billvon 3,111 #1 May 23, 2017 After last week, expectations for Trump's trip were pretty low. As one reporter put it, as long as he doesn't leak the nuclear launch codes to the Syrians everyone will call it a big success. That got me to thinking. What would that look like here? First to set the stage: Trump is having dinner with al-Assad. al-Assad asks him about the media: "So, Mr. Trump, the media is difficult for you, yes?" "You bet, Bashy. They're over there saying I'm going to give away the launch codes or something." "But this is something you would never do? Not even for the best deal? Perhaps they are right; perhaps you are losing this ability to make a deal." "That's not true at ALL! Look, I'm totally open to making a deal; no one makes better deals than I do, believe me. But I'm not giving away all the codes." "Ah, you say 'all' the codes! Perhaps your media is wrong, and you are truly the master of the deal, and you would be willing?" "I'm always willing to make a great deal Bashy. I even wrote a book about that. But there's no way I am giving away ANYTHING without getting something in return." "Ah. Perhaps we could arrange a very large purchase from an American company . . . perhaps your lovely daughter's?" The next day Trump makes a tweet: "The failing New York Times keeps attacking me while I am making deals for America. JOBS! JOBS! JOBS!" At the same time the Washington Post publishes an article: "Trump discusses nuclear launch codes with al-Assad" And then on Speaker's Corner: "Did you see this? Trump is leaking launch codes!" "This is FAKE NEWS! You clueless libs will believe ANYTHING. Pathetic." "Why isn't anyone talking about the real problem - the people who leaked this to the media? They are the real criminals here!" "You have quite an imagination! I bet the thought of this FAKE NEWS makes you all tingly." Later in the day the Washington Post updates: "Trump discussed a so-called 'gold code' with the leader of Syria, according to a Saudi diplomat seated near the President. A nearby diner took a picture of the code before he was removed by security." Spicer: "There is no truth to the rumor that the President gave away all our launch codes." Reporter: "Did he discuss ANY launch codes with the Syrians?" Spicer: (long pause) "I think my statement speaks for itself." Speaker's Corner erupts. "Our president is giving away our launch codes! He should be immediately arrested." "It's not true! It's the lying liberal media at it once again just trying to smear Trump. Of course he didn't leak the launch codes. Who are you going to believe - the President or a grainy picture in the newspaper?" Trump then tweets: "I am the PRESIDENT and I can choose what codes I share with important and powerful leaders. The hateful anti-American attacks on me must stop!" Back on SC: "Dude, he just ADMITTED it!" "No, he didn't! He never actually said the word 'leaked.'" "What part about 'THEY ALREADY CHANGED THE LAUNCH CODES' do you not understand? This is a non-story by the election LOSERS." "How can you defend this guy?" "Well, Obama did the same thing. He sold bombs to Saudi Arabia. But sure, demonize Trump for doing the exact same thing." "Giving launch codes to the Syrians is not the same thing!" "Well, but what's the definition of 'same?' After all, they both have to do with weapons." "It's not illegal. There is nothing illegal about the President giving away information to other leaders. That's his job." "How is he going to get out of this one? I mean, what worse could he do to distract from this screwup?" The next day Trump tweets: "Spoke to a very smart Saudi professor about the so-called 'holocaust.' Clueless people believe everything they read in history books!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RonD1120 62 #2 May 23, 2017 DayUm Dude! You could write SNL skits. GOOD WORK!Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
headoverheels 334 #4 May 24, 2017 RonD1120DayUm Dude! You could write SNL skits. GOOD WORK! I know Ron is retired. And I am 'retired' (laid off, not looking). But how do the rest of you manage your SC duties while still getting paid? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RonD1120 62 #5 May 24, 2017 headoverheels***DayUm Dude! You could write SNL skits. GOOD WORK! I know Ron is retired. And I am 'retired' (laid off, not looking). But how do the rest of you manage your SC duties while still getting paid? I think there are a lot of government workers and computer nerds. Basically, all they have to do is show up. My son-in-law is a programmer. He only has to be at the office a couple days a week. He can work at home on his laptop. And government workers...we all know about government workers.Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stumpy 284 #6 May 24, 2017 RonD1120 I think there are a lot of government workers and computer nerds. Basically, all they have to do is show up. Says the man who couldn't finish a business degree. I sympathise, they are hard. I suspect you are trolling. If not, you have no idea what actually goes on in "computer nerd" land. Here's a clue - those "nerds" aren't paid really good salaries for just "showing up". QuoteMy son-in-law is a programmer. He only has to be at the office a couple days a week. He can work at home on his laptop. What's your point? If you are a developer, location can be pretty much irrelevant. That has no effect on work ethic. I worked from home (not a developer, but same sort of industry) full time for 3 years, it's both a blessing and a curse. Blessing - flexibility and the ability to be able to spend a lot of time with my firstborn. Curse - you never leave the office. I was running teams in Atlanta GA, Sydney, Wellington and London which meant that I could be working any time in a given 24 hour period.Never try to eat more than you can lift Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jakee 1,594 #7 May 24, 2017 QuoteAnd government workers...we all know about government workers. Like soldiers, cops and firefighters? What do you know about them?Do you want to have an ideagasm? