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Donald Trump only does things that are vile, cruel, destructive, stupid, or illegal. dalton99a Jan 2019 #1
What is he supposed Scarsdale Jan 2019 #10
I can think of only one thing that comes out of a gut!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Doitnow Jan 2019 #37
K&R Jeffersons Ghost Jan 2019 #83
He's not just shutting down the gov. He's shutting down the country. onit2day Jan 2019 #58
Putin loves him for that! RainCaster Jan 2019 #93
A letter won't do any good, he doesn't read anything Az_lefty Jan 2019 #62
K&R suffragette Jan 2019 #2
He only cares about what he wants. Not an empathetic bone in his body onit2day Jan 2019 #55
True. Makes it even more important that the pilots are speaking up and placing blame where it suffragette Jan 2019 #67
What the fuck ever theaocp Jan 2019 #3
The sarcasm is even funnier because the large majority of airline pilots are pretty far right. mn9driver Jan 2019 #66
And the pilots are right in directing the letter to rump, he solely is resp. for this shutdown. ... SWBTATTReg Jan 2019 #4
I believe Air Traffic Controllers are being paid. Other FAA personnel aren't. (Edit: ARE NOT) Girard442 Jan 2019 #5
They are not getting paid. NutmegYankee Jan 2019 #8
Therein could be the danger.... KY_EnviroGuy Jan 2019 #24
That is the key danger. NutmegYankee Jan 2019 #34
The media will probably be "testing" the quality of the screenings. See what gets through. nt SayItLoud Jan 2019 #40
Unless authorized they would be committing felonies. NutmegYankee Jan 2019 #41
As an air traffic controller bluevoter4life Jan 2019 #49
I am so sorry this is happening to you and your co-workers. Chellee Jan 2019 #63
Thank yoi for your service! I hope this is over soon and that... reACTIONary Jan 2019 #64
I am supposed to fly this week and am having second thoughts because of this mess. JudyM Jan 2019 #77
I was pretty sure this was the case Major Nikon Jan 2019 #95
My son is an ATC AC_Mem Jan 2019 #70
K&R Scurrilous Jan 2019 #6
That's awesome! And they know Trump is to blame because Trump said so himself! :) manor321 Jan 2019 #7
An industry group that is not liberal all is pinning the shutdown on Trump YessirAtsaFact Jan 2019 #96
And so it starts! Wellstone ruled Jan 2019 #9
But always be aware that the purpose of this mindless trog in the WH is a coup. And knee-capping erronis Jan 2019 #42
If as it has been posted, Wellstone ruled Jan 2019 #52
As if that wasn't bad enough, it's actually a much bigger problem Major Nikon Jan 2019 #94
You got it. pangaia Jan 2019 #54
it's about effing time. Let's see all major industries attack the 5th grade pretender. lindysalsagal Jan 2019 #11
K&R IllinoisBirdWatcher Jan 2019 #12
Democrats need to . . . Roadside Attraction Jan 2019 #13
Putin's plan is working out perfectly. MrsCoffee Jan 2019 #14
Of course, it's a union and therefore Democrats supporting the "striking" federal employees Pope George Ringo II Jan 2019 #15
He doesn't give a FUCK about anyone but himself. Ferrets are Cool Jan 2019 #16
These NINE WORDS.."He doesn't give a FUCK about anyone but himself..." say it all. Stuart G Jan 2019 #18
+1 Ferrets are Cool Jan 2019 #19
Yes indeed malaise Jan 2019 #28
Trump think it's only Democrats affected IronLionZion Jan 2019 #17
But probably not to the repuglicon party - the Anything But Democrat party. erronis Jan 2019 #99
To the Idiot Mofo: Get a clue. oasis Jan 2019 #20
Brilliant malaise Jan 2019 #21
I have always said Charlotte Little Jan 2019 #22
Well, three planes crashing into buildings LisaM Jan 2019 #47
The government wasn't shut down when that heppened Charlotte Little Jan 2019 #73
True. LisaM Jan 2019 #75
Got it Charlotte Little Jan 2019 #80
so who is next to call dump out scarytomcat Jan 2019 #23
