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Shiraz

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77. I tend to agree he may have a form

Sun Nov 20, 2016, 12:36 PM

Nov 2016

Of Autism. I have a son with severe autism and a great nephew with autism. He is always being dragged around and doesn't seem to ever be interactive. Change is extremely difficult for them and if he is happy and secure in his school and environment I don't Blame his mom to want to stay put. This is probably why The Donald is pushing the vaccine causes autism. I cannot imagine what kind of a father he would be to a child with a disability

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Melania and Barron Trump won't be moving to the White House [View all] BeyondGeography Nov 2016 OP

Donald now will have a good excuse for not spending time in riversedge Nov 2016 #1

I can't say that I can fault her for that decision for the sake of her son, but Arkansas Granny Nov 2016 #2

I don't see her being close to Trump anymore. Dustlawyer Nov 2016 #15

She found out her husband cheated on her while she was pregnant, so, yeah--I'll bet she's MADem Nov 2016 #54

As I heard it put elsewhere, Liberace's coffin. smirkymonkey Nov 2016 #124

I know where I would like to see him spending time. justhanginon Nov 2016 #3

That child has always looked miserable on TV spooky3 Nov 2016 #4

He does. His body language surely seems to say he's miserable and just wishes he were RKP5637 Nov 2016 #10

I read that he didn't want to move to the White House TexasMommaWithAHat Nov 2016 #12

Then why run for president? That is where the POTUS lives. Most have thier life disrupted and lunasun Nov 2016 #20

Problem is - he'd be an only child in the White House TexasMommaWithAHat Nov 2016 #35

Again then don't take the job . You highlighted two women that turned out great lunasun Nov 2016 #40

No, it's TexasMommaWithAHat Nov 2016 #47

Amy Carter? Chelsea Clinton? They were alone, too. MADem Nov 2016 #56

Knee jerk reaction to the title? TexasMommaWithAHat Nov 2016 #58

I absolutely DID read it, and disagreed with your "alone" thesis. MADem Nov 2016 #63

Well TexasMommaWithAHat Nov 2016 #67

An only child is an only child if they live at 1600 Penn, or 25 Elm Street. MADem Nov 2016 #71

i think he would have more interaction with others in the white house JI7 Nov 2016 #115

Absolutely. But I think they want to keep him isolated. MADem Nov 2016 #125

The most telling thing is Trump's apparent concern about autism dflprincess Nov 2016 #135

If Trump is gone, we are left with president Pence. Please don't hope for that. Ms. Toad Nov 2016 #69

most kids have friends. sasha and malia have friends JI7 Nov 2016 #100

I agree. He never looked happy when I saw him. Very few pictures show him smiling. Arkansas Granny Nov 2016 #17

Barron's pictures reminds me of Ted Cruz--he dragged his kids all around during the riversedge Nov 2016 #26

yes, he looks stiff as a board. vlyons Nov 2016 #38

He looks like he's on the spectrum to me. MADem Nov 2016 #60

I thought the same thing. femmocrat Nov 2016 #70

I've also thought that from the first time I saw him on stage with the others in the family. deurbano Nov 2016 #74

I noticed something unusual on the night of trump's convention Loki Nov 2016 #136

I think so too. nt DesertRat Nov 2016 #83

I have not watched Barron much get the red out Nov 2016 #91

Both his wife and child look bullied to me. She looks scared and unhappy. Could be my projection Hoyt Nov 2016 #78

also barely looked at Trump as they passed each other on the stage wordpix Nov 2016 #133

That's o.k. The US taxpayers can pick up the extra cost of secret service protection Mc Mike Nov 2016 #5

Third-Lady-elect is very protective of Barron. I've read that the boy has special needs. PearliePoo2 Nov 2016 #6

Then this makes total sense. n/t Chemisse Nov 2016 #9

I have wondered about this. madaboutharry Nov 2016 #13

there was really no bond between trump and his father too bdamomma Nov 2016 #94

Maybe he's just a scared and unsure child. CottonBear Nov 2016 #14

I hope the press leaves Barron alone also and does not speculate- riversedge Nov 2016 #28

I agree, I've worked with special needs children erinlough Nov 2016 #18

Recently ran into somebody who personally knows the family dhol82 Nov 2016 #21

What type of issues did she describe? JudyM Nov 2016 #37

Basically feelings of superiority dhol82 Nov 2016 #120

So more of personality/social maladjustment than something like autism. Will be interested to JudyM Nov 2016 #122

