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Laelth

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4. In English we say ...

Reply to Siwsan (Reply #2)

Mon Aug 31, 2020, 06:13 PM

Aug 2020

“levers of power” and “halls of government.”

Trump mixed the metaphor. While possibly a sign of dementia, it should be noted that Trump has never demonstrated strong verbal skills.

-Laelth

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Trump's New Hampshire speech in 104 seconds - Lincoln Project [View all] DinahMoeHum Aug 2020 OP

I'm glad they're on our side. For now. catbyte Aug 2020 #1

I've been around a long time and have never heard of the 'levers of government'. Siwsan Aug 2020 #2

In English we say ... Laelth Aug 2020 #4

He's really boring at this point. k&r n/t Laelth Aug 2020 #3