Donald Trump knows more about flying than any pilot. TeamPooka Jan 2019 #25
Wait until people don't get their tax returns. mgardener Jan 2019 #26
Tell me when that revolt starts Capperdan Jan 2019 #74
People aren't in the streets because of their jobs BannonsLiver Jan 2019 #97
How about on a Saturday? Capperdan Jan 2019 #101
Oh sure BannonsLiver Jan 2019 #102
Logic and rationality don't count for anything with that cretin ailsagirl Jan 2019 #27
I guess you have 10 words that describe him too. Stuart G Jan 2019 #29
Change that to, "He clearly gets a kick out of hurting people" ailsagirl Jan 2019 #30
.."clearly gets a kick of hurting people...?? Is this really the President of the U.S.A.??? Stuart G Jan 2019 #32
I know, right???? ailsagirl Jan 2019 #39
I've been saying that for months! Doitnow Jan 2019 #38
I can't believe that bastard is single-handedly destroying people's lives and endangering our smirkymonkey Jan 2019 #31
K&R red dog 1 Jan 2019 #33
Kick and recommend. bronxiteforever Jan 2019 #35
Don doesn't care. He only cares about Don. Vinca Jan 2019 #36
S.O.S. for safety .. DemoTex Jan 2019 #43
This is great! denvine Jan 2019 #44
sadly, the man in charge couldn't care less spanone Jan 2019 #45
If the end game is to tear down America (and evidence is gathering to that end).. Grasswire2 Jan 2019 #46
Can cheeto grasp more than 25 words at a time? marble falls Jan 2019 #48
Donald's refusal to reopen the govt agencies responsible for air travel safety may NCjack Jan 2019 #50
They would have better luck expressing their concerns to Hannity and Limbaugh Freethinker65 Jan 2019 #51
Yep! mountain grammy Jan 2019 #56
Trump Shuttle and AF1 should be the last of its priorities to maintain as a punishment to Trump The Truth Is Here Jan 2019 #53
The latest tweet on "Trump Regrets" is from an Air traffic controller: Sugar Smack Jan 2019 #57
Wow, that thread! babylonsister Jan 2019 #72
Acting without thinking it through, or listening to advice, and ginnyinWI Jan 2019 #59
Trump does not care who he hurts..... ProudMNDemocrat Jan 2019 #60
Trump doesn't care. SergeStorms Jan 2019 #61
Lord Fatass doesn't give a fuck about what he's doing to anyone's personal lives. BlancheSplanchnik Jan 2019 #65
He was just SURE the Dems would relent now he realizes that his re-election is in jeopardy underpants Jan 2019 #68
YES screeners might be calling in sick to free up time to work side jobs to earn money to tblue37 Jan 2019 #69
Who benefits from this whole charade? debsy Jan 2019 #71
K/R BadgerMom Jan 2019 #76
If there's an airline disaster, he'll blame it on the Democrats. If there's a security disaster, NBachers Jan 2019 #78
Not Being Much of a Reader, Chances are Good Trump Never Even Looked at the Letter dlk Jan 2019 #79
That letter should also be addressed to Mitch McConnell ooky Jan 2019 #81
Will no one save the country from the madman? Anyone? Honeycombe8 Jan 2019 #82
He's a malignant narcissist. Beacool Jan 2019 #84
So our security is jeopardized because Trump wants to build a wall for our security. YOHABLO Jan 2019 #85
Spot on. Make this an OP! n/t Beartracks Jan 2019 #86
Well? He SHOULD be held responsible for whatever happens. calimary Jan 2019 #87
My son is flying today. F 45. nt Duppers Jan 2019 #88
I fly to Europe next week. a la izquierda Jan 2019 #89
Don't be BannonsLiver Jan 2019 #98
Thanks. a la izquierda Jan 2019 #103
republicans are dumping their toxic FAIL on America Achilleaze Jan 2019 #90
Putin wants the country shut down NinaNeon Jan 2019 #91
The letter is two pages long. No way does Trump read that. JustABozoOnThisBus Jan 2019 #92
Stop and think? Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Jan 2019 #100
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