If it's true that Barron has special needs it makes Trump's ridicule of the disabled more disgusting mnhtnbb Nov 2016 #25

I tend to agree he may have a form Shiraz Nov 2016 #77

Or maybe she doesn't want to have him change schools mid-year LeftInTX Nov 2016 #82

I've read that the boy has special needs. LenaBaby61 Nov 2016 #95

I'm right there with you PearliePoo2 Nov 2016 #96

I guess his father shouldn't have applied for a out-of-state job then. tenderfoot Nov 2016 #129

I feel sorry for my beloved New York City. The disruption in traffic overtime she goes out, or the secondwind Nov 2016 #7

I predicted this to hubby. She is a very devoted mother. I predict Donald will withdraw from the patricia92243 Nov 2016 #8

His ego trip may be over now he won the electoral vote. I think he'll learn to hate being president, RKP5637 Nov 2016 #11

I said, right from the... 3catwoman3 Nov 2016 #30

Agreed. Even if he foists all the responsibilities on Bannon, Pence, et al, remaining expectations JudyM Nov 2016 #39

Trump's ego trip will never be over. It's what drives him. He needs the adoration of the crowds. Arkansas Granny Nov 2016 #66

Sadly, this is quite true. Reminds me of this! RKP5637 Nov 2016 #73

Exactly he did not want this treestar Nov 2016 #140

Maybe if they sent the gold platers into the White House first . . . Vinca Nov 2016 #16

"Baroque Bordello" dhol82 Nov 2016 #22

That is indeed a good one. 3catwoman3 Nov 2016 #32

Too funny! JudyM Nov 2016 #41

some say that is really what got blaggo impeached. mopinko Nov 2016 #19

"Home cooking" JudyM Nov 2016 #42

you win. mopinko Nov 2016 #142

Are there KFCs close by to the White House? n/t duffyduff Nov 2016 #84

his diet is mcdonalds kfc and pizza JI7 Nov 2016 #116

he will not last long on that diet his obesity wordpix Nov 2016 #141

So, will Donald and Ivanka be Moving Into the White House? kebob Nov 2016 #23

Trumps DC hotel ironically named a Demi-ballroom there the "Lincoln Bedroom" AND it's where they bettyellen Nov 2016 #89

I'm beginning to think that that asshole isn't even going to make it to the Inauguration. catbyte Nov 2016 #24

So if the electors have to choose between Hillary and Pence greymattermom Nov 2016 #27

He's more of their ilk. JudyM Nov 2016 #44

Oh, Trump would not miss the parade in his honor--bet the Military will be out in riversedge Nov 2016 #29

Yeah, you're right. Okay, he'll bow out on January 22. catbyte Nov 2016 #33

gag me JudyM Nov 2016 #48

Well if the people of NYC don't have the Trumps yet avebury Nov 2016 #31

I suspect Melania has not lived with him for a long time mainstreetonce Nov 2016 #34

Seems she'd get more of a settlement out of staying with him now. JudyM Nov 2016 #50

Maybe this is Melania's separationn? I thought she was going to divorce him after the election. crazylikafox Nov 2016 #36

I'm sorry, but the kids name is "Barron"? Equinox Moon Nov 2016 #43

Like Paris Hilton, Prince Michael and other born celebrities... projections of grandeur. JudyM Nov 2016 #57

"projections of grandeur" Equinox Moon Nov 2016 #59

What's funny is that a Baron is very low on the aristocratic totem pole. athena Nov 2016 #61

Or Grand Duke. That is one informative web page, Athena. Glad we don't suffer nobility in the US. JudyM Nov 2016 #86

This means Trump Tower will be a security zone 24/7, not just weekends. brooklynite Nov 2016 #45

I'd sell and get away, but who would buy? BeyondGeography Nov 2016 #51

It's going to be a fucking shit show. NYC Liberal Nov 2016 #76

Of course; every one of them is a potential conduit to disaster BeyondGeography Nov 2016 #80

That's sure to be a big hit with all the organized crime figures who dwell there. Mc Mike Nov 2016 #126

It is a middle finger gesture to this Nation and the White House Equinox Moon Nov 2016 #46

