Author Topic: Trump can't do anything right (Read 1972 times)

Hawkmoon · « **on:** March 20, 2018, 08:12:18 AM »

Now he's catching flack because he hasn't said anything about the bombings in Austin.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5521343/Trump-blasted-staying-silent-Austin-bombings.html

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President Trump has been criticized for his silence over the bombings which have targeted victims from Austin's historically black and Latino neighborhoods

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It comes as President Donald Trump was criticized for his silence over the Austin bombings, where most of the victims have come from Austin's historically black and Latino neighborhoods.

Unlike other attacks, such as the Pulse nightclub shooting in Florida, which Trump was quick to label an act of terrorism, the president has remained silent about the Austin bombs.

What is he supposed to say that could possibly make any difference to anybody? "If he says nothing, he gets criticized for saying nothing. If he mouths the usual platitudes about how terrible it is and that his thoughts and prayers are with the victims, he'll be criticized for mouthing useless platitudes. The guy can't win. It's not like the President can do anything about it. The FBI and the BATFE are already involved (for whatever good that does), so it's not like the federal government isn't trying to help out.

Needless to say, the NAACP is playing the race card.

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The NAACP office in Loudoun, Virginia tweeted: 'Can you imagine bombings occurring in McClean, Georgetown, Loudoun or Tyson's killing and injuring white people and any suspicion of it being a person of color or Muslim.

'The National Media, namely Fox News, and the Tweeter in Chief would be apoplectic.'

Film producer and Democrat Party activist Adam Best demanded to know whether the attacks were being ignored 'because the victims have been people of color so far?'

'Why hasn't Donald Trump tweeted or made a statement? This is the 4th bombing in Austin, a metro area of 2M people.

'Because it's a progressive city? Because he's too busy covering his own ass? Austin needs national support!'

They've got national support.

WWOD?**

** What Would Obama Do?

K Frame · « **Reply #1 on:** March 20, 2018, 10:23:09 AM »

Has Hillary issued a statement of commiseration and solidarity yet, or is she too busy pressing her sour grapes into a fine whine?

makattak · « **Reply #2 on:** March 20, 2018, 10:54:48 AM »

We have no idea who is doing this.

We have no idea why he is (or they are)¹ doing this.

There seem to be no common characteristic to the victims, except that they are Americans.

This could be terrorism. It could be a serial killer. We have no idea.

I don't recall President Bush commenting on the DC snipers, and I would not have expected it. I don't remember President Obama talking about any other serial killers, nor President Clinton, at least not until after they were apprehended.

This is nuts. The president has nothing he can do here that is not already being done by the local authorities and the federal agents.

1: I say "He", because while it is possible a woman is responsible, the chances are monumentally small.

DittoHead · « **Reply #3 on:** March 20, 2018, 11:23:34 AM »

He's spent plenty of time tweeting about Hillary Clinton, the Oscars, kneeling NFL players, and gold star widows...
Is he required to tweet about this? No, but a simple statement like made about the FIU bridge collapse would probably be one if his more worthwhile tweets.

Quote from: https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/974422724419444737

Continuing to monitor the heartbreaking bridge collapse at FIU - so tragic. Many brave First Responders rushed in to save lives. Thank you for your courage. Praying this evening for all who are affected.

HankB · « **Reply #4 on:** March 20, 2018, 05:07:43 PM »

Meanwhile, liberals are praying to whatever gods they worship that the bomber's name is Billy-Bob or Elroy rather than Mohammad or Abdullah . . . or for that matter, Pedro or Jose.

gunsmith · « **Reply #5 on:** March 20, 2018, 05:16:05 PM »

I have not followed the events at all, but off the top of my head, it's probably someone like the unabomber.
A disaffected smart white guy.
He probably doesn't like people much.
If it was jihadi's they would be announcing it.

just Warren · « **Reply #6 on:** March 20, 2018, 05:34:07 PM »

Okay, but why the randomness of the victims?

Angel Eyes · « **Reply #7 on:** March 20, 2018, 06:13:15 PM »

Quote from: Warren on March 20, 2018, 05:34:07 PM

Okay, but why the randomness of the victims?

