Poll of the Day > Were you actually offended by Trump giving the middle finger?

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Zeus
05/29/17 4:13:16 PM
#1:


Were you truly offended?



In a recent topic, Wasteland and others clutched their pearls and dropped their monocles but, before I wound up getting back to it, the topic had been closed (hence forcing me to post a topic)

https://www.gamefaqs.com/boards/3-poll-of-the-day/75394499
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CdCq1rAjLIg


Yes, it was obviously a juvenile thing to do. So was GWB calling a reporter "a major league asshole" (while not realizing the mic was still on) or Obama calling Kanye West a "jackass" for interrupting Taylor Swift at the VMAs (which he did was the thing was still recording). These are all things which people naturally do.

And before anybody says, "Oh my god, it's so immature! So unprecedented!" After I bothered looking into it, I found a clip of Obama giving a middle finger in the same manner:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pc8Wc1CN7sY


Which I remembered seeing a clip shared on Facebook at the time and getting a laugh. (I had recalled seeing a clip from a speech when I posted in that topic and thought it might have been Obama.)

Likewise, while finding that, I found GWB doing it as well.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SeJmmQ5y9eQ


All of which are also immature but still merit a chuckle, mostly because it's immature for a president to do that and everybody knows it. Not one of them should have done it, but it's hard to be offended by that shit.

For reference, here's the clip. This supposedly occurred after Trump was interrupted:

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VeeVees
05/29/17 4:14:33 PM
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I am not American so I find him pretty funny.
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Erik_P
05/29/17 4:17:28 PM
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You should just post all your pro Trump bullshit in this one topic, so it'll be easier to ignore you. That way you can kiss his ass in one topic and not infect the entire board with your nonsense.
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Mead
05/29/17 4:21:10 PM
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No, but I do think it is just another reflection on who he is as an individual.
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knivesX2004
05/29/17 4:26:36 PM
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Not offended, embarrassed.
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RoboXgp89
05/29/17 4:34:33 PM
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Most of the people who use that don't even know what it means
it means I'm showing you the middle finger, because it's dirty and it's been up my *** lol
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OhhhJa
05/29/17 4:41:01 PM
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Mead posted...
No, but I do think it is just another reflection on who he is as an individual.

Yet if Obama did this the left would spin it in a completely different light
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SunWuKung420
05/29/17 4:42:01 PM
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No. But he's one stupid fucker of a president.
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MrMelodramatic
05/29/17 4:42:32 PM
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Mead posted...
No, but I do think it is just another reflection on who he is as an individual.

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Sahuagin
05/29/17 4:51:26 PM
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knivesX2004 posted...
Not offended, embarrassed.

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papercup
05/29/17 4:53:03 PM
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knivesX2004 posted...
Not offended, embarrassed.

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TheCyborgNinja
05/29/17 4:54:11 PM
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It's considered worse because he has no redeeming qualities. It's like if Tom Hanks called somebody and asshole, whatever, but if Nickelback flipped somebody off, everyone would pile on the hate wagon (or continue to stay there).
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Entity13
05/29/17 4:55:00 PM
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Kana
05/29/17 4:56:37 PM
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Not offended but certainly surprised that a supposed leader on the world stage would do such things

Also I guess Zeus just isn't even trying to hide his trump shilling anymore
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DesertPenguin09
05/29/17 4:57:40 PM
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I missed this one. What happened now?
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DevilSummoner1
05/29/17 4:59:36 PM
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No, but he's still a pos
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ParanoidObsessive
05/29/17 5:00:33 PM
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Erik_P posted...
You should just post all your pro Trump bullshit in this one topic, so it'll be easier to ignore you. That way you can kiss his ass in one topic and not infect the entire board with your nonsense.

The irony in this post is so strong, it just tore a hole in the space-time continuum.



Also, close your account.


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Entity13
05/29/17 5:02:02 PM
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ParanoidObsessive posted...
The irony in this post is so strong, it just tore a hole in the space-time continuum.


brb, looking for unicorns and demons.
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Kungfu Kenobi
05/29/17 5:09:21 PM
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TheCyborgNinja posted...
It's considered worse because he has no redeeming qualities.


This is pretty much where I'm at. If Trump were seen as a level headed guy, totally handling this 'being president' thing, we might interpret this gesture as him just hitting his limit with someone being unreasonable. You can't compare it to Obama doing the same thing, because Obama had some fucking gravitas.
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Krow_Incarnate
05/29/17 5:10:14 PM
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No, but it's just childish and I would expect better from someone who's representing our entire country.
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OhhhJa
05/29/17 5:11:26 PM
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If you were actually embarrassed by this then it doesn't take a lot to get to embarrassed. I also think its amusing how liberals pretend to hold their country in such high regard when stuff like this happens when they spend so much time telling us how national pride is moronic. Hypocrites gonna hypocrite
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Erik_P
05/29/17 5:27:17 PM
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OhhhJa posted...
If you were actually embarrassed by this then it doesn't take a lot to get to embarrassed. I also think its amusing how liberals pretend to hold their country in such high regard when stuff like this happens when they spend so much time telling us how national pride is moronic. Hypocrites gonna hypocrite


Zeus, you have no clue what you're talking about.
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OhhhJa
05/29/17 5:29:45 PM
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Erik_P posted...
OhhhJa posted...
If you were actually embarrassed by this then it doesn't take a lot to get to embarrassed. I also think its amusing how liberals pretend to hold their country in such high regard when stuff like this happens when they spend so much time telling us how national pride is moronic. Hypocrites gonna hypocrite


Zeus, you have no clue what you're talking about.

