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Roy Rolling

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9. Moot Point Now

Reply to PeaceWave (Original post)

Fri Jan 17, 2025, 11:41 PM

Jan 17

Biden stole Trumps thunder. He announced Congress is a bunch of old and out-of-touch Republicans and he won’t enforce their ban.

Now Trump can’t save TikTok, he inherits the job of destroying it.

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Tonight at dinner my sister's otherwise fairly quiet 13 year old grandson randomly piped up and said "Trump is awesome!" [View all] PeaceWave Jan 17 OP

Wait, was he really messing with the adults? sakabatou Jan 17 #1

Your experiance there is truly deserving of your wonderfully written little essay. Kudos, sir. EarnestPutz Jan 17 #2

I was just about to comment SickOfTheOnePct Jan 17 #6

It was exquisitely written and no surprise that I wasn't the only one to admire it. It did paint a picture. EarnestPutz Jan 18 #21

When I was 14 I thought Reagan was great, but... Jacson6 Jan 17 #3

Whether the kid is joking or not, LuvLoogie Jan 17 #4

... Prairie Gates Jan 17 #5

Young people were TOLD Trump will save TikTok for months now. GOP strategists worked that angle blm Jan 17 #7

I did not know that. LeftInTX Jan 18 #13

gee Skittles Jan 18 #18

Of course it does, but Dems still need counter campaign strategies blm Jan 18 #33

Whether he meant it or not genxlib Jan 17 #8

Moot Point Now Roy Rolling Jan 17 #9

TikTok is going to help Trump SickOfTheOnePct Jan 17 #10

Wherever you got that info, the masses WON'T ever know it. They'll blame biden and thank trump. Nt lostnfound Jan 18 #26

The guy who owns it is sitting next to Trump at his coronation. He pays Trump travelingthrulife Jan 18 #34

I hate TikTok. LisaM Jan 17 #11

omg Skittles Jan 18 #19

Could have said if they take Great Grandma's SS away she'll StarryNite Jan 18 #12

He appeals to the 13 year old in way too many. tishaLA Jan 18 #14

"Trump is going to save Tik Tok" speak easy Jan 18 #15

Grandson will never be the man that Trump is usonian Jan 18 #16

When I was thirteen, 1964 boonecreek Jan 18 #17

A fabulous post on many levels malaise Jan 18 #20

My sincere condolences. B.See Jan 18 #22

OTOH, the kid *could* mature and later rue that he even said that outloud. no_hypocrisy Jan 18 #23

LOL...I thought he looked creepy LeftInTX Jan 18 #24

I want the rest of the story! mainer Jan 18 #25

Dancing without moving his feet seems very important to the young man. Think. Again. Jan 18 #27

Letting the ban take hold in the final day of Biden's presidency was a massive unforced error. bearsfootball516 Jan 18 #28

Great post. Emile Jan 18 #29

There is medication. I bet grampa paid him him a fin to say that randomly at the table ... marble falls Jan 18 #30

Hey, you GusBob Jan 18 #31

My teenaged daughter announced that she wanted to be a republican because they are RICH. ihaveaquestion Jan 18 #32