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Giant_Aspirin
03/15/18 1:03:14 PM
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President Trump boasted in a fundraising speech Wednesday that he made up information in a meeting with the leader of a top U.S. ally, saying he insisted to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau that the United States runs a trade deficit with its neighbor to the north without knowing whether that was true.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/post-politics/wp/2018/03/14/in-fundraising-speech-trump-says-he-made-up-facts-in-meeting-with-justin-trudeau

im guessing his supporters will defend this on the basis of "Trudeau deserves to be lied to" or some other foolishness.
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Sayoria
03/15/18 1:04:07 PM
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Wow, who ever could have predicted he lies?
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NurseRedHeart
03/15/18 1:05:36 PM
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Giant_Aspirin
03/15/18 1:05:57 PM
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Sayoria posted...
Wow, who ever could have predicted he lies?


better question is "what kind of moron lies and then brags about it?"
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Giant_Aspirin
03/15/18 1:06:10 PM
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NurseRedHeart posted...
Who cares


people who love their country
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Sayoria
03/15/18 1:07:14 PM
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Giant_Aspirin posted...
Sayoria posted...
Wow, who ever could have predicted he lies?


better question is "what kind of moron lies and then brags about it?"


One who speaks like this. And by this, I mean great. I speak with great words. No one speaks better words than me. I have the best lies and the best words. You better believe it.
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Stagmar
03/15/18 1:09:33 PM
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NurseRedHeart posted...
Who cares

I care. Trump is using this made up trade deficit as part of his negotiations with my country.
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Giant_Aspirin
03/15/18 1:32:58 PM
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people should care that the President of the United States admitted to making up facts during a debate on international policy. really curious to see Trumpers defend this.

WaPo brings up an interesting point

https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/plum-line/wp/2018/03/15/as-he-prepares-to-face-mueller-trump-boasts-of-his-ability-to-lie/?utm_term=.ded584b8a83d

It comes just as Trump and his lawyers are preparing for the likelihood of an extended Trump interview with special counsel Robert S. Mueller III. Even more exquisitely, Trumps lawyers are worried about his tendency to make up information for sport.
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darkjedilink
03/15/18 1:43:26 PM
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Giant_Aspirin posted...
people should care that the President of the United States admitted to making up facts during a debate on international policy. really curious to see Trumpers defend this.

WaPo brings up an interesting point

https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/plum-line/wp/2018/03/15/as-he-prepares-to-face-mueller-trump-boasts-of-his-ability-to-lie/?utm_term=.ded584b8a83d

It comes just as Trump and his lawyers are preparing for the likelihood of an extended Trump interview with special counsel Robert S. Mueller III. Even more exquisitely, Trumps lawyers are worried about his tendency to make up information for sport.

Somehow, I doubt that Trump's lawyers are discussing strategy with WaPo.
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darkjedilink
03/15/18 1:46:41 PM
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Bullet_Wing posted...
darkjedilink posted...
Giant_Aspirin posted...
people should care that the President of the United States admitted to making up facts during a debate on international policy. really curious to see Trumpers defend this.

WaPo brings up an interesting point

https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/plum-line/wp/2018/03/15/as-he-prepares-to-face-mueller-trump-boasts-of-his-ability-to-lie/?utm_term=.ded584b8a83d

It comes just as Trump and his lawyers are preparing for the likelihood of an extended Trump interview with special counsel Robert S. Mueller III. Even more exquisitely, Trumps lawyers are worried about his tendency to make up information for sport.

Somehow, I doubt that Trump's lawyers are discussing strategy with WaPo.

Anyone with common sense could tell you that a lawyer would be worried about that kind of client. Trump is an attorneys worst nightmare.

So WaPo can just put words in their mouths?
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Capn Circus
03/15/18 1:49:53 PM
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He was literally just joking around. Easy to if you read what he said at the rally.
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Giant_Aspirin
03/15/18 1:50:53 PM
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Capn Circus posted...
He was literally just joking around. Easy to if you read what he said at the rally.


but the statement he made was totally false and had zero basis in reality. how can you attribute that to "just joking around"?
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davyheinz
03/15/18 1:51:23 PM
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Capn Circus posted...
He was literally just joking around. Easy to if you read what he said at the rally.

Stop taking Trump out of context, you SJW.
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electricbugs2
03/15/18 1:51:33 PM
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Capn Circus posted...
He was literally just joking around. Easy to if you read what he said at the rally.

Lmao no he wasn't shut the fuck up.
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Metua
03/15/18 1:52:33 PM
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Capn Circus posted...
He was literally just joking around. Easy to if you read what he said at the rally.