I would accuse you of having alts but you're definitely a one of a kind moron. Go ahead and mark it snowflake
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Mead
05/29/17 5:34:08 PM
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OhhhJa posted...
If you were actually embarrassed by this then it doesn't take a lot to get to embarrassed. I also think its amusing how liberals pretend to hold their country in such high regard when stuff like this happens when they spend so much time telling us how national pride is moronic. Hypocrites gonna hypocrite


Was wondering how long it would take before you started crying about liberals again

We really need to find you a safe space
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JOExHIGASHI
05/29/17 5:34:43 PM
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it's immature no matter who has done it before him
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Erik_P
05/29/17 5:35:14 PM
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OhhhJa posted...
Erik_P posted...
OhhhJa posted...
If you were actually embarrassed by this then it doesn't take a lot to get to embarrassed. I also think its amusing how liberals pretend to hold their country in such high regard when stuff like this happens when they spend so much time telling us how national pride is moronic. Hypocrites gonna hypocrite


Zeus, you have no clue what you're talking about.

I would accuse you of having alts but you're definitely a one of a kind moron. Go ahead and mark it snowflake


Doesn't deny being Zeus' alt

Uses alt right phrases just like Zeus

Has exact same alt right opinions as Zeus
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Junpeiclover
05/29/17 5:36:17 PM
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OhhhJa posted...
I also think its amusing how liberals pretend to hold their country in such high regard when stuff like this happens when they spend so much time telling us how national pride is moronic. Hypocrites gonna hypocrite


why is it always liberals against conservatives?

Oh wait, it's because most people in the U.S are unable to form a coherent political opinion on their own
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OhhhJa
05/29/17 5:39:30 PM
#28:


Junpeiclover posted...
OhhhJa posted...
I also think its amusing how liberals pretend to hold their country in such high regard when stuff like this happens when they spend so much time telling us how national pride is moronic. Hypocrites gonna hypocrite


why is it always liberals against conservatives?

Oh wait, it's because most people in the U.S are unable to form a coherent political opinion on their own

I consider myself to be on neither side. Liberals are definitely the biggest whiners though. Whining is annoying

Erik_P posted...
OhhhJa posted...
Erik_P posted...
OhhhJa posted...
If you were actually embarrassed by this then it doesn't take a lot to get to embarrassed. I also think its amusing how liberals pretend to hold their country in such high regard when stuff like this happens when they spend so much time telling us how national pride is moronic. Hypocrites gonna hypocrite


Zeus, you have no clue what you're talking about.

I would accuse you of having alts but you're definitely a one of a kind moron. Go ahead and mark it snowflake


Doesn't deny being Zeus' alt

Uses alt right phrases just like Zeus

Has exact same alt right opinions as Zeus

Why deny it? That would just be more ammo for you guys to be like "see?! LOL totally Zeus!!!"
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Erik_P
05/29/17 5:40:23 PM
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Same stupid logic as Zeus
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OhhhJa
05/29/17 5:42:14 PM
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Erik_P posted...
Same stupid logic as Zeus

You're definitely in no position to accuse people of having stupid logic
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Erik_P
05/29/17 5:46:10 PM
#31:


OhhhJa posted...
Erik_P posted...
Same stupid logic as Zeus

You're definitely in no position to accuse people of having stupid logic


Ok Zeus
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OhhhJa
05/29/17 5:49:09 PM
#32:


Erik_P posted...
OhhhJa posted...
Erik_P posted...
Same stupid logic as Zeus

You're definitely in no position to accuse people of having stupid logic


Ok Zeus

How's your gf doing in Vegas with that other dude she's banging?
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Erik_P
05/29/17 5:50:49 PM
#33:


OhhhJa posted...
Erik_P posted...
OhhhJa posted...
Erik_P posted...
Same stupid logic as Zeus

You're definitely in no position to accuse people of having stupid logic


Ok Zeus

How's your gf doing in Vegas with that other dude she's banging?


Aww how cute. You're trying so desperately to change the subject Zeus.

She's not going to Vegas.
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OhhhJa
05/29/17 5:54:03 PM
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Erik_P posted...
OhhhJa posted...
Erik_P posted...
OhhhJa posted...
Erik_P posted...
Same stupid logic as Zeus

You're definitely in no position to accuse people of having stupid logic


Ok Zeus

How's your gf doing in Vegas with that other dude she's banging?


