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(50,236 posts)olegramps
(8,200 posts)lunatica
(53,410 posts)That is the real message in that photo. Two of them won in spite of him and one won because of him.
Historians should love that photograph! It is very telling.
libdem4life
(13,877 posts)TEB
(12,827 posts)Hortensis
(58,785 posts)accepted that as a working hypothesis. In its context, what a disgusting, powerful image.
dalton99a
(81,392 posts)onethatcares
(16,161 posts)concubine knows what's up.
obamanut2012
(26,046 posts)She is loathsome for many reasons, so why do DUers often have to go for the gender low blow?
onethatcares
(16,161 posts)she would not be there if it wasn't for his supposed wealth and I hesitated calling her a prostitute.
I guess I should have said, "his concubine prior to marrying him".
Harker
(13,976 posts)a romance for the ages.
Harker
(13,976 posts)Sluggish mind this morning.
arithia
(455 posts)Concubine is a problematic word as historically they don't always consent to being there and lack rights under the law and in the family unit.
Melania knows who and what he is and doesn't care as she benefits. She has full agency as she wears her pussy bows and "i don't really care" jackets.
Chemisse
(30,803 posts)lisby
(408 posts)If a Republican is outrageous for calling a woman fat or ugly or a slut, then the same applies to us, no matter how reprehensible as a person the woman in question may be. Challenge her deeds, not her looks, sexuality, or weight FFS.
olegramps
(8,200 posts)It is a fact that she posed for a pornographic simulated lesbian picture. Something that I would never expect Mrs. Obama would do. She made bargain that even the most lenient would consider as being predicated on his wealth. I wouldn't throw the first rock, I have made that mistake too often as has many. I will provide her a degree of leniency, however, not so in regard to Trump. He is a man without a conscience and wholly immoral.
Sunlei
(22,651 posts)he's a slutty-slutty man.
WokeBlackMan
(6 posts)Sorry that your sensitivity has been ruffled but I think theres ample evidence that anyone with eyes can see that Melania is no wife in any traditional sense. Theres obviously no genuine love, affection, or respect going on between these two. Neither of them deserves benefit of the doubt. Shes a necessary accessory for the POTUS who also happens to be the most loathsome, vile and unfeeling piece of shit on the planet...go back and look at some pics/video of Barack and Michelle, George and Laura, Hell, even Bill and Hillary...those are Real couples. Trump loves NO ONE. Ever seen pics or vid of him interacting with Barron? Any of his grandchildren? They evil bastard has never owned a pet for Christ sake...
libdem4life
(13,877 posts)but he talked her into staying with him for his political career. So, it's definitely no match made in Heaven...they each are using each other to get what they want. I think legal business transaction is as close as one can come. Fairly certain he bullies the living hell out of her and she gets to do Mommy and play at her little projects...I think selling WH photos for millions has been mentioned.
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/news-media-paid-melania-trump-thousands-use-photos-positive-stories-n883111
dhol82
(9,352 posts)Nothing else.
malaise
(268,693 posts)nancy1942
(635 posts)These two monstrosities belong together. Neither has any redeeming value whatsoever.
paleotn
(17,881 posts)It's a business deal. Nothing more. And Baron is surety for payment. She gets what she wants, financial security, and he gets a blond, poll dancer. She's as much a grifter as anyone in that clan of thieves. It's legal prostitution.
Achilleaze
(15,543 posts)sick.
* aka republican Draft-Dodger-in-Chief
demmiblue
(36,823 posts)smirkymonkey
(63,221 posts)That is exactly how I feel. I'm sure we all do at this point.
Crutchez_CuiBono
(7,725 posts)Ohiogal
(31,909 posts)Mr. Quackers
(443 posts)Seems to be looking at Pootie's junk. She look like she likes what she sees.
mr_lebowski
(33,643 posts)peekaloo
(22,977 posts)obamanut2012
(26,046 posts)I am really getting tired of this garbage on here about her and Graham. She is a loathsome wingnut, but she is married to that POS. First Prostitute, really?
This place sucks sometimes.
Mr. Quackers
(443 posts)goose, meet gander
or something.
lark
(23,061 posts)I thought getting paid for sex was technically prostitution, does the camera going make it something else? Should she have been called a sex performer, is that any better whatsoever? She is what she is and that is a totally lying, cheating, plagiarizing, gold digger, former sex worker.