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RonD1120 62 #8 May 24, 2017 Thank you for taking the time out of your busy schedule to consistently be my adversary. I am honored to be that important in your world. Have a wonderful and profitable day.Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RonD1120 62 #9 May 24, 2017 jakeeQuoteAnd government workers...we all know about government workers. Like soldiers, cops and firefighters? What do you know about them? The aforementioned are civil servants. IMO, government workers just report to an office or a cubicle.Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stumpy 284 #10 May 24, 2017 RonD1120Thank you for taking the time out of your busy schedule to consistently be my adversary. I am honored to be that important in your world. Have a wonderful and profitable day. Adversary? Hardly! My team are paying your welfare cheques.Never try to eat more than you can lift Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jakee 1,594 #11 May 24, 2017 RonD1120***QuoteAnd government workers...we all know about government workers. Like soldiers, cops and firefighters? What do you know about them? The aforementioned are civil servants. IMO, government workers just report to an office or a cubicle. So what's the difference between people who get a government paycheck to sit in an office and people who get a government paycheck to not sit in an office?Do you want to have an ideagasm? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,146 #12 May 24, 2017 jakee******QuoteAnd government workers...we all know about government workers. Like soldiers, cops and firefighters? What do you know about them? The aforementioned are civil servants. IMO, government workers just report to an office or a cubicle. So what's the difference between people who get a government paycheck to sit in an office and people who get a government paycheck to not sit in an office? "not" (And don't split infinitives).... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,146 #13 May 24, 2017 headoverheels***DayUm Dude! You could write SNL skits. GOOD WORK! I know Ron is retired. And I am 'retired' (laid off, not looking). But how do the rest of you manage your SC duties while still getting paid? I'm retired.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RonD1120 62 #14 May 24, 2017 Stumpy*** Have a wonderful and profitable day. Adversary? Hardly! My team are paying your welfare cheques. I do not receive welfare. I do receive social security which was earned. But anyway, thank you and keep it comin'.Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 3,111 #15 May 24, 2017 >I think there are a lot of government workers and computer nerds. Basically, all >they have to do is show up. Then there are counselors who don't even have to show up. They just wait for people to get better on their own and take the credit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,146 #16 May 24, 2017 RonD1120****** Have a wonderful and profitable day. Adversary? Hardly! My team are paying your welfare cheques. I do not receive welfare. I do receive social security which was earned. But anyway, thank you and keep it comin'. Agreed, Social Security is not welfare. It is just good progressive, democratic socialism at work.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RonD1120 62 #17 May 24, 2017 billvon Then there are counselors who don't even have to show up. They just wait for people to get better on their own and take the credit. In my professional environment, we discussed satisfaction and joy when clients demonstrate growth, maturity, and enhanced character aspects. Counselors in California could be different.Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yoink 321 #18 May 24, 2017 annnd yet another thread drifts from the topic into talking about Ron... *applause Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 3,111 #19 May 24, 2017 QuoteIn my professional environment, we discussed satisfaction and joy when clients demonstrate growth, maturity, and enhanced character aspects. And in my professional environment, the programmers I work with work long hours to make things that have never been done before (wireless chargers, new cellphone modulation techniques, better ways to charge laptops and phones) come to life. They are the reason you are able to post comments about how lazy they are to a worldwide network. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RonD1120 62 #20 May 24, 2017 yoinkannnd yet another thread drifts from the topic into talking about Ron... *applause It is amazing, isn't it?Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jakee 1,594 #21 May 24, 2017 kallend(And don't split infinitives). Give me a good reason not to.Do you want to have an ideagasm? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
headoverheels 334 #22 May 24, 2017 jakee ***(And don't split infinitives). Give me a good reason not to. Makes you sound American. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkyDekker 1,465 #23 May 24, 2017 jakee***(And don't split infinitives). Give me a good reason not to. You wouldn't want to boldly go.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,146 #24 May 24, 2017 jakee***(And don't split infinitives). Give me a good reason not to. William Safire's Rules for Writers: Remember to never split an infinitive.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 3,111 #25 May 24, 2017 >Makes you sound American Or Australian. Australians can hardly create a sentence without ending it in a preposition; it's almost creepy. What are those guys from down under up to? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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