"Keep Austin Weird"?

gunsmith · « **Reply #8 on:** March 20, 2018, 06:27:38 PM »

Quote from: Warren on March 20, 2018, 05:34:07 PM

Okay, but why the randomness of the victims?

he doesn't like random people

RoadKingLarry · « **Reply #9 on:** March 20, 2018, 06:45:48 PM »

Quote from: gunsmith on March 20, 2018, 06:27:38 PM

he doesn't like random people

Other than the blowing people up part I can understand that sentiment

Hawkmoon · « **Reply #10 on:** March 20, 2018, 07:33:26 PM »

Quote from: RoadKingLarry on March 20, 2018, 06:45:48 PM

Other than the blowing people up part I can understand that sentiment

Give it time ...

freakazoid · « **Reply #11 on:** March 20, 2018, 08:43:17 PM »

Quote from: DittoHead on March 20, 2018, 11:23:34 AM

He's spent plenty of time tweeting about Hillary Clinton, the Oscars, kneeling NFL players, and gold star widows...
Is he required to tweet about this? No, but a simple statement like made about the FIU bridge collapse would probably be one if his more worthwhile tweets.

What brave first responders is he suppose to congratulate here?

KD5NRH · « **Reply #12 on:** March 21, 2018, 12:19:53 AM »

Quote from: Warren on March 20, 2018, 05:34:07 PM

Okay, but why the randomness of the victims?

Testing to determine the best way to hit a specific target later? Seems counterproductive to give away methods and get everyone on edge, but if he's willing to wait a month or two between testing and the final target, especially if the target is well outside of Austin, it might not matter in the overall plan.

Could even be gauging the responses to each incident. I'm not sure what that would gain, (it's not like setting off a little bomb in a crowd, while having a big one waiting at the evacuation point - if anything, responses will get more effective and better planned with repetition) but then, my plans for dealing with a bomb threat at my security sites consisted of meeting LE with a full set of building blueprints somewhere relatively unpredictable and a safe distance from the site. I can headcount the folks at the secondary target location through binoculars.

K Frame · « **Reply #13 on:** March 21, 2018, 05:15:09 AM »

A suspect in the Austin bombings has just killed himself. With an explosive device.

I'm sure that somehow this will end up being Trump's fault for him not being captured alive.

DittoHead · « **Reply #14 on:** March 21, 2018, 07:49:58 AM »

Quote from: freakazoid on March 20, 2018, 08:43:17 PM

What brave first responders is he suppose to congratulate here?

Huh

I'm not even sure I understand what you're asking. Besides the obvious fact that he wouldn't have to tweet the exact same thing, the same sentiment applies.
Do you think there were no first responders when these bombs exploded or do you not think they're brave for showing up to a scene like that?

K Frame · « **Reply #15 on:** March 21, 2018, 07:51:11 AM »

They knew what they signed up for...

Jim147 · « **Reply #16 on:** March 21, 2018, 09:03:12 AM »

I'm not a big Trump fan but I will say if he cured cancer tomorrow he would be thrown under the bus by the media for putting so many doctors out of work.

slugcatcher · « **Reply #17 on:** March 21, 2018, 09:46:29 AM »

Quote from: Jim147 on March 21, 2018, 09:03:12 AM

I'm not a big Trump fan but I will say if he cured cancer tomorrow he would be thrown under the bus by the media for putting so many doctors out of work.

And for destroying an entire species.

HankB · « **Reply #18 on:** March 21, 2018, 10:51:34 AM »

Quote from: Jim147 on March 21, 2018, 09:03:12 AM

I'm not a big Trump fan but I will say if he cured cancer tomorrow he would be thrown under the bus by the media for putting so many doctors out of work.

And if he walked across the water to rescue a drowning man, the headline would read "TRUMP CAN'T SWIM!"

cordex · « **Reply #19 on:** March 21, 2018, 02:11:39 PM »

Quote from: freakazoid on March 20, 2018, 08:43:17 PM

What brave first responders is he suppose to congratulate here?

Quote from: D. Trump

AUSTIN BOMBING SUSPECT IS DEAD. Great job by law enforcement and all concerned!

News:

Author Topic: Trump can't do anything right (Read 1972 times)