GoCubsGo
(32,074 posts)Just like the much-maligned (by the Right) Stormy Daniels. The only difference is that Stormy performed with male actors, while Melanoma's co-star was female.
Sunlei
(22,651 posts)Her anti-bullying "program" is a farce, her visit to Africa was nothing more then her flaunting, her wardrobe choice for a visit to a place where children taken from their parents were being held, and her recent defense of her husband being a complete asshat...make her just as much of a target as him!!!
We attack his actions, we attack his past, we attack his adult children and their actions!
Melania is just as bad as he is...if not worse!!!
Sunlei
(22,651 posts)SCVDem
(5,103 posts)who did not have her husbands ear! Ron and Nancy?
This one is too shallow to give a damn!
Grasswire2
(13,565 posts)But she does.
And she lost all pretense of respectability with the "I really don't care" jacket. Eating on our dime, traveling on our dime, entertaining on our dime, making MONEY on our dime.
Sunlei
(22,651 posts)and the Trumps are very skilled at hogging the 'free stuff', many fabulously wealthy are pros at 'taking', paying no taxes & spending other peoples money.
She's also allowed to comment & express her 'opinions'.
Just like when President Obama said, "He could have been my son".
Chemisse
(30,803 posts)I am happy to criticize her when she puts herself in the public eye with her ridiculous anti-bullying campaign or wearing that 'I don't care, Do U?' jacket.
But she's just standing there because she has to. Her eyes are probably lowered because she is uncomfortable with the public attention, not because she is checking out Putin's package (although it is a little funny that it looks like that) or because she used to be a prostitute.
Everybody is always so eager to slaughter a woman with age-old gender biases. I never hear Trump being called a slut for his male-whoring ways.
Dave Starsky
(5,914 posts)She could walk away tomorrow, except that fathead most likely has her locked in a prenup that won't offer her a red cent. She could produce a "tell-all" about him that would easily set her up for the rest of her life. But she won't do it.
She's every bit as horrible and manipulative as he is. They are two peas in a pod, simply meant for each other.
True Blue American
(17,981 posts)Melania is an enabler, narried Trump for his money.i have no problem being disgusted with a gold digger. Have seen too many in my life to show them respect they do not deserve.
Sorry guys.
50 Shades Of Blue
(9,920 posts)Sunlei
(22,651 posts)Not all those foreign, beautiful-girl 'models' ended up like her.
Hekate
(90,555 posts)...was the last straw for me. I cut her a lot of slack before that.
Now I wonder if she's just another Slavic "honey trap" who managed to snag the biggest prize of all for Putin.
MoonRiver
(36,926 posts)so it wouldn't surprise me.
treestar
(82,383 posts)pwb
(11,246 posts)Always wrong for the job.
Sunlei
(22,651 posts)kind of like the "fox lies TV"-everything they say believe the opposite
peekaloo
(22,977 posts)maybe it will help the job evaluation go smoother.
dalton99a
(81,392 posts)mr_lebowski
(33,643 posts)If so, that's ... well I guess ... unbelievable ...
PatSeg
(47,260 posts)And compare his broad smile to the expressions on the faces of Merkel and Macron.
Sunlei
(22,651 posts)Trumps always been a B-grade actor.
PatSeg
(47,260 posts)even for a reality TV star!
LuckyCharms
(17,413 posts)watoos
(7,142 posts)We know why Trump went to France, to fluff Pootie and get his new orders.
riversedge
(70,077 posts)Helen_#FireWithFire🔥#BuckleUp liked
Claude Taylor
Verified account @TrueFactsStated
1h1 hour ago
Claude Taylor Retweeted Dusty
Look whos happy to see the boss.
Link to tweet
Link to tweet
November 11, 2018 as part of commemorations marking the 100th anniversary of the 11 November 1918 armistice, ending World War I. (Photo by Francois Mori / POOL / AFP) (Photo credit should read FRANCOIS MORI/AFP/Getty Images) https://www.gettyimages.com/detail/news-photo/french-president-emmanuel-macron-touches-the-knee-of-german-news-photo/1060172924?share=site_twitter
Baitball Blogger
(46,682 posts)Ferrets are Cool
(21,102 posts)demmiblue
(36,823 posts)Arkansas Granny
(31,506 posts)CottonBear
(21,596 posts)God, she must really loath Dolt45.