And to Michelle... who gave Melania a tour. Have to wonder what *that* was like. JudyM Nov 2016 #88

Yes, and to Our First Lady Equinox Moon Nov 2016 #92

Does this mean that American tax payers Island Blue Nov 2016 #49

It will probably be a wash since she won't require TexasMommaWithAHat Nov 2016 #55

The city of NY needs to aggressively bill the federal government for his protection. MADem Nov 2016 #65

They shouldn't bill the federal government. They should bill Trump. NYC Liberal Nov 2016 #105

Can't resist this: Moving in after the black family lived there is unacceptable to that family MiniMe Nov 2016 #52

There's something wrong with that poor kid. He apparently has his own floor in Trump Tower. MADem Nov 2016 #53

So we the people will pay for mountain grammy Nov 2016 #62

Yep. If I lived in Trump Tower, I'd try to rent to the Secret Service and move out. MADem Nov 2016 #68

But are we also going to have to pay for Secret Service protection for the Rump, japple Nov 2016 #123

If there is some developmental/psychological/social... 3catwoman3 Nov 2016 #64

no wonder the child never smiles, more years locked in the tower with 'Father' Sunlei Nov 2016 #72

Isn't this a security risk? TexasBushwhacker Nov 2016 #75

us taxpayers will just be paying for two controlled enviroments. uga uga riversedge Nov 2016 #81

He doesn't want her around anyway. How can he grab pussies with her there? Maybe she going to pull lonestarnot Nov 2016 #79

They don't want want to disrupt the kids life but every new yorker that lives downtown that's ok? MattP Nov 2016 #85

Ivanka will serve as First Lady DesertRat Nov 2016 #87

Very creepy, that concept. nt MADem Nov 2016 #90

It's not unheard of. duffyduff Nov 2016 #107

I think that maintaining his current life would be best for Barron DesertRat Nov 2016 #113

It happened with Truman LeftInTX Nov 2016 #110

About Bess Truman duffyduff Nov 2016 #114

Thanks....I based my opinion on PBS American Experience about Truman LeftInTX Nov 2016 #117

She clearly hated publicity, but it appears nobody else carried out her duties. n/t duffyduff Nov 2016 #118

she hated fame but clearly had interests doing good JI7 Nov 2016 #130

I've thought that from the beginning. PearliePoo2 Nov 2016 #98

Flout" marybourg Nov 2016 #102

Yes, you are correct! Thanks for that. PearliePoo2 Nov 2016 #103

This!!! hamsterjill Nov 2016 #137

he thinks he's a freaking king bdamomma Nov 2016 #93

Wow...but good thing for some of us moms... iluvtennis Nov 2016 #97

I honestly don't care about this JonLP24 Nov 2016 #99

it's another sign that trump isn't going to actually do the work of most presidents JI7 Nov 2016 #101

The penthouses' air space is not restricted is it? Uben Nov 2016 #104

Since he won air space has been restricted around Trump Tower. tammywammy Nov 2016 #131

Maybe there will be no Elvis on Velvet Paintings in the WH HAB911 Nov 2016 #106

I have read a conflicting report that says they will be moving to the White House Blue Idaho Nov 2016 #108

That could be true. n/t duffyduff Nov 2016 #109

That would make sense TexasBushwhacker Nov 2016 #127

I genuinely feel sorry for the little kid. Blue Idaho Nov 2016 #143

Did anyone else notice how Baron never smiled. He had a stoical appearance on stage. YOHABLO Nov 2016 #111

Sorry Melanoma, but being first lady and living in the white house is part of the deal...... beaglelover Nov 2016 #112

3 marriages, 3 separations,...3 divorces come soon? world wide wally Nov 2016 #119

I get the feeling that Melania and Don are estranged lanlady Nov 2016 #121

There's something... ReRe Nov 2016 #128

How much is it going to cost the taxpayers for the security? LiberalFighter Nov 2016 #132

Well I Smell A Presidential Sex Scandal In The Making... Corey_Baker08 Nov 2016 #134

The Secret Service will certainly have their hands full in the middle NY every day. Kablooie Nov 2016 #138

Where is their pride in America ? treestar Nov 2016 #139

Cue theme from "Green Acres" Yavin4 Nov 2016 #144

Also, this is a security risk Yavin4 Nov 2016 #145

Smart to stay put until the end of the school year. ManiacJoe Nov 2016 #146