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ginnyinWI

(17,276 posts)
Sun Aug 4, 2019, 01:10 PM Aug 2019

Remember when we had normal Presidents?

Normal presidential reaction to a mass shooting might include a statement to the media , in person at the White House. Taking questions afterward. Calling on the appropriate law enforcement entities to investigate. Calling on Congress to enact legislation. And finally, making plans to visit the site to show concern and, as representative of the American people, to offer condolences.

But this guy? This utter waste of space in the White House? He’s got a golf date to get to! A quick, insincere tweet and it’s off for the day!

We effectively have no President. No leadership at the top, and the country’s unity is decaying. I’m angry today.

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olegramps

(8,200 posts)
6. The last respectful Republican was Eisenhower. Its been downhill ever since.
Mon Aug 5, 2019, 10:14 AM
Aug 2019

You didn't have to agree with everything that he said or represented, but at least he was honorable and a patriot.

ProudMNDemocrat

(16,785 posts)
2. This is when I miss President Obama the most....
Sun Aug 4, 2019, 01:15 PM
Aug 2019

When he broke out into "Amazing Grace" at Mother Emanuel, never had I witnessed such emotion of the events with shootings.

Now, there is a dark purpose to these latest shootings. HATRED of OTHERS is the reason and Trump is perpetuating that reason.

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