NastyRiffraff
(12,448 posts)Trump's reaction contrasted with the other world leaders is telling.
Sunlei
(22,651 posts)Arkansas Granny
(31,506 posts)Sunlei
(22,651 posts)bahrbearian
(13,466 posts)dalton99a
(81,392 posts)HipChick
(25,485 posts)Thats why she is checking Putins pants
Blue_playwright
(1,568 posts)I would lower my gaze and avoid eye contact with that monster too.
Sunlei
(22,651 posts)underpants
(182,603 posts)dalton99a
(81,392 posts)BSdetect
(8,994 posts)duforsure
(11,884 posts)An illegitimate President's enable and installer enters the room .
The Liberal Lion
(1,414 posts)While Macron and Merkel have the look that one reserves for an adversary for whom one has zero fear, trump gives a very submissive head bend and cheesy-type smile. More than anything else the orange fuckface is trying to please his Russian master. trump is a traitor. This picture says it all.
Achilleaze
(15,543 posts)He just likes to pretend he's tuff.
* aka republican Draft-Dodger-in-Chief
Sneederbunk
(14,278 posts)lpbk2713
(42,736 posts)"Just tell me what you need. I can never thank you enough."
TNNurse
(6,926 posts)librechik
(30,673 posts)EricMaundry
(1,619 posts)Just filled with love for the guy who kills journalists.
sigpooie
(106 posts)Looks like code to say piss on me all you want, but it could be, I have your cash, meet me later, or I'm naked and not carrying a weapon,,, Also the pat by puke was, what? Don't worry jails in your country a much nicer than mine, or sorry for your loss of dignity
littlemissmartypants
(22,563 posts)Of the categories of non-verbal communication falls into the costuming and cosmetics category. Signifies nervousness, fear.
I taught verbal and nonverbal communication at a university in NC for three years, as a teaching fellow while I worked on my masters. I learned lots and used observation, as well as role play to teach. It turned out to be a really good and fun experience.
I learned how to spot a liar. Probably the most helpful lesson in the curriculum. I have great memories of my students and will always be grateful for their enthusiastic class participation and the gratitude they showed me for the practical knowledge they gained.
♡ lmsp
Grasswire2
(13,565 posts)Every time he gets off the helicopter. The day he knocked the head of Montenegro aside. He does it often.
LibDemAlways
(15,139 posts)Melania is checking him out and wondering how much money he has just in case all that KFC does Trump in.
Poiuyt
(18,114 posts)left-of-center2012
(34,195 posts)Texin
(2,590 posts)But that expression on Shitler's face has a very sardonic edge to it. It's the look of a sociopath trying to mimic what he's observed as smiling. The only time you see genuine pleasure on Shitler's ugly fat face is when he is verbally sucker punching someone with vitriol.
Arkansas Granny
(31,506 posts)It never looks genuine.
Botany
(70,447 posts).... for selling out this country to Russia (Soviet Union) in the 1950s. Christ this a nightmare.
Guilded Lilly
(5,591 posts)eleny
(46,166 posts)But I think of the current midterm results and I understand how vulnerable they are.
Volaris
(10,266 posts)That's it...that's all I've got.
That's the best thing that can be said about the ahem...elected...leader of the world's last Superpower. That he's a happy ball-licker of the world's richest thief.
world wide wally
(21,738 posts)Melania who?
TexasBushwhacker
(20,142 posts)after skipping the one yesterday. He knew he had a date!
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Totally Tunsie
(10,885 posts)AndJusticeForSome
(537 posts)Grasswire2
(13,565 posts)Excellent job, historic photo.
VOX
(22,976 posts)Two more years to go with this world-class asshole. Unless Mueller takes him out, but I'm afraid that's unlikely. Subordinates will be hit, and maybe Junior, but 45 will regrettably squeak by.
Hope to hell that his handlers don't create that galvanizing, Pearl Harbor-like incident that the PNAC boys envisioned well before 9/11.
Arkansas Granny
(31,506 posts)VOX
(22,976 posts)Along with his desire to manufacture MORE nukes. How many times over can he destroy the Earth?