Ah yes, Schrodinger's Donald: He tells it like it is... except when he's just joking.
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Giant_Aspirin
03/15/18 1:52:44 PM
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darkjedilink posted...
Bullet_Wing posted...
darkjedilink posted...
Giant_Aspirin posted...
people should care that the President of the United States admitted to making up facts during a debate on international policy. really curious to see Trumpers defend this.

WaPo brings up an interesting point

https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/plum-line/wp/2018/03/15/as-he-prepares-to-face-mueller-trump-boasts-of-his-ability-to-lie/?utm_term=.ded584b8a83d

It comes just as Trump and his lawyers are preparing for the likelihood of an extended Trump interview with special counsel Robert S. Mueller III. Even more exquisitely, Trumps lawyers are worried about his tendency to make up information for sport.

Somehow, I doubt that Trump's lawyers are discussing strategy with WaPo.

Anyone with common sense could tell you that a lawyer would be worried about that kind of client. Trump is an attorneys worst nightmare.

So WaPo can just put words in their mouths?


https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/plum-line/wp/2018/02/06/heres-the-real-reason-trumps-lawyers-fear-an-interview-with-mueller/?utm_term=.9b2ff886d65a

Lawyers for President Trump have advised him against sitting down for a wide-ranging interview with the special counsel, the Times tells us, citing four people familiar with the situation. His lawyers are concerned that the president, who has a history of making false statements and contradicting himself, could be charged with lying to investigators.

The WaPo article you're questioning lists the sources. You could have fact-checked that yourself if you read the article(s).
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Darkman124
03/15/18 1:54:08 PM
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Capn Circus posted...
He was literally just joking around. Easy to if you read what he said at the rally.


at the rally he doubled down and made up a second lie that 'when you consider energy and lumber, our trade deficit really is negative!' when in reality it's actually a trade surplus even considering the above
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darkjedilink
03/15/18 1:55:30 PM
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Giant_Aspirin posted...
darkjedilink posted...
Bullet_Wing posted...
darkjedilink posted...
Giant_Aspirin posted...
people should care that the President of the United States admitted to making up facts during a debate on international policy. really curious to see Trumpers defend this.

WaPo brings up an interesting point

https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/plum-line/wp/2018/03/15/as-he-prepares-to-face-mueller-trump-boasts-of-his-ability-to-lie/?utm_term=.ded584b8a83d

It comes just as Trump and his lawyers are preparing for the likelihood of an extended Trump interview with special counsel Robert S. Mueller III. Even more exquisitely, Trumps lawyers are worried about his tendency to make up information for sport.

Somehow, I doubt that Trump's lawyers are discussing strategy with WaPo.

Anyone with common sense could tell you that a lawyer would be worried about that kind of client. Trump is an attorneys worst nightmare.

So WaPo can just put words in their mouths?


https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/plum-line/wp/2018/02/06/heres-the-real-reason-trumps-lawyers-fear-an-interview-with-mueller/?utm_term=.9b2ff886d65a

Lawyers for President Trump have advised him against sitting down for a wide-ranging interview with the special counsel, the Times tells us, citing four people familiar with the situation. His lawyers are concerned that the president, who has a history of making false statements and contradicting himself, could be charged with lying to investigators.

WaPo gets it from the Times, who got it from people who claimed to be privy to conversations covered by attorney/client privilege....

Yeah, seems REALLY legit.
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Capn Circus
03/15/18 1:57:03 PM
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Giant_Aspirin posted...
Capn Circus posted...
He was literally just joking around. Easy to if you read what he said at the rally.


but the statement he made was totally false and had zero basis in reality. how can you attribute that to "just joking around"?


He was being facetious with Trudeau during their private meeting
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Giant_Aspirin
03/15/18 1:57:26 PM
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darkjedilink posted...
Giant_Aspirin posted...
darkjedilink posted...
Bullet_Wing posted...
darkjedilink posted...
Giant_Aspirin posted...
people should care that the President of the United States admitted to making up facts during a debate on international policy. really curious to see Trumpers defend this.

WaPo brings up an interesting point

https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/plum-line/wp/2018/03/15/as-he-prepares-to-face-mueller-trump-boasts-of-his-ability-to-lie/?utm_term=.ded584b8a83d

It comes just as Trump and his lawyers are preparing for the likelihood of an extended Trump interview with special counsel Robert S. Mueller III. Even more exquisitely, Trumps lawyers are worried about his tendency to make up information for sport.

Somehow, I doubt that Trump's lawyers are discussing strategy with WaPo.

