Stone is well worth the watch. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-a-clusterfuck-in-the-making/774070.md?page=648) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-a-clusterfuck-in-the-making/774070.md?page=650)