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In reply to the discussion: Trump spokesman denies president refused to shake Merkel's hand [View all]no_hypocrisy
(46,104 posts)3. Trump's MO: make the adversary prove a negative.
Spokesman says that Trump didn't hear the question. Now the burden of proof passes and the contender has to prove that he DID hear the request and ignored it.
Logically and by evidence, it is nearly impossible to prove a negative. Even with circumstantial evidence, it's a waste of time and likely inconclusive.
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He didn't hear the question because he was off in an Alzheimer's-induced trance.
truthisfreedom
Mar 2017
#1
you're right. Once he's 'bested' by a woman-hes not happy to continue to deal with them.
Sunlei
Mar 2017
#41