Anyone with common sense could tell you that a lawyer would be worried about that kind of client. Trump is an attorneys worst nightmare.

So WaPo can just put words in their mouths?


https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/plum-line/wp/2018/02/06/heres-the-real-reason-trumps-lawyers-fear-an-interview-with-mueller/?utm_term=.9b2ff886d65a

Lawyers for President Trump have advised him against sitting down for a wide-ranging interview with the special counsel, the Times tells us, citing four people familiar with the situation. His lawyers are concerned that the president, who has a history of making false statements and contradicting himself, could be charged with lying to investigators.

WaPo gets it from the Times, who got it from people who claimed to be privy to conversations covered by attorney/client privilege....

Yeah, seems REALLY legit.


you think it's really that far retched that a client who has a documented history of lying and making up facts has his lawyers worried about him being put into a room with a special counsel investigating him?

if you say so. agree to disagree, i guess. other people can decide for themselves based on the plethora of evidence available.
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Giant_Aspirin
03/15/18 2:01:25 PM
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Capn Circus posted...
Giant_Aspirin posted...
Capn Circus posted...
He was literally just joking around. Easy to if you read what he said at the rally.


but the statement he made was totally false and had zero basis in reality. how can you attribute that to "just joking around"?


He was being facetious with Trudeau during their private meeting


no, he wasn't. he admitted that he made that up on the spot during the meeting and had no idea if it was actually true or not (and it's not). nothing during his confession alludes to his comments being facetious in any way. if you disagree, can you point out the parts that make you think that?
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UnfairRepresent
03/15/18 2:04:09 PM
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Giant_Aspirin posted...
Capn Circus posted...
Giant_Aspirin posted...
Capn Circus posted...
He was literally just joking around. Easy to if you read what he said at the rally.


but the statement he made was totally false and had zero basis in reality. how can you attribute that to "just joking around"?


He was being facetious with Trudeau during their private meeting


no, he wasn't. he admitted that he made that up on the spot during the meeting and had no idea if it was actually true or not (and it's not). nothing during his confession alludes to his comments being facetious in any way. if you disagree, can you point out the parts that make you think that?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VYHGnsOwHvI" data-time="

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Capn Circus
03/15/18 2:06:50 PM
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Giant_Aspirin posted...
Capn Circus posted...
Giant_Aspirin posted...
Capn Circus posted...
He was literally just joking around. Easy to if you read what he said at the rally.


but the statement he made was totally false and had zero basis in reality. how can you attribute that to "just joking around"?


He was being facetious with Trudeau during their private meeting


no, he wasn't. he admitted that he made that up on the spot during the meeting and had no idea if it was actually true or not (and it's not). nothing during his confession alludes to his comments being facetious in any way. if you disagree, can you point out the parts that make you think that?


Because he sent people to go check and so did Trudeau. Which means Tredau knew Trump didn't know.

It was like a "no your wrong I don't believe it, let's see the facts" kind of thing
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Giant_Aspirin
03/15/18 2:06:55 PM
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UnfairRepresent posted...
Giant_Aspirin posted...
Capn Circus posted...
Giant_Aspirin posted...
Capn Circus posted...
He was literally just joking around. Easy to if you read what he said at the rally.


but the statement he made was totally false and had zero basis in reality. how can you attribute that to "just joking around"?


He was being facetious with Trudeau during their private meeting


no, he wasn't. he admitted that he made that up on the spot during the meeting and had no idea if it was actually true or not (and it's not). nothing during his confession alludes to his comments being facetious in any way. if you disagree, can you point out the parts that make you think that?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VYHGnsOwHvI" data-time="


i genuinely can't tell with Capn'.

edit: he just doubled-down, i dont think he was joking.
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DifferentialEquation
03/15/18 2:09:22 PM
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Capn Circus posted...
He was literally just joking around. Easy to if you read what he said at the rally.


this
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Freddie_Mercury
03/15/18 2:13:34 PM
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he lies like every politician but hes not because he tells it like it is except when he doesnt
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Capn Circus
03/15/18 2:15:46 PM
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If you're going to maliciously lie, one doesn't at the same time in full view of the other send people to get the facts.
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Darkman124
03/15/18 2:33:28 PM
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Capn Circus posted...
If you're going to maliciously lie, one doesn't at the same time in full view of the other send people to get the facts.


unless you then lie about what they found

which trump did

so clearly trump does maliciously lie and then send people to get the facts
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prince_leo
03/15/18 2:41:09 PM
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Capn Circus posted...
If you're going to maliciously lie, one doesn't at the same time in full view of the other send people to get the facts.

most people are not as pigheaded as Trump though
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