Aww how cute. You're trying so desperately to change the subject Zeus.

She's not going to Vegas.

Lol she's banging other dudes bro. Hate to break it to ya. If she's already threatening trips to Vegas with another dude you ain't shit to her... sorry man
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Erik_P
05/29/17 5:54:45 PM
#35:


Whatever you say Zeus.
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OhhhJa
05/29/17 5:58:26 PM
#36:


Erik_P posted...
Whatever you say Zeus.

I'm pretty sure people here have accused you of being Zeus. It appears everyone here is zeus. Dude must be pretty busy with all those alts.

Best of luck with your gf banging other dudes. Ever watched archer? You're Cyril.
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Lightning Bolt
05/29/17 6:01:18 PM
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knivesX2004 posted...
Not offended, embarrassed.

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AverageBoss
05/29/17 6:11:00 PM
#38:


Junpeiclover posted...
OhhhJa posted...
I also think its amusing how liberals pretend to hold their country in such high regard when stuff like this happens when they spend so much time telling us how national pride is moronic. Hypocrites gonna hypocrite


why is it always liberals against conservatives?

Oh wait, it's because most people in the U.S are unable to form a coherent political opinion on their own


Our education system is a major factor in that. The entire thing is geared towards just telling you to listen to things and commit them to memory. As such people apply that to the rest or their lives over time, letting the opinions of others become their own.

And when they are presented with something that threatens their worldview, they don't know how to rationally respond and resort to reciting more talking points, or name calling.
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WastelandCowboy
05/29/17 6:17:57 PM
#39:


Zeus posted...
Wasteland and others clutched their pearls and dropped their monocles

I have no idea what you're talking about.

I don't own any monocles or pearls.
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thedicemaster
05/29/17 6:29:44 PM
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i wonder if he even knew himself what he did.

it reminded me of a TV series where human behavior was analyzed to solve crimes(i think "lie to me").
they used the exact same gesture(i'm not talking about just the middle finger, but also the head scratch "concealing" it) as an example of how people make subconscious gestures triggered by emotions they try to conceal.
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WastelandCowboy
05/29/17 6:31:49 PM
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But in all seriousness, @Zeus. You seriously don't think that there's any difference between Donald Trump (the current president of the United States of America) "slyly" giving the middle finger to Paolo Gentiloni (the current prime minister of Italy) and Barack Obama (the then-Democrat contender for US Presidency) and John McCain (the then-Republican contender for US Presidency)?

One is during a public convention in November 2008, the last day before the 2008 US Presidential Election, and the other is during a G7 meeting with the leaders of the other nations, mind you, the first one Trump was a part of during his first year of US Presidency.
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Sarcasthma
05/29/17 6:35:45 PM
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*gives Zeus the middle finger*
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green dragon
05/29/17 6:37:33 PM
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obama looks like he is legitimately scratching his face. the other two are way more blatant.
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jedirood
05/29/17 7:01:12 PM
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Offended? No. Annoyed? Absolutely.
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XlaxJynx007
05/29/17 7:17:54 PM
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I couldn't care less. I flip people off all the time.
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Erik_P
05/29/17 7:18:26 PM
#46:


XlaxJynx007 posted...
I couldn't care less. I flip people off all the time.


Difference is, you're not the president.
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Troll_Police_
05/29/17 7:20:59 PM
#47:


Erik_P posted...
XlaxJynx007 posted...
I couldn't care less. I flip people off all the time.


Difference is, you're not the president.


right. because he wasn't elected in a fair election like donald trump.

im glad you agree.
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XlaxJynx007
05/29/17 7:22:44 PM
#48:


Erik_P posted...
XlaxJynx007 posted...
I couldn't care less. I flip people off all the time.


Difference is, you're not the president.

If people are ok with Bill Clinton cheating on his wife, then they can get over Trump flipping people off.
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Erik_P
05/29/17 7:25:07 PM
#49:


XlaxJynx007 posted...
Erik_P posted...
XlaxJynx007 posted...
I couldn't care less. I flip people off all the time.


Difference is, you're not the president.

If people are ok with Bill Clinton cheating on his wife, then they can get over Trump flipping people off.


One was a personal thing between a married couple, the other was on the world stage with multiple foreign leaders in attendance.

2 totally different things.
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XlaxJynx007
05/29/17 7:26:09 PM
#50:


Erik_P posted...
XlaxJynx007 posted...
Erik_P posted...
XlaxJynx007 posted...
I couldn't care less. I flip people off all the time.


Difference is, you're not the president.

If people are ok with Bill Clinton cheating on his wife, then they can get over Trump flipping people off.


One was a personal thing between a married couple, the other was on the world stage with multiple foreign leaders in attendance.

2 totally different things.

I